Abstract: An improved implant for fixing dental prostheses, of the type constituted by an intrabony section that is fixed, upon assembly, within the gum, and to which a dental prosthesis anchoring superstructure is fixed; the superstructure is constituted by an abutment provided with an axial through hole that is partially accommodated in a seat formed in the intrabony section and suitable to provide the support around which the tooth is constituted, and an abutment fixing pin that is inserted axially in the abutment and is provided with a threaded portion that is associated, upon assembly, with a threaded blind hole formed axially in the bottom of the seat. The seat has a portion provided with a triangular cross-section with radiused vertices and coupled, upon assembly, to a complementarily shaped portion of a shank formed in the abutment element. The seat and the shank are complementarily shaped and provided with a circular cross-section in their remaining parts as well.

Abstract: A dental attachment including a magnetic apparatus with magnetic attractive force, and a keeper that is attracted by the magnetic apparatus. The keeper has a convex shaped part with an attractive surface, and an end face provided around and protruding from the convex shaped part. The magnetic apparatus has a permanent magnet. The magnetic apparatus includes a magnetic assembly with an attractive surface and a non-magnetic guide ring made of non-magnetic material around the magnetic assembly. The non-magnetic guide ring has an end face. The non-magnetic guide ring and the attractive surface of the magnetic assembly form a concave part that receives the convex part of the keeper, and the end face of the keeper faces the end face of the non-magnetic guide ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing provisional veneers for human teeth. An impression matrix of the teeth-receiving provisional veneers is created and the teeth prepared by removal of the enamel to an appropriate depth. The impression matrix is then trimmed to expose the cervical portion of the prepared teeth. The shells of the impression matrix corresponding to each of the prepared teeth are filled with a flowable composite resin and the filled impression matrix is seated over the prepared teeth. The excess flowable composite resin is removed from the cervical portion of the prepared teeth and the remaining flowable composite resin is cured to form the incisal portion of the provisional veneers. The cervical portion of the provisional veneers is then free-form sculpted by applying a sculptable composite resin to the prepared teeth, then curing the sculptable composite resin. The provisional veneers are then fine-finished and polished.

Abstract: The system produces movements in a home entertainment chair. It has a motor controller and a plurality of movement generator units for generating small amplitude and low frequency movements in the viewers chair according to desired effects. A synchronization is achieved using an audio/video stream.

Abstract: A plurality of large, tactically soft, cubes, and a plurality, of learning game boards. Each side of a learning cube has imprinted thereon a teaching concept. Each learning game board has a teaching concept imprinted thereon corresponding to a learning cube.

Abstract: A golf training system whereby a user can accurately determine a plurality of swing defect types that he or she may have committed while playing the sport of golf. Moreover, the user will be able to determine many of the more common swing defect types with each stroke. An indicia creating mechanism is mounted within the swing path of the clubface of a golf club. During the swing, the indicia creating mechanism will deposit an ink mark or indicia on the clubface of the golf club. This mark will be characteristic of the type, if any, of swing defect committed. Following the swing, the user will be able to observe the indicia pattern created on the clubface and then having been made aware of any specific swing defect which may have been committed, make corrections can be made on the next swing attempt.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable device designed to be used for the training and practice of video-laparoscopic surgical techniques. The device permits practicing surgical techniques that closely simulate actual surgical situations by capturing the surgical work area on a self-contained video camera or digital imaging device and transmitting the captured image to a television monitor, LCD screen or computer, thus allowing the surgical technique to be viewed remotely as well as permitting the procedure to be recorded, and viewed and critiqued later.

