Abstract: An adjustable angle vise is provided for clamping a cable to a fixed structure in order to free the hands of a person making cable connections. The vise comprises two vise-grip pliers, with the pincers of one having flat resilient blocks adapted to grip a fixed structure, and the pincers of the other having resilient blocks with varied diameter channels to grip a cable. The two pliers can be connected together at varied angles by toothed connecting hubs. The cable-gripping pliers has at least two such hubs oriented perpendicular to each other, to allow orienting the cable either along or perpendicular to the fixed structure.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus for salvaging fuel from abandoned vehicles includes a fuel settling tank and a fuel storage tank mounted on a wheeled trailer. The settling tank has a trough with screened opening into which vehicle fuel tanks may be removed and placed to drain into the settling tank. The settling tank has a valved drain port near its lowest potion to drain water and sediment after the salvaged fuel has settled, and is mounted above the height of the storage tank to allow gravity feed of clear fuel through a valved transfer tube between the tanks. The clear salvaged fuel is pumped out of the storage tank for use.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism is provided to prevent movement of the rotatable stock carrier of a multiple spindle bar machine after it has rotated into position for the machining operation. The clamping mechanism comprises a controllable locking pin to engage indexing pin slots on the stock carrier, a passive pressure brake located opposite the locking pin, and a hydraulically actuated pressure brake in the same quadrant as the locking pin. The hydraulically actuated brake clamps the carrier against the passive brake, and in combination with the locking pin holds the carrier against movements caused by the forces of the machining tools. The hydraulic brake is released by a programmable controller to allow intended rotation of the carrier to a new position.

Abstract: A method for washing batteries includes washing batteries in water flowing at a low flat rate at a rinse station, collecting the water from the station, introducing fresh water, and repeating this at sequential stations, and causing water to flow between the stations at a given rate by creating a flow channel between them.

Abstract: A sheathing for extending members having either a rectangular cross section or a circular cross section is formed of sheathing sections wherein the sheathing sections have two positions. In a first substantially flat position the sheathing sections are convenient to stack and when stacked the surfaces of adjacent stacked sheathing sections are substantially in contact with each other. In a second folded position the sheathing sections define an enclosed hollow space for disposing an extending member therein and surrounding the extending member to protect vehicles or other objects striking the extending member. Articulating hinges are provided for transposing the sheathing sections from one of these positions to the other. The sheathing sections are provided with dove tailing interengagement for joining sections of the sheathing to each other. Inserts brace the walls of the sheathing against extending members inside the space defined by joined sections.

Abstract: A torque and air gap adjustment mechanism is provided for a spring engaged electromagnetic brake or clutch, and consists of a plurality of hubs threaded to one another and to the brake casing for axial movement with respect thereto and with respect to each other. A plurality of detents are disposed within the hub positioned in cylindrical holes with springs forcing them away from each other and out of the holes. These detents are retained in the holes at one end by a hub provided for the torque adjustment and at the other end by the brake plate. In both the hub and the brake plate there are indentations to retain the detents. These indentations have differing angles as do the engaging surfaces of the detents to permit torque adjustment independent of air gap adjustment upon rotation of the torque adjusting hub.

Abstract: A boicidal composition made up of an alcholic chlorhexidine solution; from 0.1 to 20% w/w of a quick breaking foaming agent; from 3 to 30% w/w of an aerosol propellant; and optionally, a corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A swivel base for a downrigger which can be easily unlocked, rotated to a new angle and relocked. The base comprises a swivel plate rotatably mounted over a fixed plate. The plates have toothed locking rings which are engaged or disengaged by the cam action of an adjusting ring.

Abstract: A damper has a frame with a cross bar and a reciprocal blade. A bimetallic element which moves in response to temperature is coupled to the blade and is hingedly coupled to the cross bar so that movement of the bimetallic element in response to temperature causes the blade to move with respect to the frame. The coupling of the bimetallic operator and the frame is accomplished by a biasing hinge which is coupled to the frame and to the bimetallic element to couple the bimetallic element to the frame and control the temperature movement response of the element. The biasing force of the biasing means is adjustable for controlling the temperature movement response of the damper blade. The bimetallic element is a serpentine spring having a plurality of bends and the biasing means is a hinge. The closed position of the blade of the damper, as well as the biased temperature response of the damper, and adjustable by rotation of adjustment screws.

Abstract: A time control device provided in a water conditioning apparatus, and including a control mechanism, a main shaft, a main wheel rotating about the axis of the main shaft at a constant speed, and a skipper wheel rotating about the axis of the main shaft and rotated by the main wheel through a predetermined angle. The control mechanism controls a flow of liquid in the apparatus in accordance with a rotation of the main shaft, to carry out a liquid treatment. A pin engageable with a projection cam formed on a housing is provided at the main wheel to rotate the skipper wheel through the predetermined angle, and a finger member is provided on the skipper wheel to transmit the predetermined angle rotation to the main shaft, so that the main shaft drives the control mechanism to control the flow.

Abstract: A system utilizing modular hardware for residential and commercial buildings. The system includes pre-wired molded plastic hardware and a circuit breaker panel which can be attached to electrical circuits having wire modules, and can be expanded using a circuit breaker panel extension module. It further includes smaller electrical boxes having mounting dovetails including electrical contacts for electrically and supportedly connecting a first electrical box to a second and third. A cavity is centrally disposed in each electrical box for receiving a pre-wired modular function unit and a standard function module, or a single pre-wired standard function module unit. The standard function module can be a standard switch, dual receptacle, lighting fixture, circuit breaker, or junction box and the like.

Abstract: A biocidal composition made up of an alcoholic chlorhexidine solution; from 0.1 to 20% w/w of a quick breaking foaming agent; from 3 to 30% w/w of an aerosol propellant; and optionally, a corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A hair treatment which replaces properties of hair which has been treated with a chemical treatment such as perming, coloring or straightening is disclosed. The present invention may be formulated with a neutral base solution for use with present cream moisturizers for home use. Also, the present invention may be formulated with an acidic base for use by professionals in finishing chemical treaments such as permanents and coloring.