Abstract: A flange folding machine for folding the distal end of the flanges of a blister package or the like inwardly upon the proximal ends thereof to form closure panel receiving channels. The machine comprises, a plurality of carriers mounted on a conveyor for continuous movement through a folding station, a side flange folding mechanism, a first heater located in close proximity to each first fold line and being operable to heat the side flanges to a sufficient extent to render them formable. The mechanism may also include a leading end flange forming mechanism for folding the distal end portion of a leading end flange inwardly upon the proximal end portion thereof along a transverse foldline. The leading end flange forming mechanism comprises a second heater which is mounted on a carriage which is slidably mounted for reciprocating movement in the folding station to and fro along between a forward position and the retracted position.

Abstract: A carton loading machine has an endless carton conveyor which extends in a horizontal path which in plan view extends in a generally square configuration. A plurality of carton receptacles are mounted on the endless conveyor for movement therewith. Retainer bars are arranged opposite the open ends of the receptacles along at least three sides of the square configuration of the path and these retainer bars are mounted for simultaneous movement with respect to the receptacles so that the space between the retainer bar and the oppositely disposed wall of the receptacle can be adjusted to accommodate articles of different sizes. A further retainer bar is located below the open lower end of the receptacles and extends along at least two sides of the square configuration of the conveyor path. These second retainer bars are also simultaneously adjustable in height with respect to the receptacles so as to accommodate cartons of different length in the receptacles.

Abstract: A clothing protection sleeve for a curling broom comprises a tubular sleeve and an elastic connector for connecting the sleeve to the handle of a curling broom. The tubular sleeve is proportioned to slidably receive the free end of a curling broom handle in a free-fitting sliding relationship. The elastic connecting device serves to connect the sleeve to the broom handle while permitting the broom to be used for sweeping purposes during curling while preventing undesirable removal of the sleeve from the broom handle.

Abstract: The invention is a burner for combustible gases such as a propane/air burner. It is concerned with an improvement to the flame stabilizer in such a burner. The flame stabilizer is unique in that it forms the gas flow into two similar paths and, then, reunites the paths so that they interface and form a vortex sheet at their interface that, in turn, forms a vortex downstream of the stabilizer. The vortex sheet formation protects the stabilizer from the heat of the burned gases and provides very efficient stabilization for the flame.

Abstract: A drive unit for providing kinetic frictional resistance to an exercising apparatus which includes a sub-frame with a driving and driven element coupled to the sub-frame a motor coupled to the driving element for rotatably driving the latter. The driving and driven elements are coupled such that the driving and driven elements slip relative to one another. An adjustment is provided for adjusting the kinetic friction force between the driving and driven elements, while a stop is mounted on the sub-frame for blocking the driven element from movement beyond a start position. In operation the driving element is continuously driven by the motor throughout an exercise so that only kinetic friction has to be overcome by a user.

Abstract: A wind powered propulsion device has a sail mount and harness means for retaining the sail mount on the back of a person. A sail is mounted on the sail mount. Preferably the harness means includes a backpack-like device having a back rest and strap for fitting over the shoulders and around the waist of a person. The mount may include a mast for holding the sail in a generally vertical position and a swinging arm. The sail is mounted at a first end of the swinging arm which is pivotal at a second end about an axis through the sail mount.

Abstract: A physically integrated assembly of tow magnetically independent transformers and two semiconductor rectifiers, arranged to minimized leakage and parasitic lead inductances, and the resultant voltage dropout during current commutation from one transformer-rectifier to the other. In a suitable circuit this assembly produces a nearly pure DC output voltage, which requires a minimum amount of filtering. It is also possible, when a choke input filter is required in the output, to integrate the filter choke into the same physical assembly, using part of the existing tranformer core material. The choke is magnetically independent of the transformers.

Abstract: The invention is a machine for receiving a tape cassette, the tape of which has been wound on the take up reel of the cassette. The cassette has a clutch that must be released before the tape can be rewound.

Abstract: A system for pulling a stud electrode from its retaining base in a pot smelter for the smelting of aluminum. An upper end of the stud is engaged with a spigot attached to a puller and the stud is twisted with the puller to loosen it. There is a pair of opposed longitudinal channels on the exterior of the stud, open at the end of the stud. A pair of opposed further longitudinal channels on the exterior of the stud are closed at the end of the stud and generally parallel to the first longitudinal channel. A pair of opposed circumferential channels join the longitudinal channels. A socket is mounted on the spigot to engage the stud. The socket has a generally cylindrical, hollow body to fit over the stud. Teeth in the socket are positioned to engage the longitudinal channels and to pass along the circumferential channels. The stud may be turned to free it from the base and lifted with the teeth engaging the longitudinal channel.

