Abstract: In a sheet sucking/feeding device, actuators are independently and individually connected respectively to plural suction cups. At a point in time when a printing plate is sucked and raised up by a predetermined amount, every other one of the actuators is simultaneously operated such that the suction cups connected to the operated actuators are displaced upwardly. The sucked uppermost printing plate is curved so as to become wavy. Air enters in between the uppermost printing plate and a next printing plate therebeneath such that that printing plate therebeneath is disjoined (separated). Only the uppermost printing plate is stably removed and fed out.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image forming apparatus allowing travel of a tabbed sheet, in which even when a tabbed sheet is made to travel, no erroneous jamming detection occurs, thus allowing the tabbed sheet to travel in the same manner as in the case of an ordinary sheet. The image forming apparatus includes: a sheet detecting unit arranged in a sheet transport path for transporting a sheet and adapted to detect the sheet; and a control unit which, when the tabbed sheet is made to travel, performs control so as to make a set value for a reference timer for a jamming judgment to be made through detection of a sheet by the sheet detecting unit different from a set value for an ordinary sheet.

Abstract: A sheets separation/conveying apparatus has a pick-up roller to take out sheets in the piled up state on the conveying path. The sheets taken out on the conveying path are checked when passing the first roller and plural sheets being conveyed in the overlapped state are detected by a detector and separated each other by the second roller.

Abstract: A device for transporting sheets to a sheet processing machine includes a feed table, and at least one suction belt endlessly revolvable over the feed table. The suction belt is subjectible to vacuum from suction regions of different pressure levels disposed behind one another in a direction of sheet transport and the suction regions are producible by a single vacuum source. The suction belt is formed with through openings, and the feed table is formed with suction openings and ventilation openings, both of which correspond with the through openings formed in the suction belt.

Abstract: A board game combining an element of chance (via a random event generator, such as a die) with strategy to decide the outcome of the game. Game pieces are moved along a numerically sequenced series alternating in a pattern from inside a dividing line to outside of this same line and back again until a game piece reaches the free-throw line, at which time it may be “shot” in order to score, provided that the required character is generated by the random event generator. Whether a game piece may come into the game and whether it may advance along the sequential series depends on the random event generator. However, which game piece to play, assuming a valid move can be made, is up to the player(s) of the team, and the strategy followed by the team player(s) can have a major impact in the outcome of the game.

Abstract: A card game that can be used for wagering purposes. A series of successive poker hands can be formed around a table, and upon formation of each hand a current player declares a rank of the hand which is better than a rank of a former hand. The other players at the table have the option to fold, challenge, or accept the hand in order to make an even better hand. If a current player is challenged and the declared hand by the current player was truthful, then the current player wins the pot.

Abstract: A method of playing a card game and a pack of cards for use therewith, the pack including a number of topic cards at least one of which is selected by the player and a number of playing cards in a pack which can be shuffled, a first additional card being located beneath the topic card and, if this additional card does not incorporate an “END” on its lower edge, a further additional card is located therebeneath until the lower end of an additional card incorporates the word “END”, the lower portion of each card, unless it is a card with an “END”, having the first part of a sentence and the upper portion of each card, unless it is a topic card, having the completion of a sentence, the player then reading the sentence(s) on the cards dealt. The cards can be in the form of a tarot pack for persons who are interested in this art, but this is not necessary.

Abstract: A moving shooting target system for providing a first stationary target that triggers a second moving target when stricken with a bullet. The moving shooting target system includes a frame with a shooting opening and a target reservoir, a first target attached to a support member, and a stopper member attached to the support member. The stopper member releases at least one second target from the target reservoir when the first target is stricken by a bullet. The released second target rolls along and through the shooting opening where a shooter is able to shoot the released second target.

Abstract: A roping practice apparatus simulated steer assembly for roping practice, having a base having a vertical support mechanism mounted on the base; a body mounted on the vertical support mechanism and having a front end, a back end, a left side and a right side; legs mounted on the back end of the body; a head portion mounted on the front end so that the head pivots toward the left side when roped; a rocker arm mounted on the vertical support mechanism; a spring and cable system connecting each of the legs to the rocker arm for moving the legs backward and forward; and a power source operatively connected to the rocker arm. The assembly may be towed or may be radio-controlled.

