Abstract: A portable air filter and absorber device for removing impurities such as gases and finely divided solids from the atmosphere includes a sectionalized cylindrical housing containing a blower mechanism operatively connected to a motor driving section. An activated carbon section is detachably mounted adjacent the blower section for removing odors and noxious gases from the atmosphere and attached in series to the activated carbon section is a fibrous section which acts to filter particulate material from the air prior to its entry passage into the carbon granule section. The sectionalized cylindrical housing includes a plurality of inner annular grooves which are adapted to matingly engage projecting end portions of the carbon granular section and the fibrous filter section to permit predetermined mounting of these sections in series to the housing.

Abstract: An improved dialing system, basically powered through the line, that provides automatic dialing of stored, frequently used numbers and the last number dialed. Self-test capabilities are provided to enable and test all the stored number memory locations automatically. Outgoing call restrictions are provided with a programmable code to bypass the call restriction. The system automatically converts push button dialing to rotary outpulsing, or generates dual tone multi-frequency dialing signals.

Abstract: A unique skate board game wherein a pair of players individually steer miniature skate boards mounted over a moving tape having a plurality of randomly placed and randomly shaped apertures thereon, attempting to avoid the apertures. The skate boards include bottomless containers having pellets therein which drop through the apertures, if the players fail to avoid the apertures as the tape passes under the skate board.

Abstract: A pair of racing cars are individually propelled on tracks by impulses of air initiated by individual pumps at speeds that are a function of the individual operation of the air pumps. The propulsion portion of the tracks are enclosed and the rest of the track is opened and designed to enable one car to pass the other. A unique pin and groove system returns each car to its own starting point.

Abstract: An improved portable stand for electric floodlights has a base, a series of self-locking interconnected poles, a crossbar for the support of electric floodlights, an adjustable crossbar bracket for positioning the crossbar as desired, adjustable lamp brackets for directing the light at a desired angle, and cord guides for the restraint of a removable electric cord on the exterior of the device.

Abstract: A particle collector for intercepting and collecting small particles dislodged during grinding operations utilizes a vacuum unit to trap particles within a collection bag. Uniquely formed intake nozzles provide effective particle pickup for both bench-type and hand-held grinding units. The nozzles may be interchanged without requiring the use of tools, and the collector may thus be conveniently switched from a bench-type grinder to a hand-held grinder.The vacuum source is portable and housed in a cabinet uniquely designed for quiet operation and even airflow. Particles are collected in a reusable bag and may be processed to recover precious substances. The nozzle designed for use with bench-type grinders may be horizontally or vertically positioned, as required by work space limitations.

Abstract: An industrial piece-part washer includes a plurality of risers depending from overhead liquid supply headers. Each riser is formed as a continuous length of pipe, along which nozzles are positioned to direct wash liquid to contact the articles to be washed. Each riser is bent, along its length, to angle said nozzles into a selected spray pattern, and each is attached at its upper end to a supply header, and at its lower end to an end cap having a weep hole formed therein. Said riser connections are formed as slipfittings so that no threads are required on the risers, and no threads are directly exposed to the liquid during washing operations.

Abstract: A table top game unit wherein two opposing players direct air streams to each control their own unidentified flying objects (U.F.O.'s) in the form of flying saucers to cause them to collide against each other until the opposing U.F.O.'s are ejected from the game area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a spark plug cleaner and a method of operating the cleaner. The spark plug cleaner includes a closed container adapted to receive and hold a spark plug in a horizontal position with its electrode inside the closed container. A motor driven multi-directional rotatable impeller, having a vertical shaft extending through the top wall of the container, is mounted within the container with the multi-directional rotatable impeller having an axial inlet facing downwardly inside the container. The container is provided with a horizontally extended duct between the lower end of the spark plug holder and the downwardly open inlet of the multi-directional rotatable impeller to permit the impeller to project the particulate against the spark plug and to continuously recirculate the particulate through the multi-directional rotatable impeller during operation.

Abstract: An improved container and dispensing apparatus for effectively storing and dispensing disposable diapers. The apparatus is formed by a container having a slot release portion as well as adjustment devices for altering its interior dimension to accommodate various sizes of disposable diapers. The apparatus is constructed to enable the user to quickly and easily ascertain the level of diapers within it and may be easily decorated as a toy for unobtrusive incorporation into and utilization in an infant's room.

