Abstract: A brush for cleaning a grill or other surface having a bristle assembly of twisted-in-wire material that is removable and replaceable.

Abstract: A toilet brush having a handle grip connected to a pull rod which is adapted to travel freely through a hollow main handle. The pull rod is connected at the other end to a cleaning head assembly, having stiff bristles and an absorbent sponge. The sponge is modified to include a scouring surface. The cleaning head assembly is modified to allow any moisture collected by the absorbent sponge to be extracted by pulling on the hollow main handle and the coil spring placing the hollow main handle back to its original position.

Abstract: In respect of the problem of indicating a broom head (1) which can be produced such that its individual parts are easy to store, wherein the individual parts are fixed to one another following production of the broom head, said broom head (1) comprising a basic body (2) with a plate (3), from which project first cleaning elements (4) for directing towards a surface which is to be cleaned, wherein the plate (3) also has second cleaning elements (5), which assist the cleaning performance of the first cleaning elements (4), projecting from it, is characterized in that the second cleaning elements (5) are arranged on a module (6) which can be introduced, as a separate individual part, into an aperture (9) of the plate (3) such that the second cleaning elements (5) engage through the plate (3).

Abstract: A broom and a manufacturing method thereof, the broom comprising at least a broom handle (1) and a broom core; the bottom of the broom handle (1) is provided with a transverse plate (2; the broom core is fixed on the transverse plate (2), and comprises more than one bundle of brushes; the brushes are provided with dispersed slender resilient strips (9) thereon for cleaning the ground; the resilient strips (9) take up more than ½ the length of the brushes; the side surface of the resilient strips (9) is arc-shaped, and tapers from top to bottom; the bottom end of the resilient strips (9) is a thickened layer.

Abstract: A brush for powder cosmetics has S strands and Z strands of synthetic fiber hair materials at its tip. The brush for powder cosmetics is characterized in that the twisting pitches of S strands and Z strands at the brush tip part are 10 mm to 30 mm and when the tip of the brush is deflected to trap a cheek color, face powder, powder foundation or other powder cosmetic to be contained in the brush tip part, the powder can be trapped evenly over nearly the entire surfaces at the ends of brush hair materials.

Abstract: Implements may include an adjustable ferrule to manipulate an applicator to take various configurations for application of cosmetic products to a variety of areas of skin. An example cosmetic implement comprises a handle coupled to an applicator and an adjustable ferrule configured to move along an axis of the handle. In some examples, when the adjustable ferrule is in a first position the applicator may have a first shape; however, when the ferrule is placed in a second position the applicator may have a second shape different from the first shape.

Abstract: This invention is intended to address the American obesity crisis by combining three of China's treasured art forms, calligraphy, brush painting and tai chi, into an easy to use exercise implement. The sword brush utilizes the whole body moving as one to stimulate healing energy, or Qi. This energy in turn spurs creativity so that beautiful works of art can be generated. The Tai Chi Sword Brush is novel because it serves simultaneous purposes of practicing the ancient martial art of Tai Chi, cultivating Qi, exercising the body, mind, and spirit, as well as creative expression through calligraphy and painting. This utility model, claiming foreign priority, discloses an artist's brush in the size and shape of a Tai Chi sword, including a grip gear hand blade; front end of said model can be used as non-lethal weapon in martial arts practice or as a brush to apply ink or paint to paper in an artistic medium. There are 5 claims submitted with 3 drawings.

Abstract: A pad includes a leading edge, a trailing edge having a thickness different from a thickness of the leading edge, a first portion oriented to engage a surface, and a second portion oriented to engage the surface. The second portion is more fluid absorbent than the first portion.

Abstract: A tool for distributing adhesive material on a flat surface, comprising two opposite side portions and a comb portion connecting said side portions, said side sections defining together with said comb portion on three sides a U-shaped open space for receiving adhesive material, and said comb portion having teeth and intermediate indentations. At least one of said side portions comprises at least one oblique section that is inclined towards an opposite side portion.

