Abstract: A mounting bracket for supporting a container of the type having a handle projecting from one surface of its body and forming a through opening between the handle and the body includes a back wall and an integral side wall which projects from the back wall and a locating member which projects from the back wall substantially parallel to the side wall so that it may engage the handle opening of the container. The back wall and side wall present a forward surface configured complementally to the outer configuration of the container so that the container may engage it when mourned on the locating arm. The locating member has an elongate rib along its lower edge to ensure snug engagement with the container and the side wall has a retention member which projects from its forward edge toward the locating member to prevent inadvertent dislocation of the container from the arm.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing fluid material from a replaceable container received within the dispenser. The dispenser includes a cover attached to a base mounting plate for movement longitudinally and pivotally with respect thereto and into and out of covering relationship therewith and a latch carried by the base mounting plate and movable into and out of locking engagement with the cover in response to actuation of a lever easily accessible in the closed condition. The cover has a large sight window occupying a substantial portion of its surface and enabling a substantial portion of one face of the container to be viewed when the cover is closed. Material is dispensed by actuating a pressure bar and an adjustable stop is provided to selectively vary the range of movement of the pressure bar and the amount of material dispensed.

Abstract: An overcap for use with a pump type dispenser comprises a generally cylindrical body having an open end and a closed end with the open end being sized to be press-fit over the closure member which secures the pumping unit to the container with which it is associated. The overcap body has a generally axially extending opening therein so that the spout of the pump may project therethrough. One or more radially inwardly directed flats may be provided adjacent the open end of the body to enhance engagement with the closure regardless of manufacturing variances therein. Further, at least one elongate, generally axially extending rib may be provided on the inner wall of the body to engage the top of the closure upon force being applied to the closed end to limit axial movement of the overcap toward the container.

Abstract: A beverage container is provided for use with a golf cart or the like having a support member. The container includes a body having a central beverage receiving cavity which extends from the closed bottom of the body to the open top end of the body. The container also includes means for receiving a freezable gel, the means being disposed within the beverage receiving cavity. A cap is provided to be releasably attached to the open top end of the body. The container further includes means for attaching the body to the support member.

Abstract: A skirt assembly (20) for a rotor tiller (10) includes a pair of shields (21,22) positioned substantially vertically at the outer extremities of the tines; and a framework (23). The framework (23) includes a pair of strap members (24,24) mounted to the deck (17) of the rotor tiller (10) on either side of the motor (14), a plurality of cross members (26,26) operatively engaging the pair of strap members (24,24) and extending beyond the sides of the tiller (10), a plurality of suspension members (28,28) connected to the pair of shields (21,22), and a T-shaped connector (27) to operatively connect each suspension member (28) to at least one of the cross members (26).

Abstract: A method of controlling movement of the lower chuck of a tire uniformity machine toward the upper chuck by controlling acceleration and deacceleration of the lower chuck in response to pressure encountered during its movement. One embodiment of the apparatus utilizes a low-range pressure switch connected to a pump which activates a cylinder driving the lower chuck and which senses the pressure and controls the pump in response thereto. This embodiment also employs a high-range pressure switch for sensing closing pressure. Another embodiment substitutes a linear displacement transducer and linear electrohydraulic servo actuator for the switches.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of counting dispensing events or washes in a fluid dispenser in which an activator is moved from a starting position to a dispensing position and back to dispense material includes a counter which is indexable to record a dispensing event only after dispensing pressure is totally relieved from the activator for a predetermined period of time. The counter is activated by a resilient member which is compressed by the activator but delays its full return to its starting state until compression is totally removed for the predetermined period of time. Only after elapse of this period of time is the counter activated.

Abstract: A scale for measuring total weight/top weight of a bowling ball includes the utilization of a pair of electronic load cells supporting a moment transfer plate with the load cells being connected to a meter. In one form of the invention, the ball is centered over the load cells with its heavy spot in predetermined alignment so as to affect one load cell differently than the other. The ball is weighed simultaneously by both load cells, the total weight is determined by adding the outputs and the difference in output is used by the meter to calculate the top weight which is displayed. In another form of the invention, both a top weight and a total weight load cell are provided and the meter calculates the top weight directly from the top weight load scale.

Abstract: In a tire uniformity machine of the type wherein a loadwheel is received on a carriage slidably mounted on the machine frame for movement toward and away from the tire, the frame and the carriage are interconnected by mounting plates, one attached to the frame and one attached to the carriage, and interconnected by precision anti-friction flatway linear motion bearings of the type characterized by cross rollers or balls mounted in anti-friction gibs or ways so as to facilitate movement of the carriage and stability thereof in two axes to insure precise positioning of the loadwheel relatively of the tire. In a modified form of the invention, the carriage is T-shaped so that the top extended legs serve to support the bearing ways, engage the top of the bearings, and a gib or way is attached directly to the underside of the frame, thus eliminating the mounting plates while still insuring the facilitated movement of the carriage relatively of the frame.

