Abstract: An improved dosage container is disclosed which includes a tubular container having an open end with a spoon member integrally formed therewith and projecting axially therefrom. A sealing cap consists of concentric external and interanl tubular members spaced apart to define a recess that is sized and configured to receive spoon member. The external member of the sealing cap threads onto the container, and the internal member of the sealing cap includes O-rings that engage the tubular container to seal both the spoon and the liquid contents. A pill container is integrally formed at the base of the tubular container to receive pills, tablets, capsules or the like.

Abstract: A squeeze tool includes a pair of levers pivoted together to form a handle section of each lever on one side of the pivot connection and a work arm on the other side of the pivot connection. Each handle has a gripping portion asymetrically disposed with respect to the central plane of the tool. The gripping portions are angled opposite to each other with their remote ends converging toward each other and the near ends diverging away from each other both longitudinally and transversely. The gripping portion includes a gripping surface which is generally anatomically contoured having an arcuate thickened central portion to improve the gripping comfort and the efficiency of the tool.

Abstract: A hand tool for splitting straw into strips has a pot-shaped element with a bottom and an open side opposite the bottom. A tube is mounted in the bottom coaxially with the pot-shaped element and has an end face which is flush with the outer side of the bottom. The tube, which defines a passage for stalks of straw to be split, extends from the bottom into the pot-shaped element. A rod is disposed internally of the tube coaxially therewith and has a cross-sectional area smaller than the cross-sectional areas of the stalks to be split. A plurality of blades project radially from the rod to the inner wall of the tube and are uniformly distributed circumferentially of the latter. Each of the blades has a cutting edge which faces the bottom of the pot-shaped element. The cutting edges extend along respective generatrices of a cone which converges towards the bottom of the pot-shaped element.

Abstract: A fork, especially adapted for eating spaghetti, having an elongated handle with a plurality of elongated tines mounted on the lower end of the handle. The tines are disposed parallel to each other, and they extend from the lower end of the handle parallel to and spaced about the longitudinal axis of the handle.

Abstract: A line of sight target adaptor to be used with theodolite and photogrammetric optical targets involves a base portion in the shape of a segment of a sphere provided with a cylindrical portion upstanding from the side of the segment from the flat portion of the interior portion of the segment having a centrally disposed coaxial cylinder to receive a target positioned therein, the target being so dimensioned that it will be concentric with the center of a sphere based on the dimensions of the segment of the sphere constituting the base portion of the target adaptor.

Abstract: A corner level apparatus arranged for alignment of structural components at a corner intersection includes intersecting first and second arms, wherein the arms define an acute included angle therebetween, generally at forty-five degrees. A mount projects rearwardly of the junction for securement of a spirit level arranged parallel to a top surface of the first and second arms. A modification of the invention includes support legs telescopingly and adjustably mounted relative to a bottom surface of the arms projecting downwardly therefrom for support of the level structure for use as a gauge and a securement of various structural components at the corner intersection of a dwelling, wherein the apparatus in a further refinement includes chalk lines retractably mounted within each of the arms for alignment of the arms and use of the chalk line as a gauge in structural construction.

Abstract: Stationary gantry for a precision coordinate measuring instrument comprising a base (1), a first (2) and a second (3) upright and a cross-member (4), in which three of the four connections between the base (1), first (2) and second (3) upright and cross-member (4) are embodied as rotatable connections (14, 21, 31). The design is thus no longer statically overdetermined. The joints (14, 21, 31) can be embodied as a strap connection in a sheet construction of the gantry parts (1, 2, 3, 4).

Abstract: A reusable spacer tool comprises a pair of opposed spacer members each having a plurality of ears projecting from a base portion toward the opposite member, the ears being arranged for reception in the joints between adjacent blocks to space apart edges of the blocks when the spacer members overlie opposite faces of the block at the corners, and tie means extending between the spacer members and removably secured thereto releaseably hold the members against opposite faces of the blocks.