Abstract: Assembly for the production of a wiping system (1), comprising a terminal part (4) of a wiper arm (3) designed to move a wiper blade (2), and a connecting interface (5) for conveying a liquid to the wiper blade (2), said assembly further comprising one sliding element (6) having a first position for locking a connecting device of the wiper blade (2) on said terminal part (4), and a second position enabling the terminal part (4) and the connecting device to be separated, said sliding element (6) being further able to hang said connecting interface (5) either on the connecting device in the first position or on the terminal part (4) in the second position.

Abstract: A wiper blade includes a blade rubber and a rubber holder. In the rubber holder, a water channel through which a washing liquid flows along a longitudinal direction is provided. In the rubber holder, an injection port that communicates with the water channel and is configured to be opened by water pressure and inject the washing liquid is provided. The injection port is formed into a slit shape, and a plurality of injection ports are provided in the longitudinal direction. A width of the injection ports varies along the longitudinal direction, and the injection port closer to an outer end side has a larger slit width. A larger amount of the washing liquid is injected from the injection port having a larger slit width, and the injection amount of the washing liquid becomes larger toward the outer end side at which more washing liquid is required.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for producing a vehicle windscreen wiper system, comprising an end piece (12) of a wiper holder, said wiper holder being intended to move a wiper (14), a connection interface (20) and an intermediate piece (30), said assembly being able to take up a working position in which said interface (20) is free with respect to said end piece (12) and a service position in which said interface (20) is retained in an oriented manner with respect to said end piece (12) by said intermediate piece (30). The invention also relates to a connecting device for a vehicle windscreen wiper system, comprising the assembly as above, a connector (40) intended to be fixed to said wiper (14) and an adapter (50) for attaching the connector (40) to said wiper holder. The invention also relates to a vehicle windscreen wiper system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing a windscreen wiper (16) to a drive arm (12) of a wiping system (10), said device comprising a terminal part (14) of an arm (12), a connector (20) intended to be fixed to the wiper (16), a coupling adapter (50) for coupling the connector (20) to said arm (12), and an intermediate part (40), said adapter (50) comprising means for holding it onto the arm in a nominal immobilizing position, said intermediate part (40) being mobile in said terminal part (14) relative to the adapter (50), and comprising means for releasing and/or locking said holding means, so as to allow the adapter (50) to be mounted on and/or removed from the arm (12) and/or so as to retain the adapter (50) on the arm (12) in the nominal immobilizing position. The invention also relates to a wiping system (10) comprising such a fixing device.

Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly (1) for producing a motor vehicle windscreen wiping system (3), including an end fitting (5) of a wiper arm (7) adapted to move a wiper (9) and a connection interface (11), notably a hydraulic and/or electrical connector for feeding a liquid to the wiper (9) and/or for heating the liquid or the wiper, said end fitting (5) being configured to accept an adapter (13) allowing rotation between said arm (7) and the wiper (9), said assembly (1) being adapted to occupy a working position in which said connection interface (11) is free relative to said end fitting (5) and a service position in which said connection interface (11) can be oriented relative to said end fitting (5), said end fitting (5) being configured to guide said connection interface (11) in the working position and in the service position.

Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for producing a vehicle windscreen wiping system (10), including an end fitting (14) of a wiper arm (12) adapted to move a wiper (16), a connection interface (50), and an intermediate part (40) called clamp, said assembly being adapted to occupy a working position in which said interface (50) is free relative to said end fitting (14) and a so-called service position in which said interface (50) is retained in an oriented manner inside said end fitting (14) by said clamp (40). The invention also relates to a connection device for a vehicle windscreen wiping system (10) comprising such an assembly as well as a vehicle windscreen wiping system (10) comprising a wiper (16), a wiper arm (12) and such a connection device.

Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly (1) for producing a motor vehicle windscreen wiping system (3), including an end fitting (5) of a wiper arm (7) adapted to move a wiper (9), a hydraulic and/or electrical connector (11) for feeding a liquid to the wiper and/or for heating the liquid, said end fitting (5) being configured to accept an adapter (13) allowing rotation between said arm (7) and the wiper (9), said end fitting (5) internally accepting said connector (11), said end fitting (5) being configured to engage said hydraulic and/or electrical connector (11), in an oriented manner relative to the end fitting (5), in a so-called service position, allowing the disconnection and/or the connection of the connector (11) on the arm (7).

Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus including a self-cleaning device is disclosed. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a self-cleaning device configured to clean a cylindrical scrub-cleaning tool that is rubbed against a substrate surface. The self-cleaning device includes a cleaning body having an inner circumferential surface that is shaped along an circumferential surface of the scrub-cleaning tool, and at least one cleaning nozzle configured to eject a cleaning fluid toward the circumferential surface of the scrub-cleaning tool through a gap between the circumferential surface of the scrub-cleaning tool and the inner circumferential surface of the cleaning body.

Abstract: A dust cleaning device includes a tray, a cover assembled to the tray, and an air nozzle. The tray defines recesses for receiving lens barrels. A bottom of each of the recesses defines a through hole communicating with the lens barrel. The cover includes a main body and an inlet tube. The main body includes a top wall, a bottom wall, sidewalls, guide passages between the top and bottom walls, an inlet passage, and outlet passages. The inlet tube extends from the top wall. The guide passages criss-cross and communicate with each other. The sidewalls shield the guide passages. The inlet passage communicates with an inside of the inlet tube and one of the guide passages. The outlet passages communicate with the guide passages and are exposed at the bottom wall. The outlet passages are aligned with the respective recesses. The air nozzle is mounted in the inlet tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dust suction apparatus includes: an upper plate 110 forming an upper part of a housing, which includes a plurality of suction ports 111 formed therein at a predetermined interval, and is connected with a vibration device 300 so as to be horizontally vibrated; a lower plate 130 forming a lower part of the housing and including a stepped portion formed on an inner side wall along an upper edge portion thereof so as to have the upper plate placed thereon, such that a storage space for storing the dust which has fallen down through the suction ports 111 is defined between the upper plate 110 the lower plate 130; and elastic actuating members 120 disposed between the upper plate 110 and the lower plate 130 to selectively open the suction ports 111 while normally closing the suction ports by elastic force stored therein.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the present invention provides a steam cleaning device, the device comprising a supply of water for generating steam, and a steam cleaning head for ejecting steam generated from said supply of water in proximity to a surface to be cleaned, wherein the steam cleaning head comprises a portion for receiving a composition adapted to be used in conjunction with such a steam cleaning device, the portion being perfused by steam during ejection by said steam cleaning head of steam generated from said supply of water. This has the advantage that the composition may be changed by a user dependent only on the user's requirements and the rate of consumption of the composition, and independently of both the rate of consumption of water by the steam cleaning device and any need to remove, clean or replace a cleaning cloth mounted on the steam cleaning head.

Abstract: A hand held blower/vacuum device includes an impeller mounted in a scroll housing and a handle by which the device may be suspended and which is rotatably mounted to turn between vacuum and blower positions. In both of the blower and vacuum positions a longitudinal axis of the grip generally lies in an upright plane that passes through a centre of gravity of the device, and the grip is disposed above the centre of gravity, such that the device hangs below the grip in different balanced orientations in the blower and vacuum positions.

