Abstract: An interruptible connector assembly adapted for the interlocking spatially of one tubular member with another object to be supported thereby, comprising: flexible clamping members adapted to be deformed into a U-shape and overlap any underlying planar surfaces; a single component, rigid support means, with each and having a proximal structurally identical arcuate component each end, such opposing arcuate surfaces adapted to nest a tubular member; a linear bore hole traversing of each of said gripping components; spherically faced cylindrical bushings, to slidingly engage the bore hole of its associated gripping component and each having at its shoulder contacting the adjacent support means; an elongate, assembly fastener means to slidingly traverse the aligned assembly via the component bore holes, being of a length sufficient to extend from one external side of the assembly to the other external side about the interlocked tubings.

Abstract: A steering tube clamp and stem assembly for a bicycle or other cycle in which the steering tube clamping parts are concealed inside a stem tube which extends away from the rider. The clamping assembly employs an axially extending cut and intersecting arcuate cuts in a wall of a sleeve which connects to the steering tube and a pair of spaced lugs which are integrally formed with the steering tube sleeve and extend in parallel into the stem tube. A clamping screw head is accessible through an aperture in the wall of the stem tube. The stem tube is welded to the steering tube sleeve and to two additional outside lugs which parallel the concealed lugs to minimize stresses in a welded connection of the stem tube to the sleeve.

Abstract: An adjustable telescoping utility pole apparatus formed from a number of inter-received tubular members and frictional insert mechanisms. Each frictional insert mechanism has one end engaged with the inner diameter of the inner tubular member and a second end sidably engaged with the inner diameter of the outer tubular member.

Abstract: A method of forming a formlocking connection of two telescopic tubes and including providing in one of the two tubes at two diametrically opposite locations, elongate cut-outs, with the cut-outs having their respective end sides limited by at least one web, providing in another one of the two tubes, at two diametrically opposite locations, longitudinally extending strips extending from an end surface of the another one of the two tubes, inserting into the elongate cut-outs of the one of the two tubes, a forming tool, and thereafter, telescopically connecting the two tubes and pushing the two tubes toward each other so that the strips are pressed against the forming tool which causes the strips to roll over the webs, and a formlocking connection obtained by this method.

Abstract: A fastener structure which allows for connecting a first connector member to a second connector member, the second connector member having a slot for receiving the first connector member. The first connector member has a pair of generally parallel, relatively stiff, yieldable legs that are spaced apart a distance substantially equivalent to a width of the slot. The slot has an open end defined by confronting spaced apart sidewalls. The yieldable legs have outwardly forming cam surfaces that are sized and shaped for camming engagement with the confronting spaced apart sidewalls, thus causing the yieldable legs to yield towards one another as the first connector member is pushed into the slot in the second connector member.

Abstract: The locking structure of this invention comprises: a gate pillar (1) as a first cylindrical member; a cover (2) as a second member fitted into the first member; locking projections (6) provided to an inner surface of the first member or to an outer surface of the second member, each of the locking projections comprising an inclined surface (6a) progressively rising from the front end side of one of the mating members, from which the other mating member is inserted, toward the rear end side and a locking surface (6b) formed at the rear end of the inclined surface (6a); and locking steps (7) formed in the other member and adapted to engage the locking surfaces (6a) when the two mating members are fitted together. The machining apparatus (A) forms the locking projections (6) by pressing blade portions (9) of tools (8) against the inner surface of the gate pillar (1) with impacts.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the grip of a tubular chuck upon work, the chuck receivable in a bore formed by a holder, and comprising a rotatable connector member having first and second thread connections for exerting force transmitted to the chuck; the head connections characterized as differential, whereby as the member is rotated, the chuck closes toward the work, with high mechanical advantage; the chuck defining a first axis; the connector member defining a second axis generally transverse to the first axis, the axes being non-interconnecting.

Abstract: A locating apparatus includes a double expanding locating pin and a subplate having both threaded and precision holes, which are sized to accommodate the locating pin. The double expanding locating pin is a cylindrical housing having a first expandable end with a plurality of slots and a tapered portion and a second expandable end with a plurality of slots and a flange. A ball is disposed within the second expandable end and is forced by a set screw against the flange to spread apart wall portions of the cylindrical housing which are positioned intermediate the slots for expanding a lower portion of the locating pin. A cap having a flanged tapered end is threaded into the first expandable end of the cylindrical housing and is seated against the tapered portion of the cylindrical housing for forcing apart the wall portions positioned intermediate the slots for expanding an upper portion of the locating pin.

