Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachseventeen’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting approximately July 17 to July 25 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular production of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit having an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with mild, sweet, sub-acid, white flesh. 6. Fruit that ripens in the early maturity season.

Abstract: A new and distinct peppermint plant ‘McKenzie’ characterized by its upright growth habit, vigorous and abundant root growth, resistance to Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae), Mint rust (Puccinia menthe Pers), Mint wilt (Verticillium dahliae and Verticillium albo-atrum), and a distinct flower spike with mostly pinkish white petals and consistent oil quality throughout its phases of maturity.

Abstract: A multi-plate clutch 1 of a boss driving type is provided with structure to make it easy to replace a boss, and to limit the number of parts. The clutch 1 basically includes a flywheel 2, a boss 9, a clutch cover assembly 3, and input-output friction members such as clutch disks 42 and 43, an intermediate plate 44, and a pressure plate 17. The boss 9 is detachably coupled to the flywheel 2. The boss 9 includes an annular portion 10 and a plurality of columnar portions 11, which are formed integrally with the annular portion 10. The columnar portions 11 extend in an axial direction from the annular portion 10. Each of the columnar portions 11 is disposed circumferentially next to one another in a circular pattern with a radial pass-through space formed therebetween The clutch cover assembly 3 includes a clutch cover 16 which is detachably coupled to the boss 9, a pressure plate 17, and a diaphragm spring assembly 18.

Abstract: A retract mechanism for a magnet head which can read from and/or write to a disk, the mechanism includes a spring arm which supports the head and urges the head toward the disk. The spring arm includes a cam follower which rides along the surface of the cam, which has two parallel horizontal surfaces and two incline surfaces. The spring arm is moved by an actuator in a radial direction along the disk. When the spring arm is moved radially away from the center of the disk, the cam urges the spring arm upwardly, thereby lifting the head up and away from the disk. As the spring arm continues to move radially away from the center of the disk, the cam guides the spring arm such that the head rests safely on a landing platform.

Abstract: A device for identifying a determined repetitive sequence of predetermined signals arriving on a modem. The device includes a delay circuit so that all the words of a sequence are simultaneously present; a combination circuit for providing a combined word; a circuit for calculating the modulus of each combined word and for comparing this modulus with a threshold; a circuit for counting clock pulses corresponding to the rate at which words arrive; a circuit for inhibiting the counting circuit when the modulus of the combined word is lower than the threshold; and a circuit for providing an identification signal when a predetermined number of clock signals is counted.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the identification of metastatic sequences. Cells from a cell line or an animal tissue are treated to form a cell line predisposed to metastasis. Treated cells are implanted in an animal of at a primary site and incubated for a period of time sufficient for the cells to proliferate and develop metastases at secondary sites. Expressed sequences from cells at the primary and secondary sites are amplified by differential display polymerase chain reaction and compared. Differentially expressed sequences are identical identified and can be cloned and sequenced. These sequences can be used as probes in the diagnosis of metastatic disorders, as probes to isolate metastatic sequences and as a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A goaltender's leg pad toe anchor includes a houve which is secured to the lower portion of a leg pad. Two elongate bands extend downwardly from the houve, with the bands being drawn through and crossed within a toe opening of a skate blade carrier. Each of the bands is releasably attached to a transverse strap which extends beneath the skate from one side of the leg pad to the other. The ends of the bands may be looped, with the transverse strap being threaded through the loops.

Abstract: A protective garment, such as a protective coat or protective coveralls, for a firefighter or for an emergency worker is provided with a shoulder pad, which is worn between the protective coat and a shoulder of a wearer. The shoulder pad is attached detachably, as by a hook-and-loop fastener, to a shoulder strap of suspenders worn by the wearer or to the protective garment. The shoulder pad contains a bladder, which is adapted to be inflated with a suitable fluid, preferably air, so to increase an air space between the protective coat and the shoulder of the wearer. The air space provides thermal insulation between the protective garment and the shoulder of the wearer.

