Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fuel feed pump casing part in which two mould parts are brought together to form a flow channel and in which a punch is used to remove a burr that is created in the flow channel by the mould parts when forming the channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel rim made from a light alloy, such as an aluminium-based alloy, comprising a front face (10) and a tyre tread (20) which are welded together. The inventive method of producing the wheel rim (J) comprises the following steps: moulding of the front face (10) with a light alloy; provision of a weldable alloy strip with structural hardening; curving of said strip to produce a generally cylindrical shape; welding of the ends in relation to the curved strip with fusion of the strip material; forming of the strip by necking and/or spinning in order to form the tyre tread (20); and welding of the front face and the tyre tread to one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a sectionally reinforced member made of a tubular hollow profile (1) made of metal. For sectional reinforcement of the hollow profile (1), a sleeve (3) made of metal is slid onto the hollow profile (1) and on the entire area of the section to be reinforced is bonded with bonding agent (2), so that the wall of the tubular hollow section (1) and the sleeve (3) as a result of the bonding agent (2) form a bond. In order to facilitate sliding the sleeve (3) onto the hollow profile (1), the sleeve (3) is enlarged by heating, and/or the external dimensions of the hollow section (1) are reduced by cooling. Forming the hollow section (1) comprising the sleeve (3) into a member takes place prior to a finishing additional treatment step for the purpose of curing the bonding agent (2).

Abstract: The illuminated safety razor has a substantially transparent handle and a razor head adapted to hold a razor blade cartridge. A high-intensity LED disposed in the razor head illuminates the area to be shaved. The LED may be molded within the razor head in various orientations dependent upon the contour of the razor head and the desired lighting effect. The handle open at the rear end, is adapted to receive at least one battery. A threaded end cap engages the opening, abutting the battery and contains a micro-pushbutton switch. Depressing a waterproof diaphragm covering the rear of the end cap toggles the switch, supplying a voltage to the LED, thereby illuminating the razor and the area to be shaved.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a coaxial cable, or the like, and effecting cutting and stripping operations to remove a portion of one or more layers which concentrically cover a central conductor. A single blade, having a circular cutting edge, is moved in an orbital path about the cable with rotary motion of a motor translated to orbital motion of the blade through a plurality of plates relatively movable on crossed, linear, roller bearings and a shaft eccentrically affixed to the motor with the shaft and motor axes at an acute angle to one another. The shaft extends through a spherical bearing mounted in one of the plates, thereby translating nutational motion of the shaft to orbiting motion of the plate which is directly attached to the blade. A unique clamping assembly includes a pair of jaws having respective gear racks engaging a single pinion gear on a motor output shaft for linear movement of the jaws by equal distances in opposite directions.

Abstract: A tool for cutting compressible material, such as fiberglass insulation, comprised of a handle, a pivotable blade carrier housing, a blade carrier, with or without a razor blade slidable within the blade carrier and a compression wheel means is disclosed. A slidable locking mechanism slidably coupling the razor blade within the blade carrier allows the razor blade to be retracted into the tool. Pulling the tool along the surface of insulation material while applying downward pressure to the handle and hence compression wheel allows the rotating wheel to compresses the compressible material allowing a razor blade to make a straight cut through the entire thickness of the compressible material.

Abstract: A utensil for scooping, scraping, measuring, pouring and serving includes a main body having a generally flat bottom and side walls extending up from the bottom to a top edge in surrounding relation to an interior reservoir. The top edge is preferably tapered in thickness to provide a scraping blade which generally conforms to and seals against the surface of a bowl, dish, pan or the like to thoroughly scrape and remove a substance therefrom. A pour spout formed with a non-drip lip extends from one of the side walls, along the top edge, and allows the scooped substance to be easily poured into a storage container without spilling the substance. A handle extends from the main body and, in a preferred embodiment, is offset towards the pour spout side to reduce the likelihood of contact of the user's fingers with the substance when the top edge opposite of the spout is used to scrape and scoop the substance.

