Abstract: A lamp rod comprises a retaining seat and an inserting rod. A wire connecting box has a plurality of via holes at a periphery thereof. A lateral side of the retaining seat extends with an inserting portion exactly passing through the via hole of the wire connecting box. A positioning ring is positioned at an interior of the wire connecting box for locking the inserting portion. One end of the retaining seat far away from the wire connecting box has two sliding grooves. One end of the inserting rod coupled to the retaining seat is installed with an inserting seat. Two sides of the inserting seat have stepped guide blocks. The guide blocks are exactly engaged with the two sliding grooves of the retaining seat. Thereby, in transfer and storage, the inserting rod can be pulled out from the wire connecting box so as to occupy a smaller space.

Abstract: A device for connecting two structural components, includes a base part disposed at one structural component, a spacer having a threaded portion in threaded engagement with the base part, the spacer being supported with one end thereof at the other structural component, a connecting screw inserted frictionally engaged through the spacer, a shoulder formed at one end of the threaded portion of the spacer, and an abutment to be engaged by the shoulder and being formed at the base part, such that the abutment is arranged to become effective to limit, through engagement with the shoulder, a threading movement of the spacer in one direction relative to the base part only after the base part and the spacer have been assembled.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a vessel or pipeline closure. A closure 10 includes a hub 12 fixedly and searingly secured to the vessel, and a cap 30 for threaded engagement with the hub 12. An anchor 22 may be fixedly secured to the hub and a tightening pulling stop 32 and a loosening pulling stop 132 each may be fixedly secured to the cap 30. A connector body 26 may be engaged with the anchor 22, and has a through bore 27 to accommodate a threaded rod 44. A flexible, elongate member 46 may be engaged at one end to the threaded rod 44, and selectively engaged with one of the pulling stops 32 or 132. A threaded collar 28 advances the threaded rod 44 axially, thereby rotating the cap 30 relative to the hub 12.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating a vessel or pipeline closure. A closure 110 includes a hub 12 fixedly and sealingly secured to the vessel, and a cap 30 for threaded engagement with the hub 12. An anchor 122 may be fixedly secured to the hub, and a plurality of stops 132 each may be fixedly secured to a periphery of the cap 30. An end of a threaded rod 144 is attached to a selected stop, which may be a slot in the cap. A threaded collar 127 advances the threaded rod 144 axially, thereby rotating the cap 30 relative to the hub 12.

Abstract: Closure 10 includes a closure hub 12 for receiving a closure cap 30. A vessel end of the hub may be welded to a pressurized vessel or pipeline. A pulling device 20 may include a pivot member 26, a pulling lever 27, a pulling connector 28, and a flexible member 46. A pulling lever is connected by a connector pivot 23 to the pivot member, and the pulling connector is connected at a lever pivot 29 to the pulling lever. In the method of the invention, the pulling lever is pulled toward an anchor to thread or unthread the cap from the hub.

Abstract: An improved device for transmitting motion between the rotor of a synchronous permanent magnet motor and a working part. The device includes a first coupling, provided with a driving element, which is eccentric with respect to the rotation axis of the rotor, at a rotor shaft end. A second coupling cooperates in a kinematic series with the first coupling and is provided with a driven element, that is eccentric with respect to the rotation axis of the rotor and rigidly formed with said working part. The driving and driven elements lie in distinct and non-interfering axial positions. The device further includes two elastic elements, which are set angularly after each other, one of them interfering with the driving element of the first coupling and the other one interfering with the driven element of the second coupling.

Abstract: A paint pad holder has a pad holder plate with a housing for mounting a handle on the plate. The housing has a guide recess for receiving a head of the handle, and for pivotally mounting the handle for movement about an axis generally parallel to the plane of the pad holder plate. The handle can be pivoted a selected number of degrees relative to the plate, and includes a lock sleeve that can be used for locking the handle in selected angular positions relative to the plate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a threaded coupling structure disposed intermediate a non-threaded first member and a second member having a threaded ring wherein the first member and the threaded coupling structure have cooperating mechanical interlocking structures. The unthreaded portion of said first member and the threaded coupling structure mutually interlock and bind each other when a female-type threaded ring, or a threaded cavity, engages the threads of said threaded coupling. The threaded coupling structure according to the present invention may comprise one or more individual parts which interlock with a portion of the first member. Threads are formed only on surface portions of the threaded coupling structure which threads cooperate to securely engage the threaded ring, or threaded cavity, of the second member.

