Abstract: A connection system for interconnecting various components, such as components of an overhead garage door system, is provided which includes, in one aspect, a first component having a pair of spaced apart hook members, an intermediate guide member and a detent extending from a planar body of the first component. A second component includes a pair of spaced apart apertures which are shaped and aligned to receive the hook members, and an intermediate aperture which is shaped and aligned to receive the guide member upon registration of the first and second components in face-abutting relationship. As the first and second components are translated relative to each other, the detent of the first component engages the intermediate aperture of the second component to thereby establish a connection between the first and second components. Connection of a roller bracket to a door stile of an overhead garage door system is provided by the novel connection system, as well as connection of a door stile to a door panel.

Abstract: Portable folding board games are provided. These games include a pair of elongate board members. A first side of each board member includes (i) a plurality of apertures each constructed to receive a game peg, and (ii) a well constructed to retain a plurality of game pegs when the board is not in use, and an opposite side of each board member includes (i) a first slot, extending across the width of the board member near a first end of the board member, and (ii) a second slot, extending across the width of the board member near the opposite end of the board member. The board game further includes a pair of securing loops, each loop being constructed to be wrapped around the two board members, when the board members are placed with their first sides facing, in a manner so that the loop extends into the first and second slots and is retained therein. Cribbage board systems are also provided.

Abstract: An extruded-in fabric hinge comprised of a fabric hinge member extruded-in with a first member and a second member such that at least some of the fibers of the fabric hinge member are embedded within the first and second members. An extruder apparatus with an extrusion cavity comprised of a first surface with a first adjustable mandrel, a second surface, a third surface, and a fourth surface integrated to form the extrusion cavity is used to make the extruded-in fabric hinge. A fabric hinge member is captured between the first adjustable mandrel and the second surface, and an extrusion material is extruded through an extrusion inlet of the extruder apparatus and into the extrusion cavity. The extrusion material integrates with the fabric hinge member such that at least some of the fibers of the fabric hinge member are embedded into the first and second members of the extruded-in fabric hinge.

Abstract: An end mounting (2) for pivotally mounting a housing (5) of a ram (1) to a structure (3) is formed from a single solid piece of material. The end mounting (2) comprises a mounting block (9) which is secured to the structure (3), an end cap (10) which is sealably secured to the housing (5), and a connecting portion (14) which extends between the mounting block (9) and the end cap (10). The connecting portion (14) is of hour-glass shape, cross-section and extends the width of the mounting block (9) to form a plastic hinge. The connection portion (14) defines a pivot axis (18) at the waist (19) of the hour-glass shape about which the end cap (10) and the mounting block (9) are pivotal relative to each other.

Abstract: A student carrel construction system including a pair of hinge members each being flexible along the longitudinal axis thereof and having a first and second board receiving slot on either side of the longitudinal axis thereof, each of the board receiving slots being defined by a pair of sidewalls that are coated with an adhesive and covered with a peel off cover member; and at least three desk clips, each of the desk clips including a first surface, coated with an adhesive and covered by a peel off cover member, a desk top contact ledge extending perpendicularly from one end of the first surface, a curved portion curving under and past the one end of the first surface, and a desk bottom contact ledge extending in a direction substantially parallel to the desk top contact ledge.

Abstract: A yoke member comprises a pair of handle-engaging members supported from a connecting member with at least one of the handle-engaging members attached to the connecting member with a living hinge to provide a one-piece attachment for a tool to enable a tool handle to be secured between the handle-engaging members.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly kit comprising a thermometer having a circular cylindrical groove attached at its rear side and which is open across an angle of less than 180.degree., and a holding device having a circular cylindrical member which can be pushed into the groove and is located on a web aligned, in terms of its longitudinal extension, off-center of the opening of the groove. Depending on requirements, the holding device can thereby be arranged in two different positions (180.degree. offset), making it possible to twist the thermometer through 180.degree. in total, i.e. through 90.degree. in one direction and through 90.degree. in the other direction.

