Abstract: An apparatus for tying knots can include a body defined by a length along a longitudinal axis of the body and by an outer surface that extends around the longitudinal axis of the body from a first end of the body to a second end of the body. A trench in the body can extend from the outer surface of the body toward the longitudinal axis for the length of the body. A channel can extend for the length of the body and is exposed at the first and second ends of the body. A neck can be between the trench and the channel, the neck can be configured to contain first and second flexible lines extending in the channel extending from the first end of the body to the second end of the body and a line guide can be on the outer surface of the body configured to hold the first or second line at an oblique angle relative to a direction of the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A quad anchor can have a first attachment loop and a second attachment loop. Each of the first and second attachment loops are operable to connect to an anchor point. The quad anchor can also include an intermediate loop disposed between the first attachment loop and the second attachment loop and joined to the first attachment loop and the second attachment loop. The intermediate loop is operable to connect to a load to be supported by the quad anchor.

Abstract: An interchangeable attachment device includes a first attachment interface supporting a first component, and a second attachment interface supporting at least one second component. The first and second attachment interfaces define cooperating attachment portions arranged for securing an end portion of the first attachment interface to an end portion of the second attachment interface to form an attachment junction.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine sealing system includes a case including forward and aft hooks. The aft hook arranged radially outward of the forward hook. A blade outer air seal has a J-hook that receives the aft hook and includes an end received by the forward hook.

Abstract: An attachment system is provided for attaching furring strips to joists, each such joist having a bottom surface, an upper surface and a sidewall. The attachment system for each furring strip including a fastener having a shaft and a head, the fastener secured to the sidewall of the joist in a position vertically displaced from the bottom surface. At least one length of wire is provided with a mid-portion and two free ends, the mid-portion being looped around the fastener. The free ends are wrapped around the furring strip and fastened to each other to securely hold the furring strip to the floor joist.

Abstract: A safety device with a sliding cable and a corresponding installation, to secure conduits, pipes, piping and similar equipments subject to high pressure due to fluid under pressure circulating in such conduits and equipments. The safety device includes a flexible cable which forms a first and a second attachment eyelet for attaching and connecting the safety device to two parts of the conduits and equipments under pressure. A first and a second sleeve which close two end portions of the flexible cable form, at the ends of the safety device, the first and second attachment eyelets. Two terminals are provided at the opposite ends of the flexible cable.

Abstract: A tool for advancing and tensioning a strap of an erosion control system through an aperture of a retaining washer to provide hold down pressure to an erosion control mat is described. The tool has a foot member that is positioned atop the retaining washer and serves to hold it in place during the installation operation. An upright support bar extends above the foot member and a slide tensioning subassembly is mounted for sliding movement on the support bar. A clamp is carried on the slide tensioning subassembly for releasably grasping the strap. A handle is mounted on the upright support bar for up and down sliding movement and interconnected to the slide tensioning subassembly and the clamp so that downward movement of the handle closes the clamp to grasp the strap and pull the slide member upwardly to advance the strap through the washer.

Abstract: An article retaining device having a first loop that can be elongated, a hook, an elastic second loop, and an elastic third loop. The hook joined to the first loop. The elastic second loop is joined to the first loop and to the hook. The elastic third loop joined to the first loop. The first, second, and third loops may be arranged around an article.

Abstract: An all-angle ground clamp comprising a clamp body. There is a clamping mechanism affixed to an upper portion of the clamp body and which is removably attached to an electric conductor to be grounded. There is a terminal member having a mount portion releasably affixed to the base portion of the clamp body and a connector portion connected to an electrical ground conductor. The clamp body is rotatable relative to the terminal member about the mount portion is in a released position and is fixed relative to the terminal member when the mount portion is in a secured position. There is an electrical shunt having a first end connected to the clamping mechanism and a second end connected to the base portion of the clamp body for establishing a parallel electric path between the clamping mechanism and the base portion of the clamp body.

