Abstract: A method of repairing a crack (14) in a component (12). The method includes preparing a surrounding surface (22) of the crack (14) for repair and welding a first portion (24) of the component (12) on a first side (26) of the crack (14) to a second portion (28) of the component (12) on a second side (30) of the crack (14) to form a fused crack area (50). The method may also include applying a patch (78) over the fused crack area (50) for additional strength.

Abstract: The present invention includes a portable disassembly tool 56 for removing outer track links 36 from a track chain assembly 12. The disassembly tool 56 includes a body adapted to engage the track chain assembly and a moveable ram 66 to engage a pair of track pins 46. During extension of the ram 66, the body 58 engages an outer track link 36 and removes it from the track pins 46. Additionally, a “V” block 104 is provided to engage the track pins 46 and hold the track chain assembly 12 together after the outer track links 36 have been removed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable machine for assembling a track for a track type work machine. A positioning block is provided for alignment of a pair of track pins that are to receive an outer track joint. A portable assembly tool having a pair of contact tools is adapted to receive a pair of outer track joints. The assembly tool is positioned over the positioning block and a hydraulic ram is extended to press each of the outer track links onto the track pins. The present invention is used with track assemblies that do not require master links.

Abstract: A flexible bar handler comprises a mobile carriage; a lift boom comprising a longitudinal shaft rotatably attached to rotate around a vertical axis of the carriage to swing an end of the shaft back and forth and pivotally attached to pivot around a horizontal axis of the carriage to raise and lower the end of the shaft; and a lift bracket comprising an elongated rail with receptor-shaped cross section to lengthwise accommodate a bar, the lift bracket being attached at a point on its length at a terminal end of the longitudinal shaft opposed to a counter weight attached at an opposite terminal end of the shaft, wherein the lift bracket is pivotally attached to a horizontal pin at the point to permit the lift bracket to tilt to one side or the other so as to raise and lower the lift bracket ends.

Abstract: A superconductor having at least one Hg-M-Cu—O (M=Ba, Sr and/or Ca) superconducting film provided on a substrate and having a thickness of between 300 Å to 950 Å. The superconductor may be prepared by forming, on a substrate, a precursor laminate composed of a first, M-Cu—O film and a second, Hg—O film. The precursor laminate film-bearing substrate is placed in a closed vacuum chamber together with a first pellet of HgO, MO and CuO and a second pellet of MO and CuO. The contents in the chamber are heated to form, on the substrate, a superconducting Hg-M-Cu—O film. The thickness of the first M-Cu—O film of the precursor is controlled so that the thickness of the superconducting Hg-M-Cu—O film is in the range of between 300 Å to 950 Å.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a conductive polymeric composite material having carbon black utilized to a structure for composite materials of a positive temperature coefficient thermistor. The method first provides a metal laminated material comprising a top metal layer and a bottom metal layer, an insulating layer between the top and the bottom metal layer, and a conducting through hole disposed between the top metal layer and the bottom metal layer. A composite electroplating process is then performed to form an composite electroplating layer on the surface of the top metal layer, wherein the composite electroplating layer is a continuous porous structure with a secondary aggregation of carbon black and electroplated metal.

Abstract: A surface-mount positive temperature coefficient thermistor includes a disk-shaped positive temperature coefficient thermistor element having electrodes provided on opposing main surfaces thereof, an insulating case having an inner space with the thermistor element inserted therein, and a pair of metal terminals arranged to make electrical contact with the respective main surface electrodes of the thermistor element, and to sandwich therebetween the thermistor element. The insulating case includes a pair of main surfaces that are substantially parallel to the main surfaces of the thermistor element, a pair of opening side surfaces each having an opening, and a pair of end surfaces each having a terminal insertion hole provided therein. One end of each of the pair of metal terminals is inserted from the respective terminal insertion holes into the inner space, and the metal terminals press-hold the thermistor element so as to sandwich the thermistor element therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed is a piston assembling apparatus in a swash plate type compressor. With the piston assembling apparatus of the invention, the operation of assembling the piston into the cylinder bore is automated to remarkably enhance efficiency and productivity of the assembling operation. Further, the invention enables the piston to be assembled without processing the piston body to enhance endurance and compressibility of the piston thereby ensuring reliability of the compressor.

Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus including a wafer stage that carries a semiconductor wafer. The wafer stage is formed at its wafer carrying surface with a porous metal portion, thus allowing the attractive force arising from the Coulomb force between the wafer and wafer stage to be reduced and avoiding sticking of the wafer to the wafer stage.