Abstract: A fixture for mounting a rotor having a cylindrical bore on a cylindrical shaft having a first section adapted to be clamped within the bore of the rotor by expansion of its outer periphery, and a second section adapted to be clamped onto the shaft by contraction of its central bore. The second section has complementary partial-circular segments. A fastener is mounted on one side of the shaft to cause the segments on one side of the shaft to close and grip the shaft. Further tightening of the fastener effects separation of the segments on another side of the shaft. The first section has two partial-circular segments joined with the two segments of the second section, so that when the segments of the second section are separated, the segments of the first section is likewise separated to clamp the first section within the bore of the rotor.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for the detachable fastening of cleaning implements, such as brooms, scrubbing brushes or the like to a stick or handle. The stick is provided at its end with two fork-shaped, resilient arms, which can be fixed in bores of the cleaning implement with the aid of a fixing device. The fixing device comprises a handle, an operating element located between the arms and contact faces which engage the arms and spread the arms outwardly or draw the arms inwardly by rotation or displacement. The contact faces of the operating element are constructed on rotary bearing parts, preferably bearing rollers or rolls, which roll on the arms during the adjusting movement of the operating element.

Abstract: A nock that mounts to an arrow shaft. The nock is designed of a light weight plastic material. It incorporates the use of a mechanical locking mechanism to secure it to the end of an arrow shaft. The portion of the nock that is inserted into the arrow shaft, or the insert end of the nock, is expanded by a small set screw located inside a cavity in the insert end of the nock. This expansion of the nock presses against the inside walls of the arrow consequently locking the nock in place. The nock is designed to mount securely to the arrow shaft without the use of adhesives or glue.

Abstract: A clamping device for securing a removable truck cap to the cargo bed of a truck to inhibit horizontal slippage of the cap relative to the truck bed. The device has two clamping members and a clamping pad which interlocks with the truck cap. The clamping members compress the clamping pad to hold the truck cap against the truck cargo bed wall.

Abstract: An improved construction for a pinch bolt yoke for use as a flexible coupling in a vehicle steering system includes two separate components, a block and a stamping. The block includes front and rear surfaces, upper and lower surfaces, opposing side surfaces, and edges between the surfaces. The block includes a longitudinal axis extending between the front and rear surfaces. The block further includes a cutout to accommodate a transverse bolt. The cutout extends across a portion of the upper surface in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The block further includes a bore to receive a shaft. The bore extends through the block between the front and rear surfaces in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The stamping is adapted to receive the block. The stamping includes a base and a pair of arms extending perpendicularly from the base. The stamping further includes a front surface and a rear end, upper and lower surfaces, and opposing side surfaces.

Abstract: A clamp includes a pair of relatively movable clamping members carrying clamping pods for engaging articles and holding them together. One of the members includes an arm having larger and smaller cross-sectional portions with a bore extending therethrough. The other member includes an arm which slidably engages the arm of the other member through a tongue-and-groove connection. A bore in the arm of the other member is coaxial with the bore in the other member. A rotatable fastener extends through one of the boxes and is threadedly engaged with the other bore. The larger cross-sectional area stiffens the member at its weakest point thereby permitting materials such as plastic to be used in the manufacture of the clamp. The tongue-and-groove connection assures alignment of the members during clamping.

Abstract: A clamp yoke having an angular adjustable insert. The angular adjustable insert has a profiled bore which is complementary to the profile of a shaft. The adjustability of the insert allows the insert to be rotated slightly during installation to account for tolerances in both the clamp yoke and the device the clamp yoke is being installed into. Preferably, the insert is axially restrained within the clamp yoke to prevent the insert from falling out of the clamp yoke prior to installation.

Abstract: A knob and bezel assembly for an appliance having a wall with an aperture and having a control with a shaft movable over a limited range of axial movement, rotatable about the axis when moved inwardly, biased outwardly, and projecting outwardly through the aperture. A knob has a handle and a hub, which is adapted to be axially fitted over the shaft so as to be axially movable with the shaft, and which has a keying formation adapted to coact with a keying formation of the shaft so as to be conjointly rotatable therewith. A bezel has a skirt and a hub, which fits slidably over the hub of the knob so that the skirt is disposed between the knob and the appliance wall. Ribs formed integrally on the hub of the knob are fitted slidably into grooves formed in the hub of the bezel to enable conjoint rotation of the knob and the bezel. Two retaining fingers are formed integrally on and extend from the ribs and have outwardly hooked tips hooked outwardly over an inner end of the hub of the bezel.