Abstract: A target for practicing aiming sport or game projectiles, such as balls, hockey pucks, arrows, etc., is formed of a large, flexible sheet whose upper edge is temporarily secured to the lower edge of a conventional garage door when the door is lowered. The sheet is deployed to cover the garage door opening when the door is raised into open position. The sheet contains target markings which may include holes in the sheet for receiving propelled projectiles aimed at the target sheet. The target holes may be backed by pockets which receive and temporarily hold the projectiles which pass through the respective openings. The target holes may be normally covered by retractable flaps.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are improved targets suitable for cutting with an edged weapon. In an embodiment the target may be a traditional straw mat target held together by a hydraulic binder composition. In yet other embodiments, the target may be made of multiple layers of synthetic materials to give different properties. One embodiment is a target with an inner portion and an outer portion. The outer portion may be selected from a material that gives the appropriate initial cutting properties while the inner portion provides a cutting resistance. In addition, shaped targets having multiple differing cutting surfaces are disclosed, as is a method for creating a target to simulate a predefined sequence of cuts.

Abstract: A seal is used between a housing and a shaft having an axis. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion engageable with each other and movable relative to each other. The first portion and the second portion are configured to be received in a cavity between the shaft and the housing. The first portion is engageable with the shaft such that the first portion is substantially stationary relative to the shaft and to inhibit passage of contaminants from the exterior of the cavity through the cavity toward the axis. The second portion is engageable with the housing such that the second portion is substantially stationary relative to the housing and to inhibit passage of the contaminants from the exterior through the cavity toward the axis.

Abstract: A gasket includes an intermediate layer having resilient sealing beads flanked by stopper beads. The three-layer gasket, particularly designed for heavy duty racing engines, provides a relatively robust cross-section in web-areas between cylinder bore apertures. A thin bottom layer includes wrap-around flanged portions extending about cylinder bore edges of the intermediate layer to partially overlap cylinder bore aperture areas of that layer. The flanged portions may include a plurality of waves to increase forces to generate the seal. A thin top layer overlies the intermediate layer, as well as the overlapping portions of the bottom layer. In one described embodiment, the overlapping portions are limited to cylinder bore edges between cylinder bores. As a between-engine-overhaul indication of engine health, the top gasket layer is adapted via plastic deformation to form a permanent indentation in an aluminum cylinder head to signal excessive engine operation.

Abstract: A vehicle roll control system for a vehicle has a hydraulic actuator attached to a torsion bar. The system includes first and second pressure control valves fluidly connected in series between a pressure source and a reservoir, and a directional valve fluidly connected between the pressure control valves and the hydraulic actuator. The control valves are actuated to control the fluid pressure within the hydraulic actuator to either extend or compress the hydraulic actuator based on the detection of a predetermined vehicle condition for controlling vehicle roll.

Abstract: An anti-creep locking mechanism for a trailer suspension system is disclosed. The disclosed locking mechanism includes at least one column that may be swung into a first position in a gap formed between a trailer frame and a suspension component to keep a trailer at a predetermined height. The column is biased into the first position by a spring. An actuator, such as a contracting air bag or an air cylinder with a linkage assembly, is used to overcome the biasing force of the spring and retract the column into a second position, thereby deactivating the anti-creep locking mechanism. The anti-creep mechanism may further include an angle limiter to insure that column is fully retracted once the system is deactivated.

Abstract: A toy car, boat, tank, truck, airplane and the like is made with two inter-connecting parts. The parts fit over a standard skate boot (roller-skate, in-line skate, etc.). Thus a toy is shown having an interconnecting front and rear module, which slips over a standard skate boot. Battery powered lights are shown.

Abstract: A creeper (10) includes an outer frame (16) including side rails (19) and end members (17, 25). Support rails (33) extend longitudinally between the end members (17, 25), and they carry a headrest pad (13) and a body pad (12). There are no lateral supports between the side rails (19). Tray frames (23) carry trays (14) within the profile of the outer frame (16). A plurality of laterally opposed, longitudinally spaced, pairs of caster assemblies (15A, B, C) are carried by the side rails (19) and each pair is laterally spaced differently than the other pairs.