Abstract: A male thermoformed package hinge includes two sides, each having opposed ends extending therebetween. The hinge has a triangular cross-section, the sides intersecting at outer ends thereof and thus forming the apex of the triangular cross-sections. The hinge also has opposed flanges, extending substantially horizontally away from the lower ends of the sides in opposed directions when the hinge is positioned as on a male mold on which it is thermoformed, in which molding position the apex of the triangular cross-section of the hinge points away from the mold, and an imaginary line drawn from the first flange to the second flange forms the base of the triangular cross-section.

Abstract: A composite flexure unit 10, 10', 120 includes a flexure member (12, 12', 12", 100) comprising a low modulus of elasticity material. The flexure unit (10, 10', 120) includes a first portion (22, 122) for mounting the flexure (12, 12', 12", 100), a second portion (32, 124) for mounting the flexure, and a third portion (40, 121) connecting the first portion (22, 122) to the second portion (32, 124). The flexure (12, 12', 12", 100) is bendable about a rotational axis passing through the third portion (40, 121) of the flexure member. A tension load bearing element (18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, 18F, 18G, 120) comprising a high modulus of elasticity material provides longitudinal strength and stiffness to the flexure (12, 12', 12", 100) without significantly increasing flexion stiffness about the rotational axis (14) is incorporated with the flexure.

Abstract: A continuous moldline technology system (100) has a pair of end blocks (102, 104). One (102) of the pair of end blocks (102, 104) has an edge (112) attached to a first edge of an elastomer panel (110). The other block (104) has an edge attached to a second edge (114) of the elastomer panel (110). A composite slat (116) having a rectangular cross section is partially disposed inside the elastomer panel (110).

Abstract: A display case for displaying and dispensing promotional literature, business cards, and the like at unattended sites. The case has a flat base which is supported on one or two nails driven into a supporting environmental surface. The base has a rain hood for protecting papers contained within the display case. A transparent or translucent door is hinged at the bottom to the base, and inclines forwardly to reveal a first or principal pocket containing brochures and a second pocket supported in piggyback fashion on the first pocket. The door has a forwardly bent tab at the top for grasping the door when opening the same. Transparent or translucent nature of the door reveals brochures contained within the display case. The second pocket is smaller, and is preferably dedicated to containing business cards. The hinge is preferably a live hinge fabricated from an elastic material, so that the hinge urges the door into a closed position.

Abstract: A resilient hinge arrangement has a first hinge part and a second hinge part that assumes a plurality of stable pivoting positions with respect to the first hinge part, with a dead center lying at least between two of the stable pivoting positions. The second hinge part is arranged to return from pivoting positions between the two stable pivoting positions through the dead center, outside a dead center itself, in an elastically resilient manner into a nearest one of the stable pivoting positions. Two connecting arms are spaced a distance apart and include at least one coupling element protruding movably from each of the first and second hinge parts, and at least one substantially flexurally rigid intermediate part between the coupling elements that is delimited by two bending regions that are spaced apart and arranged at an angle to each other between the intermediate part and the coupling elements.

Abstract: A thermal demand printer for printing on media is a novel system which includes a case structure including a hinged cover panel, easily removable guide structures and media hanger, and a single central support wall to which the various components are attached. The printer includes a power supply circuit for receiving power from an external source and conditioning it for operation of the printer. An input device is provided for receiving command signals related to the operation of the printer. A control circuit for processing the command signals and generating corresponding control signals for controlling the operation of the printer and a printhead assembly for processing the control signals and generating corresponding control signals for controlling the operation of the printer are mounted in the case structure and coupled to the input device and the power supply circuit. The printhead assembly includes a printhead support structure which controls the printhead.

