Abstract: An axle positioning structure includes a sleeve, a shaft, and an elastomer. The sleeve includes a bottom and an inner wall. The bottom and the inner wall form a receiving space. The shaft is rotatably coupled to the sleeve. The first end of the shaft goes through the hole of the bottom, and the second end of the shaft is disposed within the receiving space. The elastomer is connected to the second end of the shaft for holding the sleeve by stretching onto the inner wall of the sleeve, so that the shaft is positioned after rotating a determined angle relative to the sleeve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door hinge comprised of a first hinge part (2), a second hinge part (3), a shaft section (4), which joins a hinge eye (10) of the first hinge part (2) and a hinge eye (17) of the second hinge part (17) to one another in an articulated manner, and of a door arrester unit (25), which produces a holding force that is to be surmounted by tensioning a spring unit (32). Preferred holding angles of the door arrester unit (25) are stipulated by detent markings. The aim of the invention is to create a motor vehicle door hinge that can be economically produced and mounted.

Abstract: An assist grip handle assembly that may be snap-fit to the interior of a vehicle or other structure includes a damper assembly provided with the handle assembly that does not require the use of a pivot pin. The damper assembly of the invention easily snap-fits into the assist grip handle assembly and provides improved speed control of the rotational movement of the assist grip handle. With the present invention, no special tools are required to assemble the assist grip handle assembly as the components may be snap-fit together resulting in a less complex and cumbersome assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container with a removable handle. The container has spaced first and second knobs. The handle is configured as a split tubular member having a central portion and spaced internal first and second contoured portions proximate opposite ends thereof. Each of the contoured portions is configured to receive one of the knobs. The first and second contoured portions tensionably engage the first and second knobs when the central portion is grasped by a user. A method of securing the handle to the container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite restraint system composed of a composite restraint strap, a patch and a tensioning tool for restraining freight during transportation. The composite restraint strap includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a plurality of strands of yarn having a specified percentage of elongation before breaking and a specified creep. The second layer includes a nonwoven fabric. The composite restraint strap is capable of being attached to a floor or a wall of a transportation device in order to restrain the freight from movement. The composite restraint strap is typically tightened across the freight using the tensioning tool and held in place during transportation with the patch having a permanent-type adhesive for preventing the taut composite restraint strap from losing tension. The patch may be pre-attached to a strap prior to installation around freight.

Abstract: A water heater security system includes a woven, flexible strap disposed around a water heater to maintain the water heater in a fixed relationship with an adjacent wall. The system includes a pair of wall brackets and may include a buckle assembly. The strap may be formed with two or four ends at least one of which is adjustably attachable to one of the wall brackets or buckle. The buckle can be stamped from metal and bent back on itself to form a slide channel with two sidebars and a crossbar. A slide is disposed within the channel. Side flanges can be formed on the buckle portions or the slide.

Abstract: A multi use utility strap has an elongated first strap member. The first strap member has a first end and a second end. The first end is folded over and coupled to a body section of the elongated strap to form a first loop. The second end is folded over and coupled to the body section to form a second loop. A second strap member having a first end and a second end is provided wherein the first end is coupled to the first strap member. A first pair of D rings is positioned in the second loop. A third strap member is provided having a first end and a second end. The first end of the third strap is folded over and coupled to a body section of the third strap member to form a third strap member loop. A connector is provided for coupling the second strap member to the third strap member.

Abstract: The invention comprises a decorative lid strap for securing the cover of a casserole to the top of the casserole or container so that the casserole can be transported safely while food and etc. is in the casserole. The lid strap has an elongated elastic strap with hooks mounted to the outer ends of the elastic strap so that the strap may be stretched over the top of the cover of the container and the hooks attached to the opposing handles of the container to secure the cover to the casserole or container. A decorative sleeve is removably mounted over the strap while the strap is mounted over the cover of the casserole.