Abstract: A jig assembly for preparing a disk drive for mounting in a computer comprises a bay 20 arranged to receive a disk drive 16 (FIG. 4) and a pair of side rails 10 to be fixed to opposite edges 14 of the disk drive. Each side rail has captive screws 12 in register with a respective screw-threaded hole in the edge of the disk drive. Two powered screwdrivers 40 on each side of the bay are in register with the screws 12 and are mounted for movement towards and away from the respective side rail. When the disk drive and rails are loaded into the bay 20, pneumatic cylinders C1 automatically advance the screwdrivers towards the side rail to engage and rotate the screws to screw the side rails tight against the edge of the disk drive, and then retract the screwdrivers.

Abstract: The reliability and electromigration performance of planarized metallization patterns in an electrical device, for example copper, inlaid in the surface of a layer of dielectric material overlying a semiconductor substrate, are enhanced by a method for more reliably and uniformly diffusing into a conductive fill alloying elements which reduce or substantially prevent electromigration. The method comprises depositing around a conductive fill metal alloy films and alloying layers comprising one or more alloying elements having physical and/or chemical attributes which are effective for minimizing or substantially preventing electromigration along grain boundaries and/or along the interface between the surfaces of the conductive fill and other surfaces. The metal alloy films and alloying layers are advantageously deposited where their particular physical and/or chemical attributes may be most beneficial for improving electromigration performance.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacture and method manufacturing of implantable, coiled electrodes that are integral with their associated conductor. Electrodes of differing selected sizes may be manufactured by the method described herein and mounted on a single catheter. The size of the electrodes may be selected to optimize electrode performance for sensing, stimulation or other purposes. The apparatus comprises a motor-driven winding mandrel. A tensioning device, mounted generally perpendicularly to the axis of rotation of the mandrel, controls tension in a wire being formed into a coiled electrode. A holding apparatus clamps a portion of the wire along the mandrel. In one embodiment, the holding apparatus comprises a sheath surrounding the mandrel. The mandrel fits into a hole in the sheath. By controlling the diameter of the hole with respect to the diameter of the mandrel, the radius of curvature of a bend between the coiled electrode and a straight part of the wire can be controlled.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrical connector for a flat cable, wherein the connector has at least one terminal (2) inserted into a receiving slot (3) of a box-shaped housing (1) from a side of the housing and having upper and lower arms (4 and 5), comprises the step of inserting the terminal into the receiving slot in a manner that the upper arm and lower arms are guided by inner surfaces of upper and lower walls of the housing, respectively, while the lower arm is deflected toward the upper arm and then deflected back to its original shape at a time of insertion to a predetermined position.

Abstract: A liner remover and installer assembly for a cylinder that includes a base having an opening to receive a rod with a tool at an end, an adjustment member and a support member. The support member can have an alignment feature adapted to mate with a dowel pin on an engine block. The tool can be a liner installer or remover. The liner remover can have a shoe with a lip. The support member and the lip can be made from a material that will not score the engine such as aluminum.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method for forming a full face fabricated vehicle wheel and includes the steps of: (a) providing a disc blank formed from a metal material; (b) subjecting the disc blank to a metal stamping operation to produce a partially formed non-bowl shaped full face wheel disc having at least one stamped pocket formed therein; (c) forming at least one decorative window in the partially formed full face wheel disc; (d) coining a back side of the window in the partially formed full face wheel disc; (e) trimming an outer edge of the partially formed full face wheel disc to a predetermined diameter; (f) forming a center hub hole in the partially formed full face wheel disc; (g) subjecting the partially formed full face wheel disc to one or more final metal forming operations to form at least one of an outer flange and a plurality of lug bolt mounting holes in the partially formed wheel disc so as to produce a finished full face wheel disc; and (h) securing the full face wheel disc to a

Abstract: An apparatus (14) for continuously producing corrugations in an extruded plastic web (2) includes a master roller (22) and at least one auxiliary roller (24). Each roller is mounted rotatably about its central axis. A first set of interchangeable, elongated profiled inserts (28) are attachable around, and projecting from, the master roller (22), while a second set of interchangeable, elongated, profiled inserts (28′) are attachable around, and projecting from, the first auxiliary roller (24). The two sets of inserts (22, 22′) are configured such that, when the master roller (22) and the auxiliary roller (24) turn synchronously in opposite directions, the rollers and the first and second sets of inserts cooperate to define and advancing corrugated profile. Also described are various forms of the resulting web, and method for constructing a roof using such web.

