Abstract: A pad printing apparatus is provided with a sealed ink cup for the printing of long images having a length greater than the diameter of the ink cup. The ink cup is caused to move lengthwise of the image and the movement of the image transfer pad is in a direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the image.

Abstract: A multiple position play Twenty One or Blackjack card game is provided wherein a player can play not only his own hand against the dealer but by an extra play also those hands of other players at the table. Any player making an extra play is betting on the outcome of the cards of another player position, over which he has no control.

Abstract: Apparatus for the cleaning of the elongated downwardly extending pendants of a chandelier in situ by ultrasonic cavitation. The pendants are arranged in a plurality of parallel rows and columns of pendants in a rectangular-shaped pattern. The ultrasonic cleaning apparatus has a rectangular-shaped top member open at both ends detachably connected to a rectangular-shaped base member open at the top end. The open top end of the top member can be of different dimensions than the bottom end of the top member, allowing a plurality of pendants in a single row or column of pendants only to be cleaned at one time. Other detachable top members can be provided allowing for the cleaning of a plurality of pendants in a plurality of rows and columns to be cleaned at one time.

Abstract: An accessory for a photographic camera having no built-in capability for remote operation of the operating or shutter button of the camera.

Abstract: An interlocking joint or fastening means is provided wherein one fastening member is provided integral to a panel member to be fastened to another panel member. A second fastening member is provided having a tongue that intrudes into an opening provided by the integral fastening member.

Abstract: Apparatus combination and system for reducing use of fresh water in a photoprocessing operation by recirculation of the wash water to the photoprocessing operation via a silver recovery system. Wash water is periodically discharged to waste and a like amount of fresh water is added to the system which serves to reduce the concentration of thiosulfate ions in the wash water.

Abstract: Registration of compact discs for the silk-screen printing thereof is accomplished by a single registration pin located below the transport member at the loading point for a disc. The registration pin is raised upwardly and intrudes into the center hole of the disc as the disc is placed into the disc fixture. The registration pin is retracted with application of vacuum.

Abstract: Silk-screen printing apparatus is provided for the silk-screen printing of articles such as oval-shaped bottles and containers on the two major curved peripheral surfaces thereof, sequentially, with one printing pass. The apparatus utilizes, in this case, two squeegees positioned one behind the other and synchronized in such a manner as to force ink through a screen provided with two image patterns as each of the two image patterns on the screen moves sequentially over the two curved surfaces to be printed.

Abstract: A multiple position play Twenty One or Blackjack card game is provided wherein a player can play not only his own hand against the dealer but by an extra play also those hands of other players at the table. Any player making an extra play is betting on the outcome of the cards of another player position, over which he has no control.

Abstract: Silk-screen printing apparatus is provided for the silk-screen printing of articles such as oval-shaped bottles and containers on the two major curved peripheral surfaces thereof, sequentially, with one printing pass. The apparatus utilizes, in this case, two squeegees positioned one behind the other and synchronized in such a manner as to force ink through a screen provided with two image patterns as each of the two image patterns on the screen moves sequentially over the two curved surfaces to be printed.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for automatic transport of compact discs one-at-a-time from a loading station in a horizontally disposed, circular defined path through various work stations e.g., silk-screen printing and UV-curing, to an off-loading station. The compact discs are automatically loaded by loading apparatus onto the transport apparatus one-at-a-time in a predetermined location from apparatus automatically supplying compact discs to the loading apparatus for loading onto the transport apparatus in a plurality of vertically disposed stacks, each stack providing a plurality of discs horizontally disposed and superposed one above the other. Subsequent to printing and curing of the printing ink, the printed compact discs are off-loaded from the annular-shaped transport apparatus one-at-a-time by unloading apparatus and provided in a plurality of vertically disposed stacks of compact discs, each stack containing a plurality of horizontally disposed printed discs superposed one above the other.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for automatic transport of compact discs one-at-a-time from a loading station in a horizontally disposed, circular defined path through various work stations e.g., silk-screen printing and UV-curing, to an off-loading station. The compact discs are automatically loaded by loading apparatus onto the transport apparatus one-at-a-time in a predetermined location from apparatus automatically supplying compact discs to the loading apparatus for loading onto the transport apparatus in a plurality of vertically disposed stacks, each stack providing a plurality of discs horizontally disposed and superposed one above the other. Subsequent to printing and curing of the printing ink, the printed compact discs are off-loaded from the annular-shaped transport apparatus one-at-a-time by unloading apparatus and provided in a plurality of vertically disposed stacks of compact discs, each stack containing a plurality of horizontally disposed printed discs superposed one above the other.