Abstract: A hand held eating utensil for creating ornamental designs or figures. The eating utensil is a spoon that consists of a main figure handle and a supplemental figure handle having a main figure part and a supplemental figure part, respectively, the combination of which forms a completed or assembled ornamental design or figure. A finger handle and a thumb handle are located at the proximal ends of the main figure handle and supplemental figure handle. The main figure handle also has a base member and the supplemental figure handle has an extension member. Upon the squeezing or spreading of the finger handle in relation to the thumb handle, all the members and handles rotate in a scissors like manner with respect to one another for transforming the spoon from an intermediary or handle open position of apparent broken parts to an extended or handle closed position in which the broken parts form a completed or assembled ornamental design or figure.

Abstract: A utility blade especially adapted for a roofing knife. The blade is fabricated from a flat, thin blank of metallic material and has a square central mounting hole for mounting in a conventional roofing knife. A first end of the blade is configured with a curvilinear, sharpened hook on one side and a V-shaped sharpened cutting component on the other side. The V-shaped sharpened cutting component terminates into a sharpened point. This arrangement is effective to give a user the advantage of having two different type cutting surfaces in one blade.

Abstract: A lift mechanism for a cleaning device of a dry shaving apparatus includes a base plate with guides and a chassis plate mounting the chassis and arranged for displacement relative to the base plate. Coiled-strip springs arranged on the guides spring-load the chassis plate against the base plate. On actuation of the lift mechanism the coiled-strip springs are untensioned by coiling up along the guides, thereby lifting the chassis plate. The coiled-strip springs reduce the load on the construction and ensure an almost noiseless lift mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a razorblade assembly having multiple faces for shaving. For example, the assembly has a handle and a rotatable razorblade unit with multiple distinct faces, at least one face having a guarded razorblade for use. Thereby, a user can utilize the same assembly for numerous shaves.

Abstract: A slope measurement instrument consistent with certain embodiments has a magnetic base with a compartment attached to the magnetic base, the compartment having an inner face and a clear outer face, with the inner face having indicia of angular graduations thereon, the indicia being viewable through the outer face. The angular graduations are arranged in a semi-circular pattern with a zero grade position at the bottom and increasing angles indicated on either side of the bottom. An indicator needle is pivotally suspended so that gravitational forces acting on the needle cause the needle to point to the zero grade position when the instrument is positioned at a zero degree grade. A fluid disposed within the compartment between the inner face and the outer face to stabilize movement of the needle. The volume of the fluid can be adjusted to adjust the amount of fluid stabilizing effect provided for various conditions.

Abstract: A device for locating bowling ball gripping apertures with respect to a bowling ball weight block angle inherent to that particular bowling ball and the track of a particular bowler is disclosed herein. One embodiment of the device includes a curved base portion adapted to substantially rest on a curved surface of a bowling ball. Degree indicators are located on the perimeter of the base portion, and a hole is located in the center of the base portion. A curved angle indicator arm is connected with and extends from the curved base portion. The angle indicator arm also includes length measurement indicators. The present invention further provides methods for laying out the placement of gripping holes on an undrilled bowling ball relative to a desired weight block angle and pin to positive access point distance for a particular bowler's track.

Abstract: A wearable-article sizing system which allows customers to measure their wrist, ankle, finger, toe, head, neck, or watch-lug size by electronically downloading and printing an apparatus with instructions for measuring their size, and allows Internet vendors or other electronic vendors to provide the value-added beneficial service of custom sizing wristwatches, necklaces, rings, bracelets, or hats before they are shipped to the customers.

Abstract: A spirit level which includes an easy to operate, built in stamping mechanism that can be used by the individual user to mark a level line on a surface located adjacent the spirit level, such as a wall against which the level is engaged. The spirit level includes a plurality of conveniently located push pads that can be operated by the user to move a pre-inked stamping member from a normally retracted positioned into an extended marking position in engagement with a surface to be marked if desired.

Abstract: A tool is triangular in shape and made of a clear plexi-glass. The tool contains two types of rate of spread scales, historical and real time. The historical rate of spread scale is based upon previous large-scale brushfires, while the real time scale utilizes GPS technology. The historical rate of spread scale is designed to address two brush fire environments. These environments are a brush fire occurring under Red Flag conditions and a brush fire occurring under Non-Red Flag conditions, and references are placed on the tool at each 30-minute time zone.

