Abstract: A machine receives packages in bundles and transports them over a series of conveyors to arrange them in suitable layers for stacking into solid stacks or loads of predetermined form or arrangement for palletizing or other conveying means. Each conveyor performs related functions of rotating packages in a horizontal plane, moving transversely and delivering in the predetermined pattern to form layers of an eventual stack for further transportation. Provision is made for insertion of sheets between layers as they are formed.

Abstract: A chair constructed for alternate use as a conventional seat and back rest is adapted for ready conversion of its back rest to a knee rest. Novel converting means provide for independent conversion, movement, and fine adjustment of the seat and back-knee rests for greater flexibility and maximum comfort.

Abstract: In handling flat sheets as for example from a sheet processing machine to a downstacker a plurality of narrow parallel belt conveyors are necessarily employed. Non-uniformity in manufacture of the belts and different slippage on the pulleys causes unequal speed of travel of the individual belts resulting in improper and unequal handling. Utilizing a lower set of conveyor driving belts on which are super-imposed overlapping driven carrier belts overcomes this problem by producing uniform speed of travel of the belts.

Abstract: A machine for handling flat sheets employs a pair of conveyors in series to receive the sheets from a processing machine and to deliver them to a downwardly moving platform to form a stack thereon and to deliver the stack so formed. Both conveyors operate at a predetermined initial speed to deliver to the platform until a predetermined number of sheets is received from the processing machine. At that point both conveyors are speeded up for a short interval to clear the first conveyor and then the first conveyors is tilted upwards and slowed down which stops the flow to the second conveyor and accumulates the sheets on the first conveyor. The second conveyor continues at a high speed to complete the stack on the platform. The sheets are then discharged from the platform. The first conveyor is returned to its original angle of tilt and both conveyors are returned to their original speeds and the platform returns to its original height to start forming a new stack.

Abstract: A chair is equipped with a seat rest cushion and support and a separate back rest cushion and support. The cushions are mounted on the chair frame and interconnected by a mechanism which permits swinging the back rest cushion downwards to a knee rest position while tilting the seat rest cushion forward to enable a person to assume a knee rest position on the chair. Also, further adjustments of the seat rest cushion to act as a back rest and the knee rest cushion to act as a seat rest provides a lounge chair. All of this out of the same original chair. Additional embodiments provide an additional cushion for a person while in a knee rest or lounge position of desired.

Abstract: Attachments and adjustments are applied to conventional chairs which provide a knee rest normally positioned in a retracted position beneath the seat cushion. Special mechanisms permit withdrawal of the cushion to a position facing the seat cushion and tilting the seat cushion to permit use of the chair in a knee rest position and provide for return of the cushion to its original position. Related mechanisms provide for corresponding adjustments to the seat rest and the back rest to effect conversion of the chair from conventional to other uses. The latter include adjustment of the seat rest and back rest to convert the chair for use in a lounge position.

Abstract: A ball point pen operating in a conventional manner is modified to incorporate within itself a battery which is wired to electric light bulbs situated near the point of the pen and focusing on the point to aid in writing in the dark or dimly lighted areas. Novel construction of a mechanism associated with the ball point makes possible operation of the ball point mechanism simultaneous with the functioning of the battery and lights.

Abstract: The method of manufacture of an electrical connector and the connector produced thereby employing slotted connecting cylindrical prongs with a pre-vulcanized elastomeric insert is made possible by stretching a strip of elastomeric material until it reaches a thickness of half that of the slots, inserting it in the slots and permitting it to contract in length and expand in thickness. A special strip of novel construction is adapted for use with an expanding tool to facilitate the operation. The resulting connector having prongs containing prestressed inserts and consequently possessing improved connecting properties is achieved.

Abstract: An unwind stand for positioning and controlling the unwinding of large paper rolls to processing machines is mounted on wheels riding on rails and motor driven through hydraulic motor to providing gripping and longitudinal movement of the rolls. Swinging gripping arms are mounted on the stand and disposed to grip the ends of the roll and raise it above the floor and hold it in position and provides for unwinding. The arms are capable of longitudinal movement along the axis of the roll, either individually or simultaneously, for flexibility in picking up the roll and locating it into operating position. A device is provided for final axial adjustment in alignment with the processing machine in a transverse direction and a device for gripping the rails to hold the machine in a fixed position and to prevent its tipping over.

