Abstract: The present invention provides a tire monitor apparatus and monitored vehicle tire. A module which monitors tire information is supported by a rubber ply affixed to the inside surface of the tire. The module has electrical components for monitoring tire information by collecting, storing and/or reading information about the tire. A retainer assembly is used to secure the module to the rubber ply such that the module is support within the tire's cavity. The module is mounted to be removed, exchanged, etc. In one embodiment, the monitor module may be isolated from tire loads such that the durability of the monitoring system is improved. The fastener assembly has first parts carried by the rubber ply and second fastener parts built into the module. The first and second fastener parts cooperate to support said module from said rubber ply. The first part may be in the form of a shaft or stem having an axial length which allows the module to be retained at an offset distance from the ply and tire.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a flanging machine which utilizes a dual belt feeding assembly for grasping both surfaces of the material being fed to and through the sewing area. The arrangement provides for greater productivity, a more controlled and superior lateral feed, and the capability sewing material of increased thickness.

Abstract: Standard flex-head wrenches and other standard wrenches having a head or fastener end-working portion are improved by adding a second and even third joint within the handle portion of the wrenches. The additional joints may comprise the standard ball bearing detent and mated groove pinion portion alone in structure or in conjunction with a locking sleeve, which aids in biasing the handle in any number of predetermined positions.

Abstract: A toilet ventilation apparatus which can either be attached to an existing toilet in a structure as an after market product or manufactured in combination with a toilet. The toilet ventilator draws odors directly from the toilet bowl through an intake duct and exhaust manifold through at least one connector duct into a heat resistant draft box with said odor being expelled through an exhaust pipe into an outside environment. The toilet ventilator accomplishes this by incorporating the physics law of rising heat in order to create a draft to draw toilet bowl odors up and out. A motion detector switches on the heat source, possibly a light bulb, and a time delay keeps the heat source on and the apparatus functioning for a predetermined period of time. A draft could also be created by connecting to and utilizing the hot air in an attic. The exhaust manifold fits under the back of the toilet seat and rests under the toilet tank with spacers for added space and support of the tank.

Abstract: A braiding machine with components comprising a support table mounting a plurality of individual segments forming a bed having a substantially circular tracking groove. Each segment comprises a segment groove which comprises a pair of opposed transfer openings formed through the outer wall with the transfer openings of adjacent segments being in contact forming the tracking groove as an endless ring. The size of the endless ring is determined by the number and size of the segments used. The tracking groove may be coated with a selected material other than the material forming the segment.

Abstract: A removable protective liner for use with a sink mounted in a counter top. The liner comprises a bottom panel of a size conforming with the bottom of the sink, four upstanding side panels which conform with the upstanding walls of the sink and an adjacent portion of its peripheral flange. The side panels and bottom panel are adapted to conform with the configuration of the sink so that the liner completely covers the sink. The liner further includes a side drain having an elevated outer end and a bottom interconnecting with side walls and extending from the elevated outer end to an inner end. The inner end of the side drain is adapted to be engaged with an outer edge of a side panel and to extend over the peripheral flange of the sink.

Abstract: A safe school complex which includes a plurality of classroom modules joined together to form an enclosed courtyard. The courtyard may be a park or play area depending on the needs of the school. A covered walkway surrounds the courtyard in what is commonly referred to as a race track design. Each module has a two way front entrance door having access from the covered walkway. Each module further comprises an emergency exit at the rear of the classroom module. A controlled access entrance unit is provided for controlled and secure entrance to the courtyard and classroom modules through entryway. The classroom modules also include an alarm system which includes a visual indicator in the form of a flashing light, and an audio indicator in the form of an alarm horn contained within an indicator housing.

Abstract: A private telephone system and method to integrate a local paging system is disclosed which does not require an outside service provider, and at the same time, allows for ample time to effectively pick up calls which are for those away from their normal work station. The basic components of the system are a PBX/KSU switch, a plurality of telephone extension sets, a voice mail system, a local RF transmitter, and a plurality of local area pagers. The RF transmitter of low power output (2 or 5 watt) is connected upon receiving a set of parameters from the voice mail system. The voice mail system activates only that pager (or pagers) designated to the mailbox requested based upon configuration data (an individual or group of individuals). The system and method may provide for “immediate” activation of the pager without caller intervention, or “delayed” activation of the pager which requires caller intervention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure transducer assembly (1; 24) connected to a process circuit of a process plant by at least one fluid line (5; 26, 27; 61). There is a flange connection (7; 33) between connections on the process circuit and the fluid line and a flange connection (9; 35) between a connection block (3; 32) and the fluid line (5; 26, 27; 61). Each flange connection has a flange (8, 11; 34, 37; 53; 62) on the fluid line. According to the invention, at least one of the flanges (8, 11; 34, 37; 53; 62) on the fluid line is made in two parts and consists of a flange connection piece (14; 46, 50; 54) screwed to an end of the fluid line. The flange connection piece provided with an axial passage bore (18; 47; 55) and of a flange element (15; 48, 51; 56, 58; 64) having a sealing face (19).

Abstract: A landscaping dressing for application to spread mulch, pine needles, and similar natural fiber soil covering comprising a blend of linseed oil and soybean oil. The dressing will restore faded mulch and reduce fading of fresh mulch. Plant derived oils such as eucalyptus and neem oil may be included in the dressing.

