Abstract: An oil circulation system for use in a deep fat fryer which has a heated bath of cooking oil carried in a reservoir through which food products are carried on a conveyor means for cooking or frying said products; the oil circulation system generating a flow of cooking oil that moves through the oil bath in a direction transverse to the movement of the food product and which provides substantially equal temperature throughout the oil bath.

Abstract: A mass produced, self sealing valve for inflating toy balloons and adapted to be retained with the balloon to maintain the inflation thereof. The valve has an elongated tubular shank closed at one end and open at the other, with a sealing disc secured to the shank and extending therefrom in a generally orthogonal plane. The shank is perforated intermediate the disc and the closed end of the shank. An elastic sleeve encompassing the shank and overlying the perforation permits pressurized gas to pass via the shank thrugh the perforation and past the sleeve, but prevents the escape of pressurized gas from the interior of the associated balloon. The sleeve is provided with exterior lengthwise ribs to prevent squealing of the valve under pressure.

Abstract: A forging press comprising a base with a pressure roller mounted in spaced relation to the base and in conjunction with the latter defining a pressure zone, with a mechanism for conveying work between the base and the roller through the zone. The work conveying mechanism includes a plurality of discrete generally relatively movable die segments coacting with a confining frame, for maintaining the die segments in assembled but movable relation relative to one another, and providing for the aforesaid movement responsive to pressure applied to the die segments by the roller and the formation or step forging by the die segments of an associated work blank into a produced part, during passage of the mechanism and the work blank through the zone.

Abstract: A converter mechanism and method for producing a relatively narrow width and small size cushioning dunnage product of pad-like form, from sheet-like stock material. A conversion kit comprising a funnel-like chute member and a coacting elongated generally rectangular shaped (in top plan) bar former is provided for conversion of a known cushioning dunnage converter into one which can produce the relatively narrow and small size pad-like cushioning dunnage product of the invention. The bar former has its forwardmost end disposed generally adjacent the exit end of the funnel-like chute member, with its rearward end extending rearwardly of the entrance to the funnel-like chute member.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for simultaneously hot stamping and embossing a work sheet, such as for instance a paper work sheet, utilizing a die with a relief design thereon, and a complementary counter, and operable to cause embossment of the work sheet together with transfer of heat transferable material from an intermediate substrate, at raised areas on the die design onto the work sheet, while preventing or selectively localizing transfer of the heat transferable material on the flexible substrate to identified simultaneously formed embossed areas of the work sheet, upon closing of the die and counter against the intermediate substrate and work sheet, with predetermined pressure and temperature.

Abstract: A header for mounting on a upright column or columns of a merchandise display unit, with the header being of generally arcuate configuration, in plan, and having vertically spaced tracks thereon receiving and mounting a removable flexible strip sign or signs, such as for instance a sign having advertising or caption indicia thereon. The tracks are so constructed and arranged that the sign can be expeditiously assembled onto the header by threading the flexible sign through slots and into the tracks for mounting the sign on the header, and also providing for rapid removal or changing of the sign.The header, in certain embodiments, comprises a plurality of generally circular, in plan, sections connected together at predetermined peripheral locations thereof, with each section being adapted for mounting on a respective column of the display unit.

Abstract: A mechanism and method for producing relatively low density pad-like cushioning dunnage product from sheet-like stock material. The mechanism takes the sheet-like stock material from a multi-ply roll thereof and changes it into a pad-like cushioning dunnage product having lateral pillow-like portions connected together along the generally central portion of the product. The mechanism includes a converging member which in conjunction with a forming frame coacting with the converging member, causes inward rolling of the lateral edges of the stock material into generally rolled form which is then adapted to be received in a connector operable to connect the rolled edge stock material forming the pillow-like portions, into the pad-like cushioning dunnage product.

Abstract: An oven for cooking food products comprising a substantially closed enclosure except for an inlet and an outlet in the end walls of the oven. A heater means extends through the top wall of the enclosure into the cooking chamber for producing a gaseous cooking medium and suction fan means are provided on the enclosure top wall on either side of the heater means and in relatively closely spaced relation to the outlet of the heater means, and a source of moisture is disposed between the heater means outlet and the suction side of each of the fans for mixing moisture with the heated medium from the heater means. A conveyor is adapted to receive food products and move the products through the oven from the inlet to the outlet thereof, and duct fingers are provided both above and below the conveyor for directing and impinging the heated gaseous cooking medium onto the food products being moved by the conveyor through the oven.

Abstract: An inexpensive, disposable genital cleaning device comprising of a non-absorbing, splinter free, rod-like handle and a specially cut delicate, synthetic foam scrub member which can be pre-treated with an antiseptic. A safe, cleaning device designed to adapt to both the male and female genitalia. This is accomplished by the top point being convex shaped with a concave shape along the underside.

