Abstract: An apparatus and method for selectively adjusting the hanging length of a piece of chain jewelry. A clasp casing is provided that receives the clasp ends of a piece of chain jewelry. Within the clasp casing is a matrix of posts. The clasp ends of the jewelry chain are fed into the casing and attached to separate posts. If attached to posts near the ends of the casing, the hanging length of the jewelry chain can be increased because the casing adds length to the jewelry chain. By wrapping the jewelry chain around the posts inside the casing, the hanging length of the jewelry chain can be dramatically shortened.

Abstract: A zipper guard is formed as a one-piece homogeneous plastic molding. Resilient hooks or latches are formed on the zipper guard to provide a simple snap-fit interconnection between lugs on a zipper slide and two pairs of engagement legs on the zipper guard. The zipper guard may be retrofitted to existing zipper slides or fitted to new zipper slides.

Abstract: A stop device for upper stops and a pull of a Nylon zipper has an upper stop formed by a left stop and a right stop; a pull being installed on one end of a zipper strip. The upper end surfaces and the bottom of the left stop and right stop are formed with protruded stop blocks, and the pull has a left and a right teeth channel, tops or bottoms of a respective teeth channel are formed with stop grooves. When the left stop and right stop enter into the two teeth channels of the pull, the left stop and right stop enter into the stop grooves. Since the stop blocks are resisted against the stop grooves, the left stop and right stop are buckled in the pull. Moreover, the left stop and right stop have the function of preventing the pull from separating from the zipper strips.

Abstract: A sheet gripping assembly comprises an elongate member having a side defining inwardly extending wall portions defining confronting channels, and a gripping member of generally zigzag configuration manually manipulable to engage into said confronting channels to secure sheet material between the elongate members and the gripping member. The elongate member may have an elongated slot for positioning therealong a threaded fastener to secure the elongate member to a second structural member.

Abstract: A buckle device capable of reducing an impact noise generated when a tongue plate (2) is inserted and eliminating a coil spring member energizing a release button (50) and a lock pin holder so as to simplify a structure, wherein a lock bar (30) has both end parts inserted into slots (16) and is mounted on a pair of side plate parts (12), both end parts of the lock bar (30) are engaged with a pair of guide grooves (54) in a pair of guide wall parts (52) of a synthetic resin release button (50) and, when the tongue plate (2) is inserted, the lock bar (30) is moved rapidly to the front end part of the slots (16) and, in this case, the end parts of the lock bar (30) are supported on a supporting part (55) at the end of the guide groove (54), not on the end of the slots (16).

Abstract: A fastening mechanism comprising a pin having a shank coupled to the head at a first end of said shank. A metallic pin-lock is provided having a base portion coupled to a resilient pin-engaging portion. The shank has a circumferentially-formed notch at a second end, said notch being adapted to receive the resilient pin-engaging portion. A resilient member is coupled to the base portion of the metallic pin-lock and to a mobile phone housing. A retainer is provided for housing said fastening mechanism inside the mobile phone housing. Upon insertion of the pin into the pin-lock, the pin is adapted to move the resilient pin-engaging portion a predetermined distance until the resilient pin-engaging portion engages the circumferentially-formed notch. The pin-lock is adapted to be removed from the pin via a magnet attracting at least a portion of the pin-lock away from the pin.

Abstract: The invention related to a shoe fastening device and methods for its use. The device comprises a double ended clip hook with a flattened, contoured c-shape hook at both its two ends. An elastomeric fastener is grasped at one hook end of the double ended clip hook which is inserted manually into one of a pair of eyelets over the tongue of the shoe and then the elastic is stretched to the second eyelet of the pair to be securely held by the other hook end. Identifying tags or decorations can be a part of the fastener to be used with children's shoes or to identify an elderly or infirm wearer. Shoes that may utilize the device of this invention include oxfords, walking shoes, sneakers, athletic shoes, and boots designed for lacing.

Abstract: A unique system comprises a tongue of a footwear, a lace, a lace-end fastener, and a lace-section fastener. The footwear has two opposite sides and lace-receivers disposed thereon. To assemble the unique system, the footwear is laced with the lace to define opposite lace sections, each of which extends between two of the lace receivers on the same side. The tongue has at least one opening. The lace is threaded through the at least one opening. Then, the lace ends are fastened by the lace-end fastener and are hidden inside the tongue and prevented from moving. The lace-section fastener is for the opposite lace sections to be fastened thereon and to be unfastened therefrom, to fasten the footwear onto and to unfasten the footwear from a foot, respectively.

