Abstract: A vehicle includes a spare wheel, a jack and a jack wrench. The jack and a jack wrench are provided to raise the vehicle to allow a user to remove a damaged wheel and replace it with the spare wheel. The jack and jack wrench are secured to the vehicle via a first connector. The spare wheel is then secured to the first connector via a second connector. The second connector extends through the spare wheel and into the first connector to secure the spare wheel to the first connector and thus to the vehicle.

Abstract: A lifting connector to facilitate the lifting of wear parts used on earthmoving equipment is mechanically secured to a hole in the wear part. The wear part has a latching formation to maintain the head of the connector in a preferred orientation so that it is in the proper service position for connecting the lifting connector to a lifting device. The wear part can be safely maneuvered onto and off of the earthmoving equipment while secured to the lifting device.

Abstract: The present application provides a system that includes a storage container system, at least one additional element, and one or more connector members for connecting the at least one additional element and the storage container system. The storage container system includes a drawer sleeve and a storage box slideably received in the drawer sleeve. The at least one additional element is selected from the group consisting of a second said storage container system, an exterior panel, or a bottom support panel. Each connector member includes a U-shaped body having spaced-apart first and second members for receiving portions of walls of the at least one additional element and the drawer sleeve of the storage container system therebetween.

Abstract: Telecommunications patch panel (10) comprising a mounting interface for mounting the patch panel (10) in a mounting location of a rack, wherein the mounting interface comprises fixation means (120) for suspending and securely fixing the patch panel (10) on the rack. The fixation means (120) is/are linearly movable, relative to the mounting interface, in a first direction between a first position and a second position, and in a second direction between the second position and a third position.

Abstract: A puller for removing a pulley off of the shaft is disclosed. The puller may have proximal and distal plates that are disposable around the pulley so that the pulley is disposed entirely between the proximal and distal plates. These plates are held together by frame members. A push rod is threadably engaged to a proximal plate and operative to be further inserted into the proximal plate so that a distal end of the push rod may push against the shaft and transfer a removing force through the puller to the backside of the pulley for removing the pulley off of the shaft.

Abstract: A rail mounting mechanism for coupling an auxiliary device to a weapon has an adjuster and a lever that can be used to overcome tolerances in mounting rails to provide a consistent grasp of the rail.

Abstract: A three piece fastener is provided for attaching two layers, e.g. a floor mat for a vehicle to a floor carpet which may then stabilize the mat relative to the carpeting. The three components may connect together through a combination of mechanical connections to provide a relatively simple and cost effective solution to floor mat retention.

Abstract: A split fuel control module for a gas turbine engine and method of installation. The split fuel control module includes a first frame unit, a second frame unit, a segmented fuel path, and a distributed fuel controller. The first frame unit and the second frame unit are joined together at a frame unit interface. The segmented fuel path includes an upstream fuel interface fixed to the first frame unit and a downstream fuel interface fixed to the second frame unit and detachably coupled to the upstream fuel interface at the frame unit interface. A first portion of the distributed fuel controller is fixed to the first frame unit, and a second portion of the distributed fuel controller is fixed to the second frame unit.

Abstract: A profile bar (10, 10a) formed as an extruded part and consisting of a light metal alloy, in particular an aluminium alloy, with a rectangular in particular square, cross-section, wherein a longitudinal groove pair (20, 20a), comprising two longitudinal grooves arranged parallel to one another and at a distance from one another, is provided in each case on at least one lateral surface, preferably on all four lateral surfaces, and with at least two, preferably four, longitudinal channels which extend parallel to the longitudinal grooves and which form in each case an opening (40) for fastening in each case a pen (34) on each of the two end faces (36) of the profile bar (10, 10a), wherein each longitudinal channel is arranged on an imaginary intersection line of planes extending at a right angle to one another and arranged perpendicularly to in each case a lateral surface, wherein at least one of the planes is a longitudinal centre plane of a longitudinal groove of a longitudinal groove pair (20).

Abstract: A detection system assembly is provided. The detection system assembly includes a detector system including a housing having a sample port configured to receive a sample of an unknown substance, a detector assembly in flow communication with the sample port, and a pump in flow communication with the detector assembly. The detection system assembly further includes a dryer cartridge removably coupled to an outer surface of the housing of the detector system. The dryer cartridge is in flow communication with the pump and the detector assembly.

