Abstract: A tension actuated fuel (e.g. gasoline) delivery hose uncoupler is disclosed in which, upon a predetermined tension or pressure load being applied to the delivery pump hose, the coupling will automatically uncouple thus releasing one end of the hose which, for example, may remain inserted in the fuel tank of a vehicle driving away from the fuel dispensing pump, and the other portion of the hose which is permanently affixed to the pump. The coupler includes normally closed checkvalves which, upon uncoupling of the coupler, close thereby preventing spillage of fuel. Further, the coupler is adjustable so that it may be calibrated to uncouple at predetermined tension loads.

Abstract: An evacuating pump has a hollow cylindrical body, a cap at one end of the body, and a nozzle at the opposite end. A plunger disposed within the body has a piston attached to an inner end of a reciprocating rod, while the outer end of the rod extends through a bore provided in the cap. When the plunger is withdrawn, a vacuum is created at the nozzle, while on the inward stroke, a check valve flap seats over the nozzle inlet to prevent air from being injected through the nozzle. Air being compressed on the inward stroke escapes around the peripheral edge of the piston.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing predetermined weights of material into containers. The apparatus includes a pair of pivotable support members, a feeding chute, and two flexible lines. In operation, when one of the containers is filled, the feeding chute is pivotably directed to another container.

Abstract: A tap for the tanks of automatic liquid-filling machines includes a cylindrical cursor housed in a cylindrical sleeve located on the bottom of the tank. A tube is inserted in the lower part of the cursor, and a central shaft extends therethrough to openings for the air exhaust. The cylindrical cursor can slide vertically and is blocked in different positions as defined by impressions present on the cylindrical surface of the cursor which receive a blocking pin. With this adjustment the placing of the tap on containers of different heights is facilitated without it being necessary to vary the distance between the tank and the containers to be filled.

Abstract: A valve bag filling apparatus that combines an auger-type feed and an air pressure-type feed in a unitary filling system for filling valve bags with flowable particulate material at higher speed and with greater accuracy. A concentric tube configuration is used to deliver such material at high speed into the bag during a major portion of the filling cycle with both feed systems acting simultaneously. A novel cutoff tube closes an annular air feed passage during the final portion of the filling cycle when the auger feed portion of the system completes the bag filling operation at a highly accurate and readily controlled low feed rate. Air purge jets clear the air passage of remaining material during the final portion of the filling cycle. A unique fluidizing section of the apparatus aerates the product and feeds it into both the auger and air passage during high speed filling.

Abstract: A method for detecting the location of a leak in a pneumatic tire. A leaking tire is filled with a suspension which is capable of flowing through a leak of the tire and staining the perimeter of the leak at the outside surface of the tire. The suspension is a powdered fluorescent pigment of small particle size suspended in a propellant and the air inside of the tire. A portable container is provided for storing the powdered pigment and propellant. The container has an outlet valve for controlling the release of the pigment and propellant from the container. One end of a flexible tube is connected to the outlet valve of the container and a fitting at the other end of the tube is connected to an inlet valve of the tire. The fitting has a means for sealing the attachment of the tube to the tire inlet valve and a means for opening the tire inlet valve. When the outlet valve of the container is opened, the pigment and propellant flow into the tire and combine with the air in the tire to form the suspension.

Abstract: A tubular fluid transfer device is operative by itself to seal the end of a conduit. By coupling two of the devices together, a fluid path can be selectively established between two conduits by applying heat energy. The device includes a generally planar surface having a meltable region. The generally planar surface of one device is slidable against the generally planar surface of another one of the devices to bring the meltable regions into registration. The device includes a coupling mechanism which guides the meltable regions into the desired alignment as registration occurs. Furthermore, as the meltable regions register, the coupling mechanism generates forces which bias the meltable regions into intimate contact. The coupling mechanism thereafter releasably retains the devices in this snug interlocked relationship, so that the energy can be applied to jointly heat the meltable regions and melt open a fluid path between the two devices.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bagging device for directing a flowable substance from a transport trailer to a flexible agricultural bag. The device includes a tunnel housing attached to the back of the trailer. The open end of the bag is held behind a ridge member and between the ridge member and a stretchable strap so as to resist release of bag until the bag on the ground has been filled. A tray beneath the housing supports the bottom portion of the bag to prevent it from stretching and ripping. A shield near the tires of the trailer prevent the bag from entangling in the tires. The device is especially appropriate for use with flowable commodities such as brewers grains and stillage by-product which rapidly deteriorate unless promptly stored in an air exchange-free enclosure.

Abstract: A reinforced underground pipe made of a synthetic resin having an improved strength and reduced resin requirement. The reinforcement of the pipe is constituted by a helical rib formed on the outer surface of the main body of the pipe. At least side wall portions of the rib are corrugated. The rib may be U shaped or have a semicircular cross section. The corrugations may be rectangular, sinusoidal or triangular.

Abstract: A pressure vessel comprising a rigid container having a deformable partition therein defining two chambers for fluid, each having a fluid port leading thereinto with an elongated apertured central guide tube for said partition extending axially in said container having at least one end secured to one of said ports. A flexible closure member encompasses said guide tube and the apertures thereof, said closure member having a plurality of closure elements normally extending radially outward from said tube, each closure element comprising a pair of spaced walls joined at their outer ends, one of said walls having apertures therethrough.

