Abstract: A unitized deodorizer for placement in restricted locations where odor control is desirable. The unitized deodorizer includes a portion of conventional sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO.sub.3) or baking soda which is provided with or without a container. In its non-contained form, a unitized deodorizer is compressed or chemically bonded into a substantially solidified unit of selected shapes including round and block. In its contained form, pulverized sodium bicarbonate is provided within a number of containers composed of a variety of materials including plastic, flexibly woven natural or synthetic cloth, or cardboard.

Abstract: A process for repair of leaking fuel tanks containing gasoline, diesel fuel, and benzene ethyl alcohol mixtures has been incorporated which makes it economically feasible for repair of all fuel tanks made of metal. The process includes prepairing the fuel tanks by steam cleaning, sand blasting, applying liquid polyvinyl chloride and special curing process. This process completely envelopes the fuel tank in a plastic cover which adheres to the metal of the tank and seals off any fuel leaks.

Abstract: An apparatus for correcting the quantity of light from an optical printer arranged a plural number of luminous elements therein, which comprises a producing circuit for producing a plural number of timing signals of different pulse widths and output timing, and a combining circuit for combining the timing signals according to the correcting data, thereby driving the respective luminous elements based on a correcting signal obtained by combination thereof.

Abstract: A breakaway coupling to be interposed between a ground mounting post and a support post carrying a highway sign, barricade or similar highway appurtenance. The coupling has a horizontal plate on a pedestal which attaches to the mounting post and a horizontal plate on a support post mounting member which attaches to the support post. Bolts normally holding the plates together release upon vehicular impact. Use of a novel plate configuration, a gasket and roller cams enhance the structure.

Abstract: According to a pattern input unit of the invention, when a pattern is written by hand on an absolute coordinate data output means, a decision will be made on whether a segment or two points must be formed by a decision means according to two absolute coordinates generated one after another therefrom, point or segment is displayed in sequence on a display means according to the decision result, thus displaying a pattern same as the pattern written by hand.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bearing assembly for use in a display assembly having a plurality of louvers which rotate in synchronism with each other and, in doing, displays different advertising messages. The bearing assembly includes a housing having an axis and a shaft extending axially through the housing. A pair of axially spaced bearings rotatably mount the shaft to the housing. A pair of collars are secured to the shaft so that the bearings are contained in between the collars while a Belleville washer is sandwiched between one collar and one bearing and exerts a compressive force on the bearings and a tension force on the shaft in order to compensate for bearing wear and manufacturing tolerances. A seal is secured to and rotates with the shaft. The seal includes an outer annular lip which extends over one end of the bearing housing to prevent contaminants from entering the bearing housing.

Abstract: A speaker is installed on a door panel of an automobile by utilizing a supporting unit including a base and a substantially disc-shaped spacer. The base is attached to the door panel and has a bottom surface inclined with respect to the door panel. The speaker is secured to the inclined bottom surface of the base by an attachment screw, between which the spacer is interposed. The spacer has an inclined surface adapted to be in contact with the inclined bottom surface of the base. The spacer is provided with a half-round groove through which a screw extends to secure the spacer to the base at a desired position relative to the latter within an range of 180.degree. rotation. The inclination of the base is amplified or counterbalanced by the inclination of the spacer in dependence with relative position therebetween to vary the orientation of the speaker supported on the opposite surface of the spacer.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pickup truck conversion and a method of providing the same involving placing an access opening in the side wall of the pickup truck between the door and the rear-wall of the cab. In axial alignment with said access opening there is provided a frame assembly filling all or part of the space between the side walls and the rear-seat of the truck. The frame assembly defines a storage area therewithin, which can accept various storage means such as hinged storage boxes, various sliding drawers, tool boxes, a work bench, and the like, which are removable and which are slideably mounted within the frame assembly to provide easy access to the stored materials from outside of the pickup truck.

Abstract: There is disclosed a power regulating system for portable engine generator wherein overcurrent protection is provided by connecting the AC output of an AC generator driven by an engine to a rectifier for conversion to a DC current, supplying the DC current so obtained to an inverter to obtain an AC current of an arbitrary frequency, and providing for stopping of the driving signal to the inverter when an overcurrent state is detected in the inverter.

Abstract: A vehicle for sporting use comprises an articulated frame supporting three or more ground-engaging wheels at least one of which is steerable by means of a suitable steering control member, and a support platform for the user; all the ground-engaging wheels can be turned about respective axes lying generally parallel to the longitudinal central axis of the vehicle and orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the wheels defined by their axles whereby to displace the center of gravity of the vehicle for cornering.

