Abstract: An improvement is provided for toilet flush valves on tanks which contain insufficient water to flush properly, which leads to waste of water by double flushing. The improvement enables in-field modification of the flush valve to substantially completely empty the tank. A closing delay device (42, FIG. 1) which includes a cup (64), is attached directly to the top of the tank ball (32) for easy installation, and is tall enough so that when the tank ball is pivoted to the fully opened position the cup is pivoted to a side of the pivot axis (28) opposite the tank ball to delay closing of the flush valve. The tank ball is formed of soft rubber and has an upwardly extending tubular extension (74) with an annular groove therein, which closely receives an annular flange at the bottom of the delay cup device.

Abstract: A propane tank safety carrier is provided and consists of a box-like housing with a hinged cover that will snuggly hold the propane tank in an upright protective position during transportation.

Abstract: The filling apparatus for a powdery product, especially for a freeze-dried food product, has a container conveyor for a plurality of containers, a measuring device and a plurality of filling funnels which are placed in the containers. The container conveyor has an entrance portion with a feed belt, a filling zone adjoining it and a delivery belt. A plurality of filling funnels is attached to a continuously circulating chain conveyor and guided in the conveying direction on the forwardly moving strand of a chain conveyor above and close to the container conveyor. A conveying screw driven synchronously with the chain conveyor is located in the entrance portion of the conveying belt. Its conveying helix engages the containers laterally so that the containers are movable with a feed speed corresponding to the conveying speed of the chain conveyor and can be spaced as defined in the spacing between the outlets of the filling funnels.

Abstract: A handicap-accessible bath facility (10), and a method of making the same, involves a two piece modular wall (22) having a height and a length which are less than the height and length of an existing room (16) in which the bath facility is to be mounted. The modular wall comprises top and bottom wall assemblies (42, 44) which are placed parallel to a first existing wall (14) and abutting a second existing wall (16) to form a shower compartment (124). A factory molded shower base (24) is placed on an existing floor (21) in the shower compartment and defines a shower-base ramp (94) at an entrance to the compartment. A barrier line (98) at the top of the ramp, between the ramp and a drain depression (90) formed in the shower base prevents water from flowing out of the shower compartment. Wall panels (26, 28, 30) line the shower compartment and engage a vertical lip (100) of the shower base for preventing water from leaving the shower compartment at intersections of these panels with the shower base.

Abstract: An improved carrying case for a small portable electronic device. The carrying case has a front panel, a back panel, two side panels and a bottom panel for defining a receptacle, open at its top, for closely receiving the device. A first flap at least partially covering the top of the device restrains the device inside the receptacle. A second flap having a fastener attaches the carrying case to an article of clothing of a user. The improvements of the case comprises a stiffener for the second flap and a protective flap for the fastener of the second flap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge nozzle for the discharge valve of a whirlpool tube having a water inlet duct and an air inlet duct, in which the water stream and air stream are mixed together as the result of an injector effect. In order to improve the hydropneumatic massaging effect, the water inlet duct is disposed axially and centrally with respect to the inner surface of an outer disk-shaped distribution element and is open to a radially outwardly leading circular discharge duct formed between the outer distribution element and an inner disk-shaped distribution element. The air inlet duct discharges air into a ring interstice defined between the inner distribution element and the tub wall or the valve body or valve housing of the discharge valve.

Abstract: A waterless sanitation system with ventilation. A toilet within a building is located over a pit having a solids holding basket suspendedly mounted within a liquids holding tank. A plurality of air inlet pipes extend externally of the building downwardly through the basket and into the liquids holding tank with a plurality of apertures provided on the pipes allowing the air to enter both the basket and tank. An exit pipe extends upwardly from the tank through the basket and through the roof of the building. A plurality of apertures in the exit pipe allow the gas within the tank and basket to escape. An exhaust fan is provided to pull the air downwardly through the inlet pipes and the gas outwardly through the exhaust pipe. The inlet pipes have mouths oriented to catch the wind assisting the flow of air.

Abstract: A service valve (10) is provided to provide an apparatus and method for filling a constant speed drive without overfilling and for preventing gas entrapment in the oil circuit of the drive. The valve (10) has a spool (12) movable in response to pressure from a filling fluid so as to connect the filling fluid with the drive circuit until a predetermined level has been reached at which point a signal is generated to allow the operator to remove the source of filling fluid. An air vent float valve (44) and a pressure switch (28) in the oil circuit allow the trapped gas to be vented from the oil circuit.

Abstract: A self-contained hand-held bidet device, for providing lavaging action with portability and convenience. The device comprises a housing having a motorized pump with a power source and switch for activating the pump. The pump draws fluid from a reservoir mounted at one end of the housing and pumps the fluid through a pivotal conduit to exit as a spray. Lightweight construction, a collapsible reservoir and the pivotally mounted wand facilitate convenient storage.

Abstract: A flush pump is disclosed for use in pumping water from a storage tank to a toilet bowl for flushing waste from the toilet such as in a recreational vehicle. The pump disclosed includes a housing with a bellows disposed therein with an inlet extending into the flush water storage tank and a discharge connected to the toilet bowl. A piston positioned above the bellows is used to depress the bellows upon rotation of the piston by an actuator above the piston. The actuator includes a cylindrical wall portion extending into the housing having a plurality of vertical flanges extending from the cylindrical side wall engaged with the piston side wall such that when the actuator is rotated the piston will rotate therewith. The housing side wall includes a fixed cam which is engaged with an incline flange cam follower extending from the piston side wall such that the piston will move downward upon rotation of the actuator.

