Abstract: A combination for use in aligning a lamp bulb with the principle axis of a reflector is provided. The combination includes a lamp bulb and a lamp base. The lamp bulb has a pair of electrodes and a filament extending between the electrodes. The lamp base is adapted to receive the electrodes of the lamp bulb. The lamp bulb is secured to the base so that the electrodes extend through the base, the lamp bulb is disposed adjacent the base, and the filament of the lamp bulb is aligned with a predetermined axis extending through the base. The base is configured to be seated in a bore provided in a base receiver mounted adjacent the reflector so as to align the predetermined axis of the base with the principal axis of the reflector. Flashlights employing the combination are also provided.

Abstract: An illuminating device mainly includes a tube-like lamp disposed in a main body. The tube-like lamp has two terminal portions adapted for electrically connecting to a power source and a bending portion between the terminal portions. The main body is provided with a support having two hooked portions configured to support the tube-like lamp. The present invention further provides another tube-like lamp characterized by having a buffer part securely attached on the bending portion for lessening or absorbing the shock of an impact on the tube-like lamp. The support may has a gap between the hooked portions such that the tube-like lamp fit with sufficient tightness into the gap between the hooked portions thereby immobilizing the tube-like lamp more efficiently and absorbing the shock.

Abstract: A double lamp utility light includes a vertically split light housing formed in two halves with an elongated upper light portion extending from a hollow lower handle portion. An electrical outlet is provided in a bottom surface of the handle. A pair of switches on the handle control respective ones of a pair of twin bulb fluorescent lamp assemblies. A lens assembly is releasably attached to the housing and can be removed and installed without tools for changing the lamp assemblies.

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp including a headlamp unit and an auxiliary lamp in which the brightness of an end portion of the low beam light distribution pattern formed by the beam irradiation from the headlamp unit is reinforced by the auxiliary light distribution pattern formed by the beam irradiation from the auxiliary lamp unit. The high luminous intensity area of the auxiliary light distribution pattern partly overlaps the high luminous intensity area of the low beam light distribution pattern, thus allowing the low beam light distribution pattern and the auxiliary light distribution pattern to be combined. Further, by way of controlling the beam irradiation intensity of the auxiliary lamp unit by a light control unit, the brightness of the low beam light distribution pattern is reinforced by the auxiliary light distribution pattern that has brightness in response to the vehicle running condition.

Abstract: A light bar incorporates an extruded base and top panel where the top panel is supported above the base by two ruggedly constructed electronics enclosures. The base top panel and electronics enclosures form a structure to which various light units, lenses and covers are attached to form the finished light bar. The top panel is one of the last components to be installed, leaving the internal components of the light bar accessible during assembly. Each electronics enclosure may surround a power supply that includes a heat-generating component, such as a power transistor. Each enclosure is provided with an opening through which the heat-generating component protrudes to form a heat transfer interface with a heat sink plate mounted to the outside of the enclosure. A further heat transfer interface is formed between the heat sink plate and the top panel in the assembled light bar.

Abstract: A reflector for a light assembly of a motor vehicle has at least one reflector surface for rays emitted by an illumination element positioned at a spacing to the at least one reflector surface. The at least one reflector surface is a surface of revolution whose generatrix is part of a curve and ascends in a direction to the illumination element that is oriented toward the at least one reflector surface. The curve can be a parabola, an ellipse or a free-form curve.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for extruding material, the material being extruded with an apparatus comprising at least one rotatable rotor and at least one stator, the rotor and the stator comprising grooves, whereby the grooves make the material move through the apparatus when the rotor is rotated. The rotor and stator surfaces facing each other have a wavelike cross-section, and the grooves are so arranged that at the ridge of a wave the depth of a groove reaches its maximum, and at the bottom of a wave the depth reaches its minimum. The bottom of the wave in the rotor is at the ridge of the wave in the stator and vice versa. This makes the material move alternately from a rotor groove to a stator groove, and back.

Abstract: A chemical delivery apparatus is provided. In one exemplary arrangement, the apparatus comprises a first vessel having a body and a neck extending upwardly from the body. The neck has a smaller cross-sectional area than the body. A fluid inlet is provided near a top of the neck. A fluid outlet is provided near a bottom of the body. A first sight tube port is provided near the top of the neck, and a second sight tube port is provided near the bottom of the body. A sight tube is connected between the first and second sight tube ports to indicate an amount of fluid in the first vessel. A first fluid source selectively communicates with the first vessel through the fluid inlet of the first vessel. A second vessel is also provided, comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A second fluid source selectively communicates with the second vessel through the fluid inlet of the second vessel.

