Abstract: A card for a bottle comprising of a first and second member. The first member having a first and second tab and first, second and third positions. The second portion is integral with and disposed between the first and third portions. The first tab is disposed adjacent to the second portion and includes a plurality of orifices. The second tab is disposed adjacent to the third portion opposite the fold line between the second and third portions. The first portion has a slit operably configured to receive the second tab. The second member is a length of flexible material having first and second ends. The second member extends through each of the plurality of orifices and the first and second ends are connected forming a loop. The second member is operably configure to removably hang on the bottle when the device is in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for creating immunity to the variations in resources of a portable object comprising a processor block, and at least two communication and/or supply interfaces with and/or without contact. Said method comprises at least one step for controlling the availability state of at least one resource on one of the interfaces, and a resource selection step. The inventive method is characterised in that it comprises the following steps according to which an interruption signal is generated towards the processor block during a variation in the availability of the resource, and the processor treats the interruption signal in order to enable a selection of resources. The invention also relates to the associated portable object.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory card has a base card having an opening on the top thereof; a semiconductor package that incorporates a semiconductor memory having an input/output terminal that is formed on an upper surface thereof and that is electrically connected to the semiconductor memory and that can be connected to an external device, and being mounted in said base card in such a manner that the input/output terminal is exposed through said opening; and a mask plate that is mounted on the top of a side wall of said base card and covers said semiconductor package in such a manner that at least a part of said input/output terminal is exposed, wherein said base card and said mask plate are made of resin, at least one of said base card and said mask plate has a connecting part made of resin at a site where said base card and said mask plate are in contact with each other.

Abstract: Techniques to encode and decode barcodes are described. In an implementation, characters included in content are divided into a plurality of blocks, such that each block is to include compressed or non-compressed characters. An indication is added to a header for each block that specifies whether the block includes compressed or non-compressed characters. Blocks which include non-compressed characters are encoded with a particular codepage. The indication of the non-compressed characters in the header does not reference the particular codepage.

Abstract: An interactive system for controlling the operation of an HVAC system is provide that comprises a thermostat for initiating the operation of the HVAC system in either a full capacity mode of operation or at least one reduced capacity mode of operation, and a controller for an outside condenser unit having a condenser fan motor and a compressor motor, the controller being capable of operating the compressor in a full capacity mode and at least one reduced capacity mode. The system also comprises a controller for an indoor blower unit having a blower fan motor, the controller being capable of operating the blower fan motor in a full capacity mode an at least one reduced capacity mode. The system further includes a communication means for transmitting information between the outside condenser unit controller and at least the indoor blower controller, where the information relates to the operation of the indoor blower and the outdoor condenser unit.

Abstract: The graphic user interface of an HVAC thermostat displays the programming and status information for remote devices in communication with the thermostat, such as various home sensors and appliances. In an embodiment, the thermostat includes a touch screen display to present the user with a plurality of user interface screens. The monthly calendar interface screen includes a calendar graphic area comprising a matrix display of dates for a full month. The user selects a programming interval for which to enter the thermostat programming events from the calendar graphic area. The user interface includes a clock face interface screen for entry of thermostat programming events. The clock face screen includes a pair of clock face graphic areas for each daily thermostat programming event. The user interface also includes a screen for displaying the programming and status information for remote devices selected from a list of devices in communication with the thermostat.

Abstract: A nozzle and process are set forth for contacting a cryogenic liquid and a gas, and discharging the resulting fluid through the nozzle. In one embodiment, the ratio of the discharged fluid's liquid component to its gaseous component is controlled as a function of the gas pressure.

Abstract: A high-pressure liquid projection assembly for cleaning and/or deburring industrial parts, having a housing with an inlet adapted for connection with a pressurized liquid source, an outlet and a fluid passageway connecting the inlet to the outlet. A fluid chamber is formed in the housing and disposed around an intermediate portion of the passageway. At least one opening is formed in the housing which fluidly connects the chamber to the passageway while a control port on the housing is fluidly connected to the chamber. The control port is adapted to be connected to a variable flow pressurized liquid source to thereby vary the projection cone pattern from the outlet as a function of the valve opening.