Abstract: A blind fastener of the type having a fastener body, a threaded stem and a sleeve is provided with a drive nut in abutting contact with the fastener body to provide mechanical engagement between the abutting surfaces of the two elements. The underside of the drive nut includes locking elements to drivably engage the outer surface of the fastener body. The positive mechanical engagement between the two elements minimizes the build-up of tensile load applied to the stem during setting of the fastener.

Abstract: A jack extension tube preferably for vehicles is provided which comprises a tube having a first section with an open end and a second section spaced from the first section, the elongated tube made from a first material. A nut made from a second material less rigid than the first material is fixedly mounted in the first section, the nut having first and second opposed faces and a threaded bore therethrough. The threaded bore preferably terminates in the first and second faces of the nut. Extruded holes are provided in the second section adapted to receive a fastener, a jack screw is received in the first section open end and is threadably received in the threaded bore of the nut. The jack screw has at least one of an exposed end with a gear, an opposite end defining a stop which retains the nut on the jack screw when the nut is threaded to the opposite end of the jack screw, and a gear housing mounted adjacent to the screw.

Abstract: A connector that receives a threaded apparatus and reduces stresses induced from the treaded apparatus into the connector is described. The connector includes a top side, a bottom side, and an opening that extends therethrough. The opening is defined by an inner surface that includes a threadform including a plurality of threads. The threads extend radially outward from the inner surface into the connector opening and include a first thread portion and a cutback that extends through a portion of the threadform. The cutback facilitates less stresses being induced into the first thread portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive spindle, in particular to drive garage doors, having recesses or projections disposed on the circumferential surface which can be connected to corresponding projections or recesses of a guide element for the purpose of the axial movement. In accordance with the invention, the drive spindle consists of at least two components which can be detachably connected to one another.

Abstract: An improved partition screen connecting device includes at least an insert head, a coupling tube, and a connecting plate. A fightening element may be provided between the coupling tube and the insert head. In use, the connecting device is insertably disposed in support tubes provided on both sides of a partition screen such that the tightening element can fittingly engage the support tubes so that the connecting device will not easily slip but cannot be readily changed. By virtue of the partition screen connecting device, a plurality of partition screens can be flexibly connected. Both ends of the connecting device are configured to allow stacking of partition screens so that the paritition screens can be connected in a horizontal or vertical manner, and foldable to give variety to their arrangement.

Abstract: A device for connecting two support members, arranged spaced apart from each other by a distance and designed for supporting drapes, net curtains, and similar decorative items, has a support rod having first and second ends. Each of the ends is supported by one of the support members. The support rod has at least at the first end a threaded part, wherein the support member at the first end of the support rod has a threaded mating piece for engagement with and for tensioning the support rod between the two support members.

Abstract: A frame mounting structure for frame body automotive vehicle constructed in such a way a chassis frame and a body frame are doubly coupled up and down at a coupling region therebetween such that structural strength at the body is reinforced and less influence by inertia is applied due to improved structural strength when the vehicle is running, thereby making it unnecessary to use plugs for concealing the through hole on the floor panel, shortening the assembly process, and reducing the manufacturing cost according to reduced number of necessary parts, the structure comprising: a chassis frame arranged lengthwise; a body frame assembled by way of screw coupling while an upper bush and a lower bush are mounted on the chassis frame; a double coupling member fitted and fixed through the upper bush and the lower bush; and coupling means fitted at an upper side of the double coupling member to be coupled to the double coupling member and fixed at the body frame.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of a double ended stud fastening system includes a first segment for engaging a plastic component, a second threaded segment for engaging a nut and a lateral projection disposed between the segments. In another aspect of the present invention, the first segment is threaded and the lateral projection is a flange.

Abstract: tubular socket (3) is placed. The socket (3) has a male thread portion (3b), through an inner space of which an inner cable (4) passes. A nut (6) is tightened on the male thread portion (3b) to exert against an outer peripheral area (10b) of the notched opening (10). A torsion coil spring (7) urges the nut (6) in such a direction as to always tighten the nut (6) in order to prevent the nut (6) from becoming inadvertently loosened.

Abstract: A screwed connection comprises at least one rod end (10, 12) with an external thread (16) and a threaded sleeve (18) with an internal thread (20). The threaded sleeve (18) is screwed with axial play on to the rod end (10, 12). A cotter (26) is driven through a lateral opening (30) in the threaded sleeve (18) in such a way that it bears on the threaded sleeve (18) and on the end face (22, 24) of the rod end (10, 12) in order to press the external and internal threads (16, 20) axially against each other. A screwed connection of this type is particularly suitable for the production of sleeve connections and end anchorages in the case of reinforcing rods with a rolled-on thread.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting objects to other objects is provided to enable easy installation and removal of accessories, such as saddlebags, to a motorcycle. The apparatus enables accessories to be installed and removed quickly and easily in the minimum amount of time with the minimum amount of tools by providing a mounting recess in a bolt and engaging a second bolt therein to mount the accessory.