Abstract: An electric shaver with a cutter head that is equipped with a plurality of cutter units as movable units, and at least one cutter unit among these movable units being used after being fixed at a position where this cutter unit has been moved upward or downward from a standard position.

Abstract: In a razor cartridge, a frame has an opening defined in part by a leading surface and a trailing surface. Positioned within the opening are a plurality of cutting edges, each cutting edge defined by a blade. In a shaving operation, a hirsute surface contacts in turn the leading surface, cutting edges, and the trailing surface. A contact plane is defined between the leading surface and the trailing surface that provides a reference for determining whether a cutting edge has a neutral, positive, or negative exposure. All of the cutting edges within the razor cartridge have an exposure relative to the contact plane that is one of all positive or all negative.

Abstract: A razor cartridge is provided that includes a frame, one or more razor blades, a guard having a contact surface, and a plurality of scoop pockets disposed in the contact surface of the guard. The one or more razor blades are attached to the frame, and each has a cutting edge. The guard, which has a length and a width, is disposed forward of the one or more razor blades. Each of the scoop pockets has a base surface, a first side surface, and a second side surface that extend between an open end and an aft end. The open end of each scoop pocket is forward of the respective aft end. Each scoop pocket also includes an aft side surface contiguous with the aft end. The scoop pockets are distributed along the length of the guard.

Abstract: A string cutter includes two handles, two fixing devices, and a cutting string. The cutting string has two ends each secured on the respective handle by the respective fixing device. Each of the two handles includes a loop-shaped handgrip for insertion and holding of a user's fingers. The handgrip has two sides each provided with a protection rib, for encompassing and protecting the user's fingers received in the handgrip. Thus, when the cutting string is broken due to wear or excessive pull and is sprung toward the handles, the broken cutting string will be blocked and stopped by the protection rib of each of the two handles, thereby efficiently preventing the broken cutting string from injuring the user's fingers, so as to protect the user's safety.

Abstract: A razor cartridge is provided that includes a subframe, a frame, and one or more razor blades attached to the frame. The frame includes a cap, a forward end, and a cap end. The one or more razor blades are attached to the frame. The frame is pivotally mounted on the subframe and pivots about a pivot line that is positioned adjacent the cap and aft of the cutting edges of the one or more razor blades. The razor cartridge preferably further includes a spring mechanism that acts between the frame and the subframe.

Abstract: Opening and closing the tool causes (I) the double headed pointer to slide back and forth along (a1) the slot in (A) the Lower Faceplate. Along both of the sides of (a1) the slot are marked with increments of pre-calibrated measurement. Each side may hold a different type of measurement. Example; Degrees, Inches, or Millimeters.

Abstract: A method for aligning an extraction electrode to an arc chamber of an ion implantation apparatus can be carried out by first providing a calibration tool that is shaped essentially of a flat key that has sections of different widths. The extraction electrode can then be tilted by switching on a tilt motor, while being moved parallelly by switching on an alignment motor until the calibration tool can be smoothly inserted into the slit openings in the arc chamber and in the extraction electrode. The tilt motor and the alignment motor are controlled by a tilt/align controller. When such insertion is not possible, the extraction electrode can be continuously tilted and moved parallelly until such smooth insertion is possible. The present invention further discloses a calibration tool that can be used easily for aligning an extraction electrode to an arc chamber of an ion implantation apparatus.

Abstract: A precision, hardened, radially relieved locating pin (20) comprised of a pair of cylindrically ground radially opposed locating segments (22), a pair of radially opposed radial reliefs (26) adjacent to locating segments (22), a chamfered lead portion (30) and a mounting/attachment portion (32) which be of any suitable configuration allowing interchangeability with diamond pin designs. The locating segments (22), chamfered lead (30) and mounting/attachment portion (32) are machined concentric about a common centerline (34). The radially opposed radial reliefs centerlines (36) are offset (38) from, although parallel to, common centerline (34). The amount of offset (36) is a direct function of desired travel (40) allowed between locating pin (20) and feature it is locating (42). The width (44) of radially opposed locating segments (22) is currently a percentage of segment diameter (24). Relieved locating pin (20) is to be of hardened steel and requires no custom machines or custom tooling to manufacture.

Abstract: A method is disclosed by which precision alignment of optical fiber to wave-guide or other optical elements can be carried out with an adjustable microstructure in active alignment mode fiber attachment. A microstructure containing three elongated U-grooves can be combined effectively to produce a movable and adjustable V-groove structure, which can be used to achieve sub-micron scale alignment control with zero rotational torque. This device not only makes fiber alignment easy and fast but also maintains the fiber attachment position after alignment and epoxy bonding. Multiple fiber array alignment can be carried out with only a global alignment of two end fibers.

