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A vertebral stabilization assembly for stabilizing vertebrae is provided. The vertebral stabilization assembly includes a first and a second pedicle screw, a first and second connecting screw, and a connecting member. The first and second pedicle screws each have a shaft provided with a threaded portion operable for threading engagement of the first and second pedicle screws with a first and second vertebra, respectively, each shaft also has an engaging portion. The first and second connecting screws each have a first end adapted to be received by the engaging portions of the first and second pedicle screws, respectively. The connecting member has a first end connected to the first connecting screw and a second end connected to the second connecting screw for stabilization of the first and second vertebra. A guide member for placement of the connecting screw and method for anteriorly stabilizing vertebrae is also provided.

A modular LED unit having a number of LED modules separately mounted on individual interconnected preferably-extruded heat sinks, each heat sink having: a base configured to engage and hold an LED module in place and, in preferred forms, to facilitate the ganging of heat-sink / LED modules; and a plurality of fins, including inner-fins and side-fins, projecting from the opposite surface of the base and extending therealong, the side-fins having interlocking features to facilitate the ganging of heat-sink / module units together and, in preferred forms, to facilitate interconnection of the modular LED unit to other portions of a lighting fixture.

PCT No. PCT / JP97 / 04131 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 29, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 29, 1998 PCT Filed Nov. 13, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98 / 22007 PCT Pub. Date May 28, 1998The present invention relates to a thermally insulated synthetic resin container, which is a thermally insulated container having a double walled structure and being made of synthetic resin, which reduces the thermal conduction loss from the mouth portion, and which has excellent thermally insulating performance capabilities. The thermally insulated synthetic resin container 1 of the present invention has an inner container 4 and an outer container 3, which are both made of synthetic resin and which are both connected at their respective mouth portions 12, 11 while providing a space portion in between the two containers. According to this thermally insulated synthetic resin container which is formed by having the space portion between the inner container 4 and the outer container 3 be a thermally insulating layer 6, a reduced thermal conductive portion 14 having a wall of reduced thickness is formed in the vicinity of the mouth portion 12 of the inner container 4.

A tree stand for hunting includes a frame constructed to stably engage a tree trunk in an elevated position, a seat pivoted to the frame, and a back support pivotally supported by a link mechanism to a telescoping upright of the frame above the seat. Vertical and angular adjustment of the back support allows the hunter to adjust the back support for optimal ergonomic lumbar support and for user preference. Further, the back support and seat can be pivotally adjusted to provide a partial-standing perched position for the hunter. Also, the tree stand can be folded flat for storage and transport.

A vertebral stabilization assembly for stabilizing vertebrae is provided. The vertebral stabilization assembly includes a first and a second pedicle screw, a first and second connecting screw, and a connecting member. The first and second pedicle screws each have a shaft provided with a threaded portion operable for threading engagement of the first and second pedicle screws with a first and second vertebra, respectively, each shaft also has an engaging portion. The first and second connecting screws each have a first end adapted to be received by the engaging portions of the first and second pedicle screws, respectively. The connecting member has a first end connected to the first connecting screw and a second end connected to the second connecting screw for stabilization of the first and second vertebra. A guide member for placement of the connecting screw and method for anteriorly stabilizing vertebrae is also provided.

A tree stand for hunting includes a frame constructed to stably engage a tree trunk in an elevated position, a seat pivoted to the frame, and a back support pivotally supported by a link mechanism to a telescoping upright of the frame above the seat. Vertical and angular adjustment of the back support allows the hunter to adjust the back support for optimal ergonomic lumbar support and for user preference. Further, the back support and seat can be pivotally adjusted to provide a partial-standing perched position for the hunter. Also, the tree stand can be folded flat for storage and transport.

A cycling shoe comprises a shoe upper and a shoe sole. The shoe sole is provided with at least one magnetic plate, so that the cycling shoe can be magnetically attracted to a bicycle pedal including magnetic elements. The shoe sole is further provided with stopping blocks to be engaged in the bicycle pedal, preventing the cycling shoe from sliding relative to the bicycle pedal. By such arrangements, the cycling shoe has the advantages of being easy to slide out, stable engagement, and labor-saving.

An FPC connector (10, 10′) comprises a housing (20, 20′) and a pressing member (30, 30′) mounted on the housing rotatable from an open position to a closed position. The housing defines a pair of posts (28a, 28a′) each having a protruding hook (208, 280′) and a pair of notches (24a) each having first and second slanted surfaces (244, 242). A resilient portion (24b) is defined at one side of each notch. The pressing member has a pressing body (32, 32′) having shafts (36a) and L-shaped resilient arms (34a, 34a′). The isolated portions and the first and second slanted facilitate the insertion of the shafts into the notches. The L-shaped resilient arms (34a, 34a′) are provided to engage the protruding hooks of the posts to lock the pressing member at the closed position.

A chain link remover includes a seat having an opening formed between an anvil and a block for receiving a chain, the block includes a screw hole for engaging with a threaded shaft which includes a link ejector rod for engaging with a chain link pin of the chain and for removing the chain link pin from the chain, and a positioner is extended from one plate of a housing and located above the anvil for engaging with the chain and for stably retaining the chain in the opening of the seat. Two hooks are pivotally attached to the housing for engaging with the chain and for stably anchoring the chain to the housing.

A system iron comprises an iron and a base that has a receiving area for receiving the iron. The base comprises a fastening device for fastening the iron to the base. The fastening device includes a first engagement member and a second engagement member arranged at mutually opposite sides of the receiving area. At least one of the engagement members is displaceable in a direction away from the other engagement member and is biased towards the other engagement member. With such a fastening device, a user can safely and conveniently lock the iron to the base using just one of his hands for gripping the main grip portion of the iron.

