Abstract: A pressure driven pumping system includes a piston disposed within a first bore of a housing to separate a process chamber from a working chamber. A rod member coupled to the separating member extends into a reduced pressure chamber. The piston has a first face exposed to the process chamber and a second face exposed to the working chamber. The second face has an effective area less than an effective area of the first face. The housing may be placed in seawater at a selected depth. The process chamber can be in fluid communication with a well to pass well fluid into the process chamber at well pressure to move the piston, to discharge seawater from the seawater chamber. The working fluid, typically seawater in a subsea application, is pumped into the working chamber to move the piston, which discharges well fluid from the process chamber.

Abstract: A controlled shot-peening of blisk blades (1) uses a stream of spherical shot-peening medium transported by compressed air or water. The shot is driven essentially at a right angle onto each blisk blade individually, actually simultaneously on both blade sides, and with identical impact intensity and immediately opposite on both sides in several side-by-side processing paths extending over the entire blade surface. A dual-nozzle unit (6) is linearly moveable in two directions normal to each other, and swivellable about an X and a Y axis. The unit (6) includes two preferably rectangular, essentially parallel arranged, shot-peening nozzles (7), whose spacing is settable in accordance with the blade profile, each of which has a nozzle opening situated at the same level and facing the pressure or the suction side of the respective blisk blade, and featuring identical distance to the respective blade surface during shot-peening.

Abstract: A method for the milling machining of components is disclosed. The method produces recesses with one or more lateral walls, in particular for the production of integrally bladed rotors for gas turbines, the recesses forming flow channels and the lateral walls forming blade surfaces of an integrally bladed rotor. The component to be machined by milling is clamped in a locating device for the milling machining. To adjust the vibrational properties of the component to be machined by milling, areas of the component are embedded in and/or filled with a machinable plastic.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a liquid discharge head in which a distance from a discharge opening and an energy generating element is uniform, simply and with good precision.

Abstract: A external cutter structure of reciprocating electric shaver and the method of making same, the cutter is made of a thin plate and is formed a strip shape by bending, it is provided on the head of the shaver, and it has a top surface and two side surfaces, the top surface includes strength parts at the both ends and a cutting blade part at the middle, the thickness of middle is reduced, a plurality of blades in the form of long grooves are formed on the blade part of the top surface. Said external cutter structure is simple, its strength is high and its distortion isn't easy, it can shave long beards, crimped bears and short beards at the same time.

Abstract: Interchangeable tubing manipulating appliances for use with nut driving tools are disclosed for tubing manipulation, cutting, bending and the like. The appliances include tubing locating and stabilizing structure and securement for aligning and stabilizing the locating and stabilizing structure at one side of the driving tool adjacent to its nut driving head. A rotatable member is engagable at the nut driving head for selective rotation thereof relative to the tubing locating and stabilizing structure. The rotatable member includes a tubing engaging portion and a faceted engagable portion receivable at the nut driving tool. Embodied for tubing cutting, a cutting utility is included mounted adjacent the securement. The rotatable member receives and rotates the tubing. Embodied as a tubing bender, the rotatable member includes a tubing guide end, the locating and stabilizing structure adapted to receive tubing thereat and having an opening for receipt of the rotatable member therethrough.

Abstract: A multi-function blade-and-anvil type cutting tool that uses standard type razor blades includes a blade-and-anvil section connected to a first handle portion and a non-tool blade holder and a blade clamp assembly connected to a second handle portion. The standard blades are able to be changed with out tools when the first and second handle portions are moved from a first open position to a second open position to allow the blade holder and the clamp assembly to pivot with one another causing a screw and O-ring latch to move away from a latching slot in the second handle portion. This movement positions the razor blade between the screw and O-ring latch and a blade clamp guide element for easy removal. Each handle portion having a gripping cover disposed thereon. One of the handle portions has a sliding storage tray disposed therein for storing replacement razor blades.

