Abstract: A solder clamp having a common base and first and second clamp levers or jaws that are capable of independent operation. Positioning slots are preferably provided in the common base and the first and second clamp levers to properly align two wires or similar articles to be joined. The common base and clamp levers are formed of a durable plastic or similar lightweight, durable and inexpensive material. Torsion, coil or flat springs or similar mechanisms are provided to bias the first and second clamp lever towards the common base.

Abstract: A double vise using a single actuating screw with a self-setting preload arrangement includes a vise base, a center fixed jaw and a pair of movable jaws which are movable toward and away from the center fixed jaw. The movable jaws being actuated with the vise screw. The loads on the vise screw from the jaws being reacted initially by springs that apply a resilient preload against a workpiece in either one of the movable jaws. One jaw is driven with a sleeve rotatably mounted on a cylindrical section of the vise screw and driven through a load release clutch. The springs are mounted on a vise screw support housing that is slidably mounted on the vise base and which provides automatic adjustment of the vise jaws to clamp different size workpieces in the jaws. The sleeve has a threaded section for operating one of the jaws.

Abstract: A rotating jewelry clamp includes a base and a rotatable housing supported thereby such that the housing can be freely rotated relative to the base. The housing threadably receives a clamp assembly with a hollow outer sleeve and a reciprocable piston extending therein. The outer sleeve terminates in an overhanging stationary jaw and the piston includes a movable jaw which mates with the stationary jaw to form a clamp. A lower portion of the piston engages a coil spring within the rotatable housing to urge the piston upward toward the stationary jaw so that jewelry pieces are clamped into position between the movable jaw and the stationary jaw via tension caused by spring action. Insertion and removal of jewelry pieces is accomplished by grasping an insulated handle protruding from the piston and urging the piston downward within the outer sleeve against the spring action, thus separating the movable jaw and stationary jaw.

Abstract: First and second pairs of arms are respectively disposed at opposite ends of a support structure. A constrainable member (e.g., a spring) is supported at its opposite ends by corresponding ones of the arms in the pairs. This is the only constrainable member in the page clamping device. When the spring is unconstrained, the arms in each pair are normally closed. The arms in each pair are pivotable independently of the arms in the other pair. The arms in each pair have at first positions camming peripheries which cause one of such arms to pivot when the other of such arms is pivoted. The arms in each pair have at second positions camming peripheries which provide a stable relationship between the arms when the arms are in an open position. The arms in each pair are disposed on the opposite sides of a book from the arms in the other pair. With the arms in the open relationship, the pages can be easily turned.

Abstract: In a workpiece positioning apparatus for positioning a forwarding workpiece, the apparatus includes a forwarding device for forwarding a workpiece in a forwarding direction; a reference guide having a forwarding surface abutting against the workpiece in a first side of the workpiece with respect to the forwarding device; a workpiece press pressing the workpiece against the reference guide in a second side of the workpiece opposed to the reference guide and being movable in a direction away from the workpiece; a reference arm abutting against a first end of the workpiece with respect to the forwarding direction and being movable in a direction away from the workpiece; and a movable device abutting against a second end of the workpiece opposed to the first end in the forwarding direction for pressing the workpiece against the reference arm, and being movable in directions away from the workpiece. The apparatus can position workpieces of different product types without separate positioning tools.

Abstract: A suction attachable retaining clamp for holding an object such as a molding or mounting bracket against a surface such as a windshield. The suction attachable retaining clamp includes a base member having a pair of attachment arms extending from it. Each attachment arm has a suction cup member attached to its extended end for attachment to the surface of a windshield. The suction attachable retaining clamp also has plunger member having a pair guide arms which are inserted into a guide arm bore in each of the attachment arms. The plunger member also has a plunger arm extending from it through a plunger bore in the base member. A clamping foot at the end of the plunger arm is designed for holding an object against the windshield surface. Also attached on the plunger member is a pull ring for pulling the clamping foot in a direction away from surface.

Abstract: A frame for supporting a printed circuit board during manufacturing operations having a frame with at least one open area and frame holes arrayed around an edge of open area; a flat finger for each frame hole and having a mounting hole located in the middle of the finger; a stool for each finger having a stem and a cap on one end and a helical spring biasing the finger toward the frame. The stem passes through the mounting hole of the respective finger and frame hole. Each stem has a retaining member on an end of the stool distal from the cap such that each stool is retained in its respective hole by the cap against the finger on one end and the retaining means against the frame on the other side of the finger and frame so that each finger is rotatably mounted on the frame.

