Abstract: A gauge for measuring the extent of alteration in the level of carriage on which a power tool such as a router or saw is mounted. The carriage is mounted beneath a working surface on which a piece of work is placed. The cutting implement of the power tool such as a bit or blade projects through an opening in the working surface and terminates above the surface. The carriage may be raised and lowered and the gauge records any movement of the carriage. A clutch allows the gauge to be manually adjusted without affecting the level of the carriage. A hollow chamber is mounted beneath the working surface and through which the cutting implement extends. Air within the chamber is evacuated in order to create a vacuum for withdrawing debris resulting from the cutting of the work piece from the area where cutting takes place.

Abstract: An automated planer machine for planing a piece of lumber. The planer machine has a feed table for slidably receiving the bottom surface of the piece of lumber along a traveling course. One or more planing heads extend on sides of the traveling course to plane the surfaces of the piece of lumber. A linebar laterally guides the piece of lumber. Feed rolls along the traveling course move the piece of lumber. Positioning devices responsive to respective control signals are provided for adjusting a height of the feed table and planing levels of the planing heads as much when the planer machine is idle as during operation. Position encoders coupled to the feed table and the planing heads produce positional signals usable to accurately position them using the positioning devices.

Abstract: A compact is produced from an alloy powder for R—Fe—B type rare earth magnets including particles having a size in a range of about 2.0 &mgr;m to about 5.0 &mgr;m as measured by a light scattering method using a Fraunhofer forward scattering in a proportion of approximately 45 vol. % or more and particles having a size larger than about 10 &mgr;m in a proportion of less than about 1 vol. %. The compact is then sintered to obtain a R—Fe—B type rare earth magnet having an average crystal grain size in a range of about 5 &mgr;m to about 7.5 &mgr;m, and an oxygen concentration in a range of about 2.2 at. % to about 3.0 at. %.

Abstract: A magnetic powder core comprises a molded article of a mixture of a glassy alloy powder and an insulating material. The glassy alloy comprises Fe and at least one element selected from Al, P, C, Si, and B, and has a texture primarily composed of an amorphous phase. The glassy alloy exhibits a temperature difference &Dgr;Tx, which is represented by the equation &Dgr;Tx=Tx−Tg, of at least 20 K in a supercooled liquid, wherein Tx indicates the crystallization temperature and Tg indicates the glass transition temperature. The magnetic core precursor is produced mixing the glassy alloy powder with the insulating material, compacting the mixture to form a magnetic core precursor, and annealing the magnetic core precursor at a temperature in the range between (Tg−170) K and Tg K to relieve the internal stress of the magnetic core precursor. The glassy alloy exhibits low coercive force and low core loss.

Abstract: A Fe—Ni based permalloy comprises Ni: 30-85 wt %, C: not more than 0.015 wt %, Si: not more than 1.0 wt %, Mn: not more than 1.0 wt %, P: not more than 0.01 wt %, S: not more than 0.005 wt %, O: not more than 0.0060 wt %, Al: not more than 0.02 wt % and, if necessary, not more than 15 wt % of at least one selected from the group consisting of Mo, Cu, Co and Nb within a range of not more than 20 wt % in total.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carburizing method that involves heating a steel component quickly to a relatively high carburizing temperature (e.g. 1900 degrees F. and above), contacting the component at the relatively high carburizing temperature with a methane-containing carburization atmosphere for time to form a carbon-enriched surface case on the component, and cooling the component at a relatively slow rate effective to provide a relatively soft martensite-free surface case on the component. The component then is subjected to a hardening treatment wherein the carburized component is heated to a hardening temperature in the austenitic range followed by quenching and tempering to form a tempered martensitic surface case on an underlying non-martenistic core.

