Abstract: A knock down display rack for retail sales operations in which the display rack is easily disassembled into component pieces which nest into a relatively easily shippable arrangement. The display rack includes a top container support, a container and a base. When assembled, the top container support contacts the base member at a number of contact points distinct from the points of interconnection between the base and top members.

Abstract: A compartmented waste receptacle for segregating different types of waste, such as cans, paper, g=lass containers and the like. The receptacle has an upper compartment and a pair of lower compartments which are interconnected by two tubular chutes. The tubular chutes include a gasket located between the upper and lower compartments for limiting the speed within which the deposited articles land in the lower containers.

Abstract: An aerosol dispensable composition comprising in combination:(i) 0.05 to 5% w/w of a frothing agent;(ii) 0.05 to 75% w/w of a sweetener;(iii) 0.05 to 10% w/w of a thickener;(iv) 0.01 to 1% w/w of a preservative;(v) 0.1 to 10% w/w a phosphate buffer system adapted to maintain the pH of the composition in the range 8.0 to 8.5; and the balance being selected from other excipients, flavors and colorants, propellants and water.

Abstract: A full motion color digital video signal is compressed, formatted for transmission, recorded on compact disc media and decoded at conventional video frame rates. During compression, regions of a frame are individually analyzed to select optimum fill coding methods specific to each region. Region decoding time estimates are made to optimize compression thresholds. Region descriptive codes conveying the size and locations of the regions are grouped together in a first segment of a data stream. Region fill codes conveying pixel amplitude indications for the regions are grouped together according to fill code type and placed in other segments of the data stream. The data stream segments are individually variable length coded according to their respective statistical distributions and formatted to form data frames.

Abstract: A temperature measuring device includes a temperature sensor which is located adjacent one end of an elongated member such as a hiking/wading staff or a fishing rod. A temperature measurement display device is located in the vicinity of the other end of the elongated member. Selectable predetermined temperature alarm limits are included to provide visual, or audible and/or tactile alarms when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor exceeds the predetermined alarm limits. In another embodiment, the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the temperature measurement display through a connector disposed in a fishing reel which, when mounted on the handle of the fishing rod, effects the electrical connection between the temperature sensor and the temperature measurement display to be made.

Abstract: A holder and dispenser for knife blades which includes a sliding partition biased toward a discharge opening by rubber bands in a double loop configuration. The double looped configuration orients the rubber bands which loop around the back of the holder, and loop adjacent the front of the holder and loop around the back of the sliding partition. The rubber bands are oriented in slots or grooves in the holder and dispenser for protection. The sliding partition bias blades held in the holder toward a discharge slot through which blades are slid laterally.

Abstract: A knock-down type workbench including a three piece support structure assembly which may be assembled in rigid form entirely without the use of nails, screws or other fastening means. The knock-down workbench includes a plurality of table tops which have different functions and are interchangeable. The panels of the workbench are interlockingly stressed to create a structurally tight workbench held together by forces created by the interlocking parts. Thus, the workbench may be lifted or severely jolted without fear of it collapsing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for gasifying confection by means of incorporation of a gas enclosed in the head space of a container and recirculation of the gas through a fused sugar mass, equalization of the size of the bubbles and their homogenization. The incorporation of the gases is affected at the lower part of the pressure vessel, just below an agitator. The gas enters the container as a fine vaporous curtain directed toward the lower surface of an agitator, gas is fractured by the agitator and dispersed into the sugar mass. Large size bubbles and the presence of a undesirable quantity of candy dust in the finished product having a diameter inferior to 1 millimeter is avoided.Thus, the quantity of waste product produced by the present method ranges only between about 15 to 20% instead of the prior art typical 30 to 35%.Moreover, this technique allows operation at a most convenient pressure. The candy thus obtained mainly shows fragments or pieces with a mesh size between 1-4.

Abstract: The present invention includes a holder for blades having a dispensing opening through which a single blade can be slideably ejected by either a sliding ejector or manual manipulation through a thumb slot. The blades within the holder are aligned by a free floating partition which is biased toward the dispensing opening by at least one rubber band formed in a double loop configuration. The double loop configuration orients the rubber band such that it loops around the back of the holder, loops adjacent the front of the holder, and loops around the back of the sliding partition. The ejector includes an extension to occlude the edge of a dispensed blade.

