Abstract: A socket assembly includes a socket. The socket defines a first interior space. The socket includes a first frame and a second frame disposed opposite to the first frame. The first frame is coupled with the second frame using at least one fastening member. The socket assembly includes a locking member disposed within the first interior space of the socket. The locking member includes a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions define a second interior space for holding a rope.

Abstract: A structural element for constructing an auxiliary means for the manufacture of a reinforcement includes at least one coupling point for coupling the structural element to another structural element. The structural element is formed from a basic element. The structural element may further include a holding means for holding a reinforcement rod. A method for constructing an auxiliary means and a method for manufacturing a reinforcement are also provided.

Abstract: A structural element for constructing an auxiliary means for the manufacture of a reinforcement includes at least one coupling point for coupling the structural element to another structural element. The structural element is formed from a basic element. The structural element may further include a holding means for holding a reinforcement rod. A method for constructing an auxiliary means and a method for manufacturing a reinforcement are also provided.

Abstract: A shim to secure a cable against a shell of a clamp using a wedge to bias the shim against the cable onto the shell. The shim includes an elongate shim base with longitudinal sides, a first end, a second end, and a center longitudinal axis. The shim also includes a first and second raised sidewall having a height and respectively coupled to the longitudinal sides of the base and extending away from the base. Additionally, the shim can include a stabilizing structure coupled to the first and second raise sidewalls to secure the shim laterally in the shell.

Abstract: A fastener for securing together two sheet like members where a blind fixing is required, and yet possessing high positional accuracy. The fastener comprises a shank with a transverse foot the end of which carries a locating pin adapted to be received into locating holes in the members to be joined. The fastener is assembled by passing the foot through an opening in one of the members positioned so that the locating pin may be inserted into the locating holes. The fastener is secured by tightening a retaining nut and washer on a threaded portion of the shank of the fastener.

Abstract: Described are preferred sanitary cleaning devices that include a disposable cleaning head portion and a handle portion. The cleaning head is releasably connectable to the handle portion. The handle portion includes a pair of elongate rods laterally spaced relative to one another and capable of deflection toward one another. The rods present prongs that are selectively received within and removed from apertures provided in the cleaning head. To attach the cleaning head to the handle, the rods are deflected, for example by compressing a grip area, and the prongs are positioned adjacent the receiving apertures, and thereafter the rods are released. This causes the prongs to be received within the apertures, to connect the cleaning head to the handle. Preferred devices of the invention are advantageous in that the user need not touch the cleaning head or adjacent areas expected to contact materials from the toilet to achieve connection and removal of the head from the handle.

Abstract: A support (30) for the joint hinge of a wiper blade (10) at a hook-shaped end (20) of a bar (18) in a windshield wiper. Owing to an open hub on part of its periphery (28), the support can be slipped on a bearing shank of the wiper blade (10) and, so mounted, be maintained by the hook-shaped end (20) above hub surfaces (46, 62, 66) and ratchet elements (70, 76, 78). The two side walls (32, 34) which are connected by the hub (36) and a plurality of crossbars (60, 64, 70) extend in the longitudinal direction (38), on both sides, towards the hub (34) and the inside widths (40, 42) between the side walls (32, 34) are different at their opposite ends.

Abstract: A compression-type drop wire clamp that avoids damaging a signal carrying portion of a cable by applying a compressive force primarily to a support portion of a cable is disclosed herein. A plurality of holes may be included in a compression portion of the clamp to increase the frictional force between the cable and the clamp. An abrasive coating, such as an enamel and crushed glass mixture, may be added to the clamp to increase the frictional force between the cable and the clamp. Tines or other aligning mechanisms may also be used to center the cable in the clamp and/or to align other portions of the clamp (e.g. a shim).

Abstract: A deadend assembly for anchoring a wire to a support includes a yoke having a base. An opening through the base of the yoke receives a wire receiving device and a first bail. First and second opposing hooks on the base receive a second bail. The second bail is removable to facilitate installation of additional deadend assemblies.

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 device for hanging implements comprising a hook member having two straight parallel arms with the first end of each arm joined by an arcuate section and with the opposite end of each arm extending at an angle with respect to its respective arm, and a generally flat base member for joining the hook to the implement.

