Abstract: This refrigerator unit (10) with a lighted door (20) includes a cabinet (12) defining a front opening (18). The door (20) is mounted to the cabinet (12) and includes a door frame (22) having top and bottom framing members (26 and 28) and side framing members (30 and 31). A lighting assembly (100, 200) is disposed adjacent one of the side framing members (30), and includes a base member (102, 202) which extends between the top and bottom framing members (26, 28) and conceals the lighting (134, 234) from sight outside of the refrigerator unit (10).

Abstract: A receptacle (10), such as an attache case or brief case, has a cover panel (22), back panel (24), front panel (26), top panel (30), bottom panel (32) opposing tabs (34) and opposing side panels (36). The case is made from a unitary sheet of expanded polyethylene. The expanded polyethylene sheet material is produced by encapsulating a thermoplastic blowing agent (azodicarbonamide) within an ethylene vinyl acetate carrier resin to form a pelletized compound which is combined with high-density polyethylene resin and extruded. The melt temperature of the pelletized blowing agent is lower than that of the polyethylene resin, and controls the expansion of the polyethylene resin.

Abstract: This portfolio (10) includes a fixed panel (14) and a sliding panel (12), with at least one storage area (16), and an attachment (18) between the sliding panel (12) and the fixed panel (14) to permit the sliding panel (12) to be moved outwardly from a retracted position to an extended position relative to said fixed panel (14) yet remain attached to the fixed panel (14) so that articles can be organized, stored and carried on the panel (12) in the portfolio (10) in the retracted position. The storage areas (16) may include self-closing pockets (40-46) that shut automatically when the sliding panel is retracted.

Abstract: This swivel connection (10) of metallic material includes a female block (12), a center spool (14) and a male spool (16) which provide substantially universal movement between a hose line connection (18) and pneumatic tool (1). A protective cover (80) is provided for the female block (12) and a protective cover (82) is provided for the exposed portion of the center spool (14). Both covers are of non-mar plastic material to protect finished surfaces with which the swivel connection (10) comes into contact during use. Both covers include access openings (92, 112) having snap-fitted removable caps (100, 120).

Abstract: This folder (10) includes covered pocket portions (12, 14) connected by a spine (16) and each separately reinforced. The reinforcing for one portion (12) includes a slide-stiffener assembly (20) and the reinforcing for the other portion includes at least one stiffener (160, 260) separated from the slide-stiffener assembly (20). The slide-stiffener assembly (20) includes a base unit (22) housing a sliding extension member (40) which can be extended to bridge the spine (16) to hold the two pocket portions (12, 14) in an open position and provide a rigid writing surface and retracted to permit the folder (10) to be folded for storage by the user.

Abstract: This panel assembly (30) for a merchandiser (10) includes frame assembly (34) includes attached to the merchandiser and wall (22) and an aracuate translucent sheet (34). The frame assembly (34) includes opposed side retaining rails (36) receiving the flexed arcuate sheet (34) in retained relation, a lower base member (46) having an arcuate front wall (52), and an upper cap member (56) having an arcuate front wall (62). The panel assembly (30) includes a back-lighting assembly (80) for illuminating the translucent sheet (34).

Abstract: This applicator mitt includes an inner pouch and an outer pouch providing a cover for the inner pouch. The inner pouch includes an outer face receiving a treating substance and is formed from a pair of panels, attached on two sides and one end and having separable margins on the other end to receive the hand portion of the user. The outer pouch can be a simple envelope or can be formed from a pair of panels attached to each other and to the inner pouch, said panels being removable to expose the inner pouch treating substance but remaining attached to the inner pouch during use.

Abstract: A protective system (10) for use in a vending machine (100) to protect vulnerable parts of the machine, such as the coin changer (130) selection switches, display, harnessing and the like, located below the bill validator (120), from being damaged when liquid is introduced into the bill validator by vandals. The system (10) includes a catch pan (12), attached to the vending machine (100) below the bill validator (120) and providing a reservoir having a bottom (14) and side portions (16, 18, 24 and 26) and a drainage opening (30) and a conduit (34) for carrying the liquid to a remote area.

Abstract: A receptacle (10), such as an attache case or brief case, has a cover panel (22), back panel (24), front panel (26), top panel (30), bottom panel (32) opposing tabs (34) and opposing side panels (36). The case is made from a unitary sheet of expanded polyethylene. The expanded polyethylene sheet material is produced by encapsulating a thermoplastic blowing agent (azodicarbonamide) within an ethylene vinyl acetate carrier resin to form a pelletized compound which is combined with high-density polyethylene resin and extruded. The melt temperature of the pelletized blowing agent is lower than that of the polyethylene resin, and controls the expansion of the polyethylene resin.