Abstract: This invention includes improvements to a method for forming a chemical conversion coating on ferrous metal substrates, to the chemical solutions used in the coating and to the articles coated thereby. A first oxidation applies a molecular iron/oxygen-enriched intermediate coating, such as a dicarboxylate or phosphate, to a ferrous substrate. A coloring procedure (a second oxidation) follows the first oxidation procedure, using a heated oxidizing solution that reacts with the iron and oxygen enriched intermediate coating to form magnetite (Fe3O4). The result is the formation of a brown or black finish. An appropriate rust preventive topcoat may seal the substrate. The finish affords protection, a degree of lubricity to aid assembly, break-in of sliding surfaces, provides anti-galling protection and an adherent base for paint finishes.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for pretreating and depositing a coating on metal substrates is provided. The coating composition includes from about 1,500 to about 55,000 ppm based on the aqueous composition of a Group IIA dissolved metal ion, from about 100 to about 200,000 ppm based on the aqueous composition of a dissolved complex metal fluoride ion wherein the metal atom is selected from Group IIIA, Group IVA, Group IVB metals, Group VA, Group VB metals; and water. The composition is substantially free of Group IIA metal fluoride precipitate. This is desirably achieved by including in the aqueous composition a complex metal salt which is different than the salt associated with the complex metal fluoride ion, with the complex metal salt being capable of complexing free fluoride ions to prevent a precipitation reaction with the Group IIA metal ion. A method of preparing such an aqueous coating composition is further provided.

Abstract: Hydrogen storage alloy has: (1) a main composition expressed by the formula of Mm—(Ni—Al—Co—Mn); (2) a ratio of the number of atoms expressed by the formula of (Ni—Al—Co—Mn) is 5.5<(Ni+Al+Co+Mn)≦9, and 3.5≦Ni, when Mm is set at 1 in a ratio of the number of atoms; and (3) an internal structure having a hydrogen storage alloy phase expressed by the general formula of AB5, and a second phase existing in the hydrogen storage alloy phase.

Abstract: Brass consists essentially of Cu, Sn, Bi, Fe, Ni and P in weight ratios respectively of 58.0-63.2%, 0.3-2.0%, 0.7-2.5%, 0.05-0.3%, 0.10-0.50% and 0.05-0.15% plus the balance of Zn and unavoidable impurities to exhibit excellent tolerance for dezincification, hot forgeability and machinability.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a steel sheet comprising continuously casting a steel containing 0.04 to 0.2 wt. % C, 0.25 to 2 wt. % Si, 0.5 to 2.5 wt. % Mn, and 0.1 wt. % or less Al to form a slab; hot-rolling by rough-rolling the slab to form a sheet bar and finish-rolling the sheet bar with a reduction in thickness at the final stand of less than 30%, the finish-rolling being completed at a temperature from the Ar3 transformation point to the Ar3 transformation point +60° C.; primary-cooling the hot-rolled steel sheet, the primary cooling being started within 1 second after the completion of hot-rolling and conducting the cooling at a cooling speed of higher than 200° C./sec down to a temperature of Ar3 −30° C. to the Ar1 transformation point; slow cooling or air-cooling the primary-cooled steel sheet at a temperature of the Ar3 transformation point to the Ar1 transformation point at 10° C.

Abstract: A method of repairing a void on a nickel or cobalt base superalloy investment casting by vibrating the casting for a time before repairing the void, vibrating the casting while filling the void wherein the void is filled by repeatedly making incremental weld deposits of a superalloy filler material in the void using pulsed gas tungsten arc welding, and impinging each incremental deposit with a cooling gas after each incremental weld deposit is made and before the next incremental weld deposit is made, and vibrating the casting for a time after the void is filled.

Abstract: The invention provides a high-speed tool steel gear cutting tool in which fracture or chipping does not occur at the cutting edge, and which realizes excellent cutting performance over long periods. Moreover, a method of manufacturing a gear cutting tool including: a step for quenching a tool material comprising high-speed tool steel and which has been rough processed to a shape corresponding to a final shape of a gear cutting tool, to transform a structure of the tool material into martensite, a step for temperling the tool material after quenching to transform any residual austenite dispersingly distributed throughout a matrix of the martensite structure formed by the quenching, into martensite, and a step for finishing the tool material after tempering to a final shape, is characterized in that the tool material after quenching is subjected to sub-zero treatment involving cooling and holding at a temperature of less than −150 ° C.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire is disclosed in which ABS braking performance on a wet road after being worn is improved. This pneumatic tire includes: a tread pattern whose rotational direction is specified; and a block plotted on a tread by main grooves extending in a tire circumferential direction and lateral grooves extending in a tire width direction, the block having a pair of opposing corners with acute angles and including at least one sipe therein.

