Abstract: There is disclosed herein structure for storing recyclable trash materials which includes a container divided into a plurality of compartments. Each of the compartments is adapted to receive a receptacle. Each of the receptacles contains a different kind of trash. The receptacles have a handle which is substantially upright to grasp the receptacle and conforms to the receptacle when the receptacle is in the container. The container rests on a base which has an open front with a shelf for storing flat paper articles and the like.

Abstract: A dual magnetic stirring bar arrangement is disclosed wherein a pair of elongated substantially cylindrical stirring bars are supported in spaced, substantially parallel relation by a holder. The holder has a curved or arcuate side and a flat side so that the arrangement is adaptable for use within confined or compact spaces in flat or curved bottom containers or the like to provide a greater stirring force than would otherwise be the case.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the lifting and tilting of a container of fluent materials. Two embodiments are shown, one having a vertical column disposed to carry the secured container to a predetermined height. This apparatus may be fixed or may be movable from and to selected positions. A slot is formed in this column and a reciprocable movable plate is cycled up and down therein. A spur gear and meshed pinion are provided therein. The spur gear is rotated by an arm and cam follower on the end thereof, with the cam follower transverse an angled cam track to provide a determined tilt and rate of tilt. A second and telescoping embodiment is also disclosed for conditions in which the lift may be as much as twelve feet or more. Side and front discharge apparatus is shown. Container securement apparatus includes adjustable pins. A clamping arrangement for cylindrical containers with a tapered end is also contemplated. A battery-powered apparatus is shown particularly for the telescoping apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed which is operable for turning a page of a book, or other like reading material, and for retaining said page in a turned position. The page is turned via a vacuum arrangement which draws a single page away from the rest of the pages and an arm which is disposed in back of the single page and is displaced to turn said page from right to left. The page is retained in the turned position by means synchronously operataed with the page turning arrangement and including an arm which rests on the turned page to prevent said page from returning to the unturned page position.

Abstract: A tamper-proof container for medicaments or the like includes a receptacle and a cap, each featuring self-locking means so that when mutually engaged the container can only be accessed by changing its profile. Two external components, a guard and a shield, respectively, must be broken at their line of integration, and disengaged to provide access to a slot for parting the container at its neck. Such parting, provides access to a barrier which must be cut along a pre-scored line. The arrangement is such that the cap can be threadedly engaged with the receptacle to store a medicament dosage cup and includes a sanitation cover.

Abstract: Pyrolytic apparatus for the rapid and efficient thermal dissociation of matter is disclosed. The apparatus includes a concentric tubular arrangement of high thermal conductivity in a heat sink configuration; inlet members for heat and feedstock; outlet members for solids, gases and heat exhaust; and a plurality of annular passages through which heat is brought into heat transfer relationship with an interior pyrolytic retort section for the dissociation of matter conveyed therein into solid, liquid and gaseous by-products. Provisions are made for the separate liberation of steam produced by the simultaneous interfacing of superheated steam and product gas during pyrolytic decomposition of high moisture content feedstocks. Additional hydrocarbons from the product gas evoluted in the pyrolytic retort section are provided by diversion of the gas to an annulus flanked on either side by adjacent annuli conveying the heat source supply to exit.

Abstract: A shaft assembly (11) having a spline (16) with an anti-backlash device operable due to centrifugal force to engage both sides of internal spline teeth during rotation. The spline (16) includes a main force transmitting portion (18) and a moveable spline sleeve (22) which during operation engages the side of teeth opposite the side engaged by the main force transmitting spline. Spline sleeve (22) rides on helix member to move slightly circumferentially as it is moved axially by a centrifugal force actuated member. A bar which is pinned to the spline (16) has one end which moves radially outward due to centrifugal force as the spline (16) is rotated and another end which engages and moves the spline sleeve (22) axially. When the spline sleeve (22) is moved, the splined end on the shaft assembly (11) is locked or wedged into engagement with the mating internal spline (14).

Abstract: A gyrocompass navigation system for land vehicles is disclosed which includes self-contained heading and navigation means. The system determines the orientation of the vehicle with respect to grid north; provides land navigation information in universal transverse mercator (UTM) coordinates (northings and eastings); and provides range and bearing information for destination location. The system features a single degree of freedom gyroscope for both north seeking and navigational modes and further includes simplified means for tilt measurement and temperature compensation.

Abstract: Gyrocompassing apparatus for stationary equipment is disclosed which provides heading and two-axis tilt information while utilizing a minimum complement of relatively low cost components. The apparatus features a single degree of freedom gyroscope mounted to a mechanical levelling and indexing arrangement for implementing a gyrocompassing routine. Tilt information is provided with relatively high accuracy via a two-axis pendulum mechanization. A microprocessor with associated peripherals provides required control, compensation and computational functions.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) signal generator is disclosed which generates a baseband signal at a fixed center frequency and having required modulation characteristics. The baseband signal is translated to a desired output frequency signal by mixing with a step-variable local oscillator signal. Fast frequency modulation is achieved by using a fast tuning oscillator as the source of the baseband signal. The output frequency is generated while preserving all modulation characteristics of the baseband signal and to thereby provide high performance modulation having characteristics at a fixed frequency.

Abstract: Apparatus for mixing food ingredients is disclosed including a cabinet for supporting a mixer for the ingredients. A frame is arranged within the cabinet for being raised and lowered relative thereto. The frame supports a plate having a through hole for receiving the mixer and a movable tray for supporting a container for the ingredients. The tray is moved under the plate and the frame is raised by a weight arrangement, whereby the mixer engages the container and is actuated for mixing the ingredients therein.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for extracting the fundamental component of a complex waveshape (E.sub.T) and for determining the magnitude (V) and phase .theta. of the fundamental component are disclosed. The complex waveshape is converted into digital data relative to a reference signal (E.sub.R) and the in-phase (x.sub.1) and quadrature (y.sub.1) components of the fundamental component are determined by a graphical Fourier analysis of the digital data so that the magnitude and phase of the fundmental component relative to the reference signal (E.sub.R) can be determined.

Abstract: A battery operated eyewash system is disclosed which includes a liquid spraying device operable by rechargeable batteries through a spring loaded slideable switch, in combination with a hood secured to the liquid spraying device. The liquid spraying device further includes a nozzle which extends in an opening in the front of the hood for spraying liquid into the eye or eyes of a user when the user positions the face in the opening. The slideable switch is operable through a switch actuating mechanism having an operating knob extending through the front of the hood so as to be readily accessible to the user.

Abstract: A raised superimposed toilet seat and bidet-like device in combination is disclosed, wherein the raised seat is superimposed on the bowl of a conventional toilet and the bidet-like device is arranged in a clearance channel on the underside of the seat, and is displaceable from a non-use to a use position for providing a cleansing action for sanitary or healing purposes, as the case may be.