Abstract: A cage apron adapted for use with a wire cage for redirecting debris scattered from within the cage by an enclosed animal back into the cage. The apron has at least one locking member having equally spaced locking tabs extending the length thereof and at least one ratchet member having equally spaced crenations extending the length thereof which is ratcheted along the locking tabs of the locking member for telescopically joining the members into a frame like structure for mounting on the cage. Each of the members is formed with a flanged edge and an opposite support edge. The flanged edges of the two members align with each other into a locked relationship when the two members are telescopically joined. A plurality of removable tabs extend outwardly from the support edge of the ratchet member for extending through the cage bars. A plurality of serrations are formed on the ratchet member for separating the ratchet member into a desired length to match the length of the cage.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of selecting a set of integers from a larger, predetermined sequence of integers, whereby a multiplicity of dice equal in number to the number of integers in said predetermined sequence of integers is provided, with each die having a plurality of exterior faces with an integer of the predetermined sequence on only one face of each die. Moreover, at least a portion of the integer bearing face has one of a predetermined set of colors, such that each color is associated with a subset of integers from the predetermined sequence of integers, such that each subset is generated by reviewing the number of times each integer was chosen in a previous years lottery with those integers appearing most often having a first color, those integers appearing next most often having a second color, until finally the integer appearing least often is assigned a last color. The color appearing on the face of the die being the color associated with the subset of which the facing integer is a member.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner treats cleaning air by forcing the air through a liquid bath so as to remove suspended particulates within the air. The cleaner comprises a pan member adapted to contain the fluid bath, a cleaning air inlet, an upper casing supported from and secured to the pan member, and a motor mounted on the upper casing having a cooling air inlet and cooling air exhaust separate from that of the cleaning air. A main baffle shrouds the cleaning air inlet for the containment of the over splash created by induced fluid turbulence created in the liquid bath by the incoming cleaning air. At least two fluid collector rings are mounted between the cleaning air inlet and cleaning air outlet to provide a circuitous path for the cleaning air after it has traveled through the fluid bath to collect liquid particles and moisture in the cleaning air and redirect it back into the liquid bath.

Abstract: A control and safety system for electrically operated devices with a cutting tool (9) connected to a reversible electric motor (88), and control means for halting and reversing the movement of said motor comprises a pair of electrically conducting gloves (A) and (B) adapted to be worn by the operator and connected by a conducting wire (2,3) to a box (4) fixed to the operator's body containing a rechargeable battery and an electronic sensor-transmitter circuit (120) arranged to emit a light pulse when the golves are both worn by the operator and to interrupt the light pulse when one of the two gloves or part of the operator's body accidentally makes contact with any metal part of the device (10). An optical fiber (12) connects said box (4) to the base of the device where it is connected to a receiving control circuit (121) located thereat.

Abstract: A heat bond seaming tape has a base formed of a strip of paper or paper-like material. A strip of an open mesh material is adhered to the base strip and is disposed in substantially symmetrical, overlying relation thereto. A plurality of spaced, transversely disposed, rigid bracing members are sandwiched between the mesh strip and base strip or in the alternative are secured on top of the mesh strip. A thermoplastic adhesive overlies the open mesh strip and the bracing members for adhering the strip and bracing members to the backs of adjacent carpet edges, so that a seam defined by said adjacent carpet edges, will lie flat in response to the provision of said seam tape, due to the rigid bracing members extending generally transversely across the carpet seam.

Abstract: An abdominal exercising device having two identical structures, each comprised of a rigid member, pressure pad and handle, are connected by an adjustable strap adapted to partially encircle the users abdominal area. After the user obtains the standard sit-up crunch or leg lift position, the adjustable strap is placed under the lower back while the two structures are brought across the abdominal area with each structures pressure pad contacting the users abdominal muscles. The user holds both handles and applies pressure to the abdominal muscles by simultaneously pulling the handles in toward the torso while performing the exercise movement.