Abstract: A wheeled herbicide and/or pesticide carrier incorporates a non-motorized, three wheeled cart including a frame defining a basket for receiving tanks containing a fluid solution. An air compressor and battery are also supported on the cart. A nozzle communicates with the tanks for dispensing the solution. A control panel is mounted on the cart's handle to permit a user to select which tank is to be utilized and the rate for spraying. A second embodiment of the invention is designed to support four tanks thereon.

Abstract: An automated sprayer for spraying the walls of a shower enclosure with a liquid cleanser dispenses the cleanser using a pump and rotatable spray head. A motor drives the pump and rotates the spray head. The sprayer has a showerhead mountable housing with a hanger. The housing supports a bottle of cleanser in an inverted fashion. Cleanser is delivered from the bottle through a cleanser conduit in the piercing post into a well of the housing. The bottle is vented from the well through an air vent path in the piercing post or from a well vent outlet through the air vent path in the piercing post. An outlet valve in the well permits outflow of cleanser from the well. Various bottle caps and bottle closures are also provided to improve venting and/or limit cleanser leakage from the bottle when the bottle is installed in the housing.

Abstract: An exemplary misting umbrella includes an umbrella having an umbrella shank having a middle-empty structure, a plurality of umbrella ribs having an irradiation shape that disposed at a top end of the umbrella shank, an umbrella canopy covered the umbrella ribs, a pipe disposed in the umbrella shank, a nozzle disposed at an export of the pipe, and a joint disposed at one end of the umbrella shank that far away from the nozzle; an hydraulic pressure unit that using high pressure to transport gas or mist to the pipe of the umbrella and to spray out of the nozzle; and a switching valve for controlling the transporting of the gas or mist.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a spray nozzle apparatus and method of use. The subject spray nozzle can be used to spray atomized fluid. The atomized fluid can then be incident on a heated surface such that heat is transferred from the heated surface to the atomized fluid. The subject invention also relates to a spray-cooling system and method of use. The subject spray-cooling system can incorporate a spray nozzle and a heat transfer plate. A device to be cooled, such as a laser diode, microwave amplifier, or other high power electrical device, can be placed in direct thermal contact with the heat transfer plate. The spray from the spray nozzle can then be sprayed onto the heat transfer plate. In a specific embodiment, a cellular transfer plate can be used and the spray from the spray nozzle can be sprayed into a cellular cavity or compartment, within the heat transfer plate. Heat is transferred from the heat source to the sprayed liquid via the wall of the heat transfer plate.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a main path having an entrance and an exit. At least two sources are connected to the entrance of the main path. A plurality of chambers communicate with the main path and a narrow path communicates with each chamber and the main path. A plurality of stops extend from an inner periphery of the main path and a distal end of each stop is located corresponding to the narrow path corresponding thereto. The chambers and the stops are located between the entrance and the exit. The two different fluids flow into the entrance and are disturbed by the stops and mixed in the chambers.

Abstract: A method and a device for tie atomization of a liquid by directing a jet of liquid onto a hot contact surface, in particular a deflecting surface, so that a part of the liquid is vaporized. The non-vaporized liquid is atomized into small droplets that form an aerosol.

