Abstract: A trash can having a trash bag storage compartment and trash bag counter device includes a trash can having a bag storage receptacle at its bottom end. A first embodiment relates to a device for visually displaying the number of bags remaining in a stack placed within the storage compartment. A weight biased rod drives a counter mechanism and rests on the upper surface of the stack so that when a bag is removed, the counter display output changes by a single unit. A second embodiment relates to a means for indicating the number of bags remaining on a roll placed within the storage compartment. An arm is secured to an end of the bag roll which rotates to engage a pivotable lever as a bag is being removed from the roll. The lever thrusts a vertical rod upwardly which is in communication with a counter mechanism display to change the display output each time a bag is pulled from the roll.

Abstract: A model, a counter, an actuator, and a termination device is provided. During a rest state the model is stationary in a first position and the counter is not counting. During a first transition state the model moves from its first position to a second position in response to actuation of the actuator and the counter begin counting. During an operation state the model is stationary in a second position and the counter is counting. During a second transition state, in response to a termination device the model moves from its second position back to its first position and the counter stops counting. A timing mechanism is provided for controlling the duration of the operation state. The counter can be any type, such as a dial counter, digital counter, or analog counter. The actuator may also activate a music box.

Abstract: A method for relating information about an article to a finder of that object, person, or animal including providing an identification device proximate the article. Providing the identification device with a telephone number, code, and instruction for a finder of the article to call the telephone number. Using the telephone number to link the finder to a clearing house. The clearing house prompt the finder to enter the code. Using the code, the clearing house accesses information about the article and forwards the call to the proper recipient of the call.

Abstract: A protective device for storage and transport containers comprises, in accordance with the present invention, a housing or frame carrying a sensor for detecting orientation, an attachment element for securing the housing or frame to a container, an alarm mounted to the housing or frame and operatively coupled to the sensor for generating a cognizable alert signal upon detection by the sensor that the container is in an orientation other than a predetermined preferred orientation, and an activation element mounted to the housing or frame and operatively connected to the sensor and/or the alarm for enabling operation of that component after securing of the housing or frame to the container. The activation element preferably includes a switching component for enabling operation of the alarm only after securing of the housing or frame to the container.

Abstract: A computer Input/Output (I/O) assembly including a stand for supporting an I/O device, such as a display or the like. The stand includes a main support member and an auxiliary support member offset from the main support member. A mechanism providing swivel and rotational motions coupled the main support member to a base and another mechanism providing swivel, rotation, and tilt motions couples the auxiliary support member to the I/O device. The total rotational motion provided by the mechanisms is greater than 360.degree..

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting intrusions into spaces of various kinds such as apartments, offices, lockers, and the like by either authorized or unauthorized persons apparatus monitors a specific portal for intrusion occurrence events using an intrusion sensing unit, which communicates intrusion occurrence information to a remote, and possibly hidden monitor unit. The monitor dynamically counts the number of valid intrusion occurrence signals received from the sensing unit and stores the same in non-volatile memory. The number of intrusions stored in memory can be displayed on a display means at the monitor unit, which, in a simple embodiment would take the form of a single, seven segment light emitting diode (LED) display. In addition, the number of intrusions stored in the non-volatile memory can only be reset by the input of a unique, coded personal identification number (PIN) signal from an input keypad located on the monitor unit.

Abstract: A computer Input/Output (I/O) assembly including a stand for supporting an I/O device, such as a display or the like. The stand includes a main support member and an auxiliary support member offset from the main support member. A mechanism providing swivel and rotational motions coupled the main support member to a base and another mechanism providing swivel, rotation, and tilt motions couples the auxiliary support member to the I/O device. The total rotational motion provided by the mechanisms is greater than 360.degree..

Abstract: Cash drawer system for a point-of-sale terminal having a housing, a latchable drawer, and a mechanism for forcing the drawer outward. The drawer slides on a pair of slides positioned beneath the drawer, and the drawer is latchable to the slides by latches located in the front of the drawer. Orienting features of the slide and drawer cooperate to orient the drawer for latching during drawer insertion. The drawer is also laterally movable on the slides, which prevents jamming, binding and racking of the drawer if the slides are in a non-parallel position. A central portion of the drawer may be lower than the edges to provide increased media space below a cash till.

Abstract: Cash drawer system for a point-of-sale terminal having a housing, a latchable drawer, and a mechanism for forcing the drawer outward. The drawer slides on a pair of slides positioned beneath the drawer, and the drawer is latchable to the slides by latches located in the front of the drawer. Orienting features of the slide and drawer cooperate to orient the drawer for latching during drawer insertion. The drawer is also laterally movable on the slides, which prevents jamming, binding and racking of the drawer if the slides are in a non-parallel position. A central portion of the drawer may be lower than the edges to provide increased media space below a cash till.

