Abstract: A conductor pulling device for pulling conductors through a conduit. A pulling member for independently receiving conductors consists of an elongated strip of material having a plurality of spaced openings therealong. The openings have a top portion which is larger than the bottom portion to provide a biting portion of each opening for biting into insulation disposed about a conductor when a portion of the conductor is inserted in one of the openings. The biting portion of the openings allows the conductors to be detachably retained to the strip while the conductors are pulled through a conduit. The elongated strip is connected to a fish tape by an aperture in the strip which receives a hook portion of the fish tape. Additionally, a hood made of organic polymeric material may be used to hold the conductors in place when the conductors are inserted through respective openings in the elongated strip and to reduce friction with the conduit.

Abstract: A holder for the assembly of a conventional flame cutting torch tip (14) which provides release of the tip, and can include water cooling (42-44) of the tip during machine cutting operations. Although such tips often become fouled, the prior art has not provided sufficiently quick release for replacement purposes. The tip is held in abutment against the torch by a plurality of cam (48) actuated clamping followers (56) which wedge against the shoulder (68) of the conventional flame cutting tip when the holder is in a clamping position. The cam is operated by rotating a spring-biased (26) actuating member, preferably a circumferential ring (22), the ring being rotatable between a clamping position and a releasing position, and normally being biased by said spring into the clamping position.

Abstract: In a seat support structure of the kind comprising two spaced longitudinally extending cord members, and a plurality of spaced apart spring metal wires extending transversely between the longitudinal cords and connected to the latter, the transverse wires extending beyond at least one of the longitudinal cords into connection with an edge wire to define an angled, sprung wing of the structure, there is provided an improved, interlocking connection between the transverse wires and the or each longitudinal cord adjacent the wing to prevent failure of the connection under tension on the longitudinal cord.

Abstract: A vacuum furnace having a single chamber in which a workpiece is supported and heat treated. A unique cooling system is designed for adaption with the low pressure/high volume radial flow fan which is positioned interiorly of the furnace adjacent the vertically uppermost portion of the chamber. The system includes an exhaust opening in the top of the chamber and a plurality of small openings strategically located in the lower half of the chamber for improving the uniformity of the flow pattern of cooled gas circulated upwardly through the chamber for cooling a workpiece positioned in the chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for collating pages of a document, which are sequentially printed on a continuous sheet in multipage rows, that is in multi-up fashion, comprises a plurality of decks at least equal in number to the number of pages in each row. Each deck has a surface for receiving one document page and is positionable at a level above one deck surface adjacent thereto to define a step-like structure. A page slitter separates adjacent pages in a multipage row and a row cutter separates adjacent multipage rows. From the slitter and cutter, alongitudial delivery mechanism simultaneously delivers each of the individual pages to a single deck. A lateral transfer mechanism then transfers each page of the document from the deck to which it was delivered to the top of the page delivered to the adjacent lower deck in order to complete the collating operation.

Abstract: For use with a copier of the type which includes a document illuminating station, a platen at the illuminating station and instrumentalities for flash illuminating respective documents of different thickness at the illuminating station, there is provided a document feeder which includes a plurality of document feeding instrumentalities. A first feeding instrumentality, which is provided for feeding respective documents of different thickness to the platen, includes a first roller disposable in feeding engagement with the respective documents. In addition, a second feeding instrumentality is provided for feeding such documents from the platen, and a third feeding instrumentality is provided for feeding such documents both to and from the platen. Apparatus is provided for translating the first roller into document feeding engagement with the respective documents in response to inserting such documents into document feeding relationship with respect to the first roller.

Abstract: A document transport for a document scanning device has an elevator for locating a stack of documents to be fed automatically into position to be scanned. The top document is removed from the stack by a feed roller. Other documents which may become entrained with the top document are returned to the stack by separation rollers. The top document is driven into the scanning device against an alignment gate and this action eliminates any skew in the position of the document. At a read or scan station beyond the gate, which is reached by the document once the alignment gate has been withdrawn, the data on the document is scanned as the document is moved by read rollers in a controlled fashion. As the document leaves the read station it is trapped between the two single opposing belts in a buffer unit, which move the document at the spped of the scanning rollers.