Abstract: The present technique provides a system and method for improving atomization in a spray coating device by internally mixing and breaking up a desired coating fluid prior to atomization. In one embodiment, a flow barrier is disposed in the spray coating device downstream of an internal fluid valve and upstream of a fluid exit. The flow barrier may have a plurality of passages configured to direct fluid streams to create a fluid swirling and rotating motion around a central axis of a central flow path to facilitate fluid mixing and breakup. The plurality of passages may direct the fluid streams toward a surface, and may be angled substantially toward one another or diverging from one another. Embodiments of the spray coating device may further include an atomization mechanism adapted to facilitate formation of a spray of the fluid flowing from the fluid exit. The resulting spray coating has refined characteristics, such as reduced mottling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid discharging device for separately discharging at least two fluids comprising an inner nozzle for discharging a first fluid and a coaxially arranged outer nozzle for discharging a second fluid. Such a fluid can be liquid or gas or a mixture thereof. Mixtures of liquid or gas comprise fluids having gas as the continuous phase and liquid as the disperse phase (e.g. aerosols) and fluids having liquid as the continuous phase and gas as the disperse phase (e.g. carbonated water). The invention further relates to a device and a method for wet treating a flat disc-like substrate, such as semiconductor wafers, flat panel displays or compact discs utilizing such a fluid discharging device. If in the following the term wafer is used, such disk-like substrates are meant.

Abstract: A dispersing apparatus that can efficiently disperse agglomerated particles in a slurry at a lower energy, a method for preparing a ceramic slurry containing ceramic particles that have been dispersed with the dispersing apparatus, a reliable monolithic ceramic electronic component manufactured using ceramic green sheets formed of the ceramic slurry, and a method for manufacturing the monolithic ceramic electronic component. A slurry containing agglomerated particles is passed through a dispersing section to produce a tensile stress, and the tensile stress is applied to the agglomerated particles in the slurry, thereby dispersing the agglomerated particles. The dispersing section includes a nozzle, a first channel thorough which a jet generated through the nozzle passes, and a cylindrical second channel through which the jet coming through the first channel passes to produce a tensile stress.

Abstract: A jet mill in which crushed material introduced into a crushing chamber 12 is comminuted by gas being sprayed from a plurality of gas-jet nozzles 20, 21, wherein high-efficiency pulverization is performed by optimizing various pulverization conditions according to the type of crushed material or other such properties. The direction in which gas is sprayed into the crushing chamber 12 is variably adjustable; the spraying direction of each nozzle is displaced simultaneously by the [*18] electromotive actuator; swirl flow is produced in three dimensions, including the flow of a directional component that is perpendicular to the horizontal swirl flow; and a fine-powder discharge port of a first pulverization chamber and a fine powder introduction port of a second pulverization chamber are communicatingly connected by a ventilation duct.

Abstract: A system for processing waste on a continuous basis comprises an infeed assembly, a vessel held at a non-ambient pressure and/or temperature, and an outfeed assembly. The infeed assembly includes: a sleeve where waste is delivered; a gate construction that moves between an open and a closed position; and a ram that moves within the sleeve to compress waste when the gate construction is in the closed position and to push the compressed waste into the vessel, where it is metamorphically processed, when the gate construction is in the open position. The processed material moves from the vessel to the outfeed assembly, which includes a compaction chamber, a ram that moves within the compaction chamber, and a cutter assembly. Waste is compacted in the compaction chamber by the ram, cut by the cutter assembly, and delivered as a compacted block to an environment having an ambient pressure and/or temperature.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of correcting a loosely wound supply roll to be used with a label applying machine is described. The method includes providing a supply roll having a material web wound thereon, the supply roll mounted on a supply roll spindle such that the material web is aligned with an intake of a labeling mechanism on the label applying machine. The method further includes mounting a moveable web guide to apply pressure to the material web being supplied to the labeling mechanism, wherein the web guide includes an encoder. The method further includes determining the tension of the material web wound around the supply roll using the movable web guide and the encoder. Further still, the method includes adjusting the tension of the material web wound around the supply roll if the material web is determined to be too loosely wound about the supply roll to provide adequate tension to the web as the web leaves the supply roll.

