Abstract: A fire-protection arrangement (21) for an installation (1, 4) is described, for example a lead-through arrangement, for example for cables or pipes, in a partition (2), for example a wall. The fire-protection arrangement (21) is arranged to be mounted on one side of the partition (2) in such a way that it at least partially surrounds the installation (1, 4).

Abstract: A castor includes a main body, two rollers, a plurality of rolls, two retaining members, and two covers. Thus, the rolls are rotatably mounted between the main body and the respective roller, so that each of the rollers is rotatable on the main body smoothly. In addition, the rolls and the rollers are made of the same material to reduce the friction between the rolls and the rollers during rotation of the castor, so that the rolls and the rollers are not easily worn out during a long-term utilization. Further, the rollers are covered by the covers so that only the through hole of the main body is exposed outwardly from the covers and the rollers, thereby enhancing the aesthetic quality of the castor.

Abstract: A luggage retractable pull rod adapted with a rotating hook includes an annul handle, a single post, and a hook penetrating through where between the handle and the single post that is capable of automatic return in conjunction with a torque coil; the hook is concealed when not in use and turned to expose when in use to hang an object on thereon; and once the object clears off, the hook automatically returns to its concealed location.

Abstract: A composite handle for a carrying case and for being collapsably self-pivoting downward to an unobtrusive and decorative position on the carrying case after being released. The carrying case has a top and is carried by a user. The composite handle includes a pair of handle components. Each handle component connects to an opposite side of the carrying case. The pair of handle components are movable between an inactive mode where the pair of handle components lay substantially flat on the top of the carrying case and an active mode where the pair of handle components are proximate, but not connected to each other to form the composite handle gripped by the user. The pair of handle components are arranged to be movable relative to each so as to allow each handle component, when released by the user, to return to the inactive mode thereof by itself, with one handle component overlapping the other handle component unobtrusively and decoratively.

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus is disclosed. A power transmission apparatus that includes: a bracket, in which a hinge cavity is formed; a hinge axis, which is rotatably joined to the hinge cavity; a friction bearing, which is positioned between the hinge axis and an inner wall of the hinge cavity, and which is configured to provide a predetermined friction; and a gear module, which is joined to the hinge axis, and which is configured to provide a rotational force to the hinge axis, can provide sufficiently high deceleration and high torque, even when a low-capacity motor having a low cogging torque is used. Also, the power transmission apparatus can be made safer and less noisy for not only automatic operation by the motor but also manual operation by a user, while the gear module, motor, etc., can be protected from excessive loads.

Abstract: A hinge includes a pivoting shaft, an engaging plate having a connection plate adapted for firm connection to a monitor and a fixing sleeve firmly mounted around the pivoting shaft and selectively engaging with a top face of the connection plate to function as an urging element to prevent the connection plate from pivoting away from the connection extension such that when the monitor engages with the base, the engagement between the monitor and the base is secured.

Abstract: A hinge is disclosed. The hinge can include an axle, a first member coupled to the axle, and a second member coupled to the axle and configured to rotate relative to the first member and around the axle. The hinge can further include a stop mechanism configured to stop the second member from rotating, relative to the first member, in a first direction and beyond a first range when the stop mechanism is in a first position and the second member is in the first range. The stop mechanism can be further configured to allow the second member to rotate, relative to the first member, in the first direction, beyond the first range, and into a second range when the stop mechanism is in a second position and the second member is in the first range.

Abstract: A display rotation apparatus includes: a support member; an arm, of which one end is coupled to the support member by way of a first hinge part interposed in-between, such that the arm is rotatable in a direction intersecting a direction of gravity; a connection member, which is coupled to the other end of the arm by way of a second hinge part interposed in-between, such that the connector member is rotatable in a direction intersecting the direction of gravity; and a movement member, which is coupled to the connection member by way of a third hinge part interposed in-between, such that the movement member is rotatable in the direction of gravity, where a drive part is coupled to each of the first hinge part, the second hinge part, and the third hinge part. The apparatus can be used to automatically rotate a display.

Abstract: A door handle for opening a door of a refrigerator or a freezer compartment is fixable to the door in a manner pivotable by a pivot support and movable between an open position and a closed position as well having a restoration device for the automatic restoration of the handle from the open position into the closed position. A movement damper is provided for damping the restoration force of the handle from the open position into closed position and/or opening movement of the handle from the closed position into open position.