Abstract: A bilateral media storage unit for storing and carrying CD ROMs, computer diskettes, removable disk storage devices and the like. The storage unit includes a discus shaped portable housing having a generally bowl shaped lower base component and a generally bowl shaped upper cover component which are coupled together at opposite points on their peripheries by selectively releasable hinges which pivotally couple the upper cover component to the lower base component and which release the upper cover component to pivot away from the lower base component when released. An accordion pleated extendable media receptacle is mounted within the portable housing.

Abstract: The present invention is a flexible hinge assembly. The hinge component includes a flexible body having a flange extending lengthwise down each side. The body has a groove cut into it extending lengthwise. The body is inserted into an opening in a frame until the flanges engage the upper surface of the frame. Halfway across the opening, two thin bars extend from each end. These bars enter the groove in the top of the flexible body as it is inserted in the opening, thereby holding the flanges in contact with the surface of the frame. The flexible body may be directly attached to an article to be hinged or it may be connected to an attachment device.

Abstract: A first panel is hinged to a second panel by first, second, and third straps, which are flexible. Each strap is secured to the first panel, near a first end of such strap, and to the second panel, near a second end of such strap. Each strap passes through a slot of the first panel, partly around an edge portion of the first panel, partly around an edge portion of the second panel, and through a slot in the second panel. The first and second straps pass in generally opposite directions between the edge portions of the first and second panels so as to appear to cross each other when viewed along the edge portions thereof. The second and third straps pass in generally opposite directions between the edge portions of the first and second panels so as to appear to cross each other when viewed along the edge portions thereof.

Abstract: A lid opening mechanism in which a lid can be opened and closed on a hinge with respect to an associated body 1, includes two slits formed in an arbitrary part of the hinge 3 so as to extend along the opening/closing dimension of the hinge 3 and spaced apart from each other so as to define therebetween a pushing operation section that is large enough to be pushed with a finger, wherein the slits extend across hinge grooves of the hinge, with at least one end of each slit reaching the body or the lid, whereby it is possible for the lid of various cases, containers, etc. or the opening member of various apparatuses to be opened to a desired angle with one hand and by a one-push operation.

Abstract: A flexible web-hinge is extruded from plastic having two U-shaped parts connected together at the center of their backs by a flexible web, each with a slightly arced back and each having flat leaves extending from relatively rigid corners that are nearly right angles. The leaves extend from the edges of their backs toward each other such that a small gap is left between the free ends of the leaves through which a flat panel is to be inserted, one panel in each flexible hinge part. The flexible web from one hinge back to the other hinge back has a dimension that is greater than the outside width of the hinge back such that the leaves of each part is adapted to receive and grip a separate display panel, and one panel may be positioned relative to the other panel at any angle from 0.degree. to 360.degree..

Abstract: A shaft lock mechanism comprising a shaft, a support member, and a connecting member; the support member comprising a cylindrical part which encloses and elastically grips the shaft, and a base part extending in a radially outward direction from the cylindrical part. The connecting member has one end fixed at the bracket and is provided with a slit through which the base part of the support member is inserted in order for the support member to be supported without rotation during rotation of the shaft. Within the cylindrical part, a clearance is formed extending in the direction of the shaft. The clearance provides an appropriate amount of frictional resistance between the shaft and the cylindrical part.

Abstract: An edible greeting card includes two edible leaves. Each leaf of the card is imprinted with a message and/or design which is suggestive of a celebratory event and each leaf is individually wrapped in clear plastic. The two leaves are coupled to each other by a hinge which may be formed from a strip of adhesive tape or from a folded cardboard member which embraces an edge of each leaf. The wrapped and hinged leaves are preferably packaged with at least one self-adhesive label upon which the sender may write a personal message and affix the label to one of the leaves. The edible greeting card and the self-adhesive label are preferably packaged in a plastic box which serves as the "envelope" for the greeting card.

