Abstract: A child-resistant container and closure is disclosed. The container has multiple helical threads with each thread having a ratchet portion at its start end. The closure features a like number of helical threads for cooperation with the container threads. The closure threads have adjacent their terminal ends at least one ratchet tooth for cooperation with the ratchet portion of the closure threads. Means is also provided for disengaging the ratchet teeth with the ratchet portion by providing for downward axial movement of the closure.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrolytically extracting metals from salts in solution including a novel cathode structure which greatly increases the rate of extraction is disclosed. More specifically, the novel cathode structure comprises a shaft having a plurality of flexible circular members mounted in spaced relation thereon. The members have impellers thereon for circulating the solution about the anodes and cathodes. The concave members are sufficiently flexible that they may be easily everted so as to cause the metal deposited thereon to pop off. One preferred embodiment includes a tube inlet which prevents plating of silver in a connected feed tank.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for controlling the operational circuitry of the television or other electrical appliance whereby the duration of time during which the television or appliance may be disconnected from a voltage supply is limited to a pre-set period. Means are provided for energizing the locking mechanism after the appliance is connected to a voltage supply.

Abstract: An overcap for use on dispensing containers which cap offers resistance to attempts by a child to dispense the contents from the container is disclosed. The overcap features an actuator mounted on the container dispensing stem, an outer shell which encloses the actuator and a U-shaped communicator which movably contacts, at its bottom end, the actuator and which has a portion of each vertical leg protruding through apertures in the outer shell. Pressing downward on both of the protruding legs simultaneously will depress the actuator and cause the contents of the container to be dispensed. Application of downward pressure on only one of the protruding legs will not result in depression of the actuator but rather only partial rotation of the communicator on the top of the actuator.

Abstract: A two-piece closure for containers having a metal outer cap and an inner cap fixedly positioned within the outer cap is disclosed. The outer metal cap has a top wall integrally formed with an annular downwardly depending sidewall, the sidewall having a smooth, rounded edge formed by a U-shaped fold of a thin portion of the sidewall which portion is of such a thickness that said fold has a thickness approximately equal to the thickness of that portion of the sidewall adjacent to the thin portion. The inner cap can be any conventional cap which can be fixed inside the metal overcap and which has attaching structure for attaching the closure to the container.

Abstract: A safety dispensing cap for fluid containers is disclosed. The cap features a tubular discharge member, a tubular closing member for attaining a rotating overlying removable fit on the discharge member and an internal latching assembly which is activated or deactivated by rotation of the tubular closing member about the tubular discharge member. The latching assembly comprises an inwardly extending latching lug on the tubular closing member and an outwardly extending latching lug on the tubular discharge member. In the locked position, the discharge latching lug will overlie the closing latching lug thus preventing removal of the closing member from the discharge member. Unlatching of the two members is achieved by a rotation of the closing member until the closing member latching lug is no longer underneath the discharge member closing lug. An indexing assembly can also be provided which will hold the unlocked position.

Abstract: A hot stamping die chase is disclosed. The die chase features a base onto which a die is attached. Surrounding the die is a support frame for supporting the article to be stamped as it passes over the die. The article support frame has openings therethrough through which the die protrudes.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a hollow article from a mandrel is disclosed. The apparatus features an engaging member for contacting the hollow article and an assembly for bringing the engaging member from close proximity to the article into contact with the article and for applying a force through the engaging member to the article so as to remove it from the mandrel. The assembly includes a pivoted rod and a slidable collar mounted thereon, the collar being attached to the engaging member. Motion of the collar up and down the rod is achieved by a reciprocating power cylinder which communicates with the slidable collar by means of a slotted arm. The slotted arm is movably connected to the collar by means of a pin mounted on the collar. Not only does the follower pin slide within the slot of the arm, it also is slidable within a track defined in a plate which is adjacent to the rod.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving fuel economy and abating exhaust gas pollution for four cycle, reciprocating piston, internal combustion engines or rotary engines, including a water reservoir, a heat exchanger for converting water from the water reservoir to steam, a conduit for conveying steam to a water trap in which steam from the heat exchanger is separated from liquids in the steam, a conduit for conveying steam from the water trap to the carburetor, a mixing chamber attached to the carburetor for mixing the steam with fuel, and a heat exchanger for heating fuel prior to the entry of fuel into the mixing chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for demoiling hollow, blown, plastic articles. The apparatus features a holding assembly for holding the article so that movement of the article along its center axis is prevented, a moil gripping assembly which grips the moil, and a power mechanism for moving the moil gripping assembly away from the article and thus removing the moil from the article.