Abstract: A machine used to rewind toilet paper from partial toilet paper rolls and make a single large toilet paper roll. The machine includes a pivotally mounted unwinding spool and a take-up spool mounted both horizontally over a platform. The take-up spool includes at least one plunger that extends outward from its outer surface to selectively engage the inside paper core commonly used on a roll of toilet paper roll. The take-up spool is coupled to an electric motor that rotates the take-up spool. A spring is disposed between the unwinding spool and the take-up spool to reduce tension of the toilet paper as it is rewound. During use, two partially used toilet paper rolls are placed on the take-up spool and the unwinding spool. The loose ends of paper on the partial rolls are loosely over lapped and wrapped on the take-up spool. The electric motor is then activated to wind the toilet paper from the unwinding spool onto the take-up spool.

Abstract: A winder for winding a web to produce a rolled product is provided. The winder includes a web transport apparatus that is used for conveying the web. Also included in one exemplary embodiment is a plurality of independent winding modules. The winding modules are independently positioned to independently engage the web as the web is conveyed by the web transport apparatus. The winding modules may be configured to wind the web to form a rolled product by center winding, surface winding, and combinations of center and surface winding. The winding modules are structurally and operationally independent of one another where if one module is disabled, another may still operate to produce the rolled product without shutting down the winder.

Abstract: A fiber axis cart includes a series of spools arranged side-by-side on a common shaft where the spools may be locked to turn with the shaft, or they may be made to turn independent of the shaft. A cable is wound onto the spools. The cable winding progresses to the next spool at each access point on the cable. Cable slack for working on each access point is obtained by unlocking the spools and allowing the spools to rotate with respect to an adjacent spool.

Abstract: A system and a method discriminates a roll placed in a paper roll dispenser, as well as a paper roll with a core having at least one passive electrically conductive element, to be used in conjunction with the dispenser. The system includes a probe sensitive to a presence of an electrically conductive element in proximity thereof, the probe being located within the paper roll dispenser such that when the roll is positioned within the dispenser, the probe is in proximity of the roll. The system also includes an application for applying an input signal to the probe, a detector for detecting an output signal from the probe, the output signal being indicative of a presence of the electrically conductive element proximate the probe, and a discriminator for discriminating the paper roll based on a value of the output signal detected by the detector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flying device which can efficiently move in the air by aerodynamic forces and by direct force transmission on the ground, without the need for independent drive and thrust generation systems for the two modes of movement. The rotors (1) of the flying device are provided on the outside thereof with an annular rotating covering (4), connected directly to the rotor blade tips, which, when the flying device is on the ground and the rotor rotational axes (2) are correspondingly pitched about an axis (3), come into contact with the ground. The covering (4) hence permits a movement of the flying device on the ground by rolling, which is based on a direct force transfer to the ground. A further rotor pitching axis (5) permits the flying device to be controlled in the air and on the ground by means of the same actuator system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structure frame, especially for erecting seats, such as aircraft passenger seats, on the cabin floor (10) and/or for transport of these seats into and out of the cabin, in which one base frame at a time (28, 38, 40) is associated to at least one seat. In this way the seat can be handled as a modular unit together with the base frame, especially in a rigging process the aircraft cabin can be easily provided with seats, but in this way also cleared again by removing the seats from the cabin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger seat, in particular an aircraft passenger seat, comprising seating components such as a seat section (=b 3=l ) and a backrest (=b 1=l ), which is located on a backrest frame (=b 7=l ) and has at least one support section (=b 15=l ) that supports the relevant part of the body of the seat occupant, said section being displaceable in relation to the backrest frame (=b 7=l ) by means of an adjusting device (=b 25=l ). Said seat is charecterised in that a web (=b 15=l ) constitutes the displaceable support section, said web extending between the lateral edges (=b 5=l ) of the backrest frame (=b 7=l ) and being suspended by its upper edge (=b 17=l ) from the backrest frame (=b 7=l ) and engaging at its lower end (=b 23=l ) that adjoins the seat section (=b 3=l ) with the adjusting device that is configured as a tensile device (=b 25=l ).

