Abstract: A method of continuously forming, filling and sealing of packages with a continuous web of film material is disclosed and comprises the steps of providing a continuous web of film material and folding the web to provide confronting sides joined along a bottom edge and forming a vertical seal at spaced intervals along the web. This process forms a series of horizontally disposed pouches having opposed sidewalls separated by the vertical seals with each pouch being unsealed along a top edge. The pouches are then opened by separating the opposed sidewalls and are then filled with a product.

Abstract: A gas turbine power system for generating energy by means of a gas turbine cycle, wherein heat energy is more effectively used by burning the exhaust gases (109) and the partial oxidation of said exhaust gases (109) is achieved by means of a hypostoichiometric amount of air and steam fed into a catalytic reactor (107) to form a first oxidation stage followed downstream in said turbine (103) by additional oxidation occurring in a power turbine (104) or downstream therefrom, said power turbine being in turn arranged downstream from the catalytic reactor (107). Catalytic partial oxidation may be performed using a supply of an initiating agent, particularly hydrogen. The method is remarkable in that the hydrogen fed into the reactor inlet through an injector (113) is provided by recycling part of the effluent from the reactor, the power turbine or a reforming reactor for reforming part of the fuel gas with a large excess amount of steam for performing catalytic partial oxidation.

Abstract: This invention concerns a hydro static wrench for removably connecting to a socket wrench for removably engaging and removably installing a hydrostatic relief valve having a cap portion, an axial cap projection, and radial cap extensions. The hydro static wrench comprises a sleeve comprising a body portion, at least one opposing arcuate sidewall, and at least one opposing slotted sidewall. The body portion axially extends along a first axis and has a top planar portion and a bottom planar portion located opposite and parallel the top planar portion. The top planar portion has a projected polygonal aperture for removably engaging the socket wrench and the bottom planar portion has a polygonal aperture for removably engaging the axial cap projection.

Abstract: An exhaust repair kit, including methods of manufacture and use thereof, in mounting a damaged pipe end to a flanged pipe end in a vehicle exhaust system comprising a length of tubing having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion being sized for engagement with the damaged pipe end. A replacement flange engages the second portion through a replacement flange aperture. The replacement flange aperture is of a sufficient diameter to allow the replacement flange to be freely movable axially and circumferentially about the second portion and enables the replacement flange to universally engage a variety of flanged pipe ends. Securing means for securing the first portion to the damaged pipe end. Locating means for locating the replacement flange about the second portion, said replacement flange being freely movable thereabout the second portion.

Abstract: A sure-seal rolling pin assembly of a lapping and polishing machine for substantially eliminating friction between the sure-seal rolling pin assembly and a work carrier and for substantially reducing particle contamination between the sure-seal rolling pin assembly and the work carrier. The lapping and polishing machine has a plurality of gears operatively connected to one another by the work carrier and each gear has a counterbore which has a surface. The sure-seal rolling pin comprises a pin, a plurality of ball bearing units and a torsionally stretchable seal. The pin has a longitudinal axis, a head portion and a body portion connected to the head portion and the head portion has a diameter and an outer surface. The body portion has a lower surface located adjacent the outer surface and is removably inserted into the counterbore of one of the gears.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a radius drip cap for sealing arcuate window frames when installed on an architectural window assembly previously installed on a building wall comprising uncoiling a strip of aluminum, cutting the strip into aluminum pieces, pressing each strip forming the strip with three stepped flanges including a pair of vertically extending upper and lower cap flanges separated by a horizontally extending cap flange linking the pair of vertically extending flanges together, slitting an uppermost of the vertical cap flanges at transverse intervals forming longitudinally spaced upwardly opening slits, and applying a closure to each of the slits on the upper cap flange to render the slits watertight on the uppermost vertical cap flange for precluding water leakage through the slits.

Abstract: A hand-held portable power tool for use in an operation for joining and fastening two or more abutting steel plates, the tool comprises: a housing unit; a clamp, a punch, a power mechanism and a punch actuator. The clamp is mounted on the housing unit and is movable from an open position to a clamped position. The clamped position is a position that enables the clamp to hold the abutting steel plates together and prohibit them from moving in relationship to each other. The punch is mounted within the housing unit and has a hollow ground chisel shape. The power mechanism is engageable with the punch and the clamp. The power mechanism is of sufficient capacity to clamp and hold the abutting steel plates together and to drive the punch through the abutting steel plates. The punch actuator is actuatable from an off position to an on position.

Abstract: Flatware that can be quickly and easily sorted when placed in a liquid solution, the flatware includes spoons, forks and knives. The spoons have a generally uniform buoyancy so as to float at a first level in the liquid solution, the forks have a generally uniform buoyancy so as to float at a second level in the liquid solution, and the knives have a generally uniform buoyancy so as to float at a third level in the liquid solution. The flatware floats at different levels in the liquid solution which provides the separation of the spoons, forks and knives in the liquid solution and enables the retrieval of the separated flatware in a sorted fashion.