Abstract: An adjustable computer case support includes two side frames and a bottom frame located between the two side frames. Each of the side frames is a substantially triangular frame including a curved front member, a lower member, and a rear member. The bottom frame is pivotally connected at a rear end to the lower members of the two side frames, so that a front end of the bottom frame may be raised or lowered and detachably connected to the curved front members of the side frames to set the bottom frame to a desired inclination. The bottom frame includes two supporting members connected to two lateral sides of a width-adjusting member, which may be, for example, an X-type bracing having two intersected and pivotally connected braces, so that an overall width of the bottom frame may be increased or decreased depending on actual need.

Abstract: A demountable, modular roll container comprises a plastics base (1) with wheels (13) (or castors) attached and two, three or four side plastics panels (2, 3) which lock into the base (1) with adjacent panels (2, 3) locking into each other. One or more shelves (18) lock into and stabilize the side panels. The whole assembly makes a modular two, three or four-sided container on wheels, with one, two or more compartments.

Abstract: A room service table includes a frame, a tabletop including folding side portions and wheels. A push handle assembly mounts to an underside of the table and includes a handle portion and a hinge body portion. The handle portion includes a grip, a support portion and a hinge pin portion. The hinge body mounts to the tabletop and includes barrel portions supporting the hinge pin portion. The hinge pin portion has a tab formed in an end thereof engaging a complementary slot formed in the hinge body portion. The slot includes a first section and a second section that receive and retain the tab for aligning and securing the handle at the use position and at the storage position. The biasing member urges the pin toward the slot. Rotation is accomplished by sliding the handle axially so that the tab disengages the slot and rotating the handle to the desired position and then releasing the handle.

Abstract: It incorporates a body (1) formed in sheet metal by stamping with reduced thickness and maximum inertia, and consists of a modular element ready for mounting which incorporates: a ball joint (2) located inside an external front housing (5) in which it is coupled by means of a lower socket (6) and a cover (7) which fit together and are welded by laser, a front silent-block (3) which reveals a cylindrical body from the surface of which some pairs of securing flaps (11) project radially which are inserted in a slot (8) defined in a concavely curved front housing (9), folded and welded by laser welding, and a rear silent-block (4) which is incorporated in a rear housing (12) by means of some press-fit bushings (15).

Abstract: A stirrup attached to the rear of a vehicle, making it safer and easier to enter into and/or exit from the vehicle. It comprises a bottom member that is preferably flat and rectangular, vertical side members extending upwards from opposite edges of the bottom member, and a top member from which the side members depend. Optional features include a tread pad on the upper surface of the bottom member, a shin guard, an illumination light, and/or a brake light. In a first preferred embodiment, it is retained on the vehicle using an attachment member extending from the top member that is inserted into a trailer hitch. In a second preferred embodiment, it is retained on the underside of the vehicle's rear bumper using attachment members such as bolts. In a third preferred embodiment, it is welded to the underside of the vehicle's rear bumper.

Abstract: A pedal lever type bicycle includes a pedal lever having a front portion and a rear portion, with an intermediate pivot point located substantially above the center of the rear wheel, and to the rear of the front of the rear wheel. The rear portion of the pedal lever has dog-leg configuration with a slider that is attached to a drive chain. The slider is mounted on a straight section of the rear portion of the pedal lever which extends slightly above and to the rear of the rear wheel hub, so that the chain exerts a force to move the slider outwardly on the rear portion of the pedal lever when it is in a lower position, and in the opposite direction when it is raised. Changes of mechanical advantage of 3 or 4 to 1 are available with this configuration of the pedal lever. The bicycle incorporates positive intuitive gear controls and quick release mechanisms for all major components of the propulsion system.

Abstract: The invention relates with the omni-directional toy vehicle that can move in all directions of forward, backward, rotational, left and right movement by driving manually the omni-directional wheels installed at the vehicle and combining their rotational directions. The vehicle characterized by comprising a frame composing the body of the vehicle, at least three rotating axles which are installed at the lower part of the frame with a rotatable mechanism, at least three omni-directional wheels which are connected to the axles, at least three driving element which are connected to the axles and drive the omni-directional wheels and a seat located at the upper part of the frame. The vehicle can be driven and steered simultaneously by means of driving combinations of each omni-directional wheel without any additional steering element and make an operator be interested in the manual operation of omni-directional wheels.

