Abstract: An air particle sample cassette enables concurrent or sequential collection of air particle samples. The dual air particle sample cassette has top and bottom covers that fit together to provide an airtight seal between them. The airtight seal may be provided by adhesive or otherwise. However, a close fit between the two also aids in obtaining an airtight seal. The top cover has tapering inlets circumscribed by channels. The inlets taper to create increased air speed at the exit slit of the inlets. The inlets have rounded tops for greater collection of air and the circumscribing channels provide means by which plastic caps or otherwise may be used to protect the inlets from collecting air until desired. The sample plate or collecting slide is fitted to the bottom of the top cover and obstructs the direct flow of air to the exit port. The collecting slide is protected from contact with other cassette elements by spacers or sidewalls which generally leave the corners of the bottom cover open.

Abstract: The invention relates to a controllable pipette comprising a piston actuated by a motor, a control system allowing actuation of the piston according to a given pipetting function consisting of several steps, setting keys (7, 8) for selecting the desired pipetting function, a switch (1), which activates the function steps when depressed, and a display (3). The control system comprises a change function, whose activation enables a change of the selected function in the process of its operation. When the change function can be activated, this is indicated on the display and it can be activated by depressing a given setting key.

Abstract: An explosive and narcotics detection system detects the presence of trace particles of materials that are adhering to surfaces. In order to detect such particles, to the particles are first dislodged or released from the surface, then transported to the detection instrument, and then accumulated on or in a particle collection device. When the sample collecting system and the target surface are in relative motion across the line-of-sight greater than fifteen centimeters per second, non-contact sample collection may be accomplished using a vortex or vortex attractor particle collector together with a plurality of air or aerosol jets. A plurality of large diameter vortex collectors may obtain samples at relative line-of-sight velocities greater than five feet per second over a large surface area and for a complex-shaped surface.

Abstract: A quantitative sampling device comprises a sampling part and a case; the sampling part further has a sampling loop with a predetermined size for sampling a fixed amount of an liquid sample; and the case includes a buffer solution with a predetermined volume, the sampling part is adapted for slidable communication within the case, and the liquid sample may mix with the buffer solution after the sampling part propelled in to get a diluted solution.

Abstract: A sample working/observing apparatus possesses a sample holding mechanism. The sample holding mechanism possesses a sample holder holding a sample, and a base detachably supporting the sample holder. Between these, there are detachably provided a rotation support part supporting so as to be rotatable, a slide support part supporting so as to be slidable from a rotation center toward an X-direction, and a butting support part supporting so as to be slidable in the X-direction and a Y-direction. In an upper face, there are provided an X-direction positioning pin and a Y-direction positioning pin, which are disposed along the Y-direction and the X-direction from the rotation center, and butt against one side and the other side of the sample.

Abstract: A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged with at least two of the index devices such that a position and orientation of the index member are fixed relative to the workpiece by the index devices, the index member having position-indicating features distributed therealong. The production system further comprises a machine module mounted for longitudinal movement along the index member and operable to perform an operation, the machine module being operable to detect the position-indicating features on the index member and thereby determine a position of the machine module relative to the workpiece.

Abstract: A missing hole detector to detect a missing or misplaced hole in a (e.g., sheet metal) workpiece. The missing hole detector is preferably located at a punching station within the upper turret of a CNC punch press. A pushing force generated during the downstroke of a ram causes a test probe of the missing hole detector to move towards the workpiece under test. A switching circuit connected to a transmitter is responsive to the movement of the test probe. If the test probe is moved into a hole so as to penetrate the workpiece, the switching circuit is opened and the transmitter is disabled. If the test probe is otherwise moved into contact with but fails to penetrate the workpiece because a hole is absent or misplaced, the switching circuit is closed and the transmitter is energized. The transmitter now transmits a stream of data by way of an RF wireless communication path to a receiver.

