Abstract: A package display and support rack for mounting on shelves formed of wire rods found in refrigerators with glass doors such as used in convenience food stores. The display racks are inexpensively assembled from readily available or easily manufactured components and include forwardly projecting support feet attached at their heels or rear ends to the bottom ends of upright side members of the rack. The support feet have clamps on their distal ends for clamping attachment to at least one wire rod of a shelf.

Abstract: A rotary grain distribution system includes a distributor having a grain filling chute and an air exhausting chute rotatably positioned within a housing and each terminating at one end in an annular cover and indexing ring. The indexing ring is positioned in proximity with the open ends of a plurality of chutes extending from the lower end of the distributor to grain storage bins below for selectively coupling the grain filling and exhaust chutes to one of a plurality of storage bins while sealing off the remaining bins. A ratchet and pawl drive mechanism coupled between the housing and the indexing ring provides a positive drive for accurately aligning the indexing ring and grain and exhaust chutes to the chutes extending to the storage bins. A cyclone precipitator has an intake coupled to the exhausting chute for evacuating air from a grain bin as it is being filled and collecting and returning the particulate matter to the supply of grain.

Abstract: A warehouse storage system comprises an array of storage bins arranged in vertical tiers with the tiers arranged in rows and having aisles between the rows. A mobile vertical lift moves across the ends of the aisles and carries thereon a mobile transfer vehicle which can be elevated by the mobile vertical lift to any desired storage level. The self-powered mobile transfer vehicle is adapted to be automatically dispatched from the mobile vertical lift at a predetermined aisle and level and is programmable to travel via tracks along the aisle to a predetermined bin location, and extend retrieving mechanism from the vehicle for transferring the pallet load between the mobile transfer vehicle and the storage bin.

Abstract: A load lifting and lowering platform comprises a pair of hingedly interconnected platform sections that are foldable between a horizontally extending, load bearing position and a vertically extending collapsed position. A forward one of the platform sections is hingedly connected at its forward edge to lower ends of a pair of runner assemblies that are vertically movably mounted in a supporting framework. A pair of chains are interconnected between upper ends of the pair of runner assemblies and outer ends of the outer one of the platform sections. Cooperating cam elements, interposed between the forward edge of the forward platform section and the supporting framework, translate vertical movement of the runner assemblies into angular movement of the platform sections, in cooperation with the chains, for folding and unfolding of the platform sections.

Abstract: Backhoe swing apparatus including a backhoe swing bracket for supporting a backhoe for side-to-side swinging movement. A pair of hydraulic actuators are connected with the swing bracket for actuating the swing bracket in opposite directions. The hydraulic actuators are of the piston and cylinder type, and are controlled by a hydraulic system including a pair of hydraulic lines for conducting hydraulic fluid to and from each of the hydraulic actuators. A normally open pressure reducing valve in one of the hydraulic lines is operable to control pressure to one of the actuators to actuate the swing bracket in one direction and to thereby limit the pressure of fluid flowing to the actuator. Simultaneously, flow from the other actuator through the other hydraulic line is controlled by a first normally closed metering valve, which opens a permit such flow only when a predetermined minimum pressure exists in the other hydraulic line.

Abstract: Automated method of retrieving and replacing tote pans wherein the handle of the pan is engaged by a retractor comprising a computer controlled warehousing stacker system. A given tote pan is retrieved from storage onto an elevated platform of the stacker and displaced by the stacker to a picking station. The tote pan is automatically removed from the elevated platform of the stacker to a selected location at the picking station where some or all of the contents of the tote pan are removed. The methods provide for removing from any predetermined storage bin location on either side of a storage aisle any such tote pan, removal to a selected site at the picking station and replacement of the tote pan at the same or at another storage bin location.

Abstract: An interlock arrangement for use with a sideloader fork lift truck includes a solenoid valve which when electrically energized is "open" to dump to sump hydraulic fluid from the output line of the hydraulic pump, whereby to prevent passage to the clutches of the power shift transmission of the pressurized hydraulic fluid from the pump, thereby rendering the power shift transmission ineffective to transmit motive power from the engine to the drive wheels of the sideloader vehicle. A limit switch is stationarily mounted contiguous the piston portion of each stabilizing jack, each limit switch being a normally closed switch which is adapted to be open only when the piston portion is in a predetermined properly retracted position.