Abstract: In the present invention, a hydroentangled and three-dimensionally patterned fibrous material is formed from a fibrous matrix to produce a nonwoven fabric of pronounced open area and enhanced physical properties, including abrasive, and particularly wet abrasive, performance. A three-dimensional pattern utilized on the forming surface results in the nonwoven fabric having a diaphanous gauze-like or cheesecloth-like presentation. A method of making a nonwoven material embodying the principles of the present invention contemplates the use of staple length fibers to facilitate economical fabric formation. Formation of the fibrous nonwoven fabric on a three-dimensional, image transfer device by hydroentangling imparts desired physical properties to the fabric such as the controlled placement of the fiber population relative to the desired three-dimensional pattern of the imaging device. This nonwoven fabric may be natural or colored.

Abstract: A process of making a multifibrous article comprising forming a bundle of a desired length comprising a first plurality of fibers of a first flexible material; a second plurality of fibers of a second flexible material; wherein the first plurality of fibers and the second plurality of fibers are selectively interspersed within the bundle as desired and are compressibly retained at a position intermittent of the length; and heat treating the bundle at an effective temperature for an effective period of time to effect a desired selective change in physical property characteristics selected from the group consisting of shrinking, singeing and melting of the fibers. The pompon-like article is used as a toy for a cat.

Abstract: An ink cartridge having a piezoelectric jet module has an ink storage module having a hollow ink storage region, a piezoelectric jet module having a plurality of ink chambers and a connection circuit, and an ink channel connected to the ink storage module and to the piezoelectric jet module. The piezoelectric inkjet printhead has a bottom film and chamber walls which are obtained by applying a photosensitive polymer on a substrate on which a piezoelectric layer has been formed and carrying out photolithography.

Abstract: At a crossing, rubber interface strips are positioned between the rails and the asphalt or concrete. A U-shaped spring-clip fits underneath the rail, and has upstanding arms that carry tappets, which engage the strips. One of the arms is threaded, and carries a screwed tappet-rod. Turning the tappet-rod closes the distance between the tappets, clamping the strips onto the sides of the rail, and forcing the springy arms apart. The spring-clips are manipulated into position while in an unstressed condition. The spring-clip is only brought up to force when finally assembled. Assembly can be done without tools, and with little danger of mix-assembly, or of injury to workers.

Abstract: A clamp for an inline connector having a male and a female component comprises a first sleeve having a peripheral portion defining an opening for receiving and holding the male or female component. A second sleeve is provided adjacent the first sleeve and has an opening therein which is adjacent the opening in the first sleeve. A handle having a first end is pivotally connected to the first sleeve for rotation about the pivotal connection. A bracket is pivotally connected to the second sleeve member at one end thereof and pivotally connected to the handle at another end thereof. Rotation of the handle about its pivotal connection to the first sleeve moves the first sleeve and the second sleeve relative to each other between a first position where the first sleeve and the second sleeve are closer to each other and a second position where the first sleeve and the second sleeve are further apart from each other.

Abstract: In order to improve a clamping and spreading device for the relative movement of two workpieces which have surfaces lying essentially parallel to a common plane, comprising a first holder, to which the first workpiece can be fixed, and a second holder, to which the second workpiece can be fixed, wherein the two holders are movable relative to one another, in such a manner that this can be used in a simple manner comfortable for the operator it is provided for the first holder and the second holder to be connected to one another via a guiding device so as to be displaceable and for the guiding device to comprise an actuating element which is mounted not only on the first holder so as to be movable but is also mounted on the second holder so as to be movable and via which a relative movement of the two holders can be actuated.

Abstract: Form-transmitting clamping of a tool with a shaft in an opening of the tool receptacle by shrinking with heating and cooling and adjustment of an axial insertion depth of a shaft in an opening of the tool receptacle, the method includes placing a movable contact piece on a free end of a tool for positioning the tool coaxially to the tool receptacle, clamping the tool between the contact piece on the one hand and a counterforce which acts opposite on the tool and oppositely to an insertion of the tool in the opening of the tool receptacle on the other hand before starting a heating, retaining the shaft clamped during the heating, and stopping the heating after reaching a predetermined nominal value during insertion of the shaft in the opening of the tool receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention is for a method of lap joining two tubular members and then hydroforming the tubular assembly. An insert end of the first tubular member is inserted into a receiver end of the second tubular member to form a lap joint. A filler metal ring is placed about the outer periphery of the insert end so that it is adjacent the opening of the receiver end of the second tubular member. Heat is applied to braze or solder the lap joint, forming a tubular assembly. The tubular assembly is then hydroformed during which time a supplementary mechanical lock may be formed in the lap joint.

