Abstract: The invention is directed to a collapsible frame (1; 31; 51) for a pushchair, comprising a chassis (4; 34; 54) with several wheels (2, 3; 32, 33; 52, 53, 53?), a frame (5; 35; 55) supporting the body (6), particularly a seat, shell, pouch or similar for a child, and a folding mechanism (7; 37; 57) arranged betweem the same, to change the separation of the support frame (5; 35; 55) of the body (6) from the chassis (4; 34; 54), whereby the folding mechanism (7; 37; 57) comprises at least two parallel arms (18, 19; 40, 41; 66, 67) connected in the style of a parallelogram link to the chassis (4; 34; 54), at one side and the to the support frame (5; 35; 55), on the other side. According to the invention, the connecting line between the joints points of (39: 65) of both arms (18, 19; 40, 41; 66, 67) of a pair on the chassis (4; 34; 54) include a greater angle with the horizontal contact plane of the wheels (2, 3; 32, 33; 52, 53, 53?) than with the verticals running perpendicular to that plane.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus that is portable, easy to transport, and protects confections during Halloween “trick-or-treat”. The apparatus of the present invention includes a container element including a cover element, wherein the container element and cover element are in the form of a Halloween object, such as a pumpkin, witch, ghost, goblin, monster, vampire or werewolf. The apparatus further includes a projection element, which may further include a gripping element, to assist in maneuvering to push and/or pull the apparatus, via a rotating element. An alternate embodiment of the present invention is contemplated that includes a frame element to allow the container element to be disengaged from the frame element such that the container can be used as a decorative piece, for example displayed on a front porch or kitchen counter.

Abstract: A device known as a Special Portable Vending Machine Trailer has been developed for use as a more economical, safer and versatile manner to provide vending machines at specific locations and events. The device permits delivery and placement of vending machines in an efficient, safe and secure manner. The preferred embodiment is essentially comprised of a trailer with features to permit easy movement and lowering to the ground/surface; an enclosure with features and configurations to protect and secure the vending machine(s); and a means to secure and connect the vending machines to the trailer device within the enclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of methods of folding an inflatable airbag cushion for storage within a vehicle. In one implementation of the inventive method, the folding of the airbag cushion creates a first arm and a second arm, the first arm folded on top of the second arm, such that during deployment of the airbag cushion with an obstruction, the first arm is configured to contact an obstruction before completely unfolding and thereby at least partially biasing the deployment of the airbag cushion.

Abstract: A bracket for securing a side airbag for an automotive vehicle is provided. The bracket includes a mounting plate formed of a synthetic resin material, and including a main body and a coupling part projecting from an upper surface of the main body and having a hole, and a bracket clip including two support plates in contact with front and rear surfaces of the coupling part and having through-holes in communication with the hole, and a bent part connecting the two support plates at each one side. Therefore, it is possible to protect the bracket to prevent damage to or deformation of the bracket when a bolt is screwed, thereby maintaining the side airbag in an optimal state.

Abstract: An airbag assembly, airbag mounting assembly, and method of assembling an airbag mounting assembly are disclosed. The airbag assembly comprises an airbag and an airbag mounting assembly. In one embodiment, the airbag mounting assembly comprises a mounting bracket, a connecting member, and a wrapping member.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a frame and a pad having a portion. A trim cover at least partially surrounds the frame and the portion of the pad. The trim cover includes a tear seam formed therein and has an underside disposed adjacent the portion of the pad. The seat further includes an airbag module having an inflator, a housing defining an opening, and an airbag deployable from a folded position within the housing to an expanded position extending outwardly through the opening of the housing. The seat further includes a deflector having a first portion mounted on the frame and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion. During deployment of the airbag, the second portion flexes relative to the first portion to move the portion of the pad away from the underside of the trim cover. The airbag is directed between the deflector and the underside of the trim material.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (24) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). An inflator (30) provides inflation fluid for inflating the protection device (14). A support member (80) supports the inflator (30) and the protection device (14). A retainer (120) helps secure the protection device (14) to the support member (80). At least one vent opening (132) formed in the retainer (120) enables flow of inflation fluid away from the protection device (14) through the support member (80).