Abstract: A golf club having a head and a shaft defining an axis, the head having a heel, a toe, a top, and a bottom, an improved connection of the shaft to the head comprising a socket associated with the head, the socket having inner wall structure extending in the direction of the axis, and with annular wall portions relatively angled at axially successive locations in the direction, at least one of the wall portions providing a locally camming surface; the shaft having a lower end portion forcibly received endwise into the socket, and collapsed at least in part toward the axis in response to the forcible reception of the shaft lower end portion into the socket, and against the camming surface; the wall structure forming with the shaft lower end portion a clearance axially offset from-the camming surface for reception of adhesive to contact the shaft lower end portion and to cure and adhere the shaft lower end portion to the wall structure.

Abstract: A turnbuckle assembly (20) for a vehicle steering linkage (10) includes a sleeve (50), a nut (52) and a threaded rod (30). The sleeve (50) has a plurality of circumferentially spaced knobs (80) located on its outer surface (78). The nut (52) has a base portion (84) and a skirt portion (86). The base portion (84) of the nut (52) has an internal thread (90), and is received on the threaded rod (30). The skirt portion (86) of the nut (52) has an internal groove (98), and extends over the end portion (60) of the sleeve (50). The nut (52) is movable from a starting position to a clamping position. When the nut (52) is in its starting position, the knobs (80) on the sleeve (50) are received in the groove (98) in the nut (52). The knobs (80) and the groove (98) then establish a releasable mechanical interlock holding the nut (52) in its starting position.

Abstract: A fixing device for securing a handlebar stem of a bicycle includes a handlebar stem having vertical and level portions. The level portion has a receiving element formed on a free end thereof for securing a handlebar therein, the vertical portion having a scroll-like tube with one end thereof overlapping the other to form an inner part and an outer part. An opening is formed in the outer part and a first lug is formed on an edge of the opening and a second lug is formed on inner part and extends outwardly through the opening, such that the tube securing an upper end of a front fork by screwing a bolt therethrough.

Abstract: A yoke clamp for use with a pinion shaft. The pinion shaft has a pie shaped profile. The clamping bolt of the yoke clamp clamps across the small end of the pie shaped profile of the pinion shaft.

Abstract: A device for connecting a steering column of a motor vehicle to a shaft journal of a steering mechanism. The device includes a U-shaped coupling member which is hinged to the steering column so as to be swingable about a transverse axis. The U-shaped coupling member has side walls which are provided with bores for receiving a tightening screw which is secured against rotation. A nut is mounted on the tightening screw. An auxiliary sheet metal piece is mounted on the inner side of a side wall of the coupling member. The auxiliary piece has a cutout which is in alignment with the bore in the side wall. The rim of the cutout has lugs which project into the bore of the side wall. Tongues are provided on both sides of the cutout. The tongues project toward the center plane of the U-shaped coupling member and toward the web of the coupling member connecting the side walls.

Abstract: A vehicle steering linkage includes an intermediate tube which extends across the vehicle between the steerable wheels of the vehicle. The intermediate tube transmits steering force from one steerable wheel of the vehicle to the steerable wheel on the opposite side of the vehicle. The ends of the intermediate tube are internally threaded and receive externally threaded portions of other parts of the vehicle steering linkage. A clamp placed around each threaded connection is tightened to prevent relative rotation between the threadedly interconnected parts. A plurality of retaining rings swaged on the intermediate tube locate the clamps axially on the intermediate tube. When the clamps are not tightened they can rotate freely on the intermediate tube between the retaining rings.

Abstract: A rotary assembly for attachment to a rotary shaft includes a rotary body; and a bore hole extending in the rotary body from one end thereof for coaxially receiving a rotary shaft. The bore hole has a longitudinal axis coinciding with a rotary axis of the shaft when received in the bore hole. A parting split defining a clearance extends in the rotary body from one end thereof. The parting split extends in a plane which contains the longitudinal axis. A slot extends in the rotary body from the parting split on either side of the bore hole. The slot defines a dividing plane which traverses the longitudinal axis and which divides the rotary body into first and second axially adjoining body parts. The bore hole extends consecutively in the first and second body parts, and the bore hole which extends in the first body part is circumferentially closed. Two clamping wings are defined in the second body part by the parting split, the slot and the bore hole extending in the second body part.

