Abstract: Floating roof tank for a volatile liquid have an outer roof and an internal floating roof with a primary seal with a support such that when the tank is empty, the floating roof will rest on the support whether the tank is in a vertical or horizontal position. The support enables the tank to be transported in a horizontal position without damage to the seal. The floating roof tank with support can be configured as a conical tank, flat bottom tank or slant bottom tank. The floating roof tank can also include a cleaning system and a flush mounted manway cover.

Abstract: A method is described for using cellular glass blocks, cellular glass nodules, hollow glass spheres, or other buoyant glass materials to attenuate oil fire, limit thermal radiation from an oil fire, and reduce the risk of boil-over phenomenon. Cellular glass blocks, cellular glass nodules, hollow glass spheres, or other buoyant glass products may be deployed passively, prior to an ignition event, or actively, as a response to an ignition event to provide control. Cellular glass or other buoyant glass materials may be in any physical shape such as block, sheet, aggregate, or nodule.

Abstract: This gauge well mixer works off of the differential pressure in a storage tank and gauge well. Slot covers with dividers are installed in the gauge well. The slot covers and dividers are staggered for better mixing. The gauge well has a vertical interior space extending the length of thereof; wherein the slots open into the vertical, interior space. A first horizontal divider is located in the vertical, interior space below a first slot; and a second horizontal divider is located in the vertical, interior space above a second slot. The slot covers are installed on slots located between the first slot and the second slot.

Abstract: Technology is disclosed for decomposing an application into fragments and streaming the application fragments for execution on a mobile computing device. A fragment presents a user interface of the application and needs a set of resources, e.g., images, icons, etc. to be executed. A server determines a set of fragments for the application and streams them to the device as and when the device needs a particular fragment. The server determines the set of fragments in various ways. For example, the server executes an emulator that simulates the execution of the application by the user and determines fragment data including the set of fragments, resources needed by each of the fragments, and various possible navigations between the fragments. In another example, the server receives such fragment data from various users executing the application on various devices, and aggregates them based on aggregating policy to obtain an aggregated fragment data.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for the prioritized distribution of application components based upon computing process impact. An application component distribution system which has been configured in accordance with the present invention can include a resource management system configured to manage communicatively coupled client computing devices over a computer communications network. A data store can be arranged to store prioritization data specifying which of the client computing devices are to first receive distributions of specified application components. Finally, a selective deployment processor can be programmed to selectively deploy application components to the client computing devices based upon the prioritization data.

Abstract: An open top closure for use in conjunction with a liner. The closure has sidewalls and the upper portion of the closure is open, with at least one rib positioned a spaced distance above the plane of the liner. When in place on a container, the rib serves to limit the travel of the liner upward as it expands after the hot-fill of a product. The open upper portion of the closure permits any accumulated moisture to be blown off after the hot-fill is cooled.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method for singularly dispensing elongated items. Specifically, this invention may include an elongated body forming a channel and a baffle to separate at least one elongated item from a plurality of elongated items. The width of the channel is preferably less than twice a thickness of the elongated item so that an elongated item may align under an aperture. The elongated item may then pass one at a time through the aperture to minimize potential cross-contamination. This apparatus and method may be particularly useful for dispensing dental applicators or other tooth cleaning devices.

Abstract: An integrated system for individually labeling a recording medium at the time that digital information is recorded thereon, by recording write data with a digital recorder on the read/write surface of the CD/DVD and recording image data by inducing visible color change with a laser in laser sensitive materials on the opposite surface of the CD/DVD.

Abstract: A method for emptying a liquid storage tank that has a floating roof which becomes stationery a finite distance above the tank bottom, wherein, after the roof becomes stationery, liquid is continued to be withdrawn from inside the tank while vapor is removed from within the tank in a contained manner and an inert gas is introduced into the tank for pressure maintenance purposes.

Abstract: A push-pull closure including a shell and a tip. The shell includes a body with a fluid opening, a stem extending axially through the opening, and a first lip on the body outer surface and a second lip on the body inner surface, with the lips facing the shell one end with the second lip being further from the shell one end than the first lip. The tip has a pouring aperture with an outer flange having an inwardly extending third lip receivable over the body outer surface and an inner flange having an outwardly extending fourth lip receivable in the body opening and spaced from the stem. The third lip is positioned between the shell one end and the first lip and the fourth lip is positioned between the shell one end and the second lip. The first lip has an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the third lip and the second lip has an inner diameter less than the outer diameter of the fourth lip.