Abstract: In a transmission having two revolving transmission elements, each of which has at least one running surface for a revolving coupling element, at least one running surface having at least two running paths for the coupling element having different running radii and the two transmission elements being braced, while incorporating the coupling element, via a bracing device which presses the two transmission elements against the coupling element with a variable pressure, the bracing device comprises a pressure device connected in series with a spring element.

Abstract: A reversible transmission mechanism includes an input member rotatable about a fixed shaft and having a bevel gear, a first shaft member rotatable about the fixed shaft and having a shaft portion extending perpendicular to the fixed shaft, and a second shaft member rotatable about the fixed shaft and rotationally fixed to the first shaft member. An output member is rotatably mounted around the second shaft member and has a bevel gear at one end thereof axially facing the bevel gear of the input member. A planetary bevel gear is rotatably mounted around the shaft portion of the first shaft member so as to mesh with the bevel gears of the input and output members. The second shaft member is selectively coupled to and uncoupled from the output member by a clutch. When the second shaft member is uncoupled from the output member, the rotation of the second shaft member is stopped by a brake.

Abstract: A control device for electronic multi-step gear shifting control of an automatic transmission for motor vehicles functions to shift gears by means of the tip actuation of a selector lever with a shifting journal that can be pivoted from the automatic shift lane into the multi-step shift lane. The control device is configured as a tip shifting module in the form of a compact modular component with a sturdy housing. The tip shifting module serves to secure and hold in place several mechanical modules and electronic modules located therein and convert the mechanical shifting movement of the selector lever imparted on the input side into electric control signals that can be tapped at the output side of the module. A multi-track encoded magnet arranged in the housing of the module together with several Hall sensors ensures a reliable generation of switching signals.

Abstract: A gear selector assembly includes a selector shaft, an internal mode switch mounted on the selector shaft, and a detent lever mounted on the selector shaft and rotatable with the selector shaft. The detent lever is indexed relative to the internal mode switch. A spring assembly is in engagement with the detent lever. The spring assembly has a first member that engages the internal mode switch to prevent the internal mode switch from rotating and has a second member that engages the internal mode switch to prevent the internal mode switch from rotating if the first member does not engage the internal mode switch.

Abstract: An intermediate segment of a control or other arm, fitted with a transmission for supporting a following segment is made up of a motor which is displaced towards the other end of the segment, preferably beyond the joint to a previous segment in order to reduce the toppling moment on the segment. The transmission includes a movement conversion device using a screw and nut.

Abstract: A steering column assembly for a motor vehicle includes a steering shaft, a support bracket rotatably receiving the steering shaft for rotatably supporting the steering shaft on the motor vehicle, and an anti-rotation device. The anti-rotation device is supported by the support bracket and is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the anti-rotation device prevents rotation of the steering shaft relative to the support bracket. The anti-rotation device may be moved from the engaged position to the disengaged position to allow rotation of the steering shaft relative to the support bracket. Prior to assembly of the steering column assembly to the motor vehicle, the anti-rotation device may be moved to the engaged position to lock the steering column in a common rotational position. After assembly, the anti-rotation device may be moved to the disengaged position to allow rotation of the steering shaft.

Abstract: A steering column assembly is moveable in a rake direction and a telescope direction and extends along a longitudinal axis. The assembly includes a compression bracket mounted to a column jacket. A rake bracket is disposed over the compression bracket. The rake bracket defines a rake slot and includes a rake tooth rack disposed in the rake slot. The compression bracket defines a telescoping slot and includes a telescope tooth rack disposed in the telescope slot. A telescoping lock is disposed within the telescoping slot. A rake lock is disposed within the rake slot. A cam mechanism moves the rake lock into interlocking engagement with the rake tooth rack and moves the telescope lock into interlocking engagement with the telescope tooth rack when in the lock position, and disengages the rake lock from the rake tooth rack and the telescope lock from the telescope tooth rack when in the adjustment position.

