Abstract: A method and means are described for transferring rows of articles having one alignment on a first support to a second support where the rows have a differing alignment. Preferred method and means are described for transferring straight rows of articles, such as eggs, from a row conveyor to a processing machine having a turret or other curved article supporting arrangement. The transfer means includes slidable mountings for the article supports on the turret and a cooperating camming means which temporarily moves the supports into a straight line when they are adjacent to the row conveyor for receiving the straight row of articles.

Abstract: An improved egg washing machine is disclosed using an advancing conveyor for moving rows of eggs under an egg washing spray and scrubbing brushes. The spray uses a staggered array of nozzles having a generally square spray pattern and the brushes are angularly aligned with respect to the rows of eggs so that each brush engages less than the full number of eggs in each row of eggs at any one time. When used with an intermittently advancing conveyor, the brushes are movably mounted for being advanced over the eggs while the eggs are stationary between conveyor advances and for returning over the eggs in the opposite direction against the direction of conveyor movement during the conveyor advance.

Abstract: A cover for an open body which has an expandable pleat therein.

Abstract: A tip for an ear test probe is disclosed for use in clinical evaluations of hearing problems. There are a number of important tests for evaluating hearing system losses which are based upon measurements taken in patients' external ear canals using a probe which uses a tip to seal the ear canal. An improved tip is described for such tests. The tip has an improved curved flange structure which helps to insure perfect sealing of the ear canal without requiring precise probe positioning or high probe sealing pressures.

Abstract: A phonograph record album with an outer sheet having informational material printed thereon. The sheet is folded over the base jacket so that it covers both sides of the jacket. This is done in an automatic machine which applies half the sheet to one side and then reverses itself to apply half to the other side.

Abstract: A tape cord thermometer in which a disposable tape acts as the conducting means between a thermometer probe and a reading device.

Abstract: A process for preparing dried egg white having improved flow and water solubility characteristics includes spray coating dried egg white particles with an aqueous 40%-80% solution of sucrose to form a substantially complete and uniform coating comprising from 15% to 35% of the total weight of the coated particles, sifting and drying the coated particles to less than 6% by weight moisture content.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying a coating to edges of envelopes. The envelopes are fed from a stack feeding device to a first conveyor which conveys them past a roller which applies the coating to one edge. A dead plate receives the envelopes from the first conveyor and feeds them to a second conveyor which is at right angles to the first conveyor. Applicator rollers are placed on opposite sides of the second conveyor to coat opposing edges of the envelopes.

Abstract: An improved method and machine are described for automatically loading a scroll of interwound photographic film and backing paper into a film cartridge. The cartridges are opened for scroll insertion by an initial relative movement of the cartridge halves in one direction and by a further separating movement in a differing direction. The machine has a rotatably mounted turret supporting a number of separate loading heads each of which supports a film cartridge and performs a two direction cartridge opening and closing action. The turret carries the heads through a series of stations where successive head loading, cartridge opening, scroll insertion, scroll to spool attaching, cartridge sealing, torque testing and winding, marking, and head unloading operations are performed. The heads and stations are controlled in their operation by a combination of direct cam control and multi-channel programable logic system control.

Abstract: A tape cord thermometer in which a disposable tape acts as the conducting means between a thermometer probe and a reading device.

Abstract: A grounding cable clip which may be easily snapped onto and removed from a grounding pad and which may be used to monitor the circuit continuity before and during its application to the patient.

Abstract: A defibrillator which may be portable and which may be used without relying on electrical supply mains. The apparatus comprises a capacitor, an inductance and a pair of electrodes whereby the capacitor is discharged through a patient and the selection of the energy level, the capacitor and the inductance being such that the voltage wave-form of the discharge pulse has a duration of between ten and fifteen milliseconds, a peak value of not more than 4 kilovolts and a minimum rise time to that peak of 1,000 microseconds.

Abstract: A cover assembly for an open truck which may be automatically or manually opened and closed.

Abstract: A method and mechanism for opening envelopes by chemical means.

Abstract: Improved method and means are disclosed for transferring eggs from transportation trays to a row conveyor which feeds the eggs to washers or breakers or other devices. A single operator transfers loaded trays of eggs from stacks of trays to a transfer position. At the transfer position, the operator may inspect the trays and remove undergrade eggs and replace them with acceptable eggs. An egg transfer means then carries the eggs to an egg row conveyor. During the transfer, the egg spacing is adjusted if necessary from the tray spacing to the conveyor spacing. After the egg transfer, the transfer means returns to the pick-up point and proceeds through another cycle. Alternatively the transfer means may be set to await a signal from the operator before proceeding with another transfer cycle.

Abstract: An improved machine and method of making and folding a personalized letter and a personalized envelope.

Abstract: A recoilable air hose having a two-piece swivel fitting.

Abstract: A machine for opening envelopes by heat process which have been previously treated with chemicals.

Abstract: A hand held ear test probe is disclosed for use in clinical evaluations of hearing problems. There are a number of important tests for evaluating hearing system losses which are based upon measurements taken in patients' external ear canals using a test probe. A probe is described for such tests which is inserted in the patient's ear and which is hand held by the clinician without the use of head bands or other probe supports. The hand held probe has a shaped outer casing which supports the probe and the related ear sealing and pressurizing means as well as the transducers for the transmitted and received audio test signals.

Abstract: A method and means are described for improving the feeding of closures and containers to a sealing machine. Sealing machines utilize container controlled trips for controlling the stop and start of the closure feed to the sealing section to synchronize the container and closure feeds. Means is provided for compensating the action of the container controlled trip in accordance with the operating speed of the sealing machine. This permits changes in the machine speed to occur or to be made while retaining the necessary synchronization of the cap and the container feeds.