Abstract: A push button switch device for use in applications, such as pedestrian signal control buttons and elevator buttons, that require identification of a direction associated with the switch device. The switch device has a pointer on the front end of the push button which points radially of the push button axis and is angularly adjustable about this axis relative to a fixed support mounting the switch device to change the pointing direction of the pointer relative to the support. Features are provided for the prevention of entry of water to a position in the control button structure wherein it could freeze and hinder operation.

Abstract: A float valve assembly has a liquid passage with upper and lower ends opening to upper and lower liquid receiving spaces, valve seats about the upper and lower ends of the passage, and upper and lower float valves within the spaces movable into and from seating contract with the valve seats to open and close the passage ends in response to rising and lowering liquid levels in the spaces. The opening movement of one float valve is adjustable to regulate flow rate through the passage.

Abstract: A hardtop storage apparatus for storing a removable automobile hardtop has an overhead hoist including a depending lifting member attached to a sling including sling members which extend around and under opposite extremities of the hardtop and across the underside of the hardtop and are releasably joined at the underside of the hardtop in such a way that the sling members support the hardtop with a cradling action and without any direct attachment of the sling members to the hardtop when the hoist is operated to lift the sling and hardtop to an elevated storage position. Certain of the sling members are spaced by a stabilizing member to maintain the cradled hardtop in a balanced position. One disclosed embodiment of the hardtop storage apparatus has a fabric cover which encloses the stored hardtop and mounts a sleeve containing the stabilizing bar of the hardtop sling.

Abstract: A fastener for securing an object is formed of a resilient material and includes an opening therethrough. At least two lines, such as a shoestring, cord, rope, twine, string, or similar article, extending from the object are disposed through the opening in substantially the same direction. By pulling on respective ends of the line in opposite directions, the fastener is distorted for providing a gripping action between the fastener and the lines. In one embodiment, the fastener is an annular member having the lines wrapped at least once around a wall of the fastener. As the ends of the line are pulled, the annular member twists and rolls into a shape having at least one loop, such as a figure eight type shape. In another embodiment, the fastener is a tubular member. As the ends of the line are pulled, one open end of the tubular member rolls toward an opposite open end of the tubular member.

Abstract: A fishing rod belt has a waist bar, belt strap, latch, center bar, a pair of wings, and a plurality of gimbals for engaging a fishing rod. The waist bar and belt strap extend about the waist of a person and are secured with the latch. The center bar has an end attached to the waist bar and is attached to the wings. The gimbals are attached to the center bar in spaced relation and enable the securing of the fishing rod in different positions. The wings are contoured and adapted to flex to provide a comfortable barrier between the fishing rod belt and legs of the person. The center bar may define a channel with first and second edge walls with the gimbals extending between the walls in spaced-apart relation. The latch may be a seat belt type of buckle or a slot and pin mechanism.

Abstract: Apparatus or kit is provided for use in a sliding closure for the automatic return of the sliding closure to its closed position after being moved to an open position, and includes a corner insert member adapted to fit within an upper corner structure of the sliding closure, with pulley mounted thereon, a cable trained about the pulley and attached to a stationary frame with a weight suspended from the cable in a vertical stile of the sliding closure.

Abstract: The two sides of a multiple cavity mold having electroformed mold cavities for molding intraocular lenses with integral haptics are made by a preferred electroforming procedure involving the use of either a single primary master having a single cavity corresponding to the portion of the lens at either side of its median plane transverse to its optic axis if the lens to be molded is symetrical about both this transverse median plane and its longitudinal median plane containing the optic axis, or a pair of primary masters having single cavities, respectively, corresponding to the portions of each lens at opposite sides of its transverse median plane if the lens is unsymmetrical about either plane.

Abstract: Carbon deposits and related residue are removed from he internal surfaces of components of an internal combustion engine, particularly the fuel ports of a carbureted engine and the injection nozzles of a fuel injection engine, by circulating an engine conditioning fuel, through the engine utilizing a conditioning fuel pump, preferably driven by a fluid driven motor, for pumping conditioning fuel to the engine. The conditioning apparatus can detect leakage of the fuel pressure regulator of a fuel injected engine and can operate in both a one-line mode in which conditioning fuel flows one way from the apparatus to the engine and a two-line mode wherein the conditioning fuel is recirculated through the engine and conditioning apparatus. A preferred embodiment provides diagnostic features for checking the conditioning apparatus and certain engine components.

