Abstract: The invention relates to a stand having a support arm (2) and a balance weight (AG), which, via at least one cable pull (24d,f), ensures the weight compensation of the load (G), at least a second cable pull (24f) and/or at least a safety cable (324) and possibly at least one braking device (39; 42; 45; 57) being provided as a safety measure against breakage of the working cable (24d).

Abstract: Desktop mobility is provided for a desktop electronic device by at least one mobility assembly to translate the desktop electronic device from a first position to a second position on a desktop. The mobility assembly(s) may be integral with a housing of the desktop electronic device, connected to the desktop electronic device, or combined with a platform used to provide mobility for the desktop electronic device. The mobility assembly(s) include at least one primary revolving member and at least one secondary revolving member in contact therewith. The primary and secondary revolving members may be spherically or cylindrically shaped, independently. The mobility assembly(s) may be selectably engaged with and disengaged from the desktop. Additionally, various braking mechanisms may be selectably applied to restrict movement of the desktop electronic device.

Abstract: Hidden mounting apparatus for securing a gas tank to a motorcycle chassis includes mounting brackets secured to the gas tank on opposites sides of a tunnel on the gas tank. The mounting brackets extend into the gas tank and receive ends of a mounting plate which is secured to the motorcycle chassis. Bolts extend through the mounting plate and into threaded bores in the mounting brackets. A cover plate extends over the mounting plate and is secured to the mounting brackets to cover the entire assembly. Bushings in the mounting plate help to dampen vibrations between the chassis and the tank.

Abstract: A system for mounting a sign to a structure includes a pivoted cam-locking arrangement for retaining the sign in certain orientations relative to the structure, while allowing the sign to be rotated from one to another of those orientations.

Abstract: An easy viewing invisible mounting system includes a right angle bracket and a substantially planar, longitudinally extending hanger. The hanger defines, adjacent its top end, a circular aperture adapted to receive a fastener therethrough to mount the hanger on the wall, and, remote from its top end, a longitudinally aligned and spaced apart pair of elongated slots oriented parallel to a longitudinal axis of the hanger. A fastener extends through each slot to secure the hanger to the bracket vertical edge while enabling limited relative vertical sliding movement thereof along the hanger longitudinal axis, whereby the hanger may be slid in one direction for storage with the entirety of the hanger disposed on the bracket vertical edge or slid in the opposite direction to expose the aperture above the bracket for viewing during mounting of the hanger on the wall. The system may include a pair of the hangers, one on each bracket edge, and one or both hangers may afford a shelf-lock feature.

Abstract: A support device for mounting a sunshade on a platform, and includes a mount member secured on the platform, an angle adjusting member pivoted to the mount member so as to be rotatable relative to the mount member, and an anchoring member mounted movably on an adjusting segment of the angle adjusting member and adapted to anchor an elongate housing of the sunshade. A positioning member is disposed on the anchoring member and is retainingly displaceable between proximate and distal adjusting regions on the adjusting segment so as to enable adjustment of angular position of the anchoring member. By rotating the angle adjusting member relative to the mount member, the anchoring member as well as the sunshade can be adjusted to a desired height.

Abstract: A holding and positioning system for locating adjunct surgical accessory instruments relative to a patient's body during arthroscopic surgery.

Abstract: A holder (10) for a beverage container, such as a beverage bottle, is integratable into a motor vehicle. The holder includes a support (16) that is pivotable on a side wall (20) of a pigeon hole (12) so that by swiveling of the support (16), a receiving area for placement of the drink container (48) is separable from the remainder of the pigeon hole (12). By swiveling of the support (16), the size of the receiving area is adjustable.

Abstract: A recessed light bracket includes a base having securing plates punched directly from the base and arranged on two opposite sides of the base so as to form a guiding track and two retainers respectively extending out of the base so that the base is able to be mounted to ceiling supports, a pair of hanger bars respectively and slidably mounted in a corresponding one of the guiding tracks of the base so that the base is adapted to be mounted on ceiling supports, a junction box mounted on a top face of the base for regulating voltage, and a light securing device extending out from a side of the base for holding a light bulb.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for adjusting the inclination of a seat squab (12) of a vehicle seat (10), wherein the device (18) has a rocker (20) with an upper and a lower rocker element (22, 24) which are pivotably movably connected together by lateral bearing bushes (36). Fixed to the upper rocker element (22) is a toothed bridge (38) with mutually oppositely disposed bridge tooth arrangements (40) which are concentric with respect to the bearing bushes (36). Provided between the two bridge tooth arrangements (40) of the toothed bridge (38) are two toothed sliders (64) with slider tooth arrangements (66). Provided between the two toothed sliders (64) is a locking member (48) rotatable about a rotary axis (26) extending through the bearing bushes (36). The two toothed sliders (64) are linearly movably guided on the lower rocker element (24) between a locking position and a release and adjusting position.