Abstract: A leaf spring assisted opener for a folding tool such as a folding knife. The folding tool includes tool pivotally carried by a handle. The tool defines tang at the proximal end, and on which is carried a cam. A first liner defines a leaf spring for assisting in the opening of the tool. The leaf spring defines an elongated, arcuate configuration having a distal end adapted to engage the cam of the tool. The tang of the tool defines a shoulder strategically configured and positioned such that when the tool is in the closed position, the leaf spring engages a first side of the shoulder to bias the tool in the closed position. As the tool is pivoted from the closed position, the leaf spring eventually engages a second side of the shoulder and encourages the tool to its open orientation.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a handle, a blade carrier, and a blade depth adjustment assembly. The blade carrier is mechanically coupled to the handle and configured to support a blade. The blade depth adjustment assembly is mechanically coupled to the handle and configured to permit a user of the utility knife to reposition components of the blade depth adjustment assembly to select one of a plurality of blade depth positions which causes the blade carrier to be repositioned along the handle depending upon which of the blade depth positions is selected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new type of scissors for hairstylist which allows the hairstylist to optimise the cutting operations, in particular by eliminating the need to go over the tip of the locks of hair with the tip of the straight scissors or to go over the locks of hair with trimming scissors in order to move the edge of the lock of hair, which is straight when the lock of hair is cut using the straight scissors or other similar known models of the prior art. Instead, the scissors according to the present invention allows in a single cutting operation to obtain a “perfectly irregular” end of the lock of hair, obtaining an irregular line of perfect measure and combining the gripping comfort and the manageability of the scissors for hairstylists with the efficacy of a tool capable of obtaining a non-straight cut of the lock of hair, conferring in this manner a greater comfort of use and a greater efficacy to the scissors.

Abstract: A surface friction reducing and hydro-tension releasing knife blade having a cutting edge, a back edge, a first side, an opposing second side and a tip. A plurality of spacedly arrayed protrusions on the first side and on the opposing second side between the cutting edge and back edge provide a plurality of spacedly arrayed inclined ramps from the planar blade side to a crest that separate the item cut from the blade side to reduce surface friction and to relieve hydro-tension.

Abstract: A plotter having a pen set with ink-supply is characterized in that: the pen set with ink supply comprises a pen housing, a pen, and an ink-supply container. The pen housing is movably connected to the plotter and is provided with a fixing frame. The pen is detachably connected to the pen housing. The ink-supply container for loading ink is placed in the fixing frame of the pen housing and is in connection with the pen via a connecting tube for supplying ink to the pen.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a device to assist in fitting a custom wheel to an automobile and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment, the device includes a plurality of measuring apparatuses for obtaining relevant measurements to assist in fitting a custom wheel to an automobile. In one method, a series of measurements pertaining to certain distances between a hub and a corresponding caliper of a vehicle wheel can be obtained using embodiments of the device of the invention. The measurements may be used to assist in the fitting of a custom wheel to an automobile.

Abstract: A combination target reflector, light emitter and bracket assembly is disclosed for use in marking points during the taking of a land survey. The combination is pivotally connected to a central rod of a target tripod or a tripod that supports a target reflector. The disclosed combination includes first and second arms and a light emitter that is held in axial alignment with the target reflector. The first arm is pivotally and perpendicularly connected to the central rod of the tripod. The second arm is perpendicularly connected to the target reflector and the light emitter. The tripod can be moved close to a point to be marked, the tripod can be adjusted to plumb the target reflector and then the second arms, light emitter and target reflector can be moved out of axial alignment with the rod to mark the point without moving the tripod. As a result, the conventional trial and error procedure currently employed can be avoided.

Abstract: A system for aligning a vehicle to an object and a method for calibrating same is disclosed. The system comprises three light sources which are calibrated when the vehicle and object are in desired alignment. After initial calibration, the light sources project images which converge in a predetermined configuration on a reflecting surface. The reflecting surface is positioned in a fixed location relative to the object to which the vehicle is being aligned. The convergence of the projected images indicates to the operator of the vehicle that the vehicle and the object are in desired alignment. The light sources may be rotatably attached to the vehicle such that the roll, pitch, and yaw of each light source may be adjusted during calibration.

Abstract: The test procedure for determining groove conformance employs a replicating compound to obtain a self-supporting mass with a negative image of the grooves of a club face. A thin test specimen strip is sliced from the mass and then scanned to form an electronic trace of the profile of the ribs. A negative image of the profile of the ribs is then obtained as a replica of the profile of the grooves and the grooves measured to determine conformance to USGA Rules.

