Abstract: First and second hollow bodies each having at least one opening are joined by first forming a fracture zone in a joint region of the first body and then juxtaposing the bodies in a closed cavity of an internal high-pressure shaping tool with the second body spaced from and open toward the fracture zone of the first body. The first body is then internally pressurized with a hydraulic medium until a burst pressure at the fracture zone is exceeded and the first body ruptures and is deformed outward at the fracture zone into engagement with the second body. The medium then flows through the ruptured fracture zone into the second body.

Abstract: A shock absorbing type steering shaft comprising a tubular outer shaft having a female serration and a solid inner shaft having a male serration. After the outer diameter surface of the outer shaft is pressed inwardly in the radial direction to plastically deform an inner portion thereof, the inner shaft is inserted into the outer shaft so that the inner shaft is pressure-contacted and fixed to the plastically deformed portion of the outer shaft.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an expandable or self-expanding stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as an artery. The stent is made from a centrifugal casting process in which liquid casting material is placed within a female mold which includes an elongated cavity having a angular wall formed of grooves cooperating to form a predetermined stent configuration and rotating the female mold to distribute the casting material throughout the network of grooves. The stent can also be made from a rotational molding process in which dry cold powder resin is placed in a female mold and rotated at low speeds and heated to allow the charge of cold powder material to sinter to form the shape of the stent. The invention is also directed to the method for making such stents made from either centrifugal casting or rotational molding processes.

Abstract: High-Tc superconducting ceramic oxide products and macroscopic and microscopic methods for making such high-Tc superconducting products. Completely sealed high-Tc superconducting ceramic oxide provides are made by a macroscopic process including the steps of pressing a superconducting ceramic oxide powder into a hollow body of a material inert to oxygen; heat treating the superconducting ceramic oxide powder packed body under conditions sufficient to sinter the ceramic oxide powder; and then sealing any openings of the body. Optionally, a waveform or multiple pulses of alternate magnetic filed can be applied during the heat treatment.

Abstract: There is disclosed a torque sensor comprising: a shaft whose torque is to be detected; a magnetostrictive film formed on the shaft; and a coil for detecting a change of a magnetic property of the magnetostrictive film, wherein an intermediate film having a melting point lower than a melting point of the shaft and a melting point of magnetostrictive film is formed between the shaft and the magnetostrictive film, so that the torque sensor is superior in productivity and durability and can detect a torque in a rotational direction.

Abstract: A method for forming a magnetic head to solve the curved electrodeposited write gap layer problem by initially fabricating the write gap layer to be wider than the intended final P2 pole tip width. Ion milling the sides of the P2 pole tip structure is then performed to remove the curved outer portions of the write gap layer and to thereby fabricate a P2 pole tip having the desired pole tip width. Specifically, following the electrodepositing of the write gap layer and P2 pole tip thereon, an ion milling step is conducted to remove material from the sidewalls of the P2 pole tip including the write gap layer. The ion milling step is preferably conducted utilizing a broad beam ion milling device that is directed to the surface of the substrate upon which the magnetic heads are being fabricated. Preferably, the ion beam is directed at an angle of approximately 70° away from normal to the substrate surface such that milling of the head side surfaces is efficiently accomplished.

Abstract: A method of making a switch-equipped coaxial connector comprises the steps of stamping a pair of switching members from a metal sheet, bending the stamped switching members to complete the switching members, press-fitting the switching members into separate housing sections, assembling the housing sections so as to connect the switching members, and providing an outer conductor over said housing sections.

Abstract: A machine for automatically applying snap fasteners on a support, such as a fabric, comprises a sensor for sensing the instantaneous value of the riveting pressure applied to the machine punch elements. With respect to prior machines for automatically applying snap fasteners, the machine according to the invention provides the advantage that the snap fastener can be applied to a fabric with a proper riveting pressure, so as to prevent both excessive pressures, which could damage the fabric, and insufficient pressures, which could not provide a proper connection of the snap fastener on the support, from being generated.