Abstract: A displaying bumper guard for fuel dispensers that includes a sign-holding frame assembly mounted on an inverted U-shaped bumper guard member with the bumper guard legs imbedded in the ground level concrete or concrete ledge. The device includes a frame for supporting a sign and a mounting assembly for securing the frame to the bumper guard member. The visual square footage of the frame, viewed normally thereto, is much larger than that of the bumper guard member thus providing a good visual barrier for the dispensers. In one exemplary embodiment, the bracket assembly is releasably secured to the center leg of the guard member and includes at least one and preferably two displaced mounting surface located a short distance from the side profile of the bumper guard member. The frame includes at least one and preferably two spaced elongated reinforcement frame rails or bars secured to the frame sides to strengthen the frame and to cooperate with the mounting surface by being releasably secured thereto.

Abstract: 1. The invention is based on a bearing element (30) for hinging a wiper blade (10) to a hook-shaped end (20) of a wiper rod (18) of a windshield wiper, which can be slid with a hub (36), which is open over part of its circumference, onto a supporting bolt (28) of the wiper blade (10) and when mounted, is held by the hook-shaped end (20) by way of contact faces (46, 62, 66) and detent means (70, 76, 78).

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for use in conjunction with concrete construction that incorporates steel reinforcing bar formwork. In particular, the invention relates to a clamp that includes a plate having a plurality of gripping positions for clamping a first reinforcing bar against the plate and a recessed channel positioned on the plate between the gripping positions so that when a second reinforcing bar is aligned in the channel and the first reinforcing bar is clamped at the gripping position, the gripping positions will hold the first reinforcing bar and will also hold the first reinforcing bar in an overlying fashion against the second reinforcing bar in the channel.

Abstract: A hanger apparatus assembled by joining connectors to elongate rods, which connectors define an open side running the entire length of the channel with a rib opposite of the opening for strength and rigidity of the connector. Four openings define oblique angle edges, preferably with a 45 degree angle, for clearance open to four slots that are in line with another forming two opposing groups which allow a flattened end of a rod to be inserted, lowered, and snapped in place. Inserting a rod into both groups creates a simple, economical, and reusable connection of the two rods. Four tabs protrude into the channel with a center line just above the top of the rod to be inserted allowing the rod to be held firmly in the connector and creating a barrier that restricts the rod from starting to moving to a position perpendicular to the connector which is how the rod is inserted and taken out.

Abstract: A fastening fitting is formed of a U-shaped fastening portion with a straight portion and a narrow mouth for holding a member therein, a linearly extending portion extending from the straight portion to be bent with respect to a plane including the U-shaped fastening portion with an angle between 80 and 130 degrees, a reinforcing member-tightening portion extending upwardly from an end of the linearly extending portion with an angle between 85 and 110 degrees with respect to the linearly extending portion, and a horizontally protruding portion protruding outwardly from the end of the linearly extending portion substantially parallel to the plane including the U-shaped fastening portion. The linearly extending portion, the reinforcing member-tightening portion and the horizontally protruding portion intersect at one point. The fastening fitting can be used easily together with molding frames and a separator.

Abstract: A cylindrical shape with a open channel running the entire length (7). Opposite of the channel is a rib (5) added for strength and rigidity of the connector. Four openings (1) with a 45 degree angle (2) used for clearance open to four slots (3). Each slot is in line with another forming two groups which allow a flattened end of a rod to be inserted, lowered, and snapped in place. Inserting a rod into both groups creates a simple, economical, and reusable connection. Four tabs (4) protrude into the channel with a center line just above the top of the rod to be inserted allowing the rod to be held firmly in the connector and creating a barrier that doesn't permit the rod to start moving perpendicular to the connector which is how the rod is inserted and taken out. The length and width (6) of the material can vary depending on the weight requirements. A coated or inherently corrosion resistant alloy or a plastic that can resist the eliminates of the outdoors is appropriate.

