Abstract: A portable device for cooking food consists of a rotatable spit and basket assembly, a housing enclosure and a mounting cart. The rotatable spit and basket assembly is positioned within the housing enclosure and is rotated by an electric motor. The housing enclosure has a hinged top and hinged doors which provides access to the rotatable spit and basket assembly. The housing enclosure is supported by the mounting cart.

Abstract: A portable, sectioned, rotatable platform member has four distinct portions, a central portion, a substantially flat table portion, a curved apron portion, and an edge wall portion. The platform member is supported by vertical rotatable bearing surfaces which are positioned under the substantially flat table portion of the platform member. Additionally, horizontal, rotatable, guide surfaces are located under the platform member to position the platform member and allow for its free rotatability.

Abstract: A portable power tool for forming wire wrap type connections includes an electric motor, a torque transmitter and a casing for enclosing the electric motor and the torque transmitter. Removably mounted to the casing is a battery pack. The battery pack mounts both rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries so that the battery charger may not be recharged in a physically compatible battery pack when non-rechargeable batteries are contained within the battery pack.

Abstract: A support system useful to interconnect interstage components in a centrifugal compressor. The system allows controlled balancing of pressure induced forces while accommodating thermal expansion and contraction. In one preferred form a support ring is mounted about a scroll volute but supported through tie rods from a conduit concentrically aligned with the volute. A second support ring is mounted about the conduit, facing but spaced from the first ring, and supported from the volute. The support rings are respectively sealed to the volute and conduit through O-rings which allow sliding axial motion. A grooved peripheral pipe coupling seals the space between the support rings. The surface area of the support rings can be selectively chosen to direct and control pressure forces within the compressor system.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an incandescent lamp includes evacuating the lamp through a hollow space formed in the lower portion of the lamp to be sealed by press jaws and sealing the lamp with press jaws whose surface is substantially flat.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture includes a lamp and accessory retainment spring which has a lower resilient portion for holding a first size lamp, a central mounting portion and an upper resilient portion for holding a second size lamp. The lower resilient portion may be used for mounting a lighting accessory when a second size lamp is located in the upper resilient portion.

Abstract: A transport and immobilization device for a human patient having a fractured spinal vertebrae has an adjustable frame and a network of flexible straps attached to the adjustable frame which both bear the weight of the victim and immobilize the spinal column. The device will accommodate a wide variety of victim sizes, weights and orientations.

Abstract: A recessed remodeling light fixture adapted for mounting in an opening within a ceiling includes a cylindrical housing having a wall and an open end. The wall has a pair of opposed and aligned elongated slots disposed above the open end. A pair of spring clips is disposed in the slots and inside the housing during shipping and prior to installation. The clips are adapted to rotate outwardly for securing the housing above the ceiling in an installed position. Each of the clips has a wide body portion, a narrow leg member, and a foot portion. The leg member has a first bend adjacent the body portion and a second bend adjacent the foot portion so as to form a partial loop.

Abstract: A clip for retaining a light canister in a ceiling includes a bendable leg member which is positionable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the canister is insertable into a hole in a ceiling and in the second position, the bendable leg member is moved away from the canister so as to retain the canister within the ceiling. A brace member extends between the bendable leg member and the canister to retain the bendable leg member in its second position.

Abstract: A golf accessory carrying device as a central tubular portion with inwardly facing rims for holding golf balls and an outwardly extending flange for holding golf accessories. The device may also include a strap for attaching the device to a golf bag, golf cart or the like.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing defining a cavity with an open end. A double acting reflector system is mounted in the cavity that includes a first reflector of a generally concave configuration. A light source is positioned in the upper portion of the cavity. The first reflector is configured to capture a substantial portion of the light emanating from the light source and reflect it downward. The reflector system also includes a second reflector extending down from a lower rear edge of the first reflector. The second reflector is configured to capture a portion of the light projected from the first reflector and reflect it outwardly and downwardly to help form a rectangular lighting pattern on a planar surface. A transparent, nonprismatic lens is included which is secured to the housing to cover the open end. The housing may include an aperture with a removable plug to provide access to the light source for connection of wires and the like.

Abstract: A manually actuated electrical conductor wire insulation cutting and stripping apparatus has an elongated housing adapted to be mounted on a conductor wrapping tool or connected to a pistol grip type handle. The housing supports a wire cut off blade assembly and an insulation cutting and stripping blade assembly which are actuated simultaneously by an elongated shaft extending in and supported by the housing and connected to a manual actuating lever. The insulation cutting and stripping blades are retained on the housing at one end thereof by a removable cover member which permits interchanging insulation cutting and stripping blades without major disassembly of the apparatus. The wire cut off blades are mounted on a movable support member and one of the wire cut off blades retains the other blade in a recess formed in the support member and connected to the shaft for rotation therewith.

Abstract: A sealed beam lamp having an outer envelope defining a gas-tight enclosure filled with an inert nonreactive gas at a pressure in the range of 5 to 50 Torrs, and an illuminating burner capsule mounted within the enclosure. The integrity of the gas-tight enclosure as well as the pressure of the gas is verified by creating a predetermined electrical potential within the enclosure to form a glow discharge in the gas if the gas pressure is within a predetermined range indicating the lamp is serviceable and an arc discharge if the gas pressure is in excess of the range indicating the lamp is defective.

Abstract: A lifting hook assembly has a hook member with a tapered shank portion. Surrounding the tapered shank portion is a plurality of wedge members which are retained orthogonally in position by a toroidal member and axially in position by a cap. A housing surrounds the toroidal member and provides for attachment of the lifting hook assembly to a chain, rope or the like.

Abstract: A plate lifting clamp has an eccentric cam with spaced apart rounded teeth having sharp crested edges which are provided with gauge marks extending into each tooth. Excessive wear on the teeth may be visually observed by comparing the worn portion of each tooth to the location of the gauge marks.