Abstract: The present invention provides a discharge printing agent containing thiourea dioxide, wherein the discharge printing agent further contains at least one of the following components (i) and (ii): (i) at least one salt selected from the group consisting of a salt of monocarboxylic acid, a salt of ascorbic acid, and a salt of metasilicic acid; and (ii) ?-diketone.

Abstract: Inserts for boots are configured to retain the shape of the boot during storage and/or display of the boots. In some examples, an insert includes a resilient sheet and a hanging mechanism. The hanging mechanism is configured to allow selective suspension of a boot. The resilient sheet is configured to be moveable between an unrolled position, a rolled boot insertion position, and a rolled boot supporting position where at least a portion of an outer wall of the resilient sheet is abutted to at least a portion of an inner surface of the boot. In some further examples, insert includes a sleeve that substantially covers the resilient sheet.

Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes the steps of designing an article of footwear via a website, converting a footwear representation into a set of two-dimensional portions, printing the two dimensional portions onto a sheet material, cutting and assembling the two dimensional portions into a finalized article of footwear. The method further includes a step of shipping the article of footwear to a pre-designated shipping address. Systems for receiving an order for a customized article of footwear are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole structure comprises a fluid filled member and a plurality of slots. The slots are associated with connecting portions that connect portions of the sole structure in the generally longitudinal direction and provide for increased fit, flexibility and stability.

Abstract: A manual brushing device has a handle which comprises a battery, as well as a rotatable driving part that is connected to the handle for driving the connected removable brush. This driving part comprises an electric motor for the rotation of the brush, as well as vibration devices, which can cause the brush to tap or vibrate, causing the better removal of the dirt and dust from the skin. The brush has a removable receiving cover locked onto the driving part.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a plumbing fixture with a solution comprises a vessel, bristles at the bottom of the vessel that extend into the vessel, and a retainer configured to retain the vessel in a working position. The retainer may be a drawstring with a stop to secure the drawstring. The retainer may retain the vessel in the working position by sufficiently narrowing the opening defined by the vessel. In use, the vessel surrounds the fixture and the bristles lie adjacent to the fixture. The vessel holds the cleaning solution to thereby at least partially submerge the fixture in the cleaning solution. The bristles may be used to scrub the fixture.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to an apparatus for cleaning electrical terminals. The apparatus comprises a first arm and a second arm. The first arm includes a first cleaning portion with a first upper face and a first lower face. Each of the first upper face and the first lower face are substantially flat and coated with an abrasive. In a similar manner, the second arm includes a second cleaning portion with a second upper face and a second lower face. Here again, each of the second upper face and the second lower face are substantially flat and coated with an abrasive. The second arm is pivotally coupled to the first arm, making the apparatus manually configurable into an aligned configuration in which the first lower face faces the second upper face.

Abstract: Disclosed is a paint roller device comprising an inner hub and an outer hub spaced by a cage of wires and adapted for supporting a paint roll sleeve. A cylindrical retainer extends axially outwardly from the outer hub and is adapted to retain a ball therein, the cylindrical retainer being spaced radially inwardly from the periphery of the outer hub to define a gap between an inside surface of the paint roll sleeve when on the roller. The end of the paint roll sleeve on the paint roller device and an end of the retainer define a plane perpendicular to an axis of the roller, and at least a portion of the ball extends a predetermined distance axially outwardly from the plane. The gap between the sleeve and the cylindrical extension prevents paint from interfering with the ball.

Abstract: A lint and fuzz ball removing device is disclosed comprising at least one blade attached to an easily grasped and maneuvered body allowing for the quick removal and or detangling of lint, hair and pill balls. The blade surface is entirely covered with particle removing hooks or finger-like projections, including a plurality of flat surfaces, and edges of the blade, allowing for the quick and easy removal of lint, hair, fuzz and pill balls of any shape and size, across broad surfaces or hard to reach areas of clothing and fabric.

Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a cleaning assembly having forward roller and rearward rollers counter-rotating with respect to each other. The rollers are arranged to substantially maintain a cross sectional area between the two rollers yet permitting collapsing therebetween as large debris is passed. Each roller includes a resilient elastomer outer tube and a partially air-occupied inner resilient core configured to bias the outer tube to rebound. The core includes a hub and resilient spokes extending between the inner surface of the outer tube and the hub. The spokes suspend the outer tube to float about the hub and transfer torque from the hub to the outer tube while allowing the outer tube to momentarily deform or move offset from the hub during impact with debris larger than the cross sectional area between the two rollers.