Abstract: A process for mixing or dispersing liquids is provided that includes introducing liquids to be mixed or dispersed into a mixing device having a cylindrical support. The cylindrical support includes an inlet nozzle having a bore which is in fluid communication through a turbulence chamber with a bore of an outlet nozzle, wherein the bores of the nozzles are axially spaced apart relative to one another. The liquids are then allowed to enter the turbulence chamber through the bore of the inlet nozzle where the liquids are mixed or dispersed. The mixed or dispersed liquid is then recovered from the outlet nozzle. Various devices for mixing or dispersing liquids are also provided.

Abstract: A simple method and apparatus for contactless rapid and inexpensive motion checking of flat objects, preferably of currency papers. The objects need not be identical in size, thickness, surface appearance, configuration nor deterioration. The checking is carried out by detecting of airflow oscillation under unexpected stoppage of testing object or air movement around the object especially on its front and back edges.

Abstract: An intravenous solution bag includes a temperature sensing device in the form of a temperature sensing strip. The strip includes a temperature scale and corresponding temperature sensitive substances that change color or illuminate the scale indicators to visually indicate solution temperature. The strip may be formed integral with the bag, may be attached to the bag exterior surface, may be laminated to the bag exterior surface or may be encased with the bag within a solution bag liner. Further, the temperature sensing strip may be affixed to bottles containing intravenous or other solutions, where the strip is attached to the bottle exterior surface or to a label affixed to the bottle to measure and indicate temperature of fluid contained therein as described above. Moreover, the temperature sensing strip may be employed by a receptacle or delivery tube of an infusion apparatus to measure and indicate solution temperature prior to or during infusion.

Abstract: A portable, padded chair made from X-ray transparent materials is used to comfortably support a patient while taking X-rays for medical diagnostic purposes. The use of X-ray transparent materials reduces the medical assistant's and patient's risk of repeated exposure to unnecessary X-ray levels. Also, the chair allows a patient to remain in a sitting or reclining position while X-rays are taken. A foot pedal and locking wheels allow for easy adjustment of the chair so that the patient is positioned comfortably and securely. A bucky tray, adjustable along the length and width of the chair, and a piano stand fixture, that attaches to the arms of the chair, are used to hold X-ray film cassettes. Additionally, the arm supports are adjustable and capable of being dropped to the side of the chair so a patient is easily transferred to and from a hospital bed.

Abstract: A resealable watertight mailing envelope has a ziploc style strip for sealing the envelope closed. A flap portion is foldable over the ziploc seal, secured in the closed position by a snap closure. The envelope also has an interior watertight lining joined with the ziploc strip to seal the contents within from wetness or to prevent leakage of liquid items placed inside the envelope.

Abstract: A fluid dynamic bearing has a shaft (11) fitted in a sleeve (12) for rotation, with a fluid filled therebetween. The shaft (11) and/or sleeve (12) is formed with a pattern consisting of grooves (111g) and lands for generating a pressure distribution in the fluid and then covered with a diamond-like carbon film (11c) over the surface of the grooves and the surface of the lands.

Abstract: A vehicle-use bearing apparatus including a hub wheel formed of steel material to which a wheel is mounted and a rolling bearing mounted to an outer periphery of the hub wheel. An end portion of the hub wheel is expanded radially outward toward an inner ring provided to the rolling bearing to be formed into a caulked portion and a percentage of sulfur content is adjusted to be 0.020% by weight or less in steel material of which the caulked portion is formed.

Abstract: A thrust ring, in particular an axial bearing thrust ring, for forming a running surface for rolling elements, for use in bearing systems for universal joints of cardan shafts. The ring has a first planar end side and a second end side, having two surface regions on the second end side which have been machined symmetrically with respect to a first axis of symmetry SD of the thrust ring, and also in terms of its profile in the circumferential direction as seen starting from the first axis of symmetry, in the circumferential direction, to a further, second axis of symmetry SSD which runs at right angles to the first axis of symmetry SD.