Abstract: Airbag inflator system includes an inflatable airbag, a housing and a gas generating system arranged in the housing for generating gas. The gas generating system provides variable amounts of gas to the airbag as a function of temperature. A nozzle may be arranged between the gas generating system and an interior of the airbag, the nozzle being varied as a function of temperature. The housing may be movably arranged relative to a fixed base and mounted to vary its relation to the base. To this end, elastic or temperature-deformable supports may be used to support the housing on the base. When the housing defines a chamber containing generated gas, the properties of a conduit between the chamber and the interior of the airbag can be varied as function of the pressure in the chamber.

Abstract: A gas generator, relating to a gas generator for a side air bag or the like, is provided. The gas generator has an inner cylindrical member is stored in a housing, wherein the inner cylindrical member has a second outside diameter portion abutting against the inner peripheral surface of the housing, and a first outside diameter portion smaller in outside diameter than the second outside diameter portion, the tip end of the first outside diameter portion side abuts against the closed end portion (one end portion) of the housing, the filter is provided on the outside of the inner cylindrical member in the radial direction of the first outside diameter portion, and the ignition means is provided on the opposite end portion (the other end) from the closed end portion of the housing.

Abstract: The airbag apparatus includes an airbag provided with a flap element for opening and closing an exhaust hole. The flap element includes a flap and an adjusting belt. The leading end region of the adjusting belt is sewn to the flap by a generally straight sewn seam and acts as a joint portion to the flap. The root region of the adjusting belt is joined to an open/close mechanism. A first terminal of the sewn seam disposed proximate a root region of the joint portion is located farther away from the open/close mechanism relative to a second terminal disposed proximate a leading end of the joint portion. The sewn seam is configured rupturable from the first terminal when the airbag inflates with the adjusting belt engaged with the open/close mechanism to separate the joint portion of the adjusting belt from the flap body so the flap uncovers the exhaust hole.

Abstract: An inflator for an air-bag comprises at least one gas bottle (1, 2) containing pressurised gas. The gas bottle is sealed by a rupturable foil (9). There is a support member (15) engaging the rupturable foil to maintain it in an unruptured state. The support member (15) is retained in an initial position by a part (23) of a piston element (20) which directly engages the support member (15). The piston element (20) is associated with a squib (11) to drive the piston element from an initial position to a release position in which the piston element no longer engages the support member (15). This permits the support member (15) to move to a position in which the foil (9) will rupture to permit gas to escape from the bottle. The preferred embodiment has two gas bottles each sealed by a respective foil each maintained by a support member which directly engages a single piston member.

Abstract: System for engaging two components with each other wherein one of the components comprises hook-like means (1) which are suitable for being engaged in an opening (L) of the other component and for co-operating with means which form an engagement lock (2) and which can be moved between a retracted assembly/disassembly position for the two components and an active position for engaging the two components under the control of operating means (3).

Abstract: If a component of a high collision load obliquely upward of the vehicular front at a secondary collision time acts on a steering column 3, the column-side brackets 25a and 25b provided at the vehicular front side portions of the steering column move obliquely upward of the vehicle front against the fastening force of fastening means 27. However, the uppermost portions of the column-side brackets abut against a stopper 34, which is mounted on the lower face of a flange 26a (or an abutting portion 26a1) of a vehicle body side bracket 26, thereby to absorb a component of a collision load while the stopper being elastically deformed.

Abstract: A front frame structure of a truck with upper longitudinal members and with lower longitudinal member elements which are connected to one another via vertical frame struts is provided. The lower longitudinal member elements are designed at least in some regions as collision-force-absorbing deformation bodies and are completely integrated into the frame structure.

Abstract: A liquid tank is provided for a heavy vehicle, suitable for fastening to a vehicle frame by at least one supporting bracket having shaped surfaces arranged for load bearing and locating contact against the liquid tank. The tank includes two end face portions and a shell portion with a non-symmetrical cross-section extending there between. The tank includes a first, shaped portion facing the vehicle frame, arranged for load bearing contact against a first shaped surface of the supporting bracket, a second, shaped portion extending partially below the frame, arranged to locate the tank relative to a second shaped surface of the supporting bracket, and a third, substantially rectangular portion facing away from the vehicle frame, and that the tank is fastened to the bracket by at least one clamping means. A bracket for supporting such a tank is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite wall structure formed from a plurality of layers. The composite wall structure can be used to form a composite storage tank having a tank cavity and a longitudinal axis. A composite tank trailer can be formed using the composite tank, a platform structure and a suspension and wheel assembly.