Abstract: Device for joining yarns between two machines for treating yarns. The present invention relates to a device for joining yarns between two machines for treating yarns, such as thermofixing and winding or beaming machines or steaming and winding or beaming machines or between means of feeding a multitude of yarns and weaving or tufting machines, characterized in that it is primarily made up of a supporting frame (1), a means (2) for individually guiding the yarns coming from the downstream machine and inserting these yarns in the means (3) for joining by entangling, by fusion or otherwise, a means (4) of individually bringing in and temporarily holding the yarns coming from the upper machine (4), a device (5) for inserting these yarns in the means (3) for joining by entangling, by fusion or otherwise, sets (6 to 8) for locking the yarns in position before and during the joining by entangling, by fusion or otherwise, and a means of cutting the free ends of the yarns before said joining.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed. The method and apparatus includes the steps of or means for spreading a crimped tow; de-registering the crimped tow; shaping the de-registered tow to a substantially rectangular cross-section; and distributing a particulate onto the shaped tow. The step of or means for de-registering the crimped tow uses at least two pairs of rollers, each pair of rollers having a metal-faced roller and a rubber-face roller. The metal-faced rollers are oppositely disposed between the pair of rollers. Alternatively, the metal-faced rollers are disposed between the pair of rollers on the same side.

Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument includes a pair of first and second elongated shafts each having an end effector attached to a distal end thereof and a handle. The handle is movable from a first position wherein the end effectors are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the end effectors are closer relative to one another. Each of the elongated shafts includes a hinge plate which mounts atop a pivot assembly for effecting movement of the end effectors relative to one another. The instrument also includes a hinge assembly made from an overmold composition which encapsulates and secures the hinge plates and the pivot assembly. The overmold composition is made from an electrically insulating material which insulates the end effectors from one another.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing piezoelectric wafers of surface acoustic wave (SAW) identification tags. In one embodiment, the method includes: (1) using a master reticle to form, on each of the piezoelectric wafers, wafer-independent patterns that encode digits of a first significance for SAW identification tags; and (2) using different ones of a library of coding reticles to form, on each of the piezoelectric wafers, wafer-dependent patterns that encode digits of a second significance for SAW identification tags.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a transducer suitable for a fluidic drive for a miniature acoustic-fluidic pump or mixer that includes an acoustic transducer attached to an exterior or interior of a fluidic circuit or reservoir. The transducer converts radio frequency electrical energy into an ultrasonic acoustic wave in a fluid that in turn generates directed fluid motion through the effect of acoustic streaming. The method includes depositing a piezo-electric thin-film onto a platinum coated silicon wafer or substrate with capping electrodes, defining each separate transducer; and dicing said piezoelectric tin-film to provide individual transducers.

Abstract: A tool assembly which is adapted to perform a cutting operation and also a beveling operation on a pipe. There is a rotary power saw which has rotary drive member to which a saw blade can be mounted. There is a bevel section having a mounting member that connects to the rotary drive member, and a bevel member. There is a locating surface portion around the axis of rotation of the bevel member, and an end lateral locating section and an apex end of the bevel member. The bevel section can be removably connected to the drive member of the power saw.

Abstract: A spring-compression apparatus for facilitating maintenance of a strut assembly comprises a guide member, a carriage assembly, and a rest assembly. The guide member comprises a first member end and a second member end. The carriage assembly comprises a jack assembly and a slide assembly. The jack assembly is operable to otherwise displace the slide assembly along the guide member. The slide assembly comprises a locator assembly, which comprises a locator extension arm and a center locator. The rest assembly comprises a center rest. A first strut end is positionable upon the center rest. The center locator is engageable with a second strut end for compressing the strut spring. The locator assembly further enables a user to remove a mounting nut from the second strut end when the strut spring is compressed, thus enabling strut assembly disassembly.

Abstract: Engine loader and transporter apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an engine handling assembly includes a motorized drive assembly engageable with a floor surface, and an engagement unit positioned proximate the drive assembly and partially surrounding a working space. The engagement unit includes a pair of coupling assemblies positioned on opposing lateral sides of the working space that are adapted to be selectively coupleable to the aircraft engine assembly when the aircraft engine assembly is positioned at least partially within the working space. A lifting assembly is operatively coupled to the drive assembly and to the engagement unit and is operable to selectively raise and lower the engagement unit and the aircraft engine assembly with respect to the floor surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide an in situ method for assembling and measuring optical characteristics of an optical component. The method generally includes pressing an optical source or lens into an optical housing while simultaneously measuring the optical output of the device. The measured optical output is used to determine and control when the optical source or lens is pressed to an optical position within optical housing. Once the source or lens is pressed into the optical housing, the method includes measuring the optical offset and/or pointing angle of the assembled component in the same apparatus that assembled the component. The measured optical offset and/or pointing angle information is used to determine how to mechanically alter the optical housing to correct or compensate for the optical offset and pointing angle.