Abstract: A "childproof" container having reproducible opening and closing characteristics is disclosed. The container is an integrally formed, one-piece, plastic container having a bottom section and an overlying top section hinged to the bottom section. A latching assembly which prevents undesirable "relock" when the container is being opened is featured. The portion of the locking assembly which is carried by the bottom section comprises an upwardly projecting latching lug which is thicker at its distal end than at its proximate end. The top section carries the other portion of the locking assembly which features a downwardly projecting latching protuberance on its top wall and an inwardly projecting latching protuberance on its front wall. The two protuberances are spaced apart so that the distance between them is less than the distal thickness of the latching lug carried by the bottom section.

Abstract: A self-supporting, ornamental, artificial tree is disclosed which comprises: a base; a plurality of elongated members attached at one of their ends to the base by attachment means and attached at their other ends one to the other, these attached support members together forming a cone-shaped ornament support frame; and ornaments attached to the cone-shaped, ornament support frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for extracting blown plastic articles from split blow molds and for precisely placing the extracted article at a receiving point such as on a moving conveyor belt. The apparatus includes a gripping mechanism for gripping the article, means for moving the gripping mechanism to and from the article, means for arcuately moving the gripping mechanism and gripping actuator means to cause the gripping mechanism to grip and release the article when desired.

Abstract: A housing for holding containers therein is disclosed. The housing features an open-bottomed, elongated, hollow body member which member has the conventional sidewalls and top wall, and a removable bottom wall member which cooperates with the open bottom of the elongated, hollow body member to close off the bottom thereof. Latching members, which are part of the bottom wall member, are lockably engageable with engaging members formed in the interior and at the bottom portion of the elongated, hollow body member. The latches lock the bottom wall member to the elongated, hollow body member by means of force exerted by torsion members connected to the latching members and carried by the bottom wall member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a unique ratcheting wrench which features an internal assembly which permits two modes of ratcheting. One mode of ratcheting is the conventional ratcheting made wherein the wrench bar is swung back and forth in a plane substantially perpendicular to the center axis of the nut or bolt being tightened. The other mode of ratcheting made possible by the assembly is ratcheting by rotating the handle of the wrench in a plane perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the nut or bolt to be tightened.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for pulling a tight fitting pole piece from its housing. The apparatus comprises: a plate having at least two apertures therethrough, which plate abuts the housing when the apparatus is in operation; a contact member for contacting the pole piece; two elongated force transmittance members which fit through the two plate apertures and which are joined at one of their ends by the contact member; a connecting member which connects the other end of the two force transmittance members; and a force applying mechanism such as a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder which is positioned between the plate and the connecting member and which upon application of force against the connecting member causes the contacting member to draw the pole piece contacted by the contacting member toward the plate and out of the housing.Optional plates which cooperate with the first plate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protector for liquid-filled, submersible electric motors is provided. The protector has a resiliently deformable, liquid-filled reservoir which is attached to the housing of the electric motor. The motor liquid and the reservoir liquid are communicated at the attachment. The protector compensates for volume changes of the motor liquid, due to heating or cooling thereof, by expansion or contraction of the deformable reservoir. By compensating for motor liquid volume changes, internal motor parts are protected and isolated from external fluids.