Abstract: It has been found that an adjustable table top assembly for a drafting table and the like may be provided utilizing braking elements comprising an elongated member pivoted intermediate its ends to be pulled downwardly by a foot pedal against the force of a spring for releasably engaging a bracket support carried by the pivoted table top.

Abstract: A wheeled hoist is illustrated having a base portion which may be readily disassembled for shipment having a tray forming a transverse frame for carrying a rearwardly inclined post or standard and a longitudinal base portion, all supported by wheels. The post carries a boom which may be mounted directly within the post to be raised and lowered, and the post is removably mounted to distribute an axial load to the base.

Abstract: An auxilliary apparatus is illustrated having placement within the top pocket of a shirt or coat which utilizes a relatively stiff flap for retention within the top garment pocket, overlying the top pocket, while an outer pocket constructed of textile material is hinged to the relatively stiff flap to swing outwardly when the wearer leans forwardly to prevent articles carried within the auxilliary device from falling out.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel apparatus for removing contaminants from diesel fuel while simultaneously heating such fuel, and provides a collection zone for accumulating separated water and other contaminants.

Abstract: A group of individual thermoplastic articles are arranged in a dispensing relationship by fusion-bonding individual articles to one another so as to form a cartridge for dispensing purposes.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring gas transmission through films and membranes comprises upper and lower staging sections with sample sites defined therebetween. The upper and lower staging sections have conduit means therein for communication with sample sites of transmitted gas and carrier gases. Samples sites of the upper staging section have means for positioning a volatile substance therein.

Abstract: A waterless dip dye composition for non-textile and general-utility articles comprises an aromatic ester of the formula ArCOOR.sub.2, ArCOO--R.sub.1 --OOCAr or (ArCOO).sub.z --R.sub.3, wherein R.sub.1 is alkylene of 2-8 carbon atoms or polyoxyalkylene of the formula --C.sub.r H.sub.2r (OC.sub.r H.sub.2r).sub.s, in which r is 2 or 3 and s is 1 to 15; R.sub.2 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or alkenyl of 8-30 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 is the residue of a polyhydric alcohol having z hydroxyl groups; Ar is substituted or unsubstituted mono- or bicyclic aryl of up to 15 carbon atoms and z is 3-6, admixed with at least 0.5% by weight of a dyeing assistant agent and an organic colorant.A process for coloring non-textile and general-utility articles, fabricated from polyester, polyamide, polyurethane, acrylic, halogenated polyolefin or epoxy plastic, comprises exposing an article to the foregoing compositions, maintained at a temperature from about 100.degree. C.

Abstract: A novel packaged product as provided by process of contacting an article with a covering film and stretching the film until the film is severed from itself and thus clings to the surfaces of the articles. An apparatus is provided for carrying out the process.

Abstract: Apparatus and method is illustrated for servicing a loom reed at the loom with the warp yarns remaining in the reed. The apparatus includes a cleaning tank for ultrasonically cleaning the loom for reed as well as a tank for ultrasonically rinsing the loom reed. An elongated receptical for air cleaning and drying the loom reed is also illustrated.

Abstract: A plurality of novel decorative items for use in various combinations to provide alternatives in bedroom decor, including a novel process for co-ordinating and displaying various combinations of the decorative items; and to provide a novel invertible comforter which may be manually turned to expose its finished interior surfaces via an unstitched length along its bottom edge.

Abstract: An anti rotational device is illustrated for use in a down hole pumping unit operated by a sucker rod driven by a hydraulic pump, fixing the cylinder rod of the hydraulic pump while permitting rotation of the sucker rod driven thereby.

Abstract: A case packing apparatus having a conveyor for moving a plurality of articles seriatim in a first direction to a location where means substantially perpendicular to the conveyor move a predetermined number of articles in the perpendicular direction into a case to form a layer within the case.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is illustrated for measuring and packaging elongated elastic material such as elastic narrow fabric or tape, lace and the like, wherein a controlled loop of material is fed across a free turning, low inertia measuring wheel and the like, just prior to being wound into a package.

Abstract: A novel oil addition device which is operable on vehicles frequently maintained in operational condition on unlevel surfaces for extended periods of time.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the art of gas humidification and more particularly to an improved apparatus for humidifying a gas.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel apparatus for removing contaminants from diesel fuel while simultaneously heating such fuel, and provides a collection zone for accumulating separated water and other contaminants.

Abstract: A tenter chain has been provided wherein a lubricating apparatus includes means for preventing the accumulation of old grease with the introduction of same on a subsequent lubricating operation as a result of the insertion of the elongated nozzle of a grease dispensing gun into a passageway leading to a grease receiving reservoir.

Abstract: A weaver's platform is illustrated having arcuate means extending transversely along each side of the platform facilitating the passage of cloth from the loom beneath the platform to a takeup positioned forwardly of the loom, and a pivotal mounting for the walkway portion of the platform facilitating removal of the platform from the weaver's aisle for clean up.

Abstract: A bag holding apparatus to assist in the bagging of leaves or other lawn debris comprises a generally "U" shaped member with foreshortened legs at either end thereof to maintain bag in an open position.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree known as Loriglo as shown and described being characterized particularly as to novelty by fruit maturing about two weeks before the Red Delicious with a very attractive appearance not quite so intensely red as the Red Delicious.