Abstract: The drywall measuring tape is a tape measure extendably contained within a housing, including a laser light source, such as a laser diode, located on each side of the housing. Each laser light source projects a focused light beam perpendicular to the extended tape measure, and in a plane parallel to the housing base. Thus, when the tape measure is extended across a wall with the housing base flush against the wall, one of the laser light sources projects a reference spot onto the ceiling, while the other projects onto the floor. This allows a measurement to be taken horizontally across a wall in reference to a point on the ceiling or floor. Additionally, the drywall measuring tape includes a T-square bracket on the housing base, disposed so that the drywall measuring tape can be quickly aligned with a surface edge for measurement perpendicular to the surface edge.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out a method of controlling the moisture of tobacco material comprises a hollow rotating cylinder (6) having an inlet (4) and an outlet (8) for tobacco material, and a feeding device for supplying a moist air flow into the rotating cylinder (6) such that the moist air flow runs out from the inlet (4) toward the outlet (8) within the rotating cylinder (6). Temperature and relative humidity of the moist air flow supplied into the rotating cylinder (6) are within the range of 40-80° C. and 80-95%, respectively.

Abstract: A device for treating particulate material has a process chamber. A bottom of the process chamber is composed of baffle plates which overlap one another and between which slots are formed. It is proposed to design the baffle plates as annular plates, so that circular slots are formed, and to place the annular plates in such a way that a radially outer, first flow, directed from outside to inside, of process air passing through, and a radially inner, second flow, directed from inside to outside, of process air passing through are formed, the two opposed flows meeting one another along a circular breaking-up zone and being deflected into a flow directed vertically upwards.

Abstract: The inside of a turn bar is divided into three equal chambers by partitions. A flow of air is intercepted among the divided three chambers. Each chamber is provided with an air duct through which the air flows into the chamber from a blower. An inner pressure of each chamber is adjusted in accordance with the air flowing into the chamber. The inner pressure of the middle chamber is set so as to be higher than the inner pressures of the other chambers. Since the inner pressures of the respective chambers are higher than an outer pressure thereof, the air is jetted from air jet openings formed in a transporting surface of the turn bar.

Abstract: A shoe includes a false welt member which extends along and is secured to a peripheral region of an outsole. The welt member includes an interior strip, a wrapping sheet enclosing the interior strip, and a sewing line extending along the wrapping sheet. An upper has a bottom open end secured to at least one of the outsole and the welt member. The wrapping sheet may be made of leather like the upper so that the shoe can present a harmonious and elegant appearance. The interior strip may include two or more strip sections having different stiffness properties so that the shoe can have sufficient flexibility and stiffness at respective front and heel regions.

Abstract: A shoe includes an upper with an open bottom portion which is a welt-like fold line unit. The fold line unit is defined by an outward turning part and an inward turning part which are sewn together through a sewing line unit. An interior strip unit is received inside the fold line unit and retained therein by the sewing line unit. An outsole connected to the upper, has a peripheral end with a top face extending proximate to the fold line unit. A insole connected to the upper has an outer edge which is separated and spaced apart from the welt-like fold line unit, whereby no part of the insole is included in the welt-like fold line unit and the fabrication thereof is simplified.

Abstract: A shoe includes an outsole having an end connected to a heel portion and a midsole located on the outsole. A support member supports on the underside of the midsole and has a side wall extending perpendicularly from a periphery of a rear end thereof. A connection piece has spikes which penetrate through the midsole and the support member, and are connected to a top of the heel portion. An insole is laminated on the midsole and a vamp is securely connected to a periphery of the outsole. The support member is made of composite fibers so as to bear the wearer's load and is not deformed because of its structural strength.

Abstract: According to the invention, a shoe having at least one base spring element, which is arranged between appendages at a heel zone of the shoe and at a shaft zone taking support at the front edge of the shin bone and which stretches in the course of an ambulation phase, characterized in that a tensioning assembly moves the appendage of the base spring element at the heel zone away from the appendage at the shaft zone upon planting of the shoe, for stretching of the base spring element.

Abstract: A support structure for footwear includes a longitudinally extending member to which a plurality of laterally extending supports members are secured at spaced apart locations along a length of the longitudinal member. The support structure may extend along the entire length of a footwear or may be specifically designed for the forefoot, midfoot, or hindfoot areas of a footwear. The support structure may be combined with plate-like structures or may include a plurality of longitudinally extending members. The lateral supports may extend in a generally horizontal plane or may extend in an upward or downward direction out of the horizontal plane. Furthermore, the longitudinal and lateral members may be made of different materials, or each may be made of a plurality of different materials to provide the desired characteristics of the support structure at a given location in the footwear. Different portions of the longitudinal member may be more or less flexible than the lateral supports.