Abstract: A log directed to the organization of a baby's schedule is disclosed. The log includes a writeable platform for entering at least one information item, an output entry portion of the writeable platform, an input entry portion of the writeable platform and at least one guideline related to at least one of the input entry, output entry and the at least one information item. Further, the output entry is related to the at least one information item and designated to correspond to various output characteristics, the input entry is related to the at least one information item and designated to correspond to various input characteristics. Further, the log of the present invention is designed to enable feedback related to the at least one information item and the at least one guideline.

Abstract: The booklet comprises a number of sheets between a cover, and each sheet has a front side and a rear side. At least one data page is provided that is joined to the cover in a fixed manner. The data page comprises a flexible layer and this flexible layer projects with an area out of a data carrier. On this area, the data page is joined to the cover and to the remaining sheets. The flexible layer is flatly joined to at least one other layer, for example, by welding or bonding and is thus inseparably bound without a mechanical joining part.

Abstract: The present application relates to a label comprising a first layer being a paper layer or a polymer film layer and a second layer being a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer applied to one side of the first layer, characterized in that said label is provided with at least one flexible means and/or the pressure-sensitive adhesive is present in the form of a pattern. Furthermore, the present application also relates to a label sheet comprising in the following sequence: a backing material, a release layer, a pressure-sensitive layer and a top layer being a paper layer or a polymer film layer, wherein the top layer, being a paper layer or a polymer film layer, has detachment lines that are applied such that at least one sub-region is formed, characterized in that said sub-region(s) is (are) provided with at least one flexible means and/or that the pressure-sensitive adhesive is present in the form of a pattern.

Abstract: A tamper evident security document including: a transparent substrate; an ink receptive coating applied to at least one side of the substrate, said coating including a laser markable additive dispersed therein; at least one laser formed marking or image created in the coating by exposure of the laser markable additive to laser radiation; and printed data applied to the ink receptive coating; wherein the marking or image in the coating is removed or destroyed upon an attempt to alter the printed data.

Abstract: A telescopic coupling tube for a vacuum cleaner including a mounting tube, a telescopic tube, a locking assembly, a positioning socket, and a sealing socket. The mounting tube serves for insertion of the telescopic tube. A simple adjustment of the assembly length is ensured by means of the locking assembly and the sealing socket in match of the corresponding locking grooves in the wall of the telescopic tube.

Abstract: Pipeline coupling (6) for connecting individual pipeline sections (51, 52), and pipeline system, wherein individual pipeline sections (51, 52) are clamped together at their end faces by pipe-clamp-like split couplings, and a sealing ring (10) is arranged inside the split coupling part (8), said sealing ring (10) having at least one pressure chamber (12) and at least two spaced-apart sealing surfaces (11) which, under the delivery pressure of the medium to be delivered, bear in a sealing manner against the outer circumference of the respective pipeline sections (51, 52), and wherein the sealing ring (10) furthermore has an encircling distance web (13) which points radially inwards and extends between the end faces of the clamped pipeline sections (51, 52), wherein at least one connecting passage which is permanently effective under delivery pressure is provided in the pipeline coupling (6) between the interior of the pipeline system and the pressure chamber (12) in the sealing ring (10), preferably by recesses

Abstract: The present invention describes a coupling device (1) for providing at least two different connection configurations, the coupling device (1) including at least one first portion (3, 7) which is provided with a number of first coupling elements (33, 77), and at least one second portion which is provided with a number of second coupling elements (I-VIII) which are complementary to said first coupling elements (33, 77), a first connection being provided when said at least one first portion (3, 7) is in a first coupling configuration with said at least one second portion (5), at least one of said at least one first portion (3, 7) and said at least one second portion (5) being arranged to be disengaged from the corresponding at least one second portion (5) or the at least one first portion (3, 7) and selectively be rotated relative thereto to be reengaged thereafter with the corresponding at least one second portion (5) or at least one first portion (3, 7) for the provision of another coupling configuration.

Abstract: A coupling for securing pipe elements together in end-to-end relation is disclosed. The coupling has segments joined end-to-end by adjustable connection members. The segments surround a central space which receives the pipe elements. One or more gripping bodies are captured between the segments. The gripping bodies are arranged opposite to each other. The segments have angularly oriented reaction surfaces on the connection members. The gripping bodies have angularly oriented contact surfaces which interface with the reaction surfaces. When the segments are drawn toward each other by the connection members, interaction between the reaction surfaces and the contact surfaces forces the gripping bodies radially inwardly. Inwardly facing arcuate surfaces on the segments and the gripping bodies engage and retain the pipe elements.

