Abstract: This application discloses a work-holding chuck particularly for gears with their exterior teeth finished or substantially finished as by grinding, shaving and the like. This chuck has a plurality of hardened and finished pins which are moved and secured in a precise circular array and arranged as pairs on a ring member. A stop is provided so that the gear and the hub portion thereof is precisely located and positioned. Sliding segments are moved along a ramp guide by pneumatic or hydraulic means to bring the formed pins into the formed flanks of the teeth profile to repeatedly and precisely hold the gear by its formed and finished teeth. The held gear is now finished in its bore. Means are provided for readily changing the pins and position of these pins on the chuck so that gears of different pitch, number of teeth and/or lead may be accommodated.

Abstract: This invention pertains to improvements in an intermixing syringe with isolation storage. The outer housing is similar to the conventional syringe and has a relatively constant diameter barrel with a hub at one end and wing portions at the other. A rigid insert is provided at the forward end of the housing, said insert made an air-tight fit by an O-ring. This insert includes a one-way valve to inhibit flow into the housing, a filter to remove all unwanted particles, a plurality of small passageways and a cone-like projection used to break a glass ampule in which the powder is stored prior to breaking and intermixing. A tubular member is slidably carried in this housing and contains the diluent. A plunger end closes this tubular member and a through passageway is closed at its lower end by a one-way valve that is closed when the plunger end is moved forwardly. A short passageway is also provided in the plunger end and provides flow communication for air from the outside into the tubular member.

Abstract: This present invention pertains to a flap valve particularly used with and in chemical pumps. This valve is spring-biased to and toward a port formed in a wall of the pump. The valve includes a laminate structure at the hinge area which provides alternate Teflon and corrosion resistant, bright sheet stainless steel riveted together with front and back facing portions also of Telfon. The laminated portion has extending portions of each laminate member and in each of these portions are formed elongated apertures that are aligned to provide vertically elongated slotted holes sized to slide on the shanks of studs mounted in the wall of the pump. The extending portion of the laminate is mounted with front and back spacer members so that the laminate portion is spaced from the wall about the extent of the front facing portion.

Abstract: There is shown apparatus and method for producing a container preferably made or constructed of heat sealable material. Shaping of the container is by forming and not heat stretching or other distortion. In the depicted examples of the container the travelling strip is formed with a midwidth transverse cut leaving on and at each edge a carrier strip. The formed container is preferably filled with a product and then a cover to retain the product is brought to this container and heat sealed in place by the apparatus. After this filling and sealing, the package is further severed at the prior transverse cut to make separate packages.

Abstract: Vandalism and robbery of parking meters have become big problems. The unauthorized entry into the coin box area or striking of the housing as well as bending the support pipe makes it desirable to apprehend the robbers and/or vandals. Repair of the parking meter or support may be required due to such vandalism. A radio transmitter is adapted to send simultaneously two signals to a receiver which is constantly "on". The received signal indicates unauthorized entry or vandalism to a parking meter and to the particular parking meter from which the signal is sent. Switches are actuated at an opening of the timer compartment and/or coin box area. A switch is also actuated when the supporting post is bent. A timer is placed in this circuit so that only after a determined time interval is a signal sent of the bending of a post. On new installations a tensioned wire is placed in the pipe and is actuated when the pipe is cut or severely bent.

Abstract: A controlled film advance apparatus is disclosed in my U.S. Pat. No. 4,048,782 as issued on Sept. 20, 1977. It has been found that the apparatus and method of film advance as carried on the frame of the reference patent is advantageously returned at a speed which is greater than the forward speed. This film is intermittently moved and provides a longer period of repose as the films are formed, shaped or provided with similar operations. The improvement as shown in the drawings provides a means to adjust the speed of travel in and by the drive mechanism. Also shown is a speed reducer mechanism used in conjunction with the film advance apparatus.

Abstract: This dispensing apparatus provides a high speed feeding device with a one-at-a-time positive delivery of an electrical component having a generally cylindrical body and two wire-like members. The members are disposed to extend one from each end of the body and substantially central thereof. The dispensing apparatus includes a zig-zag feeder or chute from which the electrical component is delivered to cam actuated plunger means which is reciprocated to present a first supportive position and in response to a cam displacement the component is dropped into a receiver pocket and then moved to a discharge position whereat the transferred component is delivered to other operations.

