Abstract: A friction unit includes a friction piece and a retention portion, the friction piece being configured to allow generation of frictional heat to cause handwriting in thermochromic ink to undergo a thermochromic change and the retention portion being configured to allow retention of the friction piece and attachment to and detachment from a barrel or cap of a thermochromic writing instrument. The retention portion has a tubular side wall forming an internal space opening at least downward, the side wall has at least one vent hole formed to communicate with the internal space, and air is allowed to flow between the vent hole, the internal space, and the downward opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a heated throw. The heated throw includes rectangular shawl body with an electric heating layer laid inside. A connector which is electrically connected to the electric heating layer and a silicone key is fixed to a position, relatively close to a corner, on the shawl body. The silicone key is sewn on the shawl body to facilitate an operation and avoid a solution of directly operating by a controller, so that the heated throw is more convenient and fast to use. The electric heating layer and the silicone key are electrically connected to the connector. The connector is connected to a plug through the controller. The controller is used for controlling heating output of the electric heating layer, and exchanging heated throw state information and user control information with the silicone key through the connector.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an electric heating blanket. The electric heating blanket includes a rectangular electric heating blanket body with an electric heating layer laid inside. A connector which is electrically connected to the electric heating layer and a silicon key is fixed to the central position on the electric heating blanket body. The silicon key is sewn on the electric heating blanket body to facilitate operation and avoid a solution of directly operating by a controller, so that the electric heating blanket is more convenient and fast to use. The electric heating layer and the silicon key are electrically connected to the connector. The connector is connected to a plug through the controller. The controller is used for controlling heating output of the electric heating layer, and exchanging electric heating blanket state information and user control information with the silicon key through the connector.

Abstract: The coating film peeling nut of the present invention has a notch 13 formed in an inner surface of a nut main body 10 on which a female screw 12 is formed, the notch 13 extending in a direction different from that of a lead angle of the female screw 12. The notch 13 is formed helically, and a winding direction thereof is the same as that of the female screw 12. A pitch of the notch 13 is 2 to 10 times a pitch of the female screw 12, and a depth of the notch 13 is 20 to 80% of a thread height of the female screw 12.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides furniture pads having multiple segments that can coupled and decoupled to accommodate a desired size. The pads include a body of a protective material, with an inner segment and a first outer segment. The inner segment has at least one smaller cross-sectional dimension than the outer segment. Additional outer segments can have progressively increasing cross-sectional dimensions such that the all resulting segments are nested.

Abstract: A tubular string includes a first tubular member with a pin end with pin threads and a pin external load shoulder. The tubular string also includes a second tubular member with a box end with a box external load shoulder and box threads, the pin threads being threadable into the box threads to form a connection, wherein the pin external load shoulder has an outer diameter (OD) that is different than an OD of the box external load shoulder. A load distribution sleeve is locatable between the first and second tubular members when threaded together and includes a first end facing the first tubular member and a second end facing the second tubular member, wherein the ODs of the load distribution sleeve first and second ends match the ODs of the pin and box external load shoulders respectively. The load distribution sleeve contacts the pin and box external load shoulders and distributes a make-up load between the pin and box external load shoulders when the connection is made up.

Abstract: Systems for positioning and bonding a nutplate to a substrate having an aperture include a nutplate engagement fixture and a temperature sensor retention fixture. The nutplate engagement fixture includes a rigid tube and an elastomeric tube engaged with the rigid tube, the elastomeric tube having an elongated tube sized to provide a friction fit with the aperture and retain the elastomeric tube within the aperture. The rigid tube is operable to engage the nutplate at one end and the elastomeric tube is configured to anchor the nutplate engagement fixture at the aperture and secure the nutplate in contact with the substrate. The temperature sensor retention fixture includes a fixture body sized and configured to engage with the nutplate and at least one passageway within the fixture body sized and configured to allow a temperature sensor to be inserted or embedded therein with an end proximal a surface of the nutplate.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes an insulated cabinet having a sidewall with a passthrough opening through the sidewall. A resilient insulating member is disposed in the passthrough opening. The resilient insulating member includes flaps that form an airtight seal between the resilient insulating member and the passthrough opening. At least one utility line extends through an aperture in the resilient insulating member. The utility line may comprise fluid conduit, electrical line, or the like that operably connect one or more components through the sidewall of the cabinet.

