Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically leveling a band of fibers such as sliver, roving and the like by varying the drafting speed of a drafting mechanism responsive to variations in the thickness of the band. Analogue signals are produced by variations in the thickness of the band and are converted to digital signals for being stored in a digital register. After a period of time, corresponding with the time for conveyance of the scanned point in the sliver up to and into the draft zone, the information is read out of the storage register and converted back to an analogue signal. The analogue signal is compared with another signal representing the actual drafting speed for producing a compared signal for controlling the drafting speed.

Abstract: An abduction pillow is illustrated wherein a wedge-shaped body is constructed of synthetic foam material for positioning the limbs in cushioned fixed divergent position and means are also illustrated for supporting and cradling the foot and ankle portions of an orthopedic patient.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing impurities from fibrous material such as cotton comprising a first and second clothed driven roller with said second clothed driven roller being in fiber transfer relation with said first clothed roller. A rotating cylindrical cage is provided for receiving said fibrous material from said second clothed roller by means of an air stream flowing through a passage which tapers towards said cylindrical cage. A suction is applied to the interior of the cylindrical cage for drawing air through the periphery of the cage for removing impurities from the fibrous material passing therethrough. Passages are associated with said first and second clothed rollers and have separating edges provided therein for aiding in removing impurities from said fibrous material as it passes over said rollers.

Abstract: A ventilated smoking pipe comprises a bowl having a cavity and an integral stem portion with a short passageway adjacent a bottom portion of the bowl opening into the bowl cavity at one end and into the stem at the remote end. A longitudinal ventilation chamber is formed in the stem communicating with the passageway in the bowl having a substantially uniform cross-section larger than that of the passageway and extending from adjacent the bowl on one end along substantially the entire length of the stem. An air hole is formed in the stem communicating with the ventilation chamber intermediate the end thereof for introducing fresh outside air into the chamber reducing the moisture content and cooling the smoke as it passes through the stem.

Abstract: A ventilated stove for use in recreational vehicles and the like that includes an oven which is divided into an upper and lower compartment. Positioned between the upper and the lower compartments is a gas burner. A reversible blower communicates with the oven through a duct and can be selectively rotated for causing the air to flow upwards over the burner into the upper oven or downwards through the burner to the lower compartment of the oven. An access door is provided in the rear of the oven so that food can be inserted in the oven from outside of the vehicle. A valve means is provided in the duct for withdrawing combustible by-products from surface burners carried on top of the stove.

Abstract: An open-end spinning device wherein yarn is produced in a spinning compartment and withdrawn therefrom by yarn-withdrawal rollers and a winding device. The yarn storage device is interposed between the yarn-withdrawal rollers and the winding device. A knock-off motion is positioned between the spinning compartment and the yarn withdrawal rollers for producing a signal responsive to changes in tension in the yarn. THe yarn storage device includes a roller storage which is driven in a forward direction for accumulating a supply of yarn that is to be fed to the winding device. The roller storage can also be rotated in a reverse direction for withdrawing yarn therefrom during a piecing operation. A yarn gripper is provided for gripping the yarn upon a change in tension in the yarn.

Abstract: A flow control device is provided for delivering a fluid flow in one direction only while providing for venting of a backflow of fluid in an opposite direction wherein a plurality of self-contained check valve units are slideably received in an elongated housing with one of the check valve units additionally functioning to control the venting of the back flow through an opening formed in the housing wall.

Abstract: A counterbalance bearing assembly for supporting and positively positioning an end of a cylinder which has a shaft extending axially therefrom. The shaft of the cylinder extends through a first bearing. Movable apparatus is provided for supporting the first bearing and, in turn, the cylinder with the shaft extending therethrough. A guide bearing assembly engages the cylinder and positively positions the cylinder. The guide bearing includes a lower block having an arcuate shaped surface thereon and an upper block. A layer of material having a low coefficient of friction is carried on the arcuate surface of the lower block for supporting the cylinder and permitting the cylinder to rotate thereon. Apparatus is provided for adjustably moving the lower block so that the cylinder can be accurately and positively positioned during operation.

Abstract: An apparatus is illustrated which is especially useful for cleaning the flats of a textile carding machine wherein a rotatable suction conduit has circumferentially spaced slots therein which are successively exposed in cleaning relation to successive flat or carding surfaces by means of a substantially imperforate flexible cover sheet extending about the rotatable suction conduit, being fixed on one end so that the cover extends as a shroud preferably extending in the direction of rotation of the conduit away from the fixed end so as to leave an opening between opposed ends of the shroud. The shroud covers the slots rendering them inactive so that only that slot portion between opposed ends of the shroud actively exert suction. Thus, the suction is concentrated at a specific area, between the ends of the cover, adjacent a limited portion of a flat while permitting rotation of the suction conduit without buildup of excessive lint accumulation as to interfere with the operation of the conduit.