Abstract: There is shown a hand operated fluid and/or powder dispenser and as an preferred embodiment includes a plastic squeeze container having longitudinally fluted ribs for easy collapsing. In the interior there is carried a flexible feeding tube having an end which lies against the bottom of the container. This tube has a weighted enlarged inlet formed with a multiplicity of channels. This container is filled with fluid or powder and has a screw cap retainer in which is mounted a ball valve. This valve is movable to two limits. At an inner limit air or atmosphere flows inwardly when the container is allowed to relax to its molded condition. When the container is squeezed a ball valve is moved to a closed condition whereby airpressure rapidly builds up within the container and the fluid or powder is caused to flow through the flexible tubing to a directing spout. This spout is readily mounted in the cap portion and is movable in relation to the cap by a knurled or fluted knob.

Abstract: The rotary dispenser of this invention includes a plurality (such as ten) of outer disk-like members of which each is formed with a plurality of like-sized and spaced pockets. Each outer disk is supported and positively positioned by an inner tubular supporting member. This member is carried by a tubular shaft carrying all rotary dispensers. Each pocket in the outer disk is closed by a spring strip having resilient side supports. Pins are carried in guideways and the outer end of each pin engages the bottom spring-like strip and the other end of the pin is carried on and is moved in and out by a conical ring carried by a spine shaft movable within the tubular shaft. This spine shaft is moved longitudinally by a threaded portion rotatably carried by a nut secured to the tubular shaft. The dispenser is rotated with the same peripheral speed as a travelling web of material.

Abstract: The cleaning of conveyor belts has been a problem since their widespread acceptance and the adoption of belts for the transporting of materials. Many materials so conveyed have a tackiness and/or an affinity or attraction for the outer surface of a conveyor belt. When this attraction occurs, the cleaning or removal of this material from the surface of the belt is a problem. Many methods have been used for removing this material or residue adhering to the conveyor belt. In the present invention there is shown a vibration device which is attached so as to vibrate the lower belt extent. This apparatus is carried on the under and inner side of the conveyor belt so that a vibration occurs shortly after the discharge of the material from this belt.

Abstract: A closure for a syringe of the feminine type wherein the nozzle of the syringe is intended to be transported separately from the flexible bag. The bag has a neck portion with a passageway adapted to receive the head of a faucet for purposes of filling the bag. The neck includes a flexible washer section and also a wall section surrounding the passageway into the neck. A hollow nozzle member has a hollow stem portion and the lower inlet end thereof has outwardly extending tooth portions and said stem portion is dimensioned to be placed in the neck portion. An outwardly extending ring portion is formed on the stem portion of the nozzle member and engages the washer section surrounding the passageway. A ring-like member is formed on the nozzle stem and in a second embodiment extends outwardly from the nozzle member and in proximity to the nozzle inlet end seats in a like sized groove formed in the neck portion of the bag.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an emergency propulsion system for both motor powered and sailing vessels which have a single propeller shaft. This emergency system may be used with inboard engines or with a sailing vessel that has a small engine used for moving said vessel and/or docking. While and when under way engine failure may be experienced. Such failure is usually very inconvenient to the user of the boat. Many times such failure can and does become a serious matter. The present hydraulic propulsion system of this invention is intended to provide a "get home" drive for trawlers or sailing vessels using a single engine. A small diesel engine that is used to provide electrical generation is also selectively employed to turn a hydrostatic pump and then through a fluid connected means drives a hydrostatic motor which drives a V-belt to the propeller shaft.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an improved orthodontic appliance which includes a tubular member pivotally attached to a plate member. This plate member is attached to a band secured to a tooth of a patient. The tubular member is limited in its swing by detents provided on the plate. A power force, which may be a spring biased piston and wire shank or may be a headgear apparatus, is mounted in this pivoted tubular member. The biased piston module may be secured to a moulded retainer for removable use in the mouth of a patient. The pivoted tubular support enables easy removal of the power force for cleaning and adjustment. With a biased piston there is provided an adjustable stop so that a determined force may be applied during repositioning of a tooth.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an improved dermatome hand held and operated apparatus in which an adhesive strip of material having a given width and length and of selected thickness is used with a razor blade type of cutter. The strip, as used with the dermatome apparatus, is much like that disclosed in applicant's U.S. Pat. No. 4,098,278 as issued July 4, 1978. The apparatus is like that shown in the referenced patent but includes a laminated portion that is selectively removed to provide a given thickness of strip and to thus provide a thickness of skin that is in an inverse ratio to thickness of strip. The thickness of strip may be as little as ten thousandths of an inch and as much as twenty thousandths of an inch. The laminates are contemplated to be in increments of two thousandths each.

