Abstract: One embodiment of a system for illuminating multiple LEDs has a plurality of LEDs and a controller programmed to provide a plurality of serial binary signals, each of which drives a respective one of the plurality of LEDs. Each of the serial binary signals has a series of pulses with each of said plurality of LEDs emitting light during each pulse of its respective one of the serial binary signals. The emitting intensity of each of the plurality of LEDs depends on the number of pulses in its respective one of the serial binary signals, wherein the light from the plurality of LEDs combines to emit a color of light.

Abstract: A lamp having a lighting source, integral electronics, and a thermal distribution mechanism disposed in a housing. The thermal distribution mechanism may include a For example, the lamp may include a thermal shield between the lighting source and the integral electronics. The lamp also may have a forced convection mechanism, such as an air-moving device, disposed adjacent the integral electronics. A heat pipe, a heat sink, or another conductive heat transfer member also may be disposed in thermal communication with one or more of the integral electronics. For example, the integral electronics may be mounted to a thermally conductive board. The housing itself also may be thermally conductive to conductively spread the heat and convect/radiate the heat away from the lamp.

Abstract: A projector including a light source lamp including a light source, a reflector, and a flange portion, a lamp case, and a cooling fan includes a heat radiating member for cooling the light source lamp, the heat radiating member includes a flange attaching portion, a fixing portion and a heat radiating fin portion, the heat radiating fin portion is formed by a shape memory alloy brought into close contact with an outer peripheral face of the light source lamp when temperature at a vicinity of the outer peripheral face becomes higher than predetermined temperature and separated from the outer peripheral face when the temperature at the vicinity of the outer peripheral face becomes lower than the predetermined temperature, and the heat radiating fin portion includes a fin portion and an opening portion.

Abstract: A lighting unit for a vehicle includes a light emitting diode unit, a plate-shaped radiating board having an upper surface to which the light emitting diode unit is directly fixed, and a feeding connector connected electrically to the light emitting diode unit at the end of the radiating board and having an input portion for a power to be supplied to the light emitting diode unit below the radiating board. The feeding connector is provided on the end of the radiating board and there may further be provided a wiring extended from the light emitting diode unit toward the end of the radiating board over the upper surface of the radiating board and connected to the feeding connector at the end.

Abstract: A luminaire for distributing light rays from a light source may include first and second reflector sections. The first reflector portion may be configured to direct light rays in a first direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the luminaire. The second reflector portion is disposed along the longitudinal axis configured to direct light rays in a second direction. The second direction may have a directional component substantially normal to the longitudinal axis and the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembling structure for replaceably assembling a lamp to an image output device. The image output device includes a housing and a lens. The housing includes a first surface having an opening. The lens is positioned on the first surface. The structure of the present invention includes a body being movably disposed within the housing via the opening and a cover corresponding to the opening. The cover is positioned at a first position for covering the opening, and, as the cover is moved to a second position, the opening is exposed allowing the body to move into or move out of the housing through the opening.

Abstract: A flat-panel lamp having a light-emitting surface with an integral contact sensitive layer located over the light-emitting surface that controls the activation and deactivation of the lamp and a controller for supplying power to the lamp and responsive to a signal provided by the integral contact sensitive layer for controlling the supply of the power to the flat panel lamp.

Abstract: A vehicle sun visor includes a visor body, a mirror mounted to the visor body, and a mirror cover slidably movable relative to the visor body along a reflective surface of the mirror between a closed position substantially covering the reflective surface of the mirror and an opened position for uncovering the reflective surface. A lighting device serves to illuminate a driver or a passenger when the mirror is used. A light control device serves to turn the lighting device from off to on as the mirror cover slides from the closed position to the opened position. The light control device also serves to control the intensity of light emitted from the lighting device in response to the position of the mirror cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rear-view mirror for vehicles, which consists of compatible, combinable and exchangeable modules such as: (A) and (B), or integrated (A+B), functional, signal, lighting and sensor modules, and structural (C), (D) and (E) modules; cover-housing, body-housing and support which may include functional modules. (A), (B) and (A+B) fulfill their function even if the rear-view mirror is folded. They use a multifocal light source of LED's inserted into a flexible and orientable circuit and/or a mixed rigid-flexible circuit-combining LED's+bulbs and other lighting elements, with variable optical and reflective means enabling more than one signal from one same transparent surface with direct light output, indirect-reflected light output and/or through intermediate optical light guides depending on the directions required in the front, the side, the back and the lateral ground for different commands, applications and safety signals.

