Abstract: A novel telescoping heat responsive releasing device is described wherein a mounting member on which a bimetallic means is mounted slidingly engages a pawl member which is movable between a first position in which the pawl member is capable of being restained by the aforementioned bimetallic means, and an actuating position wherein associated apparatus connected to said releasing device may assume the desired heat responsive posture. Various alternate embodiments are illustrated wherein a plurality of bimetallic elements are utilized to engage the pawl member, wherein a bimetallic element is additionally actuated mechanically or electrically, and wherein various pawl and mounting member configurations are illustrated.

Abstract: A novel burnishing apparatus and method for burnishing the terminal posts of lead-acid batteries is disclosed. The burnishing brushes are adjustably mounted to service batteries with various terminal posts spacings. After indexing and alignment, each battery to be processed is located and clamped by a battery processing head, after which the burnishing carriage which is slidably mounted thereon is moved relatively towards and away from the battery terminals to bring the burnishing brushes into contact with the battery terminals to effect the burnishing operation. The direction of rotation of the burnishing brushes is reversed when the burnishing brush carriage begins to withdraw from the battery terminals.

Abstract: A novel telescoping heat responsive releasing device is described wherein a mounting member on which heat responsive and locking means are mounted slidingly enages a pawl member which is movable between a first position in which the pawl member is capable of being restrained by the aforementioned latching means, and an activated position wherein associated apparatus connected to said releasing device may assume the desired heat responsive posture. In the preferred embodiment, a biasing means is provided for biasing said mounting member and said pawl member from said activated position towards said first or normal position. Various alternate embodiments are illustrated showing various attachment sliding and mounting configurations.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting, transporting and storing equipment used in playing baseball, in an organized, convenient and readily accessible manner. The apparatus includes a support member upon which is mounted U-shaped clamps for removably holding at least one bat and L-shaped clamps for removably holding at least one batting helmet. The support member can be hung on a fence or backstop or other upright member whereby the equipment is stored in an organized and accessible manner during the game. In addition, the support member is foldable and provided with handles to enhance portability of the apparatus and the equipment mounted thereon.

Abstract: A novel damper kit is described wherein blade stock having a hook-shaped hinge portion formed therein, and notched angle bracket stock having periodically spaced hook-shaped hinge elements formed therealong can easily be cut and assembled at the job site to custom fit and install a damper in a duct, opening, or plenum.

Abstract: A novel rotating blade fire, smoke and air control damper is disclosed wherein integral hook-shaped hinge portions of the damper blades cooperate with integral hook-shaped hinge elements on opposing inwardly depending flanges of the damper frame. The flanges are additionally notched so that hook-shaped ends on the damper blades are capable of creating seals with their adjacent blades across their entire lengths, while top and bottom inwardly depending flanges are offset with respect to the plane of the blades to create seals with the offset tips of the end most blades of the damper when those blades are in the closed position. Finally, at one end of the blades a rectangular notch is formed which, upon rotation of the blade, interfers with a linkage rod disposed adjacent to the frame side wall to define a "full open" position.

Abstract: A novel smoke, fire or air control damper is disclosed wherein a frame with an inwardly depending flange is articulated to at least one rotating blade by integrally formed hook-shaped hinge elements and hinge portions which are stamped in the blade and flange respectively. This novel hinging relationship simplifies the material and construction required to form the damper, and more particularly, the blade of the damper, while providing a blade configuration which overlaps appropriate portions of the flange to form a seal between the overlapping portions of parallel offset blade portions and the appropriate opposite services of the frame flange, when the blade is in the closed position.

Abstract: A novel "cast-on" method and apparatus are disclosed wherein in the preferred embodiment only one major moving part is provided which is indexed through various positions to cast a group or element from a battery plate stack engaged thereby. In the preferred embodiment, a mold carriage block having a plurality of mold voids formed therethrough slidingly reciprocates along a base plate on which are defined fluxing (loading), casting and part-release positions. In the casting position, lead gravitationally siphons into the mold voids defined in the mold carriage through molten lead supply orifices defined in the base plate along which the carriage slides. Once the casting operation is completed, sliding the carriage out of the casting position effectively seals the molten lead supply orifices. The apparatus and method are particularly suited for use by a single operator who manually loads stacks into the apparatus and subsequently unloads completed groups or elements from the apparatus.

Abstract: A novel, durable thermosetting acrylic automotive finish and method for manufacturing same is described which is manufactured from a predispersed, substantially dry composition. The resultant thermosetting acrylic finish has a higher pigment loading at a sprayable viscosity, thereby reducing the number of applications necessary to produce an acceptable automotive finish. In tests conducted by applicants, the described thermosetting acrylic automotive finish exhibits acceptable durability when exposed to solar radiation for extended periods of time.

Abstract: A novel mold having a plurality of channels for casting battery straps and posts on groups of battery positive and negative plates, the mold being equipped with a projection on at least one end of each of the channels, the projections extending into the channels of the mold toward the opposite end of the channel. The lengths of the mold channels are slightly less than the lengths of rows of positive or negative lugs so that the elements of the battery group are gently compressed or squeezed together. The end walls of the mold channels extend beyond the main mold body, a portion of the extended walls being beveled in a direction away from the mold channels.