Abstract: The invention addresses the problem of demounting a prestressing cable having a sheath, tendon extending in the sheath and tensioned between two anchoring devices, and a hardened material filling the sheath around the tendons. An energy dissipation device is installed between a zone of the structure and an accessible portion of the cable. The energy dissipation device has a first end applied to a bearing zone and a second end. It is suitable for limiting the force to which it is subjected as a function of the speed of relative displacement between its first and second ends. A first member for retaining the cable is arranged adjacent to the aforesaid portion of the cable. This portion is clamped in a second retaining member engaging the sheath and connected to the second end of the energy dissipation device. The cable can then be severed between the first and second retaining members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing or machining a work piece in the form of a cylindrical hollow body, especially a container (an outer wall of a container), a barrel or a cask. According to the inventive method, the work piece is held so that the longitudinal axis thereof is oriented vertically and is then machined, especially formed, edged and provided with beads, a bottom and a lid. The method is characterised in that the work piece is moved at the transfer level and is lowered into a working area of a machining device, especially a shaping machine, for machining. The machining device is arranged underneath the transfer level.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a body, preferrably an automotive vehicle body, to have a plurality of coating layers, starts with assembling the body out of parts made from pre-coated metal. A pretreatment step provides for paint adhesion and/or corrosion protection for cut edges, weld spots or metal finished areas. A powder paint base coat is then applied onto the pre-coated metal of the vehicle body. The pre-coat layer is one of the plurality of coating layers and the powder paint base coat is another one of the plurality of coating layers. In another embodiment, the powder paint base coat is applied in two steps, a first powder paint base coat and a color powder paint base coat. The first powder paint base coat is applied to a first portion of the vehicle body and the color powder paint base coat is applied to a second portion of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A shock absorbing type steering shaft comprising a tubular outer shaft having a female serration and a solid inner shaft having a male serration. After the outer diameter surface of the outer shaft is pressed inwardly in the radial direction to plastically deform an inner portion thereof, the inner shaft is inserted into the outer shaft so that the inner shaft is pressure-contacted and fixed to the plastically deformed portion of the outer shaft.

Abstract: A cup shaped yoke made of sheet material has an opening portion provided in a side wall on an axial end side, a shoulder portion provided in the sidewall on another axial end side, a magnet installation portion for installing a magnet, which is provided in the side wall between the opening and shoulder portions and whose wall thickness is substantially equal to thickness of the sheet material, and a bottom portion, which is provided in a bottom wall, having a boss shaped bearing accommodating portion in a center thereof. Each wall thickness of the opening, shoulder and bottom portions including the boss shaped bearing accommodating portion is equal to or smaller than a half of wall thickness of the magnet installation portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for a power tool, a power tool and methods for assembling a power tool. A one-piece trace or spider terminal member assembly provides points of connection for the motor components, such as the field windings, the brushes and the switch. To assemble the motor, the terminal member assembly is positioned in the motor housing. To mount the terminal member assembly, the terminal member assembly is preferably co-molded with the housing or, alternatively, may snap-fit into connectors formed on the housing. The terminal member assembly and the housing are then preferably punched or stamped at points to provide the necessary number of electrically separated contact elements to connect the components of the motor. For example, the female ends or terminals of the field windings, the brushes and the switch are connected to the electrically separated contact elements to provide a suitable complete electrical circuit for the motor.

Abstract: A printing process is provided in which a conductive ink is printed over a printed pattern formed by a coating having an additive that lowers surface tension. Printed electrical elements and antennae (including RFID antennae) are formed using this process. The coating with the surface tension lowering additive is printed on a substrate in a predetermined pattern. A conductive ink is then applied over the coating and, because of the difference in surface tension between the coating and the substrate, the ink flows away from the coating. The conductive ink dries between the printed coating pattern and forms the conductive element.