Abstract: Wafers in a cassette are mapped without having to open the cassette. The cassette is at least partially transparent to a particular type of radiation. A source of the radiation is directed into the cassette, through a transparent or translucent part of the cassette, and an imaging sensor sensitive to the radiation detects radiation that is reflected off the wafers inside the cassette. A second source of radiation and a second camera preferably provide additional images of the wafers from a different angle. By processing these images, the spatial orientation of the wafers and loading status of the cassette can be determined.

Abstract: Blister packaging unit (10) for at least two components packed in separate individual packages, at least one of which has a pulverulent or granular consistency, which are to be prepared before use with the further packaged component(s) in a mixer or applicator to form a ready-to-use mixture. The individual packages of the components are inserted in correspondingly pre-shaped receptacles (32; 34) in the blister (30) of a suitable film or other material and this blister is closed on the side of the open mouth of the receptacles by a cover (36) of cardboard, plastic, metal or some other suitable material which may be torn off or opened in some other manner.

Abstract: A hatch cover for deployment over a hatchway formed in a floating roof liquid storage tank permits rapid loading and unloading of inspection or maintenance equipment and minimizes vapor emissions from the tank. The portable hatch cover has two base plates movably connected at a hinge and each defining complementary recesses. A circular flange extends from the bottom surfaces of the base plates to seat the hatch cover in the hatchway. Two door panels are movably connected at hinges to the top surfaces of the base plates. When one or both of the door panels are opened, equipment may be loaded into the tank through the complementary recesses. When closed, the door panels cover the recesses in the base plates. Complementary notches in the door panels provide an opening through which equipment tubing or wiring may extend when the door panels are closed. A collar gasket optionally may be wrapped around the tubing or wiring as a further means to limit vapor emissions from the tank.

Abstract: A liner disc for a bottle cap for sealingly closing a bottle includes an annular rim portion and a downwardly domed portion depending from the annular rim portion. The domed portion is convex toward the contents of the bottle. A seal layer is provided on the domed portion. Internal pressure of the contents of the bottle acts in a direction tending to flatten the domed portion which in turn expands an annular side wall of the domed portion outwardly to press the seal layer against the inside surface of the bottle to assist in effecting a seal between the bottle and the cap.

Abstract: A hatch cover for deployment over a hatchway formed in a floating roof liquid storage tank permits rapid loading and unloading of inspection or maintenance equipment and minimizes vapor emissions from the tank. The portable hatch cover has two base plates movably connected at a hinge and each defining complementary recesses. A circular flange extends from the bottom surfaces of the base plates to seat the hatch cover in the hatchway. Two door panels are movably connected at hinges to the top surfaces of the base plates. When one or both of the door panels are opened, equipment may be loaded into the tank through the complementary recesses. When closed, the door panels cover the recesses in the base plates. Complementary notches in the door panels provide an opening through which equipment tubing or wiring may extend when the door panels are closed. A collar gasket optionally may be wrapped around the tubing or wiring as a further means to limit vapor emissions from the tank.

Abstract: A hatch cover (10) is engageable with a hatch (11) on a railroad car (13). The hatch cover comprises a first rib (30) and a second rib (32) running annularly about the under side of the hatch cover and has an associated first coefficient of expansion. A gasket (70) having an annular shape and a U-shaped cross-section is coupled to the first and second ribs. The gasket forms a seal between the hatch and the hatch cover. The gasket has a second coefficient of expansion which is greater than the first coefficient of expansion. As the railroad car moves through different external temperature environments, the second coefficient of expansion being greater than the first coefficient of expansion allows the gasket to remain coupled to the hatch cover and maintain the seal between the hatch cover and the hatch throughout the various temperatures experienced.

Abstract: A relatively rigid container for packaging bone cement powder. The container is filled with the powder and then sealed with a lid. To access the powder, the nurse simply peels back the lid. Because no tearing or cutting open is required as with the current pouches used to store cement powder, the likelihood of powder loss and contamination is reduced and the quality of the resulting cement thereby enhanced. The container may be shaped to guide and/or mate with a funnel that guides the powder into the mixing chamber of the cement mixer. Additionally, the container may be shaped to allow for actual mixing of the powder and the liquid within the container. The liquid monomer is then simply added to the powder already in the container, drastically reducing the risk of powder loss.