Abstract: An elastomeric tire for mounting onto a rim that is manufactured by casting or molding methods to include an interior arch shaped cavity that is centered under the tire tread to have at least one hundred forty (140) degrees and not more than one hundred seventy (170) degrees of arc, and with the cavity arch duplicated around the tire exterior, below the tire tread. A uniform tire wall thickness is provided that is selected for a particular anticipated load as the tire will carry, with the tire side wall ends maintained at the rim aligned ends, supporting the load carried by the tire in compression, and with the tire, at atmospheric pressure, providing ride and wear characteristics that are comparable to a pressurized pneumatic tire carrying a like load, and which tire of the invention interior arch shaped cavity can be pressurized to add to its inherent load supporting character to safely support even greater loads.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rim member having an internal support member associated with the rim member. The internal support member includes an outer peripheral surface having an annular groove with the groove having a transverse passageway to permit a tire to be mounted onto the rim member. The transverse passageway consists of two angular positions which communicate through an intermediate section on the internal support member. The invention also relates to a tire construction having an internal rolling surface which engages the outer peripheral surface of the internal support member during the run-flat condition.

Abstract: A tire containing a tube capable of utilizing a sealant for automatically repairing a damaged portion of a tube pierced with a nail or the like in the radial or the transverse direction and for preventing an air valve, pressure gauge or the like form being blocked with the sealant. Right and left side walls and an outer peripheral wall of the tube contained within the tire are composed of an enclosed bag-like portion. Sealant is sealed in the bag-like portion.

Abstract: A pneumatic rubber tire having at least one visually exposed component comprised of a carbon black reinforced rubber composition which is exclusive of silica particularly synthetic amorphous silica, synthetic organo-silica material and silica coupler particularly organosilane polysulfide based silica coupler and contains a significant amount of at least one ester of a polyhydroxy alcohol, including ethoxylated esters thereof. Such tire component particularly including a film thereof on the visually observable outer surface of such tire component. Such tire component may be, for example, at least a portion of a tire sidewall. Such ester, particularly said film, may be, for example, a sorbitan ester, or mixtures thereof, and particularly, for example, sorbitan monostearate.

Abstract: A multi-layer tile material produced from layers of alumina enhanced thermal barrier material having different densities. The insulation layers are bound together by a high strength, high temperature alumina or silica binder having a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to that of the insulation layers. Use of the multi-layered tile allows the problems of tile slumping and of insufficient heat management associated with low density alumina enhanced thermal barrier tile to be overcome.

Abstract: A method for preparing a toner cartridge for reconditioning and resealing with a replacement seal includes providing a used toner cartridge whose seal has been removed and the toner essentially consumed with the cartridge substantially otherwise intact. The interior of the cartridge is partially separated or penetrated so as to remove, modify or by-pass any impediments present which would or could interfere with the resealing of the cartridge. A new seal is secured to the toner cartridge.

Abstract: New processes and apparatus for forming lap seams and making prefastened disposable absorbent articles are disclosed. The apparatus can include an interior folding mechanism adapted to position a first panel in an interior position and an exterior folding mechanism adapted to position a second panel in an exterior position relative to the interior position. The interior folding mechanism can include a mandrel defining a curved peripheral surface and an interior forming shoulder in proximity to the mandrel. A fluid pressure device can establish an air flow between the mandrel and the interior forming shoulder. The forming shoulder can modify the direction of the air flow as the first panel travels in a machine direction to increasingly fold the panel over the curved peripheral surface.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a guidewire having a discrete length. The method includes the steps of feeding a first end of a corewire into an extrusion device, gripping the first end of the corewire with a gripping apparatus, and extruding a first extrusion material onto an outer surface of the corewire while the gripping apparatus pulls the corewire through the extrusion device to form an extrusion jacket on the outer surface of the corewire. The corewire has a predetermined length corresponding to a length of the guidewire.

Abstract: A method for preparing laminating materials and a composite prepared therefrom, the method including providing at least one layer of interleaf, extruding a thermoplastic adhesive with a die, forming a composite by applying the at least one layer of interleaf to the adhesive before cooling the adhesive, and pressing the composite with rolls to adhere the at least one layer of interleaf to the adhesive.

Abstract: The system includes a nozzle, a drive, a metering pump, a supply of material and a controller. The nozzle dispenses material into contact with one or more surfaces of a window sash. The drive relatively moves the nozzle with respect to the window sash along a path of travel defined by a perimeter of the window sash at controlled speeds. The metering pump delivers the material to the nozzle at controlled volumetric rates that correspond to the controlled speeds of relative motion between the nozzle and the sash. The supply of material delivers the material to the metering pump. The controller controls the relative motion between the window sash and the nozzle and controls the flow rate of material dispensed by the nozzle.