Abstract: Pressure relief channels are provided at the neck of beverage bottles of the type having roll-on (twist-off) closures to release gas pressure within the closure promptly as the closure is turned to remove it and before missiling of the closure can occur.

Abstract: Improvement in a safety container for medicine having a cap and bottle, the cap constructed in relation to the bottle such that in one position thereof the cap can be lifted off the bottle and in another position thereof the cap cannot be removed from the bottle, the improvement comprising a detent associated with the cap, the detent moveable in respect to the cap and having a lock and unlock position in respect thereto, a cooperative arrangement on the bottle capable of engaging with the detent to lock the cap on the bottle, and a manually actuable handle on the cap capable of moving the detent between lock and unlock positions thereof the detent being flexible, the handle operative during actuation thereof to flex the detent to move it between its lock and unlock positions.

Abstract: A safety closure for a container which makes difficult, if not impossible, access to the container contents by a child. A continuous helical thread on a container neck in which thread are formed a plurality of teeth each of which defines an abutment surface transverse to the thread. A cap interiorly threaded for engagement on the neck thread, the cap having adjacent the lower extremity thereof a pawl that engages the abutment on one of the teeth thereby preventing rotation and removal of the cap. The pawl is secured to the cap for resilient movement relative thereto and has a fingernail groove to enable adults to move the pawl out of engagement with the tooth abutments on the container neck.

Abstract: Pressure relief openings are provided in roll-on (twist-off) closures for beverage bottles to release gas pressure within the closure promptly as the closure is turned to remove it and before missiling of the closure can occur.

Abstract: Knockout window means include a knockout port formed primarily in a sidewall of an electrical assembly box and a knock-out panel superposed over the knockout port from the inside of the sidewall. The knockout panel is attached only at its front and back ends to the box, the front end being connected to the inside surface of the sidewall and the back end being connected to the backwall, each by a frangible web which provides doubly accessible panel removal slot means between each end of the knock-out panel and the structure to which each is attached. The panel removal slot means are accessible from both the outside and the inside of the assembly box at each end of the knockout panel, and include four pairs of bearing surfaces against which a wedge-like tool may bear for applying twisting leverage to fracture the webs.

Abstract: A dispensing rack assembly which includes an enclosure for storing one or more items to be dispensed, an access opening communicating with the interior of the enclosure through which an item can be withdrawn, and a detection device associated with the opening for detecting the withdrawal of an item from the enclosure wherein the detection device includes a radiant energy emitting device, such as an incandescent light, for directing a beam of radiant energy near the access opening, a receiving device, such as a photoelectric cell, associated with the emitting device for receiving the beam of radiant energy, and an electric circuit associated with the receiving device including a control responsive to a change in the beam received by the receiving device and a signal device actuatable by the control whereby withdrawal of an item from the enclosure changes the beam and actuates the signal device.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding articles in serial order includes a disc and a surrounding rim, whose axes are tilted with respect to one another, and which are rotated concentrically in a common direction. The disc, and preferably also the rim, have upper working surfaces which are non-planar upwardly-convex surfaces of revolution, e.g. segments of cones having upwardly-directed apices. The disc is spaced below the rim to form a reservoir for a bulk supply of articles to be fed, except at one peripheral location where the disc reaches the elevation of the rim, constituting a transfer station. The inclination of the disc surface decreases from the reservoir to the transfer station. Articles placed on the disc are distributed by gravitational action against the inside of the rim, and elevated by the rotation of the disc to the transfer station, where they roll or slide by centrifugal force onto the rim.

Abstract: A liquid metering dispenser is actuated by a trigger. The trigger releases a valve rod which is spring actuated to close a fluid pressure inlet, opening the discharge outlet of the dispenser to release a stored measured charge of liquid by operation of a spring actuated piston. The trigger is cocked by drawing the valve rod to close the discharge valve and open the liquid pressure inlet; the liquid under pressure enters the storage chamber, compressing the piston spring until it strikes an adjustable stop. The piston and spring assembly is readily removable for cleaning and servicing.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for selectively dispensing heated water, cooled water, or water at ambient temperature. Water under pressure is supplied to a refrigerated reservoir by a water supply pipe having a solenoid operated valve therein. An ambient dispensing valve and a heated water tank having a dispensing valve are each in communication with said water supply pipe at a location between said valve and reservoir.

