Abstract: A pair of lugs in an opening of a grinding head of a grinding machine and a pair of corresponding openings in an orifice plate of a grinding machine are disclosed to properly orient the plate in the head during assembly. The lugs are preferably of two different sizes so that the orifice plate will only fit into the head in one orientation. The lugs may differ in size such that the person assembling the grinding machine will be able to visualize the correct orientation based on the size of the lugs and corresponding openings.

Abstract: Self-correcting plate guards for installation over an orifice plate of a grinding machine are disclosed. Each plate guard has studs that fit into apertures of an orifice plate. The studs and apertures are sized so that the correct guard must be used with a particular orifice plate. Furthermore, the mounting ring that holds the orifice plate in place on the grinding machine cannot be tightened for use of the grinding machine without the plate guard being installed.

Abstract: An assembly for providing constant force between a knife assembly and an orifice plate of a grinding machine is disclosed. The assembly comprises a stop in the grinding head of the machine past which the orifice plate cannot be inserted and a tensioning device for maintaining a constant tension of the knife assembly against the orifice plate.

Abstract: An orifice plate for a grinding machine is disclosed as having removal slots or relief areas for ease in removal of the plate from the grinding head. The slots may be aligned with recesses in the head that allow easy insertion of a removal tool. A number of embodiments are contemplated, some of which do not require a recess in the head to be present, and others which may require a recess but do not require alignment.

Abstract: A wear distributing arrangement for reduction of wear in parts of a grinding machine is disclosed. The arrangement includes the provision of multiple corresponding projections and recesses at evenly spaced radial locations around the circumference of any two parts in a rotating assembly designed to be disassembled and reassembled. Parts bearing projections are reassembled into parts bearing recesses in a random fashion, so that wear to one portion of a part does not prematurely wear it.

Abstract: A grinding head for a grinding machine is disclosed in which the axial bore of the head is provided with flutes of variable width. The dimension of the flutes from an upstream location to a downstream location of the head is variable to provide different effects in operation of the grinding machine. Flutes may be wider in areas of the head where greater shear is expected or may be narrower in width to decrease backpressure. Flutes may be primarily located adjacent to or along an increased diameter area of the head and may be constructed by casting.

Abstract: A helical discharge flute formed in the sides of a collection cone of a grinding machine is disclosed. The collection cone has a collection area and a discharge area, with a discharge tube at the most downstream end. The helical discharge flute cooperates with an auger located through the bore of the collection discharge area to create a restricted flow of material into the flute. In this manner, only hard particles are removed from the collection cavity of the collection cone and discharged to the discharge tube.

Abstract: A dual hub reel for a tape drive comprises an inner hub operatively connectable to a motor and a flexible leader connected at a first to the inner hub so as to be wound on to the inner hub when driven, to rotate by the motor. An outer hub is disposed about the inner hub and has an opening through which the flexible leader extends. The outer hub is arranged on the inner hub and is selectively freely rotatable about the inner hub or locked against the inner hub to rotate with the inner hub. A locking element is responsive to pressure supplied by a tape wrap to press against the inner hub and lock the outer hub to the inner hub by interaction of an engagement surface against the inner hub.

Abstract: A method of processing different sized long products delivered from a rolling mill, comprising forming products within a first range of sizes into helical formations of rings having a first diameter, and alternatively forming products within a second range of sizes larger than the largest product size within said first range into helical formations of rings having a second diameter larger than said first diameter. The helical formations of rings are deposited on a conveyor for transport to a reforming station where they are gathered into coils.

Abstract: A motorized seat belt retractor, comprising: a take-up spool configured to rotate in a winding direction and an unwinding direction; a motor for providing a driving force in a first direction and a second direction to the take-up spool, wherein the take-up spool rotates in the winding direction when the driving force is provided in the first direction; a mechanism coupled to a shaft of the motor, the mechanism being configured to rotate freely in the first direction and rotate in the second direction when either i) a predetermined force is applied to the take-up spool in the unwinding direction during or after application of the driving force in the first direction or ii) the motor applies the driving force in the second direction in order to overcome a predetermined resistance of the mechanism; and a locking retractor configured to prevent the take-up spool from rotating in the unwinding direction when the predetermined force is applied to the take-up spool in the unwinding direction during or after applicat

Abstract: A press-button type multi-stage winding mechanism is disclosed. The winding mechanism comprises a top and bottom cover, a button, a looped spring, a sliding disc, wire, a winding disc, and bottom disc. The wire is pulled to a required length and will be automatically positioned. The distance of the wire is precisely controlled and the button is pressed to secure, and to release by pressing again the button which can rapidly wind the wire.