Abstract: A seat support having a clevis having an annular base and upper and lower arms rotatably mounted on and extending radially outward from the annular base; at least a first support column extending downwardly from the annular base; seat mounting ball bushings having at least a first laterally extending tongue, the at least first tongue being received by the clevis; and at least a first clevis pin attaching the at least first tongue to the clevis.

Abstract: A seat slide device for a vehicle includes a lower rail, an upper rail and a shoe. The shoe includes a base portion attached to an engaging portion of one of the rails and a slide portion slidable along an engaged portion of the other rail. The slide portion and the base portion are integrally formed with one another. The slide portion contacts the base portion when a load equal to or greater than a predetermined load is applied, and the base portion has a surface possessing a shape which increases the contact area with the slide portion when the load increases.

Abstract: An adjustable handrest for artists which is capable of attachment to a frame for supporting a worksurface on which a painting or other work of art may be applied. The handrest includes an elongated hand support member which spans the work surface and each end of which is independently vertically adjustable with respect to the other. The handrest is equally well-adapted for use by left-or right-handed users.

Abstract: A universally applicable fishing rod support capable of being utilized on any type of terrain and/or surface for the effective support and proper angling position of any type and size fishing rod placed thereon, wherein an angler is able to move from passive to active engagement upon the quick and unhindered removal of the fishing rod from the fishing rod support.

Abstract: A support frame is designed to prevent a heavy-duty machinery from falling and is formed of a support board and a pad support. The support board has an inverted U-shaped cross section and is provided at the bottom end of two side segments thereof with a level board. Each side segment and each level board are provided therebetween with a reinforcing rib. The pad support has an inverted U-shaped cross section and is located at the bottom of the support board such that the pad support is disposed between the two side segments of the support board, and that the pad support is connected with the support board, and further that a receiving space is formed between the pad support and the support board. The level boards are fixed on the ground surface to provide a tremendous fixation force. The heavy-duty machinery is securely fixed on the ground surface by a plurality of the support frames of the present invention.

Abstract: A closed end of a one piece flexible elastomeric seal is mounted in one end of a tubular liquid concrete tight frame that is mounted on a removable door of one wall of a concrete wall mold, the other open end of the flexible seal is in liquid concrete tight sealing contact with the other wall of the concrete wall mold.

Abstract: A sliding pin is selectively mounted to the back of a poured concrete wall form panel for use in combination with a standard wedge for coupling adjacent panels of the concrete wall form together. The pin when attached to the panel conveniently slides relative to the panel to and between engaged, stowed and retracted positions. Furthermore, the pin is captured within a carrier and is rotatable for convenient access to the slot in the shank of the pin. The components of the system are durable to withstand impact blows by a hammer or other tool, do not require specialized hardware for their use and will not be fouled by splashed concrete or other debris.

Abstract: An actuator for controlling the flow of a fluid stream through a valve comprising a shape memory alloy element that positions a valve element to a first position when said SMA element is in an ambient temperature state and a second position when said SMA element is in an elevated temperature state, and a flow plate situated in the fluid stream in a position upstream of the SMA element and having a through-hole pattern to increase the velocity of fluid around the SMA element while it is in its elevated temperature state so as to cool the SMA element by fluid controlled by said valve and return the SMA element to its ambient temperature state.

Abstract: A valve insert is used to be mounted at least partially the outlet of a cylinder valve of a cylinder to allow a fluid to pass through the valve when a fluid connector is at least partially connected to the valve insert and/or the cylinder valve. The valve insert includes a body member adapted to be mount at least partially in the outlet of the cylinder valve; a valve member that moves in the body member, a docking member on the valve member adapted to contact at least a portion of the fluid connector and adapted to form a sealing relationship with the fluid connector; and a seal member that is movable by the valve member between an opened and a closed positioned.