Abstract: A device for attaching an elongated handle to any one of a variety of cleaning implements, regardless of whether the cleaning implements are provided with a socket or a protuberance for purposes of attaching an elongated handle thereto. The device preferably comprises an externally threaded protuberance and an internally threaded socket, where the threads of the externally threaded protuberance and the internally threaded socket are non-complementary to one another, the externally threaded protuberance is adapted for mating with a socket having complementary internal threads, and the internally threaded socket is adapted for mating with a protuberance having complementary external threads, whereby the device can be joined with another device comprising either one of the socket having complementary internal threads and the protuberance having complementary external threads.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for a reconfigurable assembly machine having a plurality of modules with slots formed in their upper surfaces includes a hollow brick or cube having a plurality of intersecting keyways on the faces or surfaces of the cube. One of the keyways receives a first, locating key which is also received in the throat of the slots formed in the upper surface of the assembly machine module. The locating key includes a through opening which receives a threaded fastener having a head held captive in the T-slot. The key accurately positions the cube relative to the slot on the assembly machine module and the threaded fastener secures the cube thereto. The parallelism and perpendicularity of the various faces of the cube are highly accurate. Various assembly and testing components of the assembly machine are attached to the various remaining perpendicular and parallel (vertical and horizontal) faces or surfaces of the cube.

Abstract: A portable instrument holder for smaller instruments such as harmonicas is adapted for use with commonly available stands, such as microphone stands. This adapter is comprised of an adapter block that releasably engages an instrument holder. The adapter block fits onto the threaded upper end of the stand that is adjustable in height. The adapter block has a selection of threaded holes to fit various stand thread-types and stand diameters.

Abstract: A musical toothbrush including a handle. A coupling member couples with an open upper end of the handle. A brush portion detachably mates with the coupling member. A digital sound generator is disposed interiorly of the handle. The digital sound generator is coupled with a power source positioned within the handle. A speaker is disposed within the handle. An activation button couples with the digital sound generator. Pressing inwardly on the activation button will activate the digital sound generator to emit a tune through the speaker and releasing the activation button will deactivate the digital sound generator.

Abstract: A fastener, for releasably securing movable panels or other components of a support device, includes a clamping member having a cap and an externally threaded shank, a clamping knob internally threaded for movement along the shank, and a retaining member having a threaded shaft received into an internally threaded aperture of the shank. The external shank threads and internal knob threads have a relatively coarse pitch, while the shaft threads and internal aperture threads have a relatively fine pitch. The clamping knob includes a recess with a locking shoulder that engages a head of the retaining member, thus to determine a locked position for the knob, preventing further movement of the knob in the axial direction away from the cap. The locked position can be set to coincide with a clamping position of the knob, or alternatively spaced apart to allow limited axial travel of the knob.

Abstract: A quick connect splice for concrete reinforcement bars includes two diametrically opposed half-shells spanning the aligned ends of the rebars. The half-shells interlock with raised ridges on the bar surfaces to hold the bar ends together. Two sleeve elements slipped over the bars are screwed to each other over the shell sections to secure the splice joint.

Abstract: A coupling member for interconnecting a hydraulic ejector cylinder, of injection molding equipment, with a mold ejector system to insure that the mold ejector system of the mold is properly activated and returned to its fully retracted position prior to commencing a further injection molding cycle. The coupling member comprises a first elongate stud which is releasably couplable to a second elongate stud to form the coupling member. The first elongate stud has a head, at one end thereof, and the second elongate stud has a stud recessed portion, at a mating end thereof, for at least partially receiving the head. A locking mechanism, carried by the second elongate stud, allows engagement and disengagement of the head from the stud recessed portion, when in a first position, and secures the head at least partially within the stud recessed portion, when in a second position.

Abstract: The circular staircase has individual steps made of stone, and in particular natural stone, mounted on a central newel. The steps each have a reinforcing member with one end that is joined to the newel and he other end that has a prestressing element against a step.