Abstract: The test procedure for determining groove conformance employs a replicating compound to obtain a self-supporting mass with a negative image of the grooves of a club face. A thin test specimen strip is sliced from the mass and then scanned to form an electronic trace of the profile of the ribs. A negative image of the profile of the ribs is then obtained as a replica of the profile of the grooves and the grooves measured to determine conformance to USGA Rules. A protective covering may be placed on the self-supporting mass to insure the integrity of the ribs during slicing.

Abstract: A detecting apparatus for detecting linearity of an object includes a platform, a slide rail vertically extending from the platform, two standard units slidably mounted to the slide rail, and a detecting unit. The detecting unit includes a mounting block slidably mounted to the slide rail, a test dial indicator fixed to the mounting block and including an elastically extendable spindle, and a detecting bar slidably mounded to the mounting block via a resilient member. The standard units are used to abut against the object to cooperatively define a detection reference plane. A first end of the detecting bar abuts against by the spindle of the test dial indicator, and a second end of the detecting bar is used to contact the object.

Abstract: A contour measuring probe includes an air guide, a sliding member and a probe tip. The air guide defines a guide hole. The sliding member is slidably received in the guide hole. The probe tip is fixed on an end of the sliding member. A cross-section of the sliding member is non-circular, and the guide hole is a non-circular hole, such that the sliding member slides only along an axis of the air guide.

Abstract: A tape measure is disclosed which includes speed control device which allows the user to control the speed at which the extended tape is retracted into the housing. The housing defines a chamber and has a peripheral wall with a slot-shaped opening. A coiled tape blade within the housing is attached at it's interior end to a spring which allows automatic retraction of the tape into the housing. The speed control device is attached to the outside of the housing above the slot shaped opening. Another opening in the housing exposes the tape so that a roller controlled by pressure from the speed control device will make contact with the tape in the event the user exerts pressure on the device. Said device is unaffected by various environmental conditions such as saw dust, particulate contamination or moisture. A handle is attached to the rear end of the housing, opposite to the speed control device, to facilitate manipulation and use of the tape measure.

Abstract: A tumble dryer including a heat pump that includes a Peltier module having a plurality of Peltier elements operationally associated therewith and wherein the Peltier module has a cold side and a warm side; at least two air-directing ducts including a first duct in fluid communication with the Peltier module cool side through which cooling air is directed for cooling and dehumidifying; and a second duct in fluid communication with the Peltier module warm side through which dried air is directed for reheating; and an air and water vapor permeable filter disposed in the second duct facing the Peltier elements. Moisture which arises on the Peltier elements can thereby escape into the duct.

Abstract: A hair dryer has a casing, a switch, a blower, a mounting cylinder and a heating coil. The casing is hollow and has at least one air inlet and an air outlet. The switch is mounted on the casing. The blower is mounted in the casing and connects to the switch. The mounting cylinder is heat-resistant and insulating and is mounted in the casing. The heating coil having at least one first segment and at least one second segment is mounted around the mounting cylinder, wherein the two segments are wrapped in different directions. When the hair dryer is activated, magnetic fields resulted from the electrified heating coil and the motor tend to partially cancel each other. Therefore, the electromagnetic energy near the air outlet is reduced.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a drying chamber, a process air loop and a heat pump. The heat pump includes a heat transfer loop containing a heat transfer fluid, an evaporator heat exchanger, a liquefier heat exchanger, a compressor, and a nozzle. The heat transfer fluid has a critical temperature above 60° C., a nominal heat of vaporization at boiling point of at least 220 kJ/kg, a GWP index of less than 150 and a lower flammability level of at least 0.1 kg/m3. Preferably, the household appliance is a dryer for drying wet laundry.

Abstract: A hair care appliance for application of vapor to dry hair including a housing having a head portion and a handle portion, the housing defining an inner cavity. A vapor-generating system is positioned at least partially within the cavity, and the head portion includes an aperture in communication with the vapor-generating system. A spacer is positioned proximate the aperture of the head portion and partially defines a work area for positioned hair, wherein the vapor-generating system discharges vapor to the work area for application to hair positioned thereby.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention discloses a process for reducing water content in wood material. The process includes the steps of: feeding the wood material into an overheated vapour filled, oxygen free drying apparatus; indirectly overheating the vapour in the drying apparatus by heating devices, whereby water and other chemical substances vaporise from the wood material into the atmosphere within the drying apparatus; releasing surplus drying apparatus vapour into separation devices which are connected to the drying apparatus; and discharging the dried wood material from the drying apparatus when the moisture content in the wood material has reached a level of less than 10% by weight. One embodiment of the present invention also discloses wood material drying devices to be used in the process.

