Abstract: A device includes a first part having a co-molded first support, valve cover and elastic actuator, and a second part having an injection molded second support, valve seat, and variable-volume storage chamber pre-form. The pre-form is blow molded into a flexible pouch defining the variable-volume storage chamber. The one-way valve includes a semi-annular, curvilinear, relatively rigid valve seat defining axially-extending, opposing first marginal portions, and an axially-extending first mid-portion angularly extending between the opposing first marginal portions. A flexible valve member is superimposed on the valve seat and defines axially-extending, opposing second marginal portions fixedly secured on or adjacent to respective first marginal portions of the valve seat, and an axially-extending second mid-portion angularly extending between the opposing first marginal portions and superimposed onto the first mid-portion of the valve seat.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable and disposable pet feces disposal apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a full size scoop and an attached disposal bag that both collapse and fold to a size that can be easily carried in a person's pocket or purse.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible water tank suitable for use in combatting forest fires and the like that is manufactured from a flaccid synthetic material or a coated fabric which is capable of being ultrasonically welded. The bag is preferably made from a single sheet of material that is folded back upon itself to form a bag having uniformly sized front and rear panels. A filler assembly is mounted in the upper part of the front panel while a quick disconnect coupler is mounted in the lower part of the bag. The edge seams between the panel are welded closed using ultrasonic welding techniques. Radially extended skirts are provided about the bag outside of the seam areas and grommets are mounted within the skirts upon which shoulder straps and handles are either permanently removably secured. A hand-grip is welded to the front face of the tank beneath the filler assembly.

Abstract: A machine and a method for applying a solder resistant material or solder resist to predetermined portions of miniature connector structures are disclosed. The machine permits large numbers of the miniature connector structures to be precisely treated with the solder resist without the need for costly and time consuming masking procedures. More particularly, the miniature connector structures attached to a carrier strip are fed through a hybrid fluid dispensing assembly similar to a bath, which is continuously supplied with the solder resistant material. The quantity of material supplied to the hybrid fluid dispenser or bath is coordinated with the speed at which the miniature connector structures are driven through the bath so that each of the miniature structures absorbs a predetermined amount of solder resistant material by capillary action. The quantity of material absorbed by each of the miniature connector structures is controlled so that it is just sufficient to fill a desired area.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling lead-acid storage batteries with acid by immersion of a plurality of batteries into a tank of acid. A framework is provided over an acid tank for supporting a pivotable linkage carrying a support cradle for a number of batteries. The front and back portions of the linkage are supported by separate pairs of chains attached to a counterweight through a number of sprockets. The front support chains are driven by a motor to raise or lower the front portion of the linkage, and the back pair of chains are delayed during lowering of the linkage so that the linkage pivots to immerse and withdraw the batteries at an inclined angle into and out of the acid tank. The angle of incline of the cradle and batteries determines the level of acid which remains in the batteries after filling. The active lengths of the chain pairs are adjustable for selectively varying the angle of incline of the batteries during immersion.