Abstract: A multi-pipe once-through boiler having at least one row of a plurality of circumferentially arranged pipes on which a plurality of fins are arranged in such a manner that the fins are in contact with the flow of the combustion gas in a substantially parallel maner. Elements are provided for increasing the heat transfer effect, such as slits in the fins, or an inclined arrangement of the fins, or pipes without fins at the region near to the inlet of the combustion gas passageway, are provided. Furthermore, a heat insulating member for decreasing operational noise as well as a cleaner device for blow-cleaning the combustion gas passageway are provided.

Abstract: A damper operator for use with a damper having a frame and a damper blade pivotally associated with the frame, which damper operator comprises a bi-metallic element provided with a heating pad which may be remotely activated to control the damper. The bi-metallic element is linked to the blade by a linkage which includes an over center spring which applies force in both the fully opened and fully closed blade position. The bi-metallic element and over center spring arrangement acts to snap the damper blade into position thereby providing greatly reduced response times for a bi-metallic actuated damper. The damper blade operator may also include a knee action locking arrangement to maintain the damper blade in a selected position, particularly fully opened or fully closed, when the locking members assume an over center, substantially longitudinal alignment. The bi-metallic operator may include a mechanical linkage or stop to allow blade adjustment to regulate air flow through the damper.

Abstract: A cushioning bite plate adapter for use with a dental x-ray film holder comprises an elastically compressible member which has an attachment surface for engaging a surface of a bite plate of the film holder. An adhesive layer is disposed on the attachment surface of the elastically compressible member. A protective peel-off sheet is disposed over the adhesive layer. To use, the protective peel-off sheet is removed and the adhesive layer on the attachment surface is pressed into contact with the bite plate surface. The adhesive layer maintains the elastically compressible member in contact with the bite plate surface. Following use, the adapter is separated from the bite plate surface and thrown away.

Abstract: A variable weight hand held exercise apparatus in the shape of a jump rope handle. The apparatus may be attached to a jump rope, providing variable weight handles or attached to hand straps providing variable weight hand held weights. The apparatus is hollow to allow a selected number of weights to fit snugly inside the handle. A removable end cap allows the user to easily vary the amount of weight added to the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus which enables the user to easily remove a bottle cap having a safety seal from a container such as a milk or juice container. The apparatus fits over the cap and safety seal unit and allows the user to easily separate the safety seal from the bottle cap by rotation of the apparatus with respect to the cap. Neither the cap or bottle is deformed so that the cap may be used to reseal the container after separation of the safety seal.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically stacking battery plates and separators is disclosed. Battery plates and separators elements are alternately and automatically combined on a conveyor belt to form sandwiches wherein a plurality of such sandwiches are later assembled for use in battery cells. Prior to combining the elements, the plates and separators are arranged in respective chutes for access by pivotably mounted vacuum pickup heads, which cycle between the chutes and the conveyor belt. The vacuum pickup heads capture the topmost elements in the chutes irrespective of the height at which the plates and separators may be stacked therein. In order to access the elements within the chutes, a jet sensor is provided with the pickup head that acts as a proximity detector. When vacuum is not being utilized for pickup purposes, it is utilized in an environmental mode where it is used to remove lead dust and particles around the stacking area.

Abstract: A water temperature measuring device includes a temperature sensor which is located adjacent one end of an elongated member such as a hiking/wading staff or a fishing rod. A temperature readout device is located in the vicinity of the other end of the elongated member. The output of the temperature sensor is electrically coupled to the temperature readout device which is powered by an electric storage battery or a solar power supply contained in a handle of the hiking/wading staff or fishig rod. In another embodiment, the temperature readout device is located in a fishing reel which is mounted on the handle of the fishing rod. Mounting of the reel on the rod causes the making of electrical contact between the readout device and the temperature sensor and power source.

Abstract: A gang vent cap for commonly venting a plurality of cell apertures of a storage battery in which a vent cap having a cover and a base which define a selectively configured hollow enclosure. A venting path is defined within the hollow enclosure which interconnects one or more battery cell ports with the venting port of the vent cap. Associated with each battery cell port of the vent cap is a projecting battery engaging member which sealingly engages one of the cell apertures of a storage battery. Each cell port includes a splashguard disposed between the battery cell and the cell port to retard the ingress of battery acid into the vent cap. A cylindrical condensation chamber is defined within the hollow enclosure above each cell port to trap and condense battery acid contained in the gases venting from the battery cell. Pathways defined within the vent cap include primary and secondary acid retention chambers, a corridor system and a venting chamber.