Abstract: Safeguard cap structure particularly for bottles, comprising a cylindrical hollow body which can be associated in sealing engagement with the neck of a bottle. A plurality of flexible reeds extending longitudinally in the hollow body in the proximity of the free edge thereof. A shut off disc supported by said reeds defines, in cooperation with the mentioned free edge, outlet ports for the issuing of a liquid from the bottle. A covering hood is in screwed engagement with the mentioned hollow body. A plurality of short and substantially rigid appendages and a plurality of long and substantially flexible appendages intervening between the short ones are part of the cap structure. The appendages extend radially from the periphery of the shut off disc, projections being provided peripherally along the inner bottom of the covering hood and adapted to engage the long and substantially flexible appendages during the rotation of the covering hood.

Abstract: Plastic squeeze bottle is provided with discharge tube as well as down tube extending from above the powder level to the lower end of the discharge tube. Baffle is disposed at the lower end of the two tubes. During dispensing, squeeze of the bottle increases air pressure above the powder which drives air down through the powder and drives air down down tube to fluidize powder on the baffle from whence it moves upward through discharge tube to discharge.

Abstract: A reserve supply of shot or powder is held in an elevated receptacle and is delivered through a gravity feed conduit to a valve at the primary hopper of a reloading press. The valve includes a spool for operatively and selectively replenishing the primary hopper, draining the contents of the receptacle, or discontinuing flow from the conduit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making ribbon bows of conventional looped configuration, the apparatus comprising a feeder assembly for delivering a length of ribbon; a winding mechanism for receiving the length of ribbon and for winding said lengths into an extended helix; an assembly for gathering the extended helix at substantially the horizontal center line thereof whereby to initially define the loops of the bow, there being means for securing the loops at their point of gathering whereby to create the finished bow.

Abstract: A connector for supporting one hook suspended garment hanger from another in a vertically spaced relationship, takes the form of an elongated strip of flexible, sheet-like material having tension sustaining characteristics. The upper quarter of the connector includes an opening for receiving the hook of the upper one of the hangers. The lower portion of the connector includes a pair of spaced, parallel, longitudinally extending slits thereby defining a strap for attachment of the hook of the lower one of the hangers.

Abstract: A detachable car rack is adapted to support a surfboard or similar elongated object atop a car mounting surface such as its roof. To preclude marring or similar finish damage, a pair of elongated, compressible support pads are disposed at a spaced distance from each other between the mounting surface and the surfboard. With each support pad there are provided a frame member, and first and second lengths of strap extending from opposite ends of the support pad to slidably pass through the frame member and form a loop that is adjustable to tightly gird the surfboard. Each length of strap folds back to extend away from the frame member to a remote end where there is attached an anchor such as a hook for gripping an edge of the mounting surface such as is commonly provided by a gutter extending along the respective side of the car roof.

Abstract: An upright vertically extendable frame is provided including upper and lower portions. The lower portion includes widely spaced opposite end portions and the upper portion includes a central uppermost portion. The opposite end portions include depending feet adapted to rest upon spaced marginal portions of the flooring of a pickup truck load bed and the central uppermost portion includes an upwardly projecting abutment adapted to be engaged under the upper inwardly projecting ledge of the side wall of the associated pickup truck load bed. Finally, the vertical mid-portion of the frame includes clamp structure for clamping a vehicle wheel and tire assembly against one side of the frame.

Abstract: A support for carrying sheet-like material of a maximum of 4 feet by 8 feet on an automobile is disclosed herein. The support has a Z-shaped member that may be hooked over the door of an automobile through an open window. Two vertical rigid members are spaced from each other and connected by an intermediate member. This assembly is attached to the above mentioned hook forming the body of the support. Straps are provided for holding the sheet-like material in place on the support and pads are fixed to the Z-shaped member to prevent the support device from scratching the automobile.