Abstract: The electronic device relating to the invention is that in which an electrode is formed on the rear side surface of a semiconductor element, a circuit wiring and an external electrode connected electrically to one end of the circuit wiring are formed on the rear side surface of a flexible insulating film with a first opening provided therefor, a lead terminal overhanging to the first opening is connected electrically to the other end of the circuit wiring, a second opening is formed on the flexible insulating film so as to expose a part of the external electrode, a package substrate is constituted of the flexible insulating film in tape assembly system, the circuit wiring, the external electrode and the lead terminal, the semiconductor element is disposed on the rear side surface side of the flexible insulating film under the first opening and the lead terminal is connected electrically and mechanically thereto, a part or the whole of the semiconductor element, the electrode, the lead terminal, a part of the

Abstract: A safety device is wired in series with selected accessories in a wiring circuit for a vehicle. The safety device of the present invention determines the state of charge of the battery as a function of the rate of discharge of the battery. When the state of charge falls below preset values, the device activates a switch which disconnects the battery from the vehicle wiring circuit in order to save sufficient energy for engine ignition. In another embodiment, a programmed microprocessor activates electronic switches to sequentially disconnect banks of accessories from the battery.

Abstract: A ball game practice apparatus having a ball supported at a lower end of a dangling elastic member suspended from a middle portion of an elongate lateral elastic member supported by and fixed at its ends to an elongated frame having ends thereof held above a support surface and a practice board having a rebounding board at a front face thereof. The frame includes downward displacement limiting members disposed between the ends of the lateral elastic member for limiting downward displacements of the dangling elastic member. The rebounding board includes a plurality of concave-convex faces positioned adjacent at least one end of the frame.

Abstract: A device for opening a shutter of a disc cartridge along with insertion of the disc cartridge into a holder of a recording and/or reproducing apparatus for performing recording and/or reproducing operation is disclosed. The device includes at least one arm member freely rotatable about a pivot provided at one end thereof and having at the other end a first engaging portion adapted to be in engagement with the shutter substantially during insertion of the disc cartridge. A guide means or a slot extending in an oblique direction between the cartridge inserting direction and a direction in which said shutter is slided to open is provided for guiding therealong a second engaging portion of the arm member during insertion of the disc cartridge, thereby rotating the arm member to open the shutter due to continued engagement thereof with the first engaging portion. The pivot of the arm member is supported by a sliding member and is moving while the second engaging portion is being guided along the first guide means.

Abstract: A shim is provided for a planetary gear arrangement of the type having planetary gears each of which is rotatably mounted to a frame by a shaft. The shim includes an elongated flat body having a generally U-shaped recess at one end and which is adapted to be inserted in between the planetary gear and the frame so that the shaft is positioned within the U-shaped recess. The opposite end of the shim includes a locking tab which abuts against a portion of the frame thus simultaneously locking the shim against pivotal movement and locking the shaft in the U-shaped recess on the shim body. The U-shaped shim serves to channel lubrication into the shim and around the shaft.

Abstract: A cantilevered shelf support for installation on a vertically extending channel having a face containing a longitudinally extending slot bordered by inwardly projecting flanges. The shelf support has a mounting bracket which is aligned and bolted to the vertical channel. A support bracket having a horizontally shelf engaging surface is aligned and assembled to the mounting plate without further hardware.

Abstract: A new SAE 1541M alloy steel composition consisting essentially of 0.40-0.48% carbon, 1.35-1.61% maganese, 0.16-0.30% silicon, 0-0.23% chromium and the balance iron and other materials not affecting hardenability of the steel, especially adapted for forming axle shafts in the 1.70-2.05" diameter range to be used as drive axles with an axle load carrying capacity between 30,000 and 44,000 pounds.

Abstract: This patent discloses a spectacle lens having an aspheric front surface and a planar rear surface. The front surface of the spectacle lens includes a circular central zone and two or three annular zones surrounding the central zone. Each annular zone has an optical refraction of one diopter less than the adjacent interior optical zone of the spectacle lens.

Abstract: An ultrasonic drain trap cleaning apparatus for use in a plumbing system. A drain trap is fitted with transducers which receive electrical signals from a signal generator to create vibrations within the trap thereby clearing clogging material. A flow sensor is optionally provided to check fluid flow. If fluid flow is inadequate, the sensor signals the generator to generate signals to the transducers, causing vibrations thereby. A central programmable generator may be provided to generate electrical signals to more than one trap having transducers, or a programmable generator may be provided at each trap.

Abstract: A runnerless method for injecting and molding a synthetic resin through a gate wherein a molten resin is intermittently cooled to solidification using a cooling medium to close the door for every injecting and molding operation of a molten resin in the gate, and relates also to a novel runnerless apparatus for injecting and molding a synthetic resin provided with a metal mold mechanism composed of a plural number of component members, in which the passage for the molten resin including a runner, the gate, and a cavity are drilled, a cooling medium-employing intermittent cooling mechanism for intermittently cooling the gate thereby enabling solidification of the molten resin in the gate, a mechanism for continuously applying heat to the gate for melting an existing resin, and an injection mechanism.