Abstract: An assembly device, in particular a fully automatic assembly device for producing microsystem technical products and for assembling components in the semiconductor industries, comprising an assembly table, at least one material transport system that transports the products to be placed with components, at least one transport system arranged on the assembly table, and at least one component transport unit that is arranged and displaceable perpendicularly to the transport system and that comprises at least one assembly head, said component transport unit(s) is/are arranged on one or more portals displaceable by means of the transport system in parallel to the direction of transport of the products to be placed with components, which products are in turn displaced by the material transport system.

Abstract: The present invention is a chip scale package handling part and process manufacturing method that uses existing automated equipment to economically mass produce chip scale packages. The present invention includes a unitary substrate panel having a plurality of die attach areas thereon for forming chip scale packages. The substrate panel has indexing holes formed therein so that the substrate panel is capable of being indexed by lead frame handling equipment. The lead frame handling equipment indexes the substrate panel through chip scale package fabrication machinery, where the chip scale package fabrication machinery is compatible for indexing lead frames therethrough. Examples of the chip scale package fabrication machinery include die attach machinery and wire-bonders. Conductive contacts are attached to the bottom portion of the substrate panel and the substrate panel is singulated to form a plurality of separated chip scale packages. The chip scale packages are preferably encapsulated for protection.

Abstract: An interconnection structure and methods for making and detaching the same are presented for column and ball grid array (CGA and BGA) structures by using a transient solder paste on the electronic module side of the interconnection that includes fine metal powder additives to increase the melting point of the solder bond. The metal powder additives change the composition of the solder bond such that the transient melting solder composition does not completely melt at temperatures below +230° C. and detach from the electronic module during subsequent ref lows. A Pb—Sn eutectic with a lower melting point is used on the opposite end of the interconnection structure. In the first method a transient melting solder paste is applied to the I/O pad of an electronic module by means of a screening mask. Interconnect structures are then bonded to the I/O pad.

Abstract: The method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention mitigates the problem of gold contamination during the SMT assembly operations in the manufacture of Hybrid Multi Chip Modules (HMCM), achieving a high assembly process yield. This target is accomplished by protecting, at the first process step, the gold with a thin layer (0.02-0.03 millimeter) of a paste very soluble in water and washing it off. The protective layer obtained with the above described method is very strong. Furthermore it is very easy to remove, since it is soluble in water.

Abstract: A system and method have been provided for removing high lead content solder balls from the surface of a circuit package for the purpose of rework. The invention is applicable to ball grid array (BGA), C4 balls, chip scale balls, and flip chip bumps. Advantageously, the room temperature solder ball rework procedure minimizes damage to the circuit package. Specifically, a thin-film stainless steel mask with openings to expose the solder balls, is formed over the circuit package, and the solder balls are removed in a shearing or grinding operation, leaving a solder ball residue. Then, a conventional thick mask film is formed and a solder paste is deposited to fill the apertures. The solder ball residue forms a wettable surface for the low temperature attachment of new solder balls.

Abstract: In a method for coupling a PCB sheet, if a defective PCB is found after the manufacture of continuously arranged circuit patterns, then the defective PCB sheet portion is removed to replace it with a new PCB sheet portion. That is, a defective circuit pattern sheet is removed from continuously arranged circuit patterns of a first PCB sheet. After removal of the defective circuit pattern sheet, the first PCB sheet is position-located by a position locator. Then, the space which is formed by removing, the defective circuit pattern sheet is filled with a second PCB sheet on which a good quality circuit pattern is printed. Then, the first PCB sheet and the second PCB sheet are coupled together by using an adhesive.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a thin core substrate for fabricating a build-up multilayer circuit board. The method involves the use of an insulating layer which is covered with the electrically conductive sheets. The openings are made in the electrically conductive layers at the predetermined positions, where the vias are also formed in the insulating layer. An electrically conductive layer is deposited to cover the vias. After the electrically conductive sheets and layer are patterned, a thin core substrate is constructed. The build-up layers are then made at least one side of the thin core substrate to form a build-up multilayer circuit board.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a contract arrangement for a vacuum switching tube having a contact carrier and a contact piece joined to the contact carrier in a vacuum using soldering material. The contact carrier is made of electrically highly conductive material, for example, copper, and the contact piece is made of a flame-resistant sintering material containing copper. The contact piece is pressed flat directly onto the contact carrier, generating a gap along the contact surface, and the soldering material is arranged on areas directly bordering the gap of the contact surface between the contact piece and the contact carrier. Subsequently, in a vacuum through the application of heat, the soldering material is brought to the melting point, and the molten soldering material penetrates into the gap of the contact surfaces between the contact carrier and the contact piece.