Abstract: A low profile secondary seal for sealing the space between the inner wall of a tank and a roof floating on a liquid product within the tank is of relatively simple, lightweight construction and of low profile so as to maximize the possible height of the floating roof within the tank. The seal includes a plurality of resilient support plates mounted in spaced-apart relation along the edge of the floating roof at first ends thereof and extending outwardly to opposite second ends thereof which are coupled to an elongated wiper assembly. The support plates are made of resilient material such as full hard stainless steel which maintains a desired shape in resilient fashion, so as to continuously resiliently bias the wiper assembly against the inner wall of the tank. The second ends of the support plates are pivotably coupled to the wiper assembly. Angled skid plates coupled to the wiper assembly engage the inner wall of the tank to facilitate movement of the wiper assembly thereover.

Abstract: In a coke drum an outlet arrangement is provided which allows removal of the coke from the drum without endangering the health or safety of workers heading or unheading the coke drum. Instead of using a manually removable bottom flange for the drum, a semiautomatic bottom flange removal system is provided. A spool is attached to the conventional, pre-existing, about 6 feet in diameter drum stationary bottom flange. The spool includes a tapered clamping surface. A new style removable bottom flange also includes a tapered clamping surface. The tapered clamping surfaces cooperate with clamp ring sectors movable by externally mounted hydraulic cylinders into contact with the spool and the flange, and other hydraulic cylinders mounted directly on the ring sectors move male locking surfaces into locking engagement with cooperating female locking surfaces formed on adjacent clamp ring sectors.

Abstract: A connector for protecting an IC comprising a connector body, a closed plate, and an annular air-tight sealing material. An air-tight chamber is formed centrally of the annular air-tight sealing material by compressing the annular air-tight sealing material between the connector main body and the closed plate. The IC is received in the air-tight chamber so as to be electrically contacted with the connector body.

Abstract: A floating roof for use in a storage tank for oil or other liquid petrochemical products includes pontoons, each of which is coupled to the girders by mounting arrangements including a one-piece saddle having an intermediate arc shaped cradle portion for receiving the pontoon and an elongated strap extending around the pontoon and having opposite ends bolted to the girder through the opposite ends of the saddle either directly to the girder or to a mounting bracket attached to the girder. The pontoons are of hollow cylindrical configuration and include opposite end caps recessed inwardly from the ends of the pontoon and having continuous flanges at the outer peripheries thereof in contact with the inner surface of the pontoon at the outer ends thereof.

Abstract: A tapered, tubular, flexible sheet material is provided as a vapor seal between a gauge well pipe and a gauge well sleeve of a floating roof in a liquid storage tank, the larger end of the seal being rigidly affixed to the sleeve and the smaller end of the seal slidingly disposed about the gauge well pipe which is affixed to the tank. The smaller end of the seal is connected to a circular weight supported by the sleeve via a plurality of cables within the hollow of the seal, and a plurality of spring loaded sections are connected to and between the weight and the well pipe to permit movement of the seal as the floating roof moves thus causing the sections to slide up and down on the well pipe.

Abstract: A shoe seal for effecting a vapor barrier between a lightweight internal floating roof and a tank wall of a tank includes a plurality of shoe sections; a plurality of hanger brackets connected to perimeter sections of the lightweight internal floating roof; a plurality of braces connected to corresponding hanger brackets and the floating roof for supporting the hanger brackets; a plurality of pivoting support arms pivotally connected to corresponding hanger brackets and to corresponding upper portions of the shoe sections; a plurality of biasing members connected to the internal floating roof and to lower portions of the shoe sections; and a vapor barrier fabric connected between the shoe sections and the floating roof.

Abstract: A device for sealing the rim space between a floating cover, movably disposed within a storage tank, and the inner wall of the storage tank. The device includes a peripheral sealing ring formed of a plurality of overlapped shoe segments, each segment having a first and second opposed edge to overlap with adjacent segments. Countersunk apertures are provided in each shoe segment, one aperture near the first edge. A fastener extends through each aperture so that a head of the fastener will reside within a recess formed by the countersunk aperture. At least one movable rod extends past the first edge. A clip for each fastener has a space for slidably receiving the rod, each second side free to slidably overlap the first side and the fastener.