Abstract: A tool handle for use in a tool such as a screwdriver is provided. The tool handle includes an elongated body that has an axis and a plurality of gripping surfaces that have a planar portion. A stripe is also present that is carried by the body and extends in the axial direction. The stripe is more resilient than the body. A thumb receiving portion is carried by the body and is located proximate to an end of the body. The thumb receiving portion is more resilient than the body.

Abstract: A safety cable for tools for preventing the tools from falling when the individual is on a ladder, scaffold or roof has a first end attachable to the individual, such as the individual's work belt, and a second distal end to which the tool is secured. The first end includes a releasably securable chain link that connects to a clothing article, such as the belt, and adjacent the distal end is a safety clip that attaches to an o-ring adjoined to the chain link when the tool is not in use thereby taking up the length of cable and preventing the cable and the tool from freely dangling from the individual. The safety clip is released from the first end of the cable when the tool is to be used so that the individual has the entire length of cable available for using, maneuvering and positioning the tool while still retaining the securement of the tool to the distal end of the cable.

Abstract: The invention consists of two circular attaching structures and a flexible tether connected between both structures. The invention can be constructed of various materials. One attaching structure, the “Loop” allows any common cigarette lighter to be secured to the invention. It consists of a loop of flexible material that will secure the lighter when inserted. The other attaching structure, the “Band” allows attachment to other objects. The item consists of a band of flexible material with a means to securely attach the opposite ends of the band, facilitating the creation of a loop of variable size that will accommodate many objects. The Loop is also constructed of a flexible material that allows a secure attachment to an object. The flexible tether can be of various lengths and materials that may stretch and/or twist. The tether connects the small loop with the lighter inserted, to the band that is attached to an object.

Abstract: A seismic cable restraint clip attaches a seismic brace component, such as a cable, to a building structure. A bolt is typically used to attach the clip to the building structure. The restraint clip is constructed to reduce or eliminate multiplication of force applied from the cable to the bolt through the restraint clip.

Abstract: A substantially rigid shaft is obtusely angled adjacent to an enlargement at its distal end. The proximal end of the shaft and a receptacle, forming and defining an aperture slightly smaller than the enlargement, are flexibly affixed to differing portions of an encircling article that become releasably joined when the enlargement is forcibly passed through the aperture, Highly resistive to accidental opening, purposeful pressure applied to the enlargement by a single finger or thumb creates a leveraged force that assists the pressure in accomplishing intentional disengagement. Optional attributes include a magnetic pre-positioning for engagement and disengagement and use of gemstones as distal enlargements.

Abstract: A buckle device includes a switch having a Hall element which outputs a signal in accordance with a magnitude of a magnetic flux density, a magnet which applies a magnetic field to the Hall element, and a shielding plate which is attached to an ejector so as to change the magnitude of the magnetic flux density transmitted from the magnet to the Hall element in accordance with a position of the ejector. The Hall element and the magnet are magnetically shielded by at least a frame and a latch member which are formed of a magnetic material.

Abstract: Problem to be Solved To provide a method of producing a nonwoven fabric for artificial leather and substrate for artificial leather which is capable of providing the substrate for artificial leather having a sufficient shape stability by producing the nonwoven fabric for artificial leather without causing serious damages to the scrim. Means for Solving Problem A method of producing a nonwoven fabric for artificial leather, including a step of entanglement for uniting superposed fiber web and scrim by a needle punching, wherein the needle punching is performed in a manner satisfying the following formulae 1 and 2; S1<2P?S1/cos(D1×(?/180)) ??(1) S2<2P?S2/cos(D2×(?/180)) ??(2) wherein S1 is a diameter of warps constituting the scrim, S2 is a diameter of wefts constituting the scrim, D1 is an angle between the warps and barbs which penetrate the scrim, D2 is an angle between the wefts and barbs which penetrate the scrim, and P is a total barb depth of the barbs.

Abstract: A thread accumulation device includes a discharge chute (13) for receiving and guiding a strand that is formed by a thread take-up device and a carriage for taking up a thread spiral, guided on the discharge chute (13) and resting on the end of the strand of the side that is opposite to the thread take-up device. At the outlet of the thread take take-up device, the discharge chute (13) is equipped with a transport unit (16) that adapts to the inside shape of the discharge chute (13). The invention can be applied more particularly in the field of the textile industry, in particular the treatment of thread.

