Abstract: Apparatus and method for aligning a pair of optical fibers wherein a first fiber is positioned in a holder, adjusted along two axes in a plane, and rotated about an axis perpendicular to the plane. A second fiber is mounted in a universal fixture by a first set of adjustable positioning screws opposed to each other in a housing, and a second set of adjustable positioning screws opposed to the first set positioning the housing on an adjustable structure. The optical fibers are brought into position and flush contact effected by the flexibility of the universal fixture. Thereafter the structure is adjusted in a plane defined by two separate axes to effect alignment about the axes, and rotated about the third axis to complete alignment. A laser or other light source and a light sensitive element are utilized to determine when maximum light transmission is achieved, thus signifying proper alignment.

Abstract: A support member or bridge member used for holding a repair material injector in proper position relative to a piece of glass that is to be repaired, such as a windshield, and which holds the injector under a predetermined spring load even when there is a rounded or curved surface to be repaired. The support is self orienting relative to the windshield so that the injector used for injecting repair materials is held normal to the tangent plane at the opening of a break that is to be repaired in the windshield.

Abstract: A fixture base converter adapted to convert a fixture base used for filling a multi-compartment medicinal dispensing device having a predetermined number of openings corresponding in number to the number of units in the device into a fixture base for filling a medicinal dispensing device having a greater number of units or for filling an assembled dispensing device and extender therefore. The converter includes a planar support having an array of six rows and five columns of openings, and which is adapted for disposition on the fixture base.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container, package, or case and at the same time an article of surgical equipment for the storage, transportation, asepsis and surgical preparation of a medical device. The container is especially adapted for small, delicate, otic prostheses, the type used as a middle ear implant, such as a total or partial ossicular replacement prosthesis. The container comprises a base that constitutes a work area and has a first recessed area formed therein conforming to the shape and size of the prosthesis which it will carry. The end of this first recessed area opens laterally into a contiguous, coplanar second recessed area adapted in cooperation with the said work area to use in preparation of the prosthesis. Disposed on the base opposite the second recessed area and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first recessed area are measuring apparatus having a scale set perpendicular to the said longitudinal axis.

Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US79/00283 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 30, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 30, 1979 PCT Filed Apr. 30, 1979 PCT Pub. No. WO80/02396 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 13, 1980A fixture (10) for repairing track links (19) comprises support members (15) having a plurality of locating pins (18) for positioning the links (19) thereon. A plurality of clamping bars (24) each extends through a group of laterally aligned links (19) to secure them in place on the support members (15). In carrying forth the method of this invention, a link assembly is separated into its individual links (19) which are mounted in longitudinally aligned and side-to-side relationship on the fixture (10). The fixture and method of this invention provide for the economical and expeditious repair of the links (19) by compactly mounting the links (19) on the fixture.

Abstract: A jig is provided for assembly of a knockdown centralizer of the type having upper and lower collars interconnected by a plurality of spring members, said collars including a plurality of arcuate collar portions with pockets therein for receiving ends of said spring members. A first support structure of the jig supports a first arcuate collar portion assembly which includes upper and lower first arcuate collar portions with first and second spring members connected therebetween. A second support structure of the jig supports a second arcuate collar portion assembly so that a radially inward projecting channel of one of the collar portion assemblies overlaps with a radially outward projecting channel of the other of the collar portion assemblies.

Abstract: A sawbuck has a base in support of a log holder having transverse, horizontal receivers of different sizes which establish a size range such that the end of a log or split section thereof within a substantial range of cross sectional dimensions may be entered in and held by the appropriate one of the receivers as a cantilever and then cut into wanted lengths.

Abstract: The apparatus has a pair of spaced arms hinged at their lower ends to a base. The upper end of each arm supports a jaw which is used to grip the rubber mold. Each arm has a nut pivotably supported between the ends thereof which nut pivots about an axis parallel to the base and perpendicular to the centerline of the nut so that a long bolt, which is threaded in the nut and has its end pivotably anchored to the base, can rigidly support the arms in a substantially upright and variable position. Then by simply rotating each long bolt, the respective arm is made to rotate to change its angle it makes with the vertical.

Abstract: An apparatus for bonding brake linings to the tables of brake shoes for heavy duty vehicles by applying heat and pressure. A pair of brake shoes received in movable carrier members are forced by a ram into engagement with brake linings received in a pair of spaced apart restrainer members located in opposed face to face relationship. The brake shoes are heated to a bonding temperature by a pair of movable electric heater units associated with each restrainer member.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding hollow wall panels while they are filled with foamed plastic having a base, a lower platen, an upper platen, and a plurality of inflatable hoses. The base has a top pressure surface upon which the inflatable hoses are positioned. As fluid under pressure is released into the inflatable hoses, the upper surface of the hoses contact the bottom pressure surface of the lower platen to lift the lower platen upwardly. The hollow wall panels are supported by a plurality of longitudinally spaced roller support brackets that extend downwardly from the opposite sides of the upper platen. As the inflatable hoses are pressurized, the upward travel of the lower platen will cause its top pressure surface to contact the bottom of the hollow wall panels and hold them in rigid engagement against the bottom pressure surface of the upper platen. When the hollow wall panel is thus positioned, it is filled with foamed plastic.