Abstract: A functional garden device includes an upper portion (10) and a lower portion (60). Lower portion (60) includes a retractable hose reel (80) for garden hose (90) which passes through orifice (63) in wall (65). Upper portion (10) has a separate, unrelated function to the hose storage portion (60) and may form part of a fountain, pond, statue, refrigerated storage area or a planting container.

Abstract: A roller has an outer tubular member, a central shaft, a connecting member that connect the outer tubular member and the central shaft at a central area of an axis of the roller, connecting the outer tubular member and the central shaft, a bend adjustable mechanism disposed between the outer tubular member and the central shaft at both ends of the roller, a first bearing structure that engages the outer tubular member and the bend adjustable mechanism; a second bearing structure that engages the bend adjustable mechanism and the central shaft; and a rotation preventing mechanism that prevents rotation of the bend adjustable mechanism. The bend adjustable mechanism has a plurality of spacer structures that individually adjust a distance between the first bearing structure and the second bearing structure in a radial direction of the roller.

Abstract: The invention relates to aircraft automatic control systems. Its use for providing flight safety of civil aircrafts allows to obtain the technical result in the form of reducing a probability of a missile hit on a civil aircraft and ensuring protection reliability in optical interference environment. This technical result is achieved in the method due to steps of: determining the fact of a missile launch; determining missile coordinates in every time moment; generating pulse periodic laser radiation, wherein a wavelength range of the laser radiation is within a sensitivity range of infrared seeker head, a power of the laser radiation exceeds the power of radiation of the aircraft engine in the sensitivity range of the infrared seeker head, and a pulse repetition frequency is close to typical operation frequency of the infrared seeker head; and sending the laser radiation to the point of presence of the missile in the given time moment.

Abstract: A spacecraft with a yaw steering system performing yaw steering. The yaw steering includes steering the spacecraft to have a yaw angle (?) for all sun elevation angles (?) in accordance with a yaw steering guidance law that provides a yaw steering motion about a yaw axis which is smooth for all sun elevation angles (?). At least part of the guidance law comprises a smoothing function (f), which is a function of an orbital position parameter (?) of the spacecraft, the smoothing function (f) smoothing the yaw steering motion for values of the orbital position parameter (?) where high rotational rates {dot over (?)} or high rotational accelerations {umlaut over (?)} would occur without the smoothing function (f).

Abstract: A seat sliding apparatus for a vehicle, includes: restraining means for restraining a sliding movement of an upper rail in a front-rear direction of a seat and having a first projection preformed at the upper rail and second projections preformed at a lower rail before assembling the upper and lower rails; and a slide supporting member disposed between the upper rail and lower rails, supporting the upper rail to be slidable in the front-rear direction relative to the lower rail and positioning the upper rail to the finally assembled position in the vertical direction. The lower rail and the upper rail are structured in a way that an interval between the first projection and each second projection along the vertical direction in which the upper rail moves between the insertion position and the finally assembled position is greater than zero.

Abstract: A multi-purpose hanger includes a helical support structure for supporting pipe, tubing, conduit or cable against a support surface in any one of a plurality of orientations. The hanger includes an anchor block to which the helical support structure is affixed. The helical support structure spirals 360° between first and second ends to define a gap between the first and second ends that is about equal to an outer diameter of the pipe.

Abstract: A protective barricade system to prevent persons from accidentally falling through holes in roofs or floors or from the edges of stairwells, balconies, or pitched roofs. The barricade system comprises a plurality of barricade brackets that are spaced apart and can be releasably attached to the underlying surface.

Abstract: A stand for an image display device includes a supporting member that can support an image display device, a rear base is rotatably connected to the supporting member, and a front base that is connected to the rear base. The front base is rotatable with respect to the rear base in the same direction as the rear base is rotatable with respect to the supporting member such that the front base is foldable to a rear side of the image display device.