Abstract: A child's automobile activity device is provided which rotatably attaches to an extension rod of the type that hooks on the garment hooks in the rear seat area. Several types of connection members are provided, that adjustably connect an activity screen to the extension rod such that the activity screen will be optimally positioned for viewing and access by the seated child. The activity screen, in one embodiment, includes a hinged chalkboard front portion that opens to form a horizontal eating or reading surface, as well as, providing access to a storage area behind the chalkboard. The activity screen positions a display of many varied and child oriented shapes, images, numbers, letters, games and the like for the child to view or utilize. Such display can be on the interior surface of the activity screen for access when the front portion is down or on the exposed surface of the front portion when the front portion is opened to its horizontal position.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical contact comprising a first member having spring properties and a second member wrapped around at least a portion of the first member wherein the second member has a greater electrical conductivity than the first member. In one embodiment, a conductor is wrapped around at least a portion of a spring. In another embodiment, the spring is formed into a coil or helix with a wire wrapped around at least a portion of the helical spring. In one form of this embodiment, the spring has a plurality of turns and the wire is wrapped around at least two of the turns. In another form of this embodiment, the spring has a plurality of turns and the wire is wrapped around all of the turns. An interposer connector is also provided having a frame including a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of apertures arranged in a pattern and opening onto the top and bottom surfaces of the frame.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a first chassis, a second chassis, and at least one flexible circuit extending therebetween. The first chassis is oriented along a first axis and comprises at least one first microprocessor. The second chassis is oriented along a second axis and comprises at least one power generating component. The flexible circuit comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connectable to the first chassis and the second end is connectable to the second chassis. The first chassis is movable relative to the second chassis between a position wherein the first axis is substantially perpendicular to the second axis and a position wherein the first axis is substantially parallel to the second axis.

Abstract: A connector for making an electrical connection underwater or in a wet environment, comprising first and second connector parts for engagement with each other to establish the electrical connection, the first connector part having a connecting pin provided with an insulating layer around a conductive core leading to a first electrical contact portion, the second connector part having a second electrical contact portion for engagement by the first electrical contact portion, and the second connector part having a seal arranged so that in the mated condition of the connector the connecting pin extends forwardly through an opening in the seal, the first electrical contact portion then making contact with the second electrical contact portion, wherein an earthing conductive layer is provided around the insulating layer for reducing electrical stress at the seal when the connecting pin passes therethrough.

Abstract: Mounting members 36 produced separately from holders 26 are fitted with the outer surfaces of the holders 26. The holders 26 respectively include projecting portions 31 formed in the outer peripheries thereof and the mounting members 36 respectively include recessed portions 38 formed in the inner peripheries of fit holes 37 opened up therein. The projecting portions 31 and recessed portions 38 allow the mounting members 36 to be positioned with respect to the holders 26 in an arbitrary one of a plurality of mounting positions of the holders 26 respectively set in the peripheral direction thereof.

Abstract: A dual-plug adapter includes a casing defining an interior space. The casing forms a socket having a first and second slots for receiving an external plug. A circuit board is fixed in the interior space and includes first and second conductive members corresponding to the first and second slots of the socket for electrically engaging first and second blades of the external plug. First and second pairs of conductive, resilient leaves are formed on the circuit board and respectively and electrically connected to the first and second members. A plug portion is accommodated in the cavity, including a primary plug movably received in the cavity. The primary plug has first blades for engaging an external socket. The primary plug also has first conductive pads connected to the first blades. The primary plug is movable between a non-operative position and an operative position where the first conductive pads engage the first pair of conductive leaves of the circuit board.

Abstract: Electrical connectors (40, 104) including contact terminals that can be unmated without previously disconnecting power include main contacts (12, 112) and auxiliary contacts (16, 130) that are shunted by a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor (6, 140) located between the main and auxiliary contact. The main contact (12, 112) will be disconnected first and the auxiliary contact (16, 130) can be longer than the main contact (12, 112). Arcing will not occur at the mating end of the main contact (12, 112), because the current will be shunted to the still connected longer auxiliary contact (16, 130). I2R heating will increase the resistance in the PTC resistor (6, 140), so when the auxiliary contact (16, 130) is disconnected, current will be below the arcing threshold.

Abstract: In order to switch, especially aerials, between two channels while at the same time ensuring pressure contact with a sufficiently wide contact area, a connector (1) is made which includes a resilient switching blade (3) provided with a side arm (4). This side arm (4) ensures linear contact with a pin (7) of another connector, especially a coaxial connector (70). This improvement means that such a connector is simple to use, to mount on a printed circuit.

Abstract: A connector has first and second housings (10, 30). The first housing (10) has male terminal fittings (13) and a shorting terminal (15) that is biased into shorting contact against the male terminal fittings (13). A pushing portion (36) displaces receiving pieces (20) of the shorting terminal (15) toward a bottom wall (12W) during connection of two housings (10, 20). The bottom wall (12W) has an escaping portion (22) for avoiding an interference with the receiving pieces (20). The receiving pieces (20) are displaced toward the bottom wall (12W) by the pushing portion (36) and enter the escaping portion (22). Thus the shorting terminal 15 is deformed to a large degree.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector having a male connector part and a female connector part, the male connector part having a contact pin and a first base member and the female connector part having a contact socket and a second base member, and the contact pin being insertable into the contact socket in order to effect electrical connection between the male connector part and the female connector part. In order to provide an electrical connector which compensates any offset between female connector part and male connector part resulting from assembly tolerances without damage thereto during mating, the contact pin and/or the contact socket is/are mounted movably in the respective base member.

