Abstract: An attachment is slidably engaged with the blade of a caliper-type measuring device. The attachment carries a contact element which is sized to be inserted into the groove between adjacent threads and abut each thread. The pitch diameter of threads are measured by opposed attachments carried by the respective blades of the calipers. Axial alignment of the contact member within the thread groove is accommodated by sliding arrangement between the attachment and the blade.

Abstract: A sparged air distilled water recovery system comprising a closed tank having spaced end walls. Passing through one end wall is a conduit that is connected at one end to a source of supply of water under pressure and terminating in a jet nozzle. An overflow drain is mounted in the opposite end wall and maintains substantially constant the level of water in the tank. A closed vapor and air circulating system extends from the end wall having the overflow drain to the end wall in which the jet nozzle is mounted. This system comprises a tube having one end mounted in the end wall with the overflow and which end is open at a level above the water in the tank. Included in this tube is a blower for circulating the mixture of water vapor and air. The other end of this tube then enters a condenser at one end while a second tube extends from the other end of the condenser to the end wall in which the jet nozzle is mounted.

Abstract: A floor-supported cushion assembly comprising a seat pad of foam material encased in one end portion of a fabric envelope, a back pillow consisting of a pillowcase filled with shredded polyurethane foam and received in the other end portion of the envelope, and a fabric hinge formed by portions of said envelope between said end portions. A zipper is installed in the envelope in its back and extends longitudinally into both end portions. The method of making the cushion assembly is also an important aspect of the invention.

Abstract: A drinking receptacle cover comprises two layers of a rigid resilient material which are circular in shape. An annular downwardly opening channel is formed at the periphery of the two layers which are snugly assembled. This channel receives the top rim portion of a drinking receptacle, and to secure the assembled relation the outer wall of the channel is formed with an inwardly extending bead which engages said rim portion. Both layers have an opening adjacent to the channel. This opening is normally closed by a valve which is generally of the same shape as the opening and also comprises two layers. The lower layer comprises an inner vertical wall and two sidewalls which diverge towards the periphery and are joined at their outer ends by a curved endwall. These side and end walls are formed with a continuous outwardly extending flange. The top layer is also formed with an inner vertical wall, side walls diverging therefrom and a curved end wall.

Abstract: A frusto-conical drinking cup which is open at the top and a lid which is removably attached thereto by a "snap" connection. The lid comprises a top wall and an annular skirt depending therefrom. This lid is of a flexible plastic having the property of elasticity to a high degree. It is formed with a slit in close proximity to its periphery and cut on the bias to provide a drinking opening when the lid material is depressed. It is also formed with a straight slit at a site diametrically opposite to the drinking opening and spaced inwardly from the periphery a greater distance than the drinking valve opening. This lid provides a relief valve when the lid is depressed. The lid is fairly thin and is formed with a generally circular reinforcing rib spaced from its periphery and another reinforcing rib between the slit and arranged diametrically of the lid.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a compact photograph developer and printer which is contained in a cabinet adapted to receive exposed film and to deliver printed pictures therefrom. The photograph developer and printer being adapted for use in public places and being fully automatic upon the insertion of exposed film therein to process the film, expose it and print photographs which are automatically delivered through a light trap opening in the housing to the operator. The housing contains novel film transport means including an adhesive film transport tape adhesively engageable with the marginal edges of film beyond the picture area thereof for pulling the film through the developer and processing tanks as well as the dryer. The machine also contains an exposing and printing facility as well as a print paper processing and developing tank means, all contained in the housing in light tight conditions.

Abstract: A plate like member, having a plurality of apertures therethrough, carries a reservoir having a removal closure member with a lifting rotor. Bubble forming solution is held in the reservoir. The device is propelled into rotating flight. During flight, the rotor lifts the closure member from the reservoir, freeing the solution which is distributed by centrifugal force as a film on the upper surface of the plate like member and over the apertures. Bubbles are produced in response to air passing through the apertures and the film of bubble producing solution.

Abstract: A space toy including an outer casing which resembles a flying saucer and houses a radio receiver and a blinking light system. Three legs project beneath the bottom of the casing, with one leg being connected to the radio to provide an on/off switch and for volume adjustment. Another leg is connected to the radio for tuning purposes. The casing includes a turret which houses a plurality of lights which are connected into a system for causing them to blink on and off in a haphazard manner. The turret includes a dome and upstanding therefrom is a switch lever which resembles an antenna and which turns the lighting system on and off.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a simple drill sharpener for sharpening cutting points of twist drills; the sharpener having a drill guide and holder adapted to hold a drill in certain axial alignment and having means for engaging the trailing edge of one flute of a drill in cooperation with an abutment means which supports the shank end of the drill such that when one facet of the drill point is ground on a grinding wheel, torque is imparted to the drill and forcing it in a rotary direction to maintain it in firm engagement with said flute edge engaging means and with said abutment means, thereby precisely maintaining longitudinal axial position of the drill, and fixing the drill against rotation relative to the holder.