Abstract: A motor and generator coupling device including a coupler having a generally cylindrical configuration. The coupler has an inner end and an outer end. The outer end has three studs extending outwardly therefrom. The three studs are dimensioned and are aligned for extending within three holes within a drive disc hub of a generator. A circular flange is secured to an outer wall of the generator and is disposed over the inner end of the coupler. A hydraulic motor is secured to the circular flange in communication with the generator.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a novel moment resisting connection system, the Co-Axial Joint (CAJ) System, and a method of assembling the moment resisting connection system for use in diverse areas of architectural design, fabrication, engineering, and field erection of lattice structures. A given CAJ System connection is comprised of a framing member, a block connector, an end cap, an end cap-block connector attachment means, and a sleeve. The end cap, movably attached to the block connector, is connected to both the sleeve and framing member. To assemble the CAJ System, a sleeve is slid onto a framing member and positioned at the end of the member. The framing member is then positioned relative to the block connector. Attached to the block connector is an end cap which is made to align with the framing member. The end cap-block connector attachment means, typically a bolt, acts to absorb the tensile forces exerted on to the system without compromising the member-block connector connection.

Abstract: A universal joint 10 for the extension of billiard cues. The joint comprises a joint element 12 generally tubular and adapted to hold at one end the front end of an extension and to receive at the other end the butt end of a billiard cue, and a generally tubular tightening element 14 adapted to lock the cue inside the joint element 12. The joint 10' is operative irrespective of the outer diameter of the butt terminal part of the cue received therein, by the combined action of slits 42, tapered portions 28, 38, 40 and resilience of the material of which the joint element 12 is made.

Abstract: An adapter for coupling an arrow point to an arrow shaft. The adapter comprises a first body member having an exterior surface extending from an inboard end to an outboard end. At least a first portion of the exterior surface of the first body member comprises a high density groove structure comprising a plurality of grooves having a groove density of at least 4-grooves per centimeter; and a plurality of shoulders spaced apart by the grooves, wherein the ratio of the total cumulative widths of the shoulders of the first portion to the total cumulative width of the grooves of the first portion is in the range of from 0:1 to about 3:1. The present invention provides an arrow assembly comprising such an adapter.

Abstract: An economical convenient coupling and process are provided to more safely secure screw conveyor sections together to enhance the longevity and wear of the screw conveyor, prevent accidents, and minimize downtime and repair. In the user-friendly coupling and process, internally threaded bushings are plug welded to the hollow core of the shafts and a double ended thread stud are screwed into the bushings along the axis of the shafts. The studs and bushings are hidden from view in the interior of the shafts and securely lock the screw conveyor sections together without the use of exterior, transverse or vertical bolts, nuts and locking pins, which can shear and damage downstream processing equipment and injure consumers and operating personnel.

Abstract: An adaptor for quickly connecting and releasing a T-shaped bar which holds a mop head and a mop handle to form a complete mop for use. The T-shaped bar has a horizontal base portion and a vertical threaded portion. The horizontal base portion is adapted to the mop head, while the vertical threaded portion is adapted to the adaptor. A mop handle or stick is then adapted to the rear of the adaptor. The adaptor has a spring biased pawl which is pivotally mounted thereon, such that when the tip of the pawl is engaged with the vertical threaded portion of the T-shaped bar by the spring, it locks the movement of the adaptor. However, by simply rotating the adaptor, the adaptor will be further threaded on the vertical threaded portion of the T-shaped bar to precisely adjust the tightness of the adaptor to the T-shaped bar. When the pawl is pressed against the spring, an individual can quickly release the adaptor from the vertical portion of the T-shaped bar, which in turn releases the mop head.

Abstract: A centrifugal pump having a system for preventing unscrewing of the impeller off of the pump shaft is disclosed. The impeller is screwed onto the pump shaft via threads having a first thread pitch, and a lock bolt is inserted through the impeller and screwed into the pump shaft via threads having a second thread pitch. The second thread pitch is greater than the first pitch. Accordingly, if the pump motor is operated in the wrong direction, the impeller is prevented from unscrewing because the impeller attempts to move faster axially than the lock bolt which is holding the impeller on the pump shaft.

Abstract: An adjustable column connector apparatus which provides for quick, easy and accurate installation of columns during building construction. The apparatus includes an inner connector member with a threaded socket, and an outer member with a corresponding threaded body which mates with the threaded socket. The inner connector member is attached to a column end by screws. The threaded body is engaged in the threaded socket, and the outer connector member is rotatably attached to an adjacent structure by a lag which slidably fits within a slot in the outer connector member. The outer connector member is rotated relative to the inner connector member to advance or retract the threaded body within the threaded socket and correspondingly draw down or push away the adjacent structure relative to the column end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for fastening a rotatory drivable tool to the head of a technoscope by screwing a tool holder provided at the proximal side end of the tool to the distal end of the shank of a drive spindle. To secure undesired detaching of the tool from the technoscope, the tool holder is additionally screwed onto and against a cylinder sleeve which is run through by the shank of the drive spindle and rotatably mounted in the technoscope head.