Abstract: Wooden tiles and boards and methods for making the same are disclosed. The wooden tiles and boards are sliced from a rectangular, elongate composite beam or block, respectively, which are each formed by assembling and securely adhering together a plurality of elongate wood pieces and possibly one or more non-wood products. The beam or block is then sliced into individual tiles or boards having a substantially uniform tile thickness and a predetermined pattern at least partially composed of end grain wood which is substantially consistent among all of the tiles and boards. Tiles and boards having a combination of end grain wood and flat grain wood are also disclosed, as well as a border produced by an combination of tiles and boards.

Abstract: A method for assembling a flat panel display is disclosed whereby the conductive layers disposed on the inside surfaces of the two panels to be laminated are connected or laminated together with a pressure-sensitive adhesive or a latent-cure adhesive. Protective insulating layers on the conductive layers disposed on the inside surfaces of the panels have been eliminated. The adhesive connecting the opposing conductive layers serves as a suitable insulating layer. An improved flat panel display whereby the conductive layers on opposing panels is connected with either a latent-cure adhesive or a pressure-sensitive adhesive is also disclosed. Methods of laminating panels of EL displays and methods of laminating substrates of optoelectronic devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making an absorbent structure having high integrity is provided. A first superabsorbent polymer precursor composition including a monomer, a crosslinking agent and a reducing agent, and a second superabsorbent polymer precursor composition including a monomer, a crosslinking agent and an oxidizing agent are combined at a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart locations on or in a substrate. The precursor compositions react with each other to form discrete, spaced-apart microdomains of superabsorbent polymer adhering to the substrate. The spacing is sufficient to avoid gel blocking when the microdomains swell due to liquid absorption. The adhesion to the substrate is sufficient to maintain spacings between the microdomains of superabsorbent polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a laminated packaging material including a core layer of paper or paperboard and a barrier layer applied on one side of the core layer. The invention also relates to a laminated packaging material produced according to the method, as well as a packaging container which is produced from the laminated packaging material.

Abstract: The invention provides coated abrasive products having as a backing material a barrier-coated tear-resistant laminate of fabric and paper overcoated on the barrier coating with an abrasive coating. The coated abrasive product is made by laminating at least one fabric sheet and at least one paper sheet with adhesive to provide a laminate having at least one major surface provided by the fabric sheet, coating the surface of the fabric with a barrier coating and coating the barrier coated surface with an abrasive layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a scanning device comprising a support (9) for an information carrier (1), a motor (13) for rotating the support about an axis of rotation (11), a scanning unit (15) for scanning the information carrier, and a displacement device (19) for displacing the scanning unit relatively to the information carrier. According to this method, the motor and the displacement unit are each provided on a separate frame (29, 31), and the scanning device is provided with a pretensioning means (39) and an adjusting device (33, 35, 37). In at least one adjustment position, the frames are held at a mutual distance under the influence of a pretensioning force exerted by said pretensioning means, said distance being adjusted by means of said adjusting device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a solid polymer electrolyte film/electrode composite, in which a porous electrode made from an electochemically active substance is used as an electrode and the pressure inside the porous electrode is reduced in order to fix the solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) film or pre-solid polymer electrolyte (pre-SPE) film to the porous electrode, a battery obtained by impregnating the electrode in the solid polymer electrolyte film/electrode composite with an electrolytic solution under reduced pressure and a method for producing such. The invention provides a thin, uniform film-shaped solid polymer electrolyte/electrode composite with ease. The battery fabricated with the composite is free of defects such as short, has high performance and, hence, is useful.

Abstract: A method for making limited play optical storage medium for data is provided Said method comprises providing a first substrate and a second substrate; disposing a reactive layer; disposing a reflective layer; and adhering said first substrate to said second substrate such that the layers are disposed between said first substrate and said second substrate. Variations on the arrangement of the layers are provided in the present invention.