Abstract: A bifold door comprises door panels and a center section, with a hinge construction between each panel and the center section. Each door panel and center section comprises an extruded metal section. First and second hinge elements of synthetic plastic material have key formations which engage with key-ways in the extruded sections. One hinge element has a pintle and the other hinge element has a bore in which the pintle is received.

Abstract: A flat seat plate providing an upper surface which is in contact with a principal region of the lower surface of a seat portion for supporting the seat portion from below is integrated into a part of the body of a baby carriage. The seat plate is divided into three plate-type members, and adjacent ones of the plate-type members are hinged with each other on the respective lower surface sides thereof by flexible sheets. End surfaces of the plate-type members are butted against each other when the seat plate defines a uniform plane.

Abstract: The double roller elements for Jacquard machines are produced as one piece plastic carcasses each comprising a central body (60) with end plates (64, 66) integrally hinged thereto. The body has hollow spindles (88) to receive the rollers, (94) and once the rollers (94) have been placed on the hollow spindles, the plates (64, 66) are hinged to cover the rollers (94) and plugs (90) snap into the spindles (88). The cords can be snapped past the gaps between the outer peripheries of the plates (64, 66) to couple the cords to or uncouple them from the element, without unplugging the plates (64, 66) from the spindles (88).

Abstract: A hinge structure of a spectacle frame has bearings formed at the ends of end pieces provided outside a pair of lenses or outside the rims supporting the lenses, pivotally rotatable shafts at the tips of a pair of temples are pivotally rotatably connected with the bearings, a compressed elastic means, being provided around the pivotally rotatable shaft exposed in the recess between the flange and the support face, to give pressure to the bearing for keeping the sliding face of the temple in slidable contact with the sliding face of the bearing. The hinge structure of a spectacle frame overcomes the disadvantages of the conventional hinge structure; that is functionally excellent because of easy assembling, needlessness of complicated adjustment, and capability to keep the temple turning torque constant for a long time; and that is also excellent in appearance and design.

Abstract: A hinge (1) for locating between two members which are to be folded together and opened apart, comprises a pair of parallel trunnions (2,3) interconnected by spaced webs (4). Each trunnion has axially-spaced cylindrical portions (5) of larger diameter than coaxially-arranged intermediate cylindrical portions (6). The hinge is made of a stiffly resilient plastics material having self-lubricating properties and is mounted between the members with the trunnions located rotatably in respective moulded sockets in the respective members. The webs (4) pass through openings in the end faces of the members and permit them to move in their own planes as well as to rotate during their movement from folded-together positions, to the positions they occupy when they are opened apart. The hinge provides a tidy, clean appearance to the members where they are hinged together.

Abstract: A plastic hinge is attached to selected substrates by adhesion between the plastic hinge and the substrates to effect a hinged connection between the substrates and includes a hinge member of a synthetic polymeric material having desired hinge characteristics, a mounting member of a material capable of adhesion to a corresponding selected substrate, and mechanical interlocking elements mechanically securing together the hinge member and a corresponding mounting member such that the plastic hinge is secured to each selected substrate by adhesion between each mounting member and a corresponding selected substrate.

Abstract: A case houses a portable telephone apparatus having a display portion, an operating portion, a speaker portion and a microphone portion provided with respect to two main portions and a hinge portion which connects the main portions so as to be opened and closed. The case is formed of plastic molding. The hinge portion is formed of a soft resin having a resiliency, and the main portion is formed of a hard resin and integral with the hinge portion. A wiring member for provide an electric connection between the main portions extend through the hinge portion.

Abstract: A living hinge panel connector for a pair of panels which provides stackability therewith of another pair of panels. A hinge member has a pair of first formations for connecting to a pair of panels respectively, a second formation for stackingly connecting the pairs of panels wherein opposite end portions of a pin are press-fit within bores of the second formations of the hinge members for the pairs of panels respectively, and a pair of flexible webs connecting the second formation to the first formations respectively. The pin has a collar intermediate the ends to define the end portions for preventing the pin from sliding so deep into a bore that it cannot be easily removed therefrom.

