Abstract: Means for anchoring a prefabricated, modular building to a foundation wall takes the form of an integral sheet metal strap formed with a base flange and intermediate body section for embeddment in the foundation wall and an exposed upper, plate-like building attachment section extending outwardly from the intermediate body section above the foundation wall and formed with a weakened, bendable intermediate portion and an outer perforated plate portion for fastening to the base of the building.

Abstract: The leading end of a continuous tubular supply is fed past a rotating flywheel into a guide. When the leading end reaches the back of the guide, a blade mounted on the flywheel severs the supply to form a straw or stirring stick. The straw is immediately ejected from the guide and is swept into the entrant portion of a feeder by a rotary brush. The feeder is provided with a stem-propelling run that is formed from a pair of top V-belts and a wide underbelt and between which the straw is propelled to a collecting hopper. Successive straws are pushed into the hopper under the impetus of the conveyor belts.

Abstract: A pair of relatively high wattage tungsten-halogen lamps are mounted directly below a pair of spaced-apart apertures in a forward portion of a horizontal deck that separates the case into a display compartment and a utility cabinet. Forced air ventilation is provided in the utility area to cool the lamps. A ceiling mirror in the display compartment reflects the light onto the display deck. Front and rear windows disposed below and on opposite sides of the ceiling mirror lie outside of the light pathways to prevent glare. Side mirrors and a diagonal front mirror also reflect light onto the merchandise in the display area while avoiding the windows.

Abstract: A dual-durometer integral synthetic resin hinge joins two relatively rigid synthetic resin sections. The hinge comprises a first ply of the same composition and hardness as the rigid panels and an overlying second ply of relatively softer synthetic resin material. The first ply of the hinge is scored to provide a fracture line adjacent the hinge axis.

Abstract: A hand-held spit for barbecuing or roasting weiners, sausages, chicken pieces and the like over an open fire includes an elongated metal, strap-like frame which supports a handle at one end thereof and which is formed at its opposite end with an annular loop on which is carried a plurality of quickly detachable, U-shaped, radially extending tines or skewers. The skewers are normally snap-fitted on the loop of the frame, but are easily removed therefrom for cleaning, packaging and/or storage.