Abstract: A multi-function fastening stand includes primarily a roughly cone-shaped seat with two sheets installed at an upper section of the seat, for clipping a shaft. A bolt is used to lock the sheets. A lower section of the seat is in a shape of trumpet, and a gear is installed at the top of the lower section. A fastening stand is constituted after pivoting the bottom of the seat to a sucking disc, so as to be attached to a car window or any attachable desktop with the sucking disc, and electronic products such as cellular phones or PDA can be emplaced onto the shaft. A bending angle of the shaft and a rotating angle of the sheets can be adjusted by the loosening and tightening of the bolt.

Abstract: A tripod is configured with a body configured to match the shape and size of the bottom of a camera. The tripod body optionally includes recesses allowing the three legs to fold up into the body, resulting in a substantially planar bottom surface. The three legs, when extended, are independently positionable to give the user the flexibility to use the tripod on non-planar surfaces, and to allow some aiming of the camera.

Abstract: A multi-piece display device for the point-of-sale display of produce and other damageable items, manufactured out of a closed cell foam material and of solid construction, with each piece being a monolithic, flexible support block, whereby each of said support blocks has a top surface and is of a different size than each other support block, and with each said support block other than the smallest support block suitably adapted to support upon its top surface a smaller said support block, thereby allowing the device to be arranged into any number of configurations for the display of produce or other items. The foam construction of the device protects the items from damage while being light weight and easy to clean.

Abstract: A camera tripod includes a mounting platform assembly and a tripod adjusting means. The mounting platform assembly includes a base and a platform. A handle is provided beneath the base. When the handle is loosened, the inclination of the platform can be controlled, but when the handle is locked, the inclination is fixed. The tripod adjusting means is mounted on the periphery of the base. The adjusting means includes supporting legs and tabs with stepped portions provided on the periphery of the base. Further, positioning elements and elastic elements are provided between the supporting legs and the tabs. The elastic element applies a resistant force to hold the positioning element between the tab and the supporting leg. The positioning element can escapes from the stepped portions of the tab to adjust the inclination of the supporting leg.

Abstract: Anchor assemblies are provided to secure one or more implants along the spinal column that include a retainer in a receiver member. The retainer is configured to distribute the forces exerted on the retainer toward the proximal end of the retainer where it may deform without deforming, distorting or altering the retainer where it supports the anchor member in the receiver member. The desired positioning of the anchor member relative to the retainer and receiver member can thus be attained even when the retainer is subject to deformation forces.

Abstract: A support mechanism for a computer peripheral device includes a housing accommodating a base within the housing, and a supporting post having a first end coupled to the base. The base has a pivoting sleeve and couples to the supporting post at a first position, and the pivoting sleeve engages with the supporting post such that the housing is rotatable to force the pivoting sleeve and the supporting post to rotate. The pivoting sleeve can move along an axial line of the housing, and the housing can be pivoted about the top of the pivoting sleeve together with the supporting post. Therefore, the housing can carry out multi-direction-movement, or so-called sphere-like movement relative to a leg coupled to the second end of the supporting post.

Abstract: A device for providing temporary storage of personal items, particularly in restrooms. The device comprises a bracket with a top and bottom flat portion for mounting and a middle portion that protrudes from a mounting surface to create a storage area to contain personal items. The bracket can be made of transparent, translucent, or even solid colored materials. Also, the bracket can have a tapered width to facilitate use of the device, but most notably should have open sides to allow unobstructed access to said storage area from beyond said bracket. The device should be light and easy to secure to most mounting surfaces.

Abstract: A cradle for retaining therein an electronic media player includes a back support plate for interface against the back surface of the player, a first side wall formed along a first longitudinal edge of the back support plate, a second side wall formed along a second longitudinal edge of the back support plate, and a mounting mechanism removably attached on the rear surface of the back support plate for mounting the cradle with the player retained therein onto an aperture of a mechanical device or system. The side walls of the cradle extend inward at opposing ends for retaining the corners of the player to prevent the player from sliding upward or downward and out of the cradle while being retained in the cradle.