Abstract: A modular wall assembly system includes a hinge assembly for connecting modular panels. The panels each have a channel member formed or recessed in a vertical edge. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge plate and a second hinge plate which are connected by an elastomeric member. Each hinge plate has a pair of projecting flanges which slidably engage the channel member. The channel member may have enlarged openings to permit insertion of the projecting flanges intermediate the ends of the channel member. The hinge assembly has two pivot points which are variable due to the elasticity of the elastomeric member. The elastomeric member allows the panels to move angularly and laterally with respect to one another.

Abstract: An assortment of clamps, for use by a child to clamp panels of scrap corrugated panel, to make free standing play structures. The clamps are extrusions of high density polysterene, incorporating flexible legs, that form a U-shaped panel receiving section. Each clamp has a panel insertion guide, an elastic deformation gripping section, and a crush deformation gripping section. The clamps are designed to be easy for a child to insert a corrugated panel.

Abstract: Molded fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composite hinges and a method of making integral fiber hinges molded-in an FRP composite. After a mold surface has been prepared, a layer of fabric is placed against the mold surface, the fabric is impregnated with resin, and a hinge assembly is placed against the resin-impregnated fabric. The hinge assembly includes juxtaposed narrow strips of reinforcing fabric and fiber hinge fabric. The hinge fabric is composed of flexible fibers which are of high tensile strength and capable of repeated flexing without substantial fatigue (e.g. aramid fibers), and which form flexible elements along a desired hinge line in the molded composite. The hinge assembly also has an elongated wire between a strip of hinge fabric and an adjacent strip of reinforcing fabric, the wire being coextensive with the desired hinge line, and the fibers of the fiber hinge fabric extending across the desired hinge line.

Abstract: In a lens assembly for use with an LED, the combination comprising a lens unit having a forward light transmitting lens portion and a tubular sleeve extending rearwardly therefrom; annularly outwardly protuberant rings integral with the sleeve, and a frusto-conical camming surface on and at the end of the sleeve, whereby a retainer ring may be assembled onto and over the sleeve in response to camming engagement with the frusto-conical surface; and by interference engagement with the protuberant rings, for gripping the sleeve and for retaining the lens unit to a panel having an opening through which the lens sleeve has been received; the gripped sleeve sized to allow the LED to be freely inserted into the sleeve and positioned for light transmission from the LED through the forward lens portion of the unit.

Abstract: An extendible and retractable screen partition, and a hinge device suitable for incorporation into such a screen partition. The screen partition includes panel-shaped elements interconnected by hinge devices. A releasable fastener secures one end panel-shaped element to a wall. A telescoping leg extends from the bottom of the other end panel-shaped element. Preferably, this leg is spring-biased outwardly and has a wheel on its end, with a brake to secure the end panel-shaped element in a desired position. A second telescoping leg can extend from one of the centrally disposed panel-shaped elements. The hinge device includes first and second hollow body members having three interconnected curved wall portions, with an anchor extending from a concave surface of one of the wall portions to secure the hinge device to a panel-shaped element of a screen partition or other structure. Preferably the wall portions are resilient.

Abstract: A closure for an air bag assembly includes a flexible outer skin and a layer of foam material covering a retainer member having an air bag deployment opening therein closed by a moveable door that is overlapped with the retainer member to support the door against movement inwardly of the retainer member while providing free hinging movement thereof with respect to the retainer member for stressing and separating the layer of foam and the outer skin for forming a deployment path therethrough for the air bag.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for pivotally joining two panels such as a shower door and its enclosure. A pair of continuous channel members are provided which are provided with an axially aligned rod and tubular channel for rotatably receiving the rod. A strip of flexible molding is journalled within one of the elongated members such that when the panel members are aligned to form a continuous plane, the flexible molding is positioned to substantially inhibit the passage of water through the hinge.

