Abstract: A toy glider assembly is disclosed. The glider includes a fusilage, vertical stabilizer, and horizontal stabilizer. Wings are received in wing receiving members which are pivotably connected to a main wing support housing which in turn is pivotably connected to the fusilage. Pivoting the main wing support housing and the wing receiving members results in the wings being longitudinally aligned with the fusilage. A force imparting member is operative between the fusilage and the wing receiving members urging a force for emplacing the wings in their flight orientation with respect to the fusilage. A slignshot-like catapult serves to launch the glider assembly. In launching, the wings are held in longitudinal alignment with the fusilage and will open into flight orientation when the glider reaches its upper launch height.

Abstract: An automatic container filling apparatus for continuously filling a moving line of containers with a fluent material is disclosed. The flow of material to any container is controlled by a single supply of air at a predetermined pressure above atmospheric pressure. The apparatus includes a product filling head having an outlet nozzle arranged to extend into the mouth of a container to be filled. An air supply provides regulated air at a predetermined high pressure. There is also provided a control for receiving and directing the high pressure air to the other components of the apparatus. A sensor tube is adapted to be positioned at a fixed point within the container to be filled. Air from the controller is directed through the sensor tube during the filling of the container. An actuator valve and an interface valve both communicate with the control to receive the high pressure air therefrom.

Abstract: A gate valve is provided having a valve body with a fluid passage therethrough and a riser passage at right angles to the fluid passage. A valve gate is included for opening and closing the fluid passage. A valve stem is operatively connected with the valve gate for transmitting movement force to the valve gate. The valve stem includes a first wrench for receiving a drive member and an identically shaped second wrench head. The wrench heads are separated by a first zone of weakness formed to fail completely when a first predetermined torque is applied to the stem. Upon complete failure of the first zone of weakness the second wrench head would be exposed for engagement by a drive member to turn the valve stem. A second zone of weakness is formed on the valve stem below the first zone of weakness and is formed to fail when a second predetermined torque greater than the first predetermined torque is applied to the stem.

Abstract: An alarm device for use with doors, windows, and the like for causing a loud gunshot-like signal upon unauthorized entry is disclosed. The alarm device includes a compact housing having a chamber therein containing a firing mechanism and a detonatable gas generator cartridge. The cartridge communicates with an opening in the housing whereby when the cartridge is detonated, the gases rush through the opening resulting in a loud gunshot-like report. The chamber of the housing is closed by a movable cover which is constructed to hold the firing mechanism against acting on the cartridge. The housing is shaped for mounting on a door or window surface with the cover engaging the frame of the door or another part of the window, such that when the door or window are opened the cover will move to release the firing mechanism to strike and detonate the cartridge. The alarm device is also provided with a lock to secure the cover from moving until it is desired to activate the device.

Abstract: A combination valve and flanged connector for connecting a metallic or non-metallic pipe directly to the valve body is disclosed. The flanged valve connector includes a radial flange secured on a longitudinal end of the valve body. Secured to the radial flange is a tubular member for receiving the end section of a pipe to be connected with the valve body. The tubular member has a generally frusto conical end sized to snugly receive a sealing gasket in sealed relationship between the tubular member and the valve body. The tubular member also has a length sufficient to be engaged by a retainer for holding the sealed gasket in place and to also support a follower ring engaging the gasket retainer, the follower ring being provided with a deep, longitudinally extending strengthening flange.

Abstract: A modular habitation structure such as would be used in constructing a multi-room, multi-story building is disclosed. The modular structures includes floor framing formed from sections of structural support members such as steel channel beams securely interconnected to define the outline of a desired room shape. Upright sheet metal wall panels are fixed at their respective lower ends to the support members and at their respective height dimensions to each other to define the side enclosures of the room. A ceiling member of the same construction as the wall members is rigidly fixed to the upper portions of each of the wall members. The wall members, floor framing and ceiling are constructed and arranged and interconnected with each other to form a unitary, integral construction having a vertical load bearing capacity of a predetermined value greater than the weight of one completely constructed room and lateral force bearing capacity above a predetermined value.

Abstract: A pipe repair bypass apparatus which enables residual water in pipes to flow without touching the area of the pipe to be repaired by soldering, is disclosed. The bypass apparatus includes a flexible disc slightly greater in its outer diameter than the inner diameter of the pipe to be repaired. The disc has a central opening which receives one end of elongated flexible tubing. A rigid tube is slideably arranged on the flexible tubing and serves to aid in inserting the disc and flexible tubing into the pipe to be repaired. When the apparatus is disposed inside a pipe, the disc acts as a dam for any water in the pipe with the water eventually flowing through the flexible tubing thereby avoiding the repair area.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a wall member, such as a drywall board, to a ceiling track is disclosed. The bracket assembly includes a housing formed of interconnected, generally parallel, planar face members having a generally J-shaped cross-section. An upper portion of a wall member is snugly received within the housing. A spring clip is engageable with the longer rear face member such that the spring clip may also engage a side section of a channel type ceiling track to thereby secure the housing and the confined wall member to the track.

Abstract: A wrench for use with mine wall support bolts is disclosed. The wrench includes an elongated shaft shaped to be engaged and driven by a mine bolting machine. The shaft is coupled to a bolt socket by a universal joint. A removable, resilient, impermeable sleeve surrounds the universal joint. The sleeve is formed of a non-metallic material having physical properties which limit the movement of the universal joint and also seal the joint against infusion of solid and fluid matter. The sleeve is secured in place by a removable clamp.