Abstract: A housing device for a compressor stage of a compressor device of an aircraft engine that is embodied in a multi-stage design, including a flange area for connection to at least one housing device of another compressor stage that is adjacent in the axial direction. The housing device has a rotor area that during operation of the housing device directly acts together with the rotor blades of a rotor device in the radial direction of the compressor device. Further, the housing device has at least one reception area that is provided for receiving guide blades of a stator device. At least one part of the housing device is made of a sheet metal part. What is further described is a method for manufacturing such a housing device, with at least one part of the housing device being manufactured by means of a forming process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a retrofitable brace fitting assembly. In one approach, a brace platform has a first side, a second side, and a platform slot extending inwardly from an outer edge. The brace platform further includes a post disposed on the first side of the platform for engagement with a corresponding opening in a brace fitting, and a tab disposed on the second side of the platform for engagement with a strut. To restrict rotation of the platform relative to the strut, the tab may extend into an opening of the strut for engagement with an inward turn edge of the strut, or the tab may extend along and abut an exterior surface of the strut. The brace platform may further include a reinforcement post for engagement with a threaded rod, the reinforcement post extending through a corresponding opening in the brace fitting.

Abstract: A spinal implant detection device comprises at least one detectable marker connected to an implantable longitudinal element and including a capture element configured to facilitate manipulation of the longitudinal element. Systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes an insulative housing having a main portion extending along a mating direction and a connecting portion extending rearwards from the main portion, a tubular contact received in the insulative housing, a cable electrically connected to the tubular contact, a cover assembled to the connecting portion of the insulative housing via the thread, and a snap ring enclosing an outside of a connecting area between the cover and the insulative housing.

Abstract: A method comprising steps for (a) providing a tower, the tower comprising a guy wire having a tension force, wherein the guy wire is anchored to a ground and connected to the tower; and (b) placing a device on the guy wire, at a location between the ground and the tower, wherein the guy wire is discontinued while passing through the device creating a first guy wire and a second guy wire, the device converts the tension force into a compression force, and the tension is calculated from the compression force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a link for joining mooring lines having an eye at their joining end, characterized in that the link comprises two side plates joined by two hollow, cylindrical or non-cylindrical shafts, which shafts have a diameter which allows the bending of a polymer line around it without causing breakage to the strands of the polymer line.

Abstract: A connecting system for connecting first and second mesh sheets each defining a plurality of longitudinal members at least one pin housing, a first pin member, and a second pin member. A first loop portion is formed on at least one of the plurality of longitudinal members of the first mesh sheet. A second loop portion is formed on at least one of the plurality of longitudinal members of the second mesh sheet. At least one pin housing defines a loop passageway, and the first and second loop portions extend in opposite directions through the loop passageway. The first pin member is arranged between the first loop portion and the at least one pin housing. The second pin member is arranged between the second loop portion and the at least one pin housing. Loads that displace the first and second mesh sheets away from each other are transferred between the mesh sheets by the pin housing and the first and second pin members.

Abstract: A connecting system for connecting a mesh sheet to a concrete member. The connecting system comprises an anchor structure and a first pin member. The anchor structure defines a loop passageway and a pin opening. The anchor structure is adapted to be partly embedded within the concrete member. A mesh loop portion is formed on the mesh sheet. The mesh loop portion extends into the loop passageway. To connect the mesh sheet to the concrete member, the first pin member extends along the pin opening and through the mesh loop portion of the mesh sheet. Force applied to the concrete member away from the mesh sheet causes the first pin member to engage the anchor structure and the mesh loop portion to inhibit movement between the mesh sheet and the concrete member.

Abstract: A thimble providing a first convex surface about a first axis and a second convex surface about a second axis, the first and second axes being substantially perpendicular to each other and the first and second surfaces being opposite each other, the thimble being such that a first length of elongate material can be wrapped over said first convex surface and back on itself to form a first loop around the thimble and a second length of elongate material can then be wrapped over said second convex surface through said first loop and back on itself to form a second loop around the thimble.

Abstract: A connecting system for connecting a first mesh sheet to a member comprising a housing member, a first loop portion, and a first pin member. The housing member defines a loop passageway, and the housing member is adapted to be rigidly connected to the member. The first loop portion is formed on the first mesh sheet and extends into the loop passageway. The first pin member extends through the first loop portion of the first mesh sheet such that a force applied to the first mesh sheet away from the housing member causes the first pin member to engage the housing member and the loop portion to inhibit movement between the first mesh sheet and the member. In one preferred embodiment, the member is a concrete panel. In another preferred embodiment, the member is a second mesh sheet.