Abstract: An upright surface cleaning apparatus, such as an upright vacuum cleaner, is provided wherein the upright section is moveable sideways about a pivot axis wherein the pivot axis is angled forwardly and downwardly. In other embodiments, a surface cleaning head is provided which is moveable sideways and is biased to the centered position. In other embodiments, a surface cleaning head is moveable sideways and is provided with a detent mechanism to inhibit sideways movement when in the storage position. In other embodiments, a surface cleaning apparatus is also provided which alternately uses a cleaning head adapted to receive a cloth or a traditional surface cleaning head.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle having a rotatable member arranged around a longitudinal axis for picking up particles from a surface to be cleaned, and a cleaning arrangement for removing articles entangled on the rotatable member. The cleaning arrangement has at least one support surface provided on at least one radially projecting member of the rotatable member, and at least one cleaning member movable between a resting position in which the cleaning member is arranged at a distance from the support surface and at least one cleaning position in the vicinity of the rotatable member. In the cleaning position, the cleaning member co-operates with at least one segment of the support surface to remove any entangled articles from the rotatable member as the rotatable member rotates. The at least one support surface comprises a number of segments arranged at an individual respective radius in relation to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A nozzle of dust blower is mainly a hollow tube with one open end connected to the dust blower and the other end a closed end. The wall near the closed end has several outlets on the same side toward a radial direction of the tube, so that the high-pressure air blown by the dust blower into the tube blows out of the outlets in the radial direction. Corresponding to each of the outlets, the tube has an auxiliary nozzle base. Each nozzle base has a passage connected to the corresponding outlet. The passage of each of the nozzle bases extends along the radial direction of the tube. The end of each of the nozzle bases near the tube has at least one inlet, so as to suck more air into the nozzle base as the air is blown out.

Abstract: A writing instrument (1) is provided with an erasing member (2) mounted to the rear end section of the writing instrument body (3) or to the front end section of a cap (4). The end section has a fitting section (14) which is disposed on the center axis and a connection section (15) which connects the end section and the fitting section (14). The erasing member (2) has a fitting hole (2c) which receives both the fitting section (14) and the connection section (15). When the erasing member (2) is mounted in position, a gap space (17) is formed around the connection section (15).

Abstract: An adjustable door closer has a hollow pedestal with a first and a second chamber as well as an actuating groove. An actuating device is set into the actuating groove. A first piston assembly is set into the first chamber and a second piston assembly set into the second chamber. A partition wall is formed between the first and second chambers. Due to a laterally configured flow resistance unit, the holes to be set into the first and second chambers are reduced to three, including a no connecting hole and first and second backflow bypass holes, all of which are connected only to the second chamber from the partition wall. As such, the flow path structure is simplified compared to the five holes required for typical structures. The adjustable door closer could reduce significantly the manufacturing cost and realize better regulating functions with improved applicability and economic benefits.

Abstract: A caster wheel for a transportation vehicles comprises an axle assembly, a core, a polyurethane tread, and an elastomeric infill, interposed between an aluminum core and a polyurethane tread. The wheel is manufactured by a multi-stage injection molding or liquid cast process, in which the tread and core are formed separately by injection or liquid cast molding, located in a mold, whilst the elastomeric infill is molded between them. A mechanical interlock is achieved directly between the tread and the elastomeric infill of the aluminum core, whilst the core and the infill are directly mechanically and chemically bonded. The invention wheel cores have oblong slots to let the liquid cast polyurethane flow through and create a strong mechanical and chemical bond. Thus a method of manufacturing forming a relatively rigid core part, forming a ground engaging tread, and molding an elastomeric infill between the core and the tread.