A pedal device for a musical instrument is provided. The pedal device includes a pedal to be operated by a player and a biasing member generating a biasing force for restoring the pedal to an initial position. The pedal device further includes a rotating member that rotates around a rotation axis along with the operation of the pedal. A plurality of engaging parts are disposed in the rotating member. The engaging parts extend substantially in parallel to the rotation axis and are configured for engaging with a weight, and the engaging parts are respectively positioned at different distances with respect to the rotation axis.

An FPC connector (10, 10') comprises a housing (20, 20') and a pressing member (30, 30') mounted on the housing rotatable from an open position to a closed position. The housing defines a pair of posts (28a, 28a') each having a protruding hook (208, 280') and a pair of notches (24a) each having first and second slanted surfaces (244, 242). A resilient portion (24b) is defined at one side of each notch. The pressing member has a pressing body (32, 32') having shafts (36a) and L-shaped resilient arms (34a, 34a'). The isolated portions and the first and second slanted facilitate the insertion of the shafts into the notches. The L-shaped resilient arms (34a, 34a') are provided to engage the protruding hooks of the posts to lock the pressing member at the closed position.

The screening device (12) is provided with a set of two end pieces (171), each having a generally plane body portion (1710) extending substantially in a plane, and a set of two mounting brackets (50). During mounting, the screening device (12) is configured to be connected with the set of mounting brackets (50) by moving the screening device with its set of end pieces (161, 171) substantially in the depth direction (X). Locking means includes a tab (40) of the end piece (171) to interact with a notch (52) and a resilient tab (30) provided at the periphery of the end piece (171) and biased in the height direction (Z). In an embodiment, the resilient tab (30) is configured to interact with a notch (51) on the mounting bracket (50).

The invention discloses an oil supply and control device for a hydraulic clutch. The oil supply and control device comprises a hydraulic pump station and a hydraulic control valve group. The hydraulic pump station comprises an oil tank, an alternating current motor, a hydraulic pump, an air filter, an electronic liquid level and temperature meter, an electronic liquid level meter, a liquid level and temperature meter, a liquid level meter, stop ball valves, a butterfly valve, a bell jar, a bell jaw gasket, a flange gasket, a damping ring, a coupler, a plug and hoses, wherein the bell jar, the bell jaw gasket, the flange gasket, the damping ring, the coupler, the plug and the hoses are used for connection. The hydraulic control valve group comprises a valve block, a valve block installation plate, a lifting lug bolt, a plug, a filter, a one-way valve, a servo valve, an overflow valve, a pressure measuring connector, an energy accumulator, a pressure sensor and a pressure gage. Rapid engagement and pressure control can be achieved for the hydraulic clutch by means of the oil supply and control device, and the oil supply and control device has the advantages of being large in instantaneous flow, accurate in pressure control and large in flow control range.

A socket for a PGA package includes a planar insulative housing for mounting a plurality of terminals in grid array fashion. Each of the terminals has a solder tail projecting from one side surface of the insulative housing to be soldered to a printed circuit board. Each of the terminals includes a planar main portion extending in the direction of mounting to the insulative housing, an anchor portion for engaging with the insulative housing on side edges of the main body, a contact piece folded back into generally U-shaped configuration from a lower end of the main body and mutually opposing to the main body, and a solder tail extending toward the printed circuit board. The contact piece has a contact portion on an outside surface thereof for contacting with a pin of the PGA package.

A chain link remover includes a seat having an opening formed between an anvil and a block for receiving a chain, the block includes a screw hole for engaging with a threaded shaft which includes a link ejector rod for engaging with a chain link pin of the chain and for removing the chain link pin from the chain, and a positioner is extended from one plate of a housing and located above the anvil for engaging with the chain and for stably retaining the chain in the opening of the seat. Two hooks are pivotally attached to the housing for engaging with the chain and for stably anchoring the chain to the housing.

A yoga rope with anti-slip structures includes a rope body, a first fastener assembly and at least one anti-slip structure. The rope body has a first operation end, a main portion and a second operation end orderly arranged in an extension direction. The first fastener assembly fixed to the first operation end is used for tying the main portion. The at least one anti-slip structure is attached to the rope body.

A side lock sleeve assembly includes: a first tube, a sleeve having a first coupling portion defining a first receiving space for sleeving over the first tube, wherein a hole is formed on the first coupling portion at a position between a center of the first receiving space and an outer surface of the sleeve; and a fastening screw having an operation section and an extension section, wherein a diameter of the screw gradually decreases from the operation section toward the extension section such that threadedly extension of the extension section through the hole to retain the extension section between the sleeve and the first tube and such that threadedly insertion of the extension section of the screw through the hole results in a threaded fitting portion on an outer surface of the first tube complementing with the extension section, thereby snugly receiving the extension section of the screw therein.

The screening device (12) is provided with a set of two end pieces (171), each having a generally plane body portion (1710) extending substantially in a plane, and a set of two mounting brackets (50). During mounting, the screening device (12) is configured to be connected with the set of mounting brackets (50) by moving the screening device with its set of end pieces (161, 171) substantially in the depth direction (X). Locking means includes a tab (40) of the end piece (171) to interact with a notch (52) and a resilient tab (30) provided at the periphery of the end piece (171) and biased in the height direction (Z). In an embodiment, the resilient tab (30) is configured to interact with a notch (51) on the mounting bracket (50).