Abstract: During the successive discharge and conveyance, along a conveying path, of items of mail from a stack by a continuously driven conveying device and an externally controllable removal member arranged to transport successive items from the stack to the region of action of the conveying device, the desired spacing between each pair of successive items is established automatically as a function of the length of that item of such pair which is the leading item on the conveying path such that for a leading item whose length exceeds a predetermined length value, the next succeeding item is transported from the stack when the distance between the trailing edge of that leading item and the leading edge of the next succeeding item reaches a given first spacing value, and for a leading item whose length is less than the predetermined length value, the next succeeding item is transported from the stack when the distance between the leading edge of that leading item and the leading edge of the next succeeding item reaches

Abstract: In a first embodiment a stop having a plurality of ports is connected to and covers an end of a rectangular sleeve. In a region near the stop a narrow wall of the sleeve also has a plurality of ports. A nozzle coupled to a pump provides a flow of air into the other end of the sleeve and the air exits through the ports. With this arrangement, a rectangular sheet inserted into said other end of the sleeve is fluidly brought into registration with the narrow wall and stop. As the sheet is brought into registration fluid injected or drawn through holes in a wide wall of the sleeve is used to force at least a part of the sheet against one of the wide walls and the resulting friction serves to brake the traveling sheet, thereby minimizing impact forces between the sheet, the narrow wall, and the stop. In a second embodiment, similar to the first, the narrow wall and stop include internal projections against which an inserted sheet is registered.

Abstract: An infant walking trainer can be folded by easy operation. The infant walking trainer includes a lower circular frame provided with a plurality of wheels, an upper circular frame confronting the lower circular frame, a lower supporting rod pivotally and rotatably projecting from the lower circular frame, and an upper supporting rod pivotally and rotatably depending from the upper circular frame. A connecting means connects the upper end of the lower supporting rod and the lower end of the upper supporting rod rotatably with each other. Lower and upper engaging grooves and lower and upper engaging portions are provided on the upper end of the lower supporting rod and on the lower end of the upper supporting rod respectively. An engaging member fixes the lower and upper supporting rods collinearly by being engaged with the lower and upper engaging portions, the engaging means being slidable with the lower and upper engaging grooves.

Abstract: A self-propelled wheeled toy includes a housing defining an external body portion and an internal chamber. A spring-type drive motor is mounted in the internal chamber and drivingly connected to the wheels. The motor is cocked by a manually actuatable lever pivotally mounted within the chamber and extends through a slot. A projectile capturing member is pivotally mounted on the housing to provide a target for a projectile directed toward the toy. Once an object is captured, the projectile capturing member pivots due to the weight of the object and engages a switch actuating the motor and causing the toy to move across a suitable supporting surface. As the motor operates, the lever is rotated and engages the capturing member causing the member to pivot and discharge the object.

Abstract: A simple, inexpensive and yet totaly enjoyable golf game is provided for use outdoors. The game comprises a golf flag assembly insertable into a natural ground surface and at a distance spaced from a tee area. A first annulus is positioned on the ground around the golf flag assembly and defines a first target area within its inner periphery. A second annulus, having a diameter greater than the first annulus is in turn positioned on the ground surface and around the first annulus and defines a second target area between the first and second annulus. A hollow and perforated practice golf ball is then struck with a standard golf club from the tee area and towards the golf flag assembly. The player's score is determined by the numer of strokes necessary to hit the practice golf ball into either the first or second target area plus a predetermined number of strokes for the target area into which the practice ball lands. This predetermined number of strokes is larger for the second target area than for the first.