Abstract: A wheel bearing assembly for supporting a wheel is provided. The assembly includes a spindle defining a rotational axis and a support member for supporting the spindle. A wheel hub has a flange for securing the wheel thereto. The wheel hub is supported on the spindle and is rotatable about the rotational axis. A bearing assembly has first and second bearing members in spaced relationship from one another with a plurality of bearings interposed between the bearing members to permit relative rotation between the bearing members about the rotational axis. The first bearing member is arranged adjacent to the spindle and the second bearing member is arranged adjacent to either the wheel hub or the support member. An inner surface of the first bearing member has an annular counterbore. The spindle is deformed into the counterbore to axially secure the first bearing member to the spindle and prevent relative rotation between the spindle and the first bearing member about the rotational axis.

Abstract: A hair removing apparatus (1) comprising two co-operating hair processing members (17, 19), formed by plate-shaped carriers and movable relatively to each other in a direction of movement (X). The two carriers are positioned with respect to each other, viewed in a Z direction substantially perpendicular to the carriers, by a plurality of positioning members (29), which are spaced apart in the direction of movement. At least one of the two carriers has a comparatively low bending stiffness. As a result, a comparatively small and uniform gap is present between the two carriers, and the friction force acting on the carriers in a direction parallel to the direction of movement is also comparatively small. In one embodiment the positioning members (29) each have an S-shaped or C-shaped tongue (31), which is provided on a third carrier (35), the first and second carriers (21, 27) being enclosed between the third carrier and contact elements (41) of the tongues.

Abstract: A device for cutting floors that attaches to the arbor on a circular saw, including an extension shaft, and an outer brace to support the extension shaft. The extension shaft extends past the outer brace a distance sufficient to permit a small trim blade, with a guard to fit under a cabinet toe kick. The small blade is held on the end of the extension shaft and is provided with a small guard. The device allows a user to place the circular saw on a floor and to position the small blade under the toe kick against the cabinet bottom to cut a line in the floor along the base of the cabinets. In one embodiment, the base plate of the circular saw is removable to allow slightly greater cutting depth. The saw attachment allows a worker to cut through a floor and sub floor around base cabinets.

Abstract: A knife having a handle component and a blade component, the blade component comprising a pair of opposed flanking side members and a replaceable blade insert confined and held therebetween. The side members are joined together by a blade insert locator and a spacer element at the region of connection to the handle so as to provide a slot forward of the handle for inserting the replaceable blade. The blade insert is configured to engage the blade insert locator and the spacer element so as to be held in the slot completely within the confines of the blade component. A blade insert locking structure is mounted on the blade component so as to be structurally and functionally independent of the handle component. The handle component and blade component may be of either the fixed or folding type and the blade insert may include a gut hook on its terminal end.

Abstract: Knives (10, 182) each include a handle (12, 184) having a blade (14, 90, 194) pivotally attached to the handle. The blade is movable between a closed posiiton in which it is received within a groove (36, 192) of the handle and an open position. The blade has a working portion (38, 198) and a tang portion (44, 98, 204), which remains within the groove when the blade is in its open position. A locking pin (72, 208) extends transversely of the handle and blade and is movable along a pair of elongated openings (74, 216), and engages the tang portion (44, 98, 204) of the blade to lock the blade in its open position. A spring (78, 228) biases the locking pin toward the tang.