Abstract: A clamping assembly for joining pipe comprising a clamping band formed with a first retaining area and a second retaining area, having an axial split forming a first and second edge and a first tab disposed along the first edge of the axial split and a second tab along the second edge of the axial split, a first worm gear clamp for securing the clamping band to a first pipe section, a second worm gear clamp for securing the clamping band to a second pipe section, and at least one bolt for securing the first tab to the second tab for providing a sealed coupling of the first tab to the second tab and the first edge to the second edge, wherein coupling the first tab to the second tab provides for a seal of the first edge and the second edge such that the pipe join is sealed.

Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting a flexible conduit with a second conduit having a barbed outer surface. The connector accommodates the end of the flexible conduit and the end of the second conduit in a manner which prevents removal of the flexible conduit and the second conduit from the connector. Optionally, the connector has a ring that may be used to apply additional pressure and security to the outer surface of the flexible conduit. additionally, the connector may have a wireless enabled communication and optionally, memory device such as a RFID tag attached or affixed to it.

Abstract: A non-serviceable coupling includes a body with a tube receiving end bore and a hose receiving end bore. The tube includes a radial upset with a seal and spacer supported on the tube. The outer cylindrical surface of the tube is press fit into the reduced diameter bore at the tube receiving end to connect the coupling to the tube. The coupling body is crimped to the tube and to the hose to secure the hose and tube to the coupling. The tube is axially restrained between the crimp and an annular wall in contact with the tube end. In another embodiment, a second seal, outward of the upset is employed to prevent entry of contaminants.

Abstract: A universal coupler device includes a housing member having a peripheral flange, a sealing ring engaged in the housing member, a coupler member having a ball portion rotatably received in the housing member, and the peripheral flange is engaged with the ball portion for anchoring the ball portion to the housing member, and a ring member is fitted into the housing member and engaged with the ball portion for anchoring and retaining the ball portion of the coupler member in the housing member, the ring member and the peripheral flange are beveled to form inner rims and to engage with the ball portion for reducing a contact area between the ring member and the peripheral flange and the ball portion.

Abstract: A sealing gasket is shown for use in a ductile iron piping system to form a sealed joint between mating male and female pipe ends. A sealing gasket body is provided with a series of retainer inserts which extend outwardly from a leading nose region of the elastomeric gasket body. The mating male pipe end contacts the retainer inserts prior to contacting the remainder of the gasket body during the make up of the pipe joint. The inserts help to retain the gasket within its associated groove during high pressure field conditions. The inserts are spaced circumferentially about the gasket nose region, allowing the gasket the necessary flexibility to allow insertion within the groove provided in the female, belled pipe end.

Abstract: Fitting that is compatible with standard fittings is described. In one embodiment, the end of one of a matched set of fittings is provided with an elastomeric material. The elastomeric material deforms when the matched fittings are coupled, resulting in a reduced volume. In certain embodiments, a tube is provided through the tube which is attached at a proximal end and extends to the distal end of the elastomeric material. When the fitting are coupled the tube protrudes past the end of the elastomeric material and into the coupled fitting. In certain embodiments the fitting otherwise conforms to International Standard ISO 594.

Abstract: A system capable of converting fluid energy into electrical energy in conditions of low fluid flow is provided. In an embodiment, the system may engage and disengage an energy converter via an automatic clutch. In an embodiment, the transmission of energy to an energy converter is controlled by switching the energy converter on and off. In another embodiment, the flow of electrical energy to an electrical load is controlled by a switching device. In another embodiment, a funnel is used for condensing the flow of fluid moving through the system.

Abstract: A method and system of producing electrical energy by a moving vehicle. Moving air would be introduced to the vehicle provided with a generator for producing electricity. This electricity would be transmitted to one or more storage batteries connected between the generator and the vehicle's motor. Once sufficient energy is stored in the storage batteries, the vehicle would proceed to a facility for transferring the stored electricity in the storage batteries to batteries or other storage devices provided at the facility. The vehicle's owner would then receive remuneration or credit based upon the amount of energy transferred.

