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A connector for engaging a mating connector comprising: (a) a housing having a longitudinal axis and a front and back orientation and being adapted for receiving a signal carrying medium; and (b) an articulated latch connected to the housing at one or more primary joints and having a plurality of sections, wherein at least one of the sections has an engagement structure which is adapted to engage a corresponding structure on the mating connector such that the connector and the mating connector cannot be separated without actuating the latch, and wherein at least two sections are connected at a secondary joint, the primary and secondary joints being configured such that, when an actuating force is applied to the articulated latch, a moment on one side of the actuation point is reduced by an opposing moment on the opposite side of the actuation point, thereby reducing the axial force on the connector.

Disclosed herein is a golf club including a shaft, a club head and several devices for releasably connecting the shaft to the club head.

A system for manipulating data is provided. Such a system comprises a host system, a discrete portable data acquisition device for collecting the data, at least one of a wireless wide area network (WWAN) data radio, a wireless local area network (WLAN) data radio, and a wireless personal area network (WPAN) data radio operably engaged with the portable data acquisition device and configured to at least one of transmit the data to the host system, communicate with a peripheral device, and receive data, and a memory operably engaged with the portable data acquisition device for storing the data, the memory comprising a FLASH memory module, a DRAM memory module, and an NVDRAM memory module. Associated systems, devices, and methods are also provided.

Methods and apparatus related to the suspension and steering of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) are disclosed. An ATV having a frame and a wheel carrier for rotatably supporting a wheel is provided. A tie rod is coupled to the wheel carrier at an outer joint. An inner joint of the tie rod is preferably located in a desirable location. A method for identifying the desirable location may include the steps of defining a first reference plane associated with a full compression position of the suspension, defining a second reference plane associated with a full extension position of the suspension, identifying a reference line formed by an intersection of the first reference plane and the second reference plane, and selecting a location proximate the reference line as the desirable location for the inner joint.

A system for manipulating data is provided. Such a system comprises a host system, a discrete portable data acquisition device for collecting the data, at least one of a wireless wide area network (WWAN) data radio, a wireless local area network (WLAN) data radio, and a wireless personal area network (WPAN) data radio operably engaged with the portable data acquisition device and configured to at least one of transmit the data to the host system, communicate with a peripheral device, and receive data, and a memory operably engaged with the portable data acquisition device for storing the data, the memory comprising a FLASH memory module, a DRAM memory module, and an NVDRAM memory module. Associated systems, devices, and methods are also provided.

A shovel for manual use, comprising a shovel blade having concave and convex faces and defining a longitudinal center-line and having side edges, an upper edge and a forward cutting edge. The shovel blade defines a handle connector receptable having a shovel handle fixed therein. A root cutting blade is fixed to the shovel blade substantially along the longitudinal center-line and projects from the concave face of the shovel blade. A sharpened root cutting edge is defined on the root cutting blade and is oriented toward the forward cutting edge of the shovel blade. The root cutting edge of the central blade preferably defines an intermediate edge recess and forms a slightly inclined sharp edge section for enhancing root cutting action. A pair of side blades are fixed to side edge portions of the shovel blade and are oriented in diverging relation projecting from the convex face of the shovel blade. The side blades also preferably define forwardly inclined sharpened cutting edges and are located for cutting surface roots at respective sides of the shovel blade to facilitate efficient fracturing of the soil when the shovel blade has penetrated into the soil and is pivoted to pry a soil load loose from the surrounding soil.

Systems and methods for providing a precision-notch shape in a flexible medical catheter are disclosed. The system comprises a clamp punch die assembly, a clamping device, and a knife-edge punch die. A catheter blank can be inserted in a clamp die about a die pin. The clamping device forces together upper and lower portions of the clamp die, which causes the clamp die to restrain the catheter blank against the die pin. Once the catheter blank is restrained, a punch die with one or more finely-honed blades passes through a notched region in the clamp die and a notched area in the die pin without contacting either to provide the precision-notched portion in the catheter blank. The restraint provided by the clamp die minimizes rotation of the catheter blank, which prevents tearing and excess flashing.