Abstract: A cable clamping device for a housing of a sealed electrical connector comprises a grid having an orifice adapted to receive a cable and clamp the cable in the orifice.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for finger and/or grip training including detachable hold features for engaging a user's finger to work against a load.

Abstract: A wiring-harness includes an electrical-connector and a staging-device. The staging-device has a cavity defining a flexible-member in compressive contact with the electrical-connector. The flexible-member is configured to removably retain the electrical-connector within the cavity. The cavity locates the electrical-connector in a predetermined-position within the staging-device, such that the electrical-connector is presented to an assembler in the predetermined-position. The staging-device is particularly useful in automated, i.e. robotic, installation of the wiring-harness.

Abstract: Handle assemblies for coupling to a shaft are provided. Each assembly includes a handle having an end wall with a fastener passage extending therethrough and a side wall extending from the end wall to an open end. In one embodiment, an adapter assembly includes a nut, a collet having a fastener portion carrying the nut and a compression portion receiving the shaft, and a clamp mounted on the compression portion and tightened around the compression portion to compress the collet to the shaft. A fastener extends through the fastener passage and into the nut. In another embodiment, the handle defines a conical pocket in communication with the fastener passage. An adapter in the pocket includes circumferentially spaced jaws having conical outer surfaces and inner surfaces engaging the shaft and hinged connectors extending circumferentially between adjacent jaws. A fastener extends through the fastener passage and into the shaft.

Abstract: A fence post having an eyelet with wire capture structure to capture a fence wire passing through the fence post and prevent it from escaping once the fence post has been inserted into the ground. Tension is applied to the fence wire during insertion of the fence post into the ground, the wire being restrained from passing through the eyelet once the lock bar has been allowed to fall into a closed position. This then ensures that each length of wire is restrained in place under tension.

Abstract: A tow kit is disclosed having a thimble slider engaged with a plurality of tethers. The thimble slider may have a generally C-shaped body with a back portion and opposing end portions. The thimble slider may also have a channel formed within outer surfaces of the back and opposing end portions, and an elongated separator connected to an inner surface of the back portion and extending in a direction generally orthogonal to the back portion to define two portions. A tether can engage the channel to equally distribute weight applied to the two ends of the tether. A sling can engage the inner surface of the back portion. At least one other tether can engage the sling.

Abstract: Electrical box assemblies, cable clamps and cable clamp assemblies are provided. The cable clamps include a base, cable guides, and clamping members that grip an electrical cable passing through the base. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box, and a cable clamp or a cable clamp assembly. The cable clamp assemblies include dual cable clamps that can fit within pry-outs in an electrical box or that can be releasably secured to an electrical box adjacent pry-outs in an electrical box.

Abstract: The disclosure presents exemplary embodiments of a cartridge nut concept for conduit fittings. The cartridge nut concept may include the feature of loosely retaining one or more conduit gripping devices with a fitting component such as a male or female threaded nut. The cartridge nut concept may be realized using one or more geometry or shape features or characteristics of one or more conduit gripping devices. Still further, the cartridge nut concept may be realized in combination with a ferrule cartridge concept.

Abstract: A downspout diverter for rainwater collection that is installed through a hole in the wall of a downspout and functions as a gate valve by redirecting the flow of water from a pan-like Interior gate through a fitted bushing and exterior hose spout. The gate can be turned from its horizontal capture position to its vertical non-capture position by rotating the bushing. It is easy to install and remove without disconnecting the downspout, and its small size and accessory plug effect a finished appearance to the downspout.

Abstract: A one-piece electrical fitting for connecting an electrical cable to a junction box, the electrical fitting including a tubular connector body including a leading end, a trailing end, a cap, an inner bore, and one or more grounding tangs and locking tangs. The grounding tangs include flanges and the locking tangs include free ends. A seat extends between the flanges of the grounding tangs and the free end of the locking tangs. One or more cable retaining tangs extend inward from the connector body into the inner bore. The electrical fitting is stamped and formed from a flat blank of metal. A tab and notch arrangement on the blank facilitates forming the blank into the tubular connector body. The fitting provides electrical continuity between the electrical cable, the fitting, and the junction box and stain relief to resist inadvertent removal of the electrical cable from the fitting.