Abstract: A pair of metal shears has two blades, two handles, a tag and a locking lever. The blades are pivotally connected to each other with a first pivot pin. The handles are pivotally connected to each other with a second pivot pin. Each handle is pivotally connected to one of the blade with a third pivot pin. The tag is attached to one of the handles to show information of the pair of metal shears. The locking lever is pivotally attached to one of the handles to engage with the other handle. With such an attached tag, the information or instructions about the metal shears can be clearly shown on the tag.

Abstract: A slitter-type envelope opener has two portions which are manufactured separately and later joined together—namely, a cutting portion and a handle portion. The cutting portion has a molded base, a spear and a connecting segment joining the base and spear such that a slot exists between them. At its one end the slot is open, while the other end is closed at the connecting segment. Here the cutting portion is provided with a blade that is embedded in the spear and connecting segment. The handle portion has a molded base and a gripping portion, with the gripping portion being configured in a desired shape and perhaps sculpted in relief. The bases of the two portions have rabbets, with the base of the handle portion fitting into the rabbet in the base in the cutting portion and the base of the cutting portion fitting into the rabbet in the base of the handle portion. Here the two portions are joined permanently together.

Abstract: A cutting device wherein an illustrated embodiment can have two handles that are pivotable about a pivot axis between an open and a closed position while being permanently fastened together. A hand-activated securing and releasing mechanism pivots around the pivot axis and moves between a securing position rigidly securing the handles together in the closed position and a releasing position permitting the handles to freely move between the open and closed position. In the open position, the primary knife blade and its spares can be accessed. A one-piece gripping member can be secured to the knife to overlap both handles.

Abstract: An jig for a hand-held saw having a powered blade includes a slotted trammel arm, one end of the arm being formed for fixably engaging a guide holder of the saw. A clamp assembly fixably locatable on the workpiece includes a frame having a planar, face member for contacting a face of the workpiece, a web member perpendicular to the face member for contacting an edge of the workpiece, the clamp assembly defining a pivot axis that is oriented perpendicular to the face member; a pivot member rotatably connected to the clamp assembly on the pivot axis and projecting from the face member opposite the a web member, the pivot member having a head portion and a shank portion that protrudes the slot of the arm.

Abstract: A machine tool, with a stop plate (2, 21), a working unit having a disk-shaped cutting tool (1, 17) and a driving mechanism (3), is connected pivotally with the stop plate (2, 21) for making angular and miter cuts. By means of several connecting link guides (4), mounted at the stop plate (2, 21), it is ensured that the cutting characteristics of the machine tool are independent of the pivoted position.

Abstract: The present invention is for an improved pencil sharpener that is slidingly disposed about a pencil. The pencil sharpener comprises a cutting surface, a first arm pivotally mounted or connected with respect to a second arm, and a pencil receiving variable-sized aperture formed through the interior of the first arm and the second arm. The variable-sized aperture preferably alters in size and/or shape depending on the pivotal position of the first arm with respect to the second arm. The pencil receiving variable-sized aperture preferably forms a substantially conical channel when the first arm and the second arm are compressed inwardly for sharpening the pencil. In another position of the arms, the variable sized aperture permits the pencil to slide through the pencil sharpener.

Abstract: A relative rotational angle of a rotary body is measured with respect to a reference angle. A disk rotates integrally with the rotary body. First openings are arranged about the entire circumference of the disk and spaced from one another by a predetermined pitch. A first detecting element detects the first openings and generates a first binary code. Second openings are arranged concentrically with the first openings. A second detecting element detects the second openings and generates a second binary code. A CPU computes a relative rotational angle of the rotary body in accordance with the first binary code and initializes the reference rotational angle of the rotary body in accordance with the second binary code. When the first detecting element generates the first binary code, the CPU determines the reference angle based on a combination of the first and second binary codes stored by a ROM.