Abstract: A joint for a vehicle steering linkage comprises a housing and a ball stud. The housing has a socket which contains the ball end of the ball stud, and has a sleeve which receives the end of a tie rod. The sleeve has an external, first clamping surface which is inclined with respect to the axis of the sleeve. The joint further comprises a clamp which clamps the tie rod in the sleeve. The clamp includes a clamping member and a threaded nut. The clamping member has a second clamping surface, and is free of a thread for engaging the thread on the tie rod. The threaded nut moves the clamping member relative to the sleeve and the tie rod, and moves the second clamping surface in sliding contact with the first clamping surface.

Abstract: A magic square comprised of a central bearing having six joint axles respectively associated with six central surface segments rotatably secured thereon, twenty edge surface segments being fit in the space formed by the central surface segments to form a three-dimensional square block. Each of the central surface segments comprises a through hole having an inside diameter larger than the joint axle to be rotatably fit on the joint axle. Each of the joint axles has an expanded end with a cone-shaped camming surface, the expanded end defining a step with the joint axle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for a transparent body, in particular a glass body for lighting purposes. This fastening device comprises an outer sleeve and a displaceable inner sleeve fitting therein. The outer sleeve contains circumferentially movable tongues with snap-in projections which can snap into depressions provided in a recess in the transparent body. Inner sleeve 2 serves to fix the tongues or snap-in projections in the depression.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and device for securing, elongating and compressing a spinal column, of simple design, which is easy and precise in use, leaving no projecting part. The process of the invention for straightening and supporting a spinal column consists in securing screwed implants (10) or hooks on either side of the curvature of the spin and interlinking them by at least two rods (20,21) designed to act as struts; said rods (20,21) are introduced longitudinally into grooves (113) perpendicular to the screw (120) fitted in the body (110) of the implants (10) or hooks and then fixed in the base of the grooves (113) by crimping resulting from the deformation of the sides of the groove (113) by the closing of its sides; said deformation is obtained via a conically-threaded nut (30) and a cylindrical male thread cut around the body (110) of the implants (10). Application: straightening and supporting the spinal column in the event of scoliosis or fracture, for example.

Abstract: A clamp having a L-shaped body member and a U-shaped body member laterally shiftably connected relative to one another by a bolt. The bolt is threadably connected through aligned holes in the center of the two body members and adjusts the distance between them upon turning the bolt.

Abstract: A coupling for securing a handlebar stem on a front fork including a tube engaged on the upper end of the front fork, a shank fixed on the tube, an opening formed in the shank close to the tube, the tube including a pair of panels, a lug extended from each of the panels, and a bolt engaged between the lugs for coupling the lugs together in order to fix the tube on the front fork.

Abstract: A universal joint yoke comprises: (a) a generally cylindrical connecting part made by press-forming a metal plate and having internal peripheral serrations, a first end portion at which edges of the metal plate are brought into abutment to form a tubular abutting part, a second end portion with a pair of flanges disposed at opposite sides of an axial gap and facing one another substantially in parallel, and a pair of reentrant cut-outs with a respective one of the cut-outs being disposed between each flange and the abutting part, and (b) a pair of diametrically opposed connecting arms integrally formed with the first end portion of the connecting part and extending axially outwardly from the first end portion of the connecting part. One of the flanges is provided with a tapped hole and the other of the flanges is provided with a through-hole coaxial with the tapered hole for passing a bolt to be screwed inito the tapped hole.

Abstract: A quick-connect fastener of a relatively-simple straightforward design is arranged with a tubular body adapted to be engaged against an attachment fitting in coincidental alignment with an opening in that fitting. A tubular collet having flexible fingers projecting from its forward end is arranged in the fastener body to be shifted forwardly by an elongated expander member coaxially arranged within the tubular collet for advancing the collet fingers into the opening in the attachment fitting. Biasing means are arranged between the elongated expander member and a rotatable actuator which is threadedly mounted within the tubular collet so as to be rotated for urging the expander member into engagement with the collet fingers.

Abstract: This device for clamping a male element (3) in a fork (4) comprising two lateral walls (6,7) interconnected by an intermediate wall (12) of a female element is of the type comprising a rod (5) extending between the two lateral walls (6,7) and having an end defining a stop surface (8) bearing against one of the lateral walls (6) and an opposite end (9) which is screw threaded and adapted to cooperate by screwing with a clamping nut (10) for urging the lateral walls (6,7) toward each other and clamping the male element in the fork. Safety means are provided for maintaining the male element (3) in position in the fork (4) in the event of breakage of the rod (5). These safety means comprise a maintaining element (11) disposed alongside the rod and having end portions cooperating with the lateral walls (6,7) of the fork (4) for maintaining the male element in position.