Abstract: A window frame (1) for installation in the exterior shell (5) of an aircraft, which comprises in each case at least one outer flange (2), one inner flange (3), and one vertical flange (4) arranged perpendicular and between these flanges, is manufactured from a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic material, by, first, manufacturing a semifinished part from webbing and thermoplastic material, which subsequently is deep-drawn in a molding tool. The window frame (1) comprises multiple substructures (16-19) welded to one another and has a core (17) comprising a unidirectional-running webbing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vibration attenuation/isolation device. An implementation of the invention provides an improved whole-spacecraft vibration attenuation/isolation by separating the vibration load on the spacecraft that arise from the launch vehicle and fairing into longitudinal and lateral components, and effectively attenuates and/or isolates those components. The invention also provides a general method for reducing vibrations in an assembly by using a vibration control device that separates the vibrational forces into perpendicular components that can be separately damped or attenuated.

Abstract: A device is provided for manually maneuvering a set of switch points, the device includes a housing which is intended to apply a force at a location of a set of rail switch points in order to move the set of switch points relative to the housing from a first switch points position to a second switch points position. The device also includes a guided member for controlling the set of switch points, which can be moved relative to the housing, a guiding member, which can also be moved relative to the housing, a transmission mechanism for driving the guided member in one direction when the guiding member moves in a first direction. The guiding member is capable of being moved in a second direction, opposed to the first direction, while the guided member remains fixed relative to the housing.

Abstract: This invention is geared towards the manufacturing and secure shipment of neon signage, which has historically used restraining devices that restrict the view of the neon tube after the sign has been installed. This invention uses clear plastic and mating locking devices to create a new neon tube support saddle with mating tube restraint that holds the neon tube securely in place, yet does not restrict the view of the neon light. Such restraint provides a shippable sign that requires no additional handling. The resulting fast and simple sign installation saves both the manufacturer and the installer time and money, and eliminates the need for repetitive movements that cause stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Abstract: A clamp 10 for an elongated member comprises a receiving portion 22 and a resilient retaining wing 27 which has a connection end 33 connected to an upper edge of a side wall 25 of the receiving portion 22. The resilient retaining wing 27 has a first portion extending from an intermediate position 35 to a distal end 34 and a second portion extending from the connection end 33 to the intermediate position 35. The second portion is formed to extend toward a bottom of the receiving portion 22 obliquely at a predetermined small angle a relative to the side wall 25 so as to increase a distance (b) between a point of action (33) and a point of application (35), and the first portion is formed to be bent in a direction away from the side wall 25 so as to narrow a width of a pull-out passage for the elongated member.

Abstract: A hose clamp retainer assembly for an implement includes a retainer welded to the implement and having an apertured wall leading into a cavity. A bolt having a headed end is slidably received within through the apertured wall for support within the cavity. A hose clamp received by the bolt includes a projecting portion abutting the second wall and preventing the headed end from sliding out of the cavity through the apertured wall. The bolt can be easily replaced if damaged.

Abstract: An expandable musical instrument stand where the components of the stand are constructed with tubular sections. The tubular section are extruded to include dovetail cross sectional areas that can be stacked and a semi-circular locking collar slides into the dovetail guide and locks the tubular sections together. The expandable construction allows the musical stand to be broken down into smaller sections to make it easer to transport and simple to erect. The expandable section is ideally used with the center tube with a three or four leg stand where the legs can be collapsible on the center tube or the legs can be constructed with the same or similar construction as the center tube where they can be stacked and clamped with a collar.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an anti-toppling band includes a band main body having a flexibility and a plurality of through-holes formed in the band main body and arranged in a longitudinal direction thereof at an interval. The band main body includes a plurality of first portions where the plurality of through-holes are respectively located, and a plurality of second portions located in sections between the plurality of through-holes. The cross sectional area of the plurality of first portions taken along a width direction of the band main body and the cross sectional area of the plurality of second portions taken along a width direction of the band main body are equal to each other.