Abstract: Processes for the production of antistatic or static dissipative papers. The papers produced may be expeditiously used in dunnage converter machines operable to produce an antistatic (static dissipative) resilient pad-like cushioning dunnage product, for packaging and the like. In one of the processes, liquid antistatic material is applied to a still wet porous paper web produced on a Fourdrinier-type paper making machine, and in predetermined amount for impregnation therein, prior to the completion of the drying of the paper. In another process, a web of dry paper is impregnated with liquid antistatic material, and then the treated web is dried.

Abstract: A breading machine for selectively dispensing flour breading or free flowing breading and wherein the machine has a frame and conveyor apparatus supported in the frame defining a conveyance path having a product inlet end and a product outlet end, and a hopper pivotally attached to the frame at the inlet end and movable between a breading dispensing position and a hopper cleaning position, frame support apparatus pivotally attached to the frame at the outlet end and selectively adjustable to provide for flour breading of a food product wherein the said product is flipped over at the outlet end of the conveyor apparatus or for free flowing breading to be applied to the food product wherein the said product exits from the conveyor apparatus in the same manner in which it is initially introduced to the conveyor apparatus, and wherein the frame support apparatus is also adjustable between a conveyor apparatus supporting position and a cleaning position above the conveyor apparatus, and breading pumping slot appar

Abstract: A child's foot-assisted scooterlike locomotion device is provided which is adapted for use with wheels on improved hard surfaces and for use with skids for use on snow-covered surfaces. Turning of the device is accomplished, irrespective of whether the device is equipped with wheels or skids, by a shift of weight on the device in the direction in which turning is to occur.

Abstract: A two-stage filter apparatus for removing particles entrained in a liquid wherein the liquid is initially presented to the first filter stage having an endless filter belt for removal of a portion of the entrained particles to result in a liquid having a decreased density of particles. This resulting liquid of decreased density is then presented to a cyclone filter in the second filter stage and divided into two parts, one part which is substantially free of any particles which is then available for its intended use and a second part that is presented to another endless filter belt and returned serially to the first filter and then the second filter stages for subsequent filtering of particles.

Abstract: A method for manually applying web-like material, such as plastic stretch film in roll form, to packaging units, by winding the web material about the packaging units and controlling the tension and speed of unrolling of the roll of web material while applying the latter to the packaging units, and a simplified tool for accomplishing the method. The tool includes a head and a spindle projecting outwardly therefrom, with the head being adapted to mount a roll of the web material in non-movable relationship with respect to the head. An encircling wrap envelope of the web material is wound about the spindle in relatively rotatable relation therewith, and the tension and speed of unrolling of the web material from the roll while applying the web material to a packaging unit is accomplished by manually squeezing the wrap envelope of material on the spindle, to selectively cause a braking action between the spindle and the envelope.

Abstract: A pressure packer assembly adapted for positioning in a bore of a gas or oil well, and having a compressible sealing element which when actuated prevents fluid flow from below the compressed sealing element, with the packer assembly including the sealing element, having a lateral opening therethrough so that fracturing fluid passes through such lateral opening in the packer assembly into fracturing contact with the well bore. A notch gun coacting with the packer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A press-in reversing knob for a ratchet wrench which has a self-contained retaining means. The reversing knob includes a generally cylindrical member having an annular flange at its upper end and resilient inwardly-deformable projections extending radially outward from its lower end. A cylindrical bore formed in the plug includes a coaxial annular retaining groove spaced downwardly from the top of the bore. As the reversing knob is pressed into the bore, the resilient projection is deformed inwardly by the walls of the bore until the projection engages the retaining groove and springs outwardly. The retaining groove retains the projection to prevent the reversing knob from becoming upwardly disengaged from the bore while accommodating rotational movement of the projection as the reversing knob is turned.

Abstract: A trigger operated switch assembly for a portable hand tool such as an electric drill that includes a switch casing, housing a switch contact module and a reciprocally movable contact carrier operatively engageable with the switch contact module for controlling communication of electrical energy from a source to an electrical load. An elongated arm extends through an opening in the switch casing and operatively interconnects the movable switch contact module with trigger structure. A seal arrangement prevents or substantially inhibits the entry of foreign material into the switch casing and includes a seal located in wiping relation with the elongated arm and mounted within an opening integrally molded in the switch casing. An additional seal seals a gap between the switch contact module and an inside surface of the casing. An elastomeric cap covers an end opening of the casing and includes apertures through which electrical conductors extend and are connected with the switch contact module.