Abstract: A cooler caddy for mounting a beverage cooler to a pull-type golf cart. The caddy includes holder structure for holding the cooler; and attachment structure for removably attaching the holder structure to the golf cart.

Abstract: A new type of storage container for use in storing materials, such as papers, brief cases, etc. in the trunk of a vehicle for those who use the trunk as an office, comprising a rectangular open top box prepared from plastic sheet material, and preferably clear plastic sheets, plastic sheet divider members fixedly attached to the two side and dividing the box into at least three separate sections, the first and front section capable of receiving a conventional brief case, and the second and third sections being subdivided into at least two subsections each, and a plastic sheet removable top which covers all but the first section of the box.

Abstract: The automatic hydraulic valve control apparatus is intended for use in combination with a lavatory waste tank of a vehicle, such as an airplane. The waste tank includes a drain, a rinsing valve, and a fluid pressure charging inlet. The hydraulic valve control apparatus includes a drain control valve biased to be in an open position, a drain valve responsive to opening of the drain control valve and fluid pressure in line, a rinse valve control including a timing circuit to control the amount of pre-charging of the tank once the drain closes, and a drain control valve actuator including a timing circuit operating to close the drain after a desired period of time. An anti-siphon circuit is also provided to allow a given amount of gas to enter the charging line once rinsing and pre-charging of the waste tank are completed.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder for securing a plurality of fishing rods within a camper shell or cap mounted on a pickup truck includes a pair of supports. The supports are secured to cross roof braces of the camper shell in parallel spaced relation. A generally rectangular first support has a plurality of U-shaped notches for the reception of handle portions of a plurality of fishing rods. A pivotal clamp bar is mounted between pairs of adjacent notches and may be pivoted between opened and closed positions for securing a fishing rod handle within each notch. A plurality of spaced apertures are provided for the reception of threaded fasteners utilized to secure the first support to a roof cross brace of the camper shell. A generally rectangular second support has a series of spaced circular apertures for the reception of tip portions of a plurality of fishing rods.

Abstract: The device according to the invention comprises a receptacle 1 having a side wall 2 with facing wall portions thereof being at different distances apart and delimiting an internal periphery of the receptacle, the device is characterized in that it further comprises a platform 8 including a perforated bottom 9 and having an external periphery which fits inside the internal periphery of the receptacle and which has portions that are complementary thereto, and in that the platform includes lifting means 16.

Abstract: A lightweight and inexpensive inflator for a vehicle passenger side restraint bag. The inflator includes a thin igniter housing member and also includes a thin arcuate barrier member which defines a combustion chamber for holding gas generant material for combustion thereof. The inflator housing has generated gas outlet apertures only on one side and the barrier member faces that side so that generated gas is directed toward the other side of the housing and is then redirected through a filter pack to the apertures. The filter pack includes a plenum providing screen which is blocked to the entrance of redirected gas by the pressing of other layers of the filter pack against the housing wall whereby the redirected gas is directed through a fibrous filter member before being directed into the plenum and out through the housing apertures.

Abstract: A filling station for a cartridge filling and sealing machine for filling viscous or pasty materials into cylindrical cartridges having a filler valve, a positioning and centering device for positioning and centering the cartridges in a position in alignment with the filler valve, and a displacement drive for adjusting the positioning of the positioning and centering device the filler valve in relation to each other. In order to assure an exactly centered position of the cartridge prior to inserting the filler valve into the cartridge as well as dependable support of the cartridge in a non-deforming way prior to and during filling, the positioning and centering device has a unit and at least one vacuum suction holder disposed in the unit. The unit has a contact surface adapted to the outer shape of the cartridge. The vacuum suction holder is formed by a suction hose the open end of which is disposed in the unit.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for filling a bulk container with particulate material from a source through a filling spout assembly that includes a pair of concentric inner and outer tubes connectable to the source and to a container opening, respectively, whereby while material is being delivered to the container from the source through the inner spout member, air is introduced into the container and is being exhausted from the container through a pair of air transfer ducts.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire inflator is provided for use with a source of pressurized air and a device for controlling the flow of air therefrom. The inflator includes first and second air flow circuits, each circuit having an inlet end communicating with the downstream side of the device, and an outlet end. The first circuit is provided with a regulator having an inlet communicating with the first circuit inlet end, and an outlet. The regulator is preset whereby the air discharged from the outlet is at a predetermined tire pressure. A pressure sensitive first valve, biased to normally assume an open position, is provided having a first inlet communicating with the regulator outlet, a valve outlet, and a second inlet, the latter being segregated from the first inlet and outlet by a pressure sensitive member. The pressure sensitive member interrupts communication between the first inlet and the valve outlet when there is a predetermined pressure at said second inlet overcoming the opening bias.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for activating the flush valve handles of conventional toilet room fixture, such as urinals, with the user's foot. The apparatus provides for both horizontal and vertical adjustment. These adjustments provide the apparatus with the necessary flexibility required for adaptation of the device for use with most conventional toilet room fixtures. Use of the hands in actuating the flush valve handle is avoided, thereby providing for sanitary use and avoiding inadvertent contamination due to a prior user.