Abstract: To provide an improved cable guide for an articulated joint of a robot or the like that allows a compact design of the articulated joint while minimizing the length of the cable, a substantially circular outer peripheral wall (16) of a hollow center drum (13) fixedly attached to the first link member is formed with a hole (28) at a first angular position substantially aligning with the first link and a slot (17) formed at a second angular position and elongated circumferentially over an angle substantially corresponding to a range of angular movement of the second link member relative to the first link member in such a manner that the cable member is passed into the center drum from the hole and out of the center drum from the slot. Thereby, the cable member can pass through the interior of the articulated joint along the shortest path, and the necessary length of the cable can be minimized.

Abstract: A parking brake actuator includes a mounting bracket, a cover plate. A brake operating assembly includes a lever and a locking sector gear. A locking clutch spring assembly includes a pinion rivet, a shaft, a flange, first and second tubular portions and a pinion with a plurality of teeth. A torsion spring is wrapped about the first tubular portion and the pinion. A first leg of a release spring abuts a first arm of a release lever. A release cable is connected to a second arm of the release lever. A brake cable is connected to an adjusting sector gear, which is engageable with an adjusting clutch spring assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-durability cam wheel assembly, which includes a fixed member, which has a center axle hole and one pair of first interference members symmetrically disposed at one side thereof, and a movable member, which has a center mounting hole axially aimed at the center axle hole of the fixed member, a pair of guide axially symmetrically extending from one side of the periphery of the center mounting hole and inserted into the center axle hole of the fixed member for guiding rotation of the movable member relative to the fixed member, and a pair of second interference member arranged on one side thereof around the guide rods and the center mounting hole and disposed in contact with the first interference members of the fixed member for causing a torsional force upon rotation of the movable member relative to the fixed member through an angle.

Abstract: A rotary member mounting structure is configured for mounting a speedometer worm gear closely adjacent to a drive gear that is supported on an output shaft. The rotary member mounting structure basically has a rotation preventing structure, a first fastening ring and a second fastening ring. The rotation preventing structure is configured to prevent the drive gear from rotating relative to the output shaft 1 and to prevent the worm gear from rotating relative to the output shaft. The first fastening ring is configured to prevent the drive gear from sliding axially toward the worm gear and to prevent the worm gear from sliding axially toward the drive gear; and a second fastening ring is configured to prevent the worm gear from sliding axially in the direction opposite (i.e., away from) the drive gear.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved magnetic assembly of a screwdriver head rod. The assembly includes a cylindrical body, available with a trepan boring for sleeving onto the screwdriver head rod. The first end of the cylindrical body is provided with a magnetic body groove. A magnetic body is assembled into the magnetic body groove. At least two flexible locating detents are prefabricated onto the second end of the cylindrical body. The flexible locating detent has a flexible section and locating flange. The locating flange is protruded into the trepan boring of the cylindrical body. It is possible to preserve the components of magnetic assembly, reduce the manufacturing costs, and improve the assembly performance and endurance with better industrial benefits and applicability.

Abstract: A high bandwidth rotary fast tool servo provides tool motion in a direction nominally parallel to the surface-normal of a workpiece at the point of contact between the cutting tool and workpiece. Three or more flexure blades having all ends fixed are used to form an axis of rotation for a swing arm that carries a cutting tool at a set radius from the axis of rotation. An actuator rotates a swing arm assembly such that a cutting tool is moved in and away from the lathe-mounted, rotating workpiece in a rapid and controlled manner in order to machine the workpiece. One or more position sensors provides rotation and position information for a swing arm to a control system. A control system commands and coordinates motion of the fast tool servo with the motion of a spindle, rotating table, cross-feed slide, and in-feed slide of a precision lathe.

Abstract: An uncoated cutting tool that comprises a body containing a pocket. A polycrystalline cubic boron nitride blank has a cutting tip. The blank is brazed into the pocket using a braze alloy whereby there is a braze joint between the body and the polycrystalline cubic boron nitride blank. The braze alloy has a liquidus temperature of at least about 900 degrees Centigrade wherein the braze alloy is selected from the group comprising a nickel-gold braze alloy containing nickel and gold, a copper-gold braze alloy containing copper and gold, a silver-titanium braze alloy containing silver and titanium, and a silver-palladium braze alloy containing silver and palladium.