Abstract: An attachment structure of a connector is configured so that a group 40 of wires connected to a connector 20, in which a connector block 21 is supported by a holder 22 fixed to a stationary attachment member 31 in such a way as to be able to cause relative displacement with respect to a stationary attachment member 31, is nearly equally divided into divided groups at a rear portion of the connector block 21, and that each of the divided groups of wires 41 and 42 is fixed to a corresponding one of supports 32 and 33 for a stationary attachment member 31.

Abstract: An electric connector for a steering wheel of a vehicle, comprising a connector body having an electric connector. An attachment body having resilient retainer arms for holding the connector body in a pre-assembled position and for engaging the connector body in a final assembly position on the steering wheel, and a complementary connector having an electric contact that couples with the electric connector of the connector body.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly of the present invention has a pair of connector housings 2, 3 able to be fitted, and a lock arm 4 engaged with one 2 of these connector housings and holding a fitting state of the pair of connector housings when the above pair of connector housings 2, 3 is fitted. This lock arm 4 has a fitting lock portion 34 fitted to the other connector housing 3, and an engaging lock portion 35 engaged with one connector housing 2 in a releasing direction of the above fitting lock portion 34.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) formating with a complementary connector includes a main housing, a terminal insert (60), a pull tab (80) and a pair of latch springs (70). The main housing includes a bottom housing (10) and a top housing (20)assembled onto the bottom housing, a mating frame (13) formed on a front end thereof. The terminal insert is assembled into the mating frame and has a plurality of terminals (64) received therein. The pull tab (80) received in the connector has an operation portion (81) and a pair of latch releasing portions (83) at a free end thereof. The latch springs (70) cooperates with the pull tab.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises an insulative housing (1), a contact set (2) assembled into the housing, a shield (3) enclosing the housing, and a pair of latch devices (4) assembled to the housing. The housing comprises a base portion (11), a plurality of passageways (111) defined in the base portion, a pair of retention portions (14) at a pair of ends thereof. The contact set comprises an insulative insert (21), a plurality of signal and grounding contacts (22) received in the insert, and a grounding bar (23) assembled in the insert. The signal and grounding contacts extend into the passageways. The pair of latch devices is assembled to the retention portions and each latch device comprises a latch portion (414) extending through a passageway (148) defined in a guide posts (145) of the housing. Each latch device has a tab (419) engaging with the housing.

Abstract: An electric connection box includes a cover fitted on a lower side of a body having mounting portions, and the cover is fixedly secured to a vehicle body. A wire harness is extended outwardly from a portion of the body, disposed near to one corner portion thereof, through an escape groove. Plural lock mechanisms, in which a lock piece portion can be elastically fitted into a lock groove, are provided at fitting peripheral surfaces of the body and cover, and are disposed near to four corner portions thereof respectively. One lock mechanism, disposed near to a position where the wire harness is extended outwardly, has a semi-lock structure, and thus has a smaller retaining force than the other lock mechanisms.

Abstract: A cable assembly (100) has an electrical connector (2), a cable (22), and an extraction tool (1) for extracting the electrical connector from a mated connector. The extraction tool has a mounting hole (10) assembled to the electrical connector, a first cavity (12) for the cable extending therethrough, a first slot (120) defined therein and communicating with the first cavity. The extraction tool further defines a second cavity (14) for receiving the cable and a second slot (140) communicating with the second cavity.

Abstract: Slits to be used for insertion of an FFC are formed in the root section of each of guide ribs of a male connector housing. A retainer provided integrally with the male connector housing is engaged with a rear-end opening section of the male connector housing. The FFC is sandwiched between a projecting section of the male connector housing and a recessed section of the male connector housing, in a folded manner.