Abstract: A dispensing device for rapidly dispensing a plurality of uniform dough masses is illustrated wherein an axially movable lid member is provided for aiding the flow of dough from the interior of a dough chamber through a dispensing outlet carried adjacent a bottom end of the chamber and a separator member is provided for snychronized movement with the lid member to sever a predetermined amount of dough as it flows from the dispensing outlet forming a separated dough mass of uniform amount and shape.

Abstract: Magnet means are illustrated carried along the raceboard of a shuttless loom extending within as well as outside the warpshed for exerting a stabilizing force until the opposed rapiers have reached a position outside the warpshed on a return stroke.

Abstract: A bottle centering and sealing device for use on a bottle filling machine which includes a centering cup having a nonmetallic housing with a conical shaped recess in the bottom thereof. A cylindrical seal is carried adjacent the top of the recess which provides a seal between the top of the bottle and the bottom of a filling tank when the bottle is raised for filling liquid therein. The centering cup is supported on a horizontally extending arm which rides up vertically on a guide rail. The centering cup is loosely carried within the horizontal arm for aiding in aligning the bottle relative to the filling spout and vent tube forming part of the filling mechanism. A bearing is interposed between said arm and said guide rail for producing a retarding force against the raising of said centering cup when a bottle strikes said centering cup off center.

Abstract: A device for use with automatic yarn filling apparatus on a shuttle loom for imparting a rotation to a spent bobbin ejected from a shuttle comprises a substantially rigid friction pad and a bracket member for mounting the friction pad on the loom so that the angle of the friction pad relative to the path of a descending bobbin may be adjusted to impart a rotation for unwinding an effective transfer tail of unused yarn from the bobbin.

Abstract: A loom including a drive device for weaving fabric from warp yarn extending from a source over a back rest provided adjacent one end of the loom and after being woven into fabric being fed over a breast beam positioned adjacent the other end of the loom. A driven roll over which the warp is guided without slippage is disposed in front of the back rest and at least one driven delivery roller over which the woven goods is guided without slippage is disposed after the breast beam. The guide roller and the delivery roller are driven in synchronism and there is a driving connection therebetween, as well as with the main drive shaft of the loom.

Abstract: An external waste pipe support for supporting an elongated flexible pipe which is adapted to extend from a fixed pipe carried on a trailer home such as a travel or portable trailer to a dumping receptacle. The support includes a bracket which extends downwardly from a rigid pipe carried by the trailer and a plurality of linkages that are connected together for supporting the flexible waste hose so that the waste can drain by gravity from the trailer into a dumping receptacle.

Abstract: A three dimensional figure is illustrated wherein looped material extends smoothly across suitable stuffing material acting as a cover therefor and as a fastener member for receiving changeable accessories having hooked underportions acting as a complimentary fastener member.

Abstract: A device for equalizing the warp yarn tension in a loom having a movable back rest and a fixed beam spaced therefrom. The back rest is moved to and fro the beam during the weaving operations with the warp yarns extending thereover. A pressure cushion is carried between the back rest and the beam parallel to the back rest and the beam. The pressure cushion is compressed and relaxed as the back rest moves to and fro said beam during the weaving operation for equalizing the warp yarn tension.

Abstract: An elongated board of artificial lumber having a length greater than the width and thickness comprising a mixture of irregularly shaped elongated splinters of wood substantially aligned along the length of the board; a substantial portion of the mixture including splinters from about 2" to 10" long; a sealant coating the surface of the splinters; an adhesive carried on the splinters with the sealant restricting the penetration of the adhesive into the splinters so as to produce hardened layers between the splinters for holding the splinters in an interlocking configuration.

Abstract: A portable battery cart is disclosed for transporting electrical batteries including a wheeled base frame and an elevator platform carried by the base frame. A jack lift is provided for moving the elevator platform vertically relative to the base frame. A movable frame is carried by the elevator platform and a rotatable drive assembly is provided for moving the movable frame means in a generally horizontal direction relative to the elevator platform. The elevator platform includes a plurality of rollers and the movable frame includes a latch member for attachment to the battery so that the battery moves with the frame means over the rollers for loading and unloading from a roller platform of an associated storage rack.

Abstract: A fastener positioning device is illustrated wherein an elongated member is slidably carried within a housing, the elongated member having a notch at the forward end thereof opening at the front end and on one side of the elongated member for receiving an enlarged fastener with the shank depending through the notch, and a retaining leaf spring engaging the enlarged head of the fastener. Means are provided for moving the elongated member forwardly while the retaining means supports and maintains the fastener within the notch during forward movement of the elongated member, but freeing the fastener when the elongated member is in forward position to permit retraction of the elongated member.