Abstract: A protective cover adapted to house a lamp finial. The protective cover includes a cavity sized to house a lamp finial, the cavity having an open mouth. At least one tab is coupled to the cavity, preferably coupled to opposing sides of the open mouth of the cavity. An aperture can be disposed on each one of the tabs and a fold line can be disposed between the aperture and the cavity.

Abstract: A system for an engine torque support is described comprising a support member connected to a vehicle structure at a first end via a bearing comprising a bearing core surrounded by a bearing bush. The bearing bush has a recess, and the bearing core includes a receiving channel for a connector, a notch extending transversely relative to the receiving channel, and a connection web formed in a plane of the notch creating a first core portion, and a second core portion of the bearing core. The second core portion is spaced apart from the first core portion by the notch, and the second core portion is displaced relative to the first core portion via resilient deformation of the connection web and/or via breaking of the connection web.

Abstract: A system for attaching a device to a rotating shaft is provided herein. The system may include one or more intermediate members positioned about the device. The system also may include a restraining strap configured to apply a restraining force to at least one of the one or more intermediate members to secure the one or more intermediate members to the rotating shaft. The one or more intermediate members may be configured to at least partially avert and/or disperse the restraining force of the restraining strap away from the device.

Abstract: A two gun tool dolly which is capable of firing and inserting two, three or four nails into plate, header, or footer frame members at predetermined locations thereof so as to fixedly secure top and bottom plate, header, or footer members to stud frame members of a wall structure or wall panel.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism includes: a support member; a rail attached to the support member; and a fastener affixed to the second side of the rail. The rail includes: a plurality of rail holes for stud engagement; a first side facing a device to be engaged to the mounting mechanism; and a second side. The fastener includes: a clamping arm; a clamp lever pivotally associated with the clamping arm; and a moveable locking latch securing the clamp lever in one of two positions: open and closed.

Abstract: A new and improved automated gun tool dolly which comprises a plurality of nail guns, such as, for example, three nail guns, which are mounted upon a horizontally movable carriage assembly in a vertically and horizontally staggered mode so as to be disposed within a diagonal array. Movement of the carriage assembly along horizontally oriented guide rails is automatically controlled, such as, for example, by means of a programmable logic controller (PLC), such that the three nail guns are sequentially and continuously disposed at predetermined firing positions at which the nail guns are sequentially fired so as to insert nails within predetermined regions of 2×4 or 2×6 plate, header, or footer members of a wall panel or wall structure.

Abstract: A system for engaging fasteners includes a socket assembly and a fastener jig. The socket assembly having a socket body and a spring blade assembly, which includes a blade retaining ring and a plurality of resiliently deformable retaining blades that are movable with respect to a blade guide, between releasing and securing positions that selectively enclose and expose the socket body opening. The fastener jig includes a jig frame and at least one pair of opposing fastener jaws, which are movable between a releasing position and a securing position. The fastener jig may include a pair of opposing mounting jaws movable between a releasing position and a securing position. The socket assembly and fastener jig are configured to be operated at the distal ends of elongated tool arms, such as lineman hot-sticks.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product including a vehicle substrate having a pocket formed therein for isolating a fastener.

Abstract: A high efficiency reactor tank is designed to remove pollutants from domestic wastewater. Embodiments of the tank can include at least one integrally-molded internal wall that divides the tank into at least two chambers and which can be a one-piece tank with at least one top riser. The internal wall can be integrally-molded within the tank as well as separately formed and inserted into the tank. The tank can be roto-molded (i.e., rotationally-molded) using plastic or cast/made from concrete, steel, fiberglass and/or similar structural materials. The reactor tank can be applied to remove suspended solids, BOD, ammonia, nitrate, TKN, phosphorus, pathogens and other pollutants from the wastewater.

Abstract: A sensor assembly (5) for a fluid meter (100) is provided. The sensor assembly (5) comprises a sensor assembly body (6) and one or more circumferential grooves (303) formed in the sensor assembly body (6). Two or more retaining components (105, 106) are removably coupled together around at least one of the one or more circumferential grooves (303) with a portion of the two or more retaining components engaging the circumferential groove. A flange (104) is also provided that surrounds at least a portion of the sensor assembly body (6) and is retained around the sensor assembly body (6) by the first and second retaining components (105, 106).