Abstract: A ladder support attachment for supporting a ladder relative to a building while avoiding damage to the gutters or eaves trough includes opposed support leges releasably attachable to a transversely extending support rod which is, in turn, receivable within the hollow rung of the ladder. The support legs each have return legs associated therewith and configured to fit within the gutter and bear against the rear wall thereof to enable the ends of the support legs to rest on the roof of the building with the return legs within the gutter and the ladder itself firmly supported but out of contact with the gutter.

Abstract: A belt tensioning system for maintaining consistent and constant tension in a serpentine drive system consisting of a series of pulleys and an endless belt interconnecting the pulleys. The tensioning system includes a power spring with an appropriate nominal torque and rate which acts on the idler pulley, and through the idler pulley on the belt, and is suitable to maintain sufficiently constant tension over a broad range of belt length variations and pulley locations while providing damping sufficient to prevent undue pulley oscillation over a broad range of vibration conditions. In one form of the invention, the spring itself is fixed at one end to the prime mover and the other end to a tensioner arm so as to operate on the idler pulley and maintain the belt tension and provide the damping. The hysteresis of the spring responding to pulley movement thus assists in the damping. In another form of the invention additional damping is provided by a spring loaded band brake.

Abstract: An activator plug for a power strip connector to printed wiring board circuits, particularly to data bus boards, having a plurality of sockets for receiving a contact strip containing a blade-contact connector contains at least two contact elements assigned to sockets, which form a shorting bridge between the sockets as long as the blade contact is plugged in, and the insertion of the blade-contact connector and therefore the spreading of the elements receiving the blade contacts lead to an interruption in the shorting bridge. The shorting bridge is produced by means of a direct contact between the sockets or via a contact insert admitted into the base body that bears the contact strip.

Abstract: A device is provided as part of a fuel cut-off system which includes a switch for selectively opening and closing the flow of fuel to an engine. Verification actuation information is received from an external source and compared with stored, predetermined actuation information and, provided there is a correspondence between the received and stored actuation information, selectively actuates the switch to shut off or open the flow of fuel to an engine. Moreover, the device may have the ability to cut off the flow of fuel at any time as controlled from an external source. The device may further include a clock to identify when the flow of fuel is to be shut off.

Abstract: A flow restriction controlled variable engine valve system includes a housing slidably mounted in the engine housing and movable therein in response to movement of an engine cam. A sleeve is telescoped within the housing in fluid communication with the engine oil supply and a portion of the housing. A control rod is carried by the sleeve and projects into the aforementioned portion of the housing to restrict fluid flow therebetween. A check valve is carried by the housing and closes off the fluid communication between the housing and the sleeve after movement of the housing in response to cam movement to lock up the sleeve and housing for further movement together with the sleeve being operatively connected to the valve to open it upon further movement of the locked up sleeve and housing. A velocity reduction spring is interposed between the sleeve and the valve.

Abstract: In a tire uniformity machine of the type wherein a loadwheel is received on a carriage slidably mounted on the machine frame for movement toward and away from the tire, the frame and the carriage are interconnected by mounting plates, one attached to the frame and one attached to the carriage, and interconnected by precision anti-friction flatway linear motion bearings of the type characterized by cross rollers or balls mounted in anti-friction ways so as to facilitate movement of the carriage and stability thereof in two axes to insure precise positioning of the loadwheel relatively of the tire.

Abstract: A system for changing the chucks of a tire uniformity machine includes a control which inactivates the main machine hydraulic and electrical system. The control also activates the chuck changing system which includes a small hydraulic power unit and a low set pressure relief valve for raising and lowering the lower chuck assembly and a small gearmotor for rotating the upper chuck assembly to facilitate removal of the upper chuck. The small hydraulic power unit and gearmotor, while mounted on the tire uniformity machine, operate entirely independently thereof for safety purposes.

Abstract: A method for recovering elastomeric material such as rubber from tires comprising the steps of soaking the tires in a mixture of liquids in tanks which soften the rubber, subjecting the softened tires to shear conditions in the rubber, and recovering the rubber and drying it in a drier. In this method grinding of the tire is not required. The recovered dried rubber can be carbonized in a microwave chamber to form a substitute for products such as carbon black formed by burning fossil fuels. A screw conveyor provides the preferred means to remove the softened rubber by a shearing action.

Abstract: An anti-corrosive battery terminal including a terminal block provided on its undersurface with a socket adapted to receive a battery post; a grease fitting, with check valve, mounted on the top of the terminal block and communicating with the socket for injection of grease therein; and one or more screw clamps for attaching the terminal block to the post. The screw clamps also double as terminal contact posts for attachment of electrical wiring.