Abstract: This invention relates to a one-piece latching device comprising a body of thermoplastic elastomer of specified durometer hardness having a substantially plane supporting surface, which is disposed in slidable relation in a recess or nesting site in a door or supporting panel, which comprises an elongated opening substantially in the plane of the supporting panel. One edge of the body, transverse to the supporting surface, terminates in a latching lip for engaging a striker bar or surface in cam-like fashion. The body is provided on its upper surface with means for providing a manual pull or thrust for retracting the latching lip and causing the body to slide in the direction of its opposite end, which terminates in an elastic spring member. The latter is compressed against an edge of the nesting site on the side opposite the latching lip imposing a spring-bias on the body, which causes it to slide in the opposite direction when the manual pull is released.

Abstract: A foldable chair for the beach or outdoor use comprising a frame of metal or other rigid material including fabric or plastic seat and back rests is supported between pairs of elongated telescoping parallel supporting members including X-pivoted braces which are hingedly connected to enable the chair to be folded together into an elongated configuration for carrying purposes. A locking mechanism enables the chair to be maintained in rigid open position.

Abstract: This comprises a lightweight support for books and magazines comprising a baseboard which seats on the lap of the user or other substantially horizontal surface, and a book plate which is adjustable to a desired angular position relative to the baseboard. A particular feature is a tensioning mechanism for holding the pages in place which comprises a line anchored between an adjustable spool at one end and a detachable elastically-biased hook at the other end, which functions to hold the center of the reading material relatively perpendicular to the reader's line of sight.

Abstract: One-piece latches or door-retenting devices of elastomeric material of specified parameters, are constructed for disposition in the surface of a door or other supporting panel so that at least one lip projects outwardly from the edge or surface in elastically deformable relation to engage a striker bar or surface. A first type includes and elongated lip projecting or depending from one edge, the inner surface of the lip forming a slot which just accommodates the striker bar upon closure of the latch, the adjacent outer surface of the lip projecting in angular relation to the slot providing resilient latching action against the striker bar when the latch is opened or closed. Latch shapes of this type include "D" shape, "C" shape, round, square, polygonal and line configurations. A second type comprises a bellows-like latching member closed at one end with a protuberance in the form of an elastomeric bulb which is constructed to be elastically deformed by the striker bar or latching surface.

Abstract: This is an exact volume dispensing container which comprises a primary storage container for storing liquid and a measuring head having a pour-out spout disposed above the primary storage container, a neck disposed between the primary storage container and the measuring head wherein a modified pour-spout is formed by a barrier molded into one side of the storage container and a drainback hole is interposed through the barrier. When the level of liquid in the measuring head exceeds a preselected amount, the excess liquid pours back into the storage container through the drainback hole, leaving the exact amount of liquid to be dispensed from the measuring head.

Abstract: This patent relates to pillow blocks, which are constructed to include one or more roller bearings disposed in tangential relation to the primary shaft at one or more positions around its periphery. Each roller bearing is mounted to rotate about its own stud, so that it acts as a cam follower. In some embodiments the roller bearings are disposed singly, or in pairs, in three positions spaced-apart 120 degrees around the periphery of the shaft. A particular feature of the invention is a device for fine tuning the tangential contact between a roller and the surface of the primary shaft by utilizing a flexible bearing support plate supporting at least one bearing. The plate can move radially to control the radial distance of the bearing.

Abstract: This relates to a thermodynamic electronic actuator for intermittently controlling the operation of a heating and/or air conditioning system for any temperature controlled area when a door or window is left open or ajar. The actuator circuit comprises a normally-closed switch (or switches if used for more than one opening), which initiates operation of a count-up timer to interrupt the thermostat line after a predetermined period whenever a door or window is left open. To restore power, all that is required is to shut the window or door. This actuates a count-down timer that will restore the thermostat line after a predetermined period, assuming the window or door is not reopened, interrupting the countdown.