Abstract: A method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure by providing a sealing body with an integrated fastening tab.

Abstract: Fasteners are generally described. In some examples, a fastener may include at least one hook. The at least one hook may include an arcuate portion and a linking portion. The arcuate portion may be connected by the linking portion to a pivot point. The pivot point may be located with respect to the first member so that, as the linking portion pivots around the pivot point, the arcuate portion moves along an arcuate path between a non-fastening position and a fastening position. In the fastening position the arcuate portion may extend beyond the first member to engage with the second member to secure it to the first member.

Abstract: A modular sign inserts system that comprises a back panel onto which at least two insert panels are adjacently arranged is provided. Each insert panel has a front side and a back side wherein the back side is placed onto the back panel and the front side displays information. The system further comprises at least one partition to be removably placed between two adjacent insert panels wherein the back side of the insert panels is removably connected to the back panel. The system can also be provided with a plurality of connectors attached to the back side for connecting the insert panels to the back panel.

Abstract: A lock ring that has a first ring half, a second ring half and a latch assembly. The first ring half includes a nest opening on a front portion of the first ring half, a back end portion of the first ring portion hingedly connected to a back end portion of the second ring half. The latch assembly is connected to a front portion of the second ring half. The latch assembly includes a connection arrangement and a spring system. The connection arrangement is designed to be releasably positionable in the nest opening. The spring system is designed to cause the front portions of the first and second ring halves to be drawn toward one another when the connection arrangement is positioned in the nest opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method provide an adjustable, aimed, lighting system that may be selectively secured to and removed from the ferrule of a paintbrush for illuminating the edge of the bristles during a cutting-in process. The light may be moved as appropriate, and may be aimed to ride with the brush, thus illuminating directly at the edge where paint is being deposited. Thus, precise deposition of paint may be done in spite of the shadows cast by the body of the painter and the bulk of the brush during much of such cutting-in procedures.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a thermal protection element, a number of washers, a ceramic layer, a number of blind fasteners, and a number of tabs. The thermal protection element has an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of sides. The ceramic layer covers at least the plurality of sides of the thermal protection element. The number of tabs is connected to the number of sides by the number of blind fasteners secured to the ceramic layers. The tabs may be part of a frame secured to a groove around the plurality of sides.

Abstract: Pest electrocution device, suitable to be mounted in a pipe (2) or conduit, wherein the electrocution device comprises a ramp (30) hingely attached to a chassis (10), which chassis has means to be fastened to said pipe or conduit, where said chassis further comprises a chassis arm (11), and a tunnel element (20), which tunnel element is pivotably fastened to said chassis arm, and where the tunnel element in a first position extends to an upper end of said ramp, such that a pest travelling up the ramp can enter the tunnel element at a first end, where activating means are provided inside the tunnel element, which activation means activate at least three electrodes (70, 71, 72) by supplying electrical current to said electrodes arranged as separate floor plates in the tunnel, such that after activation and a predetermined period of time, the tunnel element pivots the first end downwards into a second position, in which second position the electrocuted pest slides out of the tunnel element, after which the tunne

Abstract: A material suitable to keep layers or plies of a composite material from adhering to each other during production and transportion.

Abstract: A container for containing cremated remains is provided herein. The container provided herein is suitable for use as a clutch or point cover for a motorcycle.

Abstract: An apparatus may comprise a permanent magnet unit, an end effector, and an electromagnetic clamping device. The end effector may be capable of performing workpiece operations. The electromagnetic clamping device may have an activated state and a deactivated state.

Abstract: A clip for use during the loading of a prosthetic heart valve into a delivery device having an operating handle, a catheter assembly having a compartment for receiving the prosthetic heart valve, and an outer shaft joining the catheter assembly to the operating handle. The clip includes a first receiver coupleable to the operating handle of the delivery device and a second receiver coupleable to the outer shaft of the delivery device. The first and second receivers may be arranged orthogonally to one another so that in use the clip orients the catheter assembly substantially orthogonally to the operating handle.