Abstract: A device for measuring a powdered or granular product includes a product receptacle having an open end, a side wall surrounding the open end and a sealing member disposed opposite the open end and coupled to the side wall. The side wall is coupled to the sealing member so that product received in the receptacle can leave the receptacle only through the open end. The device further includes a handle extending, a first end of which is coupled to the side wall so that a consumer of the product may rotate the handle from an initial position for packing the measuring device and the product into the package to a measuring position for measuring desired quantities of the product. When in the initial position, the handle extends from the side wall substantially parallel to the first direction and, when in the measuring position, the handle extends away from the side wall in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A plastic joint for articulating two components comprises two dimensionally stable fastening elements serving for connecting the plastic joint with the corresponding component and a joint element arranged between the fastening elements defining at least one joint axis for deflecting the joint out of its straight position. The joint element is formed as a flexible moulded part which is injected directly with its ends to the fastening elements.

Abstract: A case for housing an electronic apparatus has two main portions and a hinge portion which connects the main portions so as to be opened and closed. The case is formed of plastic molding. The hinge portion is formed of a soft resin having a resiliency, and the main portion is formed of a hard resin and integral with the hinge portion. A wiring member for provide an electric connection between the main portions extend through the hinge portion. The wiring member passes at a center of rotation on which the hinge portion is turned.

Abstract: A display case includes separately formed components: (1) a casing which defines an internal cavity having an open end, and (2) a latching closure device with an integrated living hinge. The two components are made of different plastic materials, wherein the different materials have properties advantageously suited for each component. Preferably, the living hinge and closure device is made of a resilient plastic, while the casing is made of a substantially transparent plastic through which the interior of the casing and its contents can be viewed.

Abstract: A flexible hinge for releasably joining together display stands, of the type having an elongated frame element having an interior slotted channel. The hinge is composed of at least one resilient hinge element having a central base wall having opposite ends and a pair of arms each joined to an opposite end of the base wall. The arms of the hinge element are slidably insertable in a releasable, friction-fit manner into one of the frame element channels of a pair of adjacent display stands. The hinge element legs flex to generally conform to the configuration of the channel in which they are received and the hinge central base wall extends through the slots of the channels, thereby joining the display stands together.

Abstract: Aircraft components utilize flexible fluted extruded twin wall plastic sheet to form aileron hinges, horizontal stabilizers and elevators, vertical stabilizers and rudders, compound landing gear, struts, and control systems which are lighter in weight and lower in cost than previously available structures. The landing gear has damping characteristics superior to previous gear. The invention is particularly well suited to remotely controlled flying model aircraft.

Abstract: A hinge for use with a picture frame and a set-up base, includes first and second hinge leaves, each hinge leaf having claws, the claws of the first hinge leaf for fastening the first hinge leaf to a picture frame and the claws of the second hinge leaf for fastening the second hinge leaf to a set-up base. A hinge joint is disposed at first ends of the hinge leaves, configured of knuckles through which a hinge wire passes for connecting the first and second hinge leaves to one another. A connecting web is movably articulated to the first hinge leaf at an end edge of the first hinge leaf opposite the hinge joint. When the hinge is in an opened position, the connecting web is arranged at an angle to the first hinge leaf and is supported on the second hinge leaf. When the hinge is in a closed position, the connecting web is pivoted into a position essentially parallel to the first hinge leaf.

Abstract: A hinge strip forms a hinge arrangement comprising a plurality of edge related segments, oriented between two mutually adjacent elements, normally in the form of two flat panels, the strip having at least one surface coated with a respective adhesive layer for adhesion to at least one of an edge region and an edge surface of a respective element, the hinge strip being divided along its edge surface into segments by exposing a number of mutually spaced segments separating weakenings, which are arranged to extend transversely to a longitudinally extending center line or a hinge rotation line, each segment having a nonadhesive surface region which is positioned between two adjacent adhesive surface regions, a non-adhesive surface region of adjacent edge segments being located on alternating sides of a hinge line.