Abstract: An automatic flusher employs an infrared-light-type object sensor to provide an output on the basis of which a control circuit decides whether to flush a toilet. After each pulse of transmitted radiation, the control circuit pushes a new entry onto stack if the resultant percentage of reflected radiation differs significantly from the last, and it includes in that entry's direction field an indication of whether the percentage change was positive or negative. Otherwise, the control circuit increments the existing top entry's duration field. From the numbers of entries in a row having a given direction and the sums of the values in their duration fields, the control circuit determines whether a user has approached the facility and then withdrawn from it, and it operates the flusher's valve accordingly.

Abstract: The valve device includes a valve body and a bonnet with a fitting clamped therebetween and extending within body and bonnet bores. The fitting and valve body have bore portions with a valve stem extended therein and through a valve seat and having opposite end portions of the same diameters and in fluid sealing relationship with the above bore portions axially opposite the valve seat. The body has inlet and outlet passages opening to the fitting and body bores axially opposite the valve seat and axially intermediate the stem end portions. A sensor is connected to the valve stem and is movable against spring action to move the valve stem to its open position. An actuator, for example an electric motor, is mounted to the bonnet and operable for forcing the sensor to move the valve stem to its valve open position.

Abstract: A gate valve (2) comprising valve body (4, 6) and a gate element (8) movable to selectively interrupt a flow passage through the valve body (4, 6). The gate element (8) is supported for rotation in a correspondingly shaped recess (14) in the valve body (4, 6). In one embodiment rotation of the gate element (8) is effected by drive means comprising a first member (10) mounted for rotation in the valve body (4, 6) and a second member (12) mounted for rotation in the gate element (8), the first and second members (10, 12) being linked such that rotational movement of the first member (10) is translated into rotational movement of the gate element (8) by the second member (12). In an alternative embodiment rotation of the gate element (8) is effected by a toothed rack (82).

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve, comprising a valve body for controlling a medium flowing through the valve, a valve housing (3), in which the valve body (1), which has at least one gasket (4) for sealing cooperation with the valve housing (3) or where appropriate with a cage (5) arranged in the valve housing, is axially displaceable by a spindle (6) in the direction towards and from a valve seating (7) in the valve. The gasket (4) extends peripherally around the circumference of the valve body (1) and is expandable in the radial direction to tight abutment against the valve housing (3) or the cage (5) arranged in the latter through axial pressing of at least one press member (9′) acting on the gasket (4) when the valve body (1) is just before and/or in its closing position.

Abstract: An economical jack stand for use with a power unit has a rectangular base plate with a tubular housing having a lower end attached to the base plate. A “U” shaped ratchet shaft with ratchet teeth on the forward edges thereof, is telescopically inserted within the housing and is extendable and retractable therein. The jack stand has a pair of pawls interconnected by a pin, with each pawl adapted to be engagable with a respective tooth on the ratchet shaft, and with the pin pivotally attached to the upper end of the housing. An actuator spring is secured to the pin forming a handle for rotating the pawls into engagement with the teeth of the shaft, and further for rotating the pawls for disengagement from the teeth of the shaft. The components are suitably formed from standard sheet metal and metal plate stock with minimal machining and welding required to form and assemble the economical jack stand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a jack with supporting parts, which are provided as profiles that have U-shaped cross-sections and lateral profile limbs (15, 17) or which are provided as elements with laterally elevated sheet metal lobes (13). Said supporting parts are pivotally interconnected by joints (5, 6) in such a manner that the lateral profile limbs (15, 17) and/or the elevated sheet metal lobes (13) overlap in the vicinity of the joints (5, 6), and arbors pass through borings in the lateral profile limbs (15, 17) or elevated sheet metal lobes (13). The aim of the invention is to reduce the weight of a jack of the aforementioned type as well as the risk of the profile limb (15, 17) kinking.