Abstract: The invention relates to a furniture hinge comprising a hinge arm having a longitudinal axis, a hinge cup that is connected to the hinge arm and is mounted such as to be pivotable relative to the hinge arm between a closed position and an open position, and further comprising a linear damper having a linear damping stroke for damping a movement of the furniture hinge, wherein the linear damper is arranged at the hinge cup and, jointly therewith, can be arranged within a bore of a furniture item in the installed position, wherein in the open position of the furniture hinge in a plan view, the direction of the linear damping stroke of the linear damper runs at an acute angle (alpha) relative to the longitudinal axis of the hinge arm, the acute angle (alpha) being between 3° and 20°.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a hinge structure. The hinge structure includes a shaft, a bracket, a torsion assembly and a first washer. The shaft is fixed to the first body. The bracket is fixed to the second body and rotatably connected to the shaft. The bracket includes two assembling portions fixed to each other. The torsion assembly is disposed on the shaft and provides torsion to the hinge structure. The first washer is fixed to the shaft and located between the two assembling portions. Two sides of the first washer contact the two assembling portions respectively to increase the torsion of the hinge structure through the frictional force between the first washer and the two assembling portions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting device capable of opening and engaging in dual directions, which includes: a supporter; a corresponding supporter capable of being engaged with the supporter; and two connection bars parallel to each other, each of the connection bars is respectively parallel to the supporter and the corresponding supporter, and two ends of each of the connection bars are respectively pivoted with the supporter and the corresponding supporter thereby allowing the corresponding supporter to be rotated and unfolded towards an end direction of the supporter or to be rotated and unfolded towards an opposite end direction of the supporter so as to form the dual-directional opening operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting device capable of opening and engaging in dual directions, which includes: a supporter; a corresponding supporter capable of being engaged with the supporter; and two connection bars parallel to each other, each of the connection bars is respectively parallel to the supporter and the corresponding supporter, and two ends of each of the connection bars are respectively pivoted with the supporter and the corresponding supporter thereby allowing the corresponding supporter to be rotated and unfolded towards an end direction of the supporter or to be rotated and unfolded towards an opposite end direction of the supporter so as to form the dual-directional opening operation.

Abstract: Electrospinning from a melt or solution by means of an electric field between a fibre source such as a spinneret or a bubble surface and a moving collector comprising a wire card of which the wires are electrically connected. The spinneret or melt or solution may be held at high potential and the wires earthed. The method produces an aligned nanofibre web that can be made into strands, yarns, cable or rope or non-woven fabrics such as stitch bonded and stitch knitted fabric.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus including a chamber having a substantially open lower end positioned above a collector surface, at least one fiber inlet positioned above the lower end, a first multiplicity of rollers positioned within the chamber wherein each roller has a multiplicity of projections extending outwardly from a circumferential surface surrounding a center axis of rotation, a second multiplicity of rollers positioned within the chamber above the first multiplicity of rollers wherein each of the second multiplicity of rollers has a multiplicity of projections extending outwardly from a circumferential surface surrounding a center axis of rotation, the second multiplicity of rollers positioned so at least a portion of the projections extending outwardly from the circumferential surfaces of each of the second multiplicity of rollers vertically overlaps with at least a portion of the projections extending outwardly from the circumferential surface of at least one of the first multiplicity of rollers.

Abstract: A reversibly locking assembly such as stethoscope holster or for other devices. The stethoscope holder comprises a clip adapted for attachment to an article of clothing wherein the clip comprises a clip channel wherein the clip channel comprises an upper section and a lower section wherein the lower section is wider than the upper section. A stethoscope connector is provided which is adapted for attachment to a stethoscope. The stethoscope has a tube and when the tube is aligned with the clip channel the assymettric plate passes through the upper section. When the tube is not aligned with the clip channel the assymetric plate does not pass through the upper section.

Abstract: The pinching operation is facilitated. A hose clamp (H1) is formed by bending a strip-like plate material (1) into a ring-like configuration, and includes a first end portion (5) having a first pinching operation surface (9), and a second end portion (6) having a second pinching operation surface (15). A through-hole (7) is open near the center in the longitudinal direction of the first pinching operation surface (9). At the time of bending into ring-like configuration, expansion regions (19) arranged at both side portions in the width direction of the second pinching operation surface (15) are folded at folding edges (20) with respect to a proximal region (18), whereby the second pinching operation surface (15) is narrowed in the width direction and can enter the through-hole (7). After bending into ring-like configuration, the expansion regions (19) are unfolded at the folding edges (20) and regain a widened state.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a Self-Retracting Lifeline Connecting System (SRLCS) that securely attaches to a fall-protection safety harness, and further provides connections to a plurality of safety devices. In an illustrative example, the SRLCS may include a D-pad adapted for rear attachment to a back-pad of a safety harness. In some examples the D-pad may have webbing apertures through which two sections of webbing may be threaded in a criss-crossed manner. In some embodiments, the D-pad may provide an attachment for a first harness ring. In some exemplary embodiments, the D-pad may also provide a tunnel structure for routing a second harness ring therethrough. In an illustrative example, the tunnel may be located immediately adjacent the criss-cross location of the two sections of webbing, thereby permitting a carabiner to make use of the tunnel to capture the two sections of webbing.

