Abstract: An elastomeric insert for filling the cavity of a bottom foundation fitting or socket in a steel deck of a conveyance, such as a steel container ship, whereby a lashing knuckle of a binder tie down rod for lashing a container to the deck is readily secured within the socket, while the insert remains disposed within the socket, so as to prevent the intrusion of debris and dirt, as well as water, from entering the socket cavity, thereby maintaining access and utility of the deck sockets.

Abstract: An adjustable storm garage door having a pair of foldable doors open at the center with each pair adjustably mounted to a jamb of the garage in spaced relationship with an existing overhead garage door for providing an insulating space between the doors.

Abstract: An expandable two-piece tray mountable upon a video display terminal having either a top or side vent for exhausting air from its motor. The tray is adaptable for storing operational instructions of the terminal including program books, diskettes and the like in both upper and side compartments thereof.

Abstract: A generator for converting volatile combustible liquids, such as gasoline, methanol and the like, into an aeriform gas including a closed vessel containing liquid gasoline maintained at a predetermined level, evaporating the liquid gasoline by passing streams of desiccated atmospheric air therethrough, after which the resulting gas is passed through specially processed charcoal material, which stabilizes the resulting gas into an aeriform gas as a fuel source for internal combustion engines.

Abstract: An improved fluid supply head for high speed rotary atomizers in which high velocity low volume air is introduced directly into the spindle shaft and sealing recesses of the head downstream of bearings supporting the shaft and exhausted along the spindle shaft and along the inner periphery of the atomizing disc. This high velocity low volume air, as it emerges at the disc, creates a venturi-like action that draws the spraying fluid towards the center of the disc axis to form an improved doughnut-shaped spray pattern. This high velocity low volume air also fluid seals the bearings.

Abstract: A portable machine for steam cleaning carpets, rugs, automotive engines and soiled areas including an electrolytic generator for substantially instant production of steam, a positive displacement pump for delivering a water-chemical solution from a tank to the electrolytic generator and from the electrolytic generator a discharge of steam via a flexible hose and nozzle onto a soiled area including automotive engines. When adapted primarily for rug and carpet cleaning the machine includes an air pump and solenoid for delivering detergent from a tank to the nozzle and a vacuum motor with nozzle for picking up excess moisture and dirt particles released by the steam solution.

Abstract: A phonograph record rack having a framework with upstanding pins for carrying on said pins elongate hinge clamps. The hinge clamps are of one piece extrusion reinforced plastic material being formed of two integral sections, an opening at its spine for mesh engagement with its associated pin and tensioned lips for holding a record album jacket. The hinge clamps are of substantially the same height as the jackets they carry and are adapted to secure in position an arcuate portion of the record itself. It is evident that each of the jackets is disposed in an upright position and can be readily swivelled for identification purposes.

Abstract: A portable oral inhalator for use in a home, mobile vehicle and/or boat including a carrying case having compartments therein for compressor motor, dry cell batteries, switching controls, and medication. The inhalator provides optional control means therein for supplying 6 volt D.C. energy to the compressor motor, such as converting 110 volt A.C. power to 6 volt D.C. for home use, and 12 volt D.C. to 6 volt D.C. for vehicle or boat use, as well as a 6 volt D.C. dry battery source. The inhalator is useful in the treatment particularly for chronic asthmatics and other chronic pulmonary diseases.

Abstract: A dental clamp for maintaining steady pressure on a matrix strip of non-corrosive, flexible metal used to insert a Class III and/or a Class IV restoration to a tooth.

Abstract: A garment stacking apparatus having a pair of belts travelling together at the same speed in which one belt provided with polyurethane on its surface feeds and urges a garment section on the second belt provided with a frictionless shutter and open space and, when the first belt is suddenly stopped while the second belt continues its movement, the garment section slides from the frictionless shutter onto the open space and drops into a receptacle.

Abstract: A one-piece file folder for use in vertical, lateral, rotary and similar files having an improved expandable pocket with a locking tab that is slidable in accordance with the amount of papers disposed within the pocket.

Abstract: A heating device having a sinuous, expanded metal heating element of high intensity and quick response mounted upon chemically inert non-woven alumina-silica filler refractory material. The heating element is fabricated of metal sheeting by slitting and expanding it to a selected shape, mesh size, strand width and gauge to provide uniform distribution of radiant energy over the entire face area of the heating element at elevated temperatures in which the watt density and heating element area are not limited by available voltage and temperature.

Abstract: A telescopic maulstick that can be extended and retracted, as required, and clamped to the sides of an artist's frame having end means for securing same thereto and means intermediate the ends for locking the maulstick in a clamped position. The maulstick can also be used in any free or clamped position at a satisfactory elevation above the surface of the artist's frame.

Abstract: A lightweight block for interior partitions of buildings weighing less than one-half of any type of lightweight concrete block now manufactured, formed of a mixture of 10.66:1 ratio of expanded perlite aggregate and Portland cement, a water cement ratio of 6.66 gallons of water to 1 cubic foot of cement and an additive for making the mixture tractable, no other aggregate or binder being included.

Abstract: There is disclosed a microphone holder assembly which is designed to have a C.B. radio microphone or the like placed therein, which microphone can be operated by an appropriate linkage arrangement which can be manually operated by the user. The design of the holder is such that with minor modifications, various microphone designs can be accommodated. Means are provided for locking the linkage arrangement used to activate the microphone switch. The locking means frictionally engage the activating linkage and include spring means which store up energy when the activating linkage is located in the operating mode and release that energy when the locking means is disengaged from the activating linkage, returning the locking means to its at-rest position.

Abstract: A safety system for automatically operated sliding panel doors, specifically elevator doors, having acoustic wave transmitters and receivers arranged in a row along the moving door's leading edge. Short bursts of acoustic energy are projected both in front of the door and to one or both sides so as to "sweep" a three-dimensional space, in and near the door's path, representing a zone of potential danger to persons or objects therein. Reflected energy from persons or objects in the danger zone is usable if it is received, following each transmitted burst, during a prescribed time interval representing combinations of the doorway opening distance and other selected parameters, and usable reflections are converted to a control signal to stop and re-open the doors before they strike the endangered person or object.

Abstract: A radiant heating modular array of rapid response radiant heating units includes a plurality of abutting heating element frame units in which the intermediate frame units have open sides and the end frame units have closed outer sides. Means on the front and back walls of the frame units support a plurality of thin foil radiant heating elements. Means including connectors of equal length interconnect the heating elements within each frame unit and from each of the abutting frame units to its contiguous unit whereby all of the heating elements are equally spaced laterally of the entire module to provide uniform heating and to avoid heat striation at the juncture of the units. The radiant heating module is controlled by electronic feedback circuitry including optical temperature sensors whereby the applied heat can be profiled to compensate for processing irregularities.

Abstract: A bicycle shoe having an outsole especially adapted for gripping a pedal of a bicycle, including an elongated heel terminating in a sloping front inner face, a toe portion having alternate cylindrical protuberances and hollows, and a recessed instep having alternate frusto pyramidal protuberances and hollows for mesh engagement with hollows and protuberances of a bicycle pedal.