Abstract: An electrical wire pulling apparatus for pulling for electrical cable into an electrical circuit housing includes an elongated member having a top end and a bottom end. An upper bracket is attached to the elongated member and is removably attachable to the housing. A lower bracket is attached to the elongated member. The lower bracket is removably attachable to the pair of side walls of the housing. A saddle is removably attached to the elongated member. A motor is removably positioned in the saddle. A shaft is attached to the motor and extends outwardly away from the saddle. The motor selectively rotates the shaft. The shaft is orientated generally perpendicular to the elongated member. Electrical cable may be extended through the aperture and attached to the shaft such that the cable is pulled through the aperture and wound on the shaft.

Abstract: A lift assembly having a drum rotatably mounted to a frame and linearly translatable with respect to the frame. A plurality of head blocks are connected to the frame along a helical mounting path, wherein linear translation of the drum during takeoff or take-up maintains a predetermined fleet angle between a take off point from the drum and the head block.

Abstract: A light weight, folding, portable jump unit for use in horse jumping constructed of durable and weather proof materials. The unit is constructed in two halves that fold together so that their flat backs are touching. Fasteners hold the unit in a folded position and handles are provided on the top of the halves as a way of carrying the unit. In use, the halves are extended so that they are aligned with each other and are placed between the traditional jumping standards. Each half is provided with a broad base so that the unit is free standing and stable. The bases are optionally provided with grommets for admitting bouquets of artificial flowers, provided with a curtain for draping over a pole that extends between the jumping standards, and with one or more flaps onto which pole are placed for further stabilizing the unit.

Abstract: A tamper resistant mixture adjustment screw arrangement for a carburetor. The arrangement includes a carburetor body having at least one air/fuel adjustment screw threaded therein. The adjustment screw has a threaded shank and a head portion. The head portion is defined by a smooth top surface and an undulant, uneven side surface capable of being engaged and mated by an adjusting tool having a complementary undulant, uneven side surface capable of being engaged and mated by an adjusting tool having a complementary undulant, uneven surface for initially adjusting the air/fuel mixture in the carburetor. A blocking curb extends from the carburetor body to a level which at least substantially corresponds to a projecting extent of each adjustment screw and being closely spaced to the screw head to prevent the screw from being turned by commonly available tools, but to permit the screw to be adjusted by the adjusting tool.

Abstract: An air spring assembly has a pair of spaced end plates and a flexible sleeve extending therebetween forming an internal fluid chamber. One of the end plates is a bead plate which is crimped to an open end of the sleeve. An insert having an internally threaded hole is mounted in a central hole formed in the bead plate. An externally threaded coupler having a hollow bore is mounted in a central opening formed in an end member of an auxiliary reservoir and is threadably engaged with the internally threaded hole to mount the auxiliary reservoir in an abutting relationship on the air spring bead plate to provide a variable rate air spring. A fluid path is provided through the threaded connection for the flow of fluid between the air spring and auxiliary reservoir.

Abstract: A powertrain mount comprises an orifice plate and a track member. The orifice plate has an exit, a first surface sloping toward the exit, and an inner surface. The track member has an outer surface proximate the first surface of the orifice plate, and the outer surface of the track member has an entrance. A containment plate forms an orifice track with the first and inner surfaces of the orifice plate and with the outer surface of the track member.

Abstract: A shock absorber comprising: a cylinder body has a piston rod movably received therein, a shock absorbing spring is mounted to the cylinder body and biased between the piston rod and the cylinder body, a buffering spring is mounted to an end of the piston rod in the cylinder body and biased between the inner edge of the cylinder body and the end of the piston rod.

Abstract: A tool for positioning and installing paneling sections, such as drywall sections, on underlying walls. The tool is initially secured to a wall, and comprises a vertical surface parallel to the wall and a downwardly angled surface. These surfaces, together with the wall, form a gap, which accommodates and temporarily holds a paneling section in place and therefore allows for easy installation and/or repositioning of the paneling. The downwardly angled surface forces the paneling section against the wall. The tool also may include a mounting surface with screw slots, these screw slots being capable of engaging and disengaging the screw to permit easy removal of the tool following use. A second angled surface may be positioned so as to guide the paneling into the gap.