Abstract: A slider provided with a stopping mechanism has a press molded slider body and a stopping pawl body. The stopping pawl body has a main body, a pawl portion extending from one end side of the main body, an extending portion extending from the other end side of the main body, and a projecting portion projecting from a tip portion of the extending portion, and the extending portion has a rotation support part of the stopping pawl body. A contact surface with which the rotation support part of the upper blade is in contact is formed into a flat surface. According to this constitution, a defect and failure of the stopping mechanism hardly occur in the slider, so that the stopping mechanism can be stably operated for a long period of time.

Abstract: A safety pin for fastening accessories includes a base part having a body in a longitudinal direction; a pin fastening part which is coupled to one end of the base part, and to which at least one pin extended in the longitudinal direction of the base part is fastened; a pin coupling part which is coupled to the other end of the base part, and which has a pin coupling groove to which the pin of the pin fastening part is inserted and coupled; and a loop button part which is coupled to the pin fastening part.

Abstract: Packaging process tools and packaging methods for semiconductor devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a packaging process tool for semiconductor devices includes a mechanical structure including a frame. The frame includes a plurality of apertures adapted to retain a plurality of integrated circuit dies therein. The frame includes at least one hollow region.

Abstract: A machine tool having a turning function and a milling function includes a spindle, a spindle housing supporting the spindle in a rotatable manner, a main clamp provided at the spindle, an auxiliary clamp provided at the spindle housing, and a double arm with a first gripper and a second gripper. The auxiliary clamp clamps a tool holder together with the main clamp during fixing a fixed tool. The double arm exchanges a tool holder grasped at the first gripper for another tool holder grasped at the second gripper by rotating and sliding movements. The auxiliary clamp is arranged at a position not interfering with the double arm that moves during exchanging tool holders. By such a configuration, a machine tool achieving a clamping force sufficient to withstand the load during a turning process, and that allows tool exchange in a short period of time, and a tool holder employed in such a machine tool, can be provided.

Abstract: An apparatus is for disconnecting an optical fiber connector assembly from an adaptor. The optical fiber connector assembly includes an optical fiber wire set. The apparatus includes an engaging unit and a gripping bar. The engaging unit is configured to detachably engage a connector body of the optical fiber connector assembly, and defines a containing space so as to contain the connector body therein. The gripping bar extends from the engaging unit. The engaging unit includes a base that is configured to abut against a top or bottom surface of the connector body, and a pair of jaws each formed on a respective one of a pair of opposite lateral sides of the base. The containing space is defined cooperatively by the base and the jaws.

Abstract: A system for positioning post sleeves is provided including a plurality of post sleeve positioning devices and a spacing mechanism. Each post sleeve positioning device is configured to receive a respective post sleeve and to enable selective adjustment of a position and orientation of the respective post sleeve. The spacing mechanism is coupleable between the pair of post sleeve positioning devices to determine or control the position and orientation of the post sleeve received by one of the pair of post sleeves positioning devices relative to the post sleeve received by the other one of the pair of post sleeve positioning devices. Related systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A lifter bar assembly for a crushing mill is disclosed including: a plurality of lifter bar segments; the segments being arranged to be installed adjacent to one another to form a lifter bar; wherein each of the segments are of a weight which can be safely handled by a team of two people.

