Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method of storing bridles for transit in horse transport trailers, which are designed and constructed for the transport of horses. Such transport destinations are to shows rodeos, races or hunts and other events usually promoted by horse lovers at different locations. The improved device of the present invention is provided to allow better use of the available space in such a vehicle. The bridles and other gear are transported off the horse during travel. These accouterments are usually stored in the storage compartment forward of the horses. This space is generally restricted in size. It is most desirable to be able to hang bridles in transit freely suspended so that they do not suffer abrasion from vibration. The present invention provides a rotatable unit with hoods about the periphery on which the bridles hang freely. The result is an expansion of the ability to use the limited available space more effectively.

Abstract: A method for generating patterns progressively changing in configuration from circular through eliptical and oval and inclusive of rectilinear traces is effected by constraining a stylus to movement along mutually othogonal axes, by generating plural sets of stylus displacement forces and by applying such forces in combination to the stylus. The stylus displacement force sets vary with time in respective magnitudes and senses to compel stylus movement progressively in such circular, eliptical, oval and rectilinear patterns. In use of the pattern generating method for surfacing of an optical element, a surfacing tool in engagement with the optical element is displaced as the stylus and the optical element may itself be subjected to oscillatory movement.

Abstract: A method for quickly conditioning a mass of tobacco uniformly throughout the mass with steam for the purpose of moisturizing and heating the tobacco evenly throughout.A probe is provided to be inserted within the mass of tobacco for drawing a vacuum while steam is applied to the tobacco mass.A temperature sensor is mounted on the probe to indicate the temperature of inner mass of tobacco.Steam is applied until a desired temperature is sensed at the sensor. The application of steam is continued at that temperature for a period adequate to moisturize and sterilize the tobacco throughout.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing a sequence of webs by exposure to radiant energy. The apparatus includes structure defining a pair of independent transport paths and apparatus for emitting radiant energy and selectively directing it into either of two treatment zones, the respective treatment zones being aligned with the respective transport paths. The radiant energy is directed into the treatment zone aligned with each transport path while a web is being fed along such path. The leading end of each web is threaded along one of the transport paths while a web is being fed and treated on the other path, so the radiant energy emitting portion of the apparatus is not idle during threading.

Abstract: A novel tobacco product comprising tobacco containing gaseous carbon dioxide in an amount of at least 1 part of gaseous carbon dioxide per 100 parts of tobacco. The product, when rapidly heated is converted to expanded tobacco. An improved process for the expansion of tobacco is also provided which employs carbon dioxide as the expansion agent in a sequence of steps comprising: (1) contacting tobacco with carbon dioxide gas at a pressure of at least 250 psig for a time sufficient to impregnate the tobacco with the carbon dioxide gas, (2) releasing the pressure and (3) thereafter subjecting the carbon dioxide-treated tobacco to rapid heating conditions to remove the carbon dioxide and thereby expand the tobacco.

Abstract: A web transport apparatus having an active support structure defining an active web transport path and a storage support structure defining a web storage path parallel to the active path. In use, the apparatus is juxtaposed with a treatment device so that the active path extends through the active zone of the treatment device. A sequence of semi-continuous webs may be treated by feeding each web along the active path while the next web is being threaded along the storage path, and shifting the next web laterally from the storage path to the active path upon exhaustion of the web being fed along the active path. The treatment device can remain operative while the storage path is being threaded.

Abstract: A ridge remover for smoothing and shaping rod surfaces where jointure marks occur in fibrous rod manufacture when made using a porous belt garniture device.

Abstract: A foldable, pocketable aerial toy glider is made of flexible sheet material supported and shaped by attachment to a resilient perimeter forming bodying member comprising good memory characteristics. The sheet material central portion is loose and becomes dished upwardly during flight.