Abstract: The specification discloses a see-thru metallic food wrapper which has a specially adapted transparent viewing strip provided in the normally solid wrapper material, both of which have physical properties which allow their use at both high and low temperatures. The transparent strip preferably extends in a longitudinal direction in the middle of the food wrapper.

Abstract: The specification discloses an improved automotive type carpet construction and method for manufacture thereof. The construction disclosed is particularly useful for lining the trunk of an automobile, the bed of an automotive type station wagon, or on the floor of a van type vehicle, where it is desired to have a construction which is light in weight, waterproof, easy to clean up, and yet can be made in a color to match the interior carpeting of the automobile. The construction disclosed has a primary layer of a ribbon fiber woven in a plain weave, with a continuous filament yarn inserted with a needled motion, and a bonding layer applied to the back thereof in a continuous hot melt flow. A non-skid layer may also be applied, if desired. The carpet construction is then die cut into one or more pieces with the piece(s) being sewn together or a binding being applied thereto.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method and apparatus for calibrating liquid flow meters of all types. The system includes a scale for dynamically determining the weight of a liquid flowing through a flow meter, together with means for measuring the flow through the flow meter being tested. In the case of a glass tube flow meter, a float detection system is used, whereby the operator will set the flow through the flow meter to a desired point, use the float detection system to make certain the float stays in a fixed position during the test, as well as to locate the float from a reference point, and use the system to measure the flow through the flow meter during a fixed period of time, thereby obtaining a reading, in engineering units, for each predetermined position of the float.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method and apparatus for detecting the position of the float in a glass tube flow meter, and determining the distance of said float from a reference line on the glass tube flow meter which is being calibrated. The blockage of an infrared light beam being sent from a transmitter to dual photo receivers, coupled to an optical conditioner circuit, provides an indication of whether float is high, low or in-band in relationship to the desired position, while a float follower, which is movable along the length of the flow tube by a stepper motor which is connected to a pulse encoder, provides through an optical conditioner circuit, an indication of the float position with regard to the reference line on the glass tube. The circuitry also provides for the automatic tracking of the float as its position is changed by the operator.

Abstract: The specification discloses an improved weigh scale of the dual beam type having large and small flow buckets adapted to receive a flow of fluid therein, and an encoder connected to a ball screw having a poise weigh driven by a drive motor for keeping the scale continually balanced while a fluid is being introduced into one of said flow buckets, and having a power supply circuit, a pulse encoder circuit, and a poise control circuit for operation thereof, the improvement including an improved poise control circuit having low gain with high integration for use during the run mode, but being switchable to a circuit having high gain and derivative action during the calibration mode.

Abstract: The specification discloses a two-directional switched driver for use either independently or in a method of controlling production processes and apparatus therefor. The driver, whether used independently or in a process controller, utilizes polarity signals and a retriggerable timer to produce separate forward and reverse output signals which may be used to drive reversible motors or two-directional actuators by way of standard switching techniques. Examples of such uses are the use of most any reversible motor, or two-directional actuators to control mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic circuits, such actuators operated by the driver may be rotational or non-rotational in nature.

Abstract: The specification discloses an improved floor mat mounting system which consists of a retaining means molded out of plastic or other similar materials which, in one of its embodiments, has one smooth surface adapted to be glued or otherwise fastened to the underside of a motor vehicle carpet floor mat to prevent movement upon the entry and exit of occupants of a motor vehicle.In another modification, there is disclosed a retainer having bristles extending from both sides thereof, which is adapted to be used by itself, and be placed at various locations on the car carpet with the standard motor vehicle floor mat placed thereover to engage the bristles on one side of the retainer, with the bristles on the other side of the retainer engaging the motor vehicle carpet, thereby preventing movement of the carpet floor mat by persons entering and exiting the vehicle.

Abstract: A children's safety pull toy is shown having a frame member upon which is mounted a single fixed axle having a pair of wheels freely rotatable thereon for movement. A seat unit of sufficient size for one child to ride therein is mounted to said frame member, and a tongue designed to be pulled by one or more children is a portion of said frame member. A safety bar is attached to at least the rear of the frame member, while suitable braking means, both of the foot and hand operated variety, operable by the child riding in the cart, provide for sure and safe stopping of the cart should the children pulling the cart operate it in too fast a manner. A safety belt may be provided to hold the child in the cart, while a shoulder strap may be provided to provide extra support for the one or more children pulling the cart. The wheels of the cart may be replaced by skis for operation over snow.

Abstract: A device that will automatically apply the service brake of a motor vehicle using the vacuum supplied by the engine of said vehicle when the transmission lever is placed in a first predetermined position, such as the park position for automatic transmission vehicles, or in neutral for gear shift equipped vehicles. The apparatus moves a lever arm down to engage the service brake after it is applied, and holds it in its applied position as long as the transmission is in, for example, the park position. When it is desired to again move the motor vehicle, the service brake is applied with a slightly above normal pressure, the service brake is released, and the car is started, and the operator may then move the vehicle.

Abstract: A musical instrument comprising an electric guitar and an electric bass in a single instrument having a body to which is attached a neck with enlarged frets so that the neck and the frets may receive at the same time the four strings of the bass as well as the six strings of the common guitar, provided also with a pick-up for the bass as well as with a pick-up for the guitar, both pick-ups leading to a common, single stereo outlet being in turn connected to an already well known amplifier.

