Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a means for conveying a container or bottle from a first to a second location wherein a plastic tube feeding mechanism feeds a tubular flat folded heat-shrinkable strip above the conveying means and cuts the same into labels through a knife action where the labels are retrieved by a plurality of vacuum heads secured to a pair of transversely rotating wheels for depositing the labels over the container or bottle. The vacuum applied to the plurality of vacuum heads is controlled by a pair of manifolds secured to the wheels which are driven in synchronism with the means for conveying the containers or bottles. Two sources of vacuum are supplied to feed the pair of manifolds and, thus, supply a vacuum in alternate fashion to the two wheels.

Abstract: A body implantable stimulator having an output capacitance. Provision is made to increase the charge rate of the capacitance for a predetermined period following an output stimulation signal.

Abstract: An implement for setting individual conduit units in end-to-end stacking relation. First and second members are resiliently biased in spaced relation to each other. Cleats extend from the spaced members for supporting an end of a conduit unit. A toggle extends between the spaced members with its arm pivotally joined to those members at one end and to a common knee at their other end. In a preferred embodiment, the toggle is an over-center device having a stop with the cleats being spaced from each other sufficiently to engage an end of a conduit unit when the toggle is in the over-center position. Flexing of the toggle from the over-center position results in a withdrawal of the cleats from the conduit unit end. Positive release of the cleats from the conduit unit end is assured by members extending from each of the spaced members toward the other of the spaced members to engage a conduit unit supported by the cleats during flexing of the toggle.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a steady state signal noise eliminator generally used with fire-fighting equipment including a pair of capacitance and resistance circuits series connected to the input having output signals representative of noise that is phase shifted with respect to the audible signal and is applied to a pair of operational amplifiers connected to the phase-shifting circuits and having their outputs connected to an emitter follower for summing the signals received. A voltage divider is connected to the inputs of the phase-shifting circuits and is connected to a difference amplifier having inputs connected between the voltage divider and an emitter follower to provide an output signal in which only the audible sounds without interference are connected to the output.

Abstract: An apparatus for accurately selecting, storing and dipensing multiple varieties of pills at preselected time intervals such as morning, noon, evening and night includes a separate pill container for each unique variety of pill to be dispensed. Each pill container is identified by a distinctive color or colors to indicate the time interval(s) during which the pill in it are to be dispensed. For example, each container for pills to be dispensed in the morning will be identified at least by the color red; at noon, at least yellow; in the evening, at least blue; and at night at least black. Any particular container will, therefore, be identified by at least one and not more than four colors. A pill tray includes a plurality of pill holding compartments arranged in columns identified with each of the days of the week and in row, each row representing one of the time intervals, such as morning, noon, evening and night.

Abstract: A liquid meter including a freely rotatable impeller driven by a constant speed drive. Liquid to be metered is introduced as a flow against, and accelerated by, the impeller. The energy necessary to accelerate the liquid is monitored to determine liquid flow. Preferably, the impeller is driven through a magnetic coupling which facilitates isolation of at least large portions of the drive from the liquid flow. One preferred embodiment employs a pair of spring coupled shutters with one shutter being magnetically coupled to the impeller. The displacement of the spring is dependent on liquid flow with that displacement being determined by photoelectrically monitoring the relative positions of the shutters. The power necessary to maintain the drive at constant speed may also, or alternatively, be monitored to determine liquid flow.

Abstract: Electrochemical cells comprising an active metallic anode, preferably lithium, a non-aqueous electrolyte, preferably thionyl chloride, and a lithium tetrachloroiodate (LiICl.sub.4) cathode.

Abstract: A seed coating machine comprising an upper mixing drum wherein a liquid adhesive coating is applied to seed and where the rate of application is regulated by a valve controlled by the seed feeder. Coated seed is dried to a state of tackiness and passed to a second, lower mixing drum. A variety of powders are applied onto the tacky seed after being mixed and sifted in a screen distributor. The resulting coated seed has an outer powder layer which adheres to the inner adhesive coating.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an edge-finishing strip along an edge of a partition-forming sheet of wallboard. A plurality of clips grip the wallboard along the edge in spaced relation to each other, the clips being supported on the wallboard without fasteners. An elongated finishing strip has a trim member for obscuring the edge and a flange insertable between the clips and the wallboards for supporting the trim member in obscuring relation to the edge. The clips may be provided with additional portions engageable with the finishing strip to enhance the support of the trim along the edge.