Abstract: A wind power generating apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of vertically stacked wind acceleration modules that are shaped to accelerate wind passing between them. At least one of the modules includes a rotor assembly, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) mechanically coupled to the rotor assembly, and an electrical generator mechanically coupled to the CVT. The electrical generator is capable of converting mechanical energy transferred by the CVT from the rotor assembly into electrical energy. A sensor may be mechanically coupled to the rotor assembly or the electrical generator and electrically coupled to a controller. The controller may control the CVT according to a signal received from the sensor such that the electrical generator operates within a predetermined range of rotational velocities.

Abstract: A wind power generating apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of vertically stacked wind acceleration modules. The apparatus further includes a rotor assembly, an electrical generator mechanically coupled to the rotor assembly, and a sensor in communication with the electrical generator. The sensor is capable of sensing a characteristic of wind prior to the wind reaching the rotor assembly and the electrical generator is capable of adjusting its operation according to the wind characteristic sensed by the sensor. The sensor may be coupled to a controller, which may control the operation of the electrical generator according to a signal from the sensor. The electrical generator may include a continuously variable transmission and the controller may adjust the ratio of the rotational speeds of the transmission input and output according to the sensed wind characteristic.

Abstract: A wind power plant and a method of start up at least a part of a wind power plant connected to an external grid substantially without any energy delivered from the external grid for the start up is provided. The wind power plant having a plurality of wind turbines and at least one power source connected to at least one of the wind turbines in order to start the wind turbine while isolated from the remaining wind turbines. The started wind turbine may then supply power in order to start further wind turbines. Power may be delivered to the grid from the started wind turbines.

Abstract: Apparatus for extracting waves comprises a float (6) coupled to a drive mechanism (2) such that vertical movement of the float can be used to generate power. The float is freely suspended in a body of water, but subject to a flexible restraint (10, 12, 14) system for restricting its lateral movement. The restraint system can itself involve a suspended mass (10), which may be another float (6) coupled to the same or a different drive mechanism (2).

Abstract: The hydroelectric generator of the present invention provides a pre-sealed, watertight device in which the rotor that includes the induction magnets is deployed within the main flow passage of the pipeline and thereby sealed within the pipeline, and he induction coil assembly is deployed outside of the pipeline such that the fluid is sealed within the pipeline away from the induction coils

Abstract: The self-powered non-contact water outlet appliance of the present invention is configured so as to be deployed at a point of use as a unitary housing that encases a power supply unit and a flow control system. The power supply unit includes a pipeline-deployed electric generator deployed in a fluid flow passage configured in the outlet appliance and a power storage device that is charged by the electric generator. The generator is operatively responsive to a flow of fluid through the fluid flow passage. The flow control system includes an electronically actuated fluid flow control valve configured to control a flow of fluid through the outlet appliance, at least one sensor configured to sense a necessity to actuate the flow control valve, and a management system configured to manage operation of the flow control valve conditional to output received from the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A support structure for a flowing-water drivable turbine system having at least one generally horizontal deck of streamlined cross-section and at least one turbine assembly mounted thereon for operational co-operation with a flow of water in which the deck and turbine assembly is submerged above a sub-aquatic bed, an obstruction being situated between the sub-aquatic bed and deck causing most of the water flow relative to the deck to rise and accelerate over the deck upper surface through the drivable turbine assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile container power plant. The aim of the invention is to allow for the first time the production of a mobile power plant of this size, which produces an electric current without the emission of pollutants. To achieve this, said plant consists of a container (1), in which a drive assembly (4), a generator (3), a drive shaft with transmission gearing (5), a ventilation and deaeration system (9) and a control system (7) comprising GPS-GSM technology are installed. The mobile power plant can supply an electric current of up to 10 MW. Said electric current is environmentally friendly, as the fuel that is used consists of methanol and water or ethanol and water and produces no pollutants. Said mobile container can be installed anywhere and is autonomous as it contains a tank (10) with a capacity of up to 45,000 litres.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of generating electricity by utilizing the lifting force of the water. The method comprises of the steps of submerging and anchoring an air filled sphere (1) under the water, wherein the Archimedean lifting force combine with water pressure to form an upwardly vertical force (F). The said force is imparted by a rotating shaft (2) to unit M spaced from the water surface at an appropriate distance. Force F is converted to the horizontal rotating force (F1 and F2) and is transmitted to a turbine of the electric generator (8). The present invention also relates to a device using the method. The device includes a flexible hollow sphere (1) connected to a rotating shaft (2). One end of the rotating shaft is a part of unit M which includes a plurality of bevel gears (M 1, M2, M I) meshed with each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for fixing a door or flap, in particular a door or flap of a refrigerator and/or freezer, in the closed position, wherein the device includes a spring element and a holding element, in particular a closing cam, which are arranged such that in the closed position of the door or flap they cooperate such that separating the spring element and the holding element from each other only is possible by applying force, wherein the spring element is a leaf spring.