Abstract: A hitch assembly for connecting a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle include a housing mounted on the towing tongue of the towed vehicle having a tow bar mounted in an internal cavity having a restricted throat. Tow bar can be extended and pivoted to position a hitching eyelet on a variably proximately located towed vehicle. The tow arm coacts with the walls of the cavity to provide a torque on the tongue upon forward or rearward movement of the towing vehicle. Upon rearward movement of the towed vehicle, the tow bar attains an aligned nested position in the cavity and a lock assembly is actuated for locking the tow arm to the housing.

Abstract: A transportable booster seat and optional carrying bag are provided. The booster seat has a seat cushion, optional arms on respective sides of the seat cushion, wheels beneath the booster seat in the rear area of the booster seat, and a retractable handle in or adjacent the bottom of the booster seat, extendable in and out of the front area of the booster seat. The carrying bag has at least one storage compartment, a top strap adapted fit over the retractable handle of the booster seat, and optional side straps adapted for securement to the arms of the booster seat.

Abstract: A technique is provided effective in protecting the tether that connects the airbag to the vehicle in an airbag apparatus mounted to a motorcycle. In one form, an airbag apparatus mounted to a motorcycle has a bent portion having a smooth surface at a position where webbings for tethering an airbag to the vehicle body is in contact with a retainer.

Abstract: An airbag assembly includes a module with a base plate, an airbag, and a housing for the airbag; and a cover removably attached to the module. The cover can be attached to the housing or base plate without fasteners. An outward extending locking piece is configured to attach to an opening to lock the cover, housing and base plate together. The base plate can also include locking tabs configured to fit in corresponding notches in the cover.

Abstract: A hidden air bag apparatus for a passenger-side seat of a vehicle includes an inflator disposed in a lower side of an instrument panel of the vehicle, a mounting bracket secured to a cowl cross bar and supporting the inflator, and an air bag configured to be inflated by the inflator. The inflator and the air bag are installed within a defroster air duct disposed under a windshield glass of the vehicle. Because the tearseam formed in the instrument panel can be spaced from where a passenger's head may impact, danger of injury caused by impact between the air bag door and the windshield can be prevented.

Abstract: A gas generator, comprising a first and a second combustion chamber, each of which is associated with a propellant charge and an igniter, an outflow chamber with inflow- and outflow openings, arranged between the combustion chambers, and a partition plate dividing the outflow chamber into two partial chambers is provided. An edge region of the partition plate lies at least partially against a boundary of the outflow chamber. Each partial chamber is associated with one of the combustion chambers. A central section of the partition plate surrounded by the edge region has a geometry deviating from a plane and has at least one projection which is directed into one of the partial chambers.

Abstract: An igniter 26 accommodated in a diffuser portion 20 has, on a peripheral face of a cup 28 covering an igniting portion, a hole 29 covered with a sealing tape from the inside of the cup, and the hole 29 exactly opposes the rupturable plate 19. When the igniter 26 is actuated, a rupturing energy is intensively discharged from the hole 29 to the rupturable plate 19, so that the rupturing ability of the rupturable plate 19 can be improved.

Abstract: An inflator (10) for use in an inflatable vehicle occupant protection system. The inflator (10) includes a longitudinal enclosure (22) and a first gas generant (24) positioned along the enclosure (22). Enclosure gas exit apertures (40) are arranged along the enclosure (22) to enable fluid communication between the enclosure (22) and an exterior of the enclosure. And to provide controlled venting of combustion gases from the enclosure (22) as the first gas generant composition (24) burns, thereby controlling the speed and direction of combustion propagation of the first gas generant. Combustion of the first gas generant (24) results in an inflator housing internal pressure of at least a first predetermined minimum internal pressure.

Abstract: A gas bag module (10) includes a gas bag (12), the gas bag having a front wall (14) facing an occupant (16) in an inflated state of said gas bag (12) and being engaged by a first end (18) of a destructible retaining element (20), the retaining element (20) at least partially preventing an unhindered motion of the front wall (14) when the gas bag (12) is inflated. The gas bag module further includes a gas generator (22) for filling the gas bag (12), the gas generator (22) having a first discharge section (24) for a through flow of a first quantity of gas.