Abstract: An article of headwear (1), preferably of moisture absorbent cloth, having two narrow end sections (4a, 4b) and a wide middle section (7) for covering the head and neck of a wearer. The inner side (3) of the middle section (7) contains a pocket (10) near the bottom (9) for holding thermal matter (15), such as frozen liquid or heat pads. An optional semi-circular headband (5) on the inner side (3) of the middle section (7) above the pocket (10) may assist in placing and holding the headwear to a forehead on a person. An optional visor (11) extending from the top portion (8) of the headwear is also provided. The end sections may serve as handles to be held by the hands. Various other fastening means (13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, 18a, 18b, 19a, 19b) have been provided for securing the headwear to the head of a wearer. The outside (2) of the headwear may also serve as a medium for advertising (6).

Abstract: Ear defenders comprising an elastic headband (1) and an ear muff (4) arranged on the inside of each leg (2) of the headband. The ear muffs (4) are arranged displaceably along the insides of the legs (2) from the end positions of the legs and so far along the legs that the free ends (7) of the latter can be bent towards and connected to one another, so that the legs completely surround the ear muffs (4). This means that the ear defenders can be compressed before storage in, for example, a pocket.

Abstract: Two elongated, flat, belt end-tabs (20) and (32) made of a material suitable for permanent attachment to opposite ends of a torso-encircling strap (38). The first said belt end-tab (20) having Velcro hook (28) material attached lengthwise to it's underside and, the second said belt end-tab (32) having Velcro loop (34) material attached lengthwise to it's topside. Said belt end tabs (20) and (32) being releasably attachable to each other in an overlapping fashion by the mating of said Velcro hook (28) and said Velcro loop (34). Said Velcro hook (28) being a predetermined length so that approximately one inch of the free end of said belt end tab (20) is left uncovered so that pull-grip (30) is formed. In addition, a belt buckle (22) is mounted to the first said belt end tab (20) by means of a buckle positioning hole (24) which gives the assembly the deceptive appearance of being fastened with a buckle.

Abstract: A form-fitting chest protector. In one embodiment, the chest protector includes a pair of detachably secured wing portions. A main portion of the chest protector has a variable thickness and substantially overlies the chest and abdomen of the athlete to absorb impacts to the athlete from a projectile. The wing portions are separate from the main portion, but are detachably secured to the chest protector to permit each wing portion to be adjustable when the chest protector is worn by the athlete. The wing portions facilitate a constant form-fit no matter how the body of the athlete flexes.

Abstract: A toilet bowl ventilation apparatus for treating air from a toilet having an intake duct proximal to the toilet bowl, a hose for connecting the intake duct to a fan unit creating a vacuum through the intake duct and the hose so as to draw air from the toilet bowl region into the intake duct and then through the hose, a dispensing unit with a filter for treating air that receives the air drawn from the toilet bowl by the vacuum for creating a vacuum; and one or more switches for activating the apparatus. The toilet bowl ventilation apparatus can have a proximity sensor that can detect the presence of a person proximal to the toilet.

Abstract: A combination of a handrail cover and a handrail consisting of a strip of heavy duty polyester based fabric, blended and dyed to resist fading and impregnated with UV protecting liquids, a strip of closed cell neoprene foam layer having two adhesive surfaces is laminated to the fabric, a zipper is attached to opposite ends of the fabric, the cover is wrapped around the handrail, and zipped closed. The inner elastic surface prevents the cover from sliding on the handrail. A tie wrap further secures the cover while covering the zipper in the locked position.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a washbasin for babies comprising a main portion shaped as a real washbasin, with a central concavity and a flat peripheral portion surrounding it, intended to serve as rest surface for the main portion on the edge of a bidet or on a special rest stand, and a portion hinged to said main portion so as to allow opening the washbasin for use and closing the washbasin for carrying it like a briefcase. On its inside wall surface, the hinged portion of the main portion is provided with means for attaching a mirror and healthcare products for the baby.