Abstract: An illuminated bumper assembly having an elongated light source for emitting light rays and an elongated bumper for carrying the elongated light source. The elongated bumper is adapted to allow light rays from the elongated light source to be emitted along its length. In some embodiments, the elongated bumper has a primary bumper surface that faces away from a protected surface, and the elongated bumper is structured to engage one or more approaching objects and at least partially protect the protected surface from the one or more approaching objects. In some cases, the elongated light source may be situated between the primary bumper surface and the protected surface such that the primary bumper surface also helps protect the elongated light source from the one or more objects. The illuminated bumper may be adapted for use on boats and/or other applications, as desired.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp can include a first light source located almost at the center of an emission region, and a transparent cover lens arranged to cover the front in the direction of illumination from the first light source. A central reflective portion of the cover lens can be located in front of the first light source to receive light from the first light source and reflect it toward the entire circumference in a direction almost perpendicular to the direction of illumination. A diametrical outer reflective portion can be located at the rim of the cover lens to receive the light from the first light source and reflect it along the direction of illumination for radial emission. The central reflective portion and the outer reflective portion of the cover lens can be integrated with a joint portion of the same material.

Abstract: Headlamp systems are provided that form desired beam patterns from light supplied by semiconductor light sources. The systems include a source array of semiconductor light sources and a lens system to produce the spread components of desired beam patterns and a source array of semiconductor light sources and a lens system to produce the hot spot components of the desired beam patterns. Light from the semiconductor light sources of each source array is transferred to the respective lens system by a transfer device comprising a series of fiber optic cables which capture light emitted by the semiconductor light sources and emit the captured light adjacent the respective lens systems. One or both source arrays can include additional semiconductor light sources which are selectively illuminated or extinguished to provide steering hot spots in the beam pattern to illuminate areas adjacent the vehicle over which the vehicle will be turned.

Abstract: In a casing of a headlamp, a substrate portion to which a light-emitting diode as a light source is mounted, and a battery case accommodating a battery for providing necessary power to the light-emitting diode are provided. The substrate portion is spaced apart from a partition disposed on the front side of the battery case, with spacing provided therebetween. The partition is provided with a vent hole, having an upper vent hole and a lower vent hole, for establishing communication of the spacing between the substrate portion and the partition with the space within the battery case, for circulation of the air. Thus, a headlamp capable of suppressing adverse effects of the heat generated from the light-emitting diode or the like on the elements mounted on the substrate is provided.

Abstract: A shaped optical fiber light and the manufacturing method thereof are described. The shaped optical fiber light has a shaped protection tube, at least one optical fiber, and a light source. The shaped protection tube is shaped into a predetermined shape and the optical fibers are configured therein. The light source couples to one end or two ends of the optical fibers to form a shaped light tube. The light source is preferably a light source composed of at least one light emitting diode. The optical fiber is preferably an optical fiber with lateral light leakage so as to form a linear lighting pattern with the optical fiber and the shaped protection tube. In addition, the manufacturing method of the shaped optical fiber light is also disclosed.

Abstract: Backlight module. The backlight module comprises a frame, a light guide plate, and a positioning unit. The light guide plate is disposed in the frame. The positioning unit comprises a first positioning portion, disposed on the frame, a second positioning portion corresponding to the first positioning portion and disposed on the light guide plate, and a fixing element, passing through the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion such that the light guide plate is positioned in the frame.

Abstract: A power-operated salt pellet mixing device includes a hand-operable power tool provided with a first elongated shank. A second elongated shank is spaced from the first shank. The device further includes a coupling threadably attachable to the first shank and the second shank respectively such that the first and second shank can be rotated in sync. An agitator head is removably secured to the second shank and is rotatable in alternating directions. Such an agitator head is engageable with a salt bridge. The agitator head includes a central portion situated orthogonal to the second shank. A plurality of oppositely spaced flange portions are integral with the central portion and extend downwardly therefrom. Such flange portions are disposed orthogonal to the central portion and parallel to the second shank.

Abstract: A method for rapidly and uniformly mixing solutions within a biochemical analyzer by rapidly and repeatedly moving a sampling probe in a two-dimensional boomerang-curved pattern within the solution.