Abstract: A clamping system (10/110) for holding, supporting or lifting a heavy work piece (200; e.g. a pipe section of pipe line of hundreds of pounds) located below a girder (100) using rigging (210) attached to the clamp at attachment openings (27/37, 127/137) equally spaced from the center-line web (103) of the girder, which clamping system is attached to opposed, side edges of the top flange member (102) of the girder (vis-a-vis the bottom flange member 101), or in a second embodiment (FIGS. 9+) to either the top or the bottom. In the second embodiment a straight bar (150) with a series of spaced, locking cavities (151a/b) is used in place of the threaded rod, threaded engagement of the first embodiment, with the cavities working with spring-biased pin latches on the side gripping elements. When used on the bottom flange, a slidable, load supporting, centrally located accessory (160) is used.

Abstract: A shipping clip is configured to secure at least one shelf within a cabinet having walls and a base. The shipping clip includes a main beam having first and second side, and a biasing tab outwardly extending from the first side at an angle. The biasing tab is configured to exert a force into the shelf to compressively secure the shelf within the cabinet during shipping.

Abstract: An end of a curtain rod is provided with a hook for grasping a mounting tube extending transversely from a wall-mounted flange. The hook may be offset from the longitudinal axis of the curtain rod to permit two rods with similar offset hooks to the mounted end to end, in axial alignment, on a common mounting tube. Alternatively, one rod may be provided with a centrally mounted hook and the other rod with a claw having spaced hooks for receiving the single centrally mounted hook of an axially aligned rod therebetween. Each hook and claw may be mounted on a connector which can be fitted over the end of a segment of a tubular curtain rod, with or without an adapter, depending upon whether the segment is an inner segment or outer segment of a telescoping curtain rod.

Abstract: A combination spring tension rod and mounting bracket assembly easily mounts within a window opening. The spring tension rod includes a pair of elbow-shaped receptacles including a first and second arm defining an angle greater than 90°, wherein each first arm is mounted on opposite ends of the rod and the second arm defines a receptacle for a respective mounting bracket. Each of a pair of mounting bracket devices is mounted into the respective receptacle. The spring tension rod is compressed and positioned such that bearing surface portions of the bracket devices extend into the window opening. The spring tension rod is then released and forces the obtusely-oriented bearing surfaces to bear against opposed and facing surfaces of the window opening when installed. The spring force of the spring tension rod retains the rod and brackets in the installed position.

Abstract: A combination spring loaded rod and mounting brackets for window coverings is provided. A pair of mounting brackets are adapted to connect with opposite ends of the spring loaded rod. The spring loaded rod is extended and positioned such that bearing surfaces of the mounting brackets extend beyond the window frame. When released, the spring exerts a force through the bearing surfaces such that the rod and brackets are held in place.

Abstract: An exemplary LCD panel mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a pair of frames, and a pair of actuators. The bracket includes a flange defining a pair of slots therein. The frames are slidably attached to the bracket in a first direction and each includes a first sliding member defining a pair of notches therein along the first direction. The actuators are slidably attached to the bracket in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and each includes a post selectively engaging in one of the notches of the frames, and a handling tab extending through the corresponding slot of the bracket. The frames each include a pair of seats defining threaded holes therein to fix different size LCD panels thereon.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for supporting an LCD module, the supporting apparatus comprises a pivoting member, a fastener assembly connecting the pivoting member to the LCD module, a supporter and a connecting member. The supporter comprises a base wall and two sidewalls extending from the base wall. The connecting member connects the pivoting member to the supporter, and comprises a top wall and two arms extending from two opposite edges of the top wall. The arms are mounted to the sidewalls of the supporter separately.

Abstract: A hinge includes a sleeve and a shank. The shank is composed of an elongated body, a connecting portion and a securing portion. The connecting portion has a diameter smaller than that of the elongated body and larger than a diameter of the securing portion. The sleeve has an inner diameter smaller than that of the connecting portion such that after the connecting portion is received inside the sleeve, an interference fit is existed between the sleeve and the connecting portion of the shank.