Abstract: The device comprises a support structure movable along at least a first reference axis, a feeler member carried by the structure so as to be able to effect limited relative displacements along the axis relative to a predetermined rest position, and detector means for providing electrical signals indicative of the magnitude and direction of the movements of the feeler member relative to the structure. According to the invention, the feeler device comprises at least a first intermediate structure supported by the structure by first blades which can be bent in a plane parallel to the reference axis; the feeler member is also supported by this intermediate structure by second blades having bending characteristics substantially the same as those of the first blades in a plane parallel to the references axis. The feeler device may be made so as to be able to detect movements of the feeler member relative to the support structure along two or three independent axes as well.

Abstract: An extensometer for measuring strain in a specimen on which the extensometer is mounted which has two arms joined together at first ends, and with specimen engaging knife edges at the second ends. The knife edges will engage a specimen at spaced locations, so that when the specimen is subjected to a load, the knife edges will separate, and the amount of separation will be an indication of the strain in the specimen. The distance between the knife edges is known as the "gage length" and the present invention relates to providing for mounting the knife edge contact points in a selected plurality of positions in which the gage length of the extensometer is changed from other of the positions of the knife edges.

Abstract: Polyester granulates, in particular slowly crystallizing adhesive copolyesters are crystallized in two fluidized beds (1, 2) arranged in series and are guided into an impact apparatus (3) for the subsequent comminution of the small agglomerates. The first fluidized bed (1) is an effervescent fluidized layer with mixing characteristic and the second fluidized bed (2) is a flow bed with a plug flow characteristic. The second fluidized bed (2) ensures an adequate treatment duration in order to crystallize the amorphous grains of granulate which remain after the first fluidized bed (1).

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus particularly useful for the dehydration of organic materials, and a process of dehydration using the apparatus of the invention. The apparatus includes a drying enclosure to receive and contain materials to be dehydrated, a cooling section with a first stage cooling coil and a second stage cooling coil to remove moisture from a drying fluid by condensation, a heating section with a first stage heating source and a second stage heating source controllable for selecting the amount of heat output therefrom, to raise the temperature and lower the relative humidity of the drying fluid, and a drying fluid handling system to convey the drying fluid in a closed loop through the sections of the apparatus.

Abstract: A metal stand for supporting fabric materials being used in arts and crafts projects. The stand is adjustable with full 360 degree rotation of the top portion, a tilt angle of 180 degrees, and a vertical height adjustment. The stand has a flat base which supports the middle portion having the adjustment mechanisms which in turn supports the top portion having ledges for supporting an embroidery hoop. The top portion is interchangeable with others to accommodate different sized hoops. The stand was designed so that when the user is seated, the project on the hoop rests on the stand directly in front of the user. the adjustments for height, tilt, and rotation are manually set, and the mechanisms are simple and re-adjust easily.

Abstract: A system for photography easily distributes slides onto a light transparent screen and subsequently regroups the slides into a stack with the same sequence, without need to individually manipulate the slides. The system enables a user to view many slides at the same time minimizing the area needed. The system comprises a transparent screen with a plurality of longitudinally extending rails which define columns for the slides and a slide dispenser box, for use in conjunction with the screen, which dispenses and collects the slides on the screen. The rails have an interior saw-tooth profile and the dispenser has a flexible barrier disposed over the dispensing opening which together allow for one slide at a time to be distributed and collected.

Abstract: A collector's album includes a binder and at least one display page having a plurality of pockets to receive collectible display items such as sports cards, stamps, slides, and the like. Each display page has transparent front and back panels with the front panels having pockets defined by recessed base surfaces and peripheral retaining walls. Retaining members are cooperative with the peripheral retaining walls to releasably retain display items and associated transparent display covers within the corresponding pockets. In one embodiment, transparent lids are hinged to the front panel to overlie the pockets and retain collectible items within the pockets for display.

Abstract: A rotary feed magazine for a pump action shotgun has circumferentially arranged chambers loaded with shells, the magazine being releasably attached to the shotgun such that the chambers can be successively rotated into alignment with a receiver chamber by a slide action cam actuator mechanism which takes the place of the conventional pump action mechanism of the gun; and when each magazine chamber is aligned with the receiver chamber the slide action mechanism will control successive advancement or feeding of the shells from the magazine chamber under the urging of a plunger. A cam is activated in response to depletion of the shells in each chamber to move into the path of movement of the cam actuated mechanism whereby to impart rotation to the magazine in order to advance the next loaded chamber in succession into alignment with the receiver chamber.