Abstract: Game apparatus comprises a control and display console, and a board marked to represent a plurality of ship and submarine positions. The console provides game initiate elements providing a game initiate signal, display light, and player data input switches for input of signals by the player including challenge signals. The apparatus has a randomness source, data storage registers, and submarine data write circuitry responsive to the game initiate signal and to the randomness source for writing initial covert data into the data storage registers. The apparatus further has a range clue comparator responsive to the stored covert data and to the input data signals for outputting clue signals partially representative of the stored covert data for display on the display light, and a challenge comparator responsive to the stored covert data and to the player input signals including the challenge signals for outputting a challenge outcome indicating signal for display.

Abstract: A reproducing apparatus for a disk-shaped recording medium, wherein a pickup detects signals from a rotating disk-shaped recording medium in contact with the latter. The reproducing apparatus is so constructed that vertical and horizontal movements of the pickup can be selectively made by actuating only one control knob, and that the horizontal movement of the pickup is prevented when the latter is in contact with the disk-shaped recording medium, even if the control knob is erroneously or accidentally actuated.

Abstract: A slinger arrangement whereby the lubricating oil supplied to a bearing of a turbine shaft may be prevented from being sucked through one or more seal rings into a blower when the pressure in the blower becomes negative.According to one embodiment of the present invention, the slinger consists of a large- and small-diameter sections, and a first seal ring is fitted into a circumferential groove formed in the large diameter section and contacts the lower end of first and second air vent chamber casings which is remote from a fan wheel, the first and second casings being axially spaced apart from each other and cooperating to define an air vent chamber, while a second seal ring is fitted into a circumferential groove formed in the small-diameter section and contacts the lower end of the other air vent chamber casing which is closer to the fan wheel. A circumferential oil throwing groove may be formed in the large-diameter section between the first and second seal rings.

Abstract: A ski brake for automatic release upon lifiting of a ski boot from the surface of a ski so as to prevent free flight thereof comprises a spring-loaded brake element adapted to reach downwardly below the bottom surface of the ski. A bent wire forms a bight which can be engaged by the ski boot and carries the brake element. A tread plate is disposed on the bight and is connected by another element, e.g. another bent wire, to the mounting structure for the ski brake.

Abstract: A collapsible pack cart comprises first and second frame members pivotally joined together and movable with respect to one another between an operating position, where they are oriented perpendicular to one another, and a folded position, where they are oriented laterally side by side and separated by a spaced distance. A wheel is carried rotatably by a carriage which is mounted to the frame members releasably in either an operative position where the wheel extends substantially perpendicular to the planes of both frame members when they are in their operating position, or a storable position where it is located entirely between the frame members when they are in their folded position. Support arms are attached releasably to that frame member which carries the wheel, and handles are attached to the other frame member for manipulation of the cart.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel form of automotive safeguard for protecting occupants when a traffic accident happens. This safeguard comprises a transparent and stretchable shock absorbing plate disposed between a windshield and a front seat in such a way to leave a given interval with respect to the windshield. This safeguard also includes a heater provided to the space defined by the interval, which is used for heating and circulating air inside the space to prevent development of clouding on the windshield when heating the inside of a car during the winter months.

Abstract: The following specification discloses a vehicle reinforcing bar that can be used with a pickup truck body. In particular, one of the members of the bar is a U shaped member having mounting plates upon which it stands in the bed of the pickup truck. A pair of angularly oriented bracing members is attached at its ends both to the cross member of the U shaped member and to the bed or wheel wells of the truck. The bracing members are pivotally attached to the cross member of the U shaped member by means of collars. The pivotal mounting permits free rotation of the bracing members around the cross member. This allows the entire brace to be folded into a flattened configuration for shipment until it is installed in a truck. Upon installation by attachment of the free ends of the bracing members to plates on the wheel wells, the bracing members become fixed relative to the cross members, precluding further rotation.