Abstract: An improved mounting apparatus which is adjustable for providing a safety breakaway capability for the attachment of post assemblies normally adjacent to a road or highway location wherein the vertical post assembly includes mounting holes located in a foundation therebelow. The improved breakaway apparatus includes a plurality of anchors fixedly secured to the foundation and a breakaway coupling interconnecting the anchor to the vertical post assembly. The breakaway coupling includes a weakened section to facilitate breaking thereof responsive to a lateral force exerted adjacent to the lower end of the vertical post assembly. Securement of the breakaway coupling to the anchor is provided by a unique lateral and vertical adjustment design by providing of a lateral clearance space between the lower support member and the collar aperture while at the same time providing an annular clearance space between the coupling support shoulder and the collar lip within the containment bore.

Abstract: A garden tool includes a beam having a tool secured to one end and having a ring and one or more fins formed in the other end. A handle has a number of blades tapered radially outward and has a number of gaps formed between the blades for engaging with the fins. A barrel has an inner thread for engaging with an outer thread of the ring and has a tapered surface formed in the inner peripheral portion for forcing the blades radially inward and for engaging the fins with the gaps such that the handle may be solidly and quickly secured to the beam.

Abstract: A dismantleable standing table with a table top plate, a supporting construction on which the table top plate rests, and with a base support. The standing table has three parts, which are screwed to each other via screw connections which are detachable by hand without tools. There is a first top part comprising the table top plate, and a second center part comprising the supporting construction for the table top plate, this part includes a supporting inner tube which is concentrically received within an outer standing tube surrounding the inner tube. Furthermore, the standing table has a third bottom part including the base plate and possibly a step ring, this bottom part being connectable with the bottom end of the second part. For the screw connection among the three parts, it is possible to arrange, for example, top and bottom centering rings in the outer standing tube, such top and bottom rings each receive a threaded ring which is screwed to an outside thread of the inner tube.

Abstract: A self-adjusting shim includes an inner element and an outer element. The outer element defines an internal threaded bore and a projecting tab that limits rotation of the outer element. The inner element includes a threaded outer surface and an inner opening. The threaded outer surface is received in the threaded internal bore such that relative rotation between the inner and outer element results in relative axial movement therebetween. The inner opening includes a torque transmitting feature such as an out-of-round surface or an internally projecting element that is directed radially inwardly so as to couple the inner element to a bolt for rotation.

Abstract: A joint for rigidly and fixedly connecting in end-to-end relationship electrodes of graphite or carbon, whose ends comprise a socket with an internal screwthread into which is screwed a connector with a double screwthread or nipple which is pierced with holes acting as reservoirs containing a solid and electrically conductive cement characterised in that at least one of said reservoirs is filled with a synthetic cement formed by a thermosetting resin which in the presence of a catalyst melts at a temperature of higher than 60.degree. C. to form a liquid phase of a viscosity of lower than 2500 centipoises at between 90.degree. C. and 120.degree. C. and polymerise at a temperature higher than or equal to 120.degree. C.

Abstract: An elongated support including a first rod having a first threaded end and a second threaded end, a second rod having a first distal end, a second threaded end and a washer member coupled to the second rod at the second end, the first distal end forming an S-shape for releasably supporting a lantern, a nut member having threads on an external surface thereof, a lug member threadibly engaging the second end of the second rod adjacent to the washer member, and a cup member rotatably positioned intermediate the lug member and said disk for threadily engaging the bolt member.

