Abstract: A burner and associated rotating drum dryer for drying loose material, such as aggregates, is provided in which the burner directs a flame into the middle of the dryer drum, which has flights therein which lift the loose material in the rotating drum and drop it to either side of the center of the flame while preventing its falling through the center. A plurality of flights are mounted around the drum and each captures loose material as it passes through the loose material on the bottom of the drum and drops the material in a pattern in the drum for more rapid drying of the material. The material is spread through the open space of the drum except for that portion in the middle of the flame so as not to interfere with complete combustion.

Abstract: A chlorinator and filter for treating water during the filling of a swimming pool includes a hollow cylindrical tube and a first cap member over one end of the tube, with an opening therein. A nozzle cooperates with the cap member and extends through the opening for directing a stream of water axially through the tube. A second cap member is included over the other end of the tube, with an outlet extending substantially transverse to the access of the tube. A generally cylindrical stick of chlorine is positioned in the tube, the stick being supported by the second cap member against the flow of water from the nozzle. The stick has an outer diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the tube, such that a substantial surface area of the stick is present for erosion at a relatively high rate, caused by a relatively high water pressure with respect to the pressure of the nozzle.

Abstract: A frame assembly for use in combination with a sheet of liquid crystals and a camera for the purpose of facilitating the permanent record of thermal variation of living body tissues. The frame assembly comprises a base including structure for operatively disposing a sheet of liquid crystals at one end and a camera at the other. A movable light source positioning arm is disposed on the base for the purpose of directing illumination onto the sheet of crystals of which a photograph is to be taken.

Abstract: A packaging machine for fabricating individual bag-like containers from a continuous web of polyethylene or like material comprising a frame having a substantially elongated configuration on which is mounted a plurality of work stations at least partially defining a flow path along which the web travels as it is being fabricated. A web carrier means in the form of one or more carrier belts supportingly engages said web by finger means to penetrate a predetermined portion of the web by virtue of the finger means being oriented to extend outwardly relative to the interior of the web. A drive assembly is interconnected in driving relation to the carrier means and serves to feed the web along said flow path and to a fill assembly whereby the web material passes into and out of said fill assembly in a predetermined manner to allow for an open orientation or configuration at the fill station to permit filling.

Abstract: A power tube is attachable within the bell end of a flared bell musical instrument for improving the musical sound of the instrument and for making the instrument easier to play. The power tube includes a hollow tubular member having a central axis aligned with the central axis of the instrument and including first and second open ends. The first end of the member forms an air tight seal with the interior of the instrument at a point just prior to the point where the flare of the bell of the instrument commences its rapid, outward sweep. The power tube includes a pair of diametrically opposed vents positioned near the first end.

Abstract: A security lock system of the type primarily intended for signalling unauthorized opening of protected fixtures. The security lock system includes a dead bolt for engaging the fixture to be protected and a switch electrically connected to an alarm system. The dead bolt operatively engages the switch so as to energize the alarm upon an unauthorized removal of the dead bolt from the protected fixture. The alarm system is preferably energized by a direct current, and the security lock system may be utilized to generate both audible and silent type alarms.

Abstract: A handhold for a twisted strand rope comprising an elongated body of a length sufficiently long to span the palm of the hand of a user and of a circumference sufficient to be firmly grasped by the user's hand when the hand is closed. The outer surface of the body has a plurality of notches or grooves uniformly spaced therearound and at least equal in number to the number of strands in the rope, these notches or grooves being disposed at both ends and/or longitudinally of the body for individually holding a strand of the rope. A length of a rope equal to the length of the body is untwisted to separate the strands thereof so that the body can be inserted between the strands and each strand inserted or nested in a longitudinal groove or a corresponding pair of notches at opposite ends of the body. The body is retained within the rope by the natural tendency of the rope strands to assume their twisted orientation.

Abstract: An insect protection apparatus for protecting moving vehicles from insects having a rigid frame, at least partially covered with a screen, to prevent the passage of insects therethrough. The frame has a bumper attaching system which may be rapidly attached to most vehicle bumpers and which allows the frame to be aligned in front of the vehicle. A deflector shield may also be attached to the top of the rigid frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for operating a mobile communications transmitter/receiver type radio from a motorcycle or in another high ambient noise environment. A contact vibration transducer is provided for being coupled to the throat area of the communicator for generating a transmit audio signal responsive to the vibrations of the vocal cords talking. The transmit audio signal is then coupled to a modulator section of the communications transmitter for modulating the transmitter output. A voice operated relay is provided for switching the transmitter/receiver into and out of the transmit mode responsive to receiving the transmit audio signal from the contact vibration transducer. In this manner the transmit audio signal and the transmit/receive switching will be relatively impervious to the high ambient noise levels surrounding the communicator.

Abstract: A multiple contact test probe assembly for testing miniature electronic circuit devices includes a non-conductive support having a plurality of spaced slots extending therethrough, all of the slots being substantially parallel and lying in a common plane. The assembly is provided with a plurality of electrically conductive contact elements, each element dimensioned to press fit within at least one of the slots and having a bend between the ends of each element to restrict sliding through the corresponding slot. At least one end of each contact element is adapted to sequentially engage a miniature electronic circuit for testing purposes, each contact element having sufficient tensile strength to withstand sequential testing of the circuit devices.