Abstract: An inter-wire connection structure includes: first and second wires connected to each other and each having a core sheathed with an insulating sheath section and including a plurality of element wires; a single-wire structure section in which the plurality of element wires of at least one of the cores exposed from the insulating sheath sections are made into a single; a core joint section in which both the cores exposed from the insulating sheath sections are joined at a position where an entire region of the single-wire structure section is not overlapped, and having an outer peripheral surface in a shape of a circumferential surface; and a tube tightly covering portions of the cores exposed from the insulating sheath sections including the single-wire structure section and the core joint section, and portions of the insulating sheath sections.

Abstract: Embodiments of an integrated piping conduit in accordance with aspects of the present invention include a push-to-connect fitting integrated with an adaptor device and associated methods that facilitate the re-use of push fittings without damage to the fitting elements or the pipe, while also facilitating connection to boxes such as electrical boxes in a manner that meets requirements and saves time for professionals dealing with the otherwise challenging management of multiple wires, cables and/or connections. Embodiments can incorporate an integrated release pusher and locking mechanism that allows for quick locking and unlocking of piping elements within a fitting. Embodiments can also include an adaptor having integrated head and body portions, and an ear member extending at least partially radially outwardly and at least partially axially outwardly from the outer surface of the body portion.

Abstract: A non-conductive wire splice apparatus having a connector configured to be coupled between a first wire and a second wire. The connector having a non-conductor coupled between a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The first sleeve being attachable to the first wire. The second sleeve being attachable to the second wire opposite the first sleeve. The non-conductor being configured to electrically insulate the first wire from the second wire. An electrical current in the first wire is insulated from being conducted to the second wire.

Abstract: A twist-locking fitting for securing a strut to a rod includes first and second fitting pieces. Each fitting piece includes a half-nut portion having an interior surface defining an axis extending through first and second axial ends of the half-nut portion. Each fitting piece includes an outer flange extending outward from adjacent the first axial end of the half-nut portion and an inner flange extending outward from adjacent the second axial end of the half-nut portion. The inner flange is spaced axially apart from the outer flange to define a clearance gap. The fitting pieces are positionable on the strut in an unsecured position in which the fitting pieces are movable relative to one another. The fitting pieces are rotatable relative to the strut to move from the unsecured position to a secured position, in which the fitting pieces are fixed relative to one another on the strut.

Abstract: A flexible conduit fitting system includes a housing that defines at least part of a flexible conduit fitting, and a resilient clip supported by the housing. The flexible conduit fitting may include an aperture for receiving an end of a flexible wiring conduit. The resilient clip may have an engagement portion that extends into the aperture of the flexible conduit fitting to engage the generally corrugated outer structure of the flexible wiring conduit. The housing may be configured to support the resilient clip in a manner that allows the resilient clip to flex in a direction of movement of the flexible wiring conduit when the flexible wiring conduit is being inserted into the aperture and past the engagement portion, but to not substantially flex in the direction of movement of the flexible wiring conduit when attempting to withdraw the flexible wiring conduit from the aperture.

Abstract: A coil spring for cosmetic material is a one spring where a first spring part and a second spring part whose winding wire diameters and spring constants differ from one another are continuously and integrally formed via a stepped part. Accordingly, the use of the first spring part and the second spring part allows, for example, achieving absorbing an impact in both directions of an axial direction and sequential movements of the components constituting the cosmetic container, thus allowing providing wide variety of functions with the one spring. For example, the use of the stepped part also allows locking the component constituting the cosmetic container.

