Abstract: A lidding and sealing machine for a pail. A pail holding tool set in or on a base and a lid press plate slidably engaged in a bridge on the same base align the pail and the lid for sealing when pressed together. Alignment guides depending from the edges of the press plate engage the lip flanges of the pail and conform the pail lip shape to the lid sealing surface shape even if the pail is distended with the fullness of its contents so its lip is not congruent to the lid sealing surface. A plug insertion tool forces a plug into the pail's drain in a connected and sequential action that is part of the lidding action.

Abstract: A corrective lens that is removably adherent to, and substantially in contact with, a pane of a pair of spectacles without the use of a mechanical retention device, and that has at least one curved surface and a refractive index such that the curved surface and the refractive index cooperatively produce a nominal magnifying power. In a preferred embodiment, the corrective lens comprises a flexible plastic capable of conforming to a variety of surface shapes and of adhering via tactile interactions to the pane without the use of an adhesive. Also, a pair of spectacles that comprise a corrective lens securely adhered to a pane of a pair of spectacles without the use of a mechanical retention device. A method of producing a cosmetically appealing pair of spectacles is also disclosed. The method comprises adhering a corrective lens to at least one pane of a pair of spectacles without the use of a mechanical retention device.

Abstract: An abrasive engraving process employing the steps of applying a topical coating 30 of magnetically interactive material to a work substrate 10, applying a stencil 40 cut from a magnetic material to the surface, covering stencil 40 with an identically cut stencil cut from an abrasion resistant material such as polyurethane, placing the work and its stencils above a strongly attractive magnetic field from magnet 60, and abrasively etching the exposed areas of the surface of substrate 10.

Abstract: To a first organic liquid which has dissolved therein a flurocarbon polymer, e.g. 5 to 50% w/w e.g. PVDF, is added a second, compatible, non-solvent organic liquid in an amount (e.g. 1-50%) w/w such as to leave the polymer in solution. The mixed solution is applied to a leather or fabric substrate and heated e.g. at 60.degree. C. to 150.degree. C. for 2-15 minutes. Polymer deposits as the first liquid evaporates and pores form therein as the second liquid evaporates from the deposit. The anchored layer produced repels liquid water, but allows passage of water vapor.

Abstract: A sheet material handling frame comprises a plurality of base portions (18) for supporting material, such as sheet glass. A stanchion (16) extends from each base portion (18). The stanchions (16) are held in a spaced relationship by means of cross-bars (12, 14). Each stanchion (16) is formed with a slot in which a strap guide (24) is slideably movable. A securing strap passes inside the stanchion (16) through the hollow base (18) around the sheet material and over the strap guide (24). Thus, the strap guide is movable to accommodate different heights of material loaded on the frame. The frames are securable back-to-back to form a structure which is capable of carrying sheets of different sizes. When the sheet material is being loaded, the strap guide (24) is pivoted about a pair of retaining lugs into the slot so that it is out of the way. The strap guide (24) is provided with a hook-like recess (27) which is used to engage a retaining pin inside the slot when it is not in use.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a unique banklight apparatus and a method for uniform diffuse illumination of large photographic subjects. The banklight includes a reflecting panel, multiple lines of light source rows and diffusing panels for providing uniform illumination of subjects.

Abstract: An abrasive engraving process employing the steps of applying a topical coating 30 of magnetically interactive material to a work substrate 10, applying a stencil 40 cut from a magnetic material to the surface, covering stencil 40 with an identically cut stencil cut from an abrasion resistant material such as polyurethane, placing the work and its stencils above a strongly attractive magnetic field from magnet 60, and abrasively etching the exposed areas of the surface of substrate 10.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for regulating drying kiln airflow by disposing within drying kiln walls 1 one or more inflatable baffle bags, such as top bag 10, bottom bag 20, side bags 30, or end bags 40. Inflated baffle bags engage a stack of product 2 in such a way that drying airflow directed through the drying kiln flows through product stack 2, and not around it.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a cap, especially a radiator cap, is disclosed having a cylindrical body 11, said body being open on one end, with diametrically opposed notch pairs 14 and 15 let into the walls of body 11 at its open end. A resilient strap 20 is employed to remove radiator caps which have no lugs. The invention will accommodate the removal of the majority of American and internationally made automotive radiator caps. Alternate embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A hot water tank leakage detection system having a conventional smoke alarm unit 10, conductor pair 20, and probe 30. Conductor pair 20 is removably connectable to alarm unit 10 through male/female two conductor jack pair 15 and 25 respectively. In use probe 30 is placed in the predicted water shed of hot water tank 40.