Abstract: An optical unit has multiple optical devices, a collimated coupler disposed relative to the multiple optical devices so that laser light can be transferred between at least two of the multiple optical devices and the collimated coupler without crosstalk, and a fused glass collimator, disposed within the collimated coupler, having multiple optical fibers arranged in a predetermined arrangement relative to the multiple optical devices so that the number of optical fibers is always equal to or greater than the number of optical devices on a use basis.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector (12) has a terminus (34) lying in a housing passage (44) and biased forwardly by a spring (80), which enables removal of the terminus while the spring remains in the passage, in a compact arrangement. The terminus body has a groove (112) that forms a rearwardly-facing shoulder (120). A retainer (142) includes a clip (102) with tines (110) that engage the shoulder to push the terminus forwardly, the clip being pushed forwardly by a front end (92) of the spring. The retainer includes a sleeve member (100) which is slideable in the terminus passage and has a rear end (94) that abuts the front end of the spring to push the sleeve forwardly, the spring having a forwardly-facing shoulder (104) that abuts the rear end of the clip to push it forwardly. Each of two mating connectors (12, 14) has a spring that biases its terminus toward the other terminus to enable installation of a replacement terminus.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector for terminating an optical fiber is disclosed. The connector comprises a housing having opposed first and second ends, and the housing receives the optical fiber at its first end. An elongated member is retainable in the housing, and the elongated member includes a crimpable portion. An insert is disposable within the crimpable portion. The crimpable portion of the elongated member is disposed within the housing, and the crimpable portion includes opposed first and second ends and a point between the first and second ends. The crimpable portion is tapered from the point toward one of the first and second ends.

Abstract: A multi-fiber ferrule (5) includes a ceramic body (10) and a housing (20) for combining with the ceramic body. The ceramic body has a rectangular portion (101) and two opposing latches (102) extending therefrom. A plurality of through holes (103) and a pair of guide pin channels (105) are defined through the rectangular portion between the two opposing latches. The housing defines a cavity (201), a passageway (204) communicating with the cavity, and a pair of guide pin channels (205) corresponding to the guide pin channels of the ceramic body. A plurality of V-grooves 203 for mounting fibers is formed in a floor of the cavity. The plurality of V-grooves each aligns with a corresponding through hole.

Abstract: An improved optical interconnect structure, system including the structure, and method of forming the structure and system are disclosed. The optical interconnect structure includes a waveguide and a reflective structure. Either the waveguide, the reflective structure, or both include a curved surface to facilitate focusing of light transmitted between the waveguide and an optoelectronic device.

Abstract: An optical bidirectional transceiver module includes a module body having an opening, an inner hollow space and a fiber pin pushed through the opening into the inner hollow space. The fiber pin has a centric bored hole in which a light-conducting fiber is guided. A wavelength-selective filter or a beam splitter is located at a beveled end surface of the fiber pin. Radiation from an externally coupled light waveguide is emitted through the light-conducting fiber and reflected at the filter to a first optoelectronic component (transmitter). Received light radiation passes through the filter and impinges on a second optoelectronic component (receiver).

Abstract: An optical module is provided with a ferrule an optical fiber which penetrates a center thereof along an axis direction of the ferrule, a member inserted with the ferrule, a sealed container connected to the member and having an optical system which optically couples to the optical fiber, and a resin portion encapsulating the member and the sealed container. A communication path includes a first communication passage between the ferrule and the member, a space where the optical system and the optical fiber confront each other, and a second communication passage between the ferrule and the member, where the first and second communication passages are mutually independent.

Abstract: A butt joined opto-electrical apparatus has an open end face carrier or housing on which is positioned an opto-electrical element. An opto-electrical device and a coplanar transmission structure is formed on the opto-electrical element with the coplanar transmission structure disposed toward the open end face of the carrier or housing. The opto-electrical device is coupled to receive and optical signal from an optical waveguide. The coplanar transmission structure is independently aligned in three mutually perpendicular directions and in a proximate abutting relationship with another matching coplanar transmission structure formed on an electrical element of a mating electrical apparatus or housing. The opto-electrical and electrical apparatus are independently positioned and mechanically joined together with the matching coplanar transmission structures electrically coupled together via substantially flat electrical conductors.