Abstract: A spray handle support assembly includes a support sleeve with outer threads and a support collar. An installation nut that includes inner threads engages the outer threads of the support sleeve. The inner threads of the installation nut include a ramped surface that allows for the inner threads to ride over the outer threads of the support sleeve. The installation nut is then able to pull upward over the support sleeve to engage a bottom surface of the installation deck. Support sleeve includes a flange in a trim collar that engages an upper surface of the deck. The installation nut is pulled upward to engage the bottom surface of the deck and secure the support sleeve in place.

Abstract: A support deck for a sofa bed having a plurality of support members is interconnected at joints such that when a force is applied to one side of the deck the deck will yield but when a force is applied to the opposite side, the deck will be relatively resilient. The support members consist of molded plastic links which are serially and pivotally interconnected to form the deck from a number of generally parallel longitudinal columns of links. Each link includes a planar upper surface for supporting the mattress and a reinforcing rib on the lower surface for added strength. Pivot pins are used to interconnect the links and a stop is provided on each end of the link to restrict the upward flexing or movement of the joined links. The links are economically and easily manufactured thereby providing a commercially competitive sofa bed without the detrimental aspects associated with prior sofa bed structures.

Abstract: A bed assembly provides an enlarged sleeping surface area as compared to a standard Queen sized bed. Specifically, in the disclosed bed assemblies, the sleeping surface area is about 64 inches to about 68 inches wide and about 77 inches to about 82 inches long. This can be accomplished by providing both a mattress and a foundation having the appropriate, enlarged sleeping surface area, or by combining an enlarged mattress with a foundation having at least one standard Queen sized surface. The mattress and foundation can be fit into a bed frame made of a suitable size to fit the bottom surface of the foundation (i.e., either “enlarged” or standard Queen size). The enlarged sleeping surface of the bed may be between about 65 inches to about 67 inches wide and about 78 inches to about 80 inches long. This enlarged sleeping surface area provides a more comfortable and restful sleep for two occupants.

Abstract: An improved blanket is provided having improved insulation, comfort, care and maintenance characteristics. The blanket is constructed of three layers of hydrophobic material which are secured together. Preferably, the layers of fabric are comprised of 100% polyester fleece fabric. The fixed proximity of three layers of polyester fleece fabric in a single blanket optimizes the extraordinary range of insulation capabilities of this unique, ultralight hydrophobic material.

Abstract: The bed (10) is provided with a height-adjustable lower frame (14) comprising a plurality of supporting legs (16) and with an upper frame (12) connected with said lower frame. Each supporting leg (16) comprises at its lower end (38) a swivelling and/or guide roller (40) which is received by the supporting leg (16) and is enclosed by a supporting edge (52) of the supporting leg (16) at the lower end (38) of the latter. Said roller (40) is retained by a retaining element (42,44) which is displaceably guided along the supporting leg (16) for the purpose of moving the roller (40) out of the lower end (38) of the supporting leg (16) beyond the supporting edge (52) of the latter and into the lower end (38) of the supporting leg (16). A lifting means (56) is movable out of the upper end (68) of the supporting leg (16) and into the upper end (68) of the supporting leg (16), said lifting means (56) comprising a fastening element (76) which is connected with the upper frame (12).

Abstract: An apparatus is configured to be located on a frame of a patient support, the frame having a top surface configured to support a patient, the top surface having a length dimension and a width dimension. The apparatus includes an overlay positioned over the frame of the patient support, the overlay having an upper surface to support the patient and a lower surface configured to abut the top surface of the patient support. The overlay has a width dimension greater than the width dimension of the top surface. A retainer maintains the overlay in a desired position on the frame.

Abstract: A multifunctional device for removing material from an edge of an object and lifting an object from a support surface is provided. The device includes front and rear portions that are positioned at an angle relative to one another to form a pivot point. The front portion is positioned beneath the object while a user applies a downward force on the rear portion to rotate the device about the pivot point to lift the object from the surface. A pair of opposed sidewalls extend from an upper surface of the device and a top wall is coupled between the sidewalls to form a channel. At least one protrusion extends from the top wall into the channel to remove material from the edge. In addition, a tab may extend into an aperture formed in the rear portion to engage and assist in the removal of a lid from a bottle.