Abstract: A wafer holder comprises a circular, disc-shaped main portion and a rib extending generally downward from a lower surface of the main portion. The rib encircles the vertical center axis of the wafer holder. The upper surface of the main portion has a wafer-receiving pocket defined by an inner pocket surface surrounded by an outer shoulder. The rib is closed to completely surround a vertical center axis of the main portion. The rib helps to prevent the main portion from inducing symmetric concavity during the manufacture of the wafer holder. In other words, the rib helps to maintain the flatness of the upper surface of the outer shoulder while the main portion is made symmetrically concave.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a substantially constant environment in the cavity surrounding the optical pathway during the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) operation is provided. In one embodiment, a system for planarizing the surface of a substrate is provided. The system includes a platen configured to rotate about its center axis. The platen supports an optical view-port assembly for assisting in determining a thickness of a layer of the substrate. A polishing pad disposed over the platen is included. The polishing pad has an aperture overlying a window of the optical view-port assembly. A carrier for holding the substrate over the polishing pad is also included. A cavity defined between the surface of the substrate and the window is included. A fluid delivery system adapted to provide a stable environment in the cavity during a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) operation is included.

Abstract: A semiconductor processing apparatus capable of diagnosing re-assembly fault of a process chamber after wet cleaning or a condition of the process chamber such as deposition of reaction products and cutoff of components, and a diagnosis method of the semiconductor processing apparatus. A semiconductor processing apparatus for imparting plasma treatment to a sample arranged in a vacuum process chamber includes a plasma generation apparatus for generating plasma inside a vacuum process chamber and a process gas introduction device for introducing a process gas into the vacuum process chamber. The semiconductor processing apparatus includes an oscillator for imparting mechanical oscillation to the semiconductor processing apparatus and a receiver for detecting mechanical oscillation generated by the oscillator in the semiconductor processing apparatus.

Abstract: A plasma processing chamber for processing a substrate to form electronic components thereon is disclosed. The plasma processing chamber includes a plasma-facing component having a plasma-facing surface oriented toward a plasma in the plasma processing chamber during processing of the substrate, the plasma-facing component being electrically isolated from a ground terminal. The plasma processing chamber further includes a grounding arrangement coupled to the plasma-facing component, the grounding arrangement including a first resistance circuit disposed in a first current path between the plasma-facing component and the ground terminal. The grounding arrangement further includes a RF filter arrangement disposed in at least one other current path between the plasma-facing component and the ground terminal, wherein a resistance value of the first resistance circuit is selected to substantially eliminate arcing between the plasma and the plasma-facing component during the processing of the substrate.

Abstract: A plasma processing system (10) is provided, having processor chamber walls (53) and/or a gas distribution or baffle plate (54) equipped with integral cooling passages (80, 156) for reducing an operating temperature thereof during processing of a wafer (18) by the system. Cooling medium inlets (158, 82) and outlets (160, 86) are connected to the cooling passages to permit circulation of a cooling medium through the cooling passages. Preferably, the chamber walls (53) and the gas distribution or baffle plate (54) are comprised of low-alloy anodized aluminum and the cooling passages are machined directly therein. The cooling medium may be either liquid (e.g., water) or gas (e.g., helium or nitrogen). The baffle plate (54) comprises a generally planar, apertured, gas distribution central portion (74) surrounded by a flange (78), into both of which the cooling passages may extend.

Abstract: A modular lift-pin assembly includes a lift-pin having a distal end, a connector, and an actuator pin. The connector includes an actuator end having a plurality of catch fingers disposed around the actuator end. Each of the plurality of catch fingers includes a lip extending radially inwards. A lift-pin end is coupled to the distal end of the lift-pin, and the actuator pin is coupled to the actuator end of the connector.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process and system for the manufacture of wood-based composites that implement feedback adjusted in-line addition of a curing accelerator/catalyst to a thermosetting resin adhesive based on at least one of: present moisture content of the wood substrate being bonded and the temperature of the wood substrate being bonded.

Abstract: Sticky memo roll includes multi color memo sticker roll and self-cutting memo-fed. The memo sticker roll is made by water-fast material and recordable surface for letters and symbols. The self-cutting memo-fed is assembled by two side-holders, indent blade and blade stand. Two side-holders contain side notch space to stabilize multi color sticker roll. On the application, user is allowed to chose from different color memo sticker as necessary and cut in different length upon usage, hence offering a convenient, effective and efficient multi function.

Abstract: A device for transferring a coating onto a paper or like surface from the outer surface of a transfer tape extending around a transfer head protruding from a casing and having a pair of transversely spaced apart guide members. A protective cover is held within the casing when the device is used and has a front end portion adapted to protrude from the casing for protecting the coating on the unused portion of the transfer tape when the device is out of use. The cover has an engaging portion formed on the inner surface of its front end portion for engaging with the bottom edges of the guide member at its front end to hold the cover in its position in which the device is out of use, while the engaging portion is engageable with a supporting portion formed on the casing to hold the cover in its position in which the device is in use.