Abstract: A long or short firearm wherein an essential part for the firing of ammunition can be disconnected from the housing to be replaced with an attachment which carries a laser. The laser is operated to emit a beam of radiation against a selected target in response to depression of the trigger which is carried by the housing. A circuit is provided to determine the duration of emission of radiation in response to depression of the trigger. The energy source or sources for the laser can be confined in the magazine of the housing and/or in the attachment. A sight on the attachment assumes the same position with reference to the housing as a sight of the detachable essential part when the attachment is connected to the housing in lieu of the essential part. The essential part can include the barrel and the firing chamber of a short firearm or the bolt action of a long firearm.

Abstract: An ice fishing device designed to be readily portable, to provide more effective and more enjoyable fishing and to provide an effective signal. The device is foldable into a relatively compact package so that it can be stacked with others for multiple carrying. It includes a reel and flexible rods to provide more effective setting of the hook and more sensation of playing the fish. It also includes a mechanical signal to indicate the bite of a fish.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fishing apparatus of a type that secures to a fishing line having a remote end. A float member is slideably secured relative to the fishing line, and a depth signaling means is operatively connected to the float member. A stopping means is operatively connected to the fishing lie at a predetermined distance from the remote end to prevent the float member from sliding beyond the predetermined distance from the remote end of the fishing line. Thus, the stopping means effectively establishes a maximum depth to which the remote end may descend when the float member is afloat. The depth signaling means signals when the float member has slid the predetermined distance from the remote end of the fishing line, and hence, when the remote end has descended to the predetermined maximum depth.

Abstract: A fishing apparatus is provided wherein an archery bow mounting a fishing reel thereon includes a tether line of fishing string wound from the reel to an arrowhead member, wherein the arrowhead member is releasably mounted to a shaft for securement within a target fish for separation of the shaft to secure the fish permitting reeling in of the shaft, fish, and arrowhead assembly. A modification of the invention includes the arrowhead pivotally mounted to the shaft structure and a central shaft housing mounting an inflatable balloon member inflated to bring a target fish to the surface in a fishing situation for ease of sighting and retrieval of the fish.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder is pivotally mounted on the upper end portion of an upright tubular housing to rock upwardly and downwardly about a horizontal axis. A battery-operated motor is contained in the housing and is operable to rotate a cam having a plurality of angularly spaced lobes which act against a cam follower on the holder to rock the latter upwardly and downwardly. With this arrangement, a fishing pole supported in the holder may be automatically moved upwardly and downwardly in order to jig a lure in the water.

Abstract: A fishing lure is provided for executing oscillating motion when being pulled through the water. A rigid wire is bent at one end into a fishing hook or alternately into a ring for holding a fishing hook, and at the other end into ring. The lure has one or alternately two protruding blades for controlling oscillating motion of the lure and a V-notch for holding a trailing bait securely. A buoyant plug or a weight may be used to change the degree of buoyancy of the lure. The position of the forward ring helps to stabilize the lure. Specific guidelines for the shape of the blades are given.

Abstract: This invention discloses an artificial fishing lure having a flexible main body with a longitudinal bore. A rigid tube is disposed in the bore to provide stiffness to the main body, and a flexible tube is disposed in the rigid tube so that a fishing line can pass through the flexible tube allowing the fishing lure to be slidable on the fishing line. A second embodiment is also disclosed which has a main body, bore and rigid tube as described above. However, in the second embodiment there is no flexible tube and a fishing line is fixedly connected to a cable which runs through the rigid tube.

Abstract: A fly body construction (100) fabricated by the steps of: twisting at least one strand of material (30) around a feather (20) continuing to twist the strand of material to store potential energy therein; joining the ends (31) and (32) of the strand of material (30); and, then releasing a portion of the kinetic energy to cause the twisted strand (30) to double over itself to create the finished fly body construction (100).