Abstract: A kit for converting a conventional rake having one row of tines to one having two rows of tines in back-to-back relation. The kit comprises a straight attachment bar having sawteeth on one edge and three clamping plate assemblies, each of which consists of a pair of complemental plates shaped to have the back bar of a conventional rake snugly received therebetween, and a pair of bolts and nuts which clamp the plates toward each other. A shim is also provided for each plate assembly which adapts the latter to a conventional rake having a particular curvature in its back bar and tines.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a trash container and compactor for trash collecting vehicles; the container being removeably carried on a vehicle chassis and the container having a generally box like configuration and being provided with a moveable trash compacting side pivotally connected with the container; the vehicle chassis having a compactor arm adapted to cooperate with the pivotally moveable side of the trash container such that the actuator alternately opens and closes said moveable side of said container for compacting trash therein; the side of the container being pivoted at its lower portion and the upper portion of the container being moveable generally away therefrom to alternately provide a trash receiving opening in the upper portion of the container.

Abstract: A mechanical golf green designed primarily for installation in a waste area such as a desert and on a mound of sand or comparable material. The mechanism comprises a central cylindrical cup and two annular compartments concentric with the cup. The cup and each of the annular compartments is formed with an inverted conical bottom terminating in a discharge opening. A return conduit is provided for each of these openings and has one end connected to the conical bottom and the other end to a sectional return receptacle which includes indicia for each section identifying the source from which a golf ball is returned.

Abstract: A divider plate having a strainer basket depending therefrom is positioned in a skimmer apparatus intermediate the skimming inlet and the lower end. A conduit passes through the basket and communicates with the drain inlet in the bottom of the skimmer which also includes an outlet from which water is drawn by the swimming pool pump. The conduit is aligned with a water passage in the divider plate. A coupling member affixed to the hose associated with vacuum cleaning equipment is passed through the water passage and engaged with the conduit. The coupling blocks water flow from the drain inlet and has an exit therethrough for movement of water from the hose to the outlet of the skimmer. Valve means are provided for selectively closing the water passage and for selectively retarding water flow from the drain inlet.

Abstract: A cylindrical rotor is rotatably mounted within the bore of a housing. A plurality of passages arranged in concentric annular rows extend through the rotor. Each passage is generally rectangular in cross section and is inclined with respect to the axis of the rotor. The rotor is forced to rotate in response to a gaseous stream moving through the bore and the passages. Liquid particles entrained within the gaseous stream are atomized in response to the movement of the rotor.

Abstract: An electrically conductive outer body is provided with engagement means at one end thereof for connection to the access port of a fixed device within a cable transmission system. An inner body carrying a surge protector device is disposed within the outer body. The inner body is adjustably moveable to bring the surge protector device into contact with the electrical contact means normally accessible through the access port.

Abstract: A body has bottom, side and end elements which form a liquid containing vessel. Carried by the end elements, are a pair of opposed fixtures which support a bowling pin for horizontal axial alingnment. A flexible diaphram forms one wall of a fluid containing chamber carried by a cover member, which is hingedly affixed to the body. Extending over the diaphram is a scrubbing pad which is placed in juxtaposition with the bowling pin when the cover member is in the closed position. The scrubbing pad conforms to the contour of the rotating and wetted bowling pin in response to pressure of the fluid upon the diaphram.

Abstract: A panel fence construction having a plurality of spaced apart posts having lower ends embedded in a foundation; the posts being flat strap like members having opposite edges extending toward opposite sides of the fence; clips fixed to the opposite sides of the posts and supporting adjacent ends of superimposed panels which are superimposed in edge to edge relationship with each other; the panels being of cementatious material and having steel edge members fixed thereto; the metal edge members carried by the aforementioned clips secured to said posts; and the clips being welded to the posts and the metal edge reinforcing members being welded to the clips.

Abstract: A trash container with a bustle and a bustle actuator is removeably carried on a vehicle with a tiltable chassis. The container has a generally box like configuration and a moveably trash compacting side pivotally connected to the container. The vehicle chassis has a pivotally mounted compactor arm adapted to cooperate with the pivotally moveable compacting side of the trash container such that the compactor arm alternately opens and closes the moveable side of the container for compacting trash therein. A ledge structure on the vehicle chassis supports the pivotal axis of the moveable side of the container in co-axial alignment with the pivotal axis of the compactor arm. The container is moved on and off of the chassis by tilting the chassis and connecting the compactor arm to the container by a chain. A crusher is pivotally mounted on the trash container to force trash downwardly into the container. Inclined racks are provided for supporting the containers when they are not on a vehicle.