Abstract: An electrical connector (2) for connecting a land grid array (LGA) chip (3) with a printed circuit board includes a housing (20) and terminals (21) received in the housing. Two cylindrical posts (201, 202) extend upwardly from diagonally opposite corners of the housing. Two recesses (301, 302) are defined in diagonally opposite corners of the LGA chip. The LGA chip is inserted into the LGA connector, with the recesses interferentially receiving the posts. Thus the LGA chip is securely mounted on the housing, with the posts and the recesses cooperating to precisely position the LGA chip on the LGA connector. This ensures that engagement between contact pads (300) of the LGA chip and the terminals is highly accurate and reliable. Further, the posts are sized differently from each other, and the recesses are correspondingly sized differently from each other. Mismating of the LGA chip with the LGA connector is prevented.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided for mounting to a first side of a panel and through an opening in the panel. A connector housing is adapted for mounting through the opening in the panel and carries a plurality of terminals. A multi-function mounting/latch component includes at least one mounting boss for mounting the connector housing on a circuit board. The multi-function component includes at least one mounting aperture for receiving a mounting post of the connector housing for mounting the connector housing at the first side of the panel and through the opening in the panel. The multi-function component includes at least one latch arm projecting through the opening to a second side of the panel. A locking plate is engageable with the latch arm at the second side of the panel to hold the connector in assembly through the panel. The latch arm includes a latching aperture to facilitate latching the connector assembly to a complementary mating connector at the second side of the panel.

Abstract: A connector has a housing (10) with a terminal accommodating portion (11) formed with cavities (19) in which terminal fittings (13) can be accommodated. A receptacle (12) surrounds the terminal accommodating portion (11) and a lock arm (31) is coupled to the receptacle (11) by supports (35). This lock arm (31) is resiliently deformable like a seesaw with the supports (35) as a point of support, and can hold a housing (80) of a male connector fitted between the terminal accommodating portion (11) and the receptacle (12) in its connected state.

Abstract: A retainer (40) has first securing portions (48) for securing terminal fittings (30) by entering deformation-permitting spaces (17) to prevent the resilient deformation of locks (13) and second securing portions (50) for securing the terminal fittings (30) by directly engaging the terminal fittings (30). Thus, even if one of the first securing portions (48) and the second securing portions (50) are narrowed to make a connector smaller, the terminal fittings (30) can be locked securely by the other securing portions and an insufficient insertion can be detected.

Abstract: An electrical connector having an insulative housing including a connection end, an opposite end, two side walls, a bottom plate, two protection shoulders extended from bottom plate toward the opposite end, and a recess confined by protection shoulders; a metal shell wrapping around the insulative housing and including two side walls, a top plate, a connection cavity, and a coplanar engaged bottom piece in the recess; and a terminal assembly including a plurality of terminals received in a cavity of the insulative housing. This construction can enhance a structural strength of connection cavity and prolong a useful life. Also, it is possible to effectively prevent melted solder from flowing into the connector during soldering, thereby maintaining good electrical characteristics of the connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interface connector for protecting against electromagnetic interference. The interface connector includes a layer of insulating coating of mylar or other heat-resisting polyester. An elastic flexible portion is formed by wrapping the insulating coating at the center or at least one end thereof. In addition, the layer of insulating coating has metal sputter coating against magnetic discharge. The metal coating after sputtering treatment is uniform in thickness and pore-free so that the impedance of the whole surface is consistent to effectively protect against electromagnetic interference between the external and the self-producing electromagnetic waves. Furthermore, it's not required to wrap the conducting adhesive tape so that the processing procedure can be simplified and the production cost can be reduced.

Abstract: A connector plug includes a metallic shielding cover which is comprised of a first tubular body having a tip side and a second tubular body having a base side, the base side of the second tubular body being partially connected to the tip side of the first tubular body through a continuous connecting part, a plurality of contacts arranged in the shielding cover, and a coupling structure for fixedly coupling the second tubular body to the first tubular body. The structure includes at least one aperture provided in the first tubular body and at least one projection provided in the second tubular body so as to engage with the aperture, and a tip part of the projection is bent for locking the engagement between the aperture and the projection.

Abstract: A card connector having a control integrated circuit IC therein is composed of a housing having an open base frame, two printed circuit boards (PCB) bonded to top and bottom sides of the open base frame and two receiving open chambers defined between the open base frame and the two PCBs for accommodating two different cards. The PCBs respectively has a circuit pattern, contact pads for connecting external devices, contact pins respectively received in the receiving open chambers for connecting an inserted card to be loaded in the receiving open chambers, a flex membrane circuit board electrically connected between the two PCBs, and a control IC installed in one of the PCBs and electrically connected to the circuits of the same PCB.