Abstract: A weight lifting exercise device is described. The device includes a generally box-shaped main support frame formed of vertical upright supports interconnected by horizontal cross-members. An elongated exercise beam member is pivotably supported at one end thereof by the main support frame for vertical movement about the pivot point. The pivot point may be selectively positioned on the main frame. A weight support assembly is connected to the exercise beam member. The weight support assembly includes bearings supported within the beam member, an elongated shaft supported by the bearings, and a weight support frame fixed to the shaft. The bearings are constructed to allow rectilinear and axial rotational movement of the weight support frame relative to the beam member during exercise cycles. The weight support frame includes gripping devices to be grasped by a user, and bars for supporting main weight members and drag force weights.

Abstract: A mine roof bolt of the type used in supporting the ceiling or roofs of underground mine passages is disclosed. The mine bolt includes an elongated shaft, threaded on one end with a stop member in the form of a hemispherical head provided at the other end. A bolt head is force fitted onto the shaft into abutment with the outer stop member. Similarly, a washer is also force fitted onto the shaft and into abutment with the bolt head. An inner stop in the form of an annular bead is formed on the shaft adjacent the underside of the washer.

Abstract: This invention is a traction splint including a tension applying mechanism with an outer knob to apply tension to a tension stirrup through belting wound about a shaft while such tension is released by turning of an inner knob in the opposite direction. Both of these knobs are uni-directional relative to rotative movement but in opposite directions. A folding support leg and relatively simple and yet extremely efficient bindings and appendage supports are also included features.

Abstract: A cat toilet assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a box-like hollow enclosure having upstanding interconnected sides, one of which has a discharge passageway therethrough. The top of the enclosure is open and is normally closed by a selectively operable hinged trap door arranged below the top edge of the enclosure. Cat litter is received on the trap door which may be opened when it is desired to separate excrement from the cat litter. A screen member is disposed at a downwardly directed angle beneath the trap door. The lower edge of the screen communicates with the discharge passageway through the one side of the enclosure. A tray or the like is arranged below the screen to catch cleaned litter passing therethrough. A container or bag is arranged outside the passageway to receive excrement which will move along the screen and out of the enclosure because of the screen's incline.

Abstract: An expandable and collapsible device for cleaning the internal surfaces of containers, such as glass coffee containers of the type used with coffee makers, is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of resilient strip elements shaped and arranged with respect to each other such that the upper sections define a generally cylindrical pattern while the lower sections define a bubble-like pattern. The strip elements are capable of being collapsed or compressed sufficiently to permit entry into a container. Also, the strip elements are expandable when a downwardly directed force is applied, such that the lower portions of the elements engage the bottom, lower section, and neck portion of the container. Means are provided for applying an upwardly directed force to the strip elements such that the lower sections of the elements will expand radially outwardly and upwardly to engage the upper section of the containers.

Abstract: A safety enclosure assembly for electric storage batteries of the type used in the operation of motor vehicles, marine vessels and the like is disclosed. The assembly includes a casing or container of familiar size and shape having the usual number of cells for receiving the battery plate assemblies and electrolyte. A gas diverter is provided for each cell and is in the form of a blow-out section or flap formed in the side wall of the casing. The flaps are formed by scoring the casing wall to the shape of the flaps whereby the flaps will be forced open in the event of an explosion within the case. A channel piece is fixed to the casing to form a passageway for directing any high pressure explosion gases and electrolyte downwardly towards the base of the casing. The enclosure assembly also includes cell filler units each of which has a cup-shaped well having flame arrester openings through its bottom and gas vent openings through its side wall.

Abstract: A pole construction having a generally telescoping configuration between its ends and the method of forming such a pole are disclosed. The pole is formed of longitudinally axially aligned cylindrical structural steel tubes. Each section of tube is of a uniform outer diameter and the respective sections progressively decrease in outer diameter. One end section of a larger tube overlaps the end section of the next smaller tube. An annular body of a non-metallic non-shrinking settable material such as concrete fills the space between the overlapping end sections of the tubes and rigidly secures the overlapping tubes to each other.

Abstract: A holder assembly for use with refuse bags is disclosed. The assembly includes a dish-shaped base member supporting ground engaging wheels. A frusto-conically shaped bag support removably and snugly engages the base member. The bag support is sized such that its larger end engages the base member. It is also sized such that the closed end of a refuse bag will engage the base member while the open end of the bag extends out of the support so that the bag may be folded over to engage the upper end portion of the support. The lower end portion of the support is also sized such that a full refuse bag will not engage the inner lower portion of the support. A handle is provided on the base member for moving it on the wheels. A simple pin and slot type lock is provided on the support and base member.

Abstract: A liner construction for stack-like structures, such as industrial and utility type chimneys and method for forming such a construction are disclosed. The liner includes a plurality of rods or cables supported at their upper ends to an upper portion of a chimney structure and extends downwardly within the chimney and over a substantial length of the height of the chimney. A plurality of hoops or the like are secured to the rods to form a framework of open sections. Mesh is secured to the framework. A body of non-metallic settable material such as concrete encases the mesh and framework. Tubular heat insulation may be secured to the framework to abut the outer surface of the concrete body. The method for forming the liner includes the initial step of suspending a tubular framework of open sections from an upper portion of a chimney to extend downwardly within the confines of the chimney and over a substantial length of the chimney height. Mesh is secured to the framework to define a generally tubular shell.

Abstract: The assembly includes a support means having a plurality of longitudinally extending, parallel rods or tabs shaped to removably receive a semi-cyclindrical splash shield in spaced relationship to a paint roller. A hub connects the rods or tabs and is rotatably secured to a stub-shaft which is coaxial with the roller shaft. The stub-shaft may be permanently fixed to the handle section of the roller assembly or to a spring clip or the like which is removably secured to the handle section. A screw or the like may be used to secure the hub to the stub-shaft or the roller shaft. The entire shield support means is selectively rotatable so that the shield may be disposed on either side of the paint roller.