Abstract: A carburetor atomizer including a cylindrical body with a central bore is disclosed. The body is arranged upstream of the venturi and throttle plate. The bore is oriented parallel to the flow axis of the carburetor. The body has one or more annular conduits circumferentially arranged around the bore, each conduit communicating with the bore through a respective plurality of circumferentially spaced ducts, which can be radially or tangentially oriented relatively to the bore. Respective feeder tubes supply at least one annular conduit with fuel which is drawn into the bore through the ducts where the fuel is broken-up into droplets and mixed with air flowing through the carburetor and bore. Metered air is injected into the bore through a second annular conduit and plurality of ducts which promotes further atomization of the fuel and mixing of the fuel-air mixture in the bore.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bucket crusher to be mounted in place of the bucket of an excavator or a bucket loader. Horizontal crushing shafts (12) provided with crushing tools are superimposed at a small distance from each other and adapted to be rotated in the same rotating direction. A pivoting axle (4) for a pivotably journalled compression and feeding plate (1) is located in the top section of the bucket. The plate (1) can be turned for pressing the material to be crushed against the crushing shafts, whose rotating direction is selected in such a manner that the crushing tools within said bucket travel towards said pivoting axle (4).

Abstract: A saw blade having a central aperture for mounting on an arbor of a concrete cutting machine is disclosed with the arbor having a raised mounting boss corresponding in shape and size to the central mounting aperture of the saw blade. The central mounting aperture of the saw blade is triangular in shape with one apex of the triangle overlying the perimeter of the arbor and the other two apexes of the triangle within the face of the arbor.

Abstract: An adjustable wire shelf structure is provided wherein each shelf has an open wire mesh surface and vertical side walls terminating short of the corners of the shelf. A shelf corner mount member is secured to each corner of the shelf to provide mounting means to attach to conventional shelf support posts. The corner mount members have two legs at right angles to one another with each leg having a first portion terminating adjacent the ends of its abutting side wall and a second portion inwardly offset from the first portion a distance approximately equal to the thickness of the side wall with the second leg portion of the corner mount secured to the inner surface of the side wall.

Abstract: The present invention is a steam conditioning valve for use in simultaneously reducing temperature and pressure in a superheated steam line. The invention provides a butterfly-type valve with desuperheating water nozzles oriented on its downstream face. In the preferred embodiment illustrated, valving is included to control the flow of water to each of the nozzles selectively. The present invention provides an improved steam conditioning valve which is both simpler and more economic than existing steam conditioning valves or the combination of pressure reducing valves and desuperheaters.

Abstract: Described is a remotely controlled miniature model trash truck with operating features that simulate those of a full size trash truck. The truck features moveable and controllable forks, fork frames, top access door, rear door, and an ejector blade. The mechanisms are remotely controllable by a direct current electric motor. The preferred motors are electric servo motors. The doors are actuable by the motors rotating eccentrics which are linked by rigid rods to the operating doors. An ejector blade is longitudinally moveable within the truck body by threadable engagement with a electric motor driven lead screw longitudinally mounted between the front end and rear opening of the truck box. The front fork frame is pivotally attached to the truck chassis and swingable between a loading position and dumping position by controllable excitation of a remotely controlled motor. Front forks are pivotally attached to the fork frame and positionable by actuation of a remotely controlled motor.

Abstract: A model trailer is provided of the type for hauling trash from a collection point to a disposal site. The trailer has a frame, a hitch at one end of the frame and wheels at the other end. The trailer also has a trailer body including a base, a front wall, opposite side walls and a side-hinged rear gate. Within the trailer body is a remote radio controlled pusher blade which can be moved longitudinally of the trailer body to discharge contents of the trailer.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved method and apparatus for the transfer and delivery of very high purity chemicals for use in semiconductor production and similar processes. By employing a series of vessels arranged in parallel, a vacuum system to draw chemical from one or more bulk sources into the vessels, and a pressure system to deliver chemical under pressure from the vessels, chemicals can be easily delivered from any bulk source to one or more end-users. The use of a vacuum system to draw chemicals through sealed conduits eliminates the need for pumps which are a source of both maintenance problems and contamination in the system. Multiple vessels provide for a variety of flow options, which include continuous and uniform chemical delivery to the end-users, recirculation and regular filtration during periods of low use, and built-in redundancy to avoid system shut down if there is a component failure. Computer controlled process systems provides system flexibility and full automation.