Abstract: A machine and method for automatically loading a cassette into the storage compartment of a security package at a load station. A package and a cassette are moved simultaneously toward each other from a supply of such packages and cassettes by power actuated slide plates with the cassette being located above the level of the package. In a first embodiment a pivotally mounted pressure actuated cam plate forces a front end of the cassette in an angular direction partially into the storage compartment and then force the remainder of the cassette completely into the storage compartment as the slide plate continues to move the package toward the load station. In a second embodiment the slide plate moves the cassette along a cam plate and partially into the storage compartment, afterwhich, a pressure actuated plunger forces the remainder of the cassette into the storage compartment.

Abstract: A calender stock shell for the storing and transportation of strip material is formed by extruding a hollow tubular extrudate of a high impact ABS material and then forming a plurality of tubes therefrom. A pair of hubs, also formed of a high impact ABS material, preferably by injection molding, is secured in the end openings of the tube by an adhesive. A metal guide sleeve is trapped within the hollow interior of the tube by being seated within complementary shaped internal recesses formed in each of the hubs which surround central openings formed therein to facilitate the placement of a reel bar through the shell when placing the shell on a piece of equipment.

Abstract: This invention relates to process and apparatus for recovering and cleaning lead shot, bullets and slugs of various sizes from shooting range backstops and similar sites. The process involves excavating the site material and delivering same to a surge hopper from which the material is metered substantially uniformly to a vibratory feeder. The material is delivered by the feeder to a shredder which serves to condition and de-agglomerate the material for uniform flowability and separation. The shredded material is delivered to a trommel screen for initial separation into two major fractions, returning the larger particle fraction to the excavation site and delivering the smaller particle fraction to a sizing screen.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved adjustable exercise device for use in step benching which utilizes a combination of a two-piece bench step providing both a lower riser step as well as a higher riser step, the two units having an interlocking feature and lightweightness for a stable broad non-slip load-supporting surface which may be approached from any direction and may be readily assembled and disassembled as desired. The step heights may be varied between the 4 inch and 6 inch step heights which are preferred for the several most desirable levels of step benching. In a modified embodiment another base member is innerlocked with the two-piece bench to increase the vertical height of the top support surface.

Abstract: An in-line valve for mounting within an existing fluid line to temporarily block the flow of fluid downstream from the valve without interrupting the flow of fluid upstream of the valve. Two valve half bodies create a cylindrical aperture therebetween which is complementary to the conduit when securely mounted thereon. Extending through the center of each valve half body is an aperture generally orthogonal to, and passing through, the first aperture. An annular shaft extends through the second aperture which has at least two outer diameters with a shoulder presented at the point of diametric change. Encircling at least a portion of the main shaft is an annular flexible seal with one end abutting the shoulder allowing the smaller diameter of the main shaft to extend therethrough. The cutter abuts the flexible seal such that the seal is interposed between the larger diameter of the main shaft and the cutter.

Abstract: A flexible sheet of material for mounting about a vertical or horizontal type porcelain insulator of electrical equipment to physically protect the insulator from falling objects during maintenance when the electrical equipment is deenergized. The sheet is formed of flexible PVC material and is foldable into a conical configuration and secured about the insulator by VELCRO strips attached to the sheet. Additional rectangularly- shaped sheets of similar material also are provided with VELCRO fasteners are formed into a cylindrical configuration and placed around the insulator and secured to the conically wrapped sheet to provide physical protector for taller porcelain insulators.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved golf glove and method of making same whereby the palmar area is reduced in dimensions in an oval-shaped configuration to eliminate wrinkling or bunching thereat. A close smoother fit of the hand at the palm area is obtained in the crease or fold line areas of the wearer's palm where an overlapped seam is created as manufactured or in modified gloves for improved gripping. The finger and thumb stalls are slightly lengthened by a minimum of about 1/8 inch in the case of the full-glove, and the wrist area is slightly lengthened by a minimum of about 1/2 the maximum width of the oval in both full and half-gloves to ensure a taut fit thereat which is most comfortable and efficient for club gripping.