Abstract: A cash register hood comprises a front panel 110, two side panels 112 and an overhead panel or tray 116. The hood is fitted to a base board 118 which is fixed to a counter-top. The hood may be assembled using keys 125 and slots 126 integrally formed on the panels. The cash register hood also includes a product display panel 116 and a shelf 117. Trays 32,33 and product dispensers 50 may be attached to the hood as required.

Abstract: A see-through calculator or memory device comprises a transparent base, a see-through printed circuit board and a transparent switch panel. Liquid is housed in a cavity in the base, formed by welding to the base a panel above a recess in the base.

Abstract: A multipurpose calculator includes a casing having one pair of side slots made at the front on both side walls for pivotally movable connection thereto of a movable cassette block, said movable cassette block being applicable to move within 180.degree., four elongated holes made on the front end wall through the body of the casing for setting therein of a scraper, a fluorescent marker, a flat type screw driver, and a cross type screw driver respectively. The movable cassette block comprises an illuminating apparatus to provide a solar power calculator with sufficient energy for operation. The said casing includes a rectangular recess for setting thereon of a solar calculator, a cutter and a steel tape respectively mounted on both sides for specific application. According to above-described arrangement, a calculator is practical for multipurpose application.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for manually counting pills or similar objects. Pills in excess of a required number are deposited in a counting area which has the general shape of an equilateral triangle and is defined by walls which surround all but a small open peripheral range of the area. The excess pills are separated from the required number on the counting area, and the user tilts the apparatus to cause the excess to slide out of the area through the open peripheral range while retaining the required number in the counting area. The user then tilts the apparatus to cause the required number of pills to slide out of the area through the open peripheral range.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a drawer the upper surface of which is open is inserted drawably in an outer case on which is mounted a register, and a receptacle case of an upper-lower double structure comprising a money case as an upper stage the upper surface of which is open and a receptacle portion as a lower stage is inserted in the drawer, with an insertion aperture being formed in the front face of the drawer which insertion aperture is in communication with the receptacle portion, whereby slips, gift coupons, etc. which have been inserted from the insertion aperture and received in the receptacle portion can be transferred as they are to a predetermined place together with the cash received in the money case, and the recovery of those slips, gift coupons, etc. can be done easily without a mistake.

Abstract: A business machine assembly such as a cash register includes a plurality of hook members secured to the lower surface of the cash register positioned within corresponding slots in a support member. A cash drawer is slidably mounted within the support member between a open and closed position. The cash register further includes a pair of depending stop members secured to the lower surface of the cash register and positioned adjacent the rear edge of the cash drawer when the cash drawer is in a closed position blocking movement of the cash register on the support member thereby preventing the hook members from being disengaged from the slots when the cash drawer is in a closed position.

Abstract: Apparatus including a calculator that can also function as a horn button is provided for a motor vehicle. The apparatus is mounted on the center of the steering wheel and its downward depression actuates the horn circuit of the vehicle in the same manner as does a conventional horn button. At other times, the keys associated with the calculator portion of the provided apparatus may be operated to perform whatever calculations the operator may desire during periods of time in which the operator's attention is not required for the operation of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a cabinet, and a lens provided in the cabinet, a transparent keyboard provided on the lens, so that images of things such as letters below the electronic apparatus are magnified and can be seen from the obverse side of said electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A cash till, a slip tray and a till lid are positioned in a cash drawer of a point of sale terminal or cash register for use in making change and receiving valuables during operation of the terminal or register by a clerk. At the end of the clerk's shift, the cash till, slip tray and till lid are removed, repositioned relative to each other, and locked together to form a secure container for transportation and storage of the valuables contained therein.

Abstract: Alcohol pieces representing alcohol consumed are placed on one side of a balance board supported by as support structure. A time piece (or pieces) representing the alcohol oxidized by the body in a period of time is placed on the other side of the balance board and the tilt of the board tells the drinker what his or her blood alcohol level is.

Abstract: A counting device for fish, especially smolt, comprising a pipe that is open at both ends and is adapted for being secured at one end to a vessel containing a quantity of fish to be counted. To the pipe devices are connected for generating a water flow in the pipe, the water flow having a higher velocity at the outer portion of the pipe in a direction towards the outlet of the pipe that at the portion closed to the vessel. At the outlet of the pipe a device known per se for detecting each individual fish is provided.