Abstract: A knee protector for a vehicle, which includes: a lower bracket including a base part in which an upper end thereof is fixed to a steering member of the vehicle, and a lower deformation part flexed upwardly from a lower end of the base part; an upper bracket including a front end part fixed to the base part of the lower bracket or fixed to the steering member, and an upper deformation part flexed downwardly from the front end part and located in a position higher than a position of the lower deformation part; a first foamed body provided between the lower deformation part and the base part; and a second foamed body provided between the upper deformation part and the base part.

Abstract: A suspension for a vehicle is provided. The suspension includes, for example, a frame and a releasable locking assembly. The releasable locking assembly has, for example, a first assembly movably coupled to the frame, a second assembly movably coupled to the frame, and wherein movement of the frame relative to the first and second assemblies causes the first and second assemblies to engage each other to limit further movement of the frame in at least a first direction.

Abstract: A trailer has a fluid storage and supply container supported on the bed of the trailer, and a containment wall surrounding the fluid storage and supply container to provide an open containment region. A drain valve controls the flow of fluid collecting in the containment region. A filter separates the fluid from any water draining from the containment region.

Abstract: A method for indicating the user's name on a blood-sampling needle pen and the product thereof includes providing a see-through window on the housing of the blood-sampling needle pen, or having the housing made of transparent materials, forming a media compartment of hollow chamber inside of the housing such that a curled note indicating the user's name, the date and the relevant data, etc. can be inserted thereinto, covering a cap on the rear end of the blood-sampling needle pen, and mounting a dust cover on the front end of the blood-sampling needle pen, thereby forming a blood-sampling needle pen different from the disposable ones of the prior art for the purposes of enhancing economic and environmental effect.

Abstract: A press fitting includes a pipe connector, a nipple, a check ring, a sealing ring, a pressure sleeve. The pressure sleeve is locked within the check ring, which has an inlet groove, a positioning annular groove connected with the inlet groove, and the positioning annular groove has larger internal diameter than that of the inlet groove. The pressure sleeve has an extension section on its end, and the dimension of the external diameter of the larger-diameter end of the extension section is between the dimension of the internal diameter of the inlet groove of the check ring and that of the internal diameter of the positioning annular groove of the check ring. The press fitting involves good coaxiality between the pressure sleeve and the check ring, good fixity of the pressure sleeve, and can be operated easily and utilized widely in industrial applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to a type of safety door central release device which can be used to close the safety door automatically when electric power is disrupted. It comprises a cord that is tied to a mechanism having potential energy on one end, and extended to a far distance on the other end; a pair of crank arms of which one end molded as a grip and gripping the cord, and the other end is connected to a sliding bar, having potential energy which assists the grip in release the cord. When electric power is supplied, the sliding bar will be attracted to an electromagnet. As a result, while electric power is disrupted, the release device can immediately release the cord. Due to release of the cord, a brake for a door operator is released by means of the mechanism such that the safety door slides down and then it is closed.

Abstract: The present selective type one-motion door opening mechanism comprises a ratchet lever (32) for opening a vehicle door, an open lever (22) displaceable by an outside open handle (25), a lock lever (23) displaceable between an unlocked position (U) in which a displacement of the open lever is transmitted to the ratchet lever and an locked position (L) in which the displacement of the open lever is not transmitted to the ratchet lever, a sub-lever (35) being rotated by an inside open handle (19), and a selector pin (41) displaceable between an effective position (X) and to a ineffective position (Y). The rotation of the ratchet lever returns the lock lever to the unlocked position. The selector pin at the effective position transmits the rotation of the sub-lever to the ratchet lever, and selector pin at the ineffective position transmits the rotation of the sub-lever to the open lever.

Abstract: A door handle assembly having a latch bolt mechanism and a retaining mechanism positioned within a housing. A shaft having a lever handle is positioned within a through hole in the latch bolt mechanism. The lever handle can be rotated in a first direction from a first position to a second position, and in a second opposite direction from the first position to a third position to provide access to an area of a door panel otherwise obstructed by the lever handle.