Abstract: A clamp comprises at least two opposed clamping surfaces and at least two opposed second clamping surfaces disposed perpendicularly to them, at least two opposed pressure-bearing surfaces spaced apart and located on longitudinal axes of the first clamping surfaces and disposed at an angle from the first clamping surfaces, and two rigid pressure-bearing points, one of the pressure-bearing points located to align when in use adjacent to one of the pressure-bearing surfaces and the other pressure-bearing point located to align when in use adjacent to the other pressure-bearing surface. A device or manner of imparting a longitudinal force such that the pressure-bearing surfaces are urged against the pressure-bearing points is also included. As the angled pressure-bearing surfaces slide over the pressure-bearing points in response to the longitudinal force, that longitudinal force is translated into a clamping force that urges the opposed clamping surfaces towards each other.

Abstract: A hydraulic cylinder (4) moves a rod (3) in the direction of the axial center. The interior of a casing member (2) has an annular pressure booster (7) for pressurizing the oil in an external hydraulic chamber (6). The casing member (2) has a pressurized oil feed port (27) for feeding pressurized oil to the rod-moving hydraulic cylinder (4) and the input oil chamber (16) of the pressure booster (7). A throttle valve (8) is interposed in an oil supply channel extending from the pressurized oil feed port (27) to the input oil chamber (16). An oil discharge channel, extending from the input oil chamber (16) to the pressurized oil feed port (27), is provided with a nonreturn valve capable of discharging pressurized oil from the input oil chamber (16). The nonreturn valve (9) is opened when the pressurized oil is discharged through the pressurized oil feed port (27).

Abstract: A conveying unit that is useable for the conveyance of generally flat objects, particularly in a folder of a rotary printing press, includes endless first and second belts and a roller. A conveying path for the flat objects extends initially between the two belts and then subsequently between the second belt and the surface of the roller. The second belt is driven by a drive device at a speed which can be regulated independently of the rotational speed of the roller.

Abstract: A lap separator system opens a sheet in a pocket traveling in a direction at a given speed, the pocket having forward and rearward walls pivotally connected to one another and, together, defining a sheet-receiving opening, and includes a moveable separator carrier, a separator connected to the carrier, the separator carrier conveying the separator in the transport direction along the pocket at a speed greater than the given speed, and the separator sequentially contacting the rearward wall, the sheet in the pocket, and then the forward wall and sequentially releasing the rearward wall, at least a portion of the sheet in the pocket, and then the forward wall. The system can be part of a sheet-collating machine having a conveyor, a sheet feeding device, and many pockets. A method for opening a sheet includes displacing the separator to sequentially contact and release the walls and sheet.

Abstract: An independent motor/reductor drives a conveyance device that feeds a converting press. The converting press includes a number of stations including a feeding station, a converting station, a waste stripping station and a delivery station. The conveyance device services the stations and includes two endless gripper bar chains to convey sheet material through the converting press. A transverse drive shaft drives the conveyance device under the control of the independent motor/reductor. The independent motor/reductor provides motion trajectories for the conveyance device that are independent of, but synchronized with, the serviced stations. The arrangement improves throughput, reduces machine wear and results in a simplified design.

Abstract: A laser-beam printer includes a main unit and a plurality of tray units that can be stacked one upon the other under the main unit. Each of the tray units has a resist roller. The resist roller has a function of adjusting a deviation of a recording sheet fed from stacked sheets on a sheet supporting plate by a sheet feed roller and a function of feeding the recording sheet fed from a tray unit provided immediately below the main unit toward the main unit. A resist roller for adjusting a deviation of the recording medium is also provided upstream from an image forming unit in the main unit.

Abstract: A sheet-braking system and method of operation for a delivery of a sheet-processing machine, includes a braking belt revolving during operation and undergoing periodic decelerating and accelerating phases. The braking belt further includes a braking strand passable over a suction region providing a suction effect passing through the braking strand. The suction region is overlapped throughout the duration of a respective decelerating phase, by a respective sheet deposited on the braking strand.

Abstract: A bearing containing and force applying device comprises a single piece member including an adjustable force applying spring clip having a chest portion for mounting over and against a bearing device. The chest portion has first and second edges; a first surface, and a second surface for contacting an outer or back end of the bearing member. The adjustable force applying spring clip also has bearing retaining members connected to the second surface of the chest portion for receiving and retaining the bearing member; and resilient shoulder portions connected the first and second edges and bent backwards towards the first or back surface of the chest portion.

Abstract: A multilayered decorative puzzle apparatus constructed into a three dimensional geometric structure. The puzzle apparatus further includes an innermost and an outermost layer. Each layer further comprises a set of puzzle pieces which are arranged around a rod securely attached to the center of a base. The base supports the constructed geometric structure. A cover is provided to encompass and protect the constructed geometric structure.