Abstract: A machine for carving workpieces having substantially similar configurations generally including a base member, means disposed on the base member for retaining at least one workpiece thereon, means for rotationally indexing the workpiece disposed on the retaining means, about an axis, a working tool operatively engageable with a workpiece disposed between the retaining means, supported on the base member and displaceable along x, y and z axes pursuant to a programmed sequence of motions coordinated with the workpiece indexing means for shaping the workpiece in a selected configuration, and at least one means for successively positioning a plurality of similarly configured workpieces in a selected orientation including a support member, a jointed linkage supported on the base member, supporting the support member and manipulatable to position the support member into a support relationship with an initial one of the workpieces disposed in the selected orientation and held by the retaining means, means for fixin

Abstract: Semiconductor wafer clamp device includes at least one clamp apparatus, the clamp apparatus including a removable clamp finger coupled to a connecting block by a connector. The device allows access to clamp apparatus from a top surface of a substrate holder, eliminating the need to remove the substrate holder in order to perform maintenance or repair operations on clamp apparatus. Tempered springs in the clamp apparatus reduce resilience losses experienced with non-tempered springs. Plastic clamp shaft bushings and spring retainers extend the useful life of clamp apparatus components by eliminating wear caused by metal-to-metal contact of moving parts.

Abstract: A sub-miniature aerosolizer comprises a substantially elongated sleeve member, a substantially elongated insert and a substantially elongated body member. The sleeve member includes a threaded inner surface which is adapted to receive the insert which is a correspondingly threaded member. The threaded insert provides a substantially helical channel. The body member includes a cavity on its first end which terminates by an end wall at its second end. The end wall includes an orifice extending therethrough. The body member is connected with the sleeve member to provide the sub-miniature aerosolizer of the present invention. The sub-miniature aerosolizer is sized to accommodate insertion into the trachea of a subject for use of the device. For operation of the device, the sub-miniature aerosolizer is connected by a suitable tube with a liquid pressure driver apparatus. The liquid pressure driver apparatus is adapted to pass liquid material therefrom which is sprayed from the sub-miniature aerosolizer.

Abstract: An apparatus for gripping and holding glass during a glass grinding process. The glass gripping and holding apparatus includes an elongated top shank and an elongated bottom shank pivotally connected, with the top shank being inclined toward the bottom shank. Both shanks each have a respective glass-gripping end portion that oppose one another in generally parallel disposition when gripping a piece of glass. A spring operatively connects the shanks toward each other, biasing the glass-gripping end portions of the shanks toward each other. A generally circular boss is located on the bottom shank to facilitate mobility of the apparatus across a table surface of a glass grinder.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding and subsequently releasing a solid compact medicament, such as a caplet. The apparatus has a first and a second member each having an upper and a lower surface. The first and second members each have at least one notch opposed to each other and correspondingly aligned and extending beyond the respective upper and lower surfaces of each member. The first and second members have chambers adjacent to each of the notches, and each of the notches is moveable in the respective chamber of the opposing member so that the opposing notches form a gripping jaw that can move between a first and a second position. When the gripping jaw is in an open first position, it can receive a solid compact medicament, and in a closed second position, the gripping jaw can grip the medicament.

Abstract: A substrate retention fixture including a base formed of a relatively flat plate with major surfaces and a substrate receiving area formed in one surface thereof with a plurality of openings adjacent the area and in communication therewith. A plurality of spools, one each positioned in each opening, and slideably mounted within the opening for movement between a substrate disengaged and a substrate engaged position. A plurality of springs, one each positioned in each opening, with the spring in each opening engaged with the spool in the opening and biasing the spool into the substrate engaged position. Alignment pins formed to engage and align a substrate positioned in the area, the alignment pins being mounted on one of the base and the plurality of spools.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding firewood and dimension lumber during cutting includes an upright member having a generally triangular shaped plate attached near one end thereof, the plate includes a plurality of steps, each of the plurality of steps having a generally V-shaped portion facing downwards that is attached thereto. The V-shaped portions engage the butt end of any diameter of a log of sufficient size that is placed on the holder and prevents the butt end from becoming dislodged. A serrated plate is attached under the triangular shaped plate that is useful for securing the butt end of small logs and of dimension lumber. A first end of a longitudinal member is attached to the upright member under the serrated plate and extends away from the upright member and is generally perpendicular with respect thereto. A generally rectangular plate having a trough at the top is attached at a second end of the longitudinal member and is useful for the cantilevered placement of logs for cutting thereon.