Abstract: A twist-locking fitting for securing a strut to a rod includes first and second fitting pieces. Each fitting piece includes a half-nut portion having an interior surface defining an axis extending through first and second axial ends of the half-nut portion. Each fitting piece includes an outer flange extending outward from adjacent the first axial end of the half-nut portion and an inner flange extending outward from adjacent the second axial end of the half-nut portion. The inner flange is spaced axially apart from the outer flange to define a clearance gap. The fitting pieces are positionable on the strut in an unsecured position in which the fitting pieces are movable relative to one another. The fitting pieces are rotatable relative to the strut to move from the unsecured position to a secured position, in which the fitting pieces are fixed relative to one another on the strut.

Abstract: A socket contact which is reduced in manufacturing costs and has a spring member difficult to be removed from a socket contact body. The socket contact includes a socket contact body, and a spring member fitted on the socket contact body. The spring member includes an elastic annular portion and at least one protruding portion provided on the elastic annular portion. A hollow cylindrical contact portion of the socket contact body for receiving a pin contact therein is formed with at least one slit that extends in a receiving direction in which the contact portion receives the pin contact therein, and a hole that receives the protruding portion for limiting the movement of the spring member in a direction parallel to the receiving direction.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of manufacturing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The method may include providing a fluid retaining layer; wrapping a plurality of tensile armour elements around the fluid retaining layer; and wrapping a crush resistant elongate body that houses at least one fibre element around the fluid retaining layer and radially between two of the plurality of tensile armour elements. Matrix material provided in the elongate body may be cured subsequent to fitting the pipe body to an end fitting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid pin (14) for connecting a piston for an internal combustion engine to a piston rod, the hybrid pin (14) consisting of a sleeve (3) made of steel and consisting of a core (2) which is pressed into the sleeve (3) and which is made of a lightweight metal alloy that can be cold-formed. The inner surface of the sleeve (3) has a profile, whereby an elastic elongation of the core (3) in the axial direction after the core (3) is pressed into the sleeve (3) is prevented to such an extent that the sleeve (3) is longer than the core (2) at both ends of the hybrid pin (14).

Abstract: At the end portion of a wire harness that is connected through a through hole of a casing, a shielding shell is fixed to the casing and covers a connector for a harness attached to the end portion of the wire harness. A grommet covers the outside of the shielding shell. The grommet includes a main portion and a band-fastened portion, and a skirt portion extends from the band-fastened portion. A bundling band fastens the outer circumferential surface of the connecting portion via the band-fastened portion, and the skirt portion is brought into intimate contact with the outer circumferential surface of a step portion that is continuous with the connecting portion. Sealing lips that receive fastening force by the bundling band and come into intimate contact with the outer circumferential surface of the connecting portion in a squeezed state are formed on the inner circumferential surface of the band-fastened portion.

Abstract: A gimbal cover is fabricated having a hollowed body with an opening at a gimbal receiving end enabling slideable insertion of a gimbal butt end into the cover. A butt end is integrated into the cover at an opposite end, providing support and protection for a bottom surface of the gimbal, while also reducing the risk of the gimbal damaging another object. At least one pair of cover slot is formed through the cover butt end, extending into the cover body towards opening. The slots terminate at a slot end. The slots are sized and shape to follow a slot and end of the gimbal butt end. A cover extension segment is created between two adjacent cover slots. A cover extension base protection segment is formed in the cover butt end, wherein the base protection segment extends inward from a base end of the gimbal cover extension segment.

Abstract: The invention relates to an annular disc of bent sheet material (21) with at least one junction at which the annulus is closed. Furthermore, a method for producing an annular disc is disclosed, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a sheet material; (b) bending the sheet material into an annular disc; (c) severing the sheet material, so that an annular disc with a junction at which the annulus is open is provided; (d) closing the junction, so that an annular disc with a junction at which the annulus is closed is provided.

Abstract: Attachment bolts and tensioned support systems (e.g., aircraft access systems) are set forth herein. According to one embodiment, an attachment bolt for use in a tensioned support system includes a head portion and a shaft portion extending from the head portion. The head portion has an end face, and the shaft portion has at least one thread and a tip distal to the head portion. A cavity extends entirely through the head and shaft portions and has a linearly extruded segment, an extended diameter at the end face, and an enlarged diameter at the tip. The extended diameter is larger than a diameter of the linearly extruded segment, and the enlarged diameter is larger than the diameter of the linearly extruded segment.