Abstract: A shoe includes an upper having an opening extending from a top open end to an instep part thereof and defined by a pair of marginal edges provided with an enclosure member. A lining is disposed across the opening and having two opposite ends connected to an inner surface of the upper. An adjustment pad unit is provided between the closure member and the lining and is connected to the lining through a connecting unit. The adjustment pad unit includes a plurality of pad sections and has a thickness which can be adjusted by placing the pad sections in a stack, or by folding or unfolding the pad sections.

Abstract: The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for a running and hiking shoe includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh or a moldable foam, and an our shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine, snowboard boots, cross country, hiking boots, protective gear and helmets, along with appropriate variations for each application.

Abstract: A slipper designed to keep warm the foot of a patient with a foot injury, a patient recovering from foot surgery, a person with chronically cold feet, or a person who lacks the small motor skills to put on regular shoes. The slipper, made from soft, cottony material with a non-slip bottom surface as its sole, has a sole attached to a belt which attaches to a spat that covers the in-step. Two flaps attached to the spat fold over on top of the other side of the spat and fasten together with long fasteners that give a very wide, gentle degree of comfort and warmth to the foot.

Abstract: An improved shoe having interchangeable soles and uppers. The upper is composed of a footbed and mid-sole with an attached last that inserts into the molded interior of the sole base in such a manner that the upper can be removed and replaced with another upper and such that the connection is secure while wearing the shoe. Shoes produced in this manner allow the consumer to personalize and customize their foot apparel by creating unique combination of uppers and soles.

Abstract: A boot includes a shell having a foot portion, an upper portion with an open top end, an opening extending from the top end to the foot portion, and an opposed pair of margins defining the opening. A liner has two opposite ends secured to an inner surface of the shell on two sides of the opening so that the liner has an outer surface facing the margins and the opening. A retaining unit is attached to the liner, and an adjustment pad is mounted on the retaining unit so as to adjust the fitting of the shell. The adjustment pad extends from the upper portion to the foot portion. Preferably, the adjustment pad has a thin section and a thick section which are placed selectively within the foot portion to vary the fitting of the shell.

Abstract: An improved cleat for an athletic shoe provides for: enhanced strength and wear-resistance for the cleat traction element; and/or prevention of grass, mud and other debris from agglomerating and clogging the cleat. A resiliently flexible web is connected between adjacent traction elements to absorb the lateral and torsional forces tending to weaken the junctions between the cleat hub and the traction elements. The web is extended from the hub to prevent debris from entering the space between the shoe sole and the traction elements as well as between the traction elements themselves.

Abstract: Articles that provide foot pain-relief for wearers of shoes and methods are disclosed. The foot pain-relief articles comprise removable inserts for foot wear that are activated by exposure to air or breaking an internal bag of the insert and shaking the inserts to provide single use disposable inserts. The disposable inserts provide warming or cooling for an extended period of time for foot pain-relief. A reusable insert is disclosed that is activated by refrigeration or by heating to provide either cooling or warming foot pain-relief. Foot pain relief by cooling of foot wear is provided by foot wear comprising a chamber and an aperture for a compressed gas cylinder. The chamber is recharged as needed to provide continuous cooling of a foot.

Abstract: A wheeled work vehicle includes a traveling body including front and rear wheels, a traveling drive unit having an engine and a power transmission mechanism, a dozer unit disposed at least at a front portion of front and rear portions of the body, a fuel tank, a work oil tank, and a vehicle frame mounting said members of the traveling body, a swivel base disposed upwardly of the traveling body and mounted via a swivel bearing on the traveling body to be swivelable for full-angle swiveling movement relative thereto, a driver's seat mounted at a rear portion of the swivel base, a steering unit disposed forwardly of the driver's seat, and a ground-work implement supported on an implement support unit disposed erect on a front portion of the swivel base to be pivotable in the right/left direction.