Abstract: A stamped gate bar for a vending machine having an elongated body with opposing ends. The elongated body is formed first and second side walls extending from an integrally formed edge wall. A support member is disposed along at least one of the opposing ends, and an actuation member is also disposed along at least one of the opposing ends. A method of forming the gate bar from a sheet of metal is also disclosed.

Abstract: A drill fitted to an adapter is used to drill a hole in a workpiece fixed on a table of a machining center. When the hole drilling is finished, the drill is removed from the adapter, and a workpiece holding jig is fitted to the adapter. Then, the adapter is lowered, and the workpiece holding jig takes the workpiece for which the hole drilling operation has been finished. Following this, the adapter is raised, and the workpiece is temporarily held in the machining center. Then, in this state, the next workpiece is mounted on the table of the machining center. Accordingly, by temporarily holding the workpiece, for which the hole drilling operation has been finished, in the machining center, mounting of the next workpiece is simplified.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a spherical cavitation chamber. Depending upon the chamber's composition and wall thickness, chambers fabricated with the disclosed techniques can be used with either low or high pressure systems. During chamber fabrication, initially two spherical half portions are fabricated and then the two half portions are joined together to form the desired cavitation chamber. During the fabrication of each chamber half, the interior spherical surface is completed first and then the outer spherical surface. Prior to joining the two spherical cavitation chamber halves, the surfaces to be mated are finished, preferably to a surface flatness of at least ±0.01 inches. Brazing is used to join the chamber halves together. The brazing material is preferably in the form of a ring-shaped sheet with outside and inside diameters of approximately the same size as the cavitation sphere's outside and inside diameters. Preferably the brazing operation is performed under vacuum conditions.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an expendable alignment ring is adapted for centering opposing conical surfaces of a transmission torque converter and an engine crankshaft. The ring has an annular body formed of a thermoplastic such as high density polyethelene. The body has first and second ends formed by axially spaced inner and outer coaxial conical surfaces extending between inner and outer peripheries. The ring is installed over a pilot of the torque converter so that the conical ends of the ring align the conical surfaces of the torque converter and the crankshaft during assembly to center the torque converter relative to the crankshaft. Upon assembly of the torque converter to the crankshaft, the alignment ring is slightly compressed and provides the mechanism for precise alignment of the torque converter to the crankshaft.

Abstract: An automated banking machine includes a mechanism for accepting deposited items. The automated banking machine includes a shaft and a roller mounted on the shaft. The roller includes a body having a cylindrical opening therethrough. One or more radially inward, axially outward extending deformable fingers adjacent a first end of the opening are adapted to engage an annular recess on the shaft. An annular flat surface adjacent the second end of the opening is adapted to abut a radially outward extending annular step surface on the shaft. The deformable fingers and the flat surface cooperate with the annular recess and the step surface, respectively, to axially position the roller on the shaft. A continuous belt member may be in operative engagement with the roller. A method includes extending the shaft into the cylindrical opening, and moving the shaft relative to the cylindrical opening to engage at least one deformable finger in the annular recess.

Abstract: An apparatus to prevent oxidation of an electronic device, such as a semiconductor substrate during a semiconductor packaging process, comprises a substantially-enclosed conduit having at least one movable support defining a path through which the electronic device may travel and a plurality of gas outlets to introduce a relatively inert gas into the conduit. Conveying means adapted to engage and move the electronic device along the conduit is provided, and an opening along a portion of the conduit allows engagement between the conveying means and the electronic device. Actuating means are adapted to shift the movable support whereby the size of the path is adjustable to suit different electronic devices.

Abstract: A method is provided for making a backing layer for an ultrasonic matrix array transducer useful in medical imaging and the like. A conductive grid is provided which includes a plurality of micro-contacts each joined together by a common base so that spaces are provided between the free ends of the contacts. A mold for the grid is filled with an acoustically absorbent material such that the absorbent material fills the spaces between the contacts, so as to produce a block when cured. The common base is removed so as to separate the contacts from one another within the block. Further machining exposes the opposite ends of micro-contacts so that a like number of contact faces or pads are provided at opposed surfaces of the backing layer. Improved transducer constructions are also disclosed.

