Abstract: A holder for mounting on a rail and the like comprising a body forming a receptacle and having a body back wall. A bracket is attached to the body back wall and forms a receiver therewith. A clip is removably attached to the body by inserting a tab portion thereof into the receiver. The clip also includes a hook portion for engagement with the rail and the like. A resilient leg extending outwardly from the tab portion and engageable with the body is provided for removably securing the tab portion in the receiver.

Abstract: An automatic storage and retrieval system including a storage bin, having a mechanism for positioning a vehicle at the storage bin including a rough positioning mechanism with an encoder having a rotatable member which rotates through an arc less than a complete revolution in response to movement of the vehicle and generates a signal with a different value at each of various member positions which correspond to respective vehicle rough position zones. A control device receives the signal and selectively causes the vehicle to move to a rough position zone at the storage bin. A fine positioning mechanism repositions the vehicle within a particular position zone after rough positioning and utilizes a light source and photoelectric sensor mounted on the vehicle for detecting a target mounted in a fixed relation with respect to the storage bin. The control mechanism receives an electrical signal generated by the photoelectric sensor and causes the vehicle to stop at the fine position location at the storage bin.

Abstract: A check valve is positioned in the pneumatic power system of a vehicle in which air is supplied to a pneumatic compressor from an induction manifold of an engine. The compressor has an oil sump, a start and stop clutch, an air inlet, and an air outlet. A check valve is emplaced in the air inlet conduit leading from the engine manifold to the compressor to provide a one-way flow of air into the compressor when the compressor is running and to block the conduit in response to a vacuum created therein and prevent the vacuum from reaching the compressor when the compressor is not running. The valve prevents oil from the compressor sump from being drawn into the pneumatic system and fouling air actuated devices.

Abstract: Web letterpress equipment is converted to offset lithographic equipment by modification of a driven letterpress impression cylinder to receive an offset blanket, thereby producing an offset blanket cylinder. A letterpress plate cylinder is modified to become an offset plate cylinder with accompanying offset inking and dampening equipment. In one embodiment, a driven letterpress plate cylinder of a color hump is packed to become an offset impression cylinder cooperating with the offset blanket cylinder. In a second embodiment, the letterpress plate cylinder of the color hump is modified to an offset color plate cylinder and a driven offset impression cylinder is added to cooperate with the offset printed on one side of a web. When used in combination with similarly converted letterpress plate, impression and color hump plate cylinders, at least three colors may be offset printed on one side of a web or multiple colors printed on opposite sides thereof.

Abstract: A floating knife assembly with positive blade positioning for use with a meat defatting machine to trim a portion of a layer of fat from a piece of meat while leaving a desired thickness of fat layer thereon.The knife assembly includes a gauge plate which engages the piece of meat, riding on an upper surface thereof as the meat is urged toward the knife. The gauge plate and knife are interconnected by a linkage system comprising a gauge plate position sensor and a power ram which urges the knife to a desired position relative to the piece of meat dependent upon the position of the gauge plate. The knife is securely locked into position as an individual piece of meat is urged therepast assuring that a constant thickness of fat is retained on the meat.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing steroid hormone receptor samples to be utilized as controls during assays of various human tissue for steroid hormones, especially estrogen. The process comprises collecting tissue known to include such receptors, adding a buffer solution to the tissue, homogenizing the tissue and buffer solution, centrifuging the homogenized mixture, and thereafter collecting the supernatant. The supernatant which contains the desired receptors is subdivided into suitable control sample size and preferably lyophilized to a flake.

Abstract: A dual axis capacitive inclination sensor includes a flat cylindrical vial defined by a lower conductive half and an upper dielectric half with a chamber therebetween containing a dielectric liquid with a bubble therein. A top surface of the upper half has two pairs of axis capacitor plates positioned thereon in spaced relation to two mutually perpendicular horizontal inclination axes, and each of the axis plates forms a capacitor in cooperation with the lower half which functions as a common capacitor plate. Inclination of the vial about one or both of the inclination axes causes a change in the position of the bubble with respect to the capacitive system, thereby changing the capacitance between the plates. Each of the axis capacitor plates has a shape defined by a circumferentially extending web portion having inwardly directed radial portions connected at the opposite ends of the web.

Abstract: A device for back washing and the like including a guide assembly with a front panel having a zigzag slot therethrough comprising a plurality of interconnected, alternating, sloped runs. A traveler assembly is mounted on the guide assembly and is movable along the runs. The traveler assembly includes a mounting block with a guide pin extending therefrom and having a retainer attached thereto for retaining the guide pin slidably positioned within the slot. A pad or brush is detachably mounted on the mounting block for engagement by a person simultaneously with the traveler assembly moving on the guide assembly.

Abstract: A solar collector for integral attachment to framing members of a structure comprising a base panel attached to and extending between an adjacent pair of the framing members. The collector includes collector plate which comprises an inlet and an outlet end, a web with opposite side margins and a tubular fluid conduit terminating and open at the collector plate ends. Attachment means is provided for slidably retaining the collector plate to the base panel whereby relative movement therebetween is allowed in response to thermal expansion and contraction of the collector plate. A transparent cover is attached to the framing members and positioned in spaced relation outwardly of the collector plate.

Abstract: A combination underpant and hernial truss comprises a brief having front, rear and crotch portions with spaced leg holes. A truss pad is attached to the front portion and protrudes inwardly of the brief to engage and support a herniated abdominal area. An adjustable length belt encircles the brief and is connected to the front portion adjacent the pad for directing hernia retaining force thereon. The belt is free from securement to the rear portions of the brief for selective movement upwardly and downwardly to adjust to the wearer's comfort.