Abstract: A web guiding and centering apparatus for guiding and centering a moving web of substantially constant width relative to a fixed center line includes two guiding devices positioned equally distant from the selected center line, each guiding device comprising a pair of co-acting guide rolls inclined in the direction of travel of the moving web for engaging an edge portion of the web on opposite faces thereof. One guide roll of each pair is pivotally and resiliently biased toward the other roll of the same pair about a pivot which is outboard of the web. At least one roll of each pair has a composite surface which includes an outboard surface portion of relatively hard, low coefficient of friction material and an inboard surface portion of a relatively soft, high coefficient of friction material.

Abstract: A web transport arrangement is devised for transporting a web material along a web path. The web material is supplied by a variable feed mechanism to a processing mechanism for processing the web. The web material while being metered by the feed mechanism is maintained by the mechanism under a low tension although the web may be maintained under a high tension during subsequent processing operations. A control circuit automatically compares the feed rate of the web through the low tension feed area to the rate of the processing mechanism operative on the web within the processing area and provides for any necessary modification of the infeed rate in order to synchronize them.

Abstract: A stack of stator core laminations are compressed between a pair of resilient end flanges that are flexed into a dished configuration and secured in a pre-determined spaced-apart relationship by being welded to a plurality of longitudinal ribs disposed around the periphery of the stator laminations. Special tools and welding techniques are used during the manufacture of the core assembly to cause the dished flanges to continuously apply a pre-determined compressive force to the stacked laminations after the core assembly is completed.

Abstract: A container for greeting card and the like, wherein the card can be taken out from the container when the lid blank of the container is opened and enclosed when the lid blank is closed. The container may have a pattern or a design on both surfaces of the container body and the lid blank, which pattern is variable when the container is opened. Both the container body and the lid blank consist of several paperboard walls forming in combination a whole container.

Abstract: Carton constructions for manufacture from corrugated sheets are disclosed. The constructions relate to the type wherein an automatic bottom is employed. When the carton is opened from its collapsed condition the bottom, which is interconnected, automatically deploys in a locked position. By use of particular dimensional arrangements for the bottom flaps, the usual tendency of such automatic bottom cartons to collapse once opened is eliminated as well as the problem of bridging in overlap configurations.

Abstract: A signal for mounting upon a conventional newspaper delivery box, comprising a molded flap-hinge-clamp unit for releasably clamping upon the upper edge of the open forward end of the box with the flap arranged within and blocking the box opening. The flap pivots upwardly upon insertion of a newspaper within the box. A signal flag is connected to the flap and has a body portion arranged above and roughly parallel to the upper surface of the box so that when the flap pivots upwardly, the flag swings into an upright signalling position.

Abstract: A fluid container particularly useful in a centrifuge system for separating the various fractions in blood. The container comprises two circular sheets of flexible material, having central openings therein. The outer peripheral edges are sealed together, as well as an annular portion extending outwardly from the central opening. A radial arcuate portion is sealed off, thereby providing an interrupted or discontinuous annular chamber. At one end of the interrupted annular chamber, an inlet tube is provided, extending outwardly from the central opening and communicating with one end of the interrupted annular chamber. At the other end of the interrupted annular chamber, there is provided a radially enlarged portion, which acts as a collection chamber for the various portions of the fluid separated by centrifugal force. The various portions, or fractions, will exist at different radial distances from the center of the bag.

Abstract: A fuel control device having a passage therethrough for interconnecting a fuel source with a main burner and having a poppet valve arrangement that is directly manually operated for opening and closing the passage so as to control the flow of fuel from the source to the main burner, the poppet valve arrangement having a poppet valve member that is moved relative to its valve seat upon the manual manipulation of a selector of the control device. The poppet valve member can work with or against the pressure of the fuel from the source thereof when the poppet valve member is being moved to its closed position.