Abstract: An improved adjustable mounting system for mounting a flat panel display to a surface. A mounting bracket is configured to attach to the surface, while an adapter bracket is operatively connected to the mounting bracket and is configured to operatively connect to the flat panel display. At least one carrier mechanism operatively connects the mounting bracket and the adapter bracket, the first carrier mechanism positioned with a set of substantially straight guide paths or surfaces to couple the adapter bracket to the mounting bracket. When the flat panel display is operatively connected to the adapter bracket and the mounting bracket is attached to the surface, the flat panel display is generally selectively rotatably positionable about an axis substantially parallel to the surface as a result of the interaction of the first carrier mechanism with the set of substantially straight guide paths or surfaces.

Abstract: The article hanger is formed of a wire or rod and is configured for removable attachment to parallel posts, such as the posts supporting an adjustable height headrest above the seatback of an automobile. Each end of the device includes a multiple element clip attachable about the corresponding headrest support post, with the multiple elements precluding angular deflection of the remainder of the device and firmly attaching it to the posts. An arm extends from each attachment clip, with a spring coil loop formed in each arm to allow the two clips to be deflected for installation and removal. An article support hook is formed medially in the wire or rod, between the two spring coils. The device may be coated with a resilient or nonabrasive material to preclude metal-to-metal contact between the device and the headrest support rods, and/or other metal components.

Abstract: A safety clothes hook having alterable anchor direction includes a base fastened to a wall and multiple pairs of upper brackets and lower brackets fastened to the base. Each pair of the upper and lower brackets are pivotally coupled with a plurality of hooks between them. Each hook has a plurality of insertion portions on the upper side to be inserted by an anchor strut located on a lower side of the hook on the upper side. The upmost hook has a pivot portion on the top to be coupled with a coupling portion of the upper bracket, and a space allowing the hooks to be moved upwards. Thus each hook can be anchored in a selected direction to avoid being hit and moved when in use. When not in use, the hook can be swiveled close to the wall to avoid being extended outside and hitting people.

Abstract: A clamp for a cylindrical object is adapted for mounting to a surface and includes a hose clamp having a metal strap for encircling a cylindrical object. The strap includes a plurality of spaced openings for meshing with a worm gear member rotationally mounted in a rider that is slidably positionable along the length of the strap. An over-center double bail is pivotally mounted to the rider and has a first section secured at opposite ends thereof to the rider. A bight portion of the first section serves as a lever. A second section of the bail is generally U-shaped and has opposite free ends thereof pivotally mounted to respective points along legs of the first section for facilitating engagement of a bight portion of the second section over an upturned edge of the strap. A mounting bracket is perpendicularly attached to the strap.

Abstract: Demountable components of this electronic device holder configure to adjustably elevate electronic screens and keypads closed to a user's eyes; this being beneficial to viewing posture. Additional vision ergonomic benefits are achieved by a demountable, pliable rod attachment which holds items in the visual field above a device's viewing screen thus enabling users to design properties of the visual field above an image display such as polarization of light, wide angle image magnification, prism shifting of imagery, filtration of color, and a means of relief from the damaging effects of reflectance and glare on electronic screens. This holder being easy to use in many applications, locations, and positions.

Abstract: An assembly 10 which includes a hollow tubular member 12 which is adapted to be selectively placed within a vehicle cup holder 250 and which is adapted to be selectively coupled to a variety of organizational assemblies, such as purse 400, pouch 500, and organizer 600.

Abstract: A cup holder, wherein the cup holder comprises a well adapted to receive a beverage container through an open top of the well. The cup holder also includes a sealing unit having a ring seal secured to the well adjacent to the open top of the well. The ring seal engages the container when the container is disposed in the well to cooperate with the well in providing a substantially closed and sealed chamber resistant to heat transfer to or from the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a disc support device that has a V-shaped base and an elongated tier. The V-shaped base has a first side and a second side and a pair of disc receiving notches on the first side for receiving an edge of a disc. The elongated tier has a first end and a second end. A hinge is provided for connecting the second side of the base to the first end of the elongated tier so that the base may pivot from a planar orientation relative to the tier to a right angle relative to the elongated tier. A removable peg extends upward from the second end of the elongated tier when the base and the elongated tier are in a planar orientation relative to each other.