Abstract: A pad for cleaning a hard target surface. The pad may be removably attached to a device for cleaning debris from a target surface. The pad has a predetermined 90 degree peel force to prevent undue removal force from the device and prevent the pad from coming loose during the cleaning task.

Abstract: A pad for cleaning a hard target surface. The pad has resiliently deformable protuberances for scrubbing grout and other irregularities in the target surface. The pad may be removably attached to a device for cleaning debris from a target surface.

Abstract: A cotton bud with a rod-like grip body and with a bud body that is arranged at least at one free end of the grip body. The rod-like grip body is a biologically degradable extrusion body, and includes natural fibres embedded into a material matrix.

Abstract: A mitten-shaped cosmetic brush cleaning device includes a frontal panel and a complementary rear panel forming an enclosure for receiving the user's hand. The frontal panel overlies the palmar side of the hand and incorporates washing, rinsing, and post-rinsing textures suited to larger cosmetic brushes. The rear panel incorporates washing, rinsing and post-rinsing textures suited for smaller brushes used to apply eye makeup. The device incorporates a shaping surface along a thumb section and an index-finger side of a main body, to facilitate use of the thumb and index finger to compress a brush head between confronting portions of the shaping surface to remove excess moisture after cleaning. One version of the device features a primary section, and two thumb sections emanating from opposite sides of the primary section. This version incorporates two shaping surfaces, one between each thumb section and its adjacent side of the primary section.

Abstract: A wiper has a wiper arm having first and second ends. A leaf spring urges the wiper arm and a compliant force distribution arrangement toward the surface, and a mounting arrangement couples the first end of the wiper arm and the leaf spring element to a source of motion. The wiper arm has a first end coupling the first end of the wiper arm member to a source of motion, and a compliant force distributor is coupled to the second end, having plural resilient beam members integrally formed with each other and adapted to engage a wiper blade. A wiper mount has a mounting element having a mounting portion coupled to a source of motion and a drive portion for engaging the wiper arm. The leaf spring element also has a mounting portion coupled to the source of motion, and has a drive portion for engaging the wiper arm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a unit for fixing an automotive wiper device, comprising at least one pivot housing for setting the automotive wiper arm fixing shaft, characterised in that said pivot housing (1) is suspended through a pivot tenon (3) on a support element (4), the ends of the support element (4) being provided with grommets (5) for fixing the support element (4) to the car. The invention also comprises a fixing element (1) provided for setting the part (2) in it, characterised in that said fixing element (1) has on its inner surface facing said part (2) at least one preliminarily sheared rib (11), said fixing element preferably being a pivot housing (1), a fixing element of an automotive seat, a shock absorber or a bumper.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device of the flat blade type, comprising a carrier element, as well as a wiper blade of a flexible material, wherein the wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove, in which groove at least one longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein the connecting device is connected to the flexible material of the wiper blade by at least one pin of a first type and/or at least one pin of a second type, and wherein at least one of the pins is movable from a first position, wherein the pin in a premounted position is fixed to the connecting device, into a second position, and wherein the pin in a mounted position as a single constructional element is interconnecting the connecting device and the flexible material of the wiper blade.

Abstract: An autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a chassis, a drive system disposed on the chassis and operable to enable movement of the cleaning apparatus, and a controller in communication with the drive system. The controller includes a processor operable to control the drive system to steer movement of the cleaning apparatus. The autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head system disposed on the chassis and a sensor system in communication with the controller. The sensor system includes a debris sensor for generating a debris signal, a bump sensor for generating a bump signal, and an obstacle following sensor disposed on a side of the autonomous cleaning apparatus for generating an obstacle signal. The processor executes a prioritized arbitration scheme to identify and implement one or more dominant behavioral modes based upon at least one signal received from the sensor system.

Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine has a housing and a movable hood that covers over vacuum and liquid hoses of the machine that are visible in prior art floor cleaning machines. The vacuum and liquid hoses are each pivotally connected to a wall of the machine housing and are also pivotally connected to a transparent dome provided on the hood. These connections reduce stresses on the hoses when the hood is moved and allow the dome to pivot relative to the hood. The floor cleaning machine also has a pair of slit orifices that eject fan spray patterns of cleaning liquid that are non-coplanar and do not intersect each other. Furthermore, the floor cleaning machine has an oscillating brush assembly that includes a brush that is replaceable without using tools. The brush height can be adjusted via an adjustment member provided on the oscillating portion of the assembly.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine has a housing and a movable hood that covers over vacuum and liquid hoses of the machine that are visible in prior art floor cleaning machines. The vacuum and liquid hoses are each pivotally connected to a wall of the machine housing and are also pivotally connected to a transparent dome provided on the hood. These connections reduce stresses on the hoses when the hood is moved and allow the dome to pivot relative to the hood. The floor cleaning machine also has a pair of slit orifices that eject fan spray patterns of cleaning liquid that are non-coplanar and do not intersect each other. Furthermore, the floor cleaning machine has an oscillating brush assembly that includes a brush that is replaceable without using tools. The brush height can be adjusted via an adjustment member provided on the oscillating portion of the assembly.

Abstract: An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head having a dirty air inlet. A support structure is moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head and a portable cleaning unit is removably mounted to the support structure. An above floor cleaning wand is provided.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus having comprises a surface cleaning head having a dirty air inlet; a longitudinally extending upper portion moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a storage position and a floor cleaning position, the upper portion comprising first and second longitudinally spaced apart portable surface cleaning unit mounting members; a portable surface cleaning unit removably mounted to the upper portion and comprising an air treatment member and a suction motor; above floor cleaning wand removably mounted in the upper portion and removable when the portable surface cleaning unit is mounted to the upper portion; and, a flexible air flow conduit forming at least part of an air flow path from the above floor cleaning wand to the surface cleaning unit.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides for high particle removal rate and/or heat transfer from surfaces. The device removes particulate matter from a surface using a bounded vortex generated over the surface, with suction in the vortex center and jets for blowing air along the periphery. The jets are tilted in the tangential direction to induce vortex motion within the suction region. The vortex is said to be bounded because streamlines originating in the downward jets are entrained back into the central vortex.

Abstract: A self-propelled vacuum cleaner has a moving device and a vacuuming device. The moving device has a casing and a control module. The casing has at least one wheel, a vacuuming hole, a clapboard, a mounting chamber, an assembling chamber and a communicating hole. The communicating hole is formed through the clapboard and communicates with the mounting chamber and the assembling chamber. The control module is mounted in the mounting chamber to control the rotation of the at least one wheel. The vacuuming device is detachably connected to the moving device and has a vacuuming module and a filtering module. The vacuuming module is mounted in the assembling chamber and has a front shell, a power supply, a fan and a communicating cover. The filtering module is mounted in the mounting chamber, is connected to the vacuuming module and has a rear shell, a filter holder and a filter.

Abstract: A robot cleaning system includes a debris collection volume, a vacuum airway configured to deliver debris to the debris collection volume, and a cleaning head in pneumatic communication with the vacuum airway. The cleaning head includes two shape-changing resilient tubes separated by an air gap opposing the vacuum airway. The cleaning head is operable in a first configuration, where the two shape-changing resilient tubes rotate against a cleaning surface engaged by the cleaning head to agitate debris on the cleaning surface to pass through the air gap and into the vacuum airway, and a second configuration, where both shape changing resilient tubes deform opposite one another to roll an object larger than the air gap to pass into the vacuum airway.

Abstract: A sleeve lock assembly for mounting to a sleeve may include a female ring member, a male ring member, and an annular locking member. The female ring member may include a threaded interior portion and an annular lip having an annular ramp surface. The male ring member may have an axial flange and a radial flange. The axial flange may have an annular end face and a threaded exterior portion for engaging the threaded interior portion of the female ring member. The locking member may include at least one annular gripping flange having a gripping edge. The locking member may be captured between the annular lip and the end face. Axial movement of the annular lip toward the end face may cause the gripping flange to slide against the ramp surface such that the gripping edge is urged into engagement with the outer sleeve surface.