Abstract: Methods of treating fabric in a dryer and the fabric treatment devices used to provide the fabric treatment composition to the fabric are disclosed. More particularly, methods of treating fabric in a dryer that provides treatment of fabric, including fragrance delivery onto the fabrics, during a multiple of treatment device uses, which may be useful in laundry drying applications and may also provide effective fragrance delivery to the laundered and dried fabrics are provided herein.

Abstract: A system and method for drying cavities loaded with high level waste (“HLW”) is devised. The invention utilizes a non-intrusive procedure that is based on monitoring the dew point temperature of a non-reactive gas that is circulated through the cavity. In one aspect, the invention is a system for drying a cavity loaded with HLW comprising: a canister forming the cavity, the cavity having an inlet and an outlet; a source of non-reactive gas; means for flowing the non-reactive gas from the source of non-reactive gas through the cavity; and means for repetitively measuring the dew point temperature of the non-reactive gas exiting the cavity.

Abstract: A boot liner, for a ski boot, snowboarding boot, inline skating boot, mountaineering boot or the like, which boot liner is made, at least in a sub-region, of a material which is plastically deformable at a predetermined temperature (the deformation temperature (TV)), there being associated at least with the plastically deformable sub-region of the boot liner a woven or knitted planiform electrical heating element, by means of which at least the mentioned sub-region is heatable to the deformation temperature (TV).

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an article of open-toe footwear including a sole member and a modular retaining system that allows a user to affect the appearance and function of the article of footwear. The modular retaining system includes a strap member and a plurality of coupling members. The strap member extends from an upper surface of the sole member over a corresponding user's foot between various recesses located on the surface of the sole member. The end regions of the strap member are releasably coupled with the sole member at the recesses via a releasable engagement with coupler members oppositely oriented within the recesses from a lower surface of the sole member. The releasable engagement between the strap member and the coupling members may utilize a threaded coupling configuration in which a male portion of the coupler member is threadably coupled within a corresponding female portion of the end region.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of an upper and a segmented sole structure. The sole structure may include an insole portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements disposed within an outsole unit. The insole is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of flexible regions.

Abstract: A structure of shoe sole is provided, which is a custom-made shoe sole that is formed according to a user's foot sole so as to improve the effects of support and wrapping of the shoe sole. The shoe sole includes an enclosure and a clay-like thermoplastic material. The enclosure includes upper and lower cover layers that are made of a material showing local stretchability and air permeability. The thermoplastic material is received between the upper and lower cover layers and is a thermoplastic mixture in the form of soft ceramic. With the shoe sole placed in a shoe and the shoe put on a user's foot, the thermoplastic material of the shoe sole may get deformed inside the enclosure according to the contour of the user's foot sole, making the shoe sole shaped to completely match the foot sole of the user.

Abstract: A shoe insole element includes an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion having a plurality of upper projections and a plurality of voids located alongside the upper projections. The lower portion includes a plurality of lower projections which extend into the voids to resist flexing of the upper projections toward one another under the action of a wearer's foot. The lower portion can be made selectively separable from the upper portion by the wearer to release the resistance to such flexing, or the lower portion can be permanently bonded to the upper portion. The stiffness of the upper and lower projections can be mutually different. The insole element can be configured for use in different regions of a shoe, such as the heel and/or arch regions, or it can constitute the entire insole.

Abstract: A triple density heel cup is disclosed which comprises a generally heel-shaped substrate having a length extending from a heel portion of an integral wall to a front border, which front border in use is adapted to underlie a portion of the arch area of a human foot. The heel-shaped substrate comprises a structural gel layer having a foot receiving surface and a shoe side surface. A generally flat portion of the foot receiving surface will lie adjacent the bottom of a wearer's foot in use and the integral wall which is adapted to lie adjacent the back of wearer's heel and portion of the side of a wearer's heel in use, said integral wall having an apex of maximum height, said wall tapering down in height from said apex toward said front border; The shoe side surface defines a channel formed in said structural gel adapted to receive a reinforcing component which is secured to said structural gel in said channel and is made of a denser material than said structural gel.