Abstract: In the daily live electrical devices are used in connection with a plurality of applications like telephone systems, computer systems and so on. These electrical devices should be mounted to a support to keep order within such electrical or electronic systems and thus achieve systems comprising electrical devices with a reproducible output and which are reliable and easy to maintain. A multifunctional mounting bracket 1 for an electrical device 25 is proposed comprising means for mounting 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 the electrical device 25 on a first support whereby a first mounting angle between the electrical device 25 and the first support is defined and for mounting the electrical device 25 on an alternative second support whereby a second mounting angle between the electrical device and the second support is defined, and whereby the second mounting angle is different from the first mounting angle.

Abstract: A device for attaching a decorative element to a vehicle including a support member attachable to a load surface of the vehicle, the support member having a shaft support, a shaft having first and second opposing ends, the first end of the shaft being attached to the shaft support, the shaft support being arranged for supporting the shaft in a generally upright position relative to an angularly disposed load surface. A display device mount is attached to the second end of the shaft, the display device mount including a flange defining a bore receiving the second end of the shaft, and a cup defining a conical sidewall extending outwardly from the flange, opposite the bore. A web extends between an outer surface of the conical sidewall and the flange for supporting the cup, the web defining a hook for attaching a display device to the mount.

Abstract: An apparatus for clamping a beam to a first end of a column is disclosed. The apparatus includes first and second clamping members positioned in opposed relation to each other. The first and second clamping members include hook portions to clamp the beam. First and second legs project downwardly from the first clamping member and the second clamping member, respectively. A notch is defined in the first leg. The notch receives the second leg. The first and second legs are received within the first end of the column such that the second leg is prevented by the column from disengaging from the notch of the first leg.

Abstract: The present invention is a concealed bracket wall mounting arrangement. The disadvantage of axial spinning and disengagement present in prior art concealed bracket mountings is eliminated by the disclosed mounting arrangement. A mounting bracket having angled walls for mounting on a generally flat surface is disclosed. A fixture base is disclosed that engages with the walls of the mounting bracket at multiple positions to prevent spinning and disengagement of the mounting base.

Abstract: A lock for mounting an angle bracket on a dimpled upright comprising a first side member and a second side member, a load bearing inner jaw and a load bearing outer jaw coupled to the side members with at least one of the jaws comprising a roller jaw having a size and shape to matingly engage with at least one dimple on a dimpled upright surface without marking or galling the upright surface, and a mounting device adapted to couple the side members to the angle bracket with the side members rotatable about a pivot axis of the mounting device relative to the angle bracket.

Abstract: Device realizing removable brackets, variously adjustable and positionable in the sense of height fundamentally constituted by couples of vertical rod (11) of guide inside which can slide idoneous hanger (3) of relative shelf (2), said device (1), inside the vertical rod (11) are placed, in the rear position of the same, respective “rack” (111) on which (111) will engages idoneous gears (111a) placed in the median part of the rear extremity of each hanger (3), in the inferior extremity of each hanger (3) being placed an idoneous sliding bloc (111b) provided of tooth which, when the relative hanger (3) results placed in the normal horizontal position, i.e.

Abstract: A support for a gas prop (hydraulic strut) for a vehicle access door includes an elongate sleeve that is positionable around the cylinder and rod of the gas prop. The support secures a weak or otherwise defective gas prop in its position in which the vehicle access door is held open. The elongate sleeve includes a first and second end. The first end of the elongate sleeve is adapted to be selectively positioned between: (1) abutting the distal end of the cylinder, and (2) coaxially receiving at least a portion of the length of the cylinder. One or more slots are defined at the second end of the elongate sleeve. Each of the slots is selectively engageable with the shaft or post of an attachment bracket for coupling the rod end to the vehicle. Additionally, each one of the slots is a different length, thereby accommodating various lengths of gas props.

Abstract: Herein disclosed a suction cup including: a suction cup body formed from an elastic material and having a surface on one side in the thickness direction thereof as a concave suction surface; and a spring element provided as a part of the suction cup body, having a concave shape along the suction surface, and capable of elastic deformation such as to energize a central part of the suction surface away from a surface to be sucked in the condition where the suction surface is in suction contact with the surface to be sucked.