Abstract: The space between the inner wall of a petroleum or hydrocarbon tank or similar storage tank and a floating roof therein is sealed by both a primary seal and a secondary seal. The secondary seal, which has no elastomeric parts subject to rapid deterioration, includes a flexible vapor barrier fabric having a first edge coupled to the floating roof and an opposite second edge. The secondary seal further includes a plurality of plates disposed above the vapor barrier fabric and having lower ends coupled to the floating roof and opposite upper ends coupled to a metal shoe disposed against the inner tank wall and having the second edge of the vapor barrier fabric coupled thereto. The length of each metal plate between upper and lower edges thereof is adjustable by virtue of the plate being comprised of overlapping upper and lower plates joined by bolts in elongated apertures therein.

Abstract: The space saving double seal uses a lower shoe, an upper shoe and a pair of vapor barriers joining them to a conventional outer rim plate on a floating roof. The secondary vapor barrier extends from the outer rim plate to the top of the upper shoe. A pair of pusher springs maintain the shoes against the tank's inner wall. The invention provides for liquid storage to the full height which the floating roof allows.

Abstract: The apparatus of the invention is applicable to gasholders and comprises a mercury seal, e.g. for a gas holder, which seal provides fluid-tight sealing in an annular space formed between a cylinder and a piston. The mercury is deposited in a reservoir which is inside the piston but which communicates with the annular space outside the piston. In the reservoir, the mercury is subjected to the inside pressure P of the cylinder, and it moves up inside the annular space when the difference between the inside and outside pressure P and Po increases, thereby forming an adaptive fluid seal.

Abstract: A shoe seal for sealing the space between a floating roof and the inner wall of an oil storage tank includes a plurality of scissors hanger assemblies for movably mounting a shoe on the floating roof. Each scissors hanger assembly includes an elongated plate suspended from a shoe clip bolted to the shoe and pivotally coupled to an opposite pair of elongated bars suspended from a rim clip bolted to the outer rim of the floating roof. In a first embodiment, the shoe is resiliently biased into contact with the inner tank wall by pusher bars bolted to the shoe and having resilient legs extending into contact with the floating roof, and pusher plates bolted to the roof and having a resilient leg extending into contact with the shoe. In a second embodiment, only the pusher bars are used and they are mounted on the rim clips bolted to the floating roof so that the opposite resilient legs thereof extend into contact with the shoe.

Abstract: A shoe seal for sealing the space between a pontoon supported lightweight floating roof and the inner wall of an oil storage tank includes a plurality of hanger assemblies for movably mounting a shoe on the floating roof. The hanger assemblies are mounted in spaced-apart fashion around the outer rim of the floating roof, and each includes a support bracket coupled to the floating roof at an upper end thereof and having an opposite lower end pivotally coupled to a lever bracket. Each lever bracket has a first end pivotally coupled to the shoe by a shoe clip and an opposite second end disposed beneath the outer rim of the floating roof and having a float coupled thereto by a support strap. The floats which comprise hollow, enclosed, generally cylindrical members are disposed in spaced-apart fashion beneath the outer rim of the floating roof at a level below the pontoons which support the roof so as to be completely submerged within the oil or other liquid product stored within the tank.

Abstract: A high current direct current switch which has no significant arcing and which is capable of high rate repetitive operation. A collector member has a plurality of electrically conductive leaves which are arranged in a stack. All of the leaves in the stack have substantially the same outside area and the same thickness. However, leaves in the stack have various resistance-conductive paths and values. The leaves are arranged progressively so that leaves in the top portion of the stack have greater resistance values than leaves in the lower portion of the stack. The various resistance values are obtained by providing the leaves with openings therethrough which establish resistance-conductive paths through the leaves. Some of the leaves are electrically insulated from all of the other leaves. A rotor is positioned in engagement with the stack of leaves. The rotor is provided with an electrically conductive section and an electrically insulative section.

Abstract: A waste container has two dividers which are adjustably mounted in the interior of the container to compartmentalize the interior for receiving segregated types of trash. Guides are provided to adjust the angle of orientation of each divider, while a detachable coupling is provided in the bottom of the container for optionally removing the dividers and allowing for pivotal movement thereof to adjust the angular orientation.