Abstract: A camera equipped with an accommodating chamber which constitutes a periphery including a film spool spindle and which accommodates a film cartridge having a recess at one longitudinal end thereof, includes: a protruding surface portion which is provided in the accommodating chamber, which enters the recess, and which has on the outer surface thereof on the side opposite to the film cartridge a step formed by a recessed portion recessed toward the film cartridge; and a gear member arranged in the recessed portion and adapted to be engaged with the spool spindle to rotate the spool spindle, whereby the dimension in the camera height direction (i.e., the dimension in the longitudinal direction of the film cartridge) is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photographic processor that includes a circular processing drum that is adapted to process photographic media. The processor also includes a circular cylinder that defines a holding or cueing cylinder. The circular cylinder has a circular media path therein and is adapted to received the processed photographic media from the circular processing drum to hold or cue the processed photographic media therein prior to drying. The processor also includes a dryer that is provided at an outlet of the circular cylinder for drying the processed media as the media exits the cylinder.

Abstract: A resist coating/developing system is equipped with a cassette station, a process station and an inspection station. The inspection station comprise a defect inspection unit, a dummy inspection unit, a bypass inspection unit and a main wafer transfer device. When sampling inspections on wafer W that have completed processing in the process station, if a failure has occurred in the defect inspection unit, the inspection wafer is placed in the bypass inspection unit and excluding the inspection wafer, the non-inspection wafers are placed in the dummy inspection unit in the order that they were transferred to the inspection station and the wafer W is transferred from the inspection station to the cassette station in the order transferred from the process station to the inspection station.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photographic processor and a method of processing photographic film which utilizes a circular processing drum and a disk positioned inside the drum. In the arrangement of the present invention, a tubular shaft has one end that is positioned at the central opening of the disk, and at least one processing solution delivery tube extends through the tubular shaft. The at least one processing solution delivery tube has a first end associated with a processing solution source and a second end which opens to a film path in the circular processing drum.

Abstract: At least one printer is connected to an image source such as a digital camera via a network. When the printer receives a notification from the image source to switch a first image displayed on a display device to a second image, the printer displays an identifier of the second image according to the notification, and lights up an LED on a print button provided on the printer. When a period in which the printer is permitted to print the displayed image reaches a set time before a timeout, the LED on the print button is flashed. When the timeout is reached, the LED is turned off. When the print button is depressed, the printer sends a request for an image to the image source, receives image data for the image sent from the image source, and prints the image.

Abstract: A control device manages an electronically actuated device for the purpose of ejecting liquids onto a substrate in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A wet printed media output system in a printing mechanism including a frame is provided. The system includes an election mechanism mounted to the frame for ejecting a wet printed medium along a media path in an output direction towards an output area and a holding member mounted to the frame adjacent to the ejection mechanism. A portion of the holding member projects out of the media path at an angle to a plane defined by the output direction and a trailing edge of the medium for deviating at least a portion of the printed medium from the output direction. Furthermore, the angle is adjustable in correspondence with a character of the printed medium.

Abstract: A pencil includes a writing element; and an envelope in surrounding relationship to the writing element. The envelope defines with the writing element a pencil tip and is constructed to include a cleansing material for effecting a spontaneous cleaning of the pencil tip.

Abstract: A package for storing and dispensing a desired amount of an applique on an applicator, such as a tube of mascara, includes a self-supporting, deformable sleeve mounted intermediate the applique reservoir and a cap member for closing the package when the applicator is adjacent the bottom of the reservoir. The sleeve member includes an open-ended passageway communicating with the reservoir and is fixedly and sealingly mounted to a housing for the reservoir. In one embodiment, the cap member fits over and about the sleeve member and is removably secured to the outer surface of the reservoir housing; when secured, the sleeve member sealingly engages the inner end surface of the cap member. In an alternative embodiment, the cap member is removably secured to a rigid relatively thin, plate member which, in turn, is fixedly and sealingly mounted to the end of the sleeve member opposite the housing member so as to leave the exterior surface of the sleeve member exposed to view when the package is closed.

Abstract: A dentifrice apparatus (10) for cleansing the teeth and gum tissues of a user wherein, the apparatus (10) includes an enlarged head member (20) having a top surface (24) provided with a plurality of projections (25) and a bottom surface (23) adapted to be connected to the stem portion (31) of a suction cup member (30) the cup portion (32) of which releasably connects the apparatus (10) to a user's tongue (101) and a rupturable membrane (40) forming a reservoir for a supply of dentifrice material (50) that may be dispensed from a selected portion of the apparatus (10).