Abstract: A tire service hammer includes a handle portion and a head portion having a sledge portion, a wedge portion, and a body portion connecting the sledge portion and the wedge portion, wherein the wedge portion includes a bead breaking wedge and a hook extension. A method of manufacturing a tire service hammer includes providing a handle portion and providing a head portion that includes a sledge portion, a wedge portion, and a body portion connecting the sledge portion and the wedge portion, wherein the wedge portion includes a bead breaking wedge and a hook extension. A tire servicing system for repositioning a wheel having a tire mounted on a rim includes a first grasping portion for securing a portion of the rim while repositioning the wheel, and a breaking portion for breaking a tire bead formed between the tire and the rim.

Abstract: Ladder retaining brackets to attach two ladders together is provided. The ladder retaining brackets may include a base plate and at least two retainer plates forming channels within. The rails of a first ladder and a second ladder are secured within the channels of two retaining brackets. Therefore, the present invention may be used to attach to extendable ladders together to form one extendable A frame ladder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for retaining accessories to a vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is bathtub accessory product and installation method. The bathtub accessory product is designed to be secured to a bathtub wall and have a universal end that permits the attachment of any number of bath accessories such as a grab bar or swivel seat. The bathtub accessory may be installed within the inner cavity of a bathtub to ensure a secure fit while also allowing ideal placement of a bath accessory for use by a bather.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for clamping a component around a tubular member (30) and to a method of using such a connector. The clamping connector (1) comprises a collar (2), a plurality of movable dogs (16) mounted in the collar and actuation means for driving the movement of the dogs. The collar (2) has an inner wall (4) and an outer wall 5, the inner wall being adapted to surround the tubular member (30) with a gap (56) between an outer surface of the inner wall (4) and an outer surface (28) of the tubular member. The inner wall (4) has a plurality of apertures (12) each aperture leading to a passage (14) through the inner wall. Each of the dogs (16) is slidably seated in one of the passages (14) for movement in a radial direction with respect to the tubular member (30). Around each passage (14) the inner wall (4) is spaced apart from an inner surface (25) of the outer wall (5).

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a first housing, a second housing, a limiting member, and a fastening member. The first housing includes a bottom wall, a top wall, and a sidewall coupling the bottom wall and the top wall. The bottom wall, the sidewall, and the top wall cooperatively define a receiving chamber. The top wall of the first housing defines a limiting hole. The second housing is adhered to the first housing and received in the receiving chamber. The second housing includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface and the bottom surface are adhered to the corresponding top wall and bottom wall. The limiting member is inserted in the limiting hole and resists against the top surface of the second housing. The fastening member couples the top wall of the first housing and the top surface of the second housing.

Abstract: A flexible yet durable roll-down curtain is normally stored in a rolled condition, and is unrolled during use. The curtain includes plural, vertically spaced apart rods extending through a width of the curtain. When rolled, the curtain wraps around an elongate, spring-loaded mandrel assembly. The mandrel assembly couples with a pair of mounting brackets mounted at opposing sidewalls of a temperature-controlled compartment. A pair of locking brackets disposed directly opposite one another at opposing sidewalls engage opposing ends of a rod extending through the curtain, to retain the curtain in a deployed position. A flexible side seal provides a sealing engagement vertically along each side edge of the curtain. When deployed, the curtain extends from ceiling to floor, and from sidewall to sidewall, forming a barrier against uncontrolled air movement from a space on either side of the curtain to a space on an opposing side of the curtain.

Abstract: A clip and latch device including: a mount including a securing base defining a plane, a rear end and a front end, a clip base mounted at the rear end of the securing base, a clip having a normally downward angle from the clip base towards the front end of the securing base, and a latch which terminates at the clip and normally extending so that the latch reaches to at least the plane of the securing base. The clip and latch device can be used for modular male plug, for example a male RJ plug, which may be with or without a broken tab or latch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-theft device (13) for a steering column (19) of a motor vehicle comprising: •an anti-theft body (15), •a locking module (23) intended to be received in a blind housing of the anti-theft body (15), said locking module (23) being configured in such a way as to lock the steering column (19) in the lockout position and to leave said steering colunm (19) released in the unlocked position, •an additional reinforcing device (43) being interposed between the wall forming the bottom of the blind housing and the locking module (23).

Abstract: Mounting element (3) for fastening a tensioning frame part of a tensioning frame on flat or uneven surfaces. The mounting element (3) has a frame-like fastening section (5), which can be clipped onto the tensioning frame part of the tensioning frame on a first side and has a plurality of support parts (6) variable in length on a second side.