Abstract: A fully floating gangway comprises a movable frame sandwiched movably in an operating plane between lower and upper parallel bearing surfaces which are supported from and positioned below a first platform. A gangway extends from the frame's front end for extending to another platform such as an aircraft doorway so that the gangway can be aligned therewith by manipulating the frame in the operating plane. Preferably the frame and bearing surfaces are supported in a mobile structures such as passenger ramp. The gangway is preferably pivoted from the frame for adapting to differential elevations. The pivoting gangway can be counterbalanced for ease of manipulation. A braking system is provided to lock gangway against movement once positioned.

Abstract: A multiple wafer cleaning apparatus comprising a first module (12), having a first spaced-apart brush assembly having an inner brush (21a) and an outer brush (22a), each brush having a brush pad (102) and a platen (103), and a second module (14) having a second spaced-apart brush assembly (22) having an inner brush (22a) and an outer brush (22b), each brush having a brush pad (102) and a platen (103), each pair of spaced-apart, opposing, vertically disposed brushes (21) and (22) for scrubbing vertically disposed semiconductor wafers (25), in tanks (28). The two modularized sets of motorized, rotating, opposed, pancake shaped brushes (12) and (14), grip the freely rotating wafers (25) causing the wafers (25) to rotate in the same direction as the brushes.

Abstract: A sweeping unit which can be affixed to a carrier vehicle or a trailer, comprising a supporting frame and at least one motor-driven rotary brush which is rotationally mounted around the longitudinal axis thereof. The supporting frame is provided with supporting wheels, whereby the vertical distance of said wheels from the axis of the rotary brush can be modified by means of an adjusting device comprising at least one adjusting member and a control unit. A sensor is provided for the detection of driving torque or the driving power of the rotary brush or an associated variable, whereby the signal from said sensor is switched to the control unit. The control unit determines the working position of the adjusting member corresponding to an optimum contact surface between the brush and the ground as a function of the contact position between the ground and the adjusting member, characterized by a sharp increase in said sensor signal when the rotary brush is lowered.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning film comprising a mounting surface supporting: a first film core for holding film to be cleaned; a first film platter for supporting the first film core; at least one first guide member; at least one first particle transfer roller; at least one first static reducer; a cleaning sub-assembly; at least one pair of buffers; at least one second particle transfer roller; at least one second guide member; a second film core for receiving the film; and a second film platter supporting the second film core. The cleaning sub-assembly is comprised of a pair of drive rollers, a pair of applicators disposed on the drive rollers, a solvent tank to hold a cleaning solution, and a spiral screw within each solvent tank to deliver the cleaning solution to the applicators. The drive rollers and applicators rotate in opposite directions and can also be caused to move laterally.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer monofilament oriented from 3.0-6.0 times its original length having a diameter of 125-600 microns and containing 0.2-5.0% by weight, based on the weight of the monofilament, of glitter particles or film particles having a particle size of 50-400 microns in its longest diameter, a thickness of 2-50 microns and having a diameter to thickness ratio of at least 2 to 1 and wherein the longest diameter of the particle is not greater than 80% of the diameter of the monofilament and that provide the monofilament with an attractive appearance. A core sheath monofilament is also part of this invention wherein the core is a thermoplastic polymer monofilament having a sheath of the same or different thermoplastic polymer containing the above described particles. These monofilaments are particularly useful in toothbrushes and cosmetic brushes.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an electrical heating element 16 welded at 26 to the under side of the wiper housing 28, creating continuous surface contact between the metals. Through conduction, the heating element 16 heats the wiper arm components 14, 30 to a temperature sufficient to eliminate the build-up of ice during inclement weather conditions. The electric heating element 16 is wired to the windshield wiper control unit 20 and the power source 22. The heating element 16 will keep the wiper arm 30 above freezing temperatures. The system can be activated by deploying a switch located on the wiper control unit 20 by the driver when ice and freezing weather conditions prevail.