Abstract: A system for collecting sap from maple trees in which is provided a family of interchangeable connectors or fittings providing quick connect/disconnect features, and a spout member providing for more straight line flow of sap through such a member. An assembly is provided of a male and a female member which allows quick connection of branch lines together, or a branch line to the main line conduit. A drop line assembly is provided which allows for better tapping of sap producing trees to maintain healthy trees. A cap is provided constituting one member of the quick connect/disconnect assembly whereby any part of the sap collection system can be isolated from the rest or for providing a closed system for cleaning or selected from the environment. Adaptors are provided which incorporate the features of the quick connect/disconnect assembly making it possible to convert old sap collecting systems to one using the connectors and fixtures having the quick connect/disconnect features.

Abstract: Method for locating metal studs hidden from view by wall board members fastened thereto by screw-type fasteners characterized by a magnetic field of force which attracts particulate magnetic material, by first locating the screw-type fasteners which are hidden from view by spackling compound or other wall surface finishing material. The screw-type fasteners are located by depositing particulate magnetic material on the outer surface of the wall board, the particulate magnetic material being attracted to a screw-type fastener by the magnetic field of force and associating with the head of the fastener in a surrounding manner on the outside surface of the wall board.

Abstract: Apparatus for protecting against spillage of oil and similar cargoes carried in a tanker vessel upon high-energy impact of the hull 10 of the vessel with another object. The apparatus comprises a series of bladder modules whose walls are made of flexible material of sufficient strength to substantially withstand rupture upon such impact. Each flexible module comprises an inboard cargo-carrying bladder 16 surrounded outboardly by a buffer bladder 12 containing air under pressure. Such buffer bladder 12 may alternatively contain water or other ballast liquid when desired to maintain seaworthiness of the vessel.

Abstract: A head support means is provided for supporting a person's head while lying in the prone position. The support means provides support of the patient's head at the chin and forehead. A side opening provides means for an anesthetist to view a patient's face and for passage of endotracheal or other tubes and various probes that might be used during surgery.

Abstract: A system for collecting sap from maple trees in which is provided a family of interchangeable connectors or fittings providing quick connect/disconnect features, and a spout member providing for more straight line flow of sap through such a member. An assembly is provided of a male and female member which allows quick connection of branch lines together, or a branch line to the main line conduit. A drop line assembly is provided which allows for better tapping of sap producing trees to maintain healthy trees. A cap is provided constituting one member of the quick connect/disconnect assembly whereby any part of the sap collection system can be isolated from the rest or for providing a closed system for cleaning or sealed from the environment. Adaptors are provided which incorporate the features of the quick connect/disconnect assembly making it possible to convert old sap collecting systems to one using the connectors and fixtures having the quick connect/disconnect features.

Abstract: A modular type receptacle unit useful as an electrical outlet having only two components offering quick connect/disconnect features between the outlet box and cover plate unit. The outlet box and coverplate unit can be assembled together without need for screw fasteners and tools.

Abstract: Device providing easy extraction of video cassettes and the like from closely fitting storage or protective jackets therefor provided for use in combination with such a closely fitting protective jacket for a video cassette for aid in easy removal of the video cassette from the protective jacket. A video cassette can be removed from its protective jacket without removal of that jacket from a storage device in which a plurality of video cassettes are stored in such a manner that the protective jackets are in side-by-side contact.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for automatic transport of compact discs one-at-a-time from a loading station in a horizontally disposed, circular defined path through various work stations e.g., silk-screen printing and UV-curing, to an off-loading station. The compact discs are automatically loaded by loading apparatus onto the transport apparatus one-at-a-time in a predetermined location from apparatus automatically supplying compact discs to the loading apparatus for loading onto the transport apparatus in a plurality of vertically disposed stacks, each stack providing a plurality of discs horizontally disposed and superposed one above the other. Subsequent to printing and curing of the printing ink, the printed compact discs are off-loaded from the annular-shaped transport apparatus one-at-a-time by unloading apparatus and provided in a plurality of vertically disposed stacks of compact discs, each stack containing a plurality of horizontally disposed printed discs superposed one above the other.