Abstract: An endoscope is disclosed which is designed to transmit light to the area under observation and allows the light to make contact with the image plane, without the need of a fiber optic bundle. The ocular section of the endoscope, in addition to housing the lenses required to magnify the image for viewing, contains a relay lens whose diameter is less than the diameter of the rod lenses in the relay section. Light is then reflected through a beam director surrounding the ocular relay lens and transmitted to the objective through the excess diameter of the larger diameter relay lenses. Additionally, the ocular section is separable from the relay and objective sections, which are considered disposable, so that it can be reused.

Abstract: A desuperheater is disclosed which employs an acceleration orifice within a steam conduit to increase the velocity of steam flowing therethrough, creating a region of low pressure steam. A nozzle having an enclosed elliptical discharge orifice sprays small droplets of cooling water in a semi-elliptical hollow cone pattern directly into the region of low pressure steam flow. Evaporization of the cooling water into the steam is optimized allowing effective control of the steam temperature. Nozzle fouling and plugging is reduced because the droplet size created by the nozzle is small in comparison to the nozzle orifice.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and method for the topical treatment of skin damage, including injury caused by toxins, radiation, and aging. The composition of the present invention employs a combination of a carrier, a ubiquinone, and vitamins A and E to provide a balm of various desired consistencies. The balm of the present invention can be applied directly to a site of skin damage, thus avoiding waste of expensive active ingredients and possible off-site toxicity. The present invention has proven highly effective in treating a wide variety of skin damage, including trauma, discoloration, dryness, loss of elasticity, wrinkles, and periodontal disorders.

Abstract: An improved reed valve mechanism having a cushioned reed valve seat is disclosed. The present invention provides a smooth resilient insert which is attached around ports in a reed cage and projects beyond the reed cage surface on which the reed valve members seat. The benefits of conventional rubber coated reed cages are supplied without the expenses inherent in previous construction methods. Various mechanical mounting means are disclosed for ease in construction and improved reed valve performance.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for accurate measuring and mixing of chemicals is disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more metered vessels having a container of predetermined volume and at least one constricted vent tube therein. By mounting a sensor on the constricted vent tube, a greatly amplified measurement of the precise chemical volume in the metered vessel is provided. The apparatus and method of the present invention readily lends itself to a variety of applications and can be adapted to handle virtually any form of chemical mixing, diluting, or generating process.

Abstract: A carburetor float bowl is provided which is elongated in a direction lengthwise of the vehicle and has a smooth upwardly curved section on the bottom wall at the front and rear ends of the float bowl to minimize sloshing of the gasoline and also minimize foaming of the gasoline within the float bowl during severe back and forth rocking movement of the carburetor as would occur in a motorcycle passing over a series of bumps at a high speed.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a reusable cap adapted to hermetically seal the top of a standard beverage can so as to contain the carbonation within the can and to prevent spills. The cap comprises a flat topped resilient outer shell, and an elastomeric inner member adapted to mate with the entire recessed top of the can to form a liquid and airtight seal.

Abstract: An automatic recirculation valve having an inlet, a main outlet, and a recirculation outlet. A main valve element responsive to the flow between the inlet and main outlet and a bypass element responsive to the main valve element regulates the fluid flow to the recirculation outlet. The bypass element contains orifices through which the fluid flows to the recirculation outlet. The orifices are arranged to counterbalance fluid forces exerted on the bypass element.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for removing dissolved selenium from a wastewater solution. The apparatus treats heated selenium containing solution in a single, flow-through operation by employing both the anode chamber and cathode chamber of an electrolytic cell and a series of sub-micron filters. In operation, the present invention has proven to be very effective in treating selenium containing solution to meet or better the government toxicity characteristic specifications of .ltoreq.1 ppm.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved apparatus for restraining a necktie to a shirt. The present invention employs attachment means on the back of a conventional necktie to secure the tie's normally concealed tail in two positions, and a horizontal member, having buttonholes therein, slidably mounted on the tail between the attachment means. The horizontal member may then be secured to a shirt button to hold the tie in place during normal wear. The apparatus allows the necktie to automatically adjust to compensate for changes in the amount of slack on the necktie. Various alternative attachment means are disclosed, including means for ease in providing restraint apparatus for "clip-on" and other pre-tied neckwear.

Abstract: A contoured cutting element for cutting a contoured groove, i.e. other than square or rectangular, in a substrate of plastic, metal, concrete, asphalt, macadam, stone or the like has a cutting surface whose length, in the direction of cutting of the element is directly proportional to the amount of material that portion of the cutting surface must remove to provide uniform wear on the cutting surface over long periods of usage.