Abstract: This invention pertains to unidirectional vibration apparatus using resilient shock absorber mounting means to change multidirectional vibration into unidirectional vibration forces. Three embodiments pertain to the use of pressurized air for driving an eccentric weight at a desired speed. One embodiment employs a turbine which is carried between and by resilient disk members secured to mounting rings. A roller is driven by pressurized air and the vibrating apparatus is carried within and by a resilient ring. A ball vibrator also uses a resilient ring as a shock absorber.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a box joint for use with plier-type tools and the like. These tools are pivotally retained with two members having handles and jaws. The box joint provided has a first member with a midportion of conventional construction and with an aperture through which the shank of a shoulder screw is passed. A second member has its outer wall portions formed with one wall integral with and extending from the handle to the jaw portion and the other outer wall having a transverse opening therethrough with each end of this opening made as a shouldered or stepped end. The opening and the stepped end configuration has the narrower opening at the inner portion and through this narrower opening the midportion of the first member passes when and while normal to its closed or in-use condition.

Abstract: This invention includes and is directed toward and to a tool handle exemplified in two embodiments. A variety of tool blades can safely be inserted in one end of the tool handle allowing length and leverage heretofore impossible. This feature allows a person to carry the wrench in a closed tool box since the parts disassemble for storage. A ratchet can be inserted in the opposite end of said handle to provide the user with much greater torque to assist in many difficult jobs. The handle has a through passageway substantially along its longitudinal axis. In the passageway there is formed at least one flat surface with the passageway sized to snugly retain the shank of a tool. The tool handle includes a body provided with a trigger having two legs, one of which has an aperture which is moved in way of the passageway to allow the shank of the tool to be moved therein and therethrough.

Abstract: A work-holding clamp retains a work piece on a machine tool table and includes a body member having a flat supporting surface and the means to secure the body member to a work table. This body member is made with a stepped bore formed therein and therethrough. The forward end of the body member has a formed dovetail in which moves a jaw member at a selected slant or slope. Within this body member is a reciprocal hydraulic piston having its forward end formed with two cam surfaces. A lower cam surface is adapted to engage a mating cam surface on the jaw to move the jaw member forwardly and downwardly to a gripping condition. An actuation of the piston rearwardly causes an upper cam surface to engage a removable pin to move the jaw member upwardly and rearwardly to disengage the jaw member from the workpiece. This piston is carried in the stepped bore with the rear of the piston being a sliding fit in the larger portion of the bore.

Abstract: This invention pertains to cleaning apparatus for a conveyor belt. This cleaner employs gravitational force to apply vibratory action on the conveyor belt. A free-turning roller engages the inner surface of the returning extent of the conveyor belt at a point and position near the tail pulley. Four embodiments are shown. The first shows the motor and vibrated pulley disposed between the extents of belt. The second embodiment has the motor disposed below the return extent of belt. The third embodiment in which the belt extents are too close together to mount the motor between the belts has the motor disposed above the incomming belt. The fourth embodiment shows vibration isolators which are used to reduce any transmission of vibrations into the frame supporting the pulleys of the conveyor belt. The vibrated frame is carried in channel shaped guideways lined with a non-metallic liner so the vibrated frame is gravitationally movable in the channels.

Abstract: This invention includes apparatus providing for continuous motion and constant velocity to a traveling web usually including at least one film. A pair of grippers are arranged to grasp the film and are alternately actuated to advance the web. Each of the grippers are carried on the distal end of a reciprocated member. A motor is connected to a first shaft to turn four sprockets carried thereon. Each sprocket engages a roller chain assembly arranged in an endless manner and disposed to be moved in an oblong path. The roller chains are moved in a reciprocable path by one of a pair of crank arms driving and moving Pitman arms connected thereto. The oblong roller chains are operatively connected to and move lever arms pivotally connected to drag links which in turn move the reciprocated members. The apparatus includes a crank arm, a Pitman arm, drag links and reciprocable member with each as an assembly moved one hundred eighty degrees out-of-phase with a like assembly.

Abstract: The control circuit and apparatus is used and utilized with and by internal combustion engines that employ injector pumps for delivery of fuel to cylinders. Usually this arrangement includes metering and often the engine is a diesel engine. The fuel is delivered at a given flow rate which is in excess of the required flow and this excess is returned through a return conduit to a supply tank. The invention provides for electrically actuating apparatus for effectively terminating the supply of fuel to the injector pump. Five circuit arrangements are depicted, a first arrangement includes a solenoid actuated valve in the supply line and an electrically actuated return flow pump in the return line. A second arrangement has a return flow pump in the delivery line with the return flow pump, when actuated, having a greater flow capability than the transfer pump. A third arrangement employs two electrically actuated three-way valves and associated by-pass conduits in the delivery line.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an add-on device used with a conventional syringe having an outer barrel with a hollow needle mounted thereon. A tubular sheath has a first end slidably and removably mounted on this barrel with a second end retaining a flexible cap portion. Within this flexible cap end, two ampules are carried and are arranged as peas-in-a-pod with both ampules made of rigid thin impervious material such as glass and/or plastic. The inner ampule retains the concentrate, usually powder, and the outer ampule contains the fluid. A filter, such as stacked disks, is interposed between the distal end of the hollow needle and the ampules. The flexible cap end is manipulated to cause the two ampules to be broken after which the contained components are mixed by shaking and this mixture is drawn by aspiration through the filter into the syringe. The add-on device is then discarded and the now filled syringe is used in the conventional manner.