Abstract: A tire mounting apparatus is constructed from a first working mechanism and a second working mechanism that are separate from each other. The first working mechanism is provided with a tire holding device for holding a tire and with a temporary tightening device for temporarily tightening nuts onto hub bolts to which the tire is mounted. The second working mechanism is provided with a final tightening device means for finally tightening the temporarily tightened nuts. The final tightening device includes two nut runners and an interval adjuster for adjusting an interval between the two nut runners.

Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes first and second end boards. A first height adjustment mechanism is secured to the first end board via a first mounting member and a second height adjustment mechanism is secured to the second end board via a second mounting member. The second height adjustment mechanism is independent of the first height adjustment mechanism. An external housing member is engagable with one of the first and second mounting members. A transition box is operatively engagable with one of the first and second height adjustment mechanisms. The transition box is positioned within the external housing such that the transition box is substantially inhibited from rotation during height adjustment of the bed system. A drive shaft interconnects the transition box, at a first end thereof, and the other of the first and second height adjustment mechanisms, at a second end thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus to aid in the making of a light filtering window shade from shade fabric comprised of a series of longitudinal vane members having their longitudinal edges respectively secured to front and rear fabric panels. The apparatus comprises an assembly table and a roller tube positioning rail. The table has first and second ends with the first end adapted to facilitate the cutting of the shade fabric to a desired length. The roller tube positioning rail is releasably securable to the assembly table and releasably receives a roller tube having one end of the shade fabric secured thereto. The positioning rail permits the roller tube, and the shade fabric secured thereto, to be set-off a predetermined distance from the first end of the assembly table. The positioning rail maintains the roller tube generally parallel to the first end of the assembly table.

Abstract: A toilet installation tool for assisting an installer in aligning a toilet mounting hole in a base of a toilet with a closet bolt projecting upward from a bathroom floor includes a sleeve configured to removably mount on the closet bolt in alignment with a vertical axis of the closet bolt, and a light source attached to a top end of the sleeve. The sleeve and the light source are sized to pass through the toilet mounting hole and are removable from the closet bolt after a toilet has been lowered onto the bathroom floor. The invention may be embodied as a kit having two light sources and two or more interchangeable sleeves of different lengths. A method of mounting a toilet on a pair of closet bolts using the toilet installation tool is also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a safety chain tool for use with gooseneck trailers. Various embodiments of the tool allow the user to remotely affix the safety chains of a gooseneck trailer, and are configured so as to be left in the bed of the truck during transport so as to allow for easy removal of the chains. In certain implementations, the tool comprises an elongate shaft with a handle at one end and a coupling mechanism at the other, wherein the coupling mechanism is fixedly attached to a chain and a clasp. In certain embodiments, the shaft contains a operational mechanism configured to actuate the clasp. In certain embodiments, this actuation is achieved by extending the ends of the shaft relative to one another.

Abstract: Apparatus for the industrial production of photovoltaic concentrator modules, consisting of a module frame, a lens disc, a sensor carrier disc and an electrical line routing arrangement, comprising the following features: a) a mount for the stress-free mounting of a module frame by means of clamping elements on both longitudinal sides and stop elements on both transverse sides, wherein the setting of the clamping elements takes place by means of the displacement and rotation of a switching rod, b) a device for a punctiform application of acrylic and a linear application of silicone onto the bearing surfaces of the module frame, c) a respective device for placing the sensor carrier disc or the lens disc, wherein these discs are transported in a stress-free fashion by means of special suction apparatuses and are emplaced with a centrally starting, predetermined contact pressure, d) a device for measuring the respective disc position and for positioning a sensor carrier disc or a lens disc, e) a device for the f

Abstract: An apparatus and method for installation of a frame assembly to a body may include a tooling assembly configured to support a frame assembly, the tooling assembly being positioned with respect to a body, wherein the frame assembly is positioned with respect to the body at a plurality of predetermined engineering locations.