Abstract: An alignment head for use in aligning the wheels of a vehicle. The alignment head includes left and right covers configured for engaging each other to establish a housing. A frame assembly is positioned within a central portion of the housing, and sensors are mounted on the frame assembly. First and second transceivers are positioned respectively within front and rear portions of the housing. The sensors and transceivers provide information that is used by certain control circuitry to generate alignment information that can be used to align the wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for mechanically coaxially aligning adjacent element shafts in the “X”, “Y”, and “Z” axis. The apparatus includes a holder and at least one aligning shaft slidably positioned with the holder. The aligning shaft and holder are constructed to receive a respective element shaft in substantially coaxial alignment therewith and to one another.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to measure, establish and implement a desired range of travel allowed a reclining seat back portion of an airline seating accommodation. The invention, utilizing one or more base unit positioning templates is abutted to one or more seating accommodation foot structures to provide for accurate measurement positioning. A measurement bar restriction component is adjustably positioned to indicate a desired maximum reline position for said seat back portion, and a pivotally attached measurement bar is raised perpendicularly therefrom to a vertical orientation. Said raised measurement bar's uppermost end providing a reference point against which said seat back portion's initial contact indicates a maximum reclined position.

Abstract: A solid marker for indicating a location to place a fastener for an object to be placed on a supporting surface. The marker, preferably made of chalk, includes a front containing at least one pointed tip for marking the supporting surface and a back, adhesive, surface for adhering the marker to the object to be mounted. The adhesive surface is covered by a release layer when the marker is not in use.

Abstract: A marking apparatus is provided for use with a tape measure. The marking apparatus includes a marker support member attached to a first outer side of a tape measure housing, and the marker support member extends forward of the tape measure housing in the tape dispensing direction. A retractable marker unit is attached to the marker support member at a location distal to the tape measure housing. The retractable marker unit is located beside the measuring tape that is dispensed from the tape measure housing. The retractable marker unit includes a marker element for marking an article, based upon a particular indicia that is selected from tape measure indicia. A pointer member, for pointing to the selected indicia, is attached to the retractable marker unit and extends over a portion of the dispensed measuring tape. A magnifier unit can also be employed with the retractable marker unit. The retractable marker unit optionally may be operated to select a desired form of emplaced enhanced marking.

Abstract: A handy type curve length measuring apparatus comprises a pen-holder like body, a castor rotatably connected with the body so as to rotate around a first axis and having a disk including slits, pulse generating means and an indicator. When the disk rolls on a curved line, the slits provided on the disk move past a pulse generating means. Counting means count the number of pulses and the indicator displays the length of the curve based on the number of generated pulses. Since the apparatus can trace curved lines without rotating the body due to the castor mechanism, an accurate and easy measurement of length can be attained.

Abstract: A dispenser for laundry products, particularly for fabric softener products to be used in the dryer. The dispenser comprises a hollow ball having a plurality of product dispensing openings and a further product ingress opening for placing product in the ball. A measuring cup to hold product is accessed from the product ingress opening. In accordance with one preferred embodiment, the measuring cup includes only a single opening in its side wall for releasing product from the cup and into the hollow sphere. One or more closures are associated with the dispenser. After travelling through the small hole in the cup, the product is dispensed to the exterior of the hollow ball through the product dispensing openings and thus onto product. The hollow ball is preferably a manually squeezable plastic such as polyurethane. In another embodiment, the cup includes more than the single hole in the cup walls.

Abstract: The blowing device comprises a blow box (30) which is arranged at the opening nip (22) between the wire and the cylinder and which is provided with at least two nozzles (36; 44, 46) or the like arranged close to the wire or the like. The first nozzle (36) is arranged at the opening nip (22) between the wire and the cylinder, for blowing air away from the gap (34) between the wire and the blowing device. The second nozzle (44, 46) is arranged at a distance from said opening nip, in the wire travel direction. The air jets discharged from the nozzles maintain a negative pressure in the space between the blowing device and the wire.