Abstract: A fastening system is provided for fastening a first structural component to a second structural component for use especially in the motor vehicle industry, which has at least one fastening screw, a corresponding first preassembly thread on the first structural component, in which the fastening screw is fastened after the preassembly and a fastening thread on the first structural component or the second structural component for fixing the first structural component to the second structural component by the fastening screw, whereby this screw, after fixing, is fastened in the associated fastening thread, whereby the fastening screw has at least one front threaded area arranged on the free end of the screw shank and a second area adjacent to the screw head, whereby this is provided with a plastic coating, into which a thread corresponding to the preassembly thread is incorporated only when the fastening screw is screwed into the preassembly thread.

Abstract: A retaining member is secured to a cable at a distance from one end of the cable. The retaining member includes a plurality of fitting receivers spaced from the cable end by different distances. A fitting is provided at the cable end. By selectively engaging the fitting with the fitting retainers, the effective length of the cable can be changed over an adjustment range.

Abstract: A remote control cable assembly (10) includes a conduit (12) with a core element (24) slidably supported in the conduit (12). Slugs (30, 32) are die cast on each end of the core element (24) for connection to various controlling and controlled devices to transmit tensile forces therebetween. At least one slug (32) is formed with a teardrop shape having a spherically rounded head (34) and a frustum tail (36). The end (28) of the core element (24) is embedded within the slug (32). The twisted strands of the core element (24) are fanned over a segment (50) and embedded within the slug (32) to improve adhesion. During the die casting formation process, a sprue (52) injects molten zinc into a die cavity (44) near a truncated tip (38) of the frustum tail (36). The sprue (52) location and angle (I) decreases the possibility of unwanted core element (24) movement during the pressurized injection of molten zinc thereby improving cable assembly tolerances.

Abstract: A lock structure for a flexible line in which one looped end and a contiguous intermediate section of the line are fitted in approximately V-shaped grooves formed in a pair of approximately trapezoidal lock halves. The lock halves are of synthetic resin and have sharp pointed projections formed within the grooves for securing the line therein. The lock members are aligned with one another by an arrangement of engaging projections formed on a first one of the lock halves which engage with a corresponding arrangement of receiving holes formed in the second one of the lock halves. The lock halves are securely joined to one another by welding so that the flexible line can be firmly maintained in the welded lock structure for a prolonged period of time without loosening.

Abstract: A reusable end finishing apparatus for rope, cord, wire, cable and the like is provided. The end finishing apparatus has an outer rigid sleeve, an inner compressible barbed gripping member which engages the end to be finished, and an eyebolt which has a threaded rod which extends through holes in both the compressible gripping member and the outer rigid sleeve. In assembly for use, the termination of the device to be finished is threaded through the eyebolt and doubled back. The eyebolt is then placed in the compressible gripping member with grooves in the gripping member provided for the eyebolt eye. The threaded rod end of the eyebolt is moved through a hole in the compressible gripping member until the eye of the eyebolt bottoms in the gripping member.

Abstract: An electrical connector which is adapted to join two or more wires together and comprises a pair of hollow cylinders joined together and disposed such that one end portion of each cylindrical is free to be bent back upon itself after a wire is inserted therein to make good contact between the cylinder and the wire.

Abstract: Connectors are provided for securing soil reinforcing elements to the face panels of a retaining wall for an earthen formation. The connectors comprise rigid eyes fixed to the panels and extensions formed on the elements for extension through the eyes. The eyes and extensions are selectively locked together and serve to orient the reinforcing elements in a horizontal disposition within the soil embankment being reinforced.

Abstract: A retaining wall construction is comprised of a first portion which includes compacted granular fill defining a three dimensional earthenwork bulk form including a plurality of tensile members dispersed within that bulk form to enhance the coherency of the mass. The tensile members project from the bulk form and are connected to a second component portion which defines a face construction. The face construction is comprised of a plurality of facing panels connected to tensile members with concrete layers enveloping the connection between the facing panels and the tensile members.

Abstract: A tie back clamp is provided for retaining a severed end of a power cable in a safe, removed position when it is necessary to cut the cable to perform service or otherwise work on the power line. The clamp retains a tail or end portion adjacent the location of the cut at a position transverse the remaining cable from which the stub or end portion extends.