Abstract: A packaging structure for assembling to a printed circuit board (PCB) comprises a captive screw having a screw head, a threaded shank and a sleeve; and a fixture pressing against the screw head for a part of the threaded shank to expose from a distal end of the sleeve, and clamping the fixture on the sleeve.

Abstract: A hand tool, such as a motorized cordless ratchet wrench, is configured for reducing part count and reducing assembly processes. The hand tool includes a clamshell housing that may be fastened to a drive member such as a ratchet head assembly without the use of additional fasteners such as large clamp nuts or additional screw sets, for example. One or more protrusions extending inwardly from the clamshell housing engage similarly shaped voids in the ratchet head assembly. The protrusions tightly engage the ratchet head housing when the clamshell housing portions are fastened together.

Abstract: A heater proofer cabinet includes a head cover board secured to left and right side cabinet boards with a fastener and the adhesive. A bottom board is secured to the left and right side cabinet boards with a fastener and the adhesive. A back panel is secured to the left and right side cabinet boards, head cover board and bottom board with a fastener and the adhesive. A heater proofer unit and a wind deflector are positioned so as to be operative within the heater proofer cabinet. A front door is attached to the left side cabinet board or the right side cabinet board.

Abstract: A removable protective ball cover for a medicine ball is provided to protect an outer surface of the ball from wear and tear, increase the grip of the surface of the ball and maintain the balls' shape and structure. The ball cover may be formed from a durable material with high surface tension formed into a spherical shape with an opening that is used to encapsulate the medicine ball within the ball cover. The opening may be cinched closed by lacing the opening together to substantially, if not completely, cover the medicine ball and create a tight fit around the ball that will not move in relation to the ball. The ball cover may be formed from a series of specially-shaped panels which are triple stitched together with a backing material to prevent breaking of the cover.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an operation on a structure. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus comprises a tool system and a movement system. The tool system is configured to perform an operation at a location on a structure. The movement system is configured to move the tool system along an elongate frame on the structure to the location.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes a fastener (16) engageable with a bone portion to connect a longitudinal member (12) to the bone portion. A housing (40) has a first passage (42) configured to receive the longitudinal member (12) and a second passage (44) extending transverse to the first passage. The fastener (16) extends through an opening (50) in the housing (40) into the second passage (44). A longitudinal axis (18) of the fastener (16) is positionable in any one of a plurality of angular positions relative to a longitudinal axis (46) of the second passage (44). A spacer (60) received in the second passage (44) of the housing (40) is engageable with the fastener (16) and the longitudinal member (12). A member (70) applies a force to prevent relative movement between the fastener (16) and the housing (40) and permit manual movement of the fastener (16) relative to the housing (40) against the force when the longitudinal member (12) is disengaged from the spacer (60).

Abstract: A plurality of fasteners is installed in an aerodynamic surface of an aircraft. Holes for shanks of the fasteners and countersinks for heads of the fasteners are drilled. The countersinks are drilled at an included angle between 100 and 180 degrees. Fasteners having a ratio of head-to-shank diameter of less than 2.0 are installed.

Abstract: In a road milling machine, in particular small milling machine, for working road surfaces, with a machine frame, with a milling drum supported in the machine frame and capable of being driven by a milling drum drive, where stud bolts for mounting the milling drum project from the milling drum drive, said stud bolts, in mounted condition, engaging with cut-outs arranged accordingly in a connecting flange of the milling drum, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: that the milling drum drive comprises, as a minimum, one mounting stud which engages with a corresponding opening adapted to said mounting stud in the connecting flange of the milling drum, wherein the mounting stud projects axially vis-à-vis the stud bolts to such an extent that the milling drum rests on the mounting stud prior to engaging with the stud bolts.

Abstract: An improved railing connection and method of manufacture and assembly for use in assembling railings. A railing connection fastener is secured to one railing member and is concealed within the proximal end of a second railing member. The proximal end of the second railing member is shaped to fit the shutting profile of the first railing member, thereby resisting rotational movement around the proximal-distal axis of the second railing member. The railing connection fastener is secured to the second railing member, thereby resisting movement along the proximal-distal axis of the second railing member. The contour of the proximal end of the second railing member is shaped to fit the profile of the first railing member. The use of the connection fastener and the contour of the proximal end of the second railing member create a smooth, continuous joint with limited complex manufacture.