Abstract: An apparatus for stuffing cushions, mattresses, and the like. The apparatus includes a cantilevered hollow support with multiple perforations in its upper wall and selectively operable means for evacuating air from the hollow support. Cushion stuffing material is placed on the support and covered with an air impervious film advanced from a supply member carried by the apparatus and cut by a cutter adjustably mounted on the apparatus. The film closes exposed perforations of the support which are not covered by the stuffing material. The apparatus is used to evacuate the air from the stuffing material, thereby shrinking the material to allow the rapid application of a cover over the stuffing and support, followed by withdrawal of the cover and contained stuffing from the support.

Abstract: A valve including a resilient seal which contacts in a sealing relationship an annular valve seat having an offset annular surface area at the valve inlet against which the resilient seal of the valve is compressed by an overlying rigid member to reduce the liquid pressure against the valve seal, thereby easing the effort to close the valve.

Abstract: A combination ladder and spare tire carrier for a vehicle in which the spare tire carrier is connected to the inside of the ladder and the ladder pivotally connected to a wall of the vehicle whereby the ladder may be pivoted from an upright locked position into an inclined lower position to expose the spare tire carrier.

Abstract: A scope for viewing the internal surfaces of bores or similar cavities which includes a rod of optically clear material having an image transmitting end, a light gathering end, and a viewing surface intermediate to these ends. An optical surface is formed internally of the rod at an angle to the axis of the rod and serves to reflect the image of the cavity surface out of the rod for viewing.

Abstract: A work support or saw horse formed of lightweight tubular metal and having a hinge which facilitates folding of the support to a reduced size for storage and transportation. One embodiment of the support has integral portions which interlock to form an integral hinge which extends the entire length of the support.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving a windshield wiper blade in an oscillatory motion over the surface of a windshield. The wiper blade is driven in a straight line over the windshield surface rather than in the usual arcuate or modified arcuate path.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for identifying a selected target among a field or group of targets wherein each of the targets is caused to assume a unique characteristic. The characteristic of the selected target is sensed and compared to a record of the characteristics of all the targets. Correlation of the selected characteristic with one of the characteristics of record identifies the selected target.

Abstract: A device for aiding in the hanging of a picture or similar wall supported member. The device is of an inverted "T" shape having cross arms and a neck part. Slide members are carried on the cross arms to engage a hanging wire. Locating marks on the neck part indicate the top of the picture and are used to position the device at a desired wall location for the picture with the slide members locating the hangers, such as hooks.

Abstract: A method of stuffing an aerated expanded flexible filler into a snug fitting cover, wherein air is evacuated from the filler while resting upon a support so as to shrink the filler and permit rapid application of the cover thereto. The apparatus includes a cantilevered chambered support with multiple openings in its filler supporting surface and selectively operable means for withdrawing air from the chamber.

Abstract: A slitter with a plurality of slitter heads mounted on a turntable to allow rotation of the heads. Each slitter head is adapted to be joined to a motor drive by means of an interconnecting arbor end portion which extends from the outboard bearing of the slitting head.

Abstract: An electrically actuated lock for a door or similar access means in which a multiple number of data bits are introduced in a given sequential manner into a plurality of series-connected data transfer parts each operable one at a time and in a selected sequence to finally cause the actuation and withdrawal of the latching mechanism for the lock.

Abstract: A roof construction utilizing thermoplastic panels and a method of making the same. The thermoplastic panels are arranged in edge contacting relation to span a roof underpanel supported by a roof frame. The thermoplastic panels carry anchor members projecting through openings in the underpanel and secured to the frame. The thermoplastic panels are bonded together at their margins. The thermoplastic panels at the roof margins have downturned flanges. Gutters have flanges which underlie and are anchored to the marginal panels at building eaves.The method involves formation of spaced openings in the roof underpanel adjacent to roof frame members to receive thermoplastic anchor strips whose upper ends contact the thermoplastic panels to be bonded thereto by the application of heat to the panel part contacted by the anchors. The lower ends of the anchors are secured to the frame members.

Abstract: An anchor for a building which is temporarily located upon the ground without a permanent foundation. The building has base plates at its margins which rest upon ground plates anchored in the earth and carrying locater members engaged by the base plates. Elongated auger type earth penetrating anchors are located at spaced points adjacent the base plates and carry adapters pivotally mounting locking members each having an end overlying a base plate. An adjustable member on each adapter urges the associated locking member into firm overlying anchoring engagement with a base plate.

Abstract: A watering cup for fowl and animals has a telescopic valved and sealed fit of a normally closed valved tubular part of a cup housing within a normally closed valved depending tubular outlet of a water supply line and a hook interlock of said telescoping parts. A cup pivoted in the cup housing below the valved tubular cup part has a projection for opening the valve of the tubular cup housing part and a spring controlled by adjustable tensioning means urges said cup and its projection toward valve opening position when less than a selected quantity of water is contained in the cup.

Abstract: A filter having a housing in which a filtering medium such as a rigid screen and removable bag is located. A removable, hollow closed container is located within the filter housing inside the filtering medium. A spring is compressed between the container and the top of the filter to cause the container to be pressed into contact with the filtering medium.

Abstract: A drain assembly for a lavatory basin which includes a drain tube having a flanged upper end adapted for support by the basin. A drain plug is carried within the drain tube. A lift rod extends through the drain tube at a side opening therein and engages the plug. The lift rod is held in a sealed relationship against the tube by a retainer clamp which permits the lift rod to be shifted causing the drain plug to be correspondingly shifted between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A valve assembly for faucets which includes a retainer member carried by the body of the valve with a face circumferentially in frictional contact with the valve stem to prevent independent movement of the stem and handle resulting in an undesired increased or decreased fluid flow.

Abstract: A thread dial for use on English system engine lathes when cutting English or Metric threads.

Abstract: A drapery hanger having a support with a channel shaped track and a flexible tape secured to the upper margin of a drape and characterized by integral longitudinally spaced track-engaging parts each terminating in a V-shaped flange adapted for snap interlock with said track and slidable engagement in said track while supporting the weight of the drape.

Abstract: A power oscillator utilizing one or more field effect transistors in conjunction with a tank circuit.