Abstract: A method of setting/calibrating at least two display hands in an electronic device, wherein the method comprises the steps of initiating an actuation sequence of the setting/calibration mechanism; causing the first of the at least two display hands to rotate at least in one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction and in a manner that is independent of the actuation sequence; initiating a hand selection sequence via a selection mode to select the second of the at least two display hands to be set/calibrated; and while preventing the first of the at least two display hands from rotating, causing the second of the at least two display hands to rotate in at least one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction and in a manner independent of the hand selection sequence; wherein the second of the at least two display hands would be next for setting/calibrating.

Abstract: In a thermoanalytical sensor with a substrate and a thermocouple arrangement that is formed at a measurement position on the substrate, an increase in sensitivity can be achieved by way of a special geometry of the thermocouple arrangement and/or the selection of the material for the substrate. In addition, a manufacturing method is proposed for the inventive sensor.

Abstract: A device for measuring at least one of a level and a temperature of a liquid in a container includes a resistor arrangement adapted to be immersed in the liquid. An immersed length of the resistor arrangement in the liquid corresponds to the level of the liquid in the container. The resistor arrangement includes upper, middle and lower temperature-dependent elongated resistor elements connected in series or in parallel. Each resistor element has an uniform resistance per unit length along a length thereof. The upper and lower resistor elements are shorter than the middle resistor element. A power source is connectable to the resistor arrangement. Voltage drops across or currents flowing through the resistor elements are measured. A microprocessor is arranged to calculate the immersed length of the resistor arrangement or the temperature of the liquid from predetermined lengths of the resistor elements and from the measured voltages or currents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device arrangement for intraoral X-ray imaging comprising an X-ray source unit for generating X-radiation and an intraoral sensor placed in the mouth for X-ray imaging, which receives X-radiation for compiling X-ray image data. The device arrangement comprises a protective garment, which garment protects the patient from X-radiation passing the intraoral sensor, and in which protective garment is located an electronics unit for the X-ray image data received by the intraoral sensor. The X-ray image data is transmitted from the intraoral sensor to the electronics unit by means of first data transfer means comprised in the device arrangement, the device arrangement further comprising second data transfer means for transmitting data between the electronics unit located in the protective garment and the rest of the device arrangement.

Abstract: An X-ray thin film inspection apparatus including a sample table on which an inspection target such as a product wafer or the like is mounted, a positioning mechanism for moving the sample table, a goniometer having first and second swing arms, at least one X-ray irradiation unit that are mounted on the first swing arm and containing an X-ray tube and an X-ray optical element in a shield tube, an X-ray detector mounted on a second swing arm, and an optical camera for subjecting the inspection target disposed on the sample table to pattern recognition.

Abstract: A linear motion guide unit is disclosed, in which a slider fitting over a guide rail for movement is comprised of three components save rolling elements. The three components are joined together in the slider with using no fastener such as threaded fasteners, but just with fit-engagement that makes it possible to shrink the slider down in size. The three components are made up of a carriage made therein with raceway grooves and return passages, an upper component applied to the carriage to fit into recesses on the top surface of the carriage, and a lower component applied to the carriage to fit into recesses on the bottom surface of the carriage. The upper and lower components are joined together with the help of fit-engagement of hooks and hook holes, with holding firmly the carriage between them.

Abstract: The bearing unit of the present invention has: a shaft; a radial bearing which supports the shaft in a circumferential direction of the shaft; a thrust bearing which supports an end of the shaft in a thrust direction of the shaft; a housing having a closed structure except for a shaft insertion hole in which the shaft is inserted, with the radial bearing and the thrust bearing being provided inside the housing; a stopper member which prevents the shaft from being pulled out of the radial bearing; and viscous liquid filled in the housing. The stopper member is made of an elastic member which is elastically deformed only in the radial direction and is hardly deformed in the axial direction. Hence, the shaft is prevented from being pulled out from the housing, and shortage of the lubrication oil around bearing surfaces is prevented from being caused by lifting of the shaft.

Abstract: A fluid bearing module has a bearing seat, a bearing, a deflecting member, and an impediment. The bearing seat has a capacity with an opening. The bearing in the capacity has a hollow space for the axis of a rotor to go through, and a lubricant medium is filled in between. The deflecting member protruding from the side near the opening of the bearing seat bends toward the capacity and clips on the rotor axis. The impediment protrudes from the side near the opening of the bearing seat for preventing the deflecting member from bending toward the opening and departing from the rotor. Moreover, the deflecting member and the impediment form a maze to keep the lubricant medium within.