Abstract: One embodiment of a handle attachment assembly formed in accordance with the present invention is provided. The handle attachment assembly may be used for removably attaching a handle to an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The handle attachment assembly may include a hand grip adapted to be gripped and held by a user and a clamp assembly. The clamp assembly may be coupled to the hand grip for removably attaching the hand grip to the elongate shaft between the proximal end and the distal end of the elongate shaft. The clamp assembly may include a first V-shaped clamp and a second V-shaped clamp. A fastening assembly may be used for driving the first V-shaped clamp toward the second V-shaped clamp to removably clamp the elongate shaft between the first and second V-shaped clamps.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an assembly comprising a multi-use torque fitting, a length of tubing, and a compressible ferrule, wherein the assembly is configured to couple an end of the length of tubing to a port of a fluid-handling device in a hermetically sealed or substantially leak-proof manner. Generally, the fitting is configured to provide a degree of compression to the compressible ferrule sufficient to prevent substantial fluid leakage at the ferrule/port interface. This fitting generally comprises a threaded body portion and a torque-limiting body portion, wherein the threaded body portion and the torque-limiting body portion are arranged substantially concentrically along a longitudinal axis of the fitting.

Abstract: A grip apparatus and method for use with hand held instruments and includes a hollow tubular section. An extension with a first end and a second end is connected with the hollow tubular section at the first end but not at the second end.

Abstract: The invention relates to an annular disc of bent sheet material (21) with at least one junction at which the annulus is closed. Furthermore, a method for producing an annular disc is disclosed, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a sheet material; (b) bending the sheet material into an annular disc; (c) severing the sheet material, so that an annular disc with a junction at which the annulus is open is provided; (d) closing the junction, so that an annular disc with a junction at which the annulus is closed is provided.

Abstract: A two-part protector for a pipe end provided with an external thread or internal thread has a substantially cylindrical thread part of plastic material that covers the thread of the pipe end and further has a sleeve of metal that is also substantially cylindrical and supports the threaded part rearwardly. The threaded part and the sleeve engage one another lockingly by locking projections and locking cutouts. The sleeve, with a terminal edge that is leading when realizing the locking action, is pressed at least near the locking recesses tightly against the threaded part.

Abstract: A plastic ferrule including a centering section having a tubular body. The tubular body is provided with an outer-circumferential centering reference surface and a center axis of the centering reference surface. The centering section includes a resinous outer tube part having the outer-circumferential centering reference surface and provided, along the center axis, with a coated-fiber holding bore for securely accommodating a coated optical fiber and a fixing bore extending from the coated-fiber holding bore, the outer tube part forming a tubular wall with a generally uniform thickness as a whole. The centering section also includes an inner tube part fixed to the fixing bore of the outer tube part and provided along the center axis with an uncoated-fiber holding bore, communicating with the coated-fiber holding bore, for securely accommodating an uncoated optical fiber.

Abstract: A reinforcement ring (10) for rotating bodies, for example commutators, comprises at least one metal ring (12) having a rectangular cross-section and a fiberglass ring (14) having a rectangular cross-section, the metal ring and the fiberglass ring both being connected at their end faces to form a unit.

Abstract: A transition piece for use on tools of the type having a tool head with a socket to receive a tool handle. The transition piece includes a hollow cylindrical body and an annular skirt extending from the cylindrical body and encircling the body to define a recess for receiving the end of a tool head socket. A lower portion of the body is provided with slots to define a split end, and such insertion of a tool handle through the transition piece causes the split end to be biased radially outwardly into engagement with the tool head socket. In addition, the transition piece provides a smooth visual transition between the handle and the socket.

Abstract: A hockey stick replacement system includes a coupler adapted to receive a wooden hockey stick shaft at one end and a replacement blade at the other; the replaceable blade being made of either conventional wood or of aluminum. The aluminum replaceable blade possesses a textured blade surface and is contoured to emulate a conventional wooden hockey stick blade. The system allows players to attach new blades onto previously broken wooden sticks, thus preserving the life of a wooden stick shaft, and permits the use of different types of blades depending upon the performance level desired.