Abstract: An aquatic animal trap is provided, comprising a center enclosed cell having a bottom and mesh sides having at least one entrance passageway formed therein; and at least three radially spaced outer enclosed cells, each of the outer cells having a bottom and mesh sides having at least one entrance passageway formed therein and connected to the center cell via a radial passageway.

Abstract: A tool for more effectively gripping and handling fish which includes a generally cylindrical tubular housing defining a handle having a hand grip thereon with a pair of pivotal gripping jaws actuated by a slidable sleeve that is spring biased away from the handgrip by two light coil springs to enable the sleeve to be retracted by the use of one finger or thumb of the hand which is used to grip the handgrip in order to open the jaws. The jaws, when open, are placed over the bottom lip of the fish and the sleeve is released with the light spring causing the jaws to grip the lip of the fish in order to lift the fish. The jaws include a pin and cam slot connection between the sleeve and jaws with the weight of the fish causing the jaws to more tightly grip the lip of the fish.

Abstract: Insect traps, placeable under the pad of a pet bed, include a housing assembly having a hollow interior, a removable top secured to the housing assembly, and a top having a plurality of openings sized for passage of insects such as fleas and ticks and their eggs therethrough and into the hollow interior. The housing assembly also includes a plurality of top supports attached to the bottom and contacting the top. An adhesive trapping medium is present on the bottom of the housing assembly for trapping the insects. An insect attracting means such as an air oxidizable, self-contained, exothermic composition is contained within the hollow interior of the housing assembly and serves as a long-lasting heat source.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming irregular, and regular, edgings for landscaping, and the like, exemplified by the use of specially constructed blocks, or bricks, having ends with curvatures such that irregular designs may be utilized and irregular or unusual terraine may be accommodated without the necessity of having gaps or spaces between various elements in creating an irregular design; One portion of each block will be curved in a convex manner. Another portion will be curved in a concave manner. The curved ends may be in one plane, or in more than one plane with overlapping and underlapping ends being curved appropriately. Appropriate scoring or marking may be provided to break blocks intermediate therein to form a square end to a particular edging design if desired; alternatively pegs are provided to match holes in portions of the blocks; or, holes are provided all the way through certain of the matching block elements in order to drive stakes through and into the ground if desired.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for growing embryonic or other undeveloped plant material in a controlled, biologically sterile environment to produce plants capable of surviving in soil in an uncontrolled environment. Cloned somatic embryos of a particular plant are individually embeddeed in separate sterile plugs comprised of a soil-like particulate medium. A volume of aqueous medium comprising a source of carbon and energy for the somatic embryos, and plant growth regulating substances, if required, is added to each plug. The sterile plugs are then isolated from the ambient environment while permitting exposure to light and atmospheric gases sufficient to effect development of photosynthesis in the developing embryos in the plugs. While in such isolation, the resulting plantlets develop roots and shoots.

Abstract: Seed is primed by progressive hydration in a rotating drum (1) by water introduced as steam from a steam generator through an outlet pipe (5) to condense as a mist on the drum walls or as liquid water pumped onto the drum walls through several fine bore tubes to form a surface film. The amount of water and its rate of addition is controlled such that the seeds remain free flowing.

Abstract: A kit is provided for cultivating a plant, e.g. a pine tree. The kit comprises a container in which the components of the kit are housed and which also serves as a growing pot. Inside the container is a package of seed or seeds, and a growing medium. The growing medium preferably comprises a first composition which is peat, for example in the form of a water-expandable pellet, and a second composition such as gravel which is placed over the peat in the container once the seeds have been planted.

Abstract: An improved vertically slidable pivotal window unit having a spring loaded jamb latch assembly which provides a mechanically positive latching and release mechanism in going from the vertically displaceable to horizontally pivotal sash opening and closing modes.

Abstract: Counterbalance mechanisms for a vertically movable sash have components extending downward within guides on which the sash moves. The guides can move laterally of the sash to allow the sash to tilt and be removed from the window, and the counterbalance components are arranged within the guides to accommodate such lateral movement. Slots in the guides accommodate interconnections between counterbalance components within the guides and the sash running vertically against outward surfaces of the guides, and these interconnections also allow lateral movement of the guides and tilting of the sash. The guides are mounted on window jambs by resilient elements that bias the guides into engagement with sash grooves and also accommodate lateral movement of the guides out of the sash grooves, to allow the sash to tilt.