Abstract: Herein disclosed a suction cup including: a suction cup body having at least one surface having a gel, the surface being a suction surface; and an elastically deformable spring element provided in or on the suction cup body, having a concave shape so as to make the suction surface have a concave shape, and energizing a central part of the suction surface away from a surface to be sucked in the condition where the suction surface is in suction contact with the surface to be sucked, wherein the spring element is formed from a material having a modulus of elasticity higher than those of natural rubber and synthetic rubbers.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for automatically maintaining the viewing angle of a first display, mounted to a second display, regardless of the viewing angle of the second display. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a first display and a pivot mechanism to connect the first display to a second display. The pivot mechanism enables the first display to pivot relative to the second display. An angle retention mechanism is provided to automatically maintain the viewing angle of the first display regardless of the viewing angle of the second display.

Abstract: A seat slide apparatus for a vehicle includes a lower rail, an upper rail, a lock mechanism releaseably locking the upper rail relative to the lower rail, and a belt anchor bracket fixedly provided to the upper rail and attached with a belt anchor. The belt anchor bracket includes a rail fixing portion having a plane surface being parallel to the upper surface of the upper rail and attached to the upper surface of the upper rail, a load distribution portion downwardly extending from the rail fixing portion and being adjacent to an upper surface of the lower rail, and an anchor fixing portion upwardly extending from the rail fixing portion for anchoring the belt anchor.

Abstract: A seat sliding apparatus for a vehicle includes a lower rail including a base bottom portion, first inner and outer side portions, upper portions, and second inner and outer side portions, an upper rail movably supported relative to the lower rail and including a base top portion, first inner and outer extending portions, connecting portions, and second inner and outer extending portions, a lock mechanism including a lock portion provided at the first inner side portion, a bracket, and a lock member engageable with and disengageable from the lock portion, a cutout portion formed across the base top portion and the first inner extending portion and into which the lock member is inserted, and through-holes provided at the second inner extending portion and the bracket, respectively, the through-holes into which the lock member is inserted while the lock member is engaging with the lock portion.

Abstract: A book holder stand has two shallow box like parts hinged together along one side to be openable to extend the parts from each other in opposite directions and define a generally planar support. A pivoted shelf is mounted at the bottom of each part able to be flipped down to provide a support for an opened book placed on edge thereon. An elongated retainer element is pivoted to each shelf by having a first segment received in a hole in an outer face of the associated shelf, with an angled down segment extending from the end of the first segment and able to be swept over an opened book with the shelf flipped down. A locking rod is slidable across the hinged sides to lock the parts in their spaced apart position. A prop rod is pivotally mounted to the hinged side of one part which can be pivoted out to extend at an angle thereto to support the book holder stand at an inclined position for convenient reading of an opened book resting on the shelves.

Abstract: A structure is described that has an open and closed configuration. In the open configuration, the structure is free standing and is able to support weight. In the closed configuration, the structure is flat. The structure is formed of two elements that are interlocked at their corners in a manner that allows them to pivot with respect to each other. Chamfered surfaces on the sides of the elements provide stops limiting the motion between the elements. Several structures may be combined to form composite products.

Abstract: The present gear mechanism includes a base body member (27), a first gear (21, 22) supported on the base body member (27) so as to rotate about a first rotational axis (L2, L3), a second gear (23) capable of being meshed with the first gear (21, 22), a support member (26) supporting the second gear (23) so as to rotate about a second rotational axis (L4) and placed on the base body member (27) so as to be movable in approaching and leaving directions respectively toward and away from the first rotational axis (L2, L3), and a retaining member (32) engaged in a threaded hole formed in the base body member (27) and capable of being turned so as to move in the approaching and leaving directions, and directly or indirectly engaged with the support member (26) to restrain the support member (26) from moving in the leaving direction away from the first rotational axis (L2, L3).