Abstract:
The present invention is an inflatable life belt of light weight, compact construction which is normally worn around the waist or hips of the individual, the size of which does not interfere with the activities of the individual while on board the ship, thereby rendering it feasible to use at all times without discomfort or in any way hindering normal physical activities. The belt encircles the body and is detachably engaged therewith by suitable belt means, the belt comprising two buoyancy sections of similar size which are folded one on top the other for sake of compactness. Each section of the belt includes a closed chamber; at least one of the chambers is automatically inflatable by suitable means such as a compressed gas cartridge mounted on the belt. The other closed chamber may be similarly inflated independently of the first chamber, or, alternatively, may be filled with an inherently buoyant material, such as foam, to render the life belt operative as soon as the individual enters the water.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a compressed gas cartridge actuator assembly having an elongated main body with side by side wells. A pair of compressed gas cartridges are positioned in the wells to face in opposite directions. Each end of the elongated body has a lever and a piercing pin for selective actuation of one of the cartridges.
Abstract:
A lug nut storage attachment for a power driven lug nut remover which comprises a cylindrical member engaged, and rotatable with the lug nut remover, the cylindrical member having a storage chamber for receiving lug nuts. A portion of the cylindrical member engages the lug nut for loosening the same and has a passageway for conveying the lug nut to the storage chamber. The cylindrical member is provided with an opening through which the lug nuts may be removed from the storage chamber. A tubular member is in sleeved engagement with the cylindrical member, the tubular member being slidable longitudinally on the cylindrical member to a first position in covering engagement with the cylindrical member opening, and to a second position in which the opening is exposed to permit removal of the lug nuts from the storage chamber. Complemental locking members on the cylindrical and tubular members maintain the latter in covering engagement with the cylindrical member opening during operation of the lug nut.