Abstract: A novel battery package is described wherein a sealing strip having a plurality of minute vent holes, one for each opening in the battery case, is retained in place by a plurality of disposable inserts which retain the strip in place and which seal the strip at least around the top surface of each of the battery case venting ports. Each of the inserts are equipped with a vent aperture a portion of which is surrounded on its top surface by raised indicia which extend to the periphery of the inserts. An adhesive strip is applied to engage each disposable insert to form a circuitous venting passage therebetween. The strip also engages the sealing strip, as well as the edges of the battery case in such a manner so that, upon activation, the entire battery package may be removed and disposed of by loosening one end of the sealing strip and pulling that strip up and across the top of the battery to expose each of the fill holes for activation.

Abstract: Battery plate elements and separator elements are maintained in racks along opposite sides of a conveyor. Pivotally swingable vacuum pickup heads serve to withdraw plates and separators from their racks and deposit them onto the conveyor. A plurality of plates or separators are withdrawn simultaneously, and the conveyor is indexed from withdrawal station to withdrawal station for stacking the plates and separators one upon the other, alternately, whereby at any given time a plurality of plate and separator sandwiches are being formed, in different progressive stages. Capability is provided for adjustments for handling different sized plates and separators as well as the number of elements in a given stack. Synchronous drive means and adjustable vacuum means are disclosed.

Abstract: A maintenance free battery having explosion resistant characteristics for multi-celled battery containers. A battery cover has a main body with an elongate recess therein extending across its length. Within the first recess there are a plurality of vent well openings extending into the cells of the battery, and a plurality of vent plugs filling each opening which provide for the escape of gas and retard the escape of electrolyte. A recess plate fits snugly within the recess, the plate attaching to each of the vent plugs. Provisions are made to insure that the ends of the plate seal off the ends of the recess to prevent the leakage of gas between the plate ends and recess end walls.

Abstract: A novel punch and die assembly is disclosed wherein an intermediate punch-and-die member having an aperture defined therein floats between a punch member and a die member. Upon activation, the pucnh-and-die member remains stationary while the punch member deforms a workpiece portion into the aperture. As the deforming operation effected by the punch member is completed, the punch member seats on the punch-and-die member to clamp the workpiece therebetween, after which the biasing of the punch-and-die member into its stationary position is overcome and the punch member, punch-and-die member and workpiece move in unison towards the die member to complete the forming process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel electrode construction for use in extrusion-fusion type battery intercell welders, which alters the current carrying characteristics of the electrodes and produces a homogeneous weld exhibiting a superior grain structure, higher strength, and superior durability.

Abstract: A novel system for assembling industrial or motive power batteries is described which basically comprises a conveyor surface, a plurality of stacking box means freely movable across said conveyor surface, tilt table means for engaging in tilting said stacking box, and a novel burning apparatus for forming battery straps on any of a plurality of different sized battery stacks formed within said stacking box means. Additionally, a novel automated burning apparatus is provided wherein a plurality of torches are adapted for a square movement across the terminal lugs of the battery stack, thereby facilitating the formation of battery straps and terminal posts on each of a plurality of battery stacks during a single operation. Utilization of the present system facilitates the efficient manufacture of industrial or motive power batteries of any of a number of different sizes.

Abstract: Patent of invention "Safety Package of Toothpick Holder", comprising only one cardboard, laterally equipped with four faces (1-2-3-4) and an edge (5) for glueing at the inner part of the opposite face i.e. (4), and having, at the uppermost side, two edges (19-22) overlaying one another and another (26) with three cuttings (29) where pass a trapezoid projection (31) of another edge (30), in such a way that the foldable ears (32) of such projection (31) block the cover. Furthermore, there are, at the said edge (22), a cutting (25) in alignment with a hole (F) for the output of the toothpicks. Similar edges form the bottom.

Abstract: A novel mobile system for cleaning and processing catch basin and/or lagoon waste products is described wherein the degree of waste product dilution is carefully controlled prior to transmission to mobile dewatering truck capable of producing a substantially dry land fill suitable end product and water suitable for recirculation or environmentally acceptable discharge to a process head or sanitary sewer.

Abstract: A novel mobile system for cleaning and processing catch basin and/or lagoon waste products is described wherein the degree of waste product dilution is carefully controlled prior to transmission to a mobile dewatering truck. The truck comprises dewatering apparatus which is uniquely controlled to produce a substantially dry land fill suitable end product and water suitable for recirculation or environmentally acceptable discharge to a process head or sanitary sewer.

Abstract: Apparatus for injecting molten lead from a reservoir into a die mold cavity formed about an aperture in the wall of a plastic battery for casting lead-alloy battery terminal connectors. Batteries are positioned adjacent the molten lead reservoir of the apparatus and mold portions move together to hold the battery containers in a clamp-like action. Molten lead is die cast under pressure into the mold cavity in which a stainless steel threaded nut is positioned. The lead is forced through a heated chamber into a portion of the mold which may be water cooled. The mold is designed to allow venting of gases, thereby eliminating porosity; and the apparatus is designed to provide casting which is free of jagged projections in the sprue hole. The aperture in the battery wall is surrounded by a series of plastic annular rings extending outward from the battery wall but being a part thereof. The molten lead surrounds the annular rings and fills the spaces therebetween when it is injected into the cavity.