Abstract: A punch-out stylus for use with a tabulating device particularly for handicapped persons has a generally elongated body section with a rigid rod member extending axially from one end therefrom and having a tip designed for removing chad from a pre-scored card. An enlarged body portion is attached to the other end of the elongated body section and has an indentation along one side adapted to receive the thumb of the stylus user as the enlarged body portion is gripped.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cashbox for a cash register, with a money drawer mounted in a cash case so as to be slidable in a moving-in and a moving-out direction, a sliding drive for the money drawer with spring means which act on the money drawer, are stressed when the latter moves in, and supply the force for moving the money drawer when it has moved in and also a lid operationally connected with the money drawer which lid swings open when the latter is moved out and swings shut when it moves in.

Abstract: A calorie counting device comprising a plurality of activity pieces and consumption pieces, a support structure, a balance board and a scale means. The balance board is balanced on said structure along a line that defines a center line. The board has a plurality of locations on one side of said center line for easy placement and removal of activity pieces and a plurality of locations on the other side for easy placement and removal of consumption pieces. Activity pieces represent calories expended during activities. Consumption pieces represent calories consumed. A scale means indicates approximately the net calories gained or lost during a time period or the weight gained or lost during such period.

Abstract: The cash handling machine with a cash containing device housed within a safe and a receipt printer mounted on the safe comprises a cash carrying device for carrying cash from the cash containing device to an operation panel cash outlet and a receipt carrying device for carrying a printed receipt to an operation panel receipt outlet. Since the receipt carrying device is pivotally supported by the receipt printer at one end thereof and disposed obliquely between the receipt printer and the receipt outlet, it is possible to bring the receipt outlet into close proximity to the cash outlet in the operation panel even where the safe wall is sufficiently thick for crime prevention. Therefore, the user can readily take both the discharged cash and receipt simultaneously. Further, the receipt carrying device can be moved backward for easy access thereto in case of receipt jamming trouble.

Abstract: In devices such as electronic calculators, which perform mathematical or like functions and require plurality of data inputs to perform their functions; a data input key is pivotally maintained within the body of said device and is adapted to provide a plurality of input data. The data input key has an upper exposed portion having an opening configured and adapted to be engaged by the thumb or finger of the user whereby the key may be manipulated to various contact positions situated in a circular or longitudinal path. These various contact positions provide different input data to the device. In another embodiment, a plurality of the input keys may be used to accommodate a large number of inputs, for example, the inputs of a typewriter.

Abstract: A cup counting device for use in open ended tubular dispensing devices, the device having a plurality of reverse scales extending towards the center of the device from the ends thereof, each scale being calibrated for a particular size and type of cup and for a particular cup dispensing device. When the invention device is inserted into the dispenser pushing the appropriate cups therein to the minimum compressed length of the column of cups and of the spring dispensing means in the dispenser, the end of the dispenser reads against the scales on the counter directly in number of cups remaining in the dispenser.

Abstract: Cash drawer for cash registers in tellers' stations, sales counters or the like, including a slide-in unit and a drawer tray being movable into and out of the slide-in unit in given directions; the slide-in unit having vertical side plates at opposite sides thereof, a rib being integral with each of the side plates extended along the given directions and projecting toward each other, a rack integral with the top of each of the ribs, and a roller disposed in vicinity of the front of each of the side plates; a guide shaft being rotatably supported at the back of the drawer tray, a pinion being fastened to each end of the guide shaft and being in engagement with one of the racks of the side plates; and the drawer tray having sides and a longitudinal flange integral with each of the sides of the drawer tray being extended along the given directions and supported on the rollers when the drawer is opened and closed.

Abstract: A guard for deterring thefts from open cash tills. The guard includes a pair of side barriers each of which, in use, projects from the till body in the direction of opening movement of the drawer so as to prevent direct side access to at least the rear of the drawer when in its fully open position and a top barrier extending between the side barriers so as to extend across and directly above at least the rear of the drawer when in its fully open position.

Abstract: The invention is a universal apparatus for mechanically counting links of chain and the method of mechanically counting links of chain by means of an apparatus of the type described herein.

Abstract: Tray apparatus for use in business establishments includes a tray and a calculator for enabling patrons to verify and make arithmetic calculations.

Abstract: Beginning with data cards which carry thereon a question or a statement to be a subject of a survey, such cards being pre-punched with appropriate indicia signifying the question being asked or the position being tested, the interviewer submits such position or question-carrying card to the interviewee who, upon reading the question or statement to himself, selects one of several possible categories between two extremes, as represented by a slot in a sequentially designated series of slots in a container, inserts such card in the selected slot representing his degree of agreement or disagreement with the question or position statement, such card being automatically received by an envelope marked correspondingly to the designation adjacent the slot, for later sorting and computer compilation of all the cards in each envelope and survey results which are free, to a maximum degree, from interviewer influence of interviewee.