Abstract: An apparatus for laterally positioning flat cable in a machine for performing an operation on the cable comprises a base and a pair of cable guides which are movable with respect to the base. Each of the cable guides has a cable guide surface configured complementary to a respective cable side edge. The cable guide surfaces are in opposing relationship. A linkage is connected for moving the cable guide surfaces convergently and divergently through respective proportional distances on opposite sides of a target plane of convergence between the cable guide surfaces. When the cable guide surfaces are spaced apart at a distance equal to or greater than the cable width and the cable is introduced between the cable guide surfaces, operation of the linkage so as to move the cable guide surfaces convergently causes the cable to become confined between the cable guide surfaces with the cable longitudinal axis aligned parallel to the target plane.

Abstract: An apparatus for capturing and holding a solid compact medicament, such as a caplet, has first, second and third members each having a surface having at least one throughole therein. Througholes have a diameter somewhat greater than the thickness of the solid compact medicament and the interior wall of the througholes 1as an axial length smaller than the length of the solid compact medicament. First and third members are fixed relative to one another. Second member is displaceable between first and third members between a first position wherein the througholes in members are aligned thereby defining an open gripping jaw for receiving and subsequently releasing the solid compact medicament, to a second position wherein the second member firmly engages a circumferential portion of solid compact medicament thereby engagingly capturing solid compact medicament in partially closed gripping jaw for processing.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a solid compact medicament has relatively displaceable, substantially planar first and second members having opposed edge portions. Each edge portion has at least one notch having an interior wall. Housing is provided for holding members in a substantially co-planar relationship. When members are displaced, preferably along a fixed axis, to a first position, the interior walls of the opposed, aligned notches define an open gripping jaw for receiving and subsequently releasing the caplet. Further, when members are displaced to a second position, the open gripping jaw then partially closes, thereby capturing the caplet securely within the notches in the gripping jaw for processing.

Abstract: An apparatus for clamping and holding objects, on which work is to be performed, that can be operated by downward pressure of the workman's foot. The apparatus consists essentially of two jaws in a horizontally adjacent position. The lower jaw is rigidly fixed. The upper jaw is pulled down against the lower jaw by a vertical bar that is affixed to the upper jaw. The downward force is supplied by two springs. The spring force may be overcome by exerting foot pressure downward against a lever which is pivotally affixed to the vertical bar and is pined at its mid section to a rigid bracket.

Abstract: A wiring guide bar extending vertically through a protector case and projecting from the upper end thereof is vertically movably supported by an elastic member. In installing a protector cover on the protector case, the elastic member is compressed to locate the upper end of the wiring guide bar below the upper end of the protector case.

Abstract: A hypodermic syringe uncapping device includes a housing enclosing two opposed, pivotal arms adapted to grip a cap protecting a hypodermic syringe needle. Upon insertion through a hole in the housing, the capped needle is forced against a movable plunger whose lower end engages one of a number of pins extending from the surface of a rotatable cam located between the arms. Rotation of the cam thus induced allows the arms to pivot toward each other under the urging of an arm-connecting spring, causing the arms to grasp the cap and thereby allow subsequent withdrawal of the needle. When the needle is reinserted in the cap and the cap is again pushed against the plunger, the cam is rotated still further, forcing the arms apart and permitting the cap to be withdrawn from the device.

Abstract: A oil filter cooler composed of extension springs that encircle the outside circumference of a oil filter. The extension springs are secured by a loose leaf ring that puts tension on the extension springs to keep them from sliding off the oil filter. The extension spring is made of music wire, although, the best results for convection would be to use an aluminum or copper based extension spring.

Abstract: A wire gripper which facilitates insertion of a wire and which retains wires of varying thickness. The wire gripper includes a first member biased towards a second member so that the first and second members are tangent to one another until a wire is inserted. An inserted wire rests on a receiving member beyond the point of tangency of the two members. The two members are resiliently urged together to prevent the inserted wire from leaving the wire receiving member.