Abstract: An electromagnetically actuable device has a magnetic core proximate an armature and a coil selectively energized to draw the armature to the magnetic core. The armature and magnetic core are of laminated magnetic steel and have mating surfaces. At least one of the armature and magnetic core includes conductive weld or braze lines for integrally securing laminations together to define a conductive path proximate the mating surface to provide a shading coil.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inductor comprising a plurality of interconnected conductive segments interwoven with a substrate. The inductance of the inductor is increased through the use of coatings and films of ferromagnetic materials such as magnetic metals, alloys, and oxides. The inductor is compatible with integrated circuit manufacturing techniques and eliminates the need in many systems and circuits for large off chip inductors. A sense and measurement coil, which is fabricated on the same substrate as the inductor, provides the capability to measure the magnetic field or flux produced by the inductor. This on chip measurement capability supplies information that permits circuit engineers to design and fabricate on chip inductors to very tight tolerances.

Abstract: Automated method and machinery for fabricating a wrought-iron fence panel. The machinery includes (a) automated programmable machinery for welding vertical pickets to horizontal runners to form a fence panel; (b) automated programmable machinery for straightening the fence panel; (c) automated programmable machinery for washing the fence panel; (d) automated programmable machinery for drying the fence panel; (e) automated programmable machinery for painting the fence panel; and (f) automated programmable conveyor machinery for conveying the vertical pickets, the horizontal runners, and the fence panel from station to station.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a cell of a recuperator wherein the cell includes a plurality of primary surface sheets, a plurality of spacer bars and a pair of guide vanes. A fixture has a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion is pivotably movable between an open or loading position and a closed or welding position. A plurality of the spacer bars, plurality of primary surface sheets and a pair of guide vanes are positioned in the fixture in a preestablished relationship and are fixedly attached one to another by a tack welding machine. A controller operative controls the tack welding machine.

Abstract: A beam configured pick and place machine has nozzles of differing lengths for carrying large components simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic component mounting apparatus which can reduce a consumption power amount in comparison with the background art, and a power supply control method which is executed by the electronic component mounting apparatus. A drive power source and a control power source are separately connected and shut-off in accordance with a command from a control device to each of component feed drive parts for driving component feed devices, a component transfer drive device for driving a component transfer device, and a circuit board positioning drive device for driving a circuit board positioning device. The control device detects an individual occurrence of halt condition of each of constitution parts of an electronic component mounting apparatus and shuts off the drive power source to the drive device in the halt condition. Thus, a wasteful power consumption is eliminated and the production is continued with a necessary minimum power.

Abstract: Interconnection elements for electronic components, exhibiting desirable mechanical characteristic (such as resiliency, for making pressure contacts) are formed by using a shaping tool (512) to shape an elongate core element (502) of a soft material (such as gold or soft copper wire) to have a springable shape (including cantilever beam, S-shape, U-shape), and overcoating the shaped core element with a hard material (such as nickel and its alloys), to impart to desired spring (resilient) characteristic to the resulting composite interconnection element. A final overcoat of a material having superior electrical qualities (e.g., electrical conductivity and/or solderability) may be applied to the composite interconnection element.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a multilayer circuit board, cable patterns in a plurality of cable layers can be precisely formed, and the cable layer are formed with higher density, with higher reliability. The multilayer circuit board comprises: a plurality of cable layers, each of which includes electric conductive sections; a plurality of first insulating layers, each of which encloses the electric conductive sections in each cable layer and fills spaces between the electric conductive sections; and post vias electrically connecting the electric conductive sections in one cable layer to those in another cable layer. Height of the electric conductive sections in each cable layer are equal to that of the first insulating layer enclosing those electric conductive sections.

Abstract: A method for making a build-up package of a semiconductor die and a structure formed from the same. A copper foil with conductive columns is bonded to an encapsulated die by thermal compression, between thereof there is a pre-curing dielectric film sandwiched. The dielectric film is cured to form a dielectric layer of a die build-up package and the copper foil on the dielectric layer is etched to form the conductive traces. At least one conductive column in one of the dielectric layers is vertically corresponding to one of conductive column in the adjacent dielectric layer.