Abstract: A filling attachment for an auger comprises a hollow body providing a tubular section which can surround the feed end of the auger and an open mouth section which extends away from the tubular section. A conduit in the form of a plurality of inter-engaging hollow tubular buckets includes a member for connection to the tailgate of a truck and arranged so that the lowermost bucket projects into the open mouth section of the hollow body. The buckets and the hollow body can be interconnected by strapping which cooperates with press studs on the outer surface of the bucket and the rim of the mouth section. The tubular section includes stepped cylindrical portions for cooperation with auger tubes of different diameter.

Abstract: A mechanical spacer for holding an inner pipe fixed in place within an encasing outer pipe in a multiple wall pipe assembly. The spacer functions in place of a bracket in a double wall-chimney pipe assembly. The unitary spacer requires no external hardware nor requires welding, screwing, riveting or the like step in the manufacturing or assembly of the pipe assembly.

Abstract: To manufacture a bent prestress conduit (5) adapted to receive without damage cables (7) subjected to extremely high pulling forces, one of the faces of a metal strip (1) is coated intimately with a metal phosphate layer (4) itself covered by a soap and this metal strip is wound in helical form so as to obtain a continuous tube whose inner face is formed by the thus coated face of the metal strip.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clamp for repairing a pipe. The clamp includes a flexible metal band which is held about the pipe by a pair of lugs. One of the lugs is immovably connected to the end of the band and the other lug is adjustably connected so that the length of the band between the lugs may be varied so as to accommodate different outside diameter pipes. An elastomeric gasket sheet is attached to the metal band at its central portion and includes two free ends. The gasket sheet is long enough to encircle the pipe with one of its free ends overlapping the other. The overlapping free end includes a metal strip which underlies the lugs. The gasket sheet is preferably wider than the metal band and has one edge which extends outwardly of the metal band. The outwardly extending edge is reduced in thickness and is adapted to cooperate with a channel formed in the edge of the gasket sheet of an adjacent pipe prepared clamp so that multiple clamps may be stacked lengthwise together.

Abstract: A gas supply device contains a pressurized gas container having a plurality of inserted pressure-resistant gas flasks. The gas flasks are partially filled with liquid gas, such as carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide, before being inserted and are closed by an openable closure component. Each closure component of the gas flasks has associated with it an opening device effective at initiation of operational readiness of the gas supply device, at least one of which opening devices opens its associated closure component under the influence of an external force. It is possible to actuate the opening devices associated with the second gas flask and with further gas flasks by the gas escaping from the first opened gas flask. This gas supply device is especially suitable for applications where a large storage capacity is desired.

Abstract: A liquid overfill protection system uses an arrangement for delivering a fluid, such as air, to first and second outlets with a pressure difference that is indicative of the extent to which the tank has been filled with liquid. The system includes a control arrangement for closing a valve when the difference in fluid pressure between the first and second outlets exceeds a predetermined level. In this manner, liquid flow into the tank may be blocked when the tank has been filled to a desired extent. In a preferred embodiment, a diaphragm mounted in the valve assembly is used to trigger release of the valve into a closed position when a sufficient pressure differential exists.

Abstract: A toner bottle for resupplying toner to a copying or reproduction machine having an iris type closure in the bottle mouth to control discharge of toner therefrom and prevent spilling, the iris closure consisting of a first iris member located in the bottle mouth with a second cooperating iris closure integral with a cover for the bottle, projecting tabs on the first and second iris members cooperating with the machine toner hopper to establish relative rotation between the first and second iris members on rotation of the bottle while locking the bottle in place on the machine.

Abstract: A mechanism for decoupling over a selected angle the rotational motion between a marine vessel moored to a single point mooring system such as a single anchor leg mooring (SALM) and the fluid swivel stack of the single point mooring system. The mechanism includes two spaced-apart stops attached to the fluid swivel stack and a coupler positioned between the stops and attached to a mooring swivel at the base of the fluid swivel stack. Shock absorbers may be positioned on each stop between the coupler and each stop.

Abstract: A device for holding a flexible trash bag is arranged for mounting on a garden cart of the type having parallel handle arms extending rearwardly from the top of the cart body. The device comprises a flat sheet having upstanding side walls and arranged to extend across the handle arms from adjacent the top of the cart. Bag holding structure is provided under the rear edge of the sheet and when the device is installed on a cart, grass cuttings or other refuse may be swept out of the cart and over the sheet into the bag; the bag may be kept open by holding it by hand against a cross member between the ends of the arms.

Abstract: An arrangement in apparatus for preparing solutions from dry harmful materials, such as cytostaticum, radioactive, toxic and allergy-producing substances, includes a glass ampoule (1) for accommodating the dry substance. The ampoule communicates with a device (4) for enlarging the internal volume of the ampoule, so as to equalize the pressure generated therein when preparing the solution.Solvent is introduced into the ampoule (1) and solution removed therefrom through a cannula (8) which is constantly sheathed against contamination by means of an elastic sheath (10). The sheath is provided with self-sealing means (11) arranged to sealingly abut the ampoule (1) when withdrawing solution therefrom, in a manner to tightly seal the ampoule against the surroundings.