Abstract: A cleaning implement is provided. The cleaning implement includes a liquid delivery system for providing a cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned having a canister for storing a liquid, an electrical motor driving a pump, and a voltage source for engerizing the electric motor. A support head is pivotally attached to the handle for releasably receiving a cleaning sheet. The handle includes a switch and is formed from a plurality of handle sections. Each handle section has at least one electrical connector which is electrically connected with an electrical connector of an adjacent handle section so that the switch can activate the electrical motor. The support head can be configured to allow visual inspection of the cleaning sheet through the support head during use. The canister is provided with plurality of side walls and vent valve having a cracking pressure of at least about 0.

Abstract: A sliding fastening for a plastics material part having at least one thin wall that is to be slidably fastened to a support via its thin wall, the part including in said thin wall an elongate opening having two longitudinal edges that are substantially parallel at least over a portion of their length, the fastening comprising a spacer that is separate from the part, that is thicker than the thickness of the thin wall, and that is suitable for sliding in the opening between the two longitudinal edges thereof, a cover completely covering the spacer, being larger than the opening so as to be incapable of passing through it in order to hold the thin wall in register with the thickness of the spacer, and a base for securing to the support. In the fastening the spacer and the base are united by frangible links.

Abstract: A connecting apparatus is provided for connecting a number of components, in particular for connecting the enclosure parts of circuit breakers. The connection apparatus includes a connecting element which has a shaft, which passes through through-openings which are aligned with one another in the connection, having an insertion end and having a holding end opposite it. In order to achieve a turning or twisting distance which is as short as possible when the connecting element is twisted in order to brace the components while avoiding weakening of the material, the connecting element includes two fixing lugs at the insertion end. These lugs are bent in the form of a circular arc in an initial state and are bent out radially in the mounting state. Alternatively, two fixing lugs which extend like a fork in the shaft longitudinal direction in an initial state and which are bent out radially in the mounting state are provided at the insertion end of the connecting element.

Abstract: A joint for two flat structural members, in particular floor panels, wherein a groove and tongue joint joining two flat structural members is provided functionally separate from a twistlock locking the two flat structural members. The twistlock is formed on one of the structural members, is spaced apart from the groove and tongue joint, and engages with a correspondingly formed engaging element of the other structural member. The locking is preferably formed both at the longitudinal edges and at the front edges of a rectangular structural member, such as a floor panel. The locking allows for a joint of the floor panels to occur in flat position, i.e. without twisting.

Abstract: An outer shaft is spline-fitted to an inner shaft and, after thus assembling the shafts, an adjustment screw is moved inwards in the radial direction while being fastened. An interval in the radial direction between a screw member and a receiving member of a diameter-expanding member is thereby expanded, thereby thrusting the inner shaft outward in the radial direction against the outer shaft. A thrusting force acting in the radial direction on the inner shaft against the outer shaft can be adjusted by controlling a fastening force of the adjustment screw. It is therefore possible to easily adjust a slide resistance between the two shafts and surely prevent a “backlash” between the two shafts.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a lower blanking tool of a carton die cutting machine. The frame assembly includes an outer frame comprised of a pair of opposite longitudinally extending side rails and a pair of opposite cross rails extending crosswise between the side rails. Each of the cross rails has a T-shaped slot formed therein opening to its inner surface, and each of the side rails have a T-shaped slot formed therein opening to its upper surface. Each slot extends downwardly at an acute angle with respect to a horizontal plane. A plurality of corner pieces rigidly interconnect the rails together with fasteners extending into the T-shaped slots of adjacent side and cross rails so that when tightened, the corner pieces function like clamps to rigidly interconnect the rails together.

Abstract: A connecting device for tubular frame members, first (2a) and second (2b), particularly for stretcher (3) having two half-stretchers (3a, 3b), comprises: connecting means, first (10) and second (20), respectively fixed to the tubular frame members, first (2a) and second (2b), and complementarily connectable in correspondence of a coupling condition (A) of the tubular frame members (2a, 2b); support means, first (30) and second (40), respectively joined with the connecting means, first (10) and second (20); booking means, first (50) and second (60), respectively joined to the connecting means, first (10) and second (20), and fit to engage with the support means, respectively second (40) and first (30), in correspondence of the coupling condition (A) and detachable from the support means (30, 40) in correspondence of an uncoupling condition (D) of the tubular frame members (2a, 2b), in consequence of the disengagement of the hooking means (50, 60) from the support means (30, 40) and of the consequent mutual dis

Abstract: A rigid anti-theft cover (3), for covering of shafts leading to underground mains-water systems, hingedly mounted on a frame (1) with two side edges (32A, 32B) bearing two projecting parts (30A, 30B) and engaging into two cells (10) of the frame which are at least partially overhung by a wall (13) of this frame to provide an axis of articulation parallel to a hinging border (31) of the cover. The cover also has an elastic finger (36) extending parallel to the side edges (32A, 32B) with a free end situated in proximity to the hinging border (31) and co-operating with a pressure lug (14) borne by the corresponding hinging edge (11) of the frame to permit, by elastic deformation of the finger (36) supported against the lug (14), positioning of the projecting parts (30A, 30B) into their respective cells (10) and their removal.