Abstract: In a guiding apparatus for positionally accurate docking of a testing head for electronic components to a handler or prober, a guiding pin (7) is provided, arranged to be displaceable in a direction normal to its longitudinal direction on an attachment block (10) attached on a testing head or handler/prober. Within the attachment block (10), a taper pin (11) is provided longitudinally displaceable and carrying a taper tip (12) on its end facing the guiding pin (7). The guiding pin (7) has a centering recess (23) on its side facing the taper pin (11). The taper tip (12) can be brought into and out of engagement with the centering recess (23), wherein by inserting the taper tip (12) into the centering recess (23) a predetermined position of the guiding pin (7) with respect to the attachment block (10), and therefore with respect to that device, which carries the guiding pin (7), can be achieved.

Abstract: Components of a measuring tool such as a main beam (11) and a slider (12) of a caliper gauge (1) are formed by a synthetic resin containing carbon nanofiber and an electro-conductive electrode (15) is formed on the surface of the main beam (11) at a predetermined pitch, so that a production process can be simplified, rigidity of the components can be enhanced, linear expansion coefficient can be reduced, and anti-frictional properties can be improved, thus enhancing durability while improving measurement accuracy.

Abstract: A tool for measuring depths of countersunk holes includes a worktable (1), a measuring member (30), and a display device (50). The worktable includes a measuring plate (10) defining four adjusting screw holes (17) in four corners thereof, and four adjusting rods (28) adjustably attached in the adjusting screw holes below the measuring plate. The adjusting rods are adjusted so that the measuring plate can be level. The measuring member is generally cylindrical, and includes a cylindrical head (32) having a conical tip (34). The display device includes a vertical central shaft (58), and a bearing sleeve (60) surrounding a bottom of the central shaft. The central shaft can move vertically through the bearing sleeve. The display device further includes a cylindrical body (52) having a display (54) showing a height value of a top face of the central shaft, and a zeroing button (56).

Abstract: A control system for a clothes dryer includes a control circuit adapted to set the amount of power sent to a main heater of the dryer during various cycles of operation. The control circuit automatically controls the maximum temperature reached in a particular dryer cycle through the use of a thermostat that switches the main heater from a full power setting to a low power setting when the temperature in the dryer reaches a certain maximum preset temperature. By providing low power, rather than no power as the thermostat trips at its preset high temperature, the total drying time required to dry articles of clothing within the dryer is reduced.

Abstract: A clothes dryer is provided with control elements which enable a user to set both a drying temperature and the amount of power sent to a main heating element of the dryer during a dryer cycle. In accordance with the most preferred form of the invention, an infinitely variable power supply controller is used to selectively establish the maximum power provided to the main heating element during the dryer cycle. The controller preferably is adjusted by a slider switch mounted on a control panel of the dryer. The switch is preferably provided with indicators to indicate the established power level.

Abstract: A shoe sole having at least one midsole or outer surface portion that is concavely rounded relative to a space inside the shoe adapted to receive an intended wearer's foot. The sole includes a midsole and an outer sole. The midsole extends up the side of the sole to a vertical height above the vertical height of a lowest point of the inner midsole surface. The midsole includes a portion of greatest thickness in a side portion that is greater than a thickness of a second midsole portion located in a middle sole portion of the shoe sole. The combination of the midsole height and thickness with the concavely rounded surface portion together provide improved stability of the shoe sole.

Abstract: A complete energy absorbing system for a variety of items, including athletic shoes. To accomplish the foregoing, the invention utilizes a series of encapsulated springs that are always in a state of suspension. Such is a result of the unique stiffening of the conical spring during compression thereof. In the preferred mode, the encapsulated springs are conical in nature, and alternate between standard and upside-down orientation, providing the utmost in strength and support while preventing the springs from bottoming out upon impact. Importantly, as distinguished from the prior art, an encapsulating material placed around a plurality of conical springs prevents the springs from being continually placed in a stressed situation, thus maintaining their structural integrity. Such encapsulating material may be made of a polymeric or thermoplastic material, which conforms to the conical shape of the springs and their respective apertures, functioning to aid in the dissipation of impact forces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe sole having a resilient insert which provides fluidic cushioning and support to the foot of the wearer. The resilient insert has a heel chamber, a forefoot chamber and a passageway, which fluidly connects the heel chamber to the forefoot chamber. As the wearer walks or run and applies impact forces to the shoe sole, fluid within the resilient insert flows back and forth between the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber to provide continuous cushioning and support to the heel and fore portion of the wearer's foot. The resilient insert and components of the sole are specifically constructed and assembled to avoid friction and turbulence therein, which can result in the production of audible and undesirable noises within the interior of the shoe sole.