Abstract: A tire pressure monitor (TPM) installation tool adapted for use by a operator, and for installing a push-in style TPM within a valve stem opening defined by a wheel, wherein the tool is configured to provide mechanical advantage while assembling the TPM and wheel, and includes an elongated member configured to receive an applied force from the operator, a nesting fixture configured to retain the TPM in a relatively fixed position, and a wheel engaging member for securing the tool during installation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of repairing a vessel bottom head penetration of a nuclear reactor, said penetration comprising a tube (10) fastened to the internal wall of the vessel bottom head (1a) by an internal weld bead (11) and emerging outside the vessel bottom head, forming a groove (15). The method consists inter alia in preparing a mock-up representative of the vessel bottom head penetration to be repaired and in depositing this mock-up on site in an irradiation-free zone, in fastening two half-inserts (30a, 30b) to this mock-up in the groove, each half-insert having a profile corresponding to the half-profile of the groove, in forming, again on this mock-up, automatically and by remote control, a weld bead (35) in the groove (15), in carrying out a dimensional check and, after validation of this weld bead (35), in carrying out the steps of fastening the two half-inserts and forming a weld bead automatically, directly in the groove (15) of the vessel bottom head penetration to be repaired.

Abstract: A compressor has a housing assembly and at least one rotor held by the housing assembly for rotation about a rotor axis. The rotor has a first face and a first housing element has a second face in facing spaced-apart relation to the first face of the rotor. One or more spacer elements are positioned from the first housing element. The spacer elements are machined. A coating is applied over the first surface around the one or more spacer elements.

Abstract: A method for the fabrication of an insulated solder bonded multifilamentary superconducting wire composite. An uninsulated wire composite is prepared by using a high melting point solder to join a multifilamentary superconducting composite to a solderable metallic component. A polymer insulation film coating is then applied on top of the wire composite, and the resulting assembly is subjected to heating in a furnace at furnace temperatures and for a period sufficient to cure the insulation but insufficient to melt the solder.

Abstract: A transformer and method of making same is disclosed. A substantially planar configured, first half primary winding and first half secondary winding are formed over a substantially planar base. The first half primary and secondary windings are overlaid with a ferrite layer. A substantially planar configured, second half primary winding and second half secondary winding are formed over the ferrite layer in stacked relation to the respective first half primary winding and secondary windings. The respective first and second half primary windings and respective first and second half secondary windings are interconnected together.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for producing a contact piece, for use in a vacuum interrupter chamber, especially in a low, medium or high voltage vacuum interrupter chamber, and to a contact piece for a medium voltage vacuum interrupter chamber. The aim of the disclosure is to improve multi-layer contact systems in such a manner that even larger layer thicknesses can be used to improve the electrical properties. For this purpose, the contact piece is comprised of at least two layers with a solder film inserted thereinbetween, the layers being welded together in a vacuum furnace in a desired relative position to each other. The two-layer structure can also be achieved by a powder layering process. For this purpose, the powder layers are compressed in a compression mold and then sintered in the furnace to give the finished contact piece blank.

Abstract: A grid for a battery plate is made by forming a metal sheet is formed into a grid-like shape. Rupture due to torsion or stress concentration does not occur in a basal portion of a wire which is drawn out from a node of the grid, thereby preventing corrosion due to electrolyte from advancing so as not to cause a crack of corrosion in an early stage. The invention provides also a battery using the grid for a battery plate, a method of producing the grid for a battery plate, and a battery using it.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a rechargeable power cell are described. Methods include providing a slurry, paste, or dry mixture of negative electrode materials having low toxicity and including dispersants to prevent the agglomeration of particles that may adversely affect the performance of power cells. The methods utilize semi-permeable sheets to separate the electrodes and minimize formation of dendrites; and further provide electrode specific electrolyte to achieve efficient electrochemistry and to further discourage dendritic growth in the cell. The negative electrode materials may be comprised of zinc and zinc compounds. Zinc and zinc compounds are notably less toxic than the cadmium used in nickel cadmium batteries. The described methods may utilize some production techniques employed in existing NiCad production lines. Thus, the methods described will find particular use in an already well-defined and mature manufacturing base.