Abstract: A board game for enhancing the spelling skills of each of several players of different ages. The board game comprises a board with a start position, a finish position, with a lengthy path defined by discrete spaces extending therebetween in a serpentine fashion. The path also includes intersecting circles and a by pass leg. Each player receives a game pawn, or marker, and advances same along the spaces on the pathway by rolling six dice, with a different letter on each face. The extent of movement is governed by the number of letters in each word that the player builds from letters on the exposed faces of the dice, augmented by an element of chance introduced by Pick-a-Card cards and/or Keep-a-Letter for Life cards. The player receives one of these cards when his pawn lands on a designated space in the pathway. Additionally, movement controlling spaces in the path come into play when a pawn lands directly on one of these spaces.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method wherein a side bet game is integrated with a base casino game. The side bet is based on the outcome of a random event or multiple random events that takes place before the base casino game begins. A wide variety of random events could be utilized, such as: the value, color or suit of a random card, the roll of dice, the spin of a wheel or slot reel, the flip of a coin, electronically displaying a random number on display means, etc. If the player wins the side bet, both the amount wagered and the amount won become a mandatory wager, and must be wagered on the immediately following hand of the base casino game. One type of embodiment of the present invention will require that if the player loses the side bet game, the side bet is collected, and the player must place a wager in order to participate in the immediately following hand of the base casino game.

Abstract: A set of cards for playing a game is provided. Each card has items selected from a predetermined category printed thereon. The category is identified on the card and items are arranged in subgroups according to different degrees of difficulty regarding their perceived recognizability as being members of a set falling within the category. A board which may be used for playing a game using the cards is also provided.

Abstract: A method of a house apportionment of a bonus value during bonus casino game play, entry for which occurs during play of an underlying game of chance. A method of house apportionment awards the player a portion of the bonus value for the bonus game and adds the remainder of the bonus value to at least one account available to reward subsequent players such that the bonus value paid by the house is constant and the house advantage is fixed regardless of player proficiency in the bonus casino game. The bonus casino games include knowledge-based playing. The step of awarding in the bonus game is a function of the wager, the frequency that the bonus game occurs, the expected return in the game without the bonus and the expected bonus monitoring pay out value.

Abstract: A circumferential film-riding seal operative in a gaseous or liquid environment about a rotating shaft is provided so that it is able to function with extended lifetime, low leakage, and a high-pressure difference thereacross. These characteristics are achieved by the employment of a segmented seal ring mounted in tandem with a floating load ring surrounding the rotating shaft. The seal ring has a bore surface thereon confronting the shaft, and the bore surface has a circumferential lift region located downstream of a circumferential bearing region. The bearing region has additional lift grooves either in the seal ring or in the shaft surface confronting the bearing region, together with feed grooves connecting the additional lift grooves, respectively, to a higher-pressure region adjacent the shaft.

Abstract: Unitary radial lip seals are useful to provide permanent lubrication to rotary shaft and bearing assemblies. In addition, these seals also function as excluder seals to keep dirt, chemicals, and other contaminants from contacting the lubricated surfaces. However, previous radial lip seals have a tendency to wear or cut a groove into the associated rotary shaft, as the shaft is rotated during normal operation of the machine. The present disclosure describes a radial lip seal having a sleeve, a seal case, a faceplate and flexible member. This improved seal also has a second sleeve operably positioned between the shaft and the faceplate wiper ring that alleviates the tendency of the wiper ring to cut a groove into the shaft during normal operation of the machine.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for closing off an end of a chamber formed between a plurality of rollers of a pressing apparatus, comprises a seal member made of a hard seal material such as carbon fiber material. The sealing arrangement is preferably a self-loaded sealing arrangement.

Abstract: A snowmobile ski includes a bridge adapted to connect to a ski leg of a snowmobile, a ski body having an inner lateral edge, an outer lateral edge, a top surface adapted to be connected the bridge, and a bottom surface adapted for moving over snow, a keel running lengthwise along the bottom surface of the ski body in such a manner that a centerline of the keel is offset from a centerline of the bridge in a direction toward the outer lateral edge of the ski body, and a runner connected to the keel.