Abstract: A control circuit for controlling a vehicle window closing and door locking device, comprises a first circuit having three X-OR gates and one AND gate for determining the vehicle general conditions, a second circuit having AND gates and power transistors for determining the vehicle specific conditions, for energizing the individual window motors, and for activating the door lock solenoid. The windows will be closed and the doors will be locked if three conditions are met: (1) no one is seated inside the vehicle, (2) all doors are closed, and (3) the ignition key is not in the ignition.
Abstract: An arrangement of pins and open-mouthed slots provide an apparatus for interconnecting furniture modules to form a sectional sofa in order to enable rapid and easy blind connection, while permitting both ease in disconnection and elimination of stresses on the frames of adjoining sections, through the camming and interlocking action between pins and slots on rails on the respective adjacent modules.
Abstract: An illuminated fishing float for line fishing uses a tubular container for an illumination source of transparent elastomeric material telescoping into a supporting tube and having an end closure whereby the illumination source can be readily inserted, removed and replaced by detachment of the container and telescoped support tube.
Abstract: An underground water storage reservoir has a molded tank of attachable upper and lower bodies, the bodies being of common geometry nestable for storage and transportation prior to installation, the installed reservoir co-acting with a precipitation receiving roof of a building, water inlet, conduits, valve and overflow, controllable pump and a sump to utilize water from the reservoir.
Abstract: A coupling for interconnected members uses a pin positioned in holes perpendicular to the axes of the members, where the holes in each are formed and arranged by angular displacement so that the pin rotationally forces the members against one another for an interference fit.
Abstract: A feed magazine for feeding items for an envelope insertion apparatus is adjustable along three axes and includes a resiliently mounted adjustable floor plate which permits tilting adjustment about a lateral axis, and includes a jam detector for signaling misfeeds.
Abstract: A remote sensing smoke detector suitable for use in a building with hollow walls or ceilings defining inaccessable spaces such as attics, suspended ceilings or an attached closet, garage, or storage area having a main alarm and power source unit affixed on the interior surface of the wall or ceiling, with a mast positioning a sensor to provide a signal to the main alarm unit in the presence of combustion products in the space.