Abstract: A safe, effective, sanitary device for draining of urine from a male patient which prevents spillage of the urine while preserving the comfort of the patient. The device is made of an elastomeric material which fits around the penis and leads to an exit tube which in turn leads to a suitable receptacle. The device is a vent critically located at a point close to the discharge from the penis and above the exit tube. The vent is covered with a membrane which permits the passage of air but prevents the passage of urine.

Abstract: A latch mechanism comprising a latch plate spring biased to a central position by a coil spring located in an opening in the plate. Ends of the spring are held against two stationary pins which extend through arcuate slots to guide the plate.

Abstract: A revolving wheel measures the horizontal length of travel of a moving flat material by contact with the material and connection to an instrument which counts the revolutions of the wheel and converts to length. The wheel is mounted on an arm which in turn is so mounted on a linkage as to maintain uninterrupted contact of the wheel in spite of deviations in the travel. Dashpots are employed to absorb the shock of such deviations which may be lateral or vertical.

Abstract: This invention is an improvement over my U.S. Pat. No. 4,326,577 for a window screen arrangement comprising a novel roller combination for winding and unwinding the screen or shade element and at the same time positioning of the entire screen assembly in a desired position vertically on a window to provide partial screening in any part of the window while at the same time permitting additional screening provided by the operation of the screen upon a roller. The method of supporting the screen in the window opening comprises a novel arrangement of cords for support and positioning which permit the foregoing without the use of pulleys, springs, counter-weights, hooks, clamps or other positioning devices to hold the screen assembly in any given location by permitting its roller features to function.

Abstract: A device or tool for facilitating removal of overhead automotive valves for inspection and repair of the stem and sleeves comprising a knob operated toggle mechanism which is inserted in the opening left after removal of a spark plug. The toggle mechanism holds the valve tight against the seat on the cylinder head interior permitting removal of the overhead spring and accompanying parts. After completion, the spring and retainer are replaced, the tool removed and the spark plug replaced. This emiminates the use of compressed air for this purpose as was previously the case.

Abstract: This invention is a fabric impregnated with micron-size bubbles in the form of fragile capsules within the interstices between the strands inside the body of the fabric by spraying the capsules in combination with a liquid binder and then putting the fabric through a set of rollers, the invention being that the micron-size bubbles are so bonded completely within the interior of the fabric that when rubbed, certain of the bubbles break and release the fragrance from the broken capsules, none of the capsules being on the outside of the fabric surface.

Abstract: A rotary web shearing machine equipped with pairs of rotating helical blades, the improvement for adjusting the clearance between the blades which makes it unnecessary to adjust the blades by their individual holders while the machine is stationary, but makes it possible to effect this adjustment without shutting down the machine. This is accomplished either by providing that one of the blades remains in a fixed axial position, while the companion cutting blade holding shaft is moved axially with respect to the fixed blade. This is accomplished by the novel mechanism on the end of the shaft of said blade mounted in a special bearing and housing and equipped with an adjusting screw and nut which permits imparting of axial motion to the shaft while it is in rotation if desired and thus effecting a variation in the clearance between the pair of helical blades eliminating the necessity of shutting the machine down and resorting to manual adjustment of the blade holders to effect proper clearance.

Abstract: An aquarium tank has positioned internally on its bottom a combined aerating and purifying cartridge containing suitable filtering media. An air supply is introduced in a dual direction to the interior of the cartridge creating an even circulating flow up a centrally fitted hollow stack positioned on the upper section of the cartridge and thereby creating a suction on the interior of the cartridge. This causes water in the aquarium to flow downward to the cartridge, carrying particles of impurities with it and then the flow is circulated through the inlet holes in the cartridge and thereafter through the filter media contained within it where the impurities are removed. The cartridge is readily removed through the top of the tank without disturbing a gravel bed in which it is positioned. The cartridge is surrounded by a perforated cylindrical retaining wall held in position by the surrounding gravel bed.