Abstract: A basic known mirror assembly incorporating a pair of side-by-side plane mirror members (right and left) is provided with the mirror members pivotally supported from each other along adjacent margins and relatively positionable to define an included, angle therebetween of substantially 75 degrees so as to provide to a person viewing himself or herself with side-by-side registered one-half image views together forming a single image of the person which is a true image and not an image which is reversed in front-two-rear relation. The mirror members are pivotally supported from each other through the use of hinge constructions each including a pair of hinge leaves interconnected by a living hinge zone and wherein each hinge leaf defines a hollow open ended housing.

Abstract: A foldable table top for converting an ironing board to a utility table comprises equivalent rectangular sections coupled together by a flexible hinge. Two handles on opposite ends of the table top latch together to hold the table top in a folded position for storage and transportation. The handles double as attachment brackets that pivot beneath the ironing board deck, snugly receiving each end of the deck within a recess to sandwich the ends between the handles and the bottom of the table top. If the ironing board has adjustable legs, the resulting utility table may be lowered or raised to the extent of the adjustment of the ironing board legs for the convenience of the user.

Abstract: A coupling device comprises a generally u-shaped member with a base 11 and two arms 12, 13, and retaining means at each arm for accommodating and retaining a respective cylindrical pin 30. One of the retaining means comprises an integral hook 14 extending from the inside of the arm 12 towards the other arm 11 and has a tip 15 which projects towards the base 11. The hook is sufficiently resilient to permit the tip 15 to be manually deflected away from the base 11 to permit a pin 30 of greater diameter than the distance between the tip and the base in the undeflected state of the hook to be inserted under the hook. The pin is retained between the hook and the base by releasing the hook and permitting it to assume its undeflected state.

Abstract: A self-trimming shield for the gap between a hinged door heel and its casing, includes a unitary strip of length approximately equal to the height of the door and made up of a sequentially arrayed plurality of elongated parallel panels. Opposite end panels of the plurality are attached, respectively, to the door and casing on the side opposite the hinge, while inner panels of said plurality are articulably connected with the end panels and with each other in such manner that, when the door is closed, the panels automatically fold to lie in close proximity to the door so that the shield appears to be an integral part of the door trim.

Abstract: A holding device for vertically positioning a windshield or rear window so that it can be bonded into the frame of a motor vehicle. It has a holding part which can be inserted into a lower transverse part of the frame and a series of support steps transversely spaced from one another in a direction parallel to the transverse part of the frame and pivotally connected to the holding part so that they can individually and elastically pivot out to a holding position or be pressed into an out-of-the way position. The steps each have a support face, the faces being arranged in step wise fashion at an equal vertical distance from each other.

Abstract: A prosthetic joint includes an anterior linking and support member and a posterior linking and support member, formed of a resilient material, which act as cantilever flat springs to provide an intrinsic extension bias while furnishing the rigid structure necessary to support the axial loads and extension moments induced by the amputee. A prosthetic knee joint includes a base formed of a resilient polyamide such as nylon 6/6, from which an anterior linking and support member, generally of an L-shape, and a posterior linking and support member, monolithically extend upwards. Formed to provide the inherent stability of four-bar linkage, these resilient linking and support members are pivotally attached to a yoke member to act as cantilever single-leaf flat springs which provide an intrinsic extension moment to the prosthetic knee joint which may vary according to the amount of flexion of the knee joint.

Abstract: A holding device for vertically positioning a windshield or rear window so that it can be bonded into the frame of a motor vehicle. It has a holding part which can be inserted into a lower transverse part of the frame and a series of support steps transversely spaced from one another in a direction parallel to the transverse part of the frame and pivotally connected to the holding part so that they can individually and elastically pivot out to a holding position or be pressed into an out-of-the way position. The steps each have a support face, the faces being arranged in step wise fashion at an equal vertical distance from each other.