Abstract: An apparatus for suspending hoses or cables which consists of an elongate support having a support surface in the shape of an arch with a vertex, depending haunches and intrados. A hose or cable may supported upon the vertex and haunches of the arch. At least one strap is secured transversely to the support. Loops or rings are provided for attaching the strap to a suspension line.

Abstract: An improved bacterial culturing system which is advantageously used "on-site" at waste water treatment plants. The system rapidly and efficiently produces various types of bacteria having enhanced activity and controllable characteristics. The bacteria are used to break down undesired or unwanted chemical species contained in the waste water stream. The system includes a unique culturing or primary basin in communication with an acclimation or acclimator basin. Bacteria grown in the culturing basin are partially exposed to the materials they are later intended to break down in the acclimation basin.

Abstract: A mousetrap having a lower jaw and an upper jaw pivotal relative to the lower jaw at hinge posts received in upwardly facing sockets. A single continuous garter spring surrounds the lower and upper jaws to hold the jaws together in an assembled relationship. The spring is secured to the lower and upper jaws such that the longitudinal centerline of the spring is aligned with or slightly behind the pivot axis of the upper jaw when the upper jaw is fully open. Thus, the spring exerts no closing force on the jaws in the open position thereof. The spring exerts such a closing force only when the upper jaw is rotated slightly forwardly by a trigger operated by the mouse in attempting to remove bait.

Abstract: A device for filtering radio frequency noise emanating from one or more axially extending conductors. The device includes a conductive shell which is spaced axially from the conductor or conductors. A ferrite core is fitted intermediate, and in engagement with, both the conductor or conductors and the shell. The ferrite core, thereby, functions to provide substantially increased series impedance in the conductor or conductors and to concurrently provide a common dielectric for multiple distributed, bypass capacitors along the conductor or conductors.

Abstract: An attachment for use with a fertilizer distributor apparatus (22). The attachment includes a plurality of plungers (82) comprising an assembly for cleaning entry ports (46) to distributor conduits (48) and for governing which ports (46) fertilizer will be channelled into. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises two gangs of plungers (82), one gang for entry into ports (46) leading to distributor conduits (48) extending to a boom (62) on one side of a distribution vehicle (20). The other gang of plungers (82) controls entry of fertilizer into and through entry ports (46) opening into distributor conduits (48) leading to the boom (62) on the other side of the vehicle (20).

Abstract: The sensor device for detecting the presence or absence of a liquid (2) at predetermined level (N) in a tank (1) comprises a transmitter transducer (51; 51'; 61), a receiver transducer (52, 52', 62), and electronic means (100) for processing the signals applied to the transmission transducer and delivered by the receiver transducer. In the vicinity of the predetermined level (N) of the tank (1), the device includes a detection plate (50; 50', 60) having at least one face (58) which comes into contact with the liquid (2) when the liquid reaches that level. The detection plate carries the transmitter transducer which is disposed for locally generating Lamb waves in the plate, and the plate also carries the receiver transducer which is disposed for detecting the presence or the absence of Lamb waves transmitted along the plate.

Abstract: A decoy aircraft construction of compact format during transport and able to form a decoy model of an aircraft on disposition on an airfield has the form of a rectilinear box blank having six primary panels joined at edges so as to form a box on bringing together free edges thereof. The panels have hinged to each of one or more thereof a single secondary panel or a secondary panel complex formed in turn of a plurality of panels hinged together. No secondary panel or secondary panel complex of the construction when folded at its hinges has overall dimensions greater than those of the primary panels. The location and shape of the secondary panel(s) and secondary panel complex(es) are such that on dismantling to a flat format, the primary panels of the box with the secondary panel(s) and secondary panel complex(es) housed therein, the secondary panel(s) and secondary panel complex(es) augment the flat format by unfolding to impart to it a three dimensional shape simulating that of an aircraft construction.

Abstract: The present invention deals broadly with the field of plumbing. More narrowly, however, it deals with apparatus for controlling flow through a fluid supply line. The preferred embodiment of the invention is directed to a mechanism for automatically terminating flow through a fluid supply line when flow through the line continues for a period of time greater than a defined time, such as when a break in the line occurs.

Abstract: A device (10) for use in eliminating malodorous smells from a confined area. The device (10) includes a housing (12) defined by a side-wall (14) and walls (18, 22) closing opposite axial ends (16, 24) thereof. A reservoir (20) is defined within the housing (12) within an annular, interior wall (32). An annular space (38) is defined, thereby, between the interior wall (32) and the side-wall (14) of the housing (12). A porous insert (62) formed of fibrous material is received within the annular space (38). An annular ring of wicking material (64) encircles the insert (62), and a plurality of angularly-spaced, radially-extending spoke-like wicks (68) extend from the reservoir (20) to the ring wicking material (64). Liquid neutralizing agent (34) in the reservoir (20) is conducted from the reservoir (20), through the spoke-like wicks (68) to the ring wicking material (64), and, in turn, to the porous insert (62).