Abstract: An automatic machine for processing parts comprises at least two part hold down apparatuses, each for releasably holding one of the parts in a predetermined position during processing. The apparatuses are shiftable between an open position for accepting the parts and a closed position for holding the parts for processing. A pneumatic cylinder is operatively conjunctively associated with the apparatuses for providing a conjunctively variable compensating cushioned clamping of the parts for maintaining the parts in the predetermined position during processing. A spring is operatively independently associated with each of the apparatuses for providing an independent variable compensating cushioned clamping of the parts for maintaining the parts in the predetermined position during processing.

Abstract: A method for opening the taphole of a shaft furnace by withdrawing a rod, held in the hardened sealing compound of the taphole, includes engaging a coupling device onto the end of the rod, gripping the rod using a clamp longitudinally displaceable by a hydraulic jack, pulling out the rod by a length corresponding to the stroke of the jack and repeating this operation until the rod is completely withdrawn from the taphole.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing wooden deck planks on a supporting frame of joists has an actuator mounted on a base plate with an output shaft movable between an open position and a closed position. A control device is mounted on the frame for selectively controlling the actuator to move the output shaft. A fixed angle clamp is mounted on the base plate and has a leg for engaging an edge of a first deck plank, a sliding angle clamp is attached to the output shaft and has a leg for engaging an edge of a second deck plank, and a spacer plate is slidably mounted on the base plate between the clamps and has a predetermined thickness corresponding to a desired spacing between adjacent deck planks.

Abstract: A vise jaw system for a vise having a horizontal datum surface at least one removable jaw for selective attachment to the vise, the removable jaw having a bottom surface held in fixed relation to the horizontal datum surface and a front surface perpendicular to the horizontal datum surface. The removable jaw also includes a recess formed in at least the bottom surface of the removable jaw. At least one positioning plate is selectively attached to the removable jaw, the positioning plate having a bottom face contacting the horizontal datum surface and a rear face perpendicular to the horizontal datum surface. The positioning plate further includes a cleat fixed to the positioning plate adjacent to the bottom face of the positioning plate, the cleat having a shape sized for reception in the recess. Pressure devices are located in one of the removable jaw and the cleat for engaging the cleat when received in the recess to urge the bottom face of the positioning plate against the horizontal datum surface.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with a solderability testing machine to releasably engage a sample for immersion into a solder bath. The apparatus contains a pair of spring-loaded plates which serve to hold the sample so that only the desired portion of the sample may be dipped in the solder. The apparatus also carries a threaded, depth-controlling member which may be threadedly adjusted to precisely control the depth of immersion of the sample held by the holder into the sample bath.

Abstract: In a plunger apparatus for exerting a spring-loaded force on a work piece, a plug, whose depth of insertion determines the amount of the force exerted by the spring, is pressed into the body of the apparatus and, by the friction between the plug and the inner surface of the body, is held immobile to torque applied to the plug in installing and removing the apparatus from a machine and to forces experienced in operations.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame holder is provided in the form of a variable contour vice. The vice incorporates a series of parallel slideable jaw elements in two banks that may be locked in position by a single clamping means.

Abstract: A workpiece holding device is used to retain a workpiece that is to be provided on a rotatable workbench of a machining equipment and includes a clamping assembly that is formed as a hollow sphere having six inner sides which confine a cubic receiving space. The hollow sphere is divided into a plurality of curved pieces by cutting the hollow sphere along six cutting planes which are coplanar with the six inner sides. Each of the six inner sides is provided with a plurality of clamping pins which are biased so as to extend into the cubic receiving space and contact the workpiece. A clamping seat assembly is to be provided on top of the rotatable workbench and confines an accessible spherical receiving space. The clamping assembly is rotatably provided in the spherical receiving space. The curved pieces are selectively assembled and disassembled so as to expose the side of the workpiece that is to be machined.

Abstract: A device for holding glass workpieces while they are shaped by a glassblower is provided. The device includes a hollow shaft handle to one end of which is affixed a clamping means. The clamping means is adjustable longitudinally along the shaft handle, and it may be rotated with respect to the long axis of the shaft handle and about the shaft handle. The clamping means is spring-loaded to provide to secure holding of the workpiece when in use.