Abstract: A new table saw control system is provided. The system shortens the time required to learn how to operate a table saw, eliminates the necessity of making conversions from one measurement system or unit to another, reduces the likelihood of error occurring during the use of a table saw, and makes a table saw safer to use. The system includes a touch control screen mounted on the fence and moving simultaneously with the fence; and, a plurality of inter-related operational menus operatively associated with the computer and displayed sequentially on the screen and including button images activated by touch to generate signals to the computer to move from one of the menus to another of the menus and to control movement of the carriage and the fence.

Abstract: A saw, such as a chop saw, a miter saw, a sliding saw, a compound miter saw, etc. In some constructions, the saw may include a miter adjustment assembly including a coarse adjustment assembly and a fine adjustment assembly. In some constructions, the saw may include a bevel adjustment assembly including a brake mechanism and a bevel detent assembly. In some constructions, the saw may include a dust collection assembly including a dust chute defining a dust both around the bevel arm. In some constructions, the saw may include a table having a top wall with a peripheral rim and a side wall depending from the top wall, and a base defining an opening in which the side wall is received and a ledge above which the rim is positioned. In some constructions, the saw may include elastomeric material covering a portion of the base, such as a bottom surface, a lateral surface, a grip surface, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-shot rifle, comprising a receiver (1), a barrel (6) which is attached to the receiver (1), a bolt (8) housing a firing pin (24), located in correspondence with the back end of the barrel (6), wherein the bolt (8) and the back end of the barrel (6) are configured such that the bolt (8) can be coupled to the back end of the barrel (6) by means of a sliding movement in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, such that the bolt (8) can travel between a loading position in which it leaves the back end of the barrel (6) clear such that the user can introduce a bullet in a chamber of the barrel (6) through said back end of the barrel (6), and a firing position in which said chamber is locked by said bolt (8), the barrel (6) and the bolt (8) being attached by means of at least one rib (61) entering at least one channel (81).

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive, especially for rotary, pivotal or linear drive units, comprising a working piston (16), housed in a cylinder (12) of a housing (14), impinged by fluidic pressure media and displaced in the axial direction. The invention is characterized in that mechanical coupling elements (22, 24) are disposed on the working piston and can be coupled with a motor (30) in such a manner that the motor slows down and/or drives the working piston in the axial direction. The invention also relates to rotary, pivotal or linear drive units comprising said drive and to a method for operating a drive or a rotary, pivotal or linear drive unit.

Abstract: According to a rotary clamp cylinder of this invention, in a rod cover 5, attachment holes 18 are formed so as not to intersect an axis CL of a piston rod 11, and pin members 19 are rotatably fitted in the attachment holes 18, respectively. An amount L of engagement between each pin member 19 and each turning guide groove 14 becomes greater, on the side of the axis CL of the piston rod 11 in the pin member 19 than on the side opposite to the side of the axis CL of the piston rod 11, and the outer circumferential face 21 of each pin member 19 on the side opposite to the side of the axis CL of the piston rod 11 can be supported by the inner face of each attachment hole 18, over substantially the entire length thereof. Accordingly, excessively large load and/or impact could be received by the pin members 19, as such the increase of the transfer speed upon clamping or unclamping, and/or attachment of a longer clamper 12 to the piston rod 11 can be further facilitated.

Abstract: A reciprocating compressor is disclosed. The compressor includes a piston mounted to reciprocate inside of a cylinder that draws a working fluid into an inside of the cylinder, compressing, and discharging the working fluid to an outside of the cylinder, a connecting rod connected between a crank shaft and the piston that converts a rotating movement of the crank shaft into reciprocating movement of the piston, a piston pin arranged to pass the cylinder and one end of the connecting rod at the same time, and an oil passage formed to make a clearance between an inside surface of the one end of the connecting rod and an outside surface of the piston pin in communication with an outside of the clearance.