Abstract: A farm implement for replacing displaced earth into a wheel track rut includes a pair of blades and a rotatable auger carried by a frame which is moved over and along a rut. The blades scrape displaced earth laterally toward and into the rut, and the auger discharges the scraped earth to the rear of the frame.

Abstract: The advantages of the Feature Calendar are that they eliminate the need for outdated hanging paper calendars. The Feature Calendar provides the consumer with the gift to use a good-sized 12×14-wall calendar that is flat, functions as a computer; which saves Appointments, Birthdays, and special occasions, it also tells time, and the Toon Bar displays cartoons into the Feature Calendar. It has sixteen easy to use input keys; two mini speakers used with an Alarm which switch has an On/Off button. The Feature Calendar runs itself smoothly, month to month and year to year.

Abstract: An original 8.5×11 cardstock paper transformed into a shadowbox. The shadowbox in the assembled position will have a middle viewing section combined with the frame section which will include printed matter that provides a 3D viewing image scene.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and means for activating, controlling, and managing the display of decals, stickers, labels, placards, automatic toll paying devices, or similar items through the use of actuating decal plates that may be programmed to be exposed dependent on a motor vehicle's operating status, at the discretion of the motor vehicle operator, or based upon the reception of external or internal activating signals such as location based devises (ie: GPS, cellular, or radio tranmissions). The motor vehicle decal display system will comprise single or multiple decal display plates, decal display plate housing(s), and button(s), switch(es) or other means of manual or sensate activation, whereby decals may be displayed depending on the nature of the vehicles operation, the commands of the operator, or other stimuli.

Abstract: A display system, particularly for external floors (18) comprises a sealant layer (20) which is absorbed into, and seals, a floor surface. A poster or banner is adhered to the sealed floor surface and comprises a layer of displayable material (14) and a transparent protective layer (12). An adhesive layer (16) which may be pre-applied to the reverse of the displayable material and protected by a peal off strip, adheres the banner to the sealed surface.

Abstract: A device and method for locating and identifying individuals. The device includes at least two bands, one band to be worn by an individual being monitored, the second band to be worn by the individual performing the monitoring of the individual wearing the first band. The bands include corresponding indicia, such as color. One band is preferably made from a reflective material. The method includes the monitoring and monitored individuals wearing bands and comparing the identification on the bands to correlate the individuals. In one embodiment, index numbers are used on the bands to permit correlation of the band worn by the monitored individual with the band worn by the monitoring individual.

Abstract: An identification tag includes a marker portion having first and second faces and first and second inside surfaces. Personalized identification indicia are applied to at least the first face, and a pocket assembly is attached to the first inside surface. The pocket assembly has an opening to receive a card bearing personal identification information, and other information. An attachment mechanism connected to the marker portion operates to secure the identification tag to a bag, a piece of luggage, or other personal belonging.

Abstract: A self cleaning trigger stop connector & trigger connector for semi-automatic firearms that have an enclosed striker assembly. Incorporated into firearms without any structural changes, the trigger stop connector is designed to increase firing speed and prevent a fulcrum effect caused when a trigger mechanism travels a distance beyond the point of firing of the firearm, thus increasing target precision when discharging the firearm, a hole designed to self clean the trigger stop connector or trigger connector and trigger bar during operation, lessen the trigger pull weight and act as a reservoir for lubricants to increase reliability of the pistol. The single tab trigger stop connector, replacing a multiple leg or common non trigger stop connector, is designed with a specific contact point to prevent over travel of the trigger bar when operating in cooperation with the trigger of the firearm.

Abstract: A sear mechanism for firearms comprises a sear box 12, and an additional safety device to prevent the hammer 16 from releasing accidentally and to fire under the action of inertial forces acting along the direction of the axis of the barrel in case of impact of the firearm, the additional safety device being an interposing element 60 which is slidably mounted below the firing pin latch 43 in a housing having a first inclined plane element 63 and a second inclined plane element 63a which are arranged between lateral walls 62 to form a seat 61 which holds element 60 in a first position where it does not interfere with the operation of the firing pin latch 43 but allows said element 60 to move into a position where it prevents the pin latch 43 from moving downwardly to disengage hammer 16.