Abstract: An inspection and sorting system for part repair includes at least one sensor for inspecting a part. The sensor is configured to obtain inspection data for the part. A comparison module is configured to receive the inspection data, to generate a repair profile for the part using the inspection data, and to compare the repair profile with a baseline to arrive at a repair recommendation for the part. A method includes inspecting a part with at least one sensor to obtain preliminary inspection data for the part. The method further includes generating a preliminary repair profile from the preliminary inspection data, comparing the preliminary repair profile with a baseline, and arriving at a repair recommendation for the part based on the comparison.

Abstract: Shroud covers for buckets of gas turbines sometimes overlap one another. To repair a shroud cover overlap and preclude further overlap during turbine operation, a first weld bead of high hardness material is applied along the radial inside surface of the overlapping cover and adjacent an intermediate edge of the Z-shaped edges of the covers. Additional weld beads of a more ductile material are applied along the same surface behind the initial weld bead to structurally support the high hardness initially applied weld material. By building up weld material along the inside radial face of the overlapping cover adjacent the overlapped edge of the adjoining cover, the thickness of the overlapping cover is increased to preclude shroud cover overlap during further turbine operation.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a catalytic converter that includes a catalyst substrate having a noncircular circumference and surrounded by a metal housing. The catalyst substrate is initially measured to determine the radial dimension of the substrate circumference relative to a central axis. The substrate is wrapped in a compressible mat and arranged within a metal tube. The arrangement is subjected to a spin-forming process that forms the metal tube about the catalyst substrate. The spin-forming process includes rotating the metal tube about the substrate axis, while concurrently urging a metal-forming tool against the metal tube. The metal-forming tool is programmed to follow a metal-forming path corresponding to the substrate circumference plus a predetermined radial distance. In this manner, a metal housing is formed having a noncircular circumference corresponding in shape to the catalyst substrate and spaced apart by a uniform insulative layer.

Abstract: A method of making a composite ring is provided, including the steps of manufacturing an outer ring portion having an inwardly opening outer ring portion concave recess; manufacturing an inner ring portion having an outwardly opening circumferential inner ring portion concave recess; fitting the inner ring portion inside the outer ring portion; and forcibly radially expanding the inner ring portion to fit into the outer ring portion concave recess. A composite ring is provided, including an outer ring portion having an inwardly opening outer ring concave recess; and an inner ring portion having an outwardly opening circumferential inner ring portion concave recess fitted inside the outer ring portion and forcibly radially expanded to fit into the outer ring portion concave recess. The inner ring portion inward surface preferably includes a circumferential skin gripping groove.

Abstract: An in-line double-sided manual safety straight razor having dual razor-sharp cutting edges includes a pair of razor blades detachably mounted respectively, between tenons of a handle portion and a middle platform structure of a blade spacing portion. Both of the angles of the razor blade cutting strips are sharpened symmetrically and face outwardly so that an angle of inclination of the imaginary lines L1, L2 linking the tip of the razor blade strips and the rounded elongated lower portion is between 20-30 degrees with respect to the skin surface for safe and easy shaving of hair from the surface of a skin.

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

Abstract: A releasable, double locking knife including a body having a cavity and a pair of opposed arms, each having a free end extending into the cavity, and a blade connected to the body for rotation between the closed position wherein the blade is disposed substantially within the cavity and an open position wherein the blade is disposed substantially outside the cavity. The opposed arms engage side surfaces of the blade when the blade is in the closed position to resist movement of the blade out of the closed position. The arms further engage stop surfaces on the blade when the blade is in the open position, thereby locking the blade in the open position. The blade further includes a release mechanism for moving the arms out of locking engagement with the blade to permit movement of the blade out of the open position.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a handle to a power tool housing includes a first mounting portion defined by the housing and a second mounting portion defined by an end of the handle. The first mounting portion includes a plurality of projections extending laterally therefrom.

Abstract: A transverse handle for an elongated tool is preferably shipped attached to an elongated tool, but in a comparatively low profile, stowed position from which it can be placed relatively quickly and easily in an operating position by a consumer, preferably without the need for a tool. The handle is connected to the elongated tool with a mounting device that permits the handle to be pivoted between at least two positions: a stowed position, in which the handle is clamped and oriented approximately in the same direction as the elongated tool; and an operating position, in which it is clamped in a transverse orientation to the elongated tool.

Abstract: A knife with ergonomic handle for providing a user with greater safety and control when using the knife. The knife with ergonomic handle includes a blade member having a cutting edge; and also includes a handle assembly being attached to the blade member and having mirrored handle members being fastened side-by-side about a portion of the blade member with each of the mirrored handle member having a main portion and an elongate end portion extending from the main portion with the main portion being adapted to protect a user's index finger and thumb.