Abstract: A roll mounting apparatus for the lower bale forming roll of a round baler enabling the roll to be selectively installed in one of two positions using common mounting components. The normal roll mounting aperture in the side wall allowing the roll shaft ends to extend therethrough is elongated to permit limited radial movement of the shaft. A reversible adapter connected to the main frame (one on each main frame side wall) at each end of the shaft covers a portion of the elongated aperture and provides a mounting connector (threaded hole) to replace a fastener receptacle eliminated by elongation of the aperture. By repositioning the adapter, the shaft may be displaced radially to one of two positions, thereby allowing the roll to be installed in an optimum location for the crop material or to enable manufacturing flexibility. The roll can easily be relocated to the other position, as necessary, using bolted connections securing the adapter to the side walls and the roll shaft bearing to the frame and adapter.

Abstract: A proofing tool, including an anilox roll and an impression roll shiftable relative to each other from an engaged position and a disengaged position and a positive stop nip adjustment mechanism. operably connected to the anilox roll and the impression roll and being adjustable whereby when the anilox roll and the impression roll are in the engaged position the positive stop prevents the nip distance from being smaller than a set value.

Abstract: A device for determining the wear of ink fountain films in an ink fountain has at least one ink metering element and a ductor in a printing press. The ink metering element can be moved in the direction of the ductor. A closed position of the ink metering element with an ink fountain film inserted can be determined, and that deviations from the closed position determined are registered by a sensor and the deviations registered can be supplied to a computer as a basis for determining the wear of the ink fountain film.

Abstract: In a sheet gripper, a dimensionally stable base material and an elastic clamping surface material are connected to each other in a form-fitting manner. The elastic clamping surface material functions as a clamping surface of the sheet gripper. This forms a sheet gripper having a long service life and is easy manufacture.

Abstract: Radiation-sensitive composition comprising (a) at least one photopolymerizable compound with at least one ethylenically unsaturated group accessible to a free-radical polymerization, wherein the at least one photopolymerizable compound has a molecular weight of 3,000 or less and can be obtained by reacting a diisocyanate with (I) an ethylenically unsaturated compound with a hydroxy group, and at the same time (ii) a saturated organic compound with an NH group and an OH group, wherein the reactants are used in amounts according to the following condition: Number of moles of isocyanate groups ?number of moles of OH plus NH groups; (b) at least one sensitizer which absorbs radiation from the wavelength range of 250 to 450 nm of the electromagnetic spectrum and is selected from: dihydropyridines of formula (I) and oxazole derivatives of formula (II): (II) (c) at least one coinitiator capable of forming free radicals together with the sensitizer (b) and selected from 2,2?,4,4?,5?5-hexaarylbiimidazoles, compounds w

Abstract: An ignition element is provided for integration into a primer assembly. The ignition element includes an electrode housing including at least one cavity and an electrode disposed in the electrode housing. The electrode housing and electrode are electrically isolated from each other using insulators. A bridgewire and a primary ignition charge are located in the cavity such that upon application of current to the electrode the pyrotechnic ignition charge is ignited. A headstock is provided, and the electrode housing is threadably disposed within the headstock. Burst disks cover the cavity and separate the ignition charge from a primer charge containing powder disposed in a single booster holder.

Abstract: A device (1) for the application and/or for the removal of elements for the connection of a rail to a railway track sleeper, comprising at least one lever (2, 3) mounted on a frame (4) in a rotatable manner around an axis of rotation (5, 6), and equipped with at least one pressure organ (7, 8) adapted to engaging the connecting element, and at least one cylinder-piston group (9) adapted to driving the lever (2, 3) in order to assemble or disassemble the connecting element. The cylinder-piston group (9) comprises a cylinder body (10) and a sliding piston (11) housed within the cylinder body (10) and moveable with respect to the cylinder body (10) under the action of pressurised fluid.