Abstract: An amorphous laminated core and a method of making an amorphous laminated core by punching core pieces from amorphous thin sheet material, laminating the plural sheets of core pieces, and forming caulking through-holes by punching. Rod shaped materials are directed into the caulking through-holes of the laminated core pieces.

Abstract: A magnetoresistive thin film head comprises a magnetoresistive element including an antiferromagnetic layer, a pinned layer, a nonmagnetic conductive layer and a free magnetic layer, and a pair of the right and the left laminated transverse biasing layers, each including a nonmagnetic layer, a ferromagnetic layer and an antiferromagnetic layer, provided on the free magnetic layer constituting said magnetoresistive element. The layer thickness of said nonmagnetic layer has been established to a certain specific value so that magnetizing direction in said free magnetic layer opposing to the ferromagnetic layer via said nonmagnetic layer assumes a direction that is opposite to that of said ferromagnetic layer.

Abstract: A magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) sensor in which the free layer longitudinal biasing elements are coupled, without insulation, to the free layer outside of the MTJ stack to provide reliable non-shunting MTJ free layer stabilization without extremely thin dielectric layers. In one embodiment, hard magnetic (HM) layers are disposed in contact with the free layer outside of and separated from the MTJ stack active region by a thick dielectric layer. In another embodiment, antiferromagnetic (AFM) bias layers are disposed in contact with the free layer outside of and separated from the MTJ stack active region by a thick dielectric layer. In other embodiments, nonconductive HM layers are disposed either in contact with the free layer outside of the MTJ stack active region and/or in abutting contact with the MTJ stack active region.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic circuit for an electrical machine, the method comprising: using a cutting station to cut out at least one strip of sectors that are interconnected by deformable connections; and using a winding station to wind the strip of sectors around a mandrel; wherein, between the cutting station and the winding station, there is a zone configured to enable the strip to deform so as to compensate for a difference in speed between a speed of the strip at an outlet from the cutting station and its speed at an inlet to the winding station.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a chip resistor using a material substrate for which are set a plurality of first cutting lines extending in a first direction and a plurality of second cutting lines extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The method includes an upper electrode forming step A for forming a thick upper conductor layer on the upper surface of the substrate by printing and baking a metal organic paste, a lower electrode forming step B for forming a thick lower conductor layer on the lower surface of the substrate by printing and baking metal organic paste, and a resistor element forming step C for forming a thin resistor layer by depositing a resistor material on the upper surface of the substrate. Preferably, the upper and the lower surfaces of the material substrate are flat.

Abstract: A method and a device for coupling a PCB sheet are disclosed. If a defective PCB is found after the manufacture of continuously arranged circuit patterns, then the defective PCB sheet portion is removed to replace it with a new PCB sheet portion. That is, a defective circuit pattern sheet 2? is removed from continuously arranged circuit patterns of a first PCB sheet 4a. After removal of the defective circuit pattern sheet 2?, the first PCB sheet 4a is position-located by means of a position locating means 12. Then the space which is formed by removing the defective circuit pattern sheet 2? is filled with a second PCB sheet 4b on which a good quality circuit pattern 2b is printed. Then the first PCB sheet 4a and the second PCB sheet 4b are coupled together by using an adhesive means 14.

Abstract: According to the present invention, in the field of packaging the chip component, increase in speed and stability in packaging the chip component is achieved without significantly increasing the cost of the device. The size of the suction face of the suction nozzle is set so as to be larger than the relevant chip component. Near the inserting position P of the chip component, a push cover is provided in close proximity to the upper surface of the carrier tape. A hole is provided in the push cover at the inserting position P, and the size of the hole is slightly larger than the size of the tip face of the suction nozzle. After the chip component held to the suction nozzle enters the component-accommodating recess of the carrier tape, the suction of the suction nozzle is released and the carrier tape starts to move in the direction shown with an arrow, orthogonal to the suction nozzle. The suction nozzle is raised after the opening of the component-accommodating recess is completely under the push cover.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are shown for holding a plurality of wires of a cable in fixed positions relative to each other for assisting in the termination of the cable with a connector having plurality of contacts possibly of the insulation displacement type.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods and systems for forming die packages. In one exemplary embodiment, the method for forming die packages contacts interface areas of a die assembly to keep the interface areas free of an insulative material. The method distributes a flowable insulative material around portions of the die assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fabricating a three dimensional array of semiconductor chips is disclosed. The method uses a multiple step fabrication process that automates the surface mounting of semiconductor chips with unique chip carriers to achieve the three dimensional array of chips. The method includes a step of depositing solder on a multitude of chip carriers at one time, placing the chip carriers with chips on a printed circuit board and then running the board with chips and carriers arranged in a three dimensional array through a single reflow oven to complete a single reflow process to permanently connect all of the components. The apparatus includes a unique chip carrier pallet and print fixture pedestal that work in combination to position the chip carriers for the automatic deposition of solder on a multitude of carriers at once and then position them for addition to the circuit board.