Abstract: The cyclone heat exchanger according to the invention comprises a set of cyclones for preheating powdered raw material. The set of cyclones is divided into a high temperature part (1) and a low temperature part (2) mutually interconnected by a tube (4) with a return loop (40) which is located below the lever of lower cyclone (21) of low temperature part (2). The powdered raw material is transferred from the low temperature part (2) to the high temperature part (1) by means of a transport tube (50), fed with hot transporting gas. The high temperature part (1) and the low temperature part (2) are located in such a way, that the connection of the warm gas input (130) of the highest cyclone (13) of high temperature part (1) is located above the connection of warm gas input (210) of lower cyclone (21).

Abstract: Footwear and a method for its construction including the following features is provided. An upper which defines a volume for receiving a wearer's foot. A midsole which has an inner surface, an outer surface opposite to the inner surface, and an upstanding sidewall around its periphery. Stitching, which attaches the upper to the midsole along a peripheral portion of the upper and the sidewall of the midsole. An outsole, which has a walking surface and an attachment surface opposite to the walking surface. The outer surface of the midsole adhered to the opposed surface of the outsole.

Abstract: Footwear, incorporating a reversible a tongue, wherein one side or the other of the tongue may be adhered for pivot to the upper central vamp portion of the shoe, to display that side during wearing of the shoe, or turned, to provide a variation in the styling of the shoe. The tongue may further contain a pouch or pocket, secured by any type of fastening device such as Velcro that allows ready access into the tongue, for deposit or removal of personal items. One or more of the surfaces of the formed pocket, in the tongue, may be formed of a transparent or clear material, to allow any personal item deposited therein to be readily viewed.

Abstract: An improved expandable shoe and inner assembly are disclosed. The expandable shoe includes an outer shell and an adjustable inner assembly is disposed within the outer shell. The inner assembly has a first board portion and a second board portion in overlapping engagement with each other and a control to adjust the position of the first board portion relative to the second board portion. The control includes a locking mechanism shaped to engage and hold one of the first and second board portions, a biasing mechanism to bias the locking mechanism into engagement with one of the first and second board portions; and an urging member having a proximal portion external of the shoe outer shell and positioned and movable transversely to a longitudinal direction of the shoe and in transverse alignment with the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A shoe comprises a flexible outersole, an insole and an upper, the upper being formed from a flat Thermo Plastic Rubber blank, a toe cap first being fabricated in the blank by means of a teacup crease special-use sewing machine, the blank or preform subsequently affixed to a last and joined by a second special purpose sewing machine, or disc feed overseaming machine, to a non-woven fabric midsole or insole, substantially completing the upper. Thermal processing on the resulting preform completes processing of the upper without use of an insole board. A third element of the shoe, the outersole, is unitary in construction, and equipped with a unique pattern of intersecting grooves, as well as an external bridge or instep support in lieu of an inner steel shank. Following bonding of the upper and the outersole, a shoe of unique flexibility is produced, while still providing adequate protection to an active user's foot.

Abstract: The present invention is a combination snowplow and bucket for attachment to a vehicle for the purposes of plowing, scooping, transporting and dumping snow. The present invention is a curved plow member having a concave plow face. The concave plow face has a center portion and first and second side portions extending from the center portion. The first and second side portions are inwardly bent toward the center portion. The present invention also has a generally planar bottom plate affixed to the plow member. The bottom plate has a scraper edge that extends from the first side portion to the second side portion. The center portion, the first and second side portion and the bottom plate collectively define a bucket used to transport the snow. Alternately, a wear plate can be affixed to the underside of the bottom plate.