Abstract: A heavy duty carriage cart is provided, which is used when moving a heavy object. The heavy object can safely be moved without being influenced by factors which obstruct the traveling of the carriage cart, such as distortions or joints of flooring material on a floor surface. In a lower part of a carriage cart main body, front rollers are pivotally supported by a front shaft, rear rollers are pivotally supported by a rear shaft, and intermediate rollers are pivotally supported by an intermediate shaft at a wheel base of the rollers. A load receiving platform, having a planar portion which is freely movable while contacting with the bottom of the heavy object, is placed on an upper part of the carriage cart main body. Four heavy duty carriage carts are used to move the heavy object.

Abstract: A damping device for furniture doors includes a damping cylinder longitudinally displaceably mounted in a recess of a damper housing including a cylinder housing and a piston rod and forming a stop for the furniture door. The cylinder housing is longitudinally displaceably mounted in the recess of the damper housing, the recess being formed as a hole, the end thereof protruding out of the damper housing forming a stop for the furniture door. The adjusting screw forms an axial counterbearing for the piston rod. The inner diameter of an internal thread receiving the adjusting screw is at least equal to the inner diameter of the hole receiving the cylinder housing. The end of the piston rod is received in a centric hole of the adjusting screw.

Abstract: A hinge system for a pivotable door is provided. The system includes a rod extending between a first end portion and a second end portion and a restraint receiving the second portion of the rod therein with the first end portion of the rod extending through an end cap on the restraint. A biasing member is disposed within the restraint between the end cap and the second end portion of the rod, wherein the biasing member is in a compressed configuration within the restraint, and wherein the first end portion of the rod is operatively engaged with a door pivotably secured to the cooking appliance, and the restraint is pivotably connected to the cooking appliance.

Abstract: A multiple direction railroad gate release mechanism which is attached between the mount arms of a railroad gate actuator and a crossing arm to prevent breakage of the crossing arm due to impingement in either a frontal or rearward direction by a vehicle or other outside force. A primary pivot arm assembly allows a released movement of the crossing arm in reaction to frontal impingement and returns the crossing arm to the original and detent position subsequent to an impingement in order to maintain grade crossing protection. Spring assemblies, a shock absorber and a spring centering assembly act to return the primary pivot arm assembly and attached crossing arm to a normal detent position. A secondary pivot arm assembly is secured to the primary pivot arm assembly whereby the secondary pivot arm assembly can act independently of the primary pivot arm assembly to allow released movement and return of the crossing arm in reaction to rear impingement.

Abstract: Provided is a door hinge for heavy equipment, including: first plate and a second plate disposed on a hinge shaft of a door of heavy equipment and hinge-coupled to each other to open and close the door; and a stay unit rotatably disposed on the first plate and supporting the second plate when the door is opened to prevent the door from being closed. Thus, according to the present invention, an open state of a door can be maintained by only the stay unit without mounting a bracket by overcoming the limitation that the bracket for mounting a separate door stay must be mounted to a door body in order to maintain the open state of the existing door during opening of the door.

Abstract: A handle height adjustment device of a handle assembly (2) of a walk-behind power tool (1). The handle height adjustment device (100) comprises a first toothed disk member (200), a second toothed disk member (300), and a disk interconnecting member. The disk interconnecting member (400) is arranged to be connected to the first toothed disk member (200) by means of a first interconnection mechanism (401), which first interconnection mechanism (401) inhibits relative movement between the disk interconnecting member (400) and the first toothed disk member (200) along an axis of rotation (500) of the handle height adjustment device (100), and which first interconnection mechanism (401) allows the disk interconnecting member to rotate relative the first toothed disk member about the axis of rotation (500). The disk interconnecting member (400) is arranged to be threadably connected to the second toothed disk member (300) by means of a second interconnection mechanism (402).

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a hinge box, and a decklid attachment bracket rotatably attached to the hinge box. The decklid attachment bracket includes a contoured surface. A compressible member is positioned for engagement with the contoured surface as the decklid attachment bracket moves between an open position and a closed position. The contoured surface defines an outer region, a recessed region, and an inner region. The outer region compresses the compressible member as the decklid attachment bracket moves between the open and closed positions to absorb energy and dampen movement of the decklid attachment bracket. The recessed region cradles the compressible member without substantially compressing the compressible member when the decklid attachment bracket is in the open position to secure the position of the decklid attachment bracket. The inner region compresses the compressible member to absorb energy, and limit movement of the decklid attachment bracket beyond the open position.