Abstract: An oil recovery apparatus and method, particularly for removing oil and grease from the discharge of dishwashing machines or the like, provides a small size assembly employing the same principle as in U.S. Pat. No. 4,051,024. This apparatus and method employs single rotating discs of plastic or plastic coated material and each disk has a pair of scraper blades arranged to scrape opposite sides of the rotating blade. Exterior of the container for the oil recovery apparatus is at least one filter basket adapted to receive the flow into the strainer container of large particles of food and other waste such as cigarette butts and the like. Each filter is disposed for the ready cleaning of accumulated matter from the basket. There is shown plural filters, valve controlls, auxiliary heating and disc support means to be more fully described.

Abstract: This invention discloses improvements in accordion-style containers used with syringes, douches and the like. These improvements pertain to both prefilled, disposable, reusable syringe and douche containers and accessories used therewith. Among the novel constructions of containers is included a barium enema container in which the side is made with a flattened portion to provide a positive rest positon on a flat surface such as a floor with the outlet of the container in a positive elevated condition. A contoured end on a prefilled, disposable douche container is adapted to act as a plug or dam against an unwanted escape of fluid. A sliding plug of like contour may be carried on tubing which is used with a douche or enema container. Among the accessories is a nozzle having outwardly directed jet outlets adjacent and to the rear of a parabolic cone. Molded nozzles having large transverse outlets are also shown as is a stand and container providing an additional barium enema supply.

Abstract: There is disclosed a selectively actuated candle lighting or igniting apparatus particularly for use with candles whose wicks are within an enclosure. Such wicks are used to float on oil within glass bowls and the like. These candles may also be within hurricane-type enclosures or chimneys. Wicks, as a part of candles, are found in many table settings for both indoor and outdoor use. Many candle lighting devices have been proposed but generally wick lighters have been less than satisfactory since the wick members of these lighters generally accummulate wax and the wax softens and has a tendency to adhere to a tubular member within which it is drawn for extinguishing. The heat sink construction of the instant igniter prevents this problem.

Abstract: The container of this invention is accordion-pleated and is provided in a collapsed condition for normal shipment. Just prior to use, one end of the container is opened and filled with water. Powder or a tablet is usually provided in the container for mixing with water. The cover of the closure has an air valve which includes a ball, slightly spring loaded, and a closure valve contained in a remotely carried nozzle attachment. This valve is manipulated to an open condition and is closed by pressure on the extending wing or flanged portions of the valve. The closure end of the container is preferably connected by flexible tubing to the valve which is also secured to the nozzle.

Abstract: This invention pertains to hydraulically actuated rock splitters which utilize a wedge and feather action. The forward movement of this wedge places a corresponding thrust load on the feathers and their retaining means. Conventionally, the feathers have enlarged portions which are engaged by and are retained by hardened steel thrust or wear plates carried by a shell or housing. As a means of keeping the weight within reasonable limits this housing is usually made of aluminum or an alloy of aluminum. The support for these hardened steel plates, as provided by the housing, is usually insufficient resulting in a cracking or breaking of the hardened steel plates. These wear plates are made as laminations with a hardened steel plate disposed to engage the ends of the feathers and a softer steel backing plate which prevents damage to the housing when cracking of the hardened plate does occur. The embodiments show ring-like components arranged in a laminated assembly with no split in the wear plate component.