Abstract: A decorative window well shield for placement along an inner wall of a window well. The window well includes an upright wall structure set into ground opposite a window on an outer side of a building. The decorative window well shield includes a semi-flexible wall panel, the wall panel is sized to conform to an inner wall of a window well, and decorative indicia. The decorative indicia is carried on an exterior surface of the wall panel whereby the decorative window well shield can be placed along an inner wall of a window well with the decorative design facing a window providing a decorative visual display to a person viewing from a position inside a building through the window.

Abstract: A fitted bed sheet foundation and a dust ruffle for placement onto a mattress and around a box spring of a bed. The fitted bed sheet foundation comprises: a sheet of material, the sheet is sized to fit on and around corners and edges of a mattress, the sheet is of a sufficient size so that when it is laid over the mattress a lower edge of the sheet extends downwardly below and alongside the mattress with a lowermost edge area of the sheet positioned in confronting relation to a box spring, and a first fastener, the first fastener is secured at outer edges on the lowermost edge area of the sheet.

Abstract: An in-line roller skate braking device is provided. The in-line roller skate has a boot with a sole platform. A frame is mounted to a lower side of the sole platform. The frame has a pair of frame members in a space apart parallel relationship to one another. A plurality of wheels are supported for rotation in a common plane by a plurality of axles. The braking device includes a braking disc supported for rotation by a braking disc axle. A drive assembly is provided for interconnecting the braking disc with at least two of the wheels for synchronized wheel rotation. A braking assembly is provided for simultaneously moving a first brake pad against a first side of the braking disc and a second brake pad against a second side of the braking disc. Furthermore, an actuation assembly is provided for engaging said braking assembly.

Abstract: A manually operated dental implant torque wrench has an elongated shaft assembly having a first shaft end and a second shaft end. A manually operable control device is connected to the first shaft end of the elongated shaft assembly for rotating the elongated shaft assembly. An angled housing assembly having a passageway extending from a first open end of the housing to a second open end of the housing is provided. The housing having a first portion and a second portion in an angled relationship to the first portion. A drive assembly is provided within the passageway and is operatively connected to the elongated shaft assembly. The drive assembly includes a receptacle end rotatably mounted to the second open end and adapted for attaching a dental tool thereto.

Abstract: A shaftless golf club head photograph holder and method of producing same wherein the head is crafted by placing a photograph, with or without framing means, into the front striking face of the head and securing the photograph in place by a two-sided adhesive tape in one instance and by transparent epoxy in a second instance to prevent misalignment of the photograph. The transparent epoxy also serves to allow an aesthetically pleasing viewing of the photograph. The entire head is mounted upon a heel plate which creates a horizontal planar surface which is then placed in fixedly mounted assembly with a decorative support base. The base has an ornamental letter plate to commemorate in letters, words, or symbols the nature or special meaning of the shaftless golf club head photograph holder to the viewer.

Abstract: A lamp base comprising an external transparent sleeve and an interior, outwardly tensioning rigid or semi-rigid thin flexible sleeve or sheet which bears upon the interior of the external transparent sleeve due to outward tension. The rigid or semi-rigid thin flexible sleeve or sheet is capable of securing decorative materials such as wall paper or upholstery or items of specialized sentimental value such as photos or any other pliable flat materials of special interest to the owner. The decorative materials may be easily and repeatedly changed as desired by the owner of the lamp.

Abstract: A breastfeeding garment is provided for use by a woman while breastfeeding a child which conceals the woman's breast. The garment includes a body portion having a top section and a bottom section. The body portion extends downwardly over one of the woman's breasts. The body portion has a pouch section extending substantially from the top section to the bottom section. The pouch section has an inner cavity for receiving an elbow of the wearer. A pair of neck straps are connected to the top section of the body portion for extending around a neck of a wearer allowing the body portion to be swingable about the neck from a first position with the pouch section enveloping a right arm of the wearer to a second position with the pouch section enveloping a left arm of the wearer. A pair waist straps are provided. A waist strap extends from a respective left and right section of the body portion for extending around a waist of the wearer.

Abstract: An electronic control system and apparatus is provided for controlling the operation of an industrial machine, such as a sewing machine. A body actuated apparatus is mounted in a spaced apart relationship from ground level and in approximate adjacency to the sewing machine. The body actuated apparatus has an elongated control bar pivotally mounted to the body actuated apparatus along a longitudinal axis of the elongated control bar for actuation of a force sensor when a body of an operator pressingly engages the elongated control bar in a direction towards the sewing machine. Electronic means for controlling the speed of a motor of the sewing machine is provided which includes monitoring means for monitoring sensor input produced by the force sensor, and controlling means responsive to the monitoring means for varying the speed of the motor of the industrial machine by outputting control signals to the motor.

Abstract: A coating composition to prevent cribbing by a horse includes a solvent, a carrier, a non volatile chemical and a pigment .Iadd.if required.Iaddend.. The solvent comprises a combination of a higher aromatic solvent having a boiling point above 170.degree. Centigrade .?.(380.degree. Fahrenheit).!., and crystals thereof combined with a carrier therefor. Further, non-volatile chemicals which would assist in penetration of a wood surface and in enhancing residual properties of the composition can be added to the base combination.