Abstract: A leveling and support system for recreational vehicles operates on a plurality of telescoping air cylinders. Leveling is accomplished through a separate valve in the line for each cylinder, each valve being mounted adjacent the others, and adjacent an electrical switch which operates a DC motor in either a forward or a reverse direction. The motor actuates a rotary air compressor in a forward or reverse direction for changing the air pressure from positive to negative while operating each of the valves to each cylinder line.

Abstract: A modular church steeple apparatus has a plurality of stackable modular spire units, which can be stacked one within the other for shipment, along with a mast, broken down cupola and base, and coupling and fastening members. The modular spire units can be attached onto the elongated mast and coupled to each other with spacing diaphragm plates between, and pinned and bolted together. The entire steeple can be assembled at the church site, attached to the church roof, and a cupola and base mounted thereto.

Abstract: An anti-fold apparatus for high speed printers to prevent the folding or creasing of a printer ribbon riding over rollers. The rollers each have spiral angular serrations thereon, and are mounted in two pairs with each roller in a pair having one end abutting the end of the other, and each being mounted at an angle to the elongated center axis of the other, so that a printer ribbon rolling thereon is directed away from the abutting ends of each pair of rollers to prevent creasing therein. A linkage connects the two pairs of rollers at their abutting ends for shifting the angular position of each pair simultaneously between first slanted positions, when the ribbon is moving in one direction, and second slanted positions, when the ribbon is moving in the reverse direction. The linkage is actuated by solenoids, actuated by the reversing of the ribbon.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for treating a fluid hydrocarbon fuel for retarding the agglomeration between particles thereof and for retarding the growth of bacteria and fungi therein. The process includes the steps of transporting a plurality of unit volumes of said fluid hydrocarbon fuel through an irradiating location and irradiating each unit of the plurality of unit volumes at the irradiating location with either neutron or gamma radiation. An apparatus for treating the fluid hydrocarbon fuels with the nuclear radiation also is provided. The apparatus includes a generally conical central irradiating cavity which is surrounded by a spiral outer irradiating cavity. The fluid hydrocarbon fuel is transported through the cavities while being irradiated by the nuclear radiation.

Abstract: An apparatus to massage a person's back which may be incorporated into a chair, or the like, and having a frame having a plurality of movable slats mounted transversely thereon and having a cover thereover. An electric motor is mounted to the frame and is operatively connected to an elongated cam rotably supported on the frame for rotation by the electric motor. The elongated cam is mounted adjacent to said plurality of slats and forms a helix on a shaft connected to the electric motor so that rotation of the elongated cam will raise and lower individual slats responsive to the cam pushing thereagainst.

Abstract: An apparatus for setting up folded cartons in which a frame has a folded carton magazine attached thereto adjacent a carton conveyor. A carton set-up station is mounted at one end of the conveyor adjacent the magazine, and the bottom carton in the magazine is grasped by suction cups and moved to the set-up station. The carton is set-up in the set-up station and fed to the conveyor as the minor flaps are folded, glued, and the major flaps folded, and finally, the major and minor flaps compressed for the glue to dry and the carton discharged.

Abstract: A solar energy collection and utilization system includes a reservoir having a heat transfer fluid stored therein, and a platform supported by the fluid. A solar energy collector is carried by the platform, the system further including a fluid conductor in the collector for receiving energy collected from solar radiation and heating the heat transfer fluid passing therethrough. Appropriate piping is provided between the reservoir and the fluid conductor such that the fluid heated by the collector is stored in the reservoir for subsequent use for heating applications, including methane generation in a separate facility.

Abstract: A musical amusement device of the type designed to display miniature figures generally representing one or more humans playing musical instruments wherein one or more of the figures, either the human characters or instruments, are mechanically interconnected to one of a plurality of speakers. Each one of a possible plurality of speakers are electrically interconnected to a frequency selector in the form of filter and control circuitry which in turn is electrically connected to a sound source such as a stereo amplifier, etc. The circuitry is designed to allow only sound of a predetermined frequency range to be transmitted to the speaker which in turn causes coincident movement of the individual figures due to a mechanical, movable interconnection between the speakers and the figures themselves.

Abstract: A prefabricated bowling lane is fabricated in modules at a manufacturing facility. Each lane module includes a base, a panel formed from a plurality of laminated hardwood strips joined side to side and securing means for attaching the lane module to the existing lane support structure of a bowling alley. The panel formed from laminated hardwood strips is bonded to the upper surface of the base. The width of each panel is greater than the width of its base in order to form a female notch along each side of the lane section for securing one side of each adjacent gutter to the lane section. The approach modules of the present invention are constructed in a manner very similar to the lane modules except that the sides of each approach module include both first and second female notches for receiving specially configured approach fill means which span the approach area between adjacent bowling lanes. The approach fill means includes premanufactured wooden subassemblies which are readily installed.

Abstract: New compositions and their method of use for treating cardiovascular diseases primarily due to arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis. These new compositions are prepared from a base Ringers injection to which is added a B-complex, hydrochloric acid, sodium ascorbate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, magnesium sulfate, adrenal cortex, magnesium chloride, thiamine, heparin sodium, calcium gluconate and calcium d-saccharate. Additional embodiments of the solution composition are also disclosed containing niacin, vitamin B.sub.12, ether, algae and amino acids. The compositions are useful in removing plaques from the interior walls of the arteries and veins, thereby improving blood supply to body tissues.