Abstract: A golf club having a head and a shaft, an improved connection of the shaft to the head comprising a socket associated with the head, the socket having an inner wall tapering in an endwise direction generally toward the bottom of the head; the shaft having a lower end portion with circularly spaced cantilevered sections, and endwise extending slots formed between the sections; the cantilevered sections forcibly received endwise into the socket causing the sections to be deflected by the socket inner wall to reduce the width of the slots proximate lower ends of the sections closest to the bottom of the head.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacing an existing fuel guide pin in an upper core plate of a nuclear fuel assembly. The existing guide pin is removed to the level of the bottom of the core plate and inside the bore in the core plate to a point adjacent the pin retaining nut. A longitudinal bore is then created in the remaining portion of the existing fuel guide pin. A replacement fuel guide pin formed from a pin body, collet lock, and bolt is inserted into the bore in the upper core plate and through the bore in the remaining portion of the existing pin. The bolt and collet lock are inserted into a bore at opposite ends of the pin body and threaded together. A tapered shoulder at one end of the collet lock passes through the bore created in the existing guide pin and secures the replacement guide pin to the remaining portion of the existing pin.

Abstract: A clamp having an L-shaped body member and a U-shaped body member laterally shiftably connected relative to one another by a bolt.

Abstract: A flange is disclosed for supporting and adjusting the position of a proximity detector. The body of the flange has a cylindrical housing in which the case of the detector is held in position by clamping device. Fixing elements are provided on the side of the body to allow adjustment thereof along the axis of the housing. The body comprises a rigid web of small thickness at one end of the housing to serve as a stop for the detection face of the case.

Abstract: A steering knuckle attachment configuration for mounting with motor vehicle suspension and steering components is provided in a one piece steering knuckle housing. The lower end of the housing includes a flat major face to which a bearing carrier or torque plate may be mounted. The knuckle housing has both an upper end and a lower end, one of which includes an integrally formed open ended channel that is also open on one side. The channel is adapted to receive in its open end an attachment post projecting a suspension component. The post is secured within the channel by a transversely inserted fastener which engages the post member in an interference relationship.

Abstract: A mixer that includes separate connectable motor and mixing housings, which motor housing includes an electric motor that turns an output shaft that extends into the mixing housing. The mixing housing is open to admit a cup containing a material for mixing, which mixing is accomplished by turning the motor output shaft whereto the handle end of a spoon is releasable mounted. The spoon head end is for turning in the material, which spoon mounting is a longitudinal slot in the output shaft end to accommodate the spoon handle end fitted therein and a close fitting resilient sleeve telescoped over that output shaft end, the resilient sleeve interior adhering to the spoon handle edges.

Abstract: A C-shaped clamp collar is adapted for attachment to a shaft having radius R. The collar includes a screw for controlling the relative distance between the opposed ends of the collar. The collar has a nominal (rest) inner diameter less than 2R. The screw and collar adapted so that the screw may sequentially drive the opposed ends of the collar apart so that its inner diameter is greater than 2R and the collar may be placed on the shaft, and then draw those ends together until the inner diameter is equal to R and the collar is forced against the shaft.

Abstract: A three-way clamp for the assembly of structural frameworks is disclosed. The clamp includes a block-like clamp body provided with a first bore extending through the block and second and third bores intersecting with the first at right angles and intersecting with each other at right angles. The clamp body is slotted in the plane of the axis of the second and third bores, to form cantilever extension portions of the block body capable of being squeezed together by a single compression bolt. Strut-like tubular structural elements are received in the several bores, one passing through the block, the other two being inserted endwise into the second and third bores. By tightening the single compression bolt, the clamp body is caused to be tightened down into secure gripping relation with structural elements in each of three right-angularly related, intersecting axes, significantly expediting assembly, disassembly and adjustment of frame structures.

Abstract: A device for connecting a motor vehicle steering column to a shaft journal of a steering gear train includes a U-shaped coupling piece, the coupling piece is articulated to the steering column for pivotal movement about an axis extending transversely of a first direction of the coupling. The U-shaped coupling piece has a pair of laterally spaced sides connected together by an arch shaped bight section. The sides are spaced apart laterally transversely of the first direction. A lock bolt for retaining the shaft journal in the coupling is secured against turning in one of the sides and has a wedge-shaped surface facing into the space between the sides. The wedge-shaped surface has two bevel sections inclined inwardly into the space between the sides from diagonally opposite points on the outer circumferential periphery of the lock bolt.