Abstract: A door made by assembling a plurality of laminas and having ventilating holes is disclosed. The door is provided with longitudinal and lateral ventilating holes, so that twisting and other deformation of the door is prevented.

Abstract: A grinding machine for continuous roll grinding of gears having a workpiece (6) clamped on a bench (1) and a grinding worm (8), the rotary drives of which are connected by a play-free mechanical hypoid transmission. The grinding worm (8) is continuously dressed during a processing operation. The coordination of grinding worm coils and gear spaces is specially simple and clear and such a roll grinding machine is thereby suited to be automatically loaded.

Abstract: A grinding apparatus with electrolytic in-process dressing suitable for grinding a planar or spherical surface. An electrode is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the work holder such that a gap of a predetermined size is left between the electrode and the grinding surface of the grinder. A power supply is connected to apply a voltage between the electrode serving as a cathode and the grinder serving as an anode. A weak-electric coolant is supplied to the space between the grinder and the electrode.

Abstract: A centrifugal disk finishing apparatus comprising a finishing chamber including an upstanding wall and a rotatable disk forming the bottom wall of the chamber. The disk is mounted in such a manner that a precision gap, known as a seal, is provided between the lower edge of the upstanding wall and the periphery of the disk. The seal extends upwardly and inwardly from the periphery of the disk. The construction of the wall and the support of the wall and disk is such that the disk and wall are rigidly maintained in concentric relation in all conditions of operation and load and therefore the liquid utilized in the finishing apparatus can flow readily through the seal during operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: A method of constructing a top slab to provide a containment roof over a nuclear-power generating building, in particular, a method for utilizing overhead spaces bounded by a wall of the containment building and a shielding wall of the pressure vessel building, wherein the sequential steps involve; erecting a plurality of paired support columns on tops of the wall and of the shielding wall; building upper structural components across said paired support columns; installing a slab liner equipped with slab anchors beneath said lower structural components by suitable joining means; constucting a reinforcing network above said lower structural components; encasing said lower structural components and said reinforcing network; and pouring concrete over the slab liner to a suitable depth.

Abstract: A dressing unit for advancing and retracting a spindle, having a diamond roll rotatably mounted thereon, wherein advancement of the spindle brings the diamond roll into contact with a grinding wheel for dressing the grinding wheel. The dressing unit comprises an outer ram mounted within a housing, an inner ram telescopically disposed within the outer ram, means for advancing and retracting the outer ram to a positive stop, and means independent of the advancing and retracting means for incrementally moving the inner ram from an inner position to an extended position. The inner ram is connected to the spindle to advance the spindle to thereby bring the mounted diamond wheel into contact with the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A deburring robot acts in accordance with the size of the pipe, the upset shape, and information about the position of burrs. A deburring grinder removes burrs with a whetstone along the surface of the upset pipe as sensed by a copying claw. Wear on the whetstone is compensated after a predetermined amount of use. When the whetstone reaches its wear limit, the overall body of the deburring grinder or only the whetstone is exchanged.

Abstract: An apparatus for abrading a curved surface includes a rotary wheel provided with a plurality of pins and a corresponding number of flexible members, wherein an endless sandpaper band is slidably wound about each pair of corresponding pins and flexible members. As the wheel rotates, the sandpaper bands abrade the workpiece in such a manner that each sandpaper band slides about its supporting pin and flexible member, thus presenting an ever-changing abrading surface to the workpiece. In a second embodiment, a plurality of rotary shafts are substituted for the pins, and driven through the same driving source as drives the rotary wheel so that a positive rotation is provided the sandpaper bands during the abrading process.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning internal cylindrical surfaces provides for removal the abrasive particles without grinding them into the surface. The tool comprises a shank having a head at one end adjacent a square shaft portion, and a threaded portion at the other end, a deformable sleeve having a square axial hole to fit over the square shaft portion of the shank the sleeve being substantially cylindrical in shape and having at least one flat side, a flexible band, externally coated with abrasive material to fit over the sleeve, a handle member with an axial hole to receive the shank, and internal threaded member at an end of the handle member to attach to the threaded portion of the shank, to hold and compress the sleeve between the head of the shank and the handle member so the sleeve grips the flexible band.