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner according to the present invention includes a cleaner main body 16, and a suction unit 24 which is rotatably disposed at the bottom of the cleaner main body 16 and includes a suction port 23 and a rotary brush 25. The cleaner main body 16 includes a dust collecting chamber 19, and a fan chamber 18 equipped with an electric fan 17 disposed at the bottom thereof. A handle 21 having a grip portion 20 and a control circuit board 22 are installed above the dust collecting chamber 19. Components such as the handle 21 and the electric fan 17 are installed at the rear of the cleaner main body 16. With this configuration, the vacuum cleaner is prevented from falling down when it is set upright. Further, the safety in use of the vacuum cleaner will be improved. Also, the user is able to easily use the vacuum cleaner. Furthermore, it is possible to finish assembling the component parts only at the rear of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A wheel protection system for moving a hose or cable on a working surface away from the wheels of a movable device, such as a portable welder. The wheel protection system includes a separate wheel guard positioned to at least partially surround each wheel of the movable device. Each wheel guard is mounted by a resilient mounting structure that allows the wheel guard to deflect upward upon contacting an irregularity on the working surface. Each wheel guard is independently mounted such that the device can be used on an irregular surface.

Abstract: A sliding resistance member (3) is interposed between a glove box (B) and a rod type air damper (21). It is assumed that when a glove box lid (L) corresponding to a open-close member starts opening, the rod type air damper (21) rotates while running idle in conjunction therewith, in a relation in which the rotary type oil damper (3) is positively interposed between the glove box (B) corresponding to the mounting shaft and the rod type air damper (21). However, since a braking force of the sliding resistance member (3) is applied to the side of the open-close member in a rotating section of the rod type air damper (21), an sufficient damper effect can be obtained even when the open-close member starts opening.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for a gaming machine including a hinge pin fixed to a door of the gaming machine and a outer sleeve fixed to a belly door frame. The outer sleeve includes first and second arms and is partially annular in cross-section defining a first gap between opposing ends of the arms. A pin element is fixed to a light chamber located behind the belly door frame and rotatably mounted inside the outer sleeve. A second gap is defined between free ends of the pin element. When the pin element is rotated to a particular orientation with respect to the outer sleeve, the first and second gaps align to allow the pin element and outer sleeve element to be simultaneously mounted around the hinge pin. Relative rotation of the pin element and outer sleeve misaligns the gaps thereby inhibiting the pin element and outer sleeve from becoming disengaged.

Abstract: A soft-touch drawer pull including a substantially rigid substrate and a rubber-like plastic attached to the outer surface of the substrate. The substrate preferably includes teeth or catches on an inner surface that interact with corresponding recesses or holes on a drawer unit or other article to allow the drawer pull to be easily secured to the unit or article. Preferably, the drawer pull further includes catches that interact with snaps on a drawer to further secure the drawer pull to the drawer.

Abstract: A tie component comprising first and second pre-crimped portions. Each pre-crimped portion has a plurality of alternating indentations and projections. The pre-crimped portions are joined by alignment and relative movement with respect to one another such that at least one of the first portion projections engages at least one of the second portion indentations and at least one of the second portion projections engages at least one of the first portion indentations.

Abstract: Bag closure 100, formed from a single length of pliable, resilient substantially-tubular hose comprises a first “base” section 10 of unmodified hose, a second narrowed “neck” section 20, and a third “clamp” section 30. Clamp section 30 is a trimmed section of hose having a substantially C-shaped cross section, formed by removing a narrow strip of hose material parallel to the hose axis. Hinge 20 is a trimmed section of hose having a substantially parenthesis-shaped cross section, formed by removing a wider strip of hose material parallel to the hose axis. A bag neck may be sealed by laying the flattened bag neck across substantially-cylindrical base 10, folding the closure at its narrowed neck or hinge 20 and forcing clamp section 30 over base 10, trapping the bag neck between base 10 and clamp 30 and forming a tight seal.