Abstract: At least when an upper glass substrate 3 held by an upper retention head 10 and a lower glass substrate 4 held by a lower retention head 11 are abutted on each other through a sealing material 5, air cylinders 25, 25 apply a lifting force balancing with a dead weight of the upper retention head 10 to the upper retention head 10 to cancel its dead weight. In this state, the upper glass substrate 3 and the lower glass substrate 4 are abutted on each other through the sealing material 5.

Abstract: Amethod for constructing a composite structure is disclosed. The method comprises four steps. Step one calls for coupling a flexible layer to a base, where the flexible layer has a working surface and an underside surface. Step two requires coupling at least one support element to the underside surface of the flexible layer. The next step calls for coupling at least one adjustable element to the support element for adjusting the position of the flexible layer. The last step requires configuring the flexible layer to a configuration suitable for constructing the composite structure. More specifically, the flexible layer may have internal reinforcing elements for added strength and durability.

Abstract: The present invention provides a contactor apparatus and method for removing solvent from a polymer cement. The resulting polymer is substantially free of solvent and exhibits improved oil absorption and lower fines. In one aspect, a contactor is provided comprising a cylindrical casing having a high pressure section, a convergence section, a high velocity section, a divergence section, and a discharge section. The polymer cement is introduced into the high pressure section to significantly and unexpectedly improve solvent removal. The convergence and divergence sections have cross-sectional areas that correspond to an effective angle from about 4° to about 65°, such as 6°. The polymer cement is mixed with high pressure steam. After converging, the polymer cement forms more uniform droplets due to high shear of steam. In the divergence and discharge sections, the polymer is substantially devolatized.

Abstract: An extruded plastic head rail for a blind of the type having blind elements suspended from such head rail, in which the head rail is reinforced to prevent sagging of the head rail under the load of the blind elements, and in which the head rail is suitable for trimming to length by a point of sale trim cutting apparatus, the head rail having a head rail extrusion extruded from plastic material and, a reinforcement member in the head rail, the reinforcement member extending along at least a median portion of length of the head rail, the reinforcement member supporting the head rail and the blind elements, to prevent bending of the head rail under the load of the blind elements.

Abstract: A system for raising and lowering a sectional overhead door between an open position and a closed position including, a counterbalance system adapted to be connected to the door, an operator motor assembly mounted proximate to the sectional overhead door in the closed position of the sectional overhead door, at least a portion of the operator motor assembly movable between a door operating position and a door locking position, and a locking assembly (370) having an engaged position to hold the motor assembly in the operating position and a disengaged position to release the motor assembly allowing it to move to the door locking position. The system may be provided with a remote light assembly having a switchable light source in sensing communication with the operator motor such that operation of the motor activates the light source.

Abstract: A system for raising and lowering a sectional overhead door between an open position and a closed position including, a counterbalance system adapted to be connected to the door, an operator motor assembly mounted proximate to the sectional overhead door in the closed position of the sectional overhead door, at least a portion of the operator motor assembly movable between a door operating position and a door locking position, and a locking assembly (370) having an engaged position to hold the motor assembly in the operating position and a disengaged position to release the motor assembly allowing it to move to the door locking position. The system may be provided with a remote light assembly having a switchable light source in sensing communication with the operator motor such that operation of the motor activates the light source.

Abstract: A slat or vane (30) for use in a covering for an architectural opening is suitable for use in either a horizontal or vertical orientation and in a horizontal orientation will not sag or droop, and in a vertical orientation will rotate uniformly along its length when rotated from end thereof. The slat (30) is formed in a tubular configuration and has a base material of glass fibers bonded together in a thermoformable resin so as to maintain the arcuate curvature desired for the tubular slat or vane (30). The slat (30) can be repeatedly deformed and will always return to its original configuration.

Abstract: Door sections for an overhead folding garage door formed by assemblying rows of panels with transverse styles with elongated top and bottom rails cut or selected to the length of the door opening, the panels and the styles and the rails having interengaging means whereby the panels and styles are connected to the rails.

Abstract: The protective cover according to the present invention comprises an internal space (30) designed to take the corresponding strap (8, 9) of a guidance device (6) and at least one continuous external face (26) forming the sliding face.