Abstract: A compression function layer 60 is provided on at least one board surface. The compression function layer 60 adds a function of being compressed by receiving pressure in the direction of the board thickness to the resin board 10 which includes this layer. Thereby a sufficient pressure is applied to conductors 14.

Abstract: A fluid ejection device comprising a composite substrate, wherein the composite substrate has two substrates with a patterned etch mask therebetween, and a fluid channel.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a toothed gear from a gear blank wherein the gear blank loaded into a machine tool and rotationally driven is machined by a hobbing cutter disposed on a rotationally driven tool shaft and the rough-hobbed gear, once produced, is subsequently cleared of burr by means of a rotationally driven deburring tool by causing it to chamfer the front-end edges of the inter-teeth grooves, wherein the number of revolutions of said deburring tool and rough-machined gear has a constant ratio, wherein the removal of burr is performed on said rough-machined gear invariably loaded on said machine tool in a continuous pass by using a deburring tool which is similar to a side milling cutter, has cutting teeth, and is fixedly disposed for rotation on the shaft of said hobbing cutter, wherein the front-end edges of the inter-teeth grooves are successively machined in the way of a gear hobbing process, and wherein said shaft is changed from the gear hobbing setting over to a burr removal setting.

Abstract: A process for mounting an outer bearing ring involves press fitting a stamp into the outer ring so that the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring assumes the shape of the stamp. Using the stamp, the outer ring is then press fitted into the recess of a machine part so that the contour of the external peripheral surface of the outer ring is plastically molded through axial stretching into the machine part. To mount an inner ring, a stamp with a bore is press fitted onto the inner ring so that the inner peripheral surface of the inner ring pressing against the stamp assumes the shape of the bore of the stamp. Using the stamp, the inner ring is then press fitted onto the machine part and the contour of the inner peripheral surface of the inner ring is plastically molded through axial flow forming into the machine part.

Abstract: An intermediate bearing for a driveline of a commercial vehicle has a housing (7) with a stirrup-shaped cross-section. The housing (7) has a fixing face (12) formed of two straight portions (8, 9) and a first arched portion (10). A bearing member (15) is arranged between the portions (8, 9, 10). The bearing member (15) is rubber and is connected to the fixing face (12) by vulcanization. A locking element (23) bridges the space between the two straight portions (8, 9). The locking member (23) is attached to the bearing member (15). The bearing member (15) encloses a supporting ring (16) which serves to receive a rolling contact bearing. The locking element (23) is adjustable for the purpose of setting a pre-tension of the bearing member (15) towards the longitudinal axis (18) of the bore (17) of the supporting ring (16). The locking element (23) can be connected to the housing (7) after the required pre-tension has been set.

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.

Abstract: A razor assembly includes a razor head having at least one blade, and a shaving aid delivery system disposed within the razor head. The shaving aid delivery system includes a supply of at least one shaving aid fluid, a microfluidic circuit for communicating the shaving aid fluid from the supply to a plurality of outlet ports along a surface of the shaving aid delivery system, and a transport system for driving the shaving aid fluid from the supply through the microfluidic circuit.

Abstract: A tool and method for using the tool to strip a sheath from an end of the cable wherein the tool includes a tube; a cylindrical plunger slideably positioned in the tube; a yoke having a U shape. The yoke is attached to and spaced from one end of the tube and is aligned with the tube to permit that one end of the plunger, sliding toward the yoke, passes between legs of the yoke. A spring biases the plunger toward the yoke. A knife; clipped to the yoke, is arranged to cut a longitudinal cut in an end section of the sheath, positioned between the legs of the yoke and forced by the plunger against the knife. A handle having one end secured to the plunger, is accessible for withdrawing the plunger from the yoke to permit positioning the cable in the yoke.