Abstract: A surface-dimensional track having a plurality of rails and a car for use therewith is disclosed. Preferred embodiments of the car include a car carriage for motion along the surface-dimensional track in accordance with a two-dimensional velocity vector. Preferred embodiments of the car also include first driving means for securing the car carriage to the surface-dimensional track while causing a component of the motion of the car carriage in accordance with a first component of the two-dimensional velocity vector. Preferred embodiments of the car also include second driving means for causing a second component of the motion of the car carriage in accordance with a second component of the two-dimensional velocity vector. Additional embodiments of systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the precise positioning of a carrier (1) for the track of a railborne vehicle, especially a magnetic levitation railway. Said carrier comprises a track plate (3) provided with guiding elements for the vehicle, and at least one, preferably two, connecting elements (5) which protrude essentially at a right angle from the track plate. The carrier is discretely mounted on a bed (7). The carrier and a compensation sleeper (2) are separately produced, and the carrier, compensation sleeper (2), and bed are then interconnected. A fine adjustment of the pre-determined spatial curve of the carrier is carried out between the carrier and the compensation sleeper and/or between the compensation sleeper and the bed.

Abstract: A folding table includes two tabletop halves pivotally joined together at an axle, with one or more legs connected to each half. A transport member, such as a wheel is mounted on the axle. To transform the table from an “in-use” condition to a “transport” condition, the legs are collapsed to seat adjacent to the underside of the associated tabletop half. The tabletop halves are then pivoted toward each other until the undersides are in facing relationship to each other. So pivoting the tabletop halves exposes the transport member, which can be positioned against the ground to roll or slide the table to a different location.

Abstract: In the case of a height-adjustment device for a table (1) with three or more table legs (3.1 . . . 3.4) arranged in an edge region of the table, with respectively adjacent table legs (3.1 . . . 3.4) being connected to one another by a horizontal, hollow-profile connecting element (4.1 . . . 4.4), each of the table legs (3.1 . . . 3.4) comprises a telescopic mechanism for changing a length of the table leg (3.1 . . . 3.4), which mechanism can be adjusted by rotating a rotatably mounted adjusting element (7.1 . . . 7.4). A plurality of coupling elements (9.1 . . . 9.4) are accommodated within the connecting elements (4.1 . . . 4.4) and are arranged in such a manner that each of the adjusting elements (7.1 . . . 7.4) of the table legs (3.1 . . . 3.4) is mechanically synchronized with the adjusting elements (7.1 . . . 7.4) of the adjacent table legs (3.1 . . . 3.4) by means of separate coupling elements (9.1 . . . 9.4).

Abstract: A portable voting booth for a user to erect at a voting place when needed and disassemble thereafter for transportation and storage includes a base portion and a plurality of legs for assemble onto the base portion. The base portion defines a plurality of leg-receiving bores for receiving hollow tubular end portions of the plurality of legs. The base portion also includes leg-gripping components within the bores for gripping the tubular end portions in order to restrain the legs from falling out of the leg-receiving bores under influence of gravity. The leg-gripping components of one embodiment include four resiliently deformable, axially extending fingers within each of four leg-receiving bores, the fingers resiliently deforming so that they fit axially into the tubular end portions to bear radially outward against the inwardly facing inner walls of the tubular end portions for leg-restraining purposes.

Abstract: A security container is detailed which has an outer housing and an inner housing there within and a tether located between the inner housing and the outer housing. The container is arranged to be secured to a surface so as to anchor the container when in use. In particular, the base of the container contains a first pair of bolt down bosses and a second pair of bolt down bosses, through which the container is to be bolted to the surface. The tether has a loop at each of a first end and a second end thereof. The loops are each arranged to be placed over a separate boss when in use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for use in combustion system for capturing gas phase pollutants such as SO3. In one example, the invention uses a computer model to model the combustion system. Particles are injected into the combustion system to capture the gas phase pollutants. The model is used to determine the injection location, as well as the size and amount of the particles to be injected.

Abstract: A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, hoe opener, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, especially during changes in terrain elevation.