Abstract: A needle roller bearing manufacturing apparatus and needle roller bearing manufacturing method make it possible to considerably reduce the time required for fitting of rollers and improve the operation efficiency. In the needle roller bearing manufacturing apparatus 1 of the present invention, rollers held in groove portions are fitted in fitting holes of a retainer and a needle roller bearing is assembled, by a rotation of a disc member with a rotation-drive of a motor. In this way, a reciprocating motion of a pusher section which is conventionally carried out in order to fit the rollers is not required. Consequently, there is obtained the effect of being able to considerably reduce the time required for fitting the rollers, thus making it possible to improve the operation efficiency.

Abstract: A component mounting apparatus includes one head unit which has a component holding member capable of holding a component and which is selected from among a plurality of types of head units according to a type of the fed component, a head moving unit which has a head fitting portion onto which the selected one head unit is removably loaded and which moves the head unit loaded on the head fitting portion in a direction extending generally along a surface of the board, and a head control unit which is provided for each of the head units and which performs control for component mounting operation by a head unit corresponding to the loaded head unit.

Abstract: In component mounting process for a plurality of components to be mounted onto a board, a plurality of bump electrode portions formed on mounting-side surfaces of the components to be mounted onto the board are brought into contact with a bonding-assistant agent so that the bonding-assistant agent is supplied thereto to allow the bonding-assistant agent-supplied components to be mounted onto the board, the component mounting process includes, supplying the bonding-assistant agent to a first component among the plurality of components, and starting the supply of the bonding-assistant agent to a second component among the plurality of components before completion of the mounting of the bonding-assistant agent-supplied first component onto the board.

Abstract: According to an aspect of an embodiment, a wiring connection apparatus comprises a tray including a plurality of wiring connection members for connecting a plurality of wiring and a tray holder body, which holds the tray, wherein the tray is rotatably provided in the tray holder body, and a wiring introduction opening for introducing the plurality of wiring into the tray is formed in proximity to an axis of rotation of the tray.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and apparatus for providing continuous power and utilities to a fixture in a manufacturing process. In one embodiment of the invention, a system with robot, such as a robotic arm, and a workstation can be deployed in a manufacturing process. A fixture associated with the manufacturing process can include a mount operable for receiving power from the robot or robot arm, and another mount operable for receiving power from the workstation. An associated control device, such as a programmable logic circuit, can selectively provide power via either mount depending on whether the fixture is mounted to the robot or robotic arm, or to the workstation.

Abstract: A component placement machine for assembling at least one component on to at least one printed circuit board (PCB) is provided. The component placement machine comprises at least one head configured for picking a component from at least one feeder and placing the picked component on to a PCB of a first PCB product. The component placement machine also includes at least one feeder/nozzle bank system, wherein the feeder/bank system is configured to enable a setup of a second PCB product on the component placement machine while the component placement machine assembles the PCB of the first PCB product. The component placement machine facilitates methodology for product changeover on a production line.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for integrating a passive component within a substrate is disclosed. The manufacturing method comprises the steps of: providing a circuit layer, wherein a positioning blind hole is formed in the circuit layer; forming a conductive material in the positioning blind hole; positioning the passive component in the positioning blind hole of the circuit layer and electrically connecting the passive component to the circuit layer via the conductive material in the positioning blind hole; and laminating a core layer, the passive component, and the circuit layer as the substrate.

Abstract: To provide a component built-in wiring board and a manufacturing method thereof capable of further improving component mounting density without deteriorating-reliability.

Abstract: A method of producing a land grid array (LGA) interposer structure, including an electrically insulating carrier plane, and at least one interposer mounted on a first surface of said carrier plane. The interposer possesses a hemi-toroidal configuration in transverse cross-section and is constituted of a dielectric elastomeric material. A plurality of electrically-conductive elements are arranged about the surface of the at least one hemi-toroidal interposer and extend radically inwardly and downwardly from an uppermost end thereof into electrical contact with at least one component located on an opposite side of the electrically insulating carrier plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an exhaust element of an exhaust line of a vehicle with a heat engine. The exhaust element includes a box having, internally, at least one compartment and at least one tube extending at least partly inside such a compartment. The method includes inserting sound-insulation into at least one such compartment. The insertion is ensured through injection into such a compartment through an opening in the tube from the inside of the tube. The invention also relates to an exhaust element obtained by implementing this method, including forming a box with at least one compartment containing sound-insulation and at least one tube extending at least partly inside at least one such compartment, the tube having an opening provided for in the body of the tube.