Abstract: In a box spring assembly having a frame, including a frame rail member with horizontally spaced generally upright side walls. The frame rail has a plurality of aligned horizontal slots through the upright side walls and arranged in aligned pairs. Wire spring modules having U-shaped mounting feet extending through the aligned slots are mounted on the rail. A mounting foot has a pair of spaced apart leg portions joined together by a connecting portion spring urging the leg portions apart. Each leg portion has a pair of spaced bearing sections for engaging the ends of pairs of slots in the side walls of the frame rail, and an outwardly convex retaining portion between the bearing sections for coacting with the side walls to retain the foot in the pair of slots in the frame rail.

Abstract: A dolly for movably supporting one end of a load as the opposite end is hand carried. The dolly comprises a rectangular frame that defines an open space in which a lower end portion of the load may be cradled. The rectangular frame has two sections telescopically mounted one to the other whereby the width of the frame may be altered to accommodte loads of different widths by altering the position of one section with respect to the other. A pair of wheels are rotatably mounted to the frame.

Abstract: An improved coupling for connecting an arresting pendant and the woven tape utilized in an aircraft arresting system is provided. The coupling consists of an elongated hollow body having at least one open end and a longitudinal slot which extends into its hollow interior. A mounting bracket for connection of the coupling to the arresting system pendant is attached to the side of the coupling body which is opposite from the slot. The tape from the arresting system is wrapped between and around a plurality of clamping bars and is then inserted through an open end of the coupling body with the connected end of the tape extending through the longitudinal slot. The clamping bars are sized and shaped to substantially fill the interior of the coupling body and to grip to the tape which is wrapped then around.

Abstract: There is provided a snap hook, especially for mountain climbers, consisting of a C-shaped element having ends which are connected to each other by an elastic locking catch to form a closed elongated ring having first and second narrow sides. A holding element is attached to a first narrow side and the second narrow side forms a guide region for a safety rope. Projecting elements are included in the elongated ring, projecting perpendicularly to the plane defined by the ring on both sides thereof, so that when the snap hook is applied against a planar surface, the guide region for the safety rope is maintained at a distance from the planar surface.

Abstract: A sheet metal panel comprising a bent region is disclosed. The region defines a first arc of intersection with a first plane and a second arc of intersection with a second plane. The second arc has a radius of less than twice the thickness of the panel.

Abstract: The end (2) of an axial strength member is curved into a swan-neck (3) and gripped in a cold polymerized resin (4) which fills a cavity of a chamber (5) that is fixed relative to the junction box (6).

Abstract: A one-piece fence post is comprised of a rigid tubular member folded in a region between its ends to form first and second longitudinally abutting portions. A first pair of inwardly facing adjacent indentations are formed in the respective first and second portions in the region of the fold to define a transverse rail-receiving passage. One or more further pairs of inwardly facing adjacent indentations are formed in the respective first and second portions between the region and the ends of the member to define a corresponding one or more additional transverse rail-receiving passages. The first and second portions are joined together, as for example, by welding, preferably between each pair of rail-receiving passages. The posts are preferably made of metal, such as galvanized steel pipe, in which case they can be inexpensively fabricated by known metal-working techniques.

Abstract: A plastic swivel connector for releasably attaching articles together and a mold are provided in complementary architectures which permit the connector to easily be injection molded in a one-shot process with substantial reductions in cycle time and post molding operations compared with other processes for fabricating parts of similar complexity and function. In preferred form, the connector comprises two major parts with one attachable to a garment bag strap and the other clippable to a ring on the bag. One of the connector parts has two intersecting spaces which provide access for interfacing cavity portions that define the connector swivel features and along with other cavity surfaces permit the connector parts to be molded in sequential fashion within the cavity while retaining their identity as separate rotatable parts upon ejection.

Abstract: A dead end assembly having a threaded U-bolt and a compression sleeve for coupling to the guy wire. A portion of the guy wire is inserted into the sleeve with the sleeve crimped thereabout. The sleeve is positioned adjacent a yoke which slides onto the bolt and is maintained by nuts screwed onto the ends of the bolt. These nuts may be threaded down allowing the yoke to be moved to provide a proper tensioning of the guy wire. A brace is provided along the U-bolt to act as a spacer and for added reinforcement of the legs of the bolt.

Abstract: A tension limiter comprises a rigid body bearing a pair of deflector members which establish a bent path along the body. A stiffly bendable elongated rod extends along the bent path. The rod and the body are connected into a linkage so as to form a part of the linkage. When a tensile force above a datum value is applied to the tensioner the rod is pulled along the bent path, being bent as it moves, and this elongates the tensioner until the tensile force in the linkage is relieved to the datum value, thereby establishing the tension in the linkage at the datum value.