Abstract: A presser device for a sewing machine includes a first lever having a cloth pressing portion which is swingably mounted on a presser foot, the cloth pressing portion being swung so as to be switchable between a cloth pressing position and a raised position, a second lever having a support portion where the second lever is pivotally supported on an upper part of the first lever and an abutment which is normally in abutment with a needlebar assembly moved up and down, a first biasing member which biases the first lever so that the first lever is caused to pivot in such a direction that the cloth pressing portion becomes a cloth pressing position, and a second biasing member which biases the second lever so that the second lever is caused to pivot in such a direction that the abutment of the second lever is abutted against the needlebar assembly.

Abstract: A torpedo tail mounted dispenser (TMD) for deploying an elongated, flexible article generally along a deployment axis, which includes a receptacle for storing the article in a multiple-turn, multiple-layer configuration about the deployment axis in a storage volume. There is also a torpedo connector mechanism having a terminal forward face and a lateral peripheral surface extending away from the receptacle along the deployment axis. An elastomeric cushioning feature is mounted on the lateral peripheral surface of the connector mechanism. An annular elastomeric bumper is mounted on a forward peripheral face of the cushioning feature, the annular opening of the bumper surrounding the connector mechanism to allow connection of the TMD to a torpedo. The bumper provides protection to the TMD and torpedo under certain shock and vibration levels.

Abstract: A three-dimensional sail apparatus that is made up of a plurality of spacedly disposed foils and a sail cloth for attachment to the foils on opposite sides thereof. Each foil has opposed sail cloth supporting sides that together define a foil shape, A support is disposed between the sides for controlling the relative positioning between the sides of the foil, with each rail adapted to deflect under wind force against its related sail cloth so that the foil can assume opposite respective asymmetric foil shapes.

Abstract: An emergency rescue device and system are provided comprising a plurality of reflective emergency rescue strands. The plurality of reflective strands are housed within a canister. An activation element deploys the reflective strands away from the user in a multi-directional pattern. In the case of an avalanche victim, the reflective strands enable immediate visual identification of the general location of the victim. A rescuer may then pull on one of the exposed strands to exactly locate the victim. The reflective strands may be ejected away from the user in a number of ways to include activation of a combustible propellant, an explosive charge, or compressed source of gas integrated within the canister. Alternatively, a plurality of compressed springs within the canister may be used to eject the reflective strands, or the user may manually deploy the strands.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the production of a plasma (16) within a housing comprising means for the generation of energy in the microwave spectrum, for the excitation of the plasma, said means comprise at least one basic plasma excitation device with a coaxial applicator (4) of microwave energy, one of the ends of which is connected to a production source (7) of microwave energy, the other end (8) of which is directed to the gas to be excited within the housing. The device is characterised in that each basic plasma excitation device is arranged in the wall (3) of the housing, each applicator (4) having a central core (5) which is essentially flush with the wall of the housing. The central core and the thickness of the wall (3) of the housing are separated by a space (6) coaxial to the central core, said space being totally filled, at least at the end of each applicator, by a dielectric material (14), such that said material is essentially flush with the level of the wall of the housing.

Abstract: A pet seat for carrying a pet in a vehicle in which the pet is secured in the pet seat and the pet seat is secured in the vehicle against the vehicle seat and the vehicle seat back.

Abstract: A new post and squirrel barrier for bird feeders is disclosed with a post, a shroud assembly, and an ornamental plaque, where the shroud has an inverse tapered exterior and it is also suspended and allowed to have a defined range of motion in response to an attempt by a squirrel (or other animal) to climb the bird feeder post. The invention also includes a integrated auger for enhanced installation of the post into the ground.

Abstract: A toy for an animal, in particular a dog, includes a hollow core, a fabric cover attached to the exterior of the core, a loop hold having ends secured to the toy intermediate the core and the fabric cover and having an intermediate section extending outwardly from the core and the fabric cover, and an elongate pliable piece of material fastening to and concealing the loop hold.