Abstract: A spoon includes a handle and trough for containing food. The trough includes a flexible wall extended from a peripheral edge for assisting in containing the food when the spoon is tilted from the horizontal. The flexible wall collapses when the spoon is placed in the mouth.

Abstract: A hand tool has an elongated blade having a longitudinally inwardly projecting tang having a longitudinal back edge formed with a plurality of transversely directed teeth, a longitudinal front edge, and an elastically transversely deflectable retaining formation. A handle forms a longitudinally open seat having one longitudinally extending side wall. A retaining lever has an edge formed with teeth and an elastically transversely deflectable retaining formation. The lever is displaceable between a closed holding position with the lever teeth meshing with the blade teeth and pressing the blade against the seat wall and the formation transversely engaging and bearing elastically against the blade retaining formation, and an open freeing position with the lever teeth out of mesh with the blade teeth and the formation out of engagement with the blade retaining formation.

Abstract: A composite utility knife blade and method of making such a blade involves butt joining a tool steel wire to a front edge of an alloy steel backing strip. The wire is electron beam welded to the backing strip to form a composite strip defining a first metal portion formed by the alloy steel backing strip, a second metal portion formed by the tool steel wire, and a weld region joining the first and second metal portions. The composite strip is then annealed, and the annealed strip is straightened to eliminate any camber therein. The annealed composite strip is then hardened such that the first metal portion defines a surface hardness within the range of approximately 38 Rc to approximately 52 Rc, and the second metal portion defines a surface hardness within the range of approximately 60 Rc to approximately 57 Rc.

Abstract: A guide bar (1) is provided for a portable handheld work apparatus, such as a motor-driven chain saw or overhead branch cutter, and includes an elongated, flat base body (4) having a peripherally extending guide groove for guiding a saw chain (6). In the region of the direction-changing section (14) at the free tip (13) of the guide bar (1), the saw chain (6) is laterally partially covered by guide discs (17, 18) which rotate with the idler sprocket (19). The guide discs (17, 18) include radially projecting sections (20, 20′). Corresponding radially projecting sections (20) of one guide disc (17) are arranged offset relative to the radially projecting sections (20′) of the other guide disc (18). With this constructive measure, the manipulation of the portable handheld work apparatus is improved.

Abstract: The invention is based on a machine tool receptacle with a slaving device (12, 14, 16, 300), by way of which an insert tool can be operatively connected to a drive shaft (54), wherein the insert tool is operatively connectable to the slaving device (14, 16, 300) via at least one detent element (24, 26, 302), supported movably counter to a spring element (20, 22), which detent element snaps into place in an operating position of the insert tool and fixes the insert tool by positive engagement. It is proposed that the insert tool is a circular saw blade (18, 32).

Abstract: A power shovel (10) for use on a bucket (14) of a front end loader (12) includes no modifications are required to the bucket (14) other than several bolt holes to mount the upper support bracket (24) of the power shovel. Alternatively, the upper support bracket (24) may be welded directly to the upper portion of the bucket (14) without drilling holes for bolts. The power shovel (10) includes a lower support bracket (22) fit over the blade (16) of the bucket (14) and an upper support bracket (24) bolted onto the top of the bucket (14). Chains (26, 28) are tensioned between the lower and upper support brackets around the back of the bucket( 14) to secure the lower support bracket (22) on the bucket (14). A digging portion (20) is welded to the lower support bracket (22) and further supported by support arms (30, 32) extending between the upper support bracket (24) and the digging portion (20).

Abstract: A compass adapted to measure direction and dip values with or without the assistance of the earth's magnetic field. A laser pointer module and a magnetic needle module are interchangeably arranged in a body having an attached reference angle plate appropriately set to measure horizontal and vertical angles. The compass is especially useful in underground mines or other locations having magnetic anomalies where conventional magnetic compasses are rendered useless. Both embodiments are capable of taking readings when the compass is set in an upright or upside-down position.

Abstract: A hunting, target or three dimensional single pin sight system, including a vertical and horizontal screw adjustment apparatus. The single sight pin housing system attaches to the end of the windage cross slide rod system. Both systems are designed to be located, parallel and perpendicular to the horizontal sight drive system. The windage cross slide rod system is positioned with a direct drive locating system.