Abstract: A power supply arrangement for server is installed in the case of a server, which uses an adapter board and a power cable to connect a power adapter to the motherboard of the server so that when the power adapter or motherboard failed, a different model of power adapter or motherboard can be used.

Abstract: A connector in which it is possible to prevent its contact from being disengaged or displaced from a groove of a contact holding member includes a shielding cover, a plurality of contacts (terminals) arranged inside the shielding cover, and a contact holding member for holding the contacts inside the shielding cover. The contact holding member is formed with a plurality of grooves, and each groove is formed with opposite protruding portions along its longitudinal direction for restricting the movement of the contact in a direction away from a bottom surface of the groove.

Abstract: An electrical connector and a USB connector are provided. The electrical connector includes a main connector housing having an upper pin housing and a lower pin housing. A stereo plug that protrudes from a front surface of the main connector housing lies between the inner surface of the lower pin housing and the inner surface of the upper pin housing. The electrical connector is adapted to connect to a jack. The upper pin housing and the lower pin housing are adapted to connectively engage a forward plug port housing of the jack. The jack is mounted within the casing of an electronic device such as a hand-held personal computer, a personal digital assistant, a wireless telephone, or a paging device. When the electrical connector is connected to the jack, the upper pin housing is inserted into an upper housing receiving port and the lower pin housing is inserted into a lower housing receiving port so that the electrical connector is mated to the casing of the electronic device.

Abstract: A modular jack connector (1) comprises an insulating housing (10) and a row of terminals (22) retained in the housing. The housing has a mounting face (10e) adapted for mounting onto a circuit board, and a mating face (10a) and two opposite side faces (10b, 10c) all substantially perpendicular to the mounting face. The mating face defines a cavity (11) for receiving a complementary connector (4) therein. One of the side faces defines a channel (12) communicating with the cavity for receiving therein a latch arm (40) of the complementary connector. Each terminal includes a mating portion (220) extending into the cavity and a tail portion (224) projecting beyond the mounting face of the housing for electrically connecting to the circuit board. The mating portions of the row of the terminals are arranged in a direction generally perpendicular to the mounting face of the housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector (9) has an insulative housing (1) and a plurality of subassemblies (3). Each subassembly has a base member (4), a first and second printed circuit boards (PCBs, 72, 73), a pair of insert portions (6) mounted on corresponding PCBs, and a plurality of terminals (5) insert molded in the insert portions. One of the insert portions has a plurality of first positioning posts (62) and first mounting holes (63), the other insert portion has a plurality of second positioning posts (67) and mounting holes (68) second stably engaging with the first mounting holes and the first positioning posts of the former.

Abstract: A male connector (10) includes first and second individual housing portions (28, 30) engaging with each other, a number of substrates (16) held by the first housing portion and a number of signal contacts (18) and a number of grounding terminals (20) held by the second housing portion with the signal contacts confronting the grounding terminals. Each substrate has a first edge (108) and a second edge (110) orthogonal with the first edge. The first edges of the substrates are hidden behind corresponding lead-in bars (44) of the first housing portion and the second edges of the substrates are sandwiched between and removeably held by the signal contacts and the grounding terminals. The second edges are pushed toward the signal contacts by the grounding terminals because the grounding terminals are stronger than the signal contacts.

Abstract: A receptacle connector assembly (1) comprises an insulative housing (18) with a number of contacts (31, 41) retained therein and a pair of keying devices (50). The housing defines a first large-dimensioned receiving cavity (11) and a second small-dimensioned receiving cavity (21). The first receiving cavity has a channel (17). Each keying device comprises an engaging portion (511; 521) received in the first receiving cavity for being pushed outward by the mating plug connector, a resilient portion (513; 523) extending from the engaging portion, and a tongue (512; 522) extending from the resilient portion and projecting into the channel.

Abstract: In a multi-pole connector formed by combining a plurality of connector housings together, a bolt and a bolt receiving tube are provided at first connector housing, and a frame portion is formed on the second connector housing. The connector housings are combined together, with the frame portion and the bolt receiving tube superimposed together coaxially with each other, so that a bolt guide, formed on a mating multi-pole connector for connection to the multi-pole connector, can be inserted into the frame portion and the bolt receiving tube.