Abstract: Fanned air generated by a fan to cool a motor is discharged from a housing through fanned air discharge ports toward an opening formed in a base. The fanned air discharged toward the opening is then introduced into a groove in fluid communication with the opening. The groove is formed in a bottom surface of the base and has an open side at a front side of the base. The fanned air is then discharged from the front side of the base, blowing off saw dust on a cutting object so as to prevent dust from accumulating on a marking line on the cutting object.

Abstract: An integrated shaver and hair trimmer device with an adjustable handle includes a shaver and trimmer assembly with a shaver/trimmer head including one or more cutting blade assemblies and an elongated handle assembly connected to the shaver and trimmer assembly. The shaver and trimmer assembly and the handle assembly are constructed and arranged such that at a point of connection of the assemblies either the shaver and trimmer assembly or the handle assembly move or pivot about the point of connection to adjust a position or angle of the handle assembly relative to the shaver and trimmer assembly. The device is further constructed and arranged to securely and removably fix the handle assembly at a required or desired position or angle relative to the shaver and trimmer assembly including any one of a multiple of positions or any position within a certain range of movement of the handle assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an archery device having a part or component is injection molded; the part is injection molded metal, ceramic, or composite material. A sight pin for a bow sight is a part that is especially suited for being injection mold. Injection molding of metal, ceramic or composite sight pins allows for various cross-sectional shapes and areas for the pin along its length. The injection molded sight pin can be a vertically extending pin or a horizontally positioned pin, and multiple pins may be configured for viewing in a straight line.

Abstract: A method for determining a borehole azimuth in a borehole is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes acquiring at least one standoff measurement and a tool azimuth measurement at substantially the same time. Such measurements are then processed, along with a lateral displacement vector of the downhole tool upon which the sensors are deployed in the borehole, to determine the borehole azimuth. The computed borehole azimuths may be advantageously correlated with logging sensor data to form a borehole image, for example, by convolving the correlated logging sensor data with a window function. As such, exemplary embodiments of this invention may provide for superior image resolution and noise rejection as compared to prior art LWD imaging techniques.

Abstract: A multiple component, interactive growth chart assembled from a plurality of growth chart components. The individual components are preferably building block type, and have means for coupling one component on top of another. The components have a disclosed height, so that a user can calculate the height of a person who is positioned proximate a chart comprised of a plurality of assembled components. Preferably, the components have a heart shape. In one embodiment, coupling means are provided to permit lateral and/or other coupling directions, in addition to straight north-south coupling, so as to provide greater play flexibility.

Abstract: An anchor bolt setting template is used to position an anchor bolt in a wall for attachment of a first plate or a second plate to the wall. The first and second plates having different dimensions from each other. The template includes a rigid washer plate having first and second ends and defining a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends. An opening is formed in the washer plate lying along the longitudinal axis. The opening is non-equidistant between the first and second ends and defines a first distance between the opening and the first end and a second distance between the opening and the second end. The first distance is established to position the anchor bolt in the wall to properly position the first plate for attachment to the wall, and the second distance is established to position the anchor bolt in the wall to properly position the second plate for attachment to the wall. The template can include a sleeve frangibly connected to the plate for receiving the bolt.

Abstract: An aircraft frame stringer is checked against designed specifications using a set of templates with stringer-engaging, upwardly-facing surfaces that match the designed contours of sections of the stringer at different locations along the length of the stringer. The templates are removably supported in mutually aligned and spaced relationship on a base assembly. The stringer is placed on the templates and measurements are made to determine if the stringer contours at the different locations match, within acceptable tolerance limits, the template contours at those locations. A computer model is used to determine the contours of the sections of the stringer at the desired locations thereon and to control the operation of a CNC machine for machining the templates.

Abstract: An agricultural marker assembly is disclosed for use with a marker arm that extends from an agricultural vehicle wherein the vehicle moves along a primary travel direction during operation. The assembly includes an extension assembly including at least first and second members, each of the first and second members having first and second ends, the first member supported by the arm and extending generally in the direction opposite the primary travel direction, the second member supported by a first portion of the first member and extending at least in part away from the first portion of the first member along a trajectory lateral to the primary travel direction when the vehicle is moving in the primary travel direction. The assembly also includes a marker supported by the second member and separated from the first portion of the first member.