Abstract: Structural formations and formulations of a silicon foam, for example, used in high performance shoes, as, for example, mid-sole materials of excellent energy efficiency (measured as a ratio of energy returned/energy absorbed) of 8050D IMEVA of excellent (151 mJ/cm3) shock absorption qualities foreseeably embodied in orthoses, shoes, midsoles, inserts and other molded forms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sports boot comprising two elements assembled by adhesive bonding and riveting or by adhesive bonding and stitching. This boot is noteworthy in that one of the elements covers over the assembly.

Abstract: A calendar comprising a backing member and a plurality of detachable storage trays is disclosed. The calendar further comprises a plurality of backing securing mechanisms, each of which is associated with a calendar position on the backing member. Each of the detachable storage trays includes a plurality of storage compartments and a tray securing mechanism. Each storage compartment has an associated calendar identifier. The tray securing mechanisms are configured for quick-release attachment to and quick-release detachment from the backing securing mechanisms associated with the calendar positions.

Abstract: The invention related to a postcard or information carrier, comprising one or more peripheral sides capable of being folded onto a first side and joined, forming a receiving space for a data carrier, wherein the one or more peripheral sides cannot be opened unintentionally and the data carrier cannot be lost. The invention also provides a method of generating a customer database, comprising mailing or delivering a postcard to an addressee, wherein the postcard includes a reply postcard that requires information to be furnished by the addressee, and having a data carrier that includes information of interest to the addressee, receiving the reply postcard from the addressee, converting the information into computer-readable format to generate a customer database based on the information furnished by the addressee, and using the customer database to generate a mailing list to solicit or send further information or products to the addressee.

Abstract: This invention relates to the application of premiums positioned on consumer packaging to provide value to the advertising label stock. The premiums preferably are integral with the labeling material such that the label has an essentially uniform thickness that does not create a problem for automated application of the label stock to the consumer product.

Abstract: A charm display apparatus and method of charm display capable of continuously retrieving charms or hearts from a hopper and blowing or moving the charms into a transparent outer display tube whereby a levitating effect is shown. In the preferred embodiment, the art of the present invention allows a person to retrieve a charm between the display tube and the hopper as it flutters in the turbulent air of the tube under gravitational force. Also in a preferred embodiment, a unique venturi flow generator assembly is utilized to move the charms from the hopper into the outer display tube.

Abstract: A transparent article includes a sealed tubular member constructed of a transparent material and having first and second closed ends. The tubular member is substantially filled with a liquid. A plurality of decorative structures, such as plastic fish, are submersed in the liquid, each decorative structure having a predetermined density so as to be loosely suspended at a generally predetermined vertical position within the liquid according to a density of the liquid itself. The transparent article may be used as a bed rail component, mounted to a wheeled base and used as an IV stand, or as a vertical support of a crutch.

Abstract: The present invention consists of an illuminated, musical display box having removable character elements mounted on pins and a removable scenic background, which character elements are capable of moving in a pleasing fashion about the rear wall of the device and/or on a lower platform of the device. The motion display box is substantially upright and narrow in configuration such that it can easily be installed onto the interior portion of a standard home window to be seen from the outside of the house during a given holiday season. The device may be provided with a speaker and music generation means consisting of an electronic tune generating chip embodied in a removable module or housing. Since the characters, background and music module may be easily and conveniently changed out by the user as the seasons change or the interior contents may be desired to be updated, one musical display box may be used through several holiday season changes.

Abstract: An address illumination assembly includes first and second end elements, a sensor element, and at least one alphanumeric element. The first and second end elements are configured to secure together the sensor element and the alphanumeric elements. The sensor element includes a sensor cover, a sensor base, and a sensor printed circuit board positioned therebetween. The sensor base includes electrical contacts to pass electric current from the sensor element to another element. The sensor printed circuit board includes an electrical circuit that includes a photo sensor, a bipolar switch, a potentiometer switch, and associated electrical elements and wiring. The alphanumeric element includes an alphanumeric cover, an alphanumeric base, and an alphanumeric light board positioned therebetween. The alphanumeric base of the alphanumeric element includes electrical contacts to pass electric current from the alphanumeric element to another element.