Abstract: A thrust bearing assembly includes upper and lower bearing halves for journaling a shaft therebetween. At least one thrust washer is arranged on the outer surface of at least one of the bearing halves and has ends which extend beyond and confront the ends of the bearing half on which the thrust washer is mounted to support it against rotational movement relative to the bearing half. A bearing half can have such thrust washers, in which case the other bearing half is narrower and is retained axially by the ends of the thrust washers of the opposing bearing half, or a thrust bearing can be provided on each of the bearing halves in axially opposed relation to one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gasket unit (1) for a journal bearing (2), sealing an annular gap (6) between the bearing bushing (3) and the journal (4). The gasket unit (1) comprises a main seal (8) provided with a front seal (9) arranged in front if it, and a spring washer (10) is inserted between the rollers (5) and the primary seal (8).

Abstract: A contaminant-resistant bearing assembly includes a multi-lip seal with an extended shroud supported from the outer ring and projecting adjacent a stepped inner ring shoulder. A steel slinger supported from the inner ring is offset outwardly adjacent the shroud and includes a radially outer edge terminating closely adjacent the connection of the seal shroud to the outer ring. The slinger includes an outer portion angled inwardly from the radial direction and supporting a lip seal which contacts an angled portion of the seal shroud at a central location between the rings. A primary step machined on the inner ring prevents the slinger from being pushed into the seal.

Abstract: A self-locking structure of a split roller bearing cage includes recesses, locker plates and locking projections. The recesses are defined in outer circumferential surfaces of opposite joint ends of two semicircular split roller bearing cage half-parts along horizontally inscribed tangential lines, that meet an outer circumference of the annular split roller bearing cage and intersect perpendicular with a split center axis of the annular split roller bearing cage. Recesses have widths and depths suitable to receive locker plates. The locker plates are horizontally attached to bottoms of the recesses defined in opposite joint ends of one of the cage half-parts. Locking projections are formed at bottoms of other recesses defined in opposite joint ends of the other cage half-parts to be coupled with respective locker plates. The two cage half-parts are aligned and engaged at their joint ends, forming a full circle. The locker plates can be automatically coupled to the locking projections.

Abstract: A keying system for providing selective interconnection between a receptacle socket and a connector plug terminating an optic fibre, the connector plug adapted for insertion into the receptacle socket. The keying system comprises a raised boss configured to one of a plurality of predefined boss keying geometries and a cavity configured to one of a plurality of predefined cavity keying geometries. The boss is either in one of the receptacle socket or on a forward end of the connector plug and the cavity is formed in the other of the receptacle socket or the forward end of the connector plug. At least one of the predefined boss keying geometries matches at least one of the predefined cavity keying geometries. When the boss keying geometry matches the cavity keying geometry, the boss can be inserted into the cavity thereby interconnecting the connector plug with the receptacle socket.

Abstract: An optical module includes a module body on which at least one photo diode is mounted, a filter holder inserted into the module body, and a thin film filter mounted on the filter holder in order to guide optical signals towards photo diodes in such a manner that optical signals with corresponding wavelengths are received in the photo diodes. The filter holder, on which the thin film filters are mounted, is fabricated separately from the module body and houses active elements, such as the laser diode and photo diodes. The filter holder is inserted into the module body thereafter, so the optical module is easily fabricated at a low cost and in a simple manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lensed fiber stub assemblies and optical and optoelectronic packages including them. The fiber stub assemblies include a section of lensed fiber having a lensed end having a lens face, and a distal end having an endface, a lens alignment ferrule affixed to and holding the lensed end of the lensed fiber, and a package attachment ferrule having a distal endface and an exterior surface, the package attachment ferrule affixed to and holding the distal end of the lensed fiber. The lensed fiber stub assemblies of the present invention allow for hermetic packaging of optical and optoelectronic devices, good manufacturing throughput, facile package connectorization, acceptable device thermal performance, and ease of alignment in the packaging process.

Abstract: An optical fiber connecting tool is provided in which an optical fiber connecting tool 5 is used which has a ferule 7, a connecting structure 10 which has two clamping sections 18, 19 which are disposed in a ferule 7. A pre-installed optical fiber 6 and a newly installed optical fiber 17 are clamped in a butt-connected condition by a clamping section 18. The newly installed optical fiber 17 is clamped by the other clamping section 19. An optical fiber connecting tool 1 is provided which has an open/close member 2 which is detachably disposed on the clamping section 18 and another open/close member 3 which is detachably disposed on the another clamping section 19 such that the both of the open/close members 2, 3 can be operated independently.