Abstract: A leak repair clamp for pipe and pipe flanges includes a frame having a plurality of segments positionable in end-to-end relation around the pipe. Each segment includes spaced parallel annular lips flaring from its inner periphery with each lip being an integral part of the segment and having a bent tip portion extending toward the matching oppositely positioned tip portion of the opposite lip. A connecting means is used to connect the segments together in end-to-end relation, the lips extending from the segments to thus form an annular recess around the pipe when the segments are connected. An access means is provided in the frame to permit passage of a liquid sealant into the recess and the lips direct flow of the sealant into direct contact with the pipe to form a self-energizing seal between the lips and pipe.

Abstract: A bumper for a motor vehicle having a support member that extends over the vehicle width and is supported at fixed vehicle parts; a preferably surface-finished cover is provided in the upper area of the support member which is adjoined by a covering member that covers off at least the remaining visible area of the support member; the cover is thereby drawn forwardly up to the end face of the support member and its end-face end area is supported at the support member and is covered off by the covering member.

Abstract: A device for lifting and manipulating hot trays, principally aluminum foil containers for food products, is constructed with a substantially tubular, insulating handle, and a pair of cranked tines projecting from the forward end of the handle. The separation between the tines, corresponding to the lateral dimension of the tray to be lifted, is adjustable by means of radial slots machined around the periphery of a bezel in the forward end of the handle and by allowing for the radial displacement of one, or both, of the cranked tines in the handle into engagement with a particular slot.

Abstract: A retractable protective covering which may be unrolled from a spring loaded spool mounted in a housing attached to a motorcycle behind the motorcycle seat to cover the seat and the tank of the motorcycle. The protective covering includes a long, substantially rectangular top panel formed of heavy waterproof material and two long, narrow upper side panels and two long, narrow lower side panels. Each side panel includes an upper panel and a lower panel hinged to the upper panel by means of a strip of flexible fabric. A pair of V-shaped members fastened to opposite sides of the housing serve as guides to guide the unfolding of the upper and lower panels as the protective cover is extended.

Abstract: A fragmented permeable mass of formation particles containing oil shale and carbonates of calcium and magnesium is formed in an in situ oil shale retort. A combustion zone is advanced through the fragmented mass, whereby kerogen in oil shale in the fragmented mass is decomposed in a retorting zone on the advancing side of the combustion zone to produce gaseous and liquid products including shale oil, and particles containing retorted oil shale are combusted for converting magnesium values to more leachable form such as magnesium oxide. Magnesium values are leached from the combusted particles selectively with respect to calcium compounds and silicates with aqueous solutions of a purgeable, acid-forming gas such as carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide. An enriched solution containing magnesium values is withdrawn from the fragmented mass and magnesia is recovered from such enriched solution.

Abstract: A construction machine is provided with a flywheel having a torque limiter which permits the flywheel to slip when a rotationally driven cutting tool of the machine is halted. The torque limiter is spring loaded to eliminate the need for adjustment which might otherwise be occasioned by wear.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous boring or cutting machine provided with tools animated by a sweeping movement, said machine comprising a plurality of tool-holders mounted to oscillate on a rotating structure, these oscillations being controlled in synchronism by a rotary jack coaxial with respect to the rotating structure, the rod of the jack being fast with an element to which each tool-holder is connected by a connecting rod having a foot jointed on to said element and having a head jointed on to the tool-holder. The invention is more particularly applied to tunneling machines.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an improved light duty retention clip particularly suited for use in retaining automotive wheel covers, trim rings, and the like. The invention employs structure which provide an improved two point attachment to the wheel trim. The outer attachment comprises a flange at the clips' outer edge over which the outer edge of the wheel trim may be crimped, and the inner edge of the clip has a pair of integrally formed fingers which wrap around and grip an inner edge forming part of trim, thereby affording a two-point attachment. The clip also has a resilient biting member extending radially outward between the pair of gripping fingers for engaging the axial flange portion of a wheel rim to retain the wheel trim thereon. An embossed protrusion on the clip may be provided to give the resilient biting member stiffness and to aid in dispersing the retention forces over the entire surface area of the clip.