Abstract: A modular construction which is suitable for use as a pen holder is fabricated from a plurality of flat board members detachably connected to each other by connecting members having a plurality of wing pieces disposed at a suitable angle relative to each other and provided with board member receiving grooves. The board members and connecting members may be assembled into a holder having at least one tubular compartment having a bottom member detachably secured therein. The shape of the various compartments can be varied by changing the angle between the wing pieces of the connecting members and some connecting members may be provided with upwardly and downwardly opening grooves for assembling a two tiered structure of board members.

Abstract: A simple to use, fully adjustable, ice chest divider which provides for the isolation of food or other items from melted ice water is disclosed. The divider comprises a plurality of rectangular panels of various sizes, attached by slide hinges and additional hinging mechanisms, in such a manner as to be both continuously adjustable and collapsible. The self-supporting divider provides for unobstructed access to all compartments while permitting melted ice water to drain to drain plugs where applicable.

Abstract: A compartmented container and method of packaging is provided.The container in one embodiment has first and second compartments and a removable insert to separate the two compartments. In the closed position, the second compartment is on top of the first compartment. The insert is removable when the container is closed and includes a support tab that is insertable into a slot in the container to restrain movement of the insert and to distribute forces through the sidewalls of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container of the kind including at least one partition (6) and comprising at least one bottom (4) and peripheral side walls (5). The container is characterized in that the partition is positionally adjustable and has at least one pin (8), comprising a rod (10) terminating at its free end in an enlarged head, on the lower edge (9) of the partition, and that the bottom (4) has at least one elongated window (7) for receiving the rod and retaining the head. The window (7) has at least one enlargement (12) to allow the passage of the enlarged head. The invention is applicable to a box-like dish that can initially be used as a soap dish, for example, and later for other use.

Abstract: A container for storing sheets of sandpaper including a housing, dividers within the housing forming a plurality of compartments, and a pair of moveable press plates disposed in the compartments to sandwich and compress the sandpaper sheets.

Abstract: A divider for dividing a space, such as the interior of suitcases, drawers and the like, into individual smaller compartments of various dimensions. The divider includes a main divider of a fixed length, which divides the space into halves. A front and a rear sub-divider co-operate with the main divider for further dividing the halves into smaller compartments. Extension members co-operate with the main divider and the front sub-divider to alter their fixed lengths.

Abstract: A non-metallic and non-magnetic case for storing and/or transporting at least 200 and preferably over 300 floppy disks. The case is provided with a tray that contains filler blocks of foam that are configured so that individual blocks may be selectively removed and replaced with a quantity of floppy disks.

Abstract: A flexible tool case accessories compartment assembly structure wherein the compartments in the tool case for collection of a variety of accessories are flexibly arranged according to requirement. It is to integrally made an inner receiving space inside a tool case on either corner with the inner side wall of the receiving space integrally made to provide a plurality of vertical grooves arranged at equal interval to match with a variety of stake racks which are also integrally made to provide a plurality of vertical grooves arranged at equal interval, such that the receiving space may be flexibly divided into a variety of compartments in specific sizes to fit for specific requirements. A plurality of stop logs are made on the top of the receiving space around the periphery to define an opening at one side and to define a sliding way therebelow so as to let a cover board be set therein to cover the receiving space.

Abstract: A new type of storage container for use in storing materials, such as papers, brief cases, etc. in the trunk of a vehicle for those who use the trunk as an office, comprising a rectangular open top box prepared from plastic sheet material, and preferably clear plastic sheets, plastic sheet divider members fixedly attached to the two side and dividing the box into at least three separate sections, the first and front section capable of receiving a conventional brief case, and the second and third sections being subdivided into at least two subsections each, and a plastic sheet removable top which covers all but the first section of the box.

Abstract: An invertable tray for holding and displaying fish or deli products in a commercial refrigerated display case. In one form for displaying fish or other wet products, the tray has an elongated arched center with side walls, the junction being a trough for drainage of the fluids so that the product will not be laying in the fluid. Lateral spaced slits cut through the center of the tray support removable dividers. In the inverted state, the arched central portion is a partitioned bowl and the side walls now form supporting pedestal legs.