Abstract: A ceiling fan anchoring bracket and housing assembly for quick and easy installation of the ceiling fan housing for either hugger or down-rod fans is disclosed. The assembly comprises of hook-up pins and stationary lock-up pin fastened on and protruding from the anchoring bracket. The stationary lock-up pin latchingly locks the housing of the fan by spring or urging mechanism. The bracket and housing assembly enables the user to install the ceiling fan housing to the anchoring bracket without having to resort to using tools. All a user needs to do is to align and engage one side of the housing to the hook-up pins on the bracket and push the opposite side of the housing onto the stationary lock-up pin on the bracket through a spring action to complete the installation.

Abstract: A padding protective arrangement for furniture includes an elastic connective member and a plurality of cushioning pads. The elastic connective member has first and second end connecting portions, and a connector provided on the first end connecting portions. Each of the cushioning pads has a thickness larger than that of the elastic connective member, and a through mounting slot formed on the cushioning pad, wherein the elastic connective member is arranged to penetrate the cushioning pads at the respective mounting slot in such a manner that the first and the second end connecting portions are detachably connecting with each other by the connector to define a cushioning loop within the elastic connective member and the cushioning pads, wherein the cushioning loop is arranged to fittedly encircle a rim portion of the furniture for providing a cushion effect to absorb shock when a user accidentally hits the rim of the furniture.

Abstract: A seat sliding apparatus for a vehicle includes a lower rail fixed to a vehicle floor, an upper rail fixed to a vehicle seat and supported by the lower rail so as to be movable relative thereto, and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism includes multiple lock portions provided at the lower rail along a longitudinal direction thereof, a lock member provided at the upper rail and rotating about a rotation axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the upper rail so as to be engageable with or disengageable from the lock portions, and a bracket for supporting the lock member in a direction of the rotation axis. The seat sliding apparatus for a vehicle further includes a deflection preventing member for preventing a deflection of the bracket in the direction of the rotation axis and being integrally provided at the upper rail.

Abstract: The invention is based on a seat attachment apparatus, in particular for attachment of a seat to a floor in an aircraft, having at least one horizontal attachment means and at least one vertical attachment means which can be moved in a horizontal longitudinal direction relative to the horizontal attachment means and having an operating means which can rotate, as well as a transmission unit for transmission of a rotary movement of the operating means to a linear movement of the vertical attachment means in the horizontal longitudinal direction. Preferably, the operating means has at least one rotation axis which includes an angle greater than zero with the horizontal longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A seat sliding apparatus for vehicles is provided. The seat sliding apparatus includes a track and a guide bracket with legs connected to stepped locking pins to regulate the locked state of the locking pins which engage the track. In one embodiment, the track includes through-holes which are engaged by the locking pins. Accordingly to another aspect of the apparatus, a plastic bushing is provided to prevent horizontal/vertical floating of the locking pins, thereby minimizing the play of the locking pins and prevent floating. The apparatus also may simultaneously prevent a half-locked state of the locking pins.

Abstract: A seat sliding apparatus includes a lower rail, an upper rail fixed to a vehicle seat and mounted on the lower rail to move, a lock mechanism having a lock lever for locking the upper rail with the lower rail, a slide supporting member disposed between the rails, a sliding portion provided at both the rails, with which the slide supporting member contact, lock portions provided at one of the rails facing each other, another lock portion provided at the other one of the rails locating between the lock portions, the lock lever being fitted into at least one of the lock portions. The sliding portion of the upper rail is formed along a longitudinal direction over an entire length of the upper rail and the lock portions of the upper rail are arranged at one of an upper side and a lower side of the sliding portion.

Abstract: A book-holding device is disclosed. The book-holding device is an elegant, compact, portable and enjoyable way to hold a book that provides a user greater freedom to find and enjoy a comfortable reading position. The book-holding device comprises the following elements: a handle, a spine-holder, a binding strap, a pair of arms, and a spring-loaded wire connected to each of the pair or arms. The top of handle is rigidly connected to the top of spine holder. The spine-holder has a ledge at the bottom. One end of the binding strap is connected to the ledge. The other end of the binding strap has a knob that can be releasably connected to the top of the spine-holder. The pair of arms are rotatably connected to a middle of the spine-holder.