Abstract: A bag closure system for automatically closing a bag with audible and tactile feedback to indicate proper closure of the bag. The bag closure system includes a bag device having an opening, a first band positioned within a first lip of the opening, and a second band positioned within a second lip of the opening. The first band and second band are comprised of a resilient elongate material that audibly and tactilely indicate when the opening is opened or closed. The first band and the second band further provide for automatic closure of the opening to prevent loss of items within the bag device. The first band and the second band are preferably comprised of a resilient material having an arcuate cross section providing rigidity to the bands when in a straight condition.

Abstract: An integral molded surface fastener is provided having minute and peculiar engaging elements, with which a desired plasticity and tearing strength of the flat substrate are secured. The molded surface fastener may be formed together with the substrate by continuous molding where the engaging elements are each comprised of a single column portion having a substantially cross-shaped section provided by intersection of a first column portion and a second column portion and rectangular thin plate-like engaging heads extended in the shape of wings in opposite directions along the width direction of the first column portion intersecting the second column portion around a top end of the column portion, and having substantially the same width dimension as the width dimension of a top end of the second column portion.

Abstract: A two-piece lanyard release buckle having first and second ends which are adapted to receive straps. A keeper has a floor which includes front and rear portions and a first end formed in the rear portion thereof. A flexible cover is spaced apart from the floor, such that the opposed surfaces of the floor and cover define a slot therebetween. A keeper surface is formed on either of the opposed surfaces. The buckle includes side walls spaced apart from one another and which are perpendicular to the cover and floor. The cover and the floor are flexibly secured to one another and a lanyard is secured to the cover. A secure part configured to be received in the slot has a front portion and a rear portion. The secure part has at least one locking surface, wherein the keeper surface and the locking surface are at mirror imaged angles with reference to one another.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for making lead-acid storage battery plates comprising an alignment puncher for creating a plurality of alignment holes in a lead strip as the lead strip is progressively expanded and cut into a grid like pattern on an expander die system. The alignment of the lead strip is accomplished by inserting at least one alignment pin into at least one of the plurality of alignment holes that have been punched into the lead strip as the lead strip is progressively expanded and cut into a plurality of wire-like segments along opposing edges of the lead strip. After each cut, the alignment pin retracts while the lead strip is indexed.

Abstract: Surface mount capacitors are made having ultra-small dimensions of length, width and height. For example, capacitors of 0402 size and smaller may be produced having lower height than has been achieved in the prior art. The components have L-shaped terminations on respective ends thereof, providing bottom lands for mounting to a circuit board. At most, the component will have top lands of negligible size to provide a large gap width between the terminations across the top surface of the component. In some embodiments, the top surface may also include orientation indicia located thereon. The invention also provides improved methodology for terminating a capacitor or other surface mount component.

Abstract: The apparatus and method for application of a protective covering to an unprotected paper roll in locations without major paper handling equipment is described to provide an inexpensive and portable system for paper roll refurbishing. Apparatus used in the present invention includes: an apparatus for holding the body wrapper supply roll and measuring the unrolled wrapper to a desired length; an apparatus for rewinding and cutting individual wrappers for transport to the point of use; an apparatus for applying the wrappers to the paper roll; an apparatus for transporting the rolls from the resizing area to the wrapping area; and an apparatus for crimping the body wrap over the end of the roll to retain the header; an apparatus for retention of the headers and caps under pressure during curing of the retaining adhesive.

Abstract: A burnishing gear or burnishing die has a plurality of spiral gashes formed within each one of the burnishing gear teeth at a predetermined angle with respect to a transverse plane so as to define shearing edges along side involute portions of the burnishing gear teeth. The shearing edges enable enhanced finishing or burnishing operations to be performed upon workpiece gears in order to effectively remove positive imperfections, irregularities, nicks, or the like from the workpiece gear teeth so as to finish the workpiece gear in accordance with desired tolerances. The burnishing gear may be incorporated within burnishing gear systems utilizing burnishing gears characterized by different operating pressure angles as well as within burnishing gear systems that have mechanisms for reciprocating the workpiece gear during a gear burnishing operation.