Abstract: A double-shaft type rotary shaft pivotal positioning structure includes an elastic guide assembly and two pivot shafts. The elastic guide assembly includes two containing portions which are outwardly communicated and formed with two opposite elastic arms and two corresponding planed press-contact sides. The pivot shafts are respectively centrally provided with center section portions that are utilized to respectively enter the containing portions of the elastic guide assembly and each of which includes a periphery provided with two center section planed surfaces capable of being pressingly contacted with the press-contact sides of the elastic guide assembly. When the pivot shafts are synchronously pivoted close to a preset positioning angle, the center section planed surfaces of the pivot shafts are capable of rotatably attaching toward the press-contact sides of the elastic guide assembly, thereby enabling the pivot shafts to approach and be positioned at the preset positioning angle.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first casing rotatably supported by a first rotation axis, a second casing rotatably supported by a second rotation axis that is parallel to the first rotation axis, a first cam that is provided on the first rotation axis, rotates about the first rotation axis in accordance with rotation of the first casing, and causes the first casing to move together with the first rotation axis in a direction away from the second rotation axis, a second cam that is provided on the second rotation axis, rotates about the second rotation axis in accordance with rotation of the second casing, and causes the second casing to move together with the second rotation axis in a direction away from the first rotation axis, and an elastic member that applies a force in a direction in which the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis become closer.

Abstract: A concealably retractable handle is ensconced into the core or hull of a recreational or utilitarian floatation structure such as a canoe, kayak, surfboard, sailboard, paddle board or the like, where it lies below the outer surface without interfering with normal use of the structure. The handle can be conveniently extracted and secured in an operational position to facilitate handling and carrying the structure or securing it the a vehicle. The housing of the handle is bonded into the body of the floatation device through a padding sleeve which absorbs stress forces that could damage the solidity of the bond and the integrity of the whole structure. During handle retraction structures encourage agitation of water located inside the housing to facilitate water and debris evacuation.

Abstract: A twist tie assembly is disclosed that has flexible wire tie with an end cap component configured to retain the flexible wire tie in the base. Various embodiments of the end cap component are discloses to provide means for releasably securing the flexible wire tie to a base or support structure.

Abstract: A writing board for retaining material for writing, the writing board having a main board defining a surface and a material retaining arrangement configured to retain material on the surface, the retaining arrangement further having a retaining portion movable between a first retaining position at which material can be retained thereby on the board and a second position that allows material to be removed from the board, the retaining portion bearing a first part of a snap fastener, which first part is releasably engageable with a second part of the snap fastener located on the board, one of the first and second parts having a projection that locates into a re-entrant portion in the other of the first and second parts to extend through a hole in material being retained thereby when the retaining portion is in the first retaining position.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a collar attachment comprising a disk having a first collar band loop integrally formed with the disk along a first arcuate perimeter portion of the disk and a second collar band loop integrally formed with the disk along a second arcuate perimeter portion of the disk that is opposite the first arcuate perimeter portion of the disk; a keyhole in the disk; friction attachment means formed in an underside of the disk and configured to receive at least a first tab of an attached device and to snugly hold the first tab against the underside of the disk after rotation of the attached device in the keyhole.

Abstract: A device and method for securely tying a shoelace. Two ends of a shoelace are secured within two bobbin ports and the shoelace is wrapped around a bobbin as the bobbin is rotated. A ratchet is attached to the bobbin, rotates with the bobbin, and enables the bobbin to be locked in place (securely tying the shoelace). A frame enables access to the shoelace before, during, and after the shoelace tying procedure.