Abstract: A device for dissipating heat from a cylindrical object includes a heat dissipating element of thermally conductive material and at least a first spring for releasably and resiliently holding the heat dissipating element against the exterior of the object, in particular an automotive oil filter. In the disclosed examples, there are a plurality of like elongated heat dissipating elements each of which has a hole therethrough, and the spring is a coil spring which passes through the holes and its ends are fastened to each other. Each heat dissipating element has an inner flange providing the element with an inner face for fitting against the cylindrical object and a central portion projecting outwardly from a central location relative to the inner flange, and the spring-containing holes are located in the central portions of the heat dissipating elements.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for inserting a rigid support in a contractible sleeve used to enclose a joint between a pair of electric cables. The support has an outer diameter greater than the unstretched inner diameter of the sleeve. The sleeve is enclosed in a pair of separable half-shells having radially movable pressure elements extending radially inwardly therefrom and engageable with the outer surface of the sleeve. The pressure elements are urged inwardly by compression springs, and the pressure applied to the sleeve by the pressure elements increases with radially outward movmeent thereof. One end of the support is inserted in one end of the sleeve and the support is pulled axially into the sleeve while axial movement and shortening and buckling of the sleeve is opposed by the pressure elements.

Abstract: The invention is a method and device for precisely balancing the mass and center of gravity of airfoils, one pair at a time. Airfoils are clamped between grooved clamps having a central pin, and their tip-to-tip and root-to-root moments are balanced. Thus the mass and center of gravity are made equal. Reference positions, equally offset from the central pin, are provided to allow enhanced sensitivity when balancing airfoils of particularly small mass.

Abstract: A retainer for use in connection with injection molding that is used to retain a slide in its open position when the mold is opening. The retainer has two pivotally connected jaw members and a coiled compression spring that applies spring pressure to the jaw members as these members engage a pin that is connected to a slide when the mold is opening. The construction of the jaw members avoids undesired spreading when the pin engages the jaw members and the jaw members are constructed in a manner that enables the retainer to be easily assembled. The retainer jaw members completely surround the coil spring and protect it from dirt and only a portion of the ends of the coil spring exert a force upon the jaw members when the retainer is in use.

Abstract: A system for cleaning paint from objects such as spray gun cups, paint cans and lids comprising: an enclosed housing divided into a work chamber and a fluid storage reservoir containing paint solvent; a manifold for distributing solvent, spray nozzles attached to the manifold and adapted to receive and spray pressurized solvent therefrom; a rotable bracket having ribs or legs for supporting a hollow object such as a paint can and a conduit in communication with the manifold which supports spray nozzles which direct a spray pattern upon the hollow object to cause it to turn, another rotary bracket is provided to support a flat object such as a lid of a paint can an includes another conduit with a nozzle for cleaning a surface of the flat object and for causing same to turn in relation to the spray pattern.

Abstract: A multi-jaw vise structure comprising both fixed and movable jaws that are adapted to clamp a workpiece and a portion to be severed therefrom in such a manner that excessive tool wear and uneven cut surfaces resulting from vibration and/or the break-away of the severed portion are substantially eliminated. One of the jaws of the vise includes a movable bearing face which is biased by a compression spring into contact with the workpiece to cause at least some of the workpiece to remain clamped within the vise when the vise is partially opened while permitting the cut off portion to be freely removed.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame holder is provided in the form of a variable contour vice. The vice incorporates a series of parallel slideable jaw elements in two banks that may be locked in position by a single wedge clamp which forces a pair of thrust elements outward to frictionally lock the two banks of jaw elements.

Abstract: A holder for an optical device such as a lens includes a frame and a plurality of arms pivotably attached to the frame. A resilient member urges the arms toward a closed position in which the arms meet at a common center within the frame. Linking members insure that the arms move simultaneously. The arms are moved away from the common point to accept and secure the optical device.

Abstract: A work piece holder for dual-in-line packages and other electronic devices comprises a base on which is mounted a fixed jaw and a movable jaw having opposing vertical surfaces that are substantially parallel to one another. At least a portion of the area encompassed by these two jaw surfaces constitutes a grasping area for immobilizing at least one DIP or similar electronic device located on the upper surface of the fixed jaw. The movable jaw is urged into contact with the fixed jaw by at least one spring or other resilient means associated with the movable jaw. The holder is equipped with a means for releasing the secured device(s) from the holder, which comprises means for exerting a force on the movable jaw in a direction substantially opposite to the force acting on the movable jaw.