Abstract: A one-piece shank assembly is disclosed which is comprised of a flat leaf spring having an arcuate intermediate portion, a lower end portion adapted to mount a ground working tool, and an upper end portion which is reversed upon itself to thereby form a pivot sleeve at the forward end of the shank. The leaf spring is brought rearwardly in contiguous and overlying relation to the intermediate portion and its terminal portion is then again reversed upon itself upwardly, forwardly, and then downwardly to form a sleeve bearing for the lower end of a pressure rod. Also disclosed is a simplified mounting assembly for the shank comprised of a pair of rearwardly facing and pivotally connected U-shaped channel members, portions of which are cut away to receive and clamp the frame bar of a ground-working machine in an effective and efficient manner.

Abstract: A planting implement which includes an elongated support beam for carrying a plurality of spaced planting units thereon. The support beam also includes a plurality of rearwardly pivotable segments arranged so that a closed framework structure may be constructed by pivoting and interconnecting the rearwardly pivotal segments. The closed framework structure includes a forward side containing a portion of the planting units and a generally parallel, rearward side containing the remaining planting units. The spacing of the rearward side planting units is offset from that of the forward side units, approximately one-half of the distance of the planting units. This results in equally spaced rows of approximately one-half the distance between the planting units.

Abstract: An electrical feedthrough, including a metal ferrule, an electrical lead, a glass seal for centrally locating the electrical lead axially within ferrule, for electrically isolating the electrical lead from the ferrule and for hermetically sealing the feedthrough assembly, which further includes an injection molded insulating material extending between the ferrule and lead and a fluorocarbon washer positioned adjacent the inner surface of the glass seal. The fluorocarbon washer is capable of retaining helium and allows for the hermeticity leakage testing of the glass seal. Such a feedthrough is particularly useful in hermetically sealed electrochemical cells wherein the insulated portion of the feedthrough is placed in the cell and the uninsulated portion of the ferrule is welded to or forms the cell cover, and the electrical lead is electrically connected to cell components, such as the anode, within the cell.

Abstract: A deep-sea fisherman's chair comprising seat structure mounted for pivotal movement about a vertical axis located preferably forwardly of the forward edge of the seat and having a fishing-pole socket in the form of a gimbal preferably located between the axis of pivot of the seat and its forward edge.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for performing a simple "sweat test" with particular use in screen testing for cystic fibrosis. The method includes the use of an iontophoretic device adapted for ambulatory use which has a self-adhesive drug-impregnated electrode for the stimulation of sweat coupled with the subsequent use of a test patch device for performing the analysis of the sweat in situ. For cystic fibrosis diagnosis, the test patch is particularly adapted to determine chloride concentration in the sweat when the concentration exceeds a predetermined level.

Abstract: A machine for casting concrete panels. The machine disclosed casts hollow core concrete panels in a single casting operation utilizing a slipform technique to fill cores with core material which can be dumped from the core after curing of the concrete has been accomplished. Vibration of the slipform during casting facilitates free flow of concrete around the slipform and core material extruded from slipforms. The slipfom has a closed front portion which is tapered to a reduced cross section. The machine utilizes a casting pallet employing improved side form cleaning apparatus. The machine also includes improved finishing screeds for applying decorative three-dimensional finishes on the top surface of cast panels.

Abstract: Rigid unitary porous titanium disulfide (TiS.sub.2) electrodes, particularly useful in electrochemical cells. The electrodes are devoid of binders and other additives, except for incidental impurities. The electrodes are prepared by reacting elemental sulfur with a preformed porous titanium body of predetermined shape and size, the sulfur being provided in sufficient amount to stoichiometrically react completely with the titanium body thereby forming in situ a titanium disulfide body.

Abstract: A system for measuring the quantity of particulate material carried by a fluid flow. The system is connected to receive the fluid flow and induces a change in direction in that flow. The pressure drop of the fluid flow across the direction change is sensed and the pressure drop related to the quantity of particulate material within the fluid flow. In a preferred embodiment, the direction change is along a generally helical path with the pressure drop being measured across at least a portion of that path. The pressure sensors may be adjusted to measure static as well as positive and negative velocity pressures so as to zero out the pressure drop due to the fluid flow alone.