Abstract: A small bend radius connector for a heater core is shown, wherein a first end of the connector has a rectangular cross section, a second end of the connector has a circular cross section, and wherein a size, a weight, and a cost of production of the connector are minimized.

Abstract: Applicant's cable stripper for stripping the sheath of a cable while protecting the underlying cable wire and cable wire sheaths, includes a handle configured to be normal to a cable during with the user's hand-arm line substantially parallel to the axis of the cable, a hook with a shoe having rounded edges and a tapered end, and a blade located on said hook such that said blade is substantially parallel to said handle and substantially normal to said cable axis. In one embodiment, blade is finger safe to the adult male finger. In one embodiment, cable stripper includes a container fillable with lubricant attached to said cable stripper, and an internal channel from said hook through said blade to said shoe such that said internal channel slopes downward toward one end of said shoe dispensing said container's lubricant down said channel and at one end of said shoe. In one embodiment, lubricant dispenses from container through an exterior tube that terminates at one end of said shoe.

Abstract: The cutting device has (a) first and second members, each having opposing inside and outside surfaces, a cutting end, and a pivoting mechanism that allows the first and second members to be in communication with one other; (b) a cutting edge protruding from the inside surface of and disposed proximate to the cutting end of the first member; and (c) an extension protruding from the inside surface of and disposed proximate to the cutting end of the second member, wherein the cutting edge and the extension cooperate with one to cut the media when the cutting end of the first and second member are in a closed position.

Abstract: A cutting and dust collecting assembly comprises a rotatable, circular saw blade (4) having a first side (20), a second side (21), and a cover device (6) with a terminal member (52). The bottom surface (36) of the cover device extends in a plane. A longitudinal passage (45, 46) for the saw blade extends through the cover device from its top surface to its bottom surface. The terminal member comprises a terminal chamber (60) having an inlet (45a), the mouth of which coincides with the plane of said bottom surface. An outlet (58) can be connected to a vacuum source. The direction of rotation of the operating blade is such that the rear part (4a) of the saw blade which has passed beyond the bottom surface of the cover device will move in a direction upwards-rearwards towards the bottom surface. The invention also concerns the cover device, a sealing body belonging to the cover device and a working machine which is provided with the cutting and dust collecting assembly.

Abstract: A utility knife has a counter-reciprocating blade and guard. Preferred mechanism has several components, including a housing, a first pivot that pivotally couples the housing and the blade, and a second pivot that pivotally couples the housing and the guard. Preferably, of the blade and guard reciprocates such that forced retraction of the guard results in forced extension of the blade. During locked position, the guard is in a locked position and a trigger cooperates with the locking mechanism to unlock the guard. The guard can only be unlocked after releasing the trigger to a default position.

Abstract: (FIG. 1) shows an improved bolt cutting tool comprising left and right cutting jaws (10) that are closed by handles (12A and 12B). As, handles (12A and 12B) are separated, jaw (10) opens to allow the material to be cut to enter. As handles (12A and 12B) are closed, utilizing threaded rod (14) to draw them closed, the cutting edges of jaw (10) close (FIG. 2). This substantially enhanced mechanical advantage allows any user to produce the needed cutting force. It is not limited by the physical strength of the user as with conventional bolt cutters. Another advantage of the embodiment is a bolt cutter that has much shorter handles, is less cumbersome and can be manufactured with a more compact construction. Cutting of relatively large hard work-pieces, such as bolts, locks or reinforcing bars can be done with relative ease. (FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B) show embodiments where threaded rod (14A), be manually closed by operation of a ratchet and in another embodiment, by operation of a rotating handle (FIG. 1).

Abstract: The invention concerns a hair clipper comprising a device for adjusting the position of a powered cutting guide slaved to an electronic device, automatically adapting the position of said cutting guide based on the option selected by the user.

Abstract: A method and system of feeding line on a line trimmer. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are line trimmers comprising a motor, a cutting head coupled to the motor (the cutting head having a line inlet along an axis of rotation of the cutting head, and a line outlet in a direction substantially perpendicular to the line inlet, wherein trimmer line extends through the line inlet and then out the line outlet), an elongated shaft that supports the cutting head on a distal end, and a line feed system coupled to the elongated shaft. The line feed system has a first configuration that prevents feeding of the trimmer line toward the line inlet, and a second configuration that allows substantially unimpeded movement of the trimmer line toward the line inlet, the movement caused by centrifugal force on the trimmer line extending from the line outlet of the cutting head.