Abstract: A connector valve assembly for admission of catheters through endotracheal tubes employs a connector body having a tracheal tube port, a respiratory tube port and an end portion adapted for insertion of a catheter through the body and through the tracheal tube for patient airway suctioning. An end cap on the end portion has an aperture with a ring seal for sealably engaging the catheter as it is inserted therethrough and has a check valve disposed inwardly of the ring seal toward the respiratory and tracheal tube ports. The end cap defines an air lock chamber for insertion of the catheter through the connector body without interrupting positive pressure ventilation of the patient.

Abstract: An automatic storage and retrieval system including a storage bin, having a mechanism for positioning a vehicle at the storage bin including a rough positioning mechanism with an encoder having a rotatable member which rotates through an arc less than a complete revolution in response to movement of the vehicle and generates a signal with a different value at each of various member positions which correspond to respective vehicle rough position zones. A control device receives the signal and selectively causes the vehicle to move to a rough position zone at the storage bin. A fine positioning mechanism repositions the vehicle within a particular position zone after rough positioning and utilizes a light source and photoelectric sensor mounted on the vehicle for detecting a target mounted in a fixed relation with respect to the storage bin. The control mechanism receives an electrical signal generated by the photoelectric sensor and causes the vehicle to stop at the fine position location at the storage bin.

Abstract: An apparatus for spacing garment hangers having suspension hooks on a garment-supporting rod, comprising a flexible strap member having a middle portion, a first end portion with an aperture therethrough, and a second end portion. Clasp means is provided for connecting the strap member end portions together in mutually opposed, downwardly-depending relationship from the garment-supporting rod with the strap member middle portion at least partially encircling the rod. The aperture through the strap member first end portion is adapted for removably receiving a respective garment hanger suspension hook.

Abstract: A floatable fly casting weight and leader storage device is provided having a substantially cylindrical body and opposing end faces. Eyelets extend axially from both end faces to allow wrapping of a leader longitudinally around the device. The front end face is beveled to reduce ripples when moving relative through the water and to facilitate the wrapping of the leader thereon. The rear face includes a planar surface normal to an axis of the device to increase the hook setting ability of the device and a planar surface oblique to the end face to facilitate the wrapping of the leader thereon.

Abstract: A mud flap stabilizer device is for use with an elongate, generally rectangular mud flap formed of flexible material and swingably supported adjacent its upper end from a vehicle body rearwardly of and in close proximity to a vehicle wheel mounted tire. The stabilizer device includes a frame body with a hanger member extending upwardly therefrom and connected to a normally horizontally extending bar member in a depending relationship. The bar member is swingably mounted to the vehicle body rearwardly of the mud flap whereby the frame body is positioned against the mud flap. Rotation limiting arms control swinging movement of the frame body to limit movement of the mud flap. Illumination members such as reflectors or electrical lamps are connected to the frame body for visual enhancement.

Abstract: A carrier for cylindrical bales of hay utilizes a single, elongate, tubular main body member with an axle and wheels mounted thereto for movement and drafting as a trailer. A plurality of bale supporting cradles are mounted along the main body member at intervals. The cradles are rotatable about a vertical axis for selectively carrying the bales with the bale longitudinal axes either longitudinally or transversely aligned to the main body member for loading by various types of equipment. The cradles are also tiltable from side to side of the main body member by a latch extending between the main body member and a cradle pivot structure to allow gravitational force to tilt the cradle and drop the bale onto the ground.

Abstract: An adjustable bed is particularly adapted for the care of morbidly obese patients and comprises a ground engaging frame with a mattress support including a head section, a center section and a foot section which are hingedly interconnected and have power devices which selectively drive lift arms to raise and lower the head and foot sections relative to the center section. To confine the patient on the bed, outwardly swingable side arms are pivotally connected to the center section and have catches to selectively lock the side arm in an upright position against the center section. The side arms are also lockable in an outwardly swung position and bolsters are set between the side arm and the mattress to provide additional restive area for the patient.

Abstract: A calibrating device for agricultural sprayers utilizes an elongate, flexible throw-away bag of plastic sheet material having a top portion adapted for attaching to an agricultural sprayer boom and an open interior cavity for collecting the spray from a sprayer dispenser nozzle. A facing wall of the bag has a plurality of indicia thereon to measure the rate of spray for calibration of the nozzles to a correct application setting. The indicia include transverse marks indicating quantity, such as gallons, and longitudinal lines indicating rate.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame with structural spare key is provided comprising an eyeglass frame having a lens supporting member with opposed, spaced temple bars extending rearwardly from sides thereof with at least one of the temple bars having integrally incorporated therewith at a free end thereof a key to be used by the wearer of the eyeglass frame as a spare key for emergencies.

Abstract: A capacitive pressure relief rupture disc monitor for use in detecting the rupture of an electrically conductive rupture disc installed in a pressure relief vent includes a flat metal loop positioned in spaced relation to the rupture disc and forming a capacitor therewith. A capacitance sensor is connected to the disc and the loop and is operative to generate an output signal in response to a selected change in the capacitance between the loop and the disc as a result of movement of portions of the disc during rupture thereof. The output signal from the capacitance sensor is operative to trigger an alarm to thereby indicate the rupture of the disc.