Abstract: A hand held toy having a power source with a rotating shaft. A crank is connected with an end of the shaft and extends radially therefrom. An elongated flexible member is connected with the crank at a location radially spaced from its axis. An anchor member is connected with an opposite end of the elongated member and is adapted to control that end of the member. In use, rotation of the shaft causes the elongate member to form controlled substantially uniform convolutions and, selective relative movement between the power source and anchor causes the convolutions to form into varying controlled sizes and shapes.

Abstract: A pilot operated valve assembly having a pressure responsive valve member for opening and closing a main valve, the pilot valve actuator permits a very small operating force and a short actuation travel which is less than the stroke of the main valve member. Compactness and manufacturing economy is attained by the incorporation of an insert structure within a valve housing to facilitate the arrangement of pilot valve and bleed passages that operate the pressure responsive main valve member. Valve construction permits an axial in line arrangement of pilot valve actuator and main valve member to further achieve a compact valve size and to ease manufacturing assembly.

Abstract: A hot and cold water mixing valve to maintain the outlet water temperature at a preset level by using electronic sensors to actuate low voltage, pulse operated solenoid valves to regulate pressure in control passageways. The control passageway pressure differential across a drive diaphragm causes the diaphragm to move in response thereto to change the position of the main mixing valve. Minimum electrical energy is thus expended to regulate the temperature level.

Abstract: A system for forming a non-woven fabric with high resilience and high loft in a continuous process comprising first and second carding systems arranged in parallel carding fibers from a first and second fiber supply, a doffer associated with each carding system for removing the carded fibers, a transport associated with each doffer for transporting the carded and doffed fibers to a pair of independent blending and feed chutes. A housing associated with the blending and feed chutes receiving the carded and blended fibers for further blending, and a feed roll within the housing and adjacent discharge end of each blending and feed chute for withdrawing the fibers delivering them into the housing for further opening and blending. A beater roll removing the further opened and blended fibers from the housing into a chute for forming non-woven fabrics. Here the fibers are compacted into a non-woven fabric having high loft and resilience.

Abstract: A post anchor capable of being in ground soil comprising an elongated metal rod, a drive section located at a first end of the rod and a boring section located below the drive section and substantially adjacent a second end of the rod. The drive end includes a drive connector, a stabilizing cap, and a mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus mounting the stabilizing cap for swiveling motion relative to the drive end so that the stabilizing cap is adjusted for surface alignment with the ground soil when the anchor is set.

Abstract: The two axle locomotive of this invention includes a diesel engine directly coupled to a generator for generating power to a single electrical traction motor. Preferably, the drive motor is an AC traction motor which drives both axles of the locomotive using a single drive shaft assembly with a drive shaft affixed to an armature of the AC traction motor. Power to the AC traction motor is controlled by using a variable frequency alternating current control system. Auxiliary equipment power is also provided by the AC generator. In addition, by reversing the current in the AC traction motor the motor becomes an AC braking motor. Changes in the traction ability of each axle resulting from weight transfer between the two axles is automatically compensated for by the single drive shaft assembly. The suspension system includes a locomotive frame supported by the pair of axles using elastomeric springs, which also provides dynamic damping to limit the motion of the locomotive.

Abstract: A handle with attachment assembly for use on a paint can (10) includes an elongated handle grip (A) which is horizontally positioned above the rim of an open paint can and is fastened by an attachment assembly which includes a clamp (B) for positioning a bracket (C) for carrying a pivotal mounting member (D) for spaced arms (E). The clamp is resiliently urged downwardly by a spring (F) carried by a lower clamp (G) for resilient connection on a lower rim of the paint can.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a non-woven fiber baft of fibrous material which includes a housing connecting with a plurality of feed chutes which feed fibers from a plurality of sources into a mixing chamber. Feed rolls, adjacent each discharge end of the feed chutes, are driven at selected speeds to withdraw fibers from the feed chutes at selected rates. A combing roll within the mixing chamber acts to assist the fibers from the mixing chamber into a beater chamber where they are further blended and opened. From the beater chamber the fibers move into a batt forming chute where they are formed into a fiber batt. The batt forming chute includes a packing belt and a vibrating assembly each driven at selected speeds to compact the fibers into a fiber batt of desired density.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for use in air conditioning systems for textile weaving machines utilizing supports (A) carried on the overhead ducts in longitudinal spaced relation between support columns for the ducts wherein a florescent lamp (C) is positioned within an elongated aligned housing (B) to project light evenly through a lens (D) which extends below and on one side of the duct with light being directed by a downwardly extending reflector leg (E) to distribute light in a pattern including cross-directional light evenly across the weaving machines. A cusp (F) comprising downwardly inclined converging surfaces has an apex directly over the florescent lamp (C). The method contemplates positioning a single elongated florescent lamp asymmetrically on one side of the elongated housing, and configuring the reflector asymmetrically to reflect light in a cross-directional pattern so that illumination of obstructed parts of operating machines is achieved.

Abstract: A creeper cum work seat has two end platforms (1, 5) in sliding attachment to slide rods (4, 35, 36) in slideways (3, 6) with which the two end platforms can be slid apart to opposite ends of a central platform (7) to form a full-length creeper in creeper mode (11). The central platform becomes a work seat and the two end portions become a shelf platform under the work seat when the two end platforms are slid edge-to-edge in a seat mode(10). Seat-support members (12, 13) are attached pivotally to the central platform and to the two end platforms to support the central platform as a seat in a seat mode and to position the central portion between the two end platforms in a creeper mode.