Abstract: An aerobic water exercise weight 10 having opposed handles 11 and curbed leg gripping surfaces 14, with weight pocket(s) 13 and weight(s) 15 insertable therein.

Abstract: A jogging apparatus 22 has motor 24 mounted within a support frame 20. Motor 24 has a motor shaft 28 to which is connected hub 30. Projecting outwardly from motor hub 30 along an axis parallel to, but eccentrically offset from, the axis of motor shaft 28 is eccentric pin 34. Slotted link 32 slidably engages slot pins 36 and 38 in transverse slots 42 and 44 respectively of slotted link 32 for transverse movement of slotted link 32. Slotted link 32 also has an orthogonal slot 46 generally perpendicular to transverse slots 42 and 44. Eccentric pin 34 is slidably engaged within orthogonal slot 46 such that as motor shaft 28 is rotated, the rotational motion of shaft 28 is converted into the side-to-side motion of slotted link 32. Eccentric pin 34 projects somewhat beyond the outer surface of slotted link 32 and typically terminates in enlarged head 57. Enlarged head 57, with respect to orthogonal slot 46, describes an up and down movement within slot 46, as motor shaft 28 rotates.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for regulating drying kiln airflow by disposing within drying kiln wall 1 one or more inflatable baffle bags, such as top bag 10, bottom bag 20, side bags 30, or end bags 40. Inflated baffle bags engage a stack of product 2 in such a way that drying airflow directed through the drying kiln flows through product stack 2, and not around it.

Abstract: An improved drum pedal for use with an acoustic or electronic bass drum has sprocket wheel 78 mounted for rotation on the toe end of a foot pedal 16. A rotational torque applied to a sprocket 72 attached to a crossarm 22 and in turn to a mallet head 28 causes mallet head 28 to swing through an arc 3 toward the drum head. Sprocket 72 and sprocket wheel 78 are connected by chain 76 in a compound pulley system wherein chain 76 is attached at one end to sprocket 72 and is wrapped around and under sprocket wheel 78 to be fixed at its other end at mounting bar 80, so that a downward motion of foot pedal 16 and sprocket wheel 78 through arc 2 moves sprocket 72 and mallet head 28 through arc 3, which motion is twice the magnitude in distance and velocity as that of sprocket wheel 78.

Abstract: Rain cover 20 encloses golf bag 11. Cover and bag are carried by shoulder strap 23 by way of upper loop 25 and lower loop 24. Lower loop 24 serves to retract legs 12 of bag 11 in the carrying position and upper loop 25 serves to connect shoulder strap 23 to connecting means 26. Connecting means 26 permits the removable attachment of cover 20 to bag 11 so that bag 11 cannot slip out of cover 20 while it is being carried.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a paper sheet stacking and jogging apparatus for the semi-continuous stacking and jogging of individually fed sheets of paper from devices such as printing or duplicating machinery. A conveyor, comprising a pair of powered forward pinch rollers and a pair of powered rearward pinch rollers each having a plurality of driving tires, conveys the sheets within the apparatus. A beam strengthener, comprising two pairs of crowned and recessed tires, which are not driving tires, give the sheets beam strength as they are deposited to prevent jamming of the apparatus. A high-capacity, self-leveling tray assembly and elevating elevator receives the deposited sheets. A jogger selectively jogs the sheets which are deposited into the tray assembly into physically separated, distinct, aligned job stacks.

Abstract: An improved foot activated, musical drum pedal device for use in conjuction with a musical drum is provided with a pulley wheel on the toe end of the pedal. A lever member attached to a crossarm activates a mallet with a soft mallet head poised towards the drum. The lever member and pulley are interrelated to magnify the up/down motion of the toe end of the pedal into the swinging action of the mallet.