Abstract: The specification discloses a non-skid carpet protector which has numerous stiff bristles placed on the underside thereof to prevent movement upon the entry and existing of occupants of a motor vehicle.Two modifications of the invention are disclosed by Applicant, i.e. a non-skid carpet protector which covers only a limited area of the horizontal part of the motor vehicle passenger compartment floor, near the vehicle's brake and accelerator, and a non-skid carpet protector which covers a substantial portion of both the horizontal and vertically inclined portion of the floor of the motor vehicle passenger compartment.The non-skid carpet protector is specifically designed so that it may be easily secured to the floor carpet within a motor vehicle, by the application of a vertical pressure on top of said non-skid carpet protector, thus causing the stiff bristles to effectively engage in a frictional relationship the underlying carpet to be protected.

Abstract: There is disclosed in the specification an improved tire chain including at least one pair of tire gripper portions adapted at one of their ends to exert pressure on the tire at the tread of the tire, and at the other end on their respective sidewall near the rim of the tire. Such tire gripper portions are adapted to grip the tire independently, but by themselves do not have strength to resist the rotational forces of the tire.To add to the traction of the tire, and hold the individual tire gripper portions on the tire during rotation, a pair of connecting chains is employed between the two tire gripper portions. To resist disengagement from the tire during rotation by centrifugal force, a pin portion is provided on the inner end of each gripper portion which is adapted to press into the tire to a predetermined stop so that such pin portion is actually embedded in the sidewall of the tire. It is disclosed that such pin portion could also engage a preformed recess in the sidewall of the tire.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling production processes utilizing a three-state, four-mode process controller which operates on the basis of counteracting any process change by utilizing the difference between a feedback signal related to a current condition of the process and a desired value related to the desired condition of the process, and a signal related to the rate of change between said feedback signal and said desired value signal, to produce a correction signal which is utilized to operate said three-state, four-mode process controller in its three states depending on certain relationships between the value of the desired value and feedback signals, as well as the summation of those values.

Abstract: The specification discloses an improved garden tiller which, in addition to having power driven rotating tines on the front of the tiller transverse to the direction of travel, has a pair of free wheeling cultivator cylinders mounted to a stationary axle between the normal rear support wheels of the cultivator. The rear wheels can either be manually or power driven, and the forward motion of the machine turns the cylinders, on which radially extending vanes are mounted, to lift up the soil as they roll, and then release it, leaving little furrows in the soil which are good for planting and also keep the soil from drifting in the wind.

Abstract: The specification discloses a self-contained headlamp washer system which consists of an electrical pump assembly, flexible washer fluid container, headlamp washer assembly, and a tubular hosing connecting means.Two (2) embodiments of the invention are disclosed by applicant, i.e.: a self-contained headlamp washer system in which the headlamp washer nozzle assembly is contained within and by the headlamp bezel, and a headlamp washer nozzle assembly which is of a two-piece construction independent of the headlamp bezel, said washer nozzle assembly is capable of being either attached or clipped on to any existing headlamp bezel. In both disclosed embodiments, applicant prefers that the headlamp washer nozzle assembly be made from a molded plastic material of high strength and impact resistant characteristics.

Abstract: The specification discloses a novel method for automatically applying the parking brake of a vehicle when its transmission is placed in a first predetermined position, such as the park position for automatic transmission vehicles or in neutral for gearshift equipped vehicles. An apparatus, which either may be an integral part of the original equipment for newly manufactured cars, or a bolt-on after market device attached by suitable means to the parking brake assembly, moves the parking brake pedal arm in such assembly down to apply the brake.

Abstract: The specification discloses a disposable toothbrush with a self-contained toothpaste supply comprising a transparent handle section and an adjustable brush head having upstanding bristles secured thereto.The transparent cylindrical handle section is hollow and contains the dentifrice material, which is discharged into the adjustable head section when the handle section is compressed. The quantity of discharge of the dentifrice material can be easily measured and judged by the graduation marks placed on the handle. The adjustable brush head has a discharge opening for ejecting the dentifrice material between the bristles when the cylindrical transparent handle section is compressed. The adjustable brush head is capable of being closed so that premature or accidental discharge of the dentifrice material while either in storage or in use does not occur.

Abstract: The specification discloses a two-piece twist apart filter housing adapted to be interposed in a conduit supplying or receiving air or other medium from a device, wherein the two parts of the housing can be twisted apart to permit replacement of the various types of filter media without detaching either end of the filter housing from said conduit. There are also disclosed particular filter assemblies utilizing said filter housing wherein there is provided a particulate filter, a coalescing filter, and an odor filter assembly which can easily be removed and replaced when needed without removing the filter housing from the supply line.

Abstract: The specification discloses a novel method for controlling production processes of a pneumatic, electrical or hydraulic nature and apparatus therefor. The method, and therefore the apparatus for performing said method, counteracts any process change by utilizing the error difference and the rate of change of the error difference between a feedback signal related to a current condition of the process and a desired value related to the desired condition of the process.The error difference and rate of change and then utilized to produce a correction signal which is adapted to remain unchanged as long as the process being controlled, and the desired value signal, both remain in static condition, but which also has a unique look ahead feature such that said correction signal attempts to become saturated as soon as a new desired value is supplied, or a process change occurs.

Abstract: The specification discloses a novel method and apparatus for utilizing the void spaces previously present in kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and the like. The solid front panel normally present in front of the depression serving as the bathroom or kitchen sink is hingedly mounted to swing forwardly and outwardly for an angle of at least 90.degree.. To this panel there is mounted a shelf having a forward portion hingedly mounted to the panel adapted to swing forwardly and outwardly, and a rear portion complimentary in shape to the space available under the vanity. The shelf has perpendicular sides and thus there is formed substantially a rectangular shelf with a cutaway complimentary in shape to the sink being utilized. The rear of the shelf is provided with a pin assembly which rides on a pair of rails mounted on the inside side walls of the cabinet at an angle, preferably 221/2.degree.