Abstract: This loudspeaker system intended primarily for woofers includes an enclosure (10) and a plurality of loudspeakers (16), each loudspeaker including a driver (18) having an axis, with the loudspeakers (16) being mounted in the enclosure (10) such that the axes of the drivers are arranged relative to each other to neutralize the vibration of the speakers.

Abstract: This recessed handle (10) may find particular use for refrigeration units, such as freezers and coolers, and includes a front wall (14) having a cut-out wall portion (30) bent to extend inwardly about a bend line (42) to leave a compatibly configurated opening (50). The handle (10) includes an outer frame member (32) for the opening (50) and an inner frame member (34) for the cut-out wall portion (30). The frame members (32 and 34) cooperate to provide a re-entrantly formed portion opposite the bend line (42) providing a finger hold and the frame members are connected by threaded fasteners (94).

Abstract: This retainer system for vending machine storage compartments includes opposed compartment walls and opposed elongate retainers selectively connected to associated compartment walls in adjustable relation lengthwise of the containers to engage selected contoured containers intermediate the length thereof to provide a stop inhibiting axial movement of said selected containers.

Abstract: This combination expansion valve and check valve (18) includes a valve body (22) having an inlet (24) and a outlet (26). A control-valve (28) is disposed between the inlet and the outlet which controls flow through the valve when refrigerant flow is normal and pressure is higher at the inlet than the outlet. A by-pass conduit (60) is connected between the inlet and the outlet. A check valve (58) is disposed in the by-pass conduit within the valve to block flow through the conduit when the expansion valve is operating and to permit flow through the conduit when flow is reversed.

Abstract: This proportioner (10) is used in conjunction with a water supply connector (12) to provide a fluid mixing device for water and liquid detergent. The proportioner (10) includes a valve body (20) providing an inlet nozzle (14) and an air gap chamber (15) and an outlet (18) housing a venturi system (16). The venturi system (16) includes a venturi nozzle (40) aligned with the inlet nozzle (14) and having deflecting flats (42), a venturi tube (46) and a venturi throat (52) communicating with a detergent induction fitting (50).

Abstract: This vending machine dispensing assembly (10) for dispensing containers of different diameter includes a storage compartment (1) having an exit passage defined by a turnstile member (20) on one side and an arcuate stop member (30) on the other side. The stop member (30) is disposed in adjustable relation from the fixed axis (22) of the turnstile member (20) to determine the diameter of the articles passing therebetween. The stop member (30) is adjustably mounted between the end walls (16, 18) of the compartment (1) on upper and lower rods (32, 34).

Abstract: This applicator mitt includes an inner pouch and an outer pouch providing a cover for the inner pouch. The inner pouch includes an outer face receiving a treating substance and is formed from a pair of panels, attached on two sides and one end and having separable margins on the other end to receive the hand portion of the user. The outer pouch can be a simple envelope or can be formed from a pair of panels attached to each other and to the inner pouch, said panels being removable to expose the inner pouch treating substance but remaining attached to the inner pouch during use.

Abstract: A re-usable nozzle for dispensing a flowable product from a resilient container has a removable one-way valve which facilitates cleaning and sterilisation of the nozzle. When the nozzle is used for dispensing a flowable pharmaceutical, the nozzle controls the amount of suck back of pharmaceutical into the nozzle on completion of dispensing. With a stand off of the valve float from the valve seat during dispensing of about one eighth of an inch (1) the suck back is sufficient to draw any drop of contaminated pharmaceutical at the tip of nozzle on completion of dispensing into the nozzle so as to reduce the risk of contamination of the environment and (2) the suck back is sufficiently small to minimize the risk of damage to any tissue with which the nozzle is intimately associated. Furthermore, with the distance from the valve seat to the nozzle tip being at least about three times the stand off, no contaminated pharmaceutical may enter the container so that the container may be re-used.

Abstract: This applicator mitt includes an inner pouch and an outer pouch providing a cover for the inner pouch. The inner pouch includes an outer face receiving a treating substance and is formed from a pair of panels, attached on two sides and one end and having separable margins on the other end to receive the hand portion of the user. The outer pouch can be a simple envelope or can be formed from a pair of panels attached to each other and to the inner pouch, said panels being removable to expose the inner pouch treating substance but remaining attached to the inner pouch during use.

Abstract: This seamer (10) with back-up assembly (50) includes a first table (30) supporting one of the workpieces W1, a second table (32) supporting the other of the workpieces W2, fingers (40, 42) clamping the workpieces to the table, and an improved back-up assembly (50) disposed between the first and second table (30, 32). The back-up assembly (50) includes an elongate back-up bar (52), a holder (54) carrying the back-up bar (52), a support (70) disposed in spaced relation from the holder (54), inflatable hoses (80, 82) operatively disposed between the holder (54) and the support (70), and a control system (88) inflating the hoses to adjust the elevation of the back-up bar (52) relative to the workpieces W1 and W2. The assembly (50) is slidingly removable as a unit to facilitate removal of the back-up bar (52).