Abstract: An excavation bucket incorporating an impact actuator assembly is described herein. The excavation bucket includes a bucket body, a movable head, a movable floor portion mounted to the movable head and an impact actuator provided between and mounted to the bucket body and the movable head. The movable head is longitudinally movable in the bucket body. The movable head is provided with tools, such as teeth, to penetrate hard soils. These tools are slidably mounted in the movable head to reach a retracted position when they are pushed against hard soil. When the impact actuator is activated, the longitudinal impacts generated by the impact actuator drive the tools into the hard soil if the tools are in their retracted positions. However, if the impact actuator is activated while the tools are not in their retracted position, the longitudinal impacts will cause the repetitive longitudinal movements of the movable head and thus of the movable floor with respect to the bucket body.

Abstract: The present invention includes a primary retainer pin having an internal secondary retainer pin operable to couple the primary retainer pin with an adapter for use with excavation equipment components. A removable tooth having first and second tooth sides is coupled with the adapter and at least partially covers the first adapter end. A central portion of the adapter defines an elongate slot which extends from a first adapter side to a second adapter side. First and second tooth sides include first and second openings, respectively, configured such that the first and second openings are aligned with an imaginary longitudinal axis of the elongate slot while the removable tooth is coupled with the adapter. The primary retainer pin extends at least partially through the first and second openings, and the elongate slot, to couple the removable tooth and the adapter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for supporting construction of an underground continuous wall wherein a control server connected to each excavator through a network comprises a ground strength evaluating unit for obtaining the ground strength distribution of the ground to be excavated in a depth direction on the basis of imparted ground property; a necessary excavating ability operating unit for obtaining the accumulated ground strength from said ground strength distribution, and obtaining necessary excavating ability of said cutter post balanced with the excavation resistant force obtained from said accumulated ground strength; a comparing unit for comparing the obtained said necessary excavating ability with the excavating ability of the excavator carried into a work site; an excavating efficiency evaluating unit for evaluating excavating efficiency on the basis of the comparison result of the comparing unit; and a transmit-receive unit for receiving a request from said excavator and transmitting th

Abstract: A calendar holder for dual panel folding calendars includes a peripheral frame for receiving the calendar, a lower slot for supporting the bottom calendar panels, an upper slot for supporting the upper calendar panels, and a mounting peg at the upper slot that extends through perforations in the upper panels to independently hang the calendar within the frame.

Abstract: A sign frame assembly for holding and displaying a flexible sign on a mounting surface includes a plurality of channel assembly tracks, a plurality of base assembly tracks and a plurality of fasteners. The channel assembly tracks have a channel containing member which receives and holds a beaded sleeve of the sign. The base assembly tracks include an anchoring member which serves as a pivot point for anchoring and mounting the channel assembly track onto the base assembly track. The channel assembly tracks are used to form all sides of the frame and the base assembly tracks are used to form at least two sides of the frame.

Abstract: A picture frame is constituted of a flat front glass plate and a rear frame back that is secured to the glass plate by double-sided tape. A border is screen printed onto the back surface of the glass so that it surrounds and defines a clear viewing area in which the picture is to be mounted. A design is printed on the glass in register with the border area so that the design and border are visible to a person observing the framed picture. The design can be on the front of the glass or on the back surface beneath the printed border, or designs may be printed in both places.

Abstract: A picture frame assembly for enhancing the display of a picture and other viewable objects in a display frame and to a method of framing the picture and objects. The assembly includes a housing having a back wall, an annular side wall projecting from the back wall, a front opening circumscribed by the side wall; a two-dimensional background scene mounted within the housing adjacent to the back thereof; a two-dimensional picture mounted within the housing in front of and in viewing association the background scene; a three-dimensional motif mounted within the housing in front of and in viewing association with both the scene and the picture, the motif and the background scene suggesting a theme related to the picture; and a magnifying lens mounted in the opening of the housing and providing a common field of view for the scene, the picture and the motif.

Abstract: Revolver frame and barrel assembly including a frame, a barrel shroud carrying a sight and keyed in sight alignment with the frame, and a generally cylindrical barrel having a rifled bore and extending through the barrel shroud and threadably engaged in the frame retaining the shroud in assembly with the frame. An assembly tool engaged with and complementing the rifling grooves in the barrel applies predetermined torque to the barrel to assemble it with the frame.