Abstract: A kit composed of a plurality of parts capable of being assembled without tools into a cubical cabinet includes four wall panels made of injection molded plastic which may be joined together to form four sides of a six sided cubical cabinet. Each of the four wall panels is formed with connecting devices extending along two of the sides of the panels with the connecting devices of each panel engaging the connect-devices of another panel to join the panels together. The panels in the kit also include securing devices formed on the same sides of the panels as the connecting devices. A torsionally rigid rear panel is adapted to engage each of the four assembled wall panels to form a real wall for the cubical cabinet and the kit is also provided with a front closure member which may be assembled to form the front of the cabinet.

Abstract: A carrier for both hot and cold foods is disclosed in which a container having insulated top, bottom, rear and sidewalls is provided with separate but insulated side-by-side compartments, each having an open front in turn adapted to be closed by hinged insulated doors in contact with a peripherally mounted gasket. The internal configuration of the compartments is tapered from front to rear so as to accommodate the wedging reciept of a rack defining a plurality of shelves on which food serving trays may be disposed. Each rack is of a unique configuration and is especially adapted to hold either hot or cold food containers or trays.

Abstract: An electrical terminal for printed circuits comprises an insulating casing, clamping means and a clamping screw for connection of an external conductor, and a tag projecting from the casing for connection to the printed circuit. The casing has external surfaces parallel respectively to the axis of the clamping screw and the direction of insertion of an external conductor, normally at right angles, and an intervening oblique surface through which the tag projects. By fitting alternative tag members the terminal can be mounted to the printed circuit in different positions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fitting eyeglasses utilizing a lens-free frame having a frame front defining a pair of lens apertures and a pair of bows connected to the frame front. The method involves the steps of fitting a prospective wearer with a lens-free frame having lens apertures of a selected size. A mass is then selected having a weight which approximates the actual weight of the lens prescribed for the wearer. The actual weight of the lens which is to be positioned in the frame is then simulated by removably attaching the mass to the frame in the vicinity of the lens aperture.

Abstract: A TTL metering device in a single lens reflex camera for measuring light passed through the picture-taking objective lens of the camera is disclosed. The TTL metering device comprises a light-sensing element for receiving the light and producing an output corresponding to the intensity thereof, a swing-up mirror rotatably movable between its first and second positions and a light reflecting means disposed behind the swing-up mirror. In order to broaden the distribution of sensitivity of the light-sensing element and also to keep the output thereof optimum, the light reflecting means is particularly designed.

Abstract: The photographic apparatus has an objective and device for determining when the objective has focused an image in a predetermined plane. This device has an optical system having along its optical axis an image plane normal to the optical axis in which a given image is situated when the objective has properly focused an image corresponding to the given image in the above predetermined plane. The optical system has along its optical axis, spaced from the imaged plane, a detecting plane which is normal to the optical axis and the optical system includes in the detecting plane a pair of identical elongated photosensitive detecting units which respectively have optically equivalent positions with respect to the optical axis. Each of these units provides an output which varies as an image is moved longitudinally therealong.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shutter apparatus for a camera includes a first and a second notched disc which are adapted to rotate in response to a film winding operation, a resilient member operatively connecting the notched discs, and a detent member capable of engaging with and disengaging from the second disc in response to a shutter operation. The detent member prevents an inadvertent operation from occurring during a film winding and a shutter release operation. The apparatus also comprises an unlocking member which unlocks a film winding mechanism in ganged relationship with a shutter drive member which is electromagnetically driven to open the shutter, and a constraining member which can be moved into engagement with the unlocking member in response to an external operation to thereby prevent the unlock operation, thus permitting a desired multiple exposure process.