Abstract: A mechanical arm has a free end that can be positioned in an almost infinite number of locations relative to a fixed end. The mechanical arm may be used as a free position lamp. The arm is free standing in the location without the use of counter balance or springs. The arm comprises a fixed end base and a free end portion with a pair of spaced apart separate link members therebetween, each link member is substantially the same and each has a first goose neck portion with a rotatable connection to the fixed base, a first rigid rod between the first goose neck portion and a second goose neck portion and a second rigid rod between the second goose neck portion and a rotatable connection to the free end portion, a first flexible spacer between the first rigid rods in the pair of link members and a second flexible spacer between the second rigid rods in the pair of link members.

Abstract: A moulded container comprising bottom, side walls at right angles to the bottom; a top closure, said top closure comprising flaps hinged to the upper edges of opposed side walls, locking panel means adapted to overlie container contents in use and to be juxtaposed to the top closure of the container when the top closure is closed, said locking panel means having a locking panel interlock means, said flaps of said top closure having closure interlock means integrally moulded therein adapted to cooperate with the locking panel interlock means in interlocking relation when the top closure is closed whereby the top closure is retained closed and the locking panel extends across the opposed free edges of said flaps; said closure interlock means and said locking panel interlock means being accessible when in interlocked relation from the exterior of said top closure for release from interlocking relation; the locking panel interlock means having resilience to flex as the flaps are closed to permit the locking panel

Abstract: A machine for forming the leads of electronic components has an endless load transporting belt. The load transporting belt is mounted on rollers which are arranged in a triangular configuration so as to support the load transporting belt with its forward run extending along a longitudinally elongated planner work plane which extends through a work station. A first guide rail is disposed opposite and extends longitudinally of the forward run to define a component guideway therebetween which extends through said work station. A second guide rail is located below and supports the forward of the load transporting belt. A drive motor is connected to the load transporting belt to drive it through said work station. At least one lead working mechanism located in said work station and has work tools disposed laterally outwardly from the guide rails and remote from said support face, for use in forming the leads of said electronic components.

Abstract: A heat exchange apparatus including an external rotor. An internal stator is hermetically sealed within the rotor. An inertia device, attached to the stator, is able to resist movement of the stator so that a difference in speed between the stator and the rotor can be maintained on rotation of the rotor. A refrigerant is present. A rotary compressor for the refrigerant comprises a core attached to the stator. A wheel surrounds the stator. Vanes are mounted on the wheel and are able to move with the rotor and there is a cylinder, eccentric to the vanes and attached to the stator. Oil is able to form a liquid piston on rotation. Thus relative rotation of the vanes and the cylinder compresses refrigerant as the volume between the wheel and the liquid piston decreases. There is a condenser for the compressed refrigerant. An evaporator evaporates condensed refrigerant and evaporated refrigerant is returned to the compressor. The oil can be separated and its level required for the liquid piston can be maintained.

Abstract: An improvement in a door lock of the type having a rotatably mounted cam which has a detent which serves to displace a latching member and to engage the downstream abutment member of a pair of abutment members which are arranged upstream and downstream of the locking member with respect to the direction of rotation of the actuator cam. The abutment members are mounted on a lever arm which is connected to a locking bolt such that rotation of the actuator cam in one direction or the other will cause the detent to displace the locking member and thereafter engage the downstream abutment member to effect movement of the lever arm which in turn effects movement of the locking bolt between an open position and a closed position and to move the downstream abutment member clear of the path of the detent so as to permit the detent to gain access to the locking member when the direction of rotation of the actuator cam is reversed.

Abstract: A butt joint for ends of logs when built into a log cabin. It involves the formation of opposed channels in the butted ends of the log with a drill so that complementary shaped locking members can be driven into the channels and then wedged into tight engagement therewith to join the butted ends.

Abstract: In a diesel engine, the improvement of a fuel control system for use in providing a timed supply of gaseous fuel from a high pressure source to each air input. The control system comprises a flow control valve associated with each air input, the flow control valve being adapted to open to communicate with its associated air input and to close to interrupt communication with its associated air input. A fuel supply system is provided for supplying gaseous fuel under pressure to each flow control valve. A sensor is provided for determining when diesel fuel is being injected into each cylinder and generating a control signal which indicates when fuel injection occurs and communicates the control signal to the fuel control valve associated with the cylinder which is next in the firing order to that receiving diesel fuel such that the control signal is effective to open said flow control to admit gaseous fuel to the input air of said cylinder which is next in firing order.

Abstract: The invention is a method for rebuilding grey cast iron ingot moulds that have a cavity erroded therein and the concept is to fill the cavity with cast iron from a tubular wire supply by electric arc deposit at a rate such that the heat supplied by the electric arc deposit is sufficient to prevent chilling of the cast iron that is deposited whereby on cooling the cavity is filled with substantially graphitic cast iron.

Abstract: An air blower comprising a housing having a through passage for air, a blower and a flow sensing device. The through passage has an inlet end and outlet end. The blower is located in the housing and is operable to draw air into the inlet end of the through passage and to blow air out of the outlet end of the through passage. A blower activator is provided which is operable to detect a flow of air into the through passage. The blower activator communicates with the blower to activate the blower when a predetermined air flow into the through passage is detected and to deactivate the blower when less than the predetermined air flow is detected.