Abstract: A detergent composition and method may have the soil anti-redeposition properties significantly and unexpectedly improved by incorporating into the detergent composition an effective amount of an anti-redeposition agent. The anti-redeposition agent is a modified vegetable protein material such as a soy protein isolate which has been modified with an ionic monomer. Ionic monomers which have been found to be especially effective at improving the anti-redeposition properties of washing detergent compositions are cationic epoxide monomers, cationic acrylate monomers and cationic chlorohydrin monomers. Anionic or carboxylated soy protein derivatives have also been shown to be effective anti-redeposition agents.

Abstract: In the case of conventional seal arrangements comprising a sealing ring (5) consisting of a tough-elastic plastic material and a rubber-elastic stressing ring (6), where one edge (53) of the sealing ring (5) is in contact with the circumference of a rod (1), the pressing force encountered at the edge is dependent, to a very high degree, on the fluid pressure because the fluid pressure acts upon the circumferential surface of the sealing ring (5) either directly or via the rubber-elastic stressing ring (6). The pressing force, which consequently rises considerably in the presence of high fluid pressure, leads to high frictional forces at the sealing edge (53), which increase even further in the course of operating time.

Abstract: This roll mounting assembly (10) for mounting a meter roll between opposed sideframes (12) includes a meter roll (20) and opposed mounting blocks (28) each receiving a journal end (22) of the meter roll (20). The mounting blocks (28) are pivotally mounted to associated sideframes (12) by retractable pivot pin assemblies (30) for swinging movement of the roll (20). Threadedly adjustable members (50) are pivotally mounted to the sideframes (12) and are engageable with the mounting blocks (28) to adjust the location of the mounting blocks (28), and therefore the meter roll (20), to swing the meter roll (20) into and out of engagement with an anilox roll (120).

Abstract: This adjustment mechanism (30) is for a printing press (10) providing a train of modules (12) driven by a common lineshaft (20) having a ninety degree (90.degree.) drive for a roll 18. The drive includes a worm (22) mounted to the lineshaft (20) engaging a worm gear (24) carried by the roll (18) such that axial movement of the worm (22) rotates the worm gear (24) and adjusts the register of the roll. The adjustment mechanism (30) includes a threadedly extensible member (50) engageable with one side of the worm (22) to urge the worm (22) in one direction and a compression spring (52) mounted on the other side of the worm (22) to urge the worm (22) in the opposite direction.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for removing detected tramp material (TM) in a flow of material (M) moving along a primary flow path (P). The tramp material is deflected into one of two deflection paths (P1, P2) which are located of opposite sides of the material flow path. A scoop (29) is responsive to the detection of tramp material to deflect it into one of the deflection paths. The scoop is transported over rails (45, 47) between the deflection paths and across the primary flow path by a carriage (43) driven by a penumatic cylinder and rope and pulley unit (65). An actuator unit (91) repositions the scoop after each traversal of the flow path so it can deflect tramp material on its next traverse of the primary flow path.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for removing asbestos insulation. A pipe (7) delivers a fluid such as a surfactant to tines (13) which are attached to the pipe. The tines have a tapered end (17) for puncturing the covering (C) over the asbestos and the tines penetrate partially through the thickness of asbestos. Fluid discharged through the tines saturate the asbestos so it can be removed.

Abstract: An improvement to a gravity feed dispenser (D) for containers (C) having a guide assembly (A). The dispenser (D) includes spaced apart, longitudinally extending rails (34) and the improvement comprises a rectangular shaped overlay (3) of a low friction material. The overlay spans at least two rails and has a pair of longitudinally extending fingers (7) having outwardly turned ends (11) by which the overlay is attached to the two rails in a snap-fitting relation to secure the overlay in place.

Abstract: The rolls of a rolling mill have working rolls which may be quickly changed, with the associated tools. The rolling machine has an angular trunnion, at least on one end of the working roll, supported in a divided clamping part of a driving shaft having a mating fixture. The other end of the working roll may have a circular trunnion or a non-circular trunnion removably supported by a guiding and supporting shaft.

Abstract: A structure for sealing the gap between two concentric machine parts which are arranged to move relative to each other comprises a sealing ring which is made of a tough-elastic plastic material and which bears upon the contact surface of the second machine part by sealing edges arranged near its ends, the surface of the sealing ring facing the bottom of the groove being provided with an annular groove of substantially trapezoidal cross-section. The space bettween the sealing edges is connected with the bottom of the annular groove by one radial bore. A stressing ring of a rubber-elastic material is arranged in the annular groove, between the sealing ring and the bottom of the groove, which loads the sealing ring in the radial direction and which has an axial cross sectional length smaller than that of the sealing ring. The stressing ring is perfectly fixed by this arrangement relative to the sealing ring.

Abstract: This thermostatic expansion valve (12) is intended for use in a refrigeration system (10) which includes a compressor (14), a condenser (16) and an evaporator (18). The valve (12) includes a valve body (20) having an inlet (26) and an outlet (28). A valve port (34) and a valve element (38) are disposed between the inlet and outlet. Upper and lower diaphragm assemblies (24, 25) are provided at each end of the valve (12) connected to associated sensing bulbs (56, 58) at the inlet and outlet respectively of the evaporator (18). A push rod assembly (40) operatively interconnects the upper and lower diaphragm assemblies (24, 25) and modulates the valve element (38) in response to the change in differential temperature across the evaporator. A compression spring (36) acts directly on the valve element and provides an adjustable feature.