Abstract: An apparatus for safely covering the sharp blade of a pole saw while tree climbing is provided by combining a pole saw scabbard and a lanyard. The lanyard slides thru hardware mounted along the back, outside curve of the scabbard. A loop of the lanyard extends down from the lowest mounting hardware where the blade enters the scabbard, just far enough to be placed around the hook of a pole saw. The other end of the lanyard extends up from the highest mounting hardware at the tip of the scabbard, to be attached to the climbers belt or saddle. This safely suspends the now covered pole saw while climbing aloft in a tree.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for preparing beverage, the apparatus comprising: a spoon, such as teaspoon, soupspoon, and the like; a bag, for storing extract for preparing the beverage; and means for attaching the bag to the bowl of the spoon. The bag may be deployed at the concave side of the spoon, and/or at the convex side of the spoon. The apparatus may further comprise a hook, for hooking the apparatus on the rim of a glass. The apparatus may further comprise a clip, for attaching the apparatus to the walls of a glass. The apparatus may further comprise a wrapper, for keeping the extract isolated until use. The means for attaching the bag to the bowl of the spoon may comprise folded edges of the bag. The bag may be made of stiff material, thereby keeping the edges thereof folded.

Abstract: Pencil sharpener with replaceable decorative housing with a standard pencil sharpener and a pencil sharpener housing. The housing comprised of two halves. The housing having retaining brackets within the halves that position the pencil sharpener accurately within the housing so that the pencil entrance portion of the pencil sharpener is aligned with an aperture in the housing. The housing halves held together in a way that allows easy separation without tools such as a magnetic closure. A preferred embodiment includes a housing platform that allows the housing to rest securely on a flat surface. A preferred embodiment includes a label holding portion so that the housing stand can be customized with an appropriate label such as “one sharp teacher”, or “one sharp baseball player” or other sayings that relate to the shape of each the pencil sharpener housing.

Abstract: A razor handle made of a rigid core and a layer of compressible elastomeric material. The razor handle includes a head portion, located at the front end of the razor handle, and includes a bearing structure for connection to a razor head. The razor handle also includes a body portion having an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, an upper front gripping area that includes a plurality of spaced projections protruding from the upper surface, and a lower front gripping area located opposite the upper front gripping area. The razor handle also includes a plurality of spaced projections protruding from the lower surface. The upper front gripping area is centered on a point located at a distance of at least 3 cm from a front end of the head portion.

Abstract: A marking tool comprising bottom, base and top polyhedral shaped portions integrally joined such that the top and bottom portions are skewed with respect to each other and the base, such that a plurality of selected spaced distances are defined between adjacent walls of the top and bottom portions relative to walls of the base portion.

Abstract: A rotary position transducer has a housing, a rotor, which is connected to a drive shaft to be measured and projects into the housing so as to rotate with it and the angular position of which within one revolution is measured, and a multi-turn unit that is mounted in the housing and measures the number of revolutions of the rotor. The multi-turn unit is coupled with the rotor by way of a gear wheel gear mechanism, which has a driving spur wheel (10) connected to the rotor, and a driven spur wheel (12) of the multi-turn unit. In the case of one of the spur wheels (10), the head of every second tooth (16) is shortened up to the reference circle. In the case of the other spur wheel (12), the base of every second gap (18) between teeth is filled up to the reference circle. The spur wheels (10, 12) are helical-geared, wherein the modulus and the helix angle (?) of the helical gearing are determined in such a manner that at least one tooth (16) is always in engagement.

Abstract: A sighting system for a shooting device, such as an archery bow or a firearm. includes front and rear sights. The front sight includes a front sight frame that defines a front sight window therein. A rear sight includes a rear sight frame that defines a rear sight window therein. A rear face of the front sight frame, the face oriented toward the rear sight, includes an indicium, such as a luminous ring, formed thereon. The rear sight frame is of a size such that the luminous ring is at least partially obstructed in a first manner by the rear sight frame when the shooting device is properly aimed at a target and is at least partially obstructed in a second manner when improperly aimed.