Abstract: A disposable hinged box (2) for surgical articles. The container (2) has certain design features to facilitate accounting of small surgical implements. An oblique bifurcation between the container cover (6) and container bottom (4), together with a guard (36, 38) forms a cradle within the cover for retaining implements therein. The container is particularly suited for holding syringes within the container cover (6) and accounting for needles, or suture, within the container bottom (4).

Abstract: A device (10) for filtering and directing effluent to one of a plurality of angularly spaced drainfield trenches. The device (10) includes a housing (12) in which a core (14) is received. A filter medium (18) is inserted within the core (14) and extends around an inside of the core (14). Effluent channelled into the core (14) passes outwardly therefrom through a port (52) formed therein. This port is in registration with one of a plurality of ports (54) formed in the housing (12). Selective registration is accomplished by rotating the core (14) relative to the housing (12).

Abstract: A chair (10) designed for its comfort, ease of operation, and therapeutic effect. The chair (10) includes an envelope (12) having first and second portions (14, 24). The first portion (14) defines a reservoir (16) therein, and the second portion (24) has a pillar-like member (28) received within an interior (26) thereof. The interior (26) of the second portion (24) communicates with the reservoir (16) defined within the first portion (14) of the envelope (12), and the pillar-like member (28) is sufficiently long so that, when it is received within the interior (26) of the second portion (24) of the envelope (12), it will extend into the reservoir (16). The reservoir (16) is filled with a volume of fill (18) which, typically, comprises stryofoam beads (20).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing gas-flow valve nozzle of a lighter by continuous plastic working processes.

Abstract: A method of conditioning an oil seed for removal of the hull therefrom for subsequent processing of the meat portion of the oil seed. The method includes a step of passing the oil seed, under the influence of gravity, downwardly through a plenum (26) of an oil seed conditioner (18). A gas is introduced into the conditioner (18), proximate a lower end thereof, through an inlet (32). The gas passes upwardly in a counter-current relationship to the downwardly passing oil seed. A plurality of staves (24) are disposed within the plenum (26) and extend thereacross. Consequently, as the oil seed passes downwardly through the plenum (26) it engages and bounces off the staves (24). Downward movement of the oil seed is retarded by the upward flow of the gas and the staves (24). The impacting of the oil seed against the staves (24) effects loosening of the hulls, and the extended period of time the oil seed is maintained within the plenum (26) facilitates crisping of those hulls.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for centering an integrated circuit device (12) along X and Y axes (95, 97) with respect to a Z axis (39). First and second jaw pairs (98, 100), are actuated so that corresponding jaws of each pair are, at all times, disposed along their respective axis at equal distances from the Z axis (39). Corresponding jaws of each pair (98, 100) are, concurrently, moved toward and away from the Z axis, therefore. In a preferred embodiment, actuation is effected by means of linear extender rods, (70, 72) which, in turn, in effect rotation of discs (26, 28) and their corresponding turnstiles (106, 114). Turnstile (106, 114) rotation, in turn, effects linear movement of track riders (84, 86) to which the jaw pairs, (98, 100) are mounted.

Abstract: A device for precisely aligning a shuttle (28) in registration with a track from which the shuttle (28) is to receive an integrated circuit electronic device or into which the shuttle (28) is to deposit such a device. The device includes a shaft (42) disposed for rotation about an axis generally parallel to the axis along which the shuttle (28) moves. Pins (44), one corresponding to each of the tracks from which an integrated circuit electronic device is received within the shuttle (28) and the track or tracks into which such a device is to be deposited by the shuttle (28), extend generally radially from the shaft (42). The shuttle (28) carries a notch plate (54) having an open-sided notch (60) formed therein. The notch is defined by a pair of wall edges of a pair of fingers (56) formed in the plate (54).

Abstract: A baffle (34) configurable in a cyclone separator (10) in order to improve the flow capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the separator (10). The baffle (34) is disposed for vertical insertion through an upper wall (18) of the separation chamber (12) of the separator (10) to effect variable occlusion of an annular space (38) defined between a cylindrical wall (14) of the separation chamber (12) and a vortex finder (26) positioned generally centrally within the separation chamber (12). The baffle (34) functions to decrease pressure drop between an inlet (16) to the separator (10) and an outlet (32) from the separator (10).

Abstract: A method of securing a soaker pad (20, 30) to an expanded polystyrene tray (10) for the display of meat products. The method includes securing the soaker pad (20, 30) to the tray (10) at discrete, spaced locations (40) by employing sonic welding to weld a polyethylene lamina or laminae (24, 24', 34, 34') of the soaker pad (20, 30) to the tray (10).