Abstract: A shoe fastening device for use with lace-up shoes is disclosed. The device comprises a locking head having an aperture through a first side and a locking tab extending from the first side and below the aperture. The locking tab further comprises a plurality of locking ridges on a top surface. An elongated tie extending from a second side of the locking head has a tapered end. The elongated tie further comprises a plurality of locking ridges on a bottom surface. The device comprises a removable badge having a pair of slits near a pair of opposing edges for inserting the elongated tie. The tapered end of the elongated tie is inserted through the aperture of the locking head and pulled to engage the plurality of locking ridges of the locking tab with the plurality of locking ridges of the elongated tie thereby keeping the device in a locked position.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a removable tightening device is described. The tensioning mechanism is removably coupleable with an article without damaging the article so that upon removal, the coupling of the tensioning mechanism with the article is unrecognizable or not readily detectable. The tensioning mechanism is operable with a tension member to maintain a tension of the tension member and thereby maintain a tightness of the article. The tension member is guided along a path about the article, via one or more guide members, and is tensionable, via the tensioning mechanism, to tighten the article.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a glass fiber-based structure comprises steps: using glass fiber as material; using a fiber opening machine to disperse the glass fiber to make them loose; using a carding machine to card the dispersed glass fiber to make them finer and more even; using a fiber gathering machine to gather the carded glass fiber at a specified thickness and width; using a needle punching machine to punch the gathered glass fiber to fabricate the glass fiber into a glass-fiber felt; applying a resin to the glass-fiber felt to form a resined layer; compressing the resined glass-fiber felt to compact the glass-fiber felt in a fixed shape; and drying the fixed glass-fiber felt in a dryer to form a glass fiber-based structure, which is light but has a great thickness and a low density, and is sound-absorbing, sound-insulating, heat-resistant, heat-insulating, heat-preserving, cold-preserving, fireproof, and electricity-insulating.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor that suppresses spreading up of a solution. The method includes forming a porous sintered body made of a valve metal and having an anode wire sticking out therefrom; forming an insulating layer made of a fluorine resin, so as to surround the anode wire; and forming a dielectric layer on the porous sintered body; forming a solid electrolyte layer on the dielectric layer, after forming the insulating layer. The process of forming the insulating layer includes melting granular particles made of a fluorine resin.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a vibrator with a vibrating plate and an electrode for vibrating the vibrating plate includes laminating, forming, filling-in, patterning, subsequently laminating, and subsequently etching. The forming forms a through hole that passes through a conductive film and a second sacrifice film and reaches at least a middle portion in a film thickness direction of a first sacrifice film. The filling-in fills in an auxiliary film for adjusting temperature characteristics including silicon and oxygen from a lower end position to an upper end position of the through hole. The subsequently etching etchs an upper end portion of the auxiliary film, a lower end portion of the auxiliary film, the first sacrifice film, the second sacrifice film, and a third sacrifice film, while leaving the auxiliary film inside the through hole on the vibrating plate, with a use of an etching fluid including hydrogen fluoride.

Abstract: A tool for installing a ring seal within a groove is provided. The groove is disposed within an inner diameter of a flange. The flange has an outer flange portion extended radially outward from the groove. The tool includes a rod and cylinder assembly defining a longitudinal axis along a centerline of a rod of the rod and cylinder assembly. A trigger mechanism is coupled to the rod and cylinder assembly. A flange engagement assembly is attached to the rod and cylinder assembly. The flange engagement assembly includes a main frame having a first end attached to the rod and cylinder assembly and a second end aligned with and extended along the longitudinal axis. A seal installation attachment is removably attachable to the second end of the main frame and structured and arranged to selectively overlay the inner diameter of the flange.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, a driver, a plurality of shafts, and a plurality of arms. The body is configured for insertion into a component and the driver is adapted for movement relative to the body. The plurality of shafts extend through the body and are connected to the plurality of arms. The tool is configured such that contact by the driver against the shaft rotates the plurality of shafts to pivot the plurality of arms.

Abstract: A flotation device that includes a plurality of elongated, tubular members each composed of a buoyant material and interconnected to one another such that each extends in parallel relation to the others and are independently movable relative to one another. The tubular members are movable between a fully deployed position wherein each of the tubular members extend in a common plane and a fully transportable position wherein each of the tubular members are arranged in bundled relation to one another. A pair of cords passes through and interconnects each of the plurality of tubular members together, and a carrying strap is connected to the tubes to provide ease of transporting the device.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus and method for supporting storage devices during manufacture. The apparatus includes structural members and plural slot carriers received in bays in the apparatus. Each slot carrier carries at least one slot arranged to receive a storage device, wherein the slot carriers are insertable and/or removable from the bays through apertures at the front of the apparatus. Clamp assemblies are arranged to releasably clamp the slot carrier to one or more structural members at the sides of the slot carrier.