Abstract: In a printing apparatus, it is checked if a tab paper print setup is made. If it is determined that the tab paper print setup is made, it is checked if the face to be printed is the obverse or reverse face. If it is determined that the face to be printed is the obverse face, first drawing data is generated; if face to be printed is the reverse face, second drawing data is generated by adjusting the first drawing data.

Abstract: Disclosed is/are printing system(s) suitable for photo studio(s) and having capabilities permitting proper management of print job execution history or histories, printer status(es), and/or the like. Photo studio(s) 1 has print server machine(s) 2 and plurality of client machines 5A, 5B connected via LAN(s) 4. Client machine(s) 5A, 5B create print job data which is received by print server machine(s) 2, the print job(s) being assigned to plurality of printers 3A, 3B where it or they is or are executed. Print server machine(s) 2 manage print job execution history, printer status, and/or other such print information. User(s) may employ WWW browser(s) of client machine(s) 5A, 5B to access print information at print server machine(s) 2. Furthermore, print server machine(s) 2 automatically inform client machine(s) 5A, 5B upon completion of execution of print job(s) and/or upon occurrence of printer error(s).

Abstract: A wire dot printer head which has an armature spacer having plural notches accommodating support shafts of plural armatures respectively supporting a printing wire, and an abrasion preventive member provided between the armature spacer and a yoke holding the support shafts of the plural armatures with the armature spacer for prevention of contact between the support shafts of the plural armatures and the yoke. As the support shafts of the armatures, protected by the abrasion preventive member, are not in direct contact with the yoke, abrasion of the surface of the yoke can be suppressed, and degradation of printing quality can be prevented.

Abstract: The media processing apparatus has a first transportation path for guiding the check, a second transportation path and a third transportation path that diverge from the first transportation path, a front scanner that is rendered along the first transportation path for imaging the first side of the check, a back scanner that is rendered along the third transportation path for imaging the second side of the check, and a path switching guide that guides a check from the first transportation path into the second transportation path or third transportation path.

Abstract: An ink ribbon cartridge including a frame, supply shaft connecting member, and take-up shaft connecting members is provided. The supply shaft connecting members connect a supply shaft to the frame, and the take-up shaft connecting members connect a take-up shaft to the frame. One of the take-up shaft connecting members includes a gear for driving the take-up shaft and the supply shaft, the take-up shaft connecting member with the gear is detachable relative to the frame such that when the take-up shaft is removed from the frame, the take-up shaft connecting member with the gear remains secured to the frame. The frame having a substantially rectangular shape with a plurality of projecting portions, at least two of the plurality of projecting portions are substantially facing each other.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a tape producing apparatus capable of printing on an appropriate printing medium with high quality based on data directly read from marks which are continuously printed on a release paper to show a type of a printing medium, with non-contact tape type identification devices. The tape producing apparatus comprises non-contact tape type discrimination sensors. Each label tape includes the adhesive and the release paper for protecting the adhesive. The release paper is provided with only one of the tape type identification marks which are printed continuously to show the types of the materials to produce the label tape. The non-contact tape type discrimination sensors read the tape type identification marks which are printed continuously to show the types of the materials to produce the label tape.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of a printer head of a barcode printer includes a casing mounted to the barcode printer and a base movably coupled to the casing. A slide board is slidably supported on the base and carries the printer head. A first adjuster is arranged between the slide board and the base to selectively move and thus adjust the position of the printer head in the longitudinal direction. A second adjuster couples the first adjuster to the base to selectively move the slide board on the base in the transverse direction, which in turn adjusts the transverse position of the printer head. A third adjuster couples the base to the casing to selectively move the base with respect to the casing and thus adjust the position of the printer head in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A link for connecting a pair of spaced members having a set of aligned holes, together, generally including a bolt having threaded end portions and a pair of upset portions based inwardly relative to the threaded end portions thereof, a pair of inner grommets each formed of a resilient material, mountable on the bolt and having a portion functional to snap-fit on one of the upset portions of the bolt when such grommet is mounted on the bolt, a pair of outer grommets each formed of a resilient material, mountable on the bolt and cooperable with one of the inner grommets to engage one of the members therebetween and a pair of nuts threadable on the threaded portions of the bolt, engageable with an exterior grommet mounted on the bolt.

Abstract: A portable and scaleable barrier uses a unique combination of feet, interconnecting members and top portions to provide a vehicle barrier that is capable of, for example, lifting the vehicle of the ground and providing substantial undercarriage damage. The interconnecting nature of the barrier allows the barrier to be configured or adapted based on, for example, a particular environmental condition or application.