Abstract: A detachably mounted pallet tool is utilized on the arms of a carousel printing machine and work support pallets thereon to provide a more efficient and rapid registration with stationary screen frames associated with the machine, without removal of work support pallets from the arms. A bracket on an arm and cooperating fitting on the pallet tool provide for quick, detachable mounting and removal of the pallet tool.

Abstract: Operation of a vapor lamp light source for instrumentation utilizes a lamp manager controller for instant-on and precise temperature control to enhance and control output at specified wavelengths by monitoring and discriminating the spectral output of the lamp, and adjusting lamp current and temperature to maintain specific wavelength and light flux. Specific wavelengths can be selected and the wavelength automatically monitored for output level by control of a cold spot by an electrothermal device and a monitor. Lamp temperature, current and flux level at a selected wavelength are controlled.

Abstract: A support arm extends from the press arm toward the frame. A sleeve is slidably mounted on the support arm to contact the frame in the rest position. A cable and pulley system, including a pulley mounted to the sleeve, links the press arm to the resistance. Adjustment of the sleeve along the support arm adjusts the rest position of the press arm without slackening the cable.

Abstract: The several screen frames of a multistation screen printing machine, such as a carousel screen printer, having multiple work supports movable to the printer stations in succession to effect successive printing of screen images on work pieces fixed to the supports are precisely registered with the work supports by providing each frame with registration means precisely located relative to the screen image on the frame, providing a selected work support with registration means precisely located relative to the printing position of a work piece on the selected support, effecting movement of the selected work support to the print stations in succession, adjusting the corresponding screen frame to directly align its registration means with the registration means on the selected work support, and securing the frame in fixed position.

Abstract: A handgun holster has detent features, preferably confronting detent jaws mounted on inside surfaces of the holster adapted to be displaced by the trigger guard of a handgun upon insertion of the handgun, then to move into engagement with the trigger guard to present detent force to resist handgun withdrawal. Substantial resistance is provided to withdrawal by an unauthorized person positioned in front of or to the rear of the person carrying the holster. Spacing between detent jaws may be provided by adjustable spacer mounting assemblies mounted between the holster sides.

Abstract: The several screen frames of a multistation screen printing machine, such as a carousel screen printer, having multiple work supports movable to the printer stations in succession to effect successive printing of screen images on work pieces fixed to the supports are precisely registered with the work supports by providing each frame with two and preferably three registration points precisely located relative to the screen image on the frame, providing a selected work support with the same number of registration points precisely located relative to the position of a work piece on the selected support, effecting movement of the selected work support to the print stations in succession, adjusting the corresponding screen frame to directly align its registration points with the registration points on the selected work support, and securing the frame in fixed position relative to its respective print station while the frame and work support are firmly held in fixed position by registration pins extending between

Abstract: A screen frame assembly for mounting a printing screen includes a rectangular screen frame proper having a rectangular opening, and screen anchor members removably secured to frame anchor members along the four sides of the frame opening and having bonding surfaces to be adhesively or otherwise bonded to the screen edges for securing the screen to the frame. The screen anchor members are separable from the frame anchor members to clean the screen anchor members for reuse and to replace screen anchor members which are damaged or otherwise unusable.

Abstract: Liquid flowing through a conduit is sampled for analysis by positioning within the conduit a removable liquid sampling device having a liquid sample collection chamber and an inlet to the chamber opening to the interior of the conduit below the liquid level in the conduit such that liquid enters the chamber from the conduit, and when the collection chamber contains a liquid sample of desired volume, removing the sampling device from the conduit for shipment to a laboratory where the collected sample is analyzed. Wet season and dry season water sampling embodiments of the invention are described for sampling water within a storm drain system during high water flow wet seaons and low water flow dry seasons to monitor for the presence of and to locate the sources of toxic substances and other contaminants in the water.

Abstract: An improved davit mounting assembly is provided which is mounted on a generally circular mounting plate to enable positioning of the assembly at any selected rotational angle to accommodaate particular building structural contours or features. The davit mounting assembly is removably and rotatably mounted on the circular mounting plate.