Abstract: A device useful to store transport objects retained thereon, and to be retained by the adjustable stage of a microscope for viewing under the microscope. A spring-loaded movable bracket retains the object, such as a lead frame comprising a plurality of semiconductor chips dice, on a planar surface. The movable bracket is affixed to a rod which extends through the device and which manipulates the movable bracket from an open loaded position to a closed position with the object held securely on the device.

Abstract: A pair of brackets which can be attached to the handle bars of the ATV or a motorcycle and which will hold a bow or a rifle or shotgun. The brackets include spring-biased U-shaped clamps which can be positioned on a mounting bar, the bar being secured to the handle bars of the ATV or motorcycle or depending on the construction of the rear portion of the ATV or the motorcycle's rear framework thereof, the U-shaped clamps being positioned on the bar in an adjustable manner to accommodate the length of the bow and/or of the weapon to be employed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for holding a substantially parallelepiped-shaped part in position. This device has, fixed on a base, a supporting device on which the part rests and two supporting elements which clamp the part on two opposite sides. The two supporting elements are fixed to a deformable, quadrillateral element so that there is a continuously variable distance between the two supporting elements.

Abstract: Precision centering device useful for positioning items in a predetermined position has first and second halves which are held within a frame. The first and second halves are maintained against retaining walls within the frame by resilient material. The bottom portion of the halves extends from the bottom of the frame and each has a tapered edge which face each other in order to hold the item to be positioned. The top of the halves are maintained within the frame by a resilient structure which allows the halves to move in a vertical position. The halves which accomplish the positioning do not have to be made from precision parts. As the parts wear the centering precision is maintained since the parts are mirror images of each other made from a common piece of stock material.

Abstract: A clamp for fitting to a conveyor in an automatic cabling machine, said clamp comprising two pairs of jaws which are symmetrical about a plane and which are separated by an intermediate space containing a piston which is urged out from the clamp by a spring and whose outer face includes a flared notch.

Abstract: This combination holding tool and vise allows the operator, using hands and a foot pedal, to insert and adjust one or more work pieces between vise jaws before allowing spring pressure to hold the work pieces between the jaws in the holding tool mode. The arrangement permits the holding tool assembly with the work piece(s) to be transferred intact to another work station. Instead, the work piece(s) may be firmly gripped in their held position by advancing a rigid mechanical stop against one of the jaws, so that the holding tool now becomes a conventional vise. If desired, the vise assembly with the work piece(s) may be transferred to another work station. The combination has obvious advantages over a separate holding tool and vise in speeding up production and assembly operations, such as lower cost, ability to perform added operations on the work piece, and simplicity, so that it can be operated by handicapped, partially disabled people.

Abstract: An apparatus for clamping tire tubes for repair thereof. The apparatus includes a base with a frame extending upwardly therefrom. A mandrel is attached to the upper end of the frame. A vertically movable actuating rod is positioned adjacent the frame and biased downwardly by a spring, the force of which may be adjusted. The lower end of the actuating rod is connected to a foot pedal for overcoming the force of the spring and raising the rod. The upper end of the rod has a yoke assembly connected thereto. The yoke assembly has a substantially U-shaped yoke forming a pair of upwardly extending arms, each arm having a substantially horizontal clamping bar connected thereto. The yoke is preferably at least partially flexible so that the arms will deflect outwardly as a result of the downward force exerted by the spring when the clamping bars engage a tire tube positioned on the mandrel.

Abstract: A spring actuated clamping device is disclosed for woodworking applications and the like. The device is applicable to those situations where it is desired to exert clamping forces in opposite directions against two surfaces facing one another. The device comprises two arms which are pivotally attached to each other. The distal ends of the arms are urged to pivot outwardly by a spring. Pivotable pads at the distal end of each arm provide a flat contacting surface regardless to the extent the arms are pivoted.

Abstract: An adjustable device is provided that may be locked into a fixed position at any point throughout the adjustment length to carry and store a variety of sizes of chain saw cutting chains in an orderly fashion.

Abstract: A system for the curing of adhesive applied between a strain gauge and a transducer body. The method includes the steps of placing the transducer into contact with a fixed member, applying adhesive to a strain gauge and pressing the adhesive coated strain gauge on the transducer body while heating the fixed member. Heating is provided for by controlling the heat supplied to the fixed member so as to maintain the member at a predetermined temperature.