Abstract: A foot pad for relieving pain while engaging in weight bearing activity is provided. A pad can include an arch portion fitting under and adjacent to the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, offsetting the soft tissue of the medial longitudinal arch thereby supporting the calcaneo-navicular ligament structure, wherein the arch portion extends from front to rear, of the longitudinal medial arch, and the arch portion extends from the medial side towards the lateral side, of the longitudinal medial arch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleat (1) for a shoe, especially for a golf shoe, which cleat can be attached to the bottom side (2) of a sole (3). To improve the grip of the shoe at the ground especially when playing golf the invention is characterized in that the cleat (1) has a cleat base body (4) which can be connected with the sole (3) and that at least one extension (5) is arranged at the cleat base body (4) which extends to the ground, wherein the vertical projected area (AF) of the end of the extension (5) which is facing the ground is arranged at least partially, preferably completely, outside of the vertical projected area (AG) of the cleat base body (4). Furthermore, the invention relates to a shoe sole with such a cleat as well as to a shoe.

Abstract: An article of footwear with traction members, such as cleats or spikes, having a low profile sole providing increased stability to the wearer. The profile of a sole is the distance between the lasting line and the end of the traction members. This distance incorporates traction members, an outsole of the article of footwear having receptacles for receiving the traction members, and a lasting material located above the receptacles for attaching the sole to the upper. A lower profile may be achieved by reducing, for example, the height of the receptacle, through the use of new connection mechanisms and/or constructions.

Abstract: A modular shoe includes an upper with an upper side and a lower side, a chassis releasably arranged in an interior of the upper, and a plurality of studs. Each stud is releasably attached to the chassis through the lower side of the upper. The lower side of the upper is clamped between the chassis and at least one of the attached studs. The invention also relates to the various components used in a modular shoe in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: A landscaping tool for attachment to the bucket of a landscaping vehicle with the use of removable load securing devices. Installation of the landscaping apparatus is accomplished quickly and without the need for any preexisting mounting holes to be present in the bucket or in the landscaping tool. The tool generally comprises an elongated plate having two opposite longitudinal working edges and a plurality of integrally formed tapered teeth protruding from each working edge. The two longitudinal surfaces also contain a series of connection brackets which enable the landscaping tool to securely engage the bucket. Load securing devices are routed around the back of the bucket to provide tension to the connection brackets in turn securely attaching the landscaping apparatus to the bucket.

Abstract: A dipper including a dipper door and an impact actuated jaw having a “C” shape defining a lip and a chin. The jaw is rotatably mounted on the dipper door for rotation between a door-opened position and a door-closed position and positioned so that when the jaw is in the door-opened position, the jaw chin can be impacted by the dipper body when the door pivots to the door-closed position. The dipper also includes a hold open mechanism for releasably holding the door latch in the latch open position when the latch is in the open position, and a locking mechanism for releasably locking the latch when the latch is in the door-closed position. The locking mechanism includes one bar pivotally attached to the door, and another bar pivotally connected to and extending between each of the one bar and the latch.

Abstract: A price-and-information tag includes front and rear surfaces both having product and price information. The tag includes a pre-fold line and a perforated line dividing the sheet into spaced-apart first and second sections. When bi-folded, the first section fits into an upwardly-open pocket of an extruded tag holder, with the second section in front of the tag holder and hiding the first section. Further, the second section can be torn off along the perforated line to reveal the information on the first section with minimal labor. A picture on the tag allows a non-reading installer to place the tag. Methods related to same are also shown, including double folding the elongated sheet and then using the first section to engage a tag holder with only the information on the second section being visible, the second section being later torn off to reveal the information on the first section.

Abstract: A pin imaging apparatus configured to secure an image formed by pins is disclosed. The pin imaging apparatus includes at least a first plate and a locking plate. A plurality of pins extends through pin holes in the first plate and the locking plate. The locking plate is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. The pins are movable through the holes by at a minimum contact with an object at an exposed end of the pins when the locking plate is positioned in an unlocked position. The pins are secured at a desired position in the holes when the locking plate is positioned in a locked position.

Abstract: A 3-D image retainer is configured to have a plurality of perforated retainer plates and a retainer assembly displaceable to lock selectively impressed pins, which traverse the retained plates, in the desired position corresponding to the 3-D contour of the applied load.