A bracket assembly rests upon a pile or deep foundation pier set adjacent to a lightweight structure or foundation element such as a porch. The bracket slides upon a pile or deep foundation pier and adjusts from the side of the pile or deep foundation pier. The bracket assembly has a weldment with bearing and guide members. The bearing member supports the lightweight structure or foundation element while the guide member raises the bearing member on the pile or deep foundation pier. The guide member has a sleeve and U-shaped bolt to grasp the pile or deep foundation pier. A cap plate atop the pile or deep foundation pier connects to the guide member through rods. Turning nuts on the upper end of the rods pulls them and thus the lightweight structure or foundation element upwards. The bracket assembly is lightweight and supports approximately five thousand pounds.

A securement mechanism includes a tie-down cleat assembly for engagement with a mating component, the tie-down cleat assembly including a pin, a lock plate adjacent to one of the ends of the pin, and a housing having an aperture receiving the pin. An actuating member is operationally connected to the pin and causes selective movement of the pin and lock plate between a secured and unsecured orientation. The lock plate has a first dimension permitting the lock plate to be inserted into a channel associated with the mating component and a second dimension permitting the securement of the mating component between the housing and locking plate. The pin and locking plate and preferably the housing are all rotatable as a single unit.

In a separation device for separating particles from a liquid, which is present in a container, a centrifugal rotor is rotatable around a vertical rotational axis. The centrifugal rotor has a tubular inlet member, which extends down into liquid to be treated and which upon rotation of the centrifugal rotor forms a pumping member adapted to pump liquid upwardly and into the centrifugal rotor. The rotatable inlet member is surrounded by a non-rotatable wall, a sealing device being adapted to seal between the rotatable inlet member and the non-rotatable wall. Thereby is avoided that liquid is pumped upwardly on the outside of the inlet member. Furthermore, a smallest possible part of the outside of the inlet member can be in contact with liquid, independent of the level of the liquid surface in the container.

The present invention relates to a child restraint system (1) with a base (2) having a lower surface resting on a sitting portion of a vehicle, where the base (2) through ISOFIX latching means is engaged with anchorage means (12) in the vehicle seat (13), thereby providing a pivot connection between the base (2) and the anchorage means (12). Through an energy absorbing mechanism (7) impact energy can be absorbed, thus reducing the degree of rotation of the child restraint (1).

An introducer sheath having a rotation component allowing rotation of a suture ring. The rotation component having a first position allowing rotation of the suture ring and a second position which secures the rotational position of the suture ring. In one embodiment, the introducer sheath comprises a main body having a head portion and a base portion, wherein at least one of the head and base portions further comprise an attached suture ring. The suture ring can be secured to one or both of the head and base portions. In another embodiment, one or both of the head portion and the base portion can be rotated about an axis approximated by the sheath. In one embodiment, a detent prohibits the head portion and base portion from separating from one another.

An electric motor includes a stator that has a stator winding wound on a stator iron core; a rotor having a rotating body with a rotating shaft in the center; a bearing for journaling the rotating shaft; and two conductive brackets for fixing the bearing. The rotating body holds a magnet such that the magnet faces the stator, and is fastened to the rotating shaft penetrating through the center of the rotating body. In the rotating body, a dielectric layer is formed between the rotating shaft and the outer circumference of the rotating body. The dielectric layer has a polygonal shape with the rotating shaft in the center. An electric device includes the thus configured electric motor.

A mounting system for minimizing pointing error in image capture equipment having a first support member rotatable about a first axis and a second support member rotatable about a second axis, the second support member including an adjustable mount allowing the image capture equipment mounted to be positioned so that the center of mass of structure rotatable about the second axis is on the second axis, and the first support member includes an adjustable positioner allowing the second support member position to be adjusted along the second axis so that the center of mass of structure rotatable about the first axis is on the first axis, and further including two hand grips carried by the second support member and positioned equidistant from the second axis of rotation and on a line passing through the second axis of rotation.

A radial artery compression device configured to be releasably secured by a strap or band to the underside of a wrist of a patient and to provide adjustable and consistent compression pressure in the area of a radial artery access site to achieve hemostasis either during or after a medical procedure such as a percutaneous coronary procedure. The radial artery compression device includes a body configured to engage and secure a knob while allowing the knob to rotate with respect to the body. Rotation of the knob can cause a threaded shaft to move. The threaded shaft mechanically couples the knob to a disk-shaped compression pad. The compression pad can include one or more notches adapted to at least partially surround a sheath and / or a catheter inserted into the radial artery at the access site.