Abstract: This container system can be used for a delivery van (10) having an interior floor covering (18) providing the loop component of a hook and loop fastener. The floor covering provides attachment for a tray (24) having VELCRO strips (32) on the bottom (26) providing the hook component of the hook and loop fastener. The tray (24) can have tapered sides (28) adapted to receive the compatibly configurated container (40) of a relatively tall floral package (22). The floral package (22) includes a cooperating, tapered sleeve (42) which is sandwiched between the two containers when the floral package (22) is placed within the awaiting tray (24). The gripping interaction between the VELCRO strips (32) on the tray (24) and the floor covering (18) resists the tendency of the package to overturn and slide.

Abstract: When vaporizing a sample substance consisting of big molecules, in particular for the purpose of mass-spectroscopic examinations, the energy introduced for the vaporization process may lead to thermolytic decomposition of the sample substance. In order to prevent such decomposition, the invention proposes that the sample substance be mixed, prior to its irradiation, with a matrix material which is easily decomposed under the influence of the laser beam pulses. The matrix may consist of a material which absorbs the radiation and which is easily decomposed thermolytically, or else of a material which is permeable to laser radiation, but mixed with a metal powder. When the mixture is exposed to laser beam pulses, the instable matrix material will decompose first whereby the embedded molecules of the sample substance are set free. It is possible in this manner to prevent, practically completely, the molecules of the sample substance from being destructed.

Abstract: A high moisture, high energy liquid feed supplement and concentrate for animals (ruminants, cattles) is disclosed which is capable of remaining in stable suspension while containing a high porportion of fat. The suspension is maintained by salts of fatty acids formed in the added fat. Formation of the fatty acid salts is produced by reacting an aqueous base with the fat at an elevated temperature to form the fatty acid salts therein and subsequently adding the additional materials therein.

Abstract: This article attaching apparatus (10) for attaching a coin or similar object (38) to each of a sequence of continuously moving carrying sheets (14) includes a vacuum belt conveyor (24) for transporting the carrying sheets through a gumming station (26), where said sheets are provided with an adhesive area (34), to a location below a coin storage assembly (81). The coin storage assembly includes a feed tube (142) from which an individual coin is deposited onto the carrying sheet adhesive patch without interruption of the forward movement of the carrying sheet (14) by a feed wheel assembly (80) the feed assembly being mounted to a support frame (60) and disposed between the coin storage assembly and the carrying sheet. The feed wheel assembly includes a rotatable feed wheel (102) having opposed inserts (122, 124) each provided with a circumferentially disposed coin-receiving groove (134).

Abstract: A rotary die hold down unit (10) is carried between opposed sideframes (12) of a printing press and includes a clamping unit (14) carried by each sideframe and a cross member (22) extending between said clamping units. The clamping units each include a base (34) having quick-release pins (62) for attachment to the sideframes. The sideframes include vertical slots (18) and an elongate adjustment member (52), is received by an adaptor sleeve (48) threadedly connected to the base and extending into the sideframe slot, the adjustment member and the sleeve cooperating to provide coarse and fine adjustment capability of the adjustment member. The cross member includes pressure blocks (20) at each end received within the sideframe slots for engagement by the adjustment members, and a pair of spaced roller blocks (24) having rollers (26) engageable with the rotary die (32) respectively at points on each side of the axis of rotation of said rotary die.

Abstract: This coin divertor assembly (12) includes a body (14), defining a coin-entry path (20) and first and second coin exit paths (24, 26). A divertor member 30 is mounted to the body and is actuated by a pulsed solenoid for movement between first and second positions to divert coins C to one or other of said coin-exit paths. A biased latch member (50) is pivotally mounted to the body. The latch member is held against rotation by engagement with the divertor member when the divertor member is in the first position and engages the divertor member to hold the divertor member against rotation to the first position when the divertor member is in the second position. The divertor member is held until the latch member is rotated from the support position and the latch member may include an arm (56) extending into a coin-exit path, which can be coin-impacted to rotate the latch member out of engagement with the divertor member to permit the divertor member to return to its first position.

Abstract: A barbecue grill support frame (1) is provided for mounting onto upper and lower support rails (U, L). An upper frame (3) includes elongate side members (5A, 5B) each of which has a hook shaped inner end (7A, 7B) for attaching the side members to the upper rail and a transverse frame (9) attached to the side members at opposite points. A pair of elongate inclined telescopically adjustable leg members (15A, 15B) are pivotally attached to the side members and brackets (27A, 27B) carried by the lower support rail are pivotally connected to one end of an associated leg member. Auxiliary side panels (31A, 31B) are attachable to each side of the upper frame. In one embodiment the transverse frame includes an elongate member (11) and a circular member (13) and in another embodiment the transverse frame includes a pair of elongate transverse members (111, 113).