Abstract: An electrophotographic apparatus comprises an electrostatic charge retentive drum composed of a metal cylindrical body and a photosensitive or insulating charge retentive layer applied on the cylindrical body. A corona charger serves to homogeneously change the charge retentive layer, and an optical system projects an optical image of a document to be copied onto the charge retentive layer so as to form a latent image. The latent image is developed with toners into a toner image and transferred onto a paper. The toner image is fixed on the paper and the whole surface of the charge retentive layer is cleaned.The electrophotographic apparatus allows selective application of a transfer bias voltage to so as to prevent at least partially undesired charge from being deposited on the charge retentive layer. The transfer bias voltage is applied only when the paper exists in the transfer region.

Abstract: An electronic system for detecting faults or flaws in individual items of a stream of items has a single row of light sensors and a light source and detects the presence of an item between source and detectors, establishes a reference level for comparison that is a function of the individual item under inspection, and produces a fault signal from any individual sensor having a change in incident light that is a predetermined amount greater than the reference level and which occurs within a predetermined adjustable portion of the item passing the sensors.

Abstract: An optical homodyne microscope is disclosed which detects phase modulation of the optical radiation that is reflected from an object under study which is in a state of periodic motion. The dimensions of the object may be smaller than the optical wavelength with this technique. By analyzing the resultant phase modulation spectrum, information concerning the shape of the object can be obtained.

Abstract: A distance measuring instrument comprising a source of coherent light and a receiver is disclosed which may be used to measure the one dimensional position of an object surface. Coherent light is directed at a predetermined angle onto the object surface and the angle at which diffusely reflected light from this surface enters the receiver is measured. This entrance angle is measured with a photosensor and a movable aperture formed by the intersection of a fixedly mounted diaphragm and a movably mounted diaphragm. By measuring the position of the movably mounted diaphragm when the movable aperture is placed so as to allow reflected light to pass from the illuminated surface to the photosensor, the entrance angle of the reflected light and hence the position of the object is determined.

Abstract: A light source, preferably an electrical flash tube, generates a beam of light which, preferably, is collimated to provide a parallel beam output. The workpieces are placed in the beam of light to generate a shadow image. The shadow image and surrounding beam portions are projected on a screen, with intervening optical enlargement, on which photoelectric sensors are located positioned in the projected shadow image and preferably also in adjacent regions of the light beam, the outputs from the sensors being compared with each other, or with a reference, to determine relative shadow image characteristics of regions of the objects in the light beam path, the output signals being a measure of differences in characteristics, and hence determinative of orientation, size, or integrity of the workpiece material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the positioning of an object comprising at least two fixed reference marks in an optical projection system. The system according to the invention comprises two projector arms illuminating two regions of the surface of the object through two marks, which form a reference system, having a variable inter-axis interval, display means enabling coincidence between the reference marks of the object and the reference system to be established.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for use in the production of mouldings of a plastics material which initially consist of at least two liquid components which have to be intimately mixed before introduction into a mould. Such an apparatus comprises a mixing head, and for each component to be mixed, a reservoir tank, a pump for supplying the component from the reservoir tank to the mixing head, and a valve at the mixing head operable to direct the component either into the mixing head or back to the tank. To keep the lengths of connecting pipes short, the reservoir tanks, the pumps, and the valves are arranged as a compact unit in close proximity to the mixing head, and in a preferred arrangement, the mixing head, the pumps, the valves and the tanks are mounted in or on a metal block which is formed with ducts through which the components flow.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for formulating meat blends to a desired fat percentage by continuously measuring in a non-destructive manner the percentage of fat in meat streams while they are flowing, and thereafter blending the streams into the desired formulation. Although the meat streams are of non-uniform consistency and density, accurate blending is accomplished by including a sensor that automatically and continuously monitors the meat streams to enable corrections for such non-uniformity. Percentage fat measurements are made by passing a beam of polychromatic X-rays through the streams and measuring both the incident and attenuated beams.