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: The invention is a kit of parts to be retrofitted to a type of garage-door spring that functions in extension and may break near its retention hook, which may be an integral hook formed by bending of the spring material itself. The kit of this invention improves safety by reducing the chance of the spring-retention hooks' breaking. The kit has two major parts which are easily assembled together and attached to an existing spring without the use of tools. A disk-shaped centering clement contacts the spring coils at least at three positions on its rim, thereby distributing stress over a significantly larger area than the conventional integral retention hooks. The disk has an aperture, a notch, and a flat. A hook element fits through the notch and aperture, and a dogleg portion of the hook element extends beyond the disk's rim contacting the spring's end to help prevent the spring from turning.

Abstract: A pedal parking brake device comprising a rotation lock of the brake pedal including a coil spring having a hook portion. The coil spring is outwardly inserted to a core bar positioned at the rotatably supporting portion of the brake pedal in closely contact state, one end of the hook portion of the coil spring is attached to a base side, while another end abuts against a lock releasing member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a continuous snow chain comprising three cords or chains disposed in zig-zag patterns and connected to each other in a network of cords or chains of a finite length including two parallel rows of substantially diamond-shaped openings. One cord or chain constituting one boundary of the network of cords or chains is slidably connected to a first retaining cord at each of the zig-zag points constituting the one boundary of the network of cords or chains, which first retaining cord includes means for connecting two extremities thereof to one another. The other cord or chain constituting the other boundary of the network of cords or chains is slidably connected to a second retaining cord at each of the zig-zag points constituting the other boundary of the network of cords or chains, which second retaining cord includes means for connecting two extremities thereof to one another.

Abstract: A coupling for connecting helix members in series, which consists of a pair of U-shaped elements, one of which is attached to each helix end with the "U" sections of the elements interlocked. The coupling is particularly beneficial for interconnecting helical Nitinol elements utilized in thermal actuators or engines. Each coupling half is attached to the associated helix at two points, thereby providing axial load while being easily removed from the helix, and reusable.

Abstract: A lantern holder (10) for releasably supporting a lantern (14), and for being releasably mounted on a boat cleat (12). The lantern holder (10) comprises an elongated support arm (32) defining a first end portion (34) and a further distal end portion (36), the support arm (32) being provided at the distal end portion (36) with means for releasably engaging and supporting a lantern (14). The lantern holder (10) further comprises a cleat engaging means (42) mounted at the first end portion (34).

Abstract: The device comprises a base (1) having an opening and a tapered orifice (7) in the interior. A conical body (8) is housed within the tapered orifice, the conical body (8) consisting of two elements (10) which form a central threaded opening (9). The elements (10) resist longitudinal displacement but are capable of radial displacement. The elements (10) are identical and each one of them is provided with a recess and a projection so that they can engage with each other.The device also comprises a spring and a closure head (14).

Abstract: An improved welded structural joint in the form of a fabricate tee and method for making same is described which comprises a transverse member and a strut member abutting at one end to the transverse member intermediate its ends, and one or a pair of U members disposed around and welded to the transverse and strut members, each U member having an arcuate portion intermediate its ends conforming to the outer surface contour of the transverse member and a pair of straight portions near its ends defining a pair of parallel legs having predetermined length and spacing and being welded lengthwise to the strut member. The transverse and strut members may be solid or tubular and of circular, rectangular or other suitable cross section, and of substantially any respective size. The longitudinal axes of the transverse and strut members may intersect at substantially any angle, or the members may be joined tangentially.

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: 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 unitary, integrally formed wire clamp comprises an elongate, open-ended housing having a generally U-shaped cross-section for receiving a wire therein and a restraining web integrally formed in the housing for restraining axial movement of said wire in an axial direction opposite the first axial direction. The elongate housing comprises a bottom wall and a pair of substantially parallel side walls, and the restraining web comprises a plurality of spaced apart, substantially parallel rib members extending angularly inwardly of each of said side walls toward the opposite axial direction.

Abstract: A connector is disclosed herein for releasably securing a hooked end of a bungee cord to a supporting element which includes a linear body section terminating at one end in a double socket holder for engaging the supporting element and terminating at its opposite end in a conical receptacle for insertably receiving and holding a selected one of the bungee cord ends. This double socket is formed with openings facing from opposite directions and are joined at one side by a solid portion while its opposite or corresponding side is open or deformable so as to permit insertion and manipulation of the supporting element there through.