Abstract: A temporary trench cover includes a number of cover elements which are of prefabricated or cast metal construction. An interlink for interengaging like cover elements on assembly includes a male head part at one end and a female slot at an opposite end. The male part engages with the female slot in such a way as to allow limited controlled relative movement between adjacent cover elements on assembly in both the horizontal and vertical planes. In this way the cover elements readily follow the contour of the ground in which the trench is dug.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soil compacting device comprising a vibration generator that acts upon a soil contact plate. A controlling means of the vibration generator comprises an amplitude-controlling unit and a frequency-controlling unit. The amplitude-controlling unit diminishes the vibration amplitude by a first amplitude difference when a jumping of the soil contact plate is detected. When no jumping is detected within a clock timing, the amplitude-controlling unit increases the vibration amplitude by a second amplitude difference. The frequency-controlling unit determines the driving power that is output by a drive to the vibration generator and changes the vibration frequency so that the driving power approximately corresponds to a preset value. The amplitude control and the frequency control are advantageously carried out in parallel.

Abstract: A chassis having a main member carries adjustable side members defining an area for the reception of berm forming particulate material conveyed by an air flow from a remote source. The discharged material forms a continuous berm of constant size and shape. Wheel assemblies are adjustably carried enabling the berm cross-sectional shape to best suit the job requirements. Forward travel to the apparatus may be imparted by a steerable tongue assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for land reclamation which includes utilizing groyne-like structures including spaced stanchions to which are mounted porous screens and wherein the screens are vertically adjustable either independently of or with the stanchions as material is deposited during the reclamation process. In some embodiments the screens are elevated by elevating the spaced stanchions.

Abstract: A ditch liner system is provided. The ditch liner system includes a plurality of removably engageable corrugated ditch liners. Each of the removably engageable corrugated ditch liners is monolithically formed with a compressibly connectable member at one end, and a coupling channel at the other end. The compressibly connectable member, and the coupling channel, are reciprocally and compressibly connectable. A duct is formed in the compressibly connectable member for insertion of a sealant. A groove is formed in the coupling channel for inserting one or more connectors. An adapter is provided for directing water from the ditch.

Abstract: A device is provided for operating inflation and deflation valves of an air chamber of a scuba diver's balancing jacket. The device comprises inflation and deflation valves and a push-button for operating the valves that can be controlled by the diver. The device also has a handgrip projecting forwardly from a side position on a lower edge of the jacket, the push-button being situated on the handgrip.

Abstract: A method for securing piling segments together to form a single foundation piling using an alignment securing assembly and vibrations sent through the piling as. Piling segments are driven into the ground on top of each other, forming a piling. A single piling passageway is formed when the piling segments are in alignment. An alignment securing assembly is placed in the passageway. Vibrations are sent through the piling so that grout will not gather in the upper portions of the passageway before the lower portions of the passageway are filled with grout. The grout cures and the piling segments are secured so that the segments will not slip. The alignment securing assembly uses an anchoring device that is lowered and set in the passageway so that tension can be applied by a cable. The tension from the cable and anchoring device causing a compressive effect on the piling.

Abstract: A helice pier post used for rotating into a ground surface for holding various structural items upright on the top thereof. The structural items may be a light post, a fence post, a building beam or column, a pier, a sound barrier and like items. The helice pier post broadly includes a top mounting plate, a hollow tubular casing, a first pipe shaft with a first helice mounted thereon. The mounting plate is welded to a top portion of the tubular casing. Also, the plate is welded to an upper end of the first pipe shaft. The first pipe shaft is centered inside and disposed along the length of the casing. An outer diameter of the first helice can be welded to an inner diameter of a bottom portion of the casing. A lower end of the first shaft can be coupled to an upper end of the second pipe shaft. A lower end of the second pipe shaft is attached to the second helice.