Abstract: A clamp-hub (1) for use in attaching a component (A) to a machine. A clamp-hub body (3) has a first section (5) of one thickness and a second section (7) of a different thickness. The second body section is attachable to the component. The body has a longitudinal, central bore (17) for accommodating a machine shaft and a clamping mechanism (27) for clamping the component in place.

Abstract: A positive stop clamp for clamping a cross tube of a tie rod to a tie rod end includes a one-pieced clamp body having a U-shape cross section and a locking fastener. The clamp body includes two flat ends, each end having a pair of inwardly bent ears whereby a substantially circular interior is defined. The body further includes a cantilevered locator tab having a flange at its end. The flange abuts the end of the cross tube to locate the clamp at the desired point on the tube.

Abstract: A device for securing a mechanical drive component to a drive shaft comprises a hub having an extended slotted member and a hub member. The hub member has a knurled surface for securing the hub to the drive component by pressed fit. A clamping collar is used for clamping the slotted member to the drive shaft. The slotted member of the hub includes a rib for aligning the slots in the slotted member relative to a split in the collar.

Abstract: A microphone stand coupler that facilitates microphone stand assembly and disassembly by enabling users to quickly and easily snap a microphone pole into a microphone stand base. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the microphone stand coupler is manufactured with hollow piping that is tapered and closed at one end. The interior of the piping is preferably threaded to accommodate the microphone pole. At the closed and tapered end of the coupler, a threaded hole is provided to accommodate a base attachment merchanism. The coupler is inserted through an opening in the microphone stand base, and the coupler is secured to the base by a over-center cam lever that is part of the base attachment mechanism. A microphone pole may then be threaded into the open end of the microphone stand coupler. The coupler and attached microphone pole may be detached from the base by disengaging the base attachment lever.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamping band having ends, more precisely relates to one which can be attached or detached after a member to be clamped is connected to a hose, etc. and which has high clamping force. In the clamping band of the present invention, the projection of the lever can be easily fitted in the engagement hole of the band, so that the fulcrum point of the lever can be easily fitted, and clamping work including winding action and lever operation can be executed smoothly.

Abstract: An adjustable shaft for an implement which can be increased or decreased in length and can be oriented in a number of ways which change the alignment of the handle end of the implement relative to the operating end of the implement is disclosed. The adjustable shaft comprises a first shaft and a second shaft of lesser diameter. The first shaft is hollow and the second shaft is slidably receivable therein. A mechanism for aligning the second shaft relative to the first shaft is attached to one end of the first shaft. The aligning mechanism includes a plurality of projections which extend away from the first shaft when the alignment mechanism is connected thereon. The projections are adapted to engage the second shaft. A collar member, which is slidable along the second shaft, engages with the projections of the alignment mechanism and presses them against the second shaft so that they frictionally engage the same.

Abstract: A wrist exerciser comprises first and second neck engaging members which each carry a neck receiving recess for engagement around the neck of a bottle. The bottle is at least partly filled with water and acts as a weight. One end of a rope is connected to an upper end of the first and second members while the opposite end of the rope is connected near the middle of a bar. Opposite ends of the bar carry handles which can be held by a user who rotates the bar to roll the rope on the bar and thereby lift and lower the bottle.

Abstract: A connector comprising two components, a male component and a female component, the female component comprising securing element for securing the male component to a member and comprising at least a pair of arms spaced from one another and moveable towards one another and carrying fastening elements on the surfaces of the arms closest the other arm (i.e. between the arms) and a male component comprising a projection having a leading and rearward end carrying complementary fastening elements on the outer surface of the projection proximate the leading end for mating with the fastening elements of the two arms when the projection is pushed between the arms and the arms are clamped over the projection, the rearward end of the male component carrying slideable bushing means for riding over the two arms when they are clamped over the projection thereby providing a secure connection between the two, and connecting the rearward end to the other member to which the member is connected.

Abstract: A mounting-band assembly is disclosed for securing air filters in connection with engine-powered vehicles and equipment. The mounting-band assembly is directed to such band assemblies where the band is made of a material that has a different rate of thermal expansion than the material of the filter housing. The band assembly incorporates a spring for self-adjusting the forces between the band and the filter housing in response to the relative change in the sizes of the band and housing.