Abstract: In an arrangement for detachable fastening of an end of an elongated member, particularly an end of a foot loop band, in a hole having an undercut, particularly in a sailing borrd, it is suggested that at the end of the elongated member there is a pawl of deformable material which is to be pressed against spring action to the end section of the elongated member leading to the end. During insertion of the end section into the hole, the pawl engages with its end face behind the undercut and thus is secured in the hole.

Abstract: A handle extension provides a means by which a control on a power-operated device, such as a snow thrower, can be manipulated from a more convenient and safer location. A rod-like control extension handle is coupled to an existing control handle or lever by a unique connecting bracket which is so configured that when the present invention is installed by an unskilled person, the said connecting bracket in combination with the said rod-like control extension handle prevents binding of the present invention with the existing control handle thereby permitting more precise control of the power-operated device.

Abstract: A fitting for connecting an elongate body such as a cable (19) to a support having a mounting post (11) with a transverse hole (20) adjacent its free end, the fitting comprising a generally U-shaped component formed from a number of strands of wire twisted together, in an open helical formation. The central part of the fitting is twisted more closely, to resemble a wire rope, and is bent to form two-coaxial rings (18) disposed on one side of the plane of the fitting. The rings are joined by a transversally extending midportion (15), which is preferably semicircular in configuration and lies in a plane inclined to the plane of the legs (13, 14) of the fitting.

Abstract: Simplified means for connecting skidder rings to the tag chains that hold the skidder rings in spaced positions around a tractor wheel. Each skidder ring has four hooks spaced approximately 90.degree. apart, two at each side, of novel construction. Each hook is so shaped as to permit easy attachment thereto of the end link of a tag chain but which will positively preclude disconnection of the link from the hook when the parts are in operating position on the wheel.

Abstract: A spring clip shaft connection wherein a shaft includes a transverse hole spaced inwardly from one end of the shaft, a generally U-shaped body having a leg formed with longitudinally extending proximate and distal leg portions laterally offset from each other by an intermediate leg portion, and an arm extending from the body longitudinally of the leg, the leg being insertable through the hole for location of the intermediate leg portion in the hole with the distal and proximate leg portions on opposite sides of the shaft, and the arm being resiliently snap engaged into a recess in the leg.

Abstract: Disclosed is a quickly-adjustable while-in-motion bicycle handlebar securing device which enables a bicyclist to quickly and easily change the bicycle handlebar position while-in-motion to one resulting in less strain upon his neck.

Abstract: A push-pull wire and pin connector arrangement is disclosed comprising a wire having a both partial loop adapted to extend in and along a groove in a pin and a deflectable full loop opposite the partial loop adapted to be arranged external of the pin so that a portion of the full loop is deflectable to enable engagement of the partial loop in the groove and thereafter remain deflected to a reduced degree by engaging the pin in the groove opposite the partial loop to thereby effect and maintain a spring-loaded tight connection between the wire and pin.

Abstract: A rigid tie capable of being removably mounted on an end portion of an elongate pliable member such as a bungee cord that has a resilient core covered with a woven fabric, with the tie when so mounted serving as an anchor. A pair of the ties may removably engage opposite end portions of a pliable member to form an endless loop that is adjustable as to length by sliding the pair of ties towards or away from one another. A single tie if desired may be utilized to removably join the end portions of two elongate pliable members together.

Abstract: A knock down chair made from an assembly of interlocking planar members requiring no fasteners is disclosed. The various members can be made from a single sheet of commercially available plywood and include first and second side members, a seat member, a pair of transverse seat support members, and a back member. The transverse seat support members are rotatingly interlocked to the side members, and the seat member is interlocked to the side members to hold the side members, the seat support members, and the seat in interlocking relationship. The back member is interlocked to the side members to complete the assembly.

Abstract: A connector terminus for an elongated member consisting of a pair of spaced apart generally parallel wires, said terminus being formed entirely of the wires themselves and consisting of a loop formed in each of the wires in spaced relation from its end, the loops being coaxial transversely of said member for receiving a retainer pin to complete an actual connection, the extreme end portion of each wire being looped around the side of its standing portion distal from the other wire and extended toward and connected to the other wire to form lever arms resisting any force tending to pull the wires free of the retainer pin.