Abstract: A threaded snap-fit coupling assembly is provided for use in attaching a handle to an implement, such as a paint brush, paint pad, light bulb changer, cleaning brush or the like. The assembly includes an adaptor provided with a cylindrical receptacle and a male fastening member that is externally threaded and sized for threaded receipt in a threaded opening of the implement so that the adaptor may be connected to the implement. The assembly also includes a coupling provided with a first end that is retained on the handle, and a cylindrical male portion that is externally threaded and sized for threaded receipt in the opening of the implement and for sliding receipt within the receptacle of the adaptor. The coupling is retained on the adaptor via a snap-fit connection when the male portion of the coupling is received in the receptacle of the adaptor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combination hybrid splice sleeve which has a threaded end for making a mechanical joint with a male thread on a rebar end, and an opposite end open for receiving a second rebar, which need not be threaded, for making a grout joint between the sleeve and the second rebar. This sleeve has a tapering cross section between a wide end and a narrow end, with internal radial ridges of constant height spaced between the two opposite ends. A threaded cylindrical bore is axially aligned in the wide end for screwing to a first rebar. The narrow end is open for receiving a second rebar. Two grout ports open radially into the sleeve. The first grout port is near to the narrow end, and the second grout port is proximal to the threaded bore. The second grout port is of smaller aperture than the first grout port, for partially restricting out flow of grout injected through the first grout port, to encourage filling of the sleeve by building up some back pressure.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a shaft to an implement, for example for connecting a handle to a mop head, comprises two engageable components for mounting on a shaft and an implement respectively. One of the components has a boss formed with an internal threaded socket and an outer peripheral surface. The other component has a central threaded spigot which screws into the socket, and a shroud, surrounding the spigot and spaced therefrom, which is internally tapered and frictionally engages the outer surface of the boss for added support.

Abstract: A pole extension system for rigidly and tightly connecting an extension pole to a main pole. The main pole has a cylindrical end portion into which a T-nut is securely mounted coaxial with the pole axis. The extension pole has a cylindrical end portion forming an alignment shaft having a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the main portion of the extension pole, such that an abutment shoulder is formed where the pole end portion meets with the extension pole. A bolt is mounted at the end of the alignment shaft and adapted for being screwed into the T-nut as the main pole and the extension pole are rotated relative to each other. A stabilizer means is mounted at the end portion of the main pole and includes a long tubular alignment sleeve having a length which extends past the end portion of the main pole and receives therein the alignment shaft in a close fitting relationship.

Abstract: An anti-twist strain relief bushing for use with an exteriorly threaded tubular pipe for nondestructively restraining an electrical cord against axial or torsional displacements. The bushing comprises an interiorly threaded gland nut to be screwed onto the tubular pipe and an insert to be wedged into the pipe by the nut. The gland nut comprises a circular top defining a circular beveled opening, an integral flange spaced apart from the top parallel and concentric with the top, and an internally threaded, tubular body extending from the top to the flange defining a passageway concentric with the beveled opening and the flange. The body has a plurality of radially spaced apart raised ribs longitudinally disposed on its exterior. The underside of the top and the body define an integral, beveled shoulder disposed interiorly within the passageway. The insert comprises two separate, mirror image halves adapted to be folded together when the insert is forced into the pipe.

Abstract: An injection-molded receiver for securing a mop handle, broom handle or alternative cleaning or utility handle to a mop, broom or other cleaning or utility implement or tool having a threaded mounting stud. The injection-molded receiver includes a receiver cap having a cap opening for receiving and mounting one end of the handle and a cap base integrally formed in the receiver cap and fitted with an internally-threaded insert having flange cleats which is injection-molded into the cap base for threadably receiving the threaded mounting stud attached to the cleaning or utility implement, for example, a screw-type mop head. Injection-molding of the insert in the cap base of the receiver facilitates stability, longevity and ease of coupling a screw-type mop or similar utility implement or tool to a handle.

Abstract: A Direct Access Modular Binder containing one or more posts. Each post is comprised of two or more interconnected independent locking modules. These locking modules can easily be inserted or removed to change the length of the post to efficiently accommodate varying amounts of paper. The modules additionally function to permit direct access for insertion/removal of pages or modules anywhere along the post. The modules in the post may contain a telescoping feature. The module(s) containing a telescoping feature are optimally positioned at the end(s) of the post and fixedly attached to the post holding strips. The strips, which hold the posts' ends, may be hingedly attached to the front and back covers. The telescoping feature permits the binder to be automatically compacted (when not in use), for efficient storage, and temporarily expanded (when in use), to provide space for the user to insert/remove paper or modules. The modules which make up the post are easily locked and unlocked.

Abstract: A structural frame component for use in a gas turbine engine includes an annular outer shell, an annular inner central hub, a plurality of circumferentially-spaced struts extending between the outer shell and central hub, each strut being attached at its inner end to the central hub, and a multi-yoke attachment between the outer ends of the struts and the outer shell. The multi-yoke attachment is composed of a plurality of yokes. Each yoke includes a clevis and a plurality of radially oriented fasteners and tangentially oriented fasteners respectively attaching the clevis between the outer shell and the outer end of a respective one strut.