Abstract: Apparatus for various embodiments of sectionalized trash receptacles, all specifically adapted to facilitate initial separation of solid waste at its point of generation into separate recyclable components, is disclosed herein. Each embodiment can separately store different recyclable components wherein the space allocated for each different component can be easily adjusted as the need arises.

Abstract: A cassette for sterilization and storage of instruments, incorporating improved instrument-locating and retaining means and improved hinge and latch mechanisms. The cassette is fabricated of metallic materials having superior heat resistance, and is designed to be stored in stacked relationship with other such cassettes.

Abstract: This invention provides a compact storage container formed of a base member and a slidably removable cover. The base member is subdivided into a relatively larger first part and a smaller second part which is further subdivided for particular feminine supplies. The largest part or compartment may optionally be subdivided by means of a movable divider panel. The base member has lateral flanges which project outwardly from its opposing side walls at the uppermost edge thereof. The flanges provide slideways for the slidably removable cover.

Abstract: A shipping tray that can be adjusted to various internal dimensions, by different placement of one or more moveable partitions. The partitions are held in position by means of interlocking surfaces formed on the ends and bottom of the partition and on the inside walls and interior bottom of the tray.

Abstract: A box for storing thin slightly compressible objects, in particular floppy disks, has an inner part and an outer part. In an open position of the box, the inner part is substantially upright for support of the disks in a position for selection of one of them. The inner part has a foot member beneath the disks and a stem member behind the disks. A movable member is pivoted at pins to the inner part at a position spaced above the foot. This member has a lower portion beneath the pivot pins and an upper portion thereabove. On movement of the upper portion away from the stem member, the lower portion moves crosswise of the foot and compresses the disks locally between itself and the stem which acts as a reaction member. This action causes the disks to fan out above the pivot pins for selection among them. The upper portion of the movable member restrains the disks from falling forwards out of the box.

Abstract: A support structure such as but not limited to bags, carrying cases, suitcases, file cabinets and storage boxes, including a pegged matrix base structure for permitting a variable configuration of at least one retaining board received thereon. Each said retaining board would include article holders and is detachable from said container floor for expedient access of articles thereto and from. The rows and columns of pegs receive retaining boards in a guiding relationship for secure but detachable engagement. Articles contained on each board may be separately managed and manipulated apart from those of other boards, and removed from the container floor. Removable article holders may be flexibly coupled to the retaining boards for selective configuration of articles on each board.

Abstract: A piece of luggage is disclosed which consists of a case in the shape of a flat parallelepiped comprising two greater rigid lateral walls and a rigid quadrangular frame with an upper side provided with a curved handle, a base side and end sides. At least one of its lateral walls is movable, being provided with a rigid perimetral edge which slides telescopically within the frame. Displacement of this lateral wall occurs in a direction perpendicular to its plane between a retracted position in which it is located in the plane of the corresponding edge of the frame and a projecting position. The result is that the internal volume of the case is increased.

Abstract: There is described a device for holding flat objects, especially printed circuit boards during their being transported or stored, or being conveyed on an assembling line. The device consists basically of a partly or wholly hollow tray having slits in its upper surface which communicate with the hollows. One or more elongated bodies are insertable into the hollow. Cam members are provided urging the inserted elongated members inwardly of the hollows. The boards are placed on edge in the slits and come to rest on the inserted elongated bodies.

Abstract: A storage system is provided which can effectively store a variety of magnetic storage elements such as VHS video cassette packs, standard audio cassette packs, Beta video cassette packs, 51/4" floppy disc packs, and CD (compact disc) packs alternately in a given space in a drawer. The drawer has opposite sides with vertical tabs spaced along each side to form spaces that closely receive opposite ends of a VHS cassette pack. A pair of cassette adaptors can each lie in spaces otherwise occupied by a VHS cassette pack, the adaptors having vertical ribs that store standard audio cassettes in an orientation perpendicular to that of the VHS cassettes. A pair of disc pack adaptors can be mounted at opposite sides of the drawer, these adaptors having walls forming wide slots for holding CD disc packs and narrower slots at the bottom of the wide slots for holding 51/4" floppy disc packs. The disc pack adaptors hold the disc packs at an incline from the vertical to reduce their height and facilitate reading of titles.