A step ladder apparatus for retention within a stake pocket comprising a frame assembly a plurality of step assemblies and an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly includes a frame flange and a wedge member. The frame assembly is positioned within the stake pocket so that the frame flange overhangs one end of the stake pocket. The base of the wedge member is inserted into the stake pocket opposite the frame flange so that the wedge flange overhangs the stake pocket on a side opposite the frame flange. As a result, the flanges cooperate to substantially preclude downward movement of the frame assembly, and, in turn, removal of the frame assembly in a downward direction from the stake pocket.

An information-holding unit is provided which can minimize increase in cost and which can increase storage capacity as a whole without changing information transferring time. The information-holding unit comprises a plurality of RFID tags with desired specific information stored therein, and a tool holder as a mounting body for mounting these plural RFID tags.

The invention of this application provides a pneumatic tool with a simple structure. The tool has a tubular housing (50), a stationary shaft (52), a first piston (56) slidable along the stationary shaft, a second piston (58), a tool attachment member (60) drivingly connected to the second piston, a compressed air supply path (70) extending through the stationary shaft to supply compressed air between the first and second pistons, and an air discharge path (76) for discharging the compressed air supplied between the first and second pistons to the outside of the housing when the first and second pistons are separated by a predetermined distance. The compressed air supply path has an axial portion (70a) in the stationary shaft and a radial portion (70b), a compressed air inlet recess (70c) in the inner wall surface of a shaft sliding hole, and a supply outlet (70d) extending forward from the forward end of the compressed air inlet recess and communicating with a portion between the first and second pistons.

An outer member 10 and an inner member 20 constituting a wheel bearing device are assembled and the brake rotor 40 is fixed to the hub ring 20A of the inner member. In this state, the pad slide surfaces 40a and 40b of the brake rotor 40 are lathed with the reference provided by a wheel pilot end surface 23. Alternatively, the wheel pilot end surface 23 of the hub ring 20A by chucking the knuckle pilot 16 of the outer member 10 with the wheel bearing device put in its assembled state, and the pad slide surfaces 40a and 40b of the brake rotor 40 are lathed with the reference provided by the wheel pilot end surface 23.

An image forming apparatus is provided, which is capable of performing phase control of rotation bodies inexpensively and accurately and is capable of reducing time until completion of phase adjustment at the time of a print operation to prevent first print time from becoming long. This image forming apparatus includes a device for detecting a home position of rotation bodies, a motor, and a motor control device for controlling the motor by a software servo, in which said motor control device has a position control function with respect to the motor.

A collapsible bath brush is disclosed with a handle that collapses telescopically into the interior of the brush head, thereby making the brush more convenient, compact, and adaptable than other bath brushes. In preferred embodiments, the brush head includes bristles or a sponge, the handle includes at least three segments, and when extended, the handle is wide (at least one inch), long, and easy to hold. When the handle is collapsed, the brush head is a fully functional handle-free bath brush without protrusions that could interfere with washing. A securing mechanism prevents inadvertent collapse of the handle when extended, and in preferred embodiments a retaining mechanism prevents inadvertent extension of the handle when collapsed. The brush is easy to pack for travel, requiring no disassembly to achieve its smallest configuration. In preferred embodiments the brush has an open, horseshoe-shaped, easy-to-clean handle, and can be disassembled for thorough cleaning.

A contouring arm and shoulder support is provided that is secured to a supporting and stabilizing belt. The support system includes a belt support and an arm support that are operably interconnected and yet easily disassociated. The arm support provides dynamic support that allows the patient to move their injured arm if needed.

A hanger hinge for a folding door, window or similar closure having one or more panels, the hanger hinge comprising: A hanger bolt having a receiving portion in a lower end thereof adapted to receive at least a portion of an adjusting tool; A sleeve adapted to be supported on the lower end of the hanger bolt; At least one hinge leaf pivotally mounted on the hanger bolt and adapted to be fixed to a respective panel; and A locking mechanism comprising a locking member movable axially between a locked condition in which the locking member is engaged with the sleeve in a manner to substantially preclude rotation of the hanger bolt relative to the sleeve, and an unlocked condition in which the locking member is disengaged from the sleeve by axial insertion of the adjusting tool into the receiving portion, thereby freeing the hanger bolt for rotation relative to the sleeve.