Abstract: An improved pneumatic thermostat is provided which is capable of generating from a variable pressure air supply a pressurized air signal indicative of ambient temperature. The thermostat is used in conjunction with an air flow regulator in an air distribution system and utilizes as an air supply a portion of the air flow being distributed. The thermostat utilizes a pressure reducing valve which is referenced to pressure downstream from the air flow regulator, a flapper and nozzle pneumatic mechanism activated by a bi-metallic lever, and a self-aspirating arrangement which insures the bi-metallic lever is continuously sensing the true ambient temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to a heating system for heating a building in which freezers or coolers with remotely located compressors are used. The system draws cold air from the building and by forcing it through the compressors causes it to be heated. Means are provided for delivering the heated air to the building. Supplemental heating means are also provided to further heat the air in case of particularly severe weather.

Abstract: An installation for ventilating the interior space of a passenger motor vehicle which includes air inlet and air discharge apertures terminating in the atmosphere, a fresh air channel leading from the air inlet aperture into the interior space, a fan and a one-piece or a multi-partite air filter insert arranged in the fresh air channel or channels and adapted to be traversed by the fresh air; at least one of the fresh air channels is thereby extended along a space readily accessible through a large continuous surface, such as the hat storage area normally disposed in front of and underneath the rear window whereby this air channel is enlarged housing-like within this area for accommodating the air filter insert and is equipped with an opening of large surface and adapted to be closed for the ready interchange of the air filter insert.

Abstract: Spray equipment of lightweight primarily adapted for mobile installation and including means for mixing spray solution during spraying and in response to flow of water into a spray tank. The equipment features a lightweight spray tank, mixing device, and novel hose reel features.

Abstract: An adjustable stem drop apparatus and method for a fire extinguishing sprinkler mounted on a pipe located above the ceiling of a building and arranged in such a manner that the position of the sprinkler can be adjusted from below the ceiling after the ceiling has been permanently installed.

Abstract: An adjustable drop nipple is disclosed for installing fire protection sprinkler systems which comprise sprinkler head assemblies of the dry, pendant type. The downwardly extending length of a drop nipple having a sprinkler head thereon is adjusted by sliding the nipple axially in a collet having an externally tapered section that engages an internally tapered section of a stationary collet holder. When a selected drop length has been established, the collet is then compressed axially against the collet holder with tightening means whereby the nipple is firmly gripped by the collet so that axial sliding thereof is prevented, thereby maintaining the nipple at the selected drop length.

Abstract: There is disclosed a texture applicator including a tubular handle formed with an elongated chamber for receipt of flowable texture material and mounting on one end thereof a plurality of hollow, open-ended flex members projecting therefrom with the projecting extremities of such tubes forming flexible hollow whip tubes for passage therethrough of the flowable texture material. A removable closure is mounted on the opposite end of such handle and may be in the form of a plunger to force the flowable texture material into the hollow whip tube.

Abstract: An electromagnetically actuated fuel injection valve includes a coaxial assembly of a connection tube, a bushing, a housing extension and a nozzle body. All seals between adjacent faces and edges of these elements are age-resistant metal-to-metal seals. The seal between the housing extension and the nozzle body is formed by pressing the overlapping end of the housing extension over annular edges on the nozzle body. The remaining seals are welds or solder-joints.

Abstract: A machine for winding toroidal coils useful as picture tube beam deflection yokes in television receivers includes a coil winding shuttle, a filament storage magazine and structure for selectively varying the angular rate of rotation of the shuttle during the winding of each turn of the coil so as to maintain the feed rate of the filament from the magazine to the shuttle at a substantially constant rate. Additionally, a double chamber magazine and a double acting clamp are provided which respectively permit winding of the entire yoke with two separate coils and winding each coil without displacing the yoke from its winding position.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatic bobbin changing on a high speed frontal bobbin winder with at least one winding-up station, at least one yarn support gripping spindle with a horizontal axis, a rotatable winding cylinder mounted for movement into and out of tangential engagement with a package forming on a yarn support on said spindle, a fixed yarn guide and a reciprocable yarn guide for distributing yarn along the yarn support, said apparatus comprising, mounted on a frame,A loading and unloading means including at least two parallel spindles, one of said spindles for removing a wound yarn package from the gripping spindle and another spindle for placing an empty yarn support on said gripping spindle, said parallel spindles being movable in turn into an aligned position in axial alignment with a gripping spindle of the machine;Nozzle means for capturing and removing the yarn fed to the yarn support, said nozzle means having a rectilinear capture slit communicating with a channel through which a stream of fluid may be

Abstract: A winding station for winding multiple bobbins in vertically-staggered winding units having two bobbin mounts associated with an upper winding unit and three bobbin mounts at the lower winding unit. Four yarn guides are positioned above both winding units to stabilize the yarn en route to a pair of yarn distributors which are individually associated with the winding units, and a deflecting guide is positioned adjacent the upper of the two yarn distributors to selectively guide one of the yarns which is alternated between the upper and lower winding units.