Abstract: A forklift rollcage protector has a housing, attached to a forklift rollcage, and an insert which has a length dimension, an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface. The inwardly facing surface of the insert communicates with an outwardly facing surface of the housing. The outwardly facing surface of the insert faces generally outwardly away from the housing and the rollcage. The insert removably interfaces with the housing and generally attenuates scraping, cutting, and/or other wear of the rollcage.

Abstract: A load sensing device comprise an inner member provided at a front part of a vehicle and a load sensor provided at a position before a front of the inner member, in addition to an outer member and a load transfer member. The outer member is provided at the front part of the vehicle so as to be located more frontward than the load sensor so that a space is formed between the outer member and the load sensor. The outer member is in charge of allowing the load sensor to sense, via the outer member, a load applied to a front of the vehicle. The load transfer member, made of a hard material, is disposed adjacently to the load sensor within the space between the outer member and the load sensor. The load sensor is allowed to move along the inner member in the back-and-forth direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A sanitary refuse collecting and pouching device having an actuator handle and a housing unit that can be configured to have a movement mechanism, material shaft rollers for dispensing replaceable collection pouch material, formation rollers, and a cutting unit. The movement mechanism drives the formation rollers causing the refuse to be enveloped and sealed in the collection pouch material. The cutting unit thereafter severs the sealed pouch, which can be stored in the housing unit until disposed.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a vacuum end effector having workpiece supports that work in conjunction with distorted workpiece surfaces. In one embodiment, each workpiece support has the ability to gimbal and conform the workpiece surface in contact with an outer edge of the support. Each workpiece support preferably provides a knife-like contact edge to minimize the contact area between the support and the workpiece while still providing an effective vacuum area to hold the wafer securely on the support.

Abstract: A gripping device has a holder, two gripping elements movable relative to one another between an inoperative position in which the gripping elements are distal from one another and an operative position in which the gripping elements are proximal to one another so as to grip an object located between them, two first and two second connecting elements each connecting a respective one of the gripping elements to the holder, each of the connecting element having a first end connected to the holder pivotally and connected with a respective one of the gripping elements pivotally, so that each of the gripping elements is turned about two axes to move between the operative and the inoperative positions.

Abstract: A foldable deck for supporting cargo in a freight compartment is provided. The foldable deck includes a pair of deck panels connected by a double jointed hinge. The foldable deck is mounted on one of the side walls of the freight compartment and is capable of movement between a secure upright position and an extended horizontal deployed position. When the deck panels are in their deployed position they at least partially define a platform above the floor of the vehicle freight compartment. The double jointed hinge has a hinge member having a pair of pivot pins and slot pins that alternate between a deployed position and an upright position. The free end rests upon a channel or catch rail on the free wall opposite the attachment wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle having a fixed room and a slide-out room which extends and retracts relative to the fixed room. The fixed room includes a floor section, sidewall sections, and a roof section, and the slide-out room includes a floor section, sidewall sections, and a roof section. A slide-out extension mechanism extends and retracts the slide-out room in a cantilevered manner. In a fully retracted position, the roof section and two of the sidewall sections of the slide-out room are typically concealed from exterior view, and a third sidewall section of the slide-out room forms a portion of the sidewall section of the fixed room. Furthermore, the floor section of the slide-out room is flush with the floor section of the fixed room, and proximal ends of the sidewall sections of the slide-out room are flush with an inner surface of one of the sidewall sections of the fixed room when the slide-out room is fully extended.

Abstract: A guide structure of a tray includes a guide part equipped to a predetermined location within a vehicle and having a pair of upper and lower guide rails protruded on either inner side of the guide part while being spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other, a receiving box inserted into the guide part, and a plurality of guide members, each of which is provided to either side of the receiving box and inserted between the upper and lower guide rails at either inner side surface of the guide part.

Abstract: A structural rail system 10 for supporting an overhead console 12 in relation to a roof bow 13 within a vehicle. A pair of rail members 14, 16 are spaced apart and extend longitudinally. One or more brackets 18, 20, 22, 24 are oriented laterally in relation to the pair of rail members 14, 16. Accessories 26 are attached to the brackets 18, 20, 22, 24 and are housed within the console 12.