Abstract: An improved debridger is provided in one or more storage bins in a cellulose insulation manufacturing plant which minimizes the bridging of the cellulose insulation across the storage bins between an inlet at the top thereof and an auger-fed outlet at the lower end thereof. The debridger comprises a vertical rotatable shaft having a plurality of horizontally extending arms for agitating the insulation and minimizing bridging. The arms or vanes on the auger vary in length and are removable from the vertical shaft for installation of the shaft in the bins. The shaft is rotatably driven by power means located outside of the storage bin.

Abstract: A disc-like impeller for dispersing solids within liquids is formed of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene with a plurality of radially extending grooves on each planar face to provide a long wearing product with excellent mixing results.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a removable typewriter type head has an elongated stem with a platform thereon for snugly securing the type head to the stem. The stem terminates in a cover which is internally threaded for mating with a liquid container which carries a scouring element on the interior thereof through which the type head is moved when the cover is placed back on the container, together with a liquid type cleaner for dissolving ink and other accumulations on the type head.

Abstract: A pen of the embouchure type having a pair of contiguous nibs for a writing tip comprising at least one pair of shaped lips forming a curvate capillary mouth and being flexible to permit a slit formed by the lips to vary in breadth with the pressure applied upon the tip to produce an ink track of corresponding breadth; such a pen formed of flexible material with strengthening structural formations; and such a pen in which a plurality of writing tips may be formed at the nib end; the multitipped nib end being formed either from a tube or tubes of flexible material or from a sheet or sheets of flexible material.

Abstract: A portable washer of lightweight and economical construction is characterized by a body portion having a handle for being held by a user thereof. The body is connectable with a supply of water, and a flexible conduit at an end of the body supports a brush for scrubbing articles such as dishes and the like, and enables the brush to be variously positioned to contact all surfaces of an article being cleaned, irrespective of the configuration of the article. A compartment within the body stores a supply of soap, and a valve on the body is operable by a user of the washer to control both a flow of water through the body and from the brush and introduction of soap into the water, whereby either a soapy washing solution or clear rinse water may be applied to the article being cleansed.

Abstract: An automatic pencil employing axial movement of a lead piece guide and a lead piece chucking mechanism. After a length of protruding lead rod is used up, the lead piece guide is caused to retract in the same amount as the wearing away of the lead rod. By pressing the tip of the lead rod against another object, the lead rod is caused to move back with the chucking mechanism. After the rod is retracted until the tip aligns with the tip of the guide, the rod and lead piece guide will be moved back. The rod will then advance when the holder is moved away from the object while the lead piece guide will be left in the retracted position due to a large friction between the friction member and the guide means. By this operation, the rod is protruded from the guide at substantially equal length to the stroke of the retracting movement.

Abstract: A long-handled dispenser device for applying lotion or other liquid material to parts of the body. The device consists of a long arcuately curved tubular handle employed as a reservoir for the material, with a screw plug at its free end. The handle is attached to a head member having a large applicating sponge. The head member has a plunger-operated suction pump connected to rigid inlet tubing extending through the handle to its free end region. The pump has a discharge spout directed into the sponge. A snap-on detachable cover tray is provided on the head member, serving as a lotion-collecting receptacle to receive lotion from the pump when the pump is actuated, to form a shallow pool to moisten the bottom portion of the sponge. For applying the lotion, the tray is detached from the head member. Subsequently the sponge may be dipped into the tray for remoistening.

Abstract: An auxiliary implement mount which utilizes a triangular shape for attaching to a variety of shapes and sizes of tool bars of a first implement in a variety of positions.A rod is pivotally attached by a pin through one of a series of holes arranged in a triangle configuration on a plate to the mount at one end thereof and to an auxiliary implement at the other end thereof. The rod is laterally stabilized by a bracket with a spring inside for exerting downward pressure and allowing vertical movement. The auxiliary implement is attached to the rod's other end by a wedge-shaped plate that utilizes a collar on the rod to tilt the implement at a desired angle to the ground.