Abstract: A triangular retractable safety marker provides motorists and motorcyclists with advance warning of disabled vehicles and/or work zone areas. The device has been designed to withstand reasonable winds through the use of two base supports, a lower portion and two sets of lower, middle and upper risers. The risers allow for the device to easily expand to height consistent with traffic engineering design standards for triangles when in operation and then compact when it is in storage. The two base supports in are designed not only to provide the necessary structural stability but to also open and close about the retractable risers thus providing for additional compactness. The upper part of the lower portion along with the two sets of lower, middle and upper risers have reflective decals affixed to them to correspond with standard triangle design.

Abstract: Disclosed is a road stud including an indicating part exposed on a road surface, an anchor extended from the indicating part and inserted into an anchor inserting hole of the road surface and at least one pair of anti-rotation wings interposed between the road surface and the indicating part, and intersecting with each other at an inclined angle to the bottom of the indicating part.

Abstract: A gas storage well with a tubing string that is disposed within a wellbore communicating an underground storage cavern with the surface. A surface controlled subsurface safety and flow control system is provided within the wellbore so that all flow into or out of the well can be shut down rapidly in the event of an emergency. The safety and flow control system features a dual opening-style packer element that provides an annulus seal between the surrounding casing and the tubing string and between the casing and a pup joint that is located within the annulus. Both the tubing string and the pup joint contain surface controlled subsurface safety valves that are capable of quickly shutting off flow through both the flowbore and the annulus. Each valve can be opened or closed independently of the other.

Abstract: A diving apparatus includes a pump that is actuated by muscular force. Diving weights are fastened to a fresh-air tank by surface zip fasteners. A traction element lies between the pump and the diver's limbs and to which it is attached a quick-release device. A float is surrounded by a net, the float having a seat located below the surface of the water and each of the straps, which are used to fasten the fresh-air tank to the diver, has at least one quick fastener which can be opened by the diver.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system useful in stabilizing a vessel. The vessel includes, but is not limited to, a first leg, a second leg, a third leg, and a platform coupled to the first, second, and third legs. The system can include a first brace coupled to the first leg at a first location along the first brace. The first brace can form an acute angle with the first leg. The system can also include an anchoring structure coupled to the first brace at a second location along the first brace. The first and second locations along the first brace can define a first brace length between them. At least a portion of the first brace length can be located beneath the platform. Also disclosed is a system useful in stabilizing a vessel, where the vessel includes, but is not limited to, a first leg having an upper end and a lower end, a second leg having an upper end and a lower end, a third leg having an upper end and a lower end, and a platform coupled to the first, second, and third legs.

Abstract: Improved shoring systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a shoring system includes first and second opposing side walls. A manifold is pivotally connected to the first side wall and is pivotally moveable between a shielded position and an exposed position. In the shielded position, the manifold is at least partially covered by a shield. In the exposed position, the manifold is pivoted upward to expose components of the manifold, such as hydraulic inlets and outlets, valves, and hydraulic fluid lines. The shoring system is safer, easier, and more efficient to operate than conventional shoring systems.

Abstract: A drill clamp comprising a clamp mechanism and a hole-locating pin. The clamp mechanism has a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion. The second clamp portion includes a drill-receiving opening sized for receiving a drill bit. The hole-locating pin is operatively connected to the first clamp portion. The clamp mechanism is adapted and configured for movement of the first and second clamp portions relative to each other between clamped and unclamped positions. The hole-locating pin is farther from the drill-receiving opening when the clamp mechanism is in the unclamped position than when the clamp mechanism is in the clamped position. The hole-locating pin and the drill-receiving opening are aligned with one another when the clamp mechanism is in the clamped position.

Abstract: A depth limiting device includes a stop collar having a an open end portion and an workpiece engaging portion extending along the open end portion thereof for contacting a workpiece; a spindle extending axially through the shell, the spindle including a first end extending from the exterior of the stop collar for attachment to a hole forming apparatus, and an second end interior to the stop collar for attachment to a hole forming bit, wherein the attached hole forming bit projects through the open end portion of the stop collar at a predetermined length corresponding to the desired depth of the hole in the workpiece; and a bearing assembly operatively associated with the stop collar and the spindle for isolating the rotation of the spindle from the stop collar whereby the stop collar ceases to rotate when contacting the workpiece without generating sufficient frictional contact to mar or otherwise damage the workpiece.