Abstract: A fireplace surround assembly (10) is provided which is capable of being adjusted vertically and horizontally to compensate for imprecisely installed fireplace assemblies and for non-standard fireplace assemblies or components. The vertical adjustment is made by moving the finished front piece (16) in relation to a center horizontal board (14). These two pieces are then affixed through the use of self-tapping fasteners inserted through slots (15) in the horizontal board (14) and into the center front piece (16). The horizontal adjustment is accomplished by moving the vertical supports (12) inward or outward before affixing them to the wall around a fireplace assembly. The mantle (18) and center cross piece (26) are both dimensioned to allow for a certain amount of lateral adjustment.

Abstract: A method of installing a composite zinc/pressure-sensitive adhesive strip between the top course of a tile roof and the tile ridge cap. The tile roof cap assembly attained by the method is also described whereby a portion of the zinc is exposed to weather so that the zinc may erode and wash down the roof surface below the ridge cap to prevent fungus and moss growth.

Abstract: A sealing system and method particularly suited as a substitute for conventional exterior caulking of superstructure portal interfaces such as masonry walls and metal-framed windows where interfaces featuring a gap which are filled with a curable polymeric sealant, strips of J-shaped sill stripping are permanently mounted to the window frame and cover both the gap and sealant, additional caulk sealant is applied to the sill stripping and a finish veneer strip is interlocked with the sill stripping and press fitted against the masonry wall.

Abstract: An insulated structural wall panel includes a monolithic concrete shell poured to conform to a structural reinforcing grid embedded in the shell with insulation panels fixed within the grid spaces. The layers of concrete which sandwich the insulation panels are rigidly tied together by use of tie rods extending through the insulation panel. This monolithic construction results in a lightweight panel with superior structural qualities, the concrete, the reinforcing grid and the insulation panels having been blended together into one homogeneous member. The panel may incorporate extraneous assemblies including doors, windows, vents, pipes, electrical junction boxes and the like. The reinforcing grid may also include various adaptive devices for suitable attachment of the concrete wall panel to concrete footings, floor slabs, roof members, temporary supports and the like.

Abstract: An improved cover assembly for an object disposed therein, such as a guy wire, is disclosed and includes a tube having inner and outer surfaces. Also, the tube is constructed with a tube hole formed adjacent an end thereof. Disposed within the tube is means for clamping the guy wire. The clamping means includes an actuating means. Coupled to the clamping means and extending outwardly through the hole in the tube, is means for maintaining the clamping means in a preselected position until it is desired to rotate the bolt to tighten or loosen the clamp. Also disclosed is a cover assembly including a plurality of clamping means and maintaining means.

Abstract: There is described a multi-pane glazing unit, having top and bottom edges and two side edges. The glazing unit includes two parallel glazing sheets enclosing a vertical cavity. A convective-flow barrier is position adjacent to and extending substantially along the bottom edge of the glazing unit within the cavity. In operation, cold-side convective flow is prevented by the barrier from directly reaching a bottom region of the warm-side glazing sheet.

Abstract: A plastic nailing fin for use with a window assembly includes a first strip of plastic material moveable from a position overlying the viewing surface of a window frame assembly to a position permitting its attachment to a support structure, a second strip of material integral with said first strip and joining it at a corner, said second strip having first and second segments separated by an integral hinge about which said first segment and said first strip of plastic material may be foldable.

Abstract: The wall paneling system is constructed of a plurality of vertically disposed wall panels and vertical posts to which the panels are interconnected via a mortise and tenon connection. At least some of the panels are provided with vertical and horizontal rows of holes for receiving support hooks of pieces of furniture which are to be supported on the wall panels. In one embodiment, pairs of wall panels are connected between vertical posts with horizontal cross pieces disposed between the wall panels and extending from post to post. The cross pieces are secured to the post by tensioning elements. In another embodiment, a single wall panel is disposed between two posts with angle members being used to secure the panels to the respective posts.