Abstract: A connector has a housing main body (10) with a terminal accommodating portion (11) for accommodating terminal fittings (13). A holder (50) for supporting front ends of the terminal fittings (13) is assembled to the terminal accommodating portion (11), and a retainer (40) for locking the terminal fittings (13) is mounted laterally into the terminal accommodating portion (11). A detecting portion (45) is retracted from an opening (62) formed in the holder (50) when the retainer (40) is at a partial locking position, but is visible at the opening (62) when the retainer (40) reaches a full locking position.

Abstract: A surface mount probe point socket has a housing with base and a socket extending from the base. The base has a length and width sufficient for attaching the housing to a circuit trace using an electrically conductive material while adding minimal inductance and capacitance to the circuit trace. The socket has a height and diameter for supporting a measurement probe in the housing while adding minimal inductance and capacitance to the measurement probe. A probe point contact is disposed in the bore of the socket for receiving a probe point disposed in the end of the measurement probe to secure the probe in the housing. Two surface mount probe point sockets may be joined together with an alignment gage and attached to adjacent circuit traces to produce a surface mount probe point socket system for differential measurement probes.

Abstract: A male contact having a male contact section formed by bending both sides of a metal plate inward and a method for manufacturing the same. The male contact section having a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape and curved sections formed on four corners of the cross-sectional plane of the male contact section having a radius that is equal to or less than ⅓ of the thickness of the metal plate. The male contact makes it possible to obtain a sufficient area of contact with a mating female contact even in cases where the width of the male contact section formed by bending both sides of the metal plate inward is small.

Abstract: A male tab (3) is formed by bending an electrically conductive plate. The male tab (3) has a first panel (3A), a second panel (3B) opposed to the first panel (3A), a connecting panel (3C) connecting the first and second panels (3A, 3B), and a foldable support panel (3D) folded from the second panel (3B). The foldable support panel (3D) is held in close contact with the front and rear panels (3A, 3B) and prevents the leading ends of the first and second panels (3A, 3B) from being inclined inward during the pressing.

Abstract: Electronic control systems, devices and algorithms are described for improving boat efficiency, safety and convenience, particularly for electric motor powered boats. The overall efficiency of electric boat propulsion is improved by matching the needs of the propeller with the magnetic field requirements of the motor. Efficiency also is improved by limiting slip at different boat speeds. Rapid and fully electronic propeller shut off systems also are described for enhancing public acceptance of electric boats and more convenient cruise control systems are described for improving public acceptance of the boating experience.

Abstract: To simplify a mounting job for a filter and a lid at a water intake port. A filter accommodation chamber of a cylindrical shape forms a water intake port that is provided in a side wall of a stator having therein an impeller rotatably disposed. A filter of a cylindrical shape is placed in the filter accommodation chamber and an opening in the filter accommodation chamber is closed by a lid of a circular shape through either screwing or press-fitting. A flow path is integrally formed with a peripheral wall of the filter accommodation chamber. A bottom portion of the cylindrical filter is formed into an inclined surface. An inclined step portion, which abuts against an edge portion of the inclined surface of filter, is formed in the filter accommodation chamber.

Abstract: First and second pliable members are each attached to an outboard motor and to a fixed location on the transom or transom bracket associated with the outboard motor. One pliable member is used on the starboard side of the outboard motor while another is used on the port side. As the outboard motor is tilted about its trim axis, the two pliable members work in coordination with each other to exert a force on the outboard motor in a direction away from any direction in which the outboard motor is rotated about its steering axis as it is being tilted about its trim axis. This coordinated action by the two pliable members aligns the outboard motor in a straight ahead position when it is tilted upward into an inoperable position for transportation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for connecting a drive axle to a propeller. A drive member is configured to mount on a drive axle, a tubular member is coupled to the propeller, and a resilient member is configured to be positioned between the drive member and the tubular member. The drive member has an axis and includes a plurality of radially outwardly extending tabs. The tubular member is coupled to the propeller and has an axis and a plurality of radially inwardly extending tabs. The resilient member has an axis and is configured to be positioned between the outwardly extending tabs and the inwardly extending tabs. Furthermore, the resilient member is mounted coaxially with the drive member and the tubular member.

Abstract: To ensure that fitting a coupler rubber in a reverse condition will be prevented, and to ensure that the fitting direction of the coupler rubber can be visually checked even after the fitting. A driving-side coupler is provided on an end of an output shaft of an engine. A driven-side coupler is provided on an end of a drive shaft. A coupler rubber is disposed between the couplers. At least a portion of the coupler rubber is exposed between the couplers, and the exposed portion is provided with a mark indicating the fitting direction of the coupler rubber.