Abstract: A thread winding machine or similar winding apparatus with a bobbin revolver carrying at least two chucks rotatable or pivotable between a winding position and an inoperative position, the machine including ejector means automatically dislodging a finished bobbin package from its chuck upon reaching said inoperative position, e.g. by means of a push member engaging the inboard end of a bobbin tube on which the package is wound, and take-up means maintained in close proximity below the finished package at the inoperative position to act as a package receiving cradle mounted slidably on the machine for movement axially outwardly of the chuck and to support the dislodged package in a rest position forward of the chucks, i.e. in front of the outboard end of the chucks, and free of interference from a new package being wound on the chuck in the operative winding position.

Abstract: A yarn winding apparatus with a rotatably driven barrel cam having a groove in its cylindrical surface and a slide member and traverse guide assembly engaging the groove constrained for reciprocating linear movement, as the cam rotates, is provided with a constant tension yarn laydown at the reversals by incorporating a resilient lever between the guide and the slide head capable of being flexed at the cam reversals within a predetermined critical range of from about 2.5.degree. to about 6.5.degree. with respect to a plane perpendicular to the linear movement of the guide assembly when the slide head moves in a horizontal path.

Abstract: Apparatus for winding a fishing line or the like onto or off from a variety of fishing reels, including a pair of reel holders positioned on opposite sides of the reel with one of the holders being rotatably driven as by a motor. One of the reel holders includes a support face that bears against an end of the reel, an axial hole in the holder, a centering shaft with a tapered face slideably mounted in the hole, and a spring that urges the tapered face of the shaft towards the reel to enter a central hole in the reel and thereby center the reel on the axis of rotation of the reel holder. One of the reel holders is in the shape of a spool with a tapered line-receiving axle and with a removable spool end at the narrowest end of the axle, so that line wound onto the tapered axle can be easily removed. Reels with bases are held on a frame with a cam-operated clamping bracket.

Abstract: A device for temporary mounting on a truck or trailer bed permitting the convenient rolling of load straps on binders enabling compact stowage of same. A strap, subsequent to unfastening from the load, is wound about a spindle assembly supported in a detachable manner by a frame member. The spindle about which the strap is rolled may be separated from the frame member, thereby releasing a rolled strap. The spindle assembly and the frame jointly embody means for axial disengagement of the spindle assembly while a lengthwise opening in the spindle permits axial extraction of the spindle from the rolled strap.

Abstract: A yarn bobbin and a method for manufacturing the same, wherein the yarn bobbin includes a tubular hollow core with beads fitted or formed at both ends thereof, and which cooperate with core inserts to house, center and removably secure bobbin flanges. Preferably, the beads are formed by inwardly curling the ends of the metallic core, and the flanges are secured by screws engaging with threaded holes formed through the beads and at least in partially into the core inserts.

Abstract: A flow camera having film that moves only when an exposure is being made. A three-piece cassette is assembled and coacts with film path rollers for easy threading upon the rotation of a knob. Subsequent rotation of the knob fastens the cassette in place and positions capstan and dancer rollers for defining the operating film path. A double spring determines the egress film tension and a lever-roller combination having mechanical connection to the ingress dancer arm determines the ingress film tension. A fast slow motion is provided by acting upon the mechanical connection between the ingress dancer arm and the ingress film clutch.

Abstract: System for providing automatic synchronization of towing tug and aircraft braking systems during aircraft towing operations. A tow brake controller utilizing an aircraft brake pressure control circuit provides aircraft automatic brake pressure control signals in the aircraft automatic braking system in response to tractor braking signals. The brake pressure control circuit provides an increase and then a decrease in aircraft automatic braking system pressure in response to tow vehicle operator applied brake pressure.