Abstract: Cable ends of a compound bow are adjustably and securely anchored by an attachment member pivotally mounted adjacent the bow eccentric wheels. The attachment member body is of substantially constant thickness and includes a plurality of openings therethrough parallel to the opposite planar faces of the body and angularly offset relative to one another to define a circuitous cable pathway. An end section of the cable is secured by insertion of a threaded lock device through an edge wall of the body into an enlarged transverse anchor bore allowing radial distortion of crimping of the cable end section.

Abstract: A loop type force transmitting element is made of fiber composite or compd material. The force transmitting element has a predetermined cross-sectional shape and is open at one end. The cross-sectional area through the loop is constant along the length of the loop. However, the cross-sectional shape or configuration varies along the length of the loop. This type of structure is accomplished by machine winding the reinforcing fibers or filaments as an endless loop onto a winding core which has lateral walls spaced from each other so that the spacing corresponds to the wall thickness configuration along the length of the force transmitting element. One loop portion of the initially endless loop is severed after the composite material has been hardened whereby a loop element is formed which is open at one end.

Abstract: A connector, by which a pair of loops at the ends of a pair of cables are connected together releasably, include a body having therethrough a longitudinal opening which is of uniform width of a first longitudinal plane and tapered in width in the second longitudinal plane perpendicular to the first plane, and a hook extending longitudinally outward from the larger width opening end of the body. The hook may extend in a plane which is offset laterally from but parallel to the second plane, or in a plane which is perpendicular to said second plane and across said tapered opening in the body.

Abstract: A resilient securing, fastening or gripping means for the eyelets of shoes for men, women and children replacing the ordinary shoe laces and which is adjustable to fit any shoe.

Abstract: A handle mounting for cleaning implements (brooms, scrubbers, squeegees or the like) comprises a forked connecting member whose fork arms are at one end securable to the head of the cleaning implement and at the other end, interconnected by a crosspiece, are inserted into one end of a tubular metal stem forming the handle or a portion thereof. The connecting member is secured in the stem by deformation of the latter between the two arms of the fork until the tube wall forms two layers, also by welding. The inserted parts of the fork arms, beyond the deformed end of the tube, are bent so as to bear on opposite faces of the tube wall. A cranked arrangement of the outer ends of the fork arms, for engagement with the cleaning implement, are described.

Abstract: An attachment device for the quick and easy attachment of a counterbalance coil spring to an appropriate bracket features a single section of rod bent to provide a shoulder at one end for connection to the bracket and a second shoulder at the other end for the counterbalance spring, the ends being equipped in a manner to permit application of an interlocking retention piece over end sections of the bend rod. In some forms of the invention fasteners applicable to the very endmost part of the rod are employed to lock the retention piece in place.

Abstract: Waterproof joint for field assembly consisting of two waterstops each having a planar face and a U-shaped junction member fastened to the faces of the water stops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a jamming cleat for quickly securing the end of a rope, cable or cord. Such a cleat is disclosed in my U.S. Pat. No. 3,574,900. In that known device one end of a cord is held between the walls of a V-shaped groove and the walls are formed with ridges sloping in such a way that the greater the load on the cord the more securely is the cord held in the groove. In the present invention means are provided whereby the cord may be passed around an object and then both ends secured in the cleat. For this purpose the cleat is formed with a fairlead serving to hold the cord in a position such that one end can be engaged in the V-groove with greater certainty and also with an anchorage for the other end of the cord.

Abstract: Fittings are provided for use in terminating parallel yarn ropes containing one or more electrical conductors, and methods are disclosed for securing the fittings to the ropes to afford separation of the conductors from the rope and connection to electrical apparatus. One fitting has a frusto-conical body portion providing a tapered peripheral surface with an axial bore and a bail extending beyond the base of the body. The rope yarns are inserted into the bore at the narrow end of the fitting and divided into two pairs of bundles with each pair being splayed outward diametrically of the bore and returned along the outside of the fitting for wrapping helically in opposite directions for a predetermined distance about the periphery of the rope. The ends of the bundles are secured to the rope, so that when tension is applied between the bail and the rope, the wrapped bundles grip the outside of the rope to mount the fitting securely to the rope.