Abstract: A golf flag stick with a drainage ferrule having a plurality of valleys or grooves and a plurality of lands or projections in its outer circumferential surface. The lands engaging the inner surface of a ferrule socket in a putting cup while the grooves allow water, sand and other debris to pass through the ferrule socket while the ferrule is in the socket because the plurality of grooves and the ferrule socket define drainage apertures.

Abstract: An end cover for a cord comprises a clinch, a pull member, and a cap. The clinch grips a side portion of an end portion of the cord. The pull member has a handle so that the handle is able to be pulled to pull the cord into the cap, with the clinch engaging the side portion, whereby the end cover is retained on the end portion.

Abstract: A swag support comprising an elongated tubular rod and a longitudinal slot at the rear side of the rod. Each swag holder includes a head portion mounted in the slot in the rod; an arm portion extending upwardly from the head and a C-shaped front portion that extends from the arm portion over the top of the rod and in spaced relation to the front and bottom of the rod and terminates in the distal end spaced from the bottom of the rod to allow a fabric swag scarf to be introduced into the swag holders from below the rod. Each swag holder has a fabric clip for holding an upper portion of the fabric swag scarf at a rear side of the rod and each swag holder also has a plurality of fingers on an inner side of the C-shaped front portion which define a plurality of fabric fold receiving slots at spaced locations along the C-shaped front portion.

Abstract: A ferrule for use as a medical device which makes mechanical connection with external connector tubes is provided; the ferrule comprises an inner wall defining a conduit extending between an inlet opening and an outlet opening; a first taper lock surface is defined by a first region of the inner wall for forming a taper lock with a first connector portion having first dimensions; and a second taper lock surface is defined by a second region of the inner wall for forming a taper lock with a second connector portion having second dimensions.

Abstract: Device for closing the end of a section (1) of U-shaped cross section having a bottom (10) and two flanges (12) provided near the open face of the section with a rail (13) turned toward said bottom (10), characterized in that it includes a ferrule (2) carrying on its lower side two lugs (21) and on its upper side two positioning nipples (22) and two hooks (23) having slots (24) and a stop piece formed by a spindle (3) engaging into the slots.

Abstract: In a trophy having a figurine mounted on a support base, an adapter or ferrule permits ready assembly and inter-change of the figurine. The adapter is mounted in a bore of the support base. The adapter has a tubular wall defining a central passage which axially receives a threaded rod of the figurine. One or more resilient, deformable gripping fingers is formed integrally with the tubular wall and extends into the central passage. Each gripping finger has an associated slot extending through the tubular wall. A first portion of each gripping finger is outwardly displaceable by the threaded rod through its associated slot, while a second portion of each gripping finger projects inwardly of the passage to grippingly engage the threaded rod. The gripping fingers are severable from the adapter by a twisting force applied to the threaded rod received in the central passage for ready release of the threaded rod from the adapter. The adapter can be replaced for mounting a different figurine on the support base.

Abstract: A grounding ferrule is characterized by a generally cylindrical hollow member having at least three equiangularly circumferentially spaced axially extending slots which cooperate to define a plurality of circumferentially adjacent webs. Each web has a plurality of radially inwardly extending protrusions provided on the inner surface thereof. The ferrule responds to a radially inwardly directed crimping force applied circumferentially to the exterior surface of the webs by deflecting radially inwardly to define a constricted central region.

Abstract: An end cap for selective installation on rod ends of different diameters. The end cap is a cup-like member having an annular side wall extending between a closed end and an open end. Adjacent the open end, the annular side wall has a substantially cylindrical section which leads to a tapered section of gradually reducing diameter toward the closed end.

Abstract: A fastening clip configured for rotation in a housing bore, the clip fashioned to house a beveled terminal region of a linkage of circular cross-section. So that the clip rotates spontaneously into a correct installation position during assembly of the linkage, a plurality of clip orifices are provided and the walls of an associated introductory channel are beveled so that an introductory bevel extends from every point on the edge of the clip to intersect a clip orifice.