Abstract: A continuous plating bath treatment system directs contaminated plating solution through a specially prepared filter medium and returns the filtered solution to service. The filter medium is a calendered polyester material provided in continuous roll form and is automatically replaced at regular intervals. As a new filter medium segment is drawn into position, a layer of carbon is deposited thereon to provide a chemical filtering element, thus providing chemical and mechanical filtration. Carbon is supplied from a supply hopper by vibrators; adjusting the rate at which vibration occurs conveniently allows adjustment of the volumetric flow of carbon. A support platform is included to hold the filter medium in a substantially horizontal orientation to receive the additional filter material. A reel mechanism collects spent segments of filter medium for ease of disposal or possible recycling.

Abstract: An improved method for producing decorative fabric wherein a desired geometric design is imparted to fabric through specific dyeing processes. The fabric is smocked to form ridges and a plurality of dye applications to the smocked article promotes diffusion of the various dyes and associated colors through the fabric. The fabric is additionally stiffened to facilitate controlled, concentrated dye applications, after which, the fabric is returned to its original shape and finished.

Abstract: An improved method for producing and processing deregistered and disorientated synthetic tow for forming fiber filled articles in which crimped registered tow is deregistered through pairs of rolls utilizing a non-continuous groove-threaded surface. The synthetic tow is dispersed and spread, and collected for continuous distribution into and envelopment by article surface material. The automatic process and apparatus associated therewith additionally form and finish the fiber filled articles themselves for additional fabrication processes or for use as is. Vacuum suction and reciprocating distribution of the open tow web may be varied as desired to arrive at particular article thicknesses directed towards particular article uses.

Abstract: A dual indicating tachometer apparatus for utilization with ground vehicles such as automobiles and trucks for differentiating between the rotational speeds of the engine and clutch shaft of the vehicle. Two sensing devices are utilized with one monitoring the engine rotation speed of the vehicle while the other monitors the rotational speed of the clutch shaft. Either mechanical dial or digital electronic display means are utilized to expose to the user of such a vehicle the difference between the rotating speeds of the two vehicle elements in order to advise the user of the operating characteristics of the vehicle itself and to facilitate for the user the shifting of the vehicle's transmission. Means are also provided for displaying the respective rotating speeds of the measured elements as well as for indicating the difference in rotational speeds therebetween.

Abstract: A vacuum chamber has a port communicating with the interior of the chamber, and a blower and ducting for selectively establishing a vacuum within the chamber. A partially completed bag of seamed panel construction is placed with the port extending into the bag. When vacuum is applied, the bag is passed through the port, being thereby turned inside out. A pneumatically-controlled door enables access to the chamber for removal of the bag.

Abstract: A modular bean bag seating device includes a pedestal, and cushion which rests atop the pedestal. Each module is partially stuffed with a filling material allowing each module to substantially maintain its respective shape. The cushion is detachably secured to the pedestal by interconnectable strips which are positioned about the periphery of each module. One portion of the interconnectable strip is affixed to the pedestal while the second portion is affixed to the cushion. Each portion of the interconnectable strip can be a slide fastener ribbon having a series of interconnectable elements; the two modules are then secured to one another by the use of a slider. The pedestal and cushion modules are interchangable as long as the interconnectable strips are similarly oriented.

Abstract: A windshield wiper adjustment assembly for eliminating chatter and squeak and effecting smooth travel of a windshield wiper as it is drawn across a windshield. The adjustment assembly allows the angular displacement of the wiper retainer to be selectively varied.

Abstract: A push button to rotary dial converter system for converting push button telephones to provide rotary dial type pulsed outputs. The system provided is universal and can be used with almost any subscriber set that is made to provide push button signals to the telephone system and is especially useful when the telephone system involved is not equipped to receive variable frequency dialing signals. Responsive to the operation of the selected push buttons, pulses are transmitted through the line. The system is unique, among other ways, in that the connection to the network is electronically opened during out pulsing and a parallel power supply arrangement is employed; and it is applicable even when only one pair of hook switche contacts are available, and one side of the pair of hook switch contacts are tied together.

Abstract: A cam program controlled system providing a continuous set point signal representing a time function relationship using an impulse or stepping drive motor. The drive motor impulses are electronically derived; and therefore, the system's time base or speed can be readily varied using switches and/or jumpers, instead of requiring gear train or motor changes. Also, the drive motor is coupled to the cam program through only a pinion and an anti-backlash drive gear. The cam follower arm is biased against the cam with a constant force. Controls are provided so that a cam scriber built into the cam follower and a controller which is normally provided in the system enables the system to be used for preparing new cams.