Abstract: A plier-type wire cutting tool providing a shear cut of wire such as is used by orthodontists. This wire is used with appliances mounted in the mouth of a patient. This plier is a box-type tool with pivotally connected jaw and handle portions with one jaw having a leaf spring secured to said jaw. This leaf spring is bent at right angles with the short leg of the leaf spring mounted in a slot in the jaw. The other leg of the leaf spring is disposed so as to be movable in a relief formed in this jaw and with this extending leaf portion engaging and retaining said wire that is between the shelf of the opposing jaw and the leaf spring. The cutting edges of the tool are moved toward, to and past each other to cut a wire therebetween with the severed end gripped by the leaf spring and shelf until the jaw ends are moved apart.

Abstract: This invention pertains to unidirectional vibration apparatus using resilient shock absorber mounting means to change multidirectional vibration into unidirectional vibration forces. Three embodiments pertain to the use of pressurized air for driving an eccentric weight at a desired speed. One embodiment employs a turbine which is carried between and by resilient disk members secured to mounting rings. A roller is driven by pressurized air and the vibrating apparatus is carried within and by a resilient ring. A ball vibrator also uses a resilient ring as a shock absorber. Two embodiments are shown with electric motors as a power source. In each embodiment the motor is carried by a ring mounted and secured to a resilient disk. One or more weights are carried on a shaft in axial alignment with the motor shaft.

Abstract: The apparatus for producing a desired quantity of ozone uses a flow of air in which a corona discharge utilizes high voltage to produce sparks. This apparatus includes a source of high voltage and the spark is produced when metal or conducting edge portions of the blades are moved in way of spaced conductors carried in a tubular confine. The blades are carried as an assembly which may be rotated by a flow of air. The flow of air and the turning of the assembly maintains the blades in a cooled condition so that unwanted burning of the edges of the blades does not occur. The corona discharged ozone may be used in swimming pools, or as an air purifier or dust eliminator. The ozone, when used in a closed building, will utilize a timer so an excess of ozone is not produced. The rotating of the bladed member is preferably by the flow of air, said volume of air flow regulates the speed of rotation.

Abstract: A conveying system for bailed containers receives said containers after bail-application and with the bails supported in a substantially vertical manner advances the containers to and through a turning station. The container is first detected as to its presence on a conveyor belt and then by electric eye means a spot on the container is "read". If the spot is on the desired side no turning is performed but if the spot is detected on the opposite side the container is turned by raising a turning rail that engages the bottom rim of a container and causes the container to turn a half revolution. During turning the bail is maintained in an upright position by a magnet bar. The conveyors also may deliver bailed containers to a merge and stop unit having flow control means for delivering these containers in timed array to further processing, such as packaging.

Abstract: This invention provides a double-acting, double diaphragm pump particularly for fluids such as chemical compounds. The pump employs adjustable disk members mounted on a reciprocable rod connecting and actuating the diaphragms. These disks alternately engage the extending shaft of a pilot valve to move the valve and redirect the flow of pressurized fluid therethrough. The pressurized fluid behind the diaphragm is now caused to flow to a slide valve and cause it to be moved to an opposite limit. The slide valve is cycled by the pilot valves as the disks on the reciprocated rod engage the pilot valves. Each pump half has the exterior wall member disposed to carry two one-way valves, one valve to inhibit inward flow to the chamber and one valve to inhibit flow from the chamber.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a one-piece molded pallet-container made of a foamed plastic. In a preferred embodiment the pallet provides a stacking capability with a series of like pallet-containers. The container may have its base formed with entrances on all four sides for the placing and positioning of the forks of a fork lift truck. The base or bottom of this molded pallet-container has reinforcing ribs extending downwardly particularly at and forming the support portion for the forks of the lift truck. The exterior of the walls of this pallet-container are formed with ribs providing side wall strength to the container for a full load of fluid or similar material exerting a side thrust on the walls. In a like manner, the ribs on the bottom also provide strength and rigidity to the bottom member. The bottom support surface and the outwardly extending portion of the bottom are adapted for placing on and transport by a roller conveyor.

Abstract: A safety clasp for necklaces, bracelets and the like is provided with a leaf spring member having its ends canted outwardly so as to enter and engage receiving apertures formed in an outer member. Retaining rings are provided at each end of the separable clasp with the outer member having an outer tubular sleeve with an open and a closed end and with apertures formed intermediate its length. An inner member is slidable and rotatable within the outer member and carries the leaf spring by a spine member with said spring secured at its midlength at the inner end of the spine. Receiving means for the leaf spring is provided in and along the spine and a bias such as a coil spring is secured at the closed end and internal of the outer member to urge the inner member outwardly. A quarter-turn of this inner member is made to bring the ends of the leaf spring from in way of the apertures formed in the outer member.