Abstract: To provide a novel surface emitter incorporating an LED element improved in waterproofness or other practical functionality to enable the surface emitter to be used not only for a sign but also for other various applications, in appearance and in workability, and an internally illuminated sign incorporating the same surface emitter. A surface emitter 1 according to the present invention has a flexible substrate 11 having electric wiring 12, a plurality of LED elements 13 disposed substantially regularly on the substrate 11, and a top film 14 disposed on the LED elements 13 in a stretched manner. When the top film 14 is disposed on the substrate 11 in a stretched manner, the top film 14 is applied to the substrate 11 to come into close contact with projections and depressions formed by the LED elements 13.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new and improved method and apparatus for a mobile aerodynamic illumination apparatus having a graphic and secured to an automobile the apparatus including a modular base joined to a stem extending from said modular base fastened to a windsock having an inner and outer adapted to receive the graphic presenting a visual display surface, said windsock further comprising an illuminator having a lens assembly surrounding a light source and in visual communication with a light tunnel, said lens assembly including a lens, a first and second reflector said light source fixed to one end of said light tunnel and operable to emit light, the first and second reflectors being spaced apart and each presenting a reflective curvilinear surface whereby said emitted light is dispersed to said visual display surface for illumination of said graphic.

Abstract: An Apparatus for framing and/or hanging a picture (1) which comprises one or more framing portions (2). Each framing portion (2) is made from a flexible material. Each framing portion (2) is adapted so as to have a first position in which it can be freely removed from a substantially flat conformation to other conformations and a second position in which it is secured in the shape of a three-dimensional shape, by means such as flaps (3) and corresponding slits (4). The apparatus may be provided with an integral packaging means. Also provided is a framed picture (1) provided with four framing portions (2) such that each edge of the picture (1) is provided with a framing portion (2).

Abstract: A combination for a firearm which creates an improved firearm. An upper chassis is created which is formed from a first housing and a second housing which, once independently formed, are permanently secured to each other. The upper chassis provides a first opening through which a spent cartridge is discharged and a second opening which permits a variety of attachments to be selectively attached to the upper chassis to customize the firearm to the user and activity.

Abstract: A firearm grip, a firearm grip construction set and related methods are disclosed. An example firearm grip includes a grip portion, which includes a wall covering at least a portion of a magazine and a plurality of ribs. The firearm grip also ahs a first grip shell having a plurality of first lateral edges, second grip shell having a plurality of second lateral edges, and a grip back having a top edge and a bottom edge. With the example firearm grip, at least one of the first grip shell or the second grip shell is exchangeable. In addition, at least one of the first grip shell, the second grip shell or the grip back is coupled to the grip portion with an undercut tongue and groove connection.

Abstract: A firearm with reversible backstrap and method of use. The firearm in one embodiment includes a frame defining a grip and a cavity therein, and a backstrap insert that is removably positioned in the cavity. The insert includes first and second backstrap grip surfaces that are each respectively disposed on opposite portions of the backstrap insert, such as a front portion and a rear portion in one embodiment. Preferably, the second backstrap grip surface is different than the first grip surface in some characteristic, such as thickness, profile or shape, material of construction, surface texture, etc. In one embodiment, the position of the insert may be reversed in the frame to selectively reverse the orientation of the first and second grip surfaces between front-facing and rear-facing in some embodiments to provide a user with a choice of grip surfaces. In some embodiments, this allows the user to change the grip depth of the firearm.

Abstract: The invention provides a variable bend that allows a cheek rest to be accurately adjusted and to be firmly fixed to a gunstock without impairing the gunstock. A pad base is fixed between a rear-end face of the stock and a shoulder pad. A bend frame is fixed to the stock by plastically deforming a joint portion in conformity with a shape of an upper part of the stock, by adhering the joint portion with the upper part of the stock and by fixing an attachment plate to a coupling portion of the pad base. Then, the cheek piece is vertically adjustably fixed to the bend frame.

Abstract: A stock system for a shoulder-supported weapon the holding and supporting stock (10) of which for accepting the weapon system comprises: a pistol grip (12), an at least sideways-adjustable and height-adjusting cheek piece (15), and a pivotable and length-adjustable butt plate unit (16), which are assigned to a middle piece (14) forming part of the stock (10), which is designed as a coupling for creating a positive connection between the weapon system and the stock parts (12, 15, 16) forming the stock (10), which connection can be released by the application of force.