Abstract: A flexible magnetic recording medium contained in a protective jacket is used for storing digital computer information. Such a device requires a write/erase inhibit function to preserve the previously stored information. This invention provides that function by the use of a continuously lockable shutter which can be inserted into the containment jacket. The jacket structure provides the shutter-locking channel by using an outside jacket edge and the side flap sealing embodiment to apply lateral pressure, thereby confining the enclosed shutter to slide along the jacket margin. Once so installed into the jacket, movement of this shutter is controlled through an access slot provided in the containment jacket, which slot is remote from the normal notch provided in the jacket, and is unemcumbered by any physical projection in the notch or jacket.

Abstract: This relates to an attachment kit for an offset printing press of the type manufactured and sold by A. B. Dick Company, which attachment comprises a leveling system including a pair of pivoting boards constructed to be mounted in parallel relation on a base board set on the feed table of the press to support two piles of envelopes in side-by-side relation. The vertical leg of a T-shaped guide bar having its cross bar and spacer fastened to the main bar of the press, passes between the two piles of envelopes and projects into a slot in the base board. A pair of backing plates having vertically-projecting members which bear against the rear of the envelope piles, are constructed to be fastened on opposite sides of the main bar of the printing press. This arrangement enables two piles of envelopes to pass through and be printed simultaneously by the press.

Abstract: This relates to an improvement for rain gutters comprising a filter attachment which is constructed to fit over the open end of the gutter. The filter attachment comprises an elongated screen to the underside of which is clamped a pad of fibrous material such as fiber glass. Adjustable clamping means is provided for holding the filter attachment in place on the gutter opening.

Abstract: This invention relates to a submersible electrical cable splice, and the method of making the same. It employs a housing sleeve of an elastomeric material which is hollowed out to include a central cavity connected at each of the ends by bores which are of slightly smaller diameter than the cables which are to be connected. In the process of making the splice, one end of the housing sleeve is lubricated, and one of the cables is pushed clear through and out the other end of the housing, where it is joined to the other cable end in abutting relation in a metal crimp connector. The joined cables are then pulled in the opposite direction back through the bore of the housing sleeve, until the crimping connector seats in the central cavity, which is of slightly smaller diameter than the crimping connector, squeezing out the air. It should be understood that a pocket or void or space is to be eliminated or reduced to insignificant amounts.

Abstract: Body suits and underpants in which a seat flap at the crotch is readily opened or closed by means of a self-gripping fastener. A particular feature is that the seat flap may be fastened to the rear panel when open. One embodiment, which includes self-gripping fasteners on the side, as well as on the seat flap, enables the garment to be opened out flat for laundry and storage convenience.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices which can be mechanically actuated by the user for marking lottery and other game cards to indicate selected numbers. A shallow elongated container is provided in which the card to be marked is fixed in place. A U-shaped yoke fastened at one end of the container functions to pivotally support a tubular sleeve, which rotates up and down through a small angle against a spring bias. A shaft is interposed to be moved slideably in the sleeve in the lengthwise direction of the container. The shaft terminates at its inner end in a marking head, which is pivotally connected to move in a horizontal plane. A rod depending from the marking head supports stamping means which is constructed, when inked and depressed, to make an impression on the card to indicate a selected number. In one embodiment, the ink is stored in the marking head, and passes to the stamping means through a wick.

Abstract: This relates to reinforced hollow utility poles, and attachments therefore, formed by pultrusion of dielectric insulating material, such as glass fiber reinforced resin, and the method of fabricating the same.

Abstract: The chair of the present invention comprises a foldable frame of metal or other rigid material, comprising a fabric or plastic seat rest supported between a pair of tubes or rods, to the ends of which are hingedly connected a pair of telescoping tubular back supports, which, in open position extend upward, supporting between them in taut relation a backrest, also of fabric or plastic, which is further supported by a pair of X-pivoted braces and other braces connected to the telescoping tubular supports. Four stub legs support the seat rest in open position. A particular feature of the invention is that it is readily folded into an elongated configuration of narrow width, which may be fitted into a tube, by first folding the back and seat together, and telescopically extending the back supports, which simultaneously causes the X-pivoted braces and other braces to rotate into approximately parallel relation with the back supports.