Abstract: The retainer or snap-ring tool of this invention includes a pair of jaws with only one of the jaws attached to a single handle. The jaws are disposed to be spread apart one from the other by a jaw positioning device. The lower end of each jaw is equipped with a tip to interface with the free ends of various types of snap-rings. The tips force the ring to extend or contract when placing the ring on a shaft or within a cylindrical bore of a body. The jaw positioning device comprises a threaded shaft having a positioning wheel formed integral with the shaft to rotate the shaft and move the pair of tips at the ends of the jaws with respect to one another. The tips remain a fixed distance from one another without gripping the handle. The universal tool of this invention works equally well for internally and externally applied snap-rings without any changing or modification of the tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for the compression of a piston of a disk brake housing into a cylinder includes a caliper gun frame, a lever attached to the frame, a rod that extends forward and away from a user as the lever is squeezed, a hollow extension shaft attached to the frame and disposed over a portion of the rod, a retaining plate attached to a distal end of the extension shaft, a compression disk attached to a distal end of the rod and an actuating assembly attached to the frame and affected by the lever that displaces the rod in a first forward direction as the lever is squeezed. The device is positioned intermediate an inside surface of the housing and the piston whereby the compression disk bears against a top exposed surface of the piston and urges the piston into the cylinder as the lever is squeezed an amount sufficient to replace a pair of disk brake pads.

Abstract: In instruments such as Wien filters, electrostatic and/or magnetic pole pieces must be mounted on and secured to a supporting structure with a very high degree of dimensional precision, usually by brazing. To that end, a fixture is provided for holding the parts to be assembled in precise relationship and to press the pole pieces into engagement with the supporting structure while the securing operation is being carried out. The pressing is accomplished by a gravity-produced force which is, therefore, independent of positional accuracies caused by very high temperatures, such as are encountered during brazing.

Abstract: An improved plumbing workstation for use by a worker to install at least one plumbing fixture onto at least one sink, comprising a template for temporarily supporting the at least one sink, the template being adjustable to accommodate at least one size and at least one shape of the at least one sink, a frame upon which the template is mounted for 360° rotation about a horizontal axis, at least one mechanism for locking the template at selected angular positions about the horizontal axis, and retaining mechanism for retaining the at least one sink on the template and for retaining at least one sink a drain attachment on the at least one sink such that when the at least one sink is secured on the template, the template is at a generally horizontal first angular position, and when the template is rotated about the horizontal axis from the first angular position to a second angular position, the at least one sink is retained on the template to facilitate installation of the at lease one plumbing fixture and t

Abstract: A method for producing window components using polymer based, metallurgy based, extruded, injection molded, or wood material is provided. This invention provides a low cost, highly reliable, low defect method of producing window components by machining from a singular piece of material, providing bendable portions, with angled portions adapted to fit together to define a wide range of window shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A corrosion protective lacquer is for producing a corrosion protective coating, and a method is for removing the corrosion protective coating. For a more favorable removal, while maintaining simultaneous corrosion protection, the corrosion protective lacquer, and thus also the corrosion protective coating produced from it, includes protective substances that react with oxygen. The corrosion protective coating is abraded by the abrasive effect of the brake linings during braking, the protective substances of the corrosion protective coating being rubbed into the braking surface.

Abstract: A coating method according to the present invention includes a step of producing plural exterior members which constitute the outside portion of a vehicle body, and a step of forming and joining plural inside members which constitute the inside portion of the vehicle body, thereby producing a chassis. Each of the exterior members is a precoat metal sheet in which a rust-preventing layer and a coat which contains a lubricating component are formed on a surface of a metal sheet. Accordingly, the exterior members joined to the chassis need only intermediate coating and overcoating. The chassis constituent members are made of a precoat metal sheet in which a rust-preventing layer which contains a lubricating component is formed on a surface of a metal sheet. Accordingly, it is not necessary to carry out electrodeposition coating which is considered to be necessary for the chassis.