Abstract: A gun barrel that can be used to fire projectiles. The gun barrel may be used in satellite-launching operations, in artillery operations, or in fire-fighting operations. The gun barrel has an outer support layer, an inner support layer lining the bore of the gun barrel and a compressible material disposed between the outer support layer and inner support layer. The support layers may be steel, and the compressible material may be concrete. In one embodiment, the breech portion is made of a metal, for example, steel, and the remainder of the gun barrel is made of an inner support layer an outer support layer and a layer of compressible material therebetween. The gun barrel of this invention is less expensive to make and lighter than a similarly-sized gun barrel made of steel, while being sufficiently strong to launch large projectiles.

Abstract: The invention is a new rear sling fitting for a rifle. The new sling fitting features two different types of mounting apertures for different types of slings. In the preferred embodiment, two pairs of two different types of apertures are provided. The fitting's central mounting aperture, for mounting the fitting between the stock and receiver of a rifle, is modified dependant upon the type of buffer tube or mounting apparatus is provided for the rifle's stock.

Abstract: An improved tip-up flag device having a generally disk-shaped housing with a plurality of raised portions on the upper surface thereof which are substantially hollow to create corresponding cavities on the underside. A retaining and releasing assembly, connected to a reel spool assembly, is rotatably mounted in the housing for movement between a retracted position and an in-use position. When retracted, the reel spool assembly fits to be at least flush within one of the cavities. Other of the raised portions form a handle, an integrated tackle compartment and a flag securing post. The height, size and positioning of each of these raised portions is such that multiple devices may be evenly stacked and held against one another for convenient storage and transport.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus can be adapted to work in most fishing lures. The apparatus allows the manufacture to adjust the sound(s) emitted by said fishing lure over a wide range, from several thousand hertz down to tens of hertz or lower. The hertz produced by one embodiment of the apparatus can be lowered to the point that the targeted game fish can interpret the action induced into the fishing lure by the disclosed invention more as movement of the fishing lure rather than sound emitted from the fishing lure. The apparatus obtains the energy it requires to operate from the movement of the fishing lure. One embodiment of the disclosed invention comprises a generic shell (top water fishing lure shell), a tuning fork and a pendulum. The stem of tuning fork is mounted to the inside wall of the shell, the pendulum is rotatably mounted to the interior wall of the shell in such a manner as to allow the weighted end of the pendulum to strike the tuning fork while the fishing lure is in use.

Abstract: A one-piece tubular ferrule affixed to a first rod section end with a first rod section end fit and bonded into a tubular opening coaxial with the rod section. A wrap such as a thread may also tighten the ferrule around the first rod section end. A second ferrule tubular opening coaxial with the first opening removably receives a second rod section end therein. The second ferrule tubular opening is uniformly lined with a pliant, mildly adhesive liner secured to the opening inner wall. The liner then engages the second rod section end in retaining it in the ferrule until withdrawn under pulling force of removal. The second rod section end typically is prepared with a thread wrap around its circumference to provide a nonsmooth surface that provides an improved engaging surface for the mildly adhesive liner to grasp.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a reel seat holding device for a movable reel and reel seat assembly for fly fishing rods. The holding device comprises a case that is arranged for releasably receiving the reel seat therein, when the reel and reel seat assembly is detached from a fly fishing rod. A device is provided for mounting the case on a fishing rod or an holder. The disclosure of the present invention also relates to a fly fishing rod with a movable reel and reel seat assembly and a waist holder for the holding device.

Abstract: A chart for locating guides on a fishing rod comprising a plurality of side by side lanes each having a vertical portion and in a predetermined plane and arcuate lane portions of different radii and curved through an arc of about ninety degrees (90°) from said predetermined plane and a plurality of radially directed marker lines emanating from a common center and intersecting the arcuate lane portion which defines the optimum locating points for guides for the fishing rod.

Abstract: A roller guide consists of an elongate integral body having a proximal end and an opposing rollered distal end. A stepped inwardly tapered rod end attachment bore extends into the elongate integral body from the proximal end toward the rollered distal end. The attachment bore consists of a series of counterbores extending into the elongate body from the proximal end toward the rollered distal end and each defines an inner diameter, in which the inner diameters of the counterbores decrease progressively from the proximal end toward the distal end. A fishing pole has a tip disposed in and adhesively secured to the attachment bore of the roller guide.