Abstract: An emergency exit sign is incorporated directly into the floor adjacent an emergency exit door. The emergency exit sign includes visual and tactile properties that allow the sign to be read on a day to day basis by those walking through the doorway. The tactile properties of the sign also allow the sign to be read by those on the floor in an emergency situation such as when the room or hallway is filled with smoke. The tactile properties of the sign may also be used by those trying to find the doorway in a dark room. Further, the tactile properties of the sign are used on a day to day basis as people walk over the sign to reinforce the person's memory of the location of the emergency exit door.

Abstract: A unit connecting mechanism and box-like unit is disclosed having an engaging unit (4) and a connecting pin (3) which are mounted to the box-like unit (1) to allow a plurality of box-like units (1, 1) to be coupled to one another in a vertical direction. A handle (44) is operatively connected to a hook (43) to catch an engaging rod (3a) and is vertically raised to cause a stopper (45) to lock the hook (43) and the engaging rod (3a) in a locked condition, with operation of the handle (44) causing the stopper (45) to move downward to cause the hook disengage from the engaging rod for thereby uncoupling the box-like units (1, 1) from one another. As a result, the unit connecting mechanism can be manufactured in a compact structure, providing a capability for a worker to easily and appropriately perform coupling and uncoupling operations of the box-like units.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable, collapsible sign stand assembly in which a sign is suspended from a support tube. The support tube is connected to a support base through a connecting member which includes a plurality of weakening members which cause the connecting member to fail upon impact. In other embodiments, the support tube is weakened by weakening members so as to fail upon impact. In one embodiment, the weakened portions are placed under tension.

Abstract: A shelf-front label holder is provided with a specifically improved form of auxiliary sign clip along its upper front edge. The label holder is formed of a relatively rigid plastic material, and the sign clip includes a downwardly extending portion overlying the upper front margin of the label holder to accommodate upward insertion of special sign tags. A thin, flexible tongue-like retaining element extends across a lower portion of the sign clip and is adapted to be easily deflected by upward insertion of a paper sign but thereafter lightly grips the sign to hold it in place. A new process is also disclosed for the continuous extrusion of the new label holder product, enabling the continuous co-extrusion of the soft, flexible tongue-like retaining element together with the main section of the label holder.

Abstract: A display device for displaying flat articles. The device includes a frame having a front side and a rear side. A transparent sheet is mounted to the frame at its front side. A planar mat having a plurality of cutouts in predefined shapes and at predefined positions is then positioned flatly against the transparent sheet. Thereafter, a planar article holder having a plurality of pockets wherein each pocket corresponds in shape and location to an associated cutout in the mat, is then positioned flatly against the planar mat. Each pocket is designed to hold one flat article for display. A planar backing is then mounted to the frame adjacent the rear side of the frame so that the mat and article holder are sandwiched in between the transparent sheet and the backing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a storage device for sabiki rigs. The invention provides a safe tube to store the razor sharp multiple hooks of a sabiki rig. It consists of a ¾″ tube sliding inside a 1″ tube secured in the middle by a locking collar. End pieces secure the hooks inside the unit.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder with a strike sensor that alerts the operator that a fish has been caught. The fishing rod holder allows for horizontal striking of fish either while trolling or still-fishing. The fishing rod holder consists of a rod holder support arm assembly, a rotating unit, a base unit and an optional mounting adapter. The rod holder may be mounted for horizontal striking on the top surface of a gunnel wall on a boat or other substantially flat horizontal surface. Alternatively, the mounting adapter may be used to mount the rod holder to a boat handle rail. The rod holder support arms are slidably engaged in the support arm assembly and allow for customized vertical orientation of the rod's tip with respect to the reel. In addition, the horizontal orientation of the rod may be customized to accommodate fishing technique and fishing conditions. Finally, there is a strike sensor to alert the operator that a fish has been caught.

Abstract: Disclosed is a case structure for housing a fishing hook capable of holding a fishing hook in safe and being attached to a fishing rod case without movement. The case structure for housing the fishing hook includes: a case body having a fishing hook receiving part with a predetermined area for receiving and holding a fishing hook and a cover part coupled to the fishing hook receiving part to be opened and closed; and a projection formed on tie fishing hook receiving part in such a manner as to be projected by a predetermined height from the top surface of the fishing hook receiving part for catching the fishing hook. The case body has an elastic fixing string mounted at one side of the case body and having a fixing ring, so that the fishing hook case can be attached to the fishing rod case without movement.