Abstract: A child safety gate assembly for fitting across a staircase, passageway or the like includes a frame having at least one upstanding limb, pivotally connected to which is a gate carrying a latch assembly. The latch assembly is pivotally mounted on the gate and includes a latch member, a release member and an actuating member. The latch member is pivotally mounted on the gate and includes a movable latching portion. The latch member is movable, when the gate is closed, between a latched position, in which the movable latching portion is in engagement with a stationary latching portion and pivotal movement of the gate is prevented, and an unlatched position, in which the movable and stationary latching portions are not in engagement and pivotal movement of the gate is permitted.

Abstract: A receptacle securing device designed to at least partially secure a receptacle in a generally static position during manipulation of contents in the receptacle. The receptacle securing device includes a base member that is designed to receive a bottom of a receptacle, at least one pressure pad that is designed to receive user generated pressure, and a plurality of arm members that are connected to the base member. At least one of the arm members is designed to pivot toward and grippingly engage the receptacle when the receptacle is positioned on the receptacle securing device. The receptacle securing device can be designed to be foldable upon itself to facilitate its shipping and transport by minimizing its size profile.

Abstract: A doorjamb attachment for reinforcing door jambs to prevent forced entry through the doorway by strengthening the composite materials of the door jamb. The device is made of 14 gauge ASTM, A-36, Mild Steel with holes through which the latching and locking mechanisms of the door may pass, as well as smaller beveled holes to pass screws through to attach the device to the doorframe. The device is also formed so as to facilitate latching mechanism closure. This device can also be used to assist in the repair of damaged door jambs by holding together the damaged portions once they are placed back in position.

Abstract: A bumper reinforcement beam includes a first sheet forming at least one tube including a front wall, and a second sheet welded to and supporting the front wall in a laminar arrangement adding stiffness to the front wall. A related method includes uncoiling and welding the first and second sheets together, and forming the first sheet into a tubular shape with a first portion forming a front wall, the second sheet supporting the first portion. An apparatus includes a pair of uncoilers for uncoiling first and second sheets of material together, a welder securing the first and second sheets together, and a roll forming mill configured to roll form the sheets into a tubular shape, where the first sheet defines a front wall and portions of the second sheet supporting the front wall.

Abstract: This invention provides a post hole digger having a first, traverse pivot point, located on the lower section of two handle members, and a second, blade assembly pivot point located at the medial point of the blade assemblies. Because the first pivot point is a traverse pivot point, the handle members are only required to travel through a limited range of motion. Additionally, the second, blade assembly pivot point is preferably an offset pivot point. Thus, because the second, blade assembly pivot point is disposed at a medial point of the blade assemblies, the motion of the handle members, which are coupled to the upper ends of the blade assemblies, is reversed relative to the lower ends of the blade members.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a devise for hauling chain from under the water without the use of an under water diver. This devise can be used from a boat or a barge and only needs one person for operation. This new design consists of an angled housing with a large opening and a slot. Because of a hinge, this housing opens up at one end and goes around any chain that is leading underwater. Because the design has a specific weight distribution the tool slides down the chain keeping the chain against the hauling end of the tool where the hole in the housing is bigger than the chain. When the tool is at the desired depth the line is hauled back up and because of the twenty degree bend in the housing, the chain automatically is hooked inside the slot or weighted end. The inside of this tool looks like a teardrop. The end of the tool which is weighted is the thin part of the teardrop or the slot and faces down and away from the chain as it falls.

Abstract: A pick and place apparatus includes a 1st to an nth device holding element arranged in a lengthwise direction, every one of the 1st to the nth device holding element being connected to its neighboring one(s) of the 1st to the nth device holding element by means of at least one pitch setting ring; a belt having a first coupling part at an upper part thereof for being coupled to the 1st device holding element and a second coupling part at a lower part thereof for being coupled to the nth device holding element; and a driven pulley and a differential pulley. The driven and the differential pulley are rotated by being engaged with the belt to move the 1st and the nth device holding element such that the 1st device holding element moves in a direction opposite to the nth device holding element.