Abstract: A timing device for association with a conventional coffee decanter wherein the device comprises a collar for mounting on the neck of the decanter and a tab extending from the collar and mounting an adjustable timing device for indicating time of placement of a fresh brew into the decanter and/or time when the brew is stale and should be discarded.

Abstract: The invention herein described is a tea brewer comprising a plurality of removable dispensers which are filled from a central brewing unit. The central brewing unit comprehends provisions for developing a tea extract or concentrate which is then contemporaneously mixed with a dilutant within one of the removable dispensers; the ratio of extract to dilutant being controlled to provide a potable mixture.

Abstract: A rack assembly including a plurality of vertical tubes anchored adjacent to a sidewall. A plurality of arm assemblies are affixed to the vertical tubes and are vertically and pivotally adjustable. The arm assemblies collectively serve as support members for various objects. Some embodiments permit adjustment of the arm assemblies.

Abstract: A skid protective casting and adapter for a tank car for retrofitting a new outlet bottom valve on a tank car. The skid protective casting includes two separate sections having sloped bottom surfaces. The skid protective casting is welded in a manner that post weld heat treatement is not required in connection with the retrofitting procedures. The new outlet valve is affixed to the existing valve saddle with an adapter plate for economical and effective mounting.

Abstract: A gondola rail car for hauling wood chips and the like having a pair of side walls, an end wall, a floor, an open end and an open top. A door assembly is pivotally mounted for swinging movement adjacent the open end. A ledge is provided to enhance access by an unloading vehicle. The car may be constructed from an existing box car.

Abstract: A floor construction for refrigerated vehicles is provided with longitudinal elements having parallel upstanding walls supporting a load supporting surface and providing substantially retilinear ducts between the longitudinal elements and providing for rectilinear end sealing plates.

Abstract: A rail car end assembly comprises upper and lower tracks for guiding and stabilizing multi-panel rigid doors moving between open and closed positions. End posts are located inside the car and spaced inwardly from respective side wall end portions. The door pass between the space between the end posts and the side wall end portions when moved into the open position. A latch arrangement is provided which latches the door in the open and closed positions. The latch arrangement includes a lower pin engaging a keeper adjacent the lower track, and an upper pin engaging a keeper supported on an elevated platform in the car. The pins are joined by a cable for synchronous movement to lock and to release the doors. Each door has a follower engaging the upper track for guiding the door. In the closed position, the follower engages a stop on the track which reinforces the upper portion of the door against outward movement.

Abstract: A timing device for association with a conventional coffee decanter wherein the device comprises a collar for mounting on the neck of the decanter and a tab extending from the collar and mounting an adjustable timing device for indicating time of placement of a fresh brew into the decanter and/or time when the brew is stale and should be discarded.

Abstract: A container for serving hot beverages and soup having a glass bowl and a shock absorbing band exteriorly arranged on said bowl. The band may be formed from a plastic or rubber material and reduce breakage of the decanter. The band includes tapered upper and lower edge portions and an internal cavity for forming air cushion for enhanced protection against impact.

Abstract: A hopper with a bottom discharge slot and valving comprising plates slidably supported beneath the slot and movable between closed and open positions, said plates having a plastic flexible covering to facilitate movement in shear against the load of the particulate material bearing thereagainst.

Abstract: A railway tank car heated by steam through a heat exchanger located at the bottom of the tank car, the heat exchanger comprising pipes running lengthwise of the tank and outlets between the ends of the pipes. The outlet are arranged to drain hot condensate from different portions of the pipes into a cavity of a torus sleeved about a discharge valve in effective heat transfer thereto.

Abstract: An insulating floor is composed of a deck, supporting plastic beams which are mounted on an underpan, the underpan being supported on metal crossing beams, the regions between the deck, plastic beams and underpan being filled with foamed plastic providing insulation and adhesively and mechanically bonding the components together.

Abstract: A brake tester for measuring static force levels of the brake shoes and hand brake, and the pressure level of the brake cylinder of a railcar. Brake shoe load cells are used to measure brake shoe forces by creating point contact with the railcar wheel and undergoing deflection during application of a brake force. A clevis load cell measures hand brake force by simulating the clevis and produces an output from a plurality of strain gauges.

Abstract: A railway car heated by steam through a heat exchanger located at the bottom of a tank, the heat exchanger comprising a torus sleeved about a discharge valve in efficient heat transfer thereto.

Abstract: A rail car end assembly comprises upper and lower tracks for guiding and stabilizing multi-panel doors moving between open and closed positions. End posts are located inside the car and spaced inwardly from respective side wall end portions. The doors pass between the space between the end posts and the side wall end portion when moved into the open position. A latch arrangement is provided which latches the door in the open and closed positions. The latch arrangement includes a lower pin engaging a keeper adjacent the lower track, and an upper pin engaging a keeper supported on an elevated platform in the car. The pins are joined by a cable for synchronous movement to lock and to release the doors. Each door has a follower engaging the upper track for guiding the door. In the closed position, the follower engaging a stop on the track which reinforces the upper portion of the door against outward movement.

Abstract: An auxiliary traffic light which has a strobe light clamped on the primary bulb in axial alignment therewith so to obtain maximum reflection characteristics from a reflector behind the primary bulb. A primary circuit is provided for lighting the bulb and the strobe light being connected to a battery operated circuit for flashing the strobe upon failure of the power source.

Abstract: A Blocking shoe assembly for intervention between the sides of a railway car and containers mounted therein which has a stationary guide portion, the stationary portion being adapted to guide and hold wide containers from lateral shifting and the movable portion comprising a rotary member which is adapted to rollingly engage against a side of a narrower container and hold it in place when the movable portion is deployed.