Abstract: A double-headed musical percussion instrument comprises a quick removable substitute drum head mounted at one end of a drum shell and adapted to closely emulate the sound of a conventional drum while at the same time providing the structural rigidity required to transport other instruments inside of the drum shell. The invention further includes a quick removable support mechanism which is adapted to support a small bass drum in a raised position over the floor. The support mechanism also enables the adjustment of the axial position of a bass drum pedal assembly with respect to the bass drum thereby making the pedal action more comfortable to the user.

Abstract: A method of treating a selected volume of soil comprising the steps of providing a pipe network including at least one layer of perforated fluid conduits, inserting the layer of perforated fluid conduits below the selected volume of soil, introducing a selected soil treatment fluid in the selected volume of soil via the perforated fluid conduits, and successively raising and lowering fluid level through the selected volume of soil, thereby ensuring higher extraction and removal efficiencies.

Abstract: A radial piston hydraulic motor includes an in-board computer which permits monitoring and control of various operating parameters. A position code disc is associated with the shaft of the motor by means of which the position of the drive cam on the shaft, relative to the individual piston can be sensed and fed to the computer. The motor is of high versatility and performance.

Abstract: A control for use with an expendable refrigeration system is disclosed which has particular use in refrigerated transport applications. The control is used to regulate the injection of refrigerant into the space to be refrigerated and provides an accurate means of precisely selecting a preferred ratio of "on" to "off" timing segments in each cycle and the number of complete cycles in a given time frame. In one embodiment of the invention, pneumatic pressures are used to power an oscillating device, the number of oscillations are counted to a selectable total. Attainment of the chosen total causes the counter to transmit a signal, which signal actuates the operator of a four-way valve. The switching of the valve provides the means to (a) open a liquid line valve to inject the refrigerant into the refrigerated space and (b) reset the counter, terminate the actuation signal and start the next cycle count.

Abstract: In an all liquid flat plate type solar collector having risers therein, the risers having inlet and outlet portions, the improvement comprises providing a single header for servicing the risers and arranging the risers inlet and outlet portions within the header so as to obtain flow through the risers using the velocity effect or dynamic effect of flow through the header.

Abstract: The invention relates to an engine including a cylinder defining a combustion chamber which receives a mixture for combustion thereof, and a piston slidably mounted therein for reciprocation between a first and a second limit position whereat the chamber defines its minimum and maximum volume, respectively. A pair of rotatably mounted parallel crankshafts are arranged equidistantly relative to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder, each having a crankarm rotatable about its respective crankshaft axis. Coupling means connect the crankshaft together for synchronising rotation thereof with the crankarm of one crankshaft having an angular advance over the crankarm of the other crankshaft. A rocker member pivotally connected to the piston for rocking movement about a pivot axis extends normal to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder, and a pair of connecting rods interconnect the rocker member and the respective crankarms of the crankshafts with each connecting rod being pivotally connected to the member.

Abstract: Conveyor apparatus in which there is a first conveyor for transporting material in one direction and a second conveyor for transporting material in a different direction. Between the respective conveyors there is a rotatable deflector dish having a concave surface in a position to intercept material discharged from the first conveyor and to deliver it to the second conveyor. The deflector dish is mounted so that it is rotated, at least partially, by the momentum of the material received from the first conveyor.

Abstract: An automatic hook setting device is disclosed for setting in a fish a hook connected to a fishing line in response to a pull exerted by the fish on the line. When a fish pulls on the fishing line to pivotally move the front end of the line support member downwardly a distance exceeding a predetermined displacement, a trip element is moved to a release position and in turn releases an elastic band tension member so as to engage a fixed stop and cause the front end of the line support to jerk upwardly, thereby setting the hook in the fish.

Abstract: A resiliently biased seat panel for a seat frame associated with an end gate of a push-cart. The end gate has leg holes to permit the legs of a child seated on the seat frame to extend therethrough. The seat panel comprises a hinge along an edge thereof to hingedly retain the panel for displacement to and away from the seat frame. A spring biases the seat panel away from the seat frame in a position against the leg holes to obstruct at least a substantial portion of the leg holes when the seat panel is not utilized for seating a child. Thus, articles positioned on the seat frame cannot fall through the leg holes as it is obstructed by the seat panel.

Abstract: A load-carrying device comprises a frame adapted to support a load to be carried, and having front and rear end portions. A wheel is rotatably mounted to the frame and positioned at the front end portion for supporting same. The device of the invention further comprises elongated handle means pivotally connected to the rear end portion and frame support means connected to and displaceable with the handle means, the handle means being pivotally movable between a first position whereat the handle means extends rearwardly of the frame for carrying the load with the frame support means being disposed to support the rear end portion, and a second position whereat the frame support means is retracted from its supporting position. A releasable locking means is also provided for interlocking the handle means with the frame in the first position.

Abstract: A sleeve for use in the treatment of textile threads and yarns including dyeing having a shell wherein the shell comprises peripherally extending spaced apart rings which are elastically yielding in the axial direction of the shell and spaced-apart webs which are elastically yielding in the axial direction of the shell, connecting the rings, the axially consecutive webs being laterally offset relative to each other whereby when the rings and webs are yielding, the rings become serpentine and the webs become bowed, at least selected ones of the webs being adapted to bow in a selected common direction generally circumferential with respect to the sleeve to ensure substantially uniform displacement of the sleeve members, thus to provide a sleeve having minimum restriction for passage of dye and which sleeve is substantially rigid in yielded or non-yielded state.

Abstract: An educational game comprising in combination: (a) a segmented disc having indicia in at least one of the segments; and (b) a spoke-like configuration pivotally secured to the disc adjacent the center thereof whereby selected segments of the disc can be aligned with the spoke-like configuration, the spoke-like configuration having a plurality of divided areas extending radially and outwardly thereof away from the disc, indicia in at least one of the areas corresponding to that on the segment and further common indicia on the segment and the area. The spoke like configuration and disc can be rotatably and removably mounted on opposite sides of an apertured container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a woven all-synthetic monofilament dryer fabric for use in a paper-making machine. The fabric is constituted by a belt woven with warp and weft strands with the warp strands extending in the machine direction. The belt is interconnected at opposed ends by a woven single pintle pin seam to form an endless belt. The warp strands in at least rewoven end portions of the belt are flattened strands.

Abstract: An improvement in an electrical circuit-breaker module of the narrow modular type connectible in stacked relationship with a plurality of modules in an electrical distribution panel. Each of the modules is associated with respective electrical distribution branch circuit and is provided with circuit interruption means for interrupting its associated electrical distribution branch circuit upon the occurrence of predetermined fault and overload currents on the branch circuit. The improvement comprises a controlled switch means mounted in at least one of the modules, without altering the thickness of the module in the vertical plane. The controlled switch means is connected in series with the circuit interruption means and is operable by command means exteriorly or interiorly of the module to assume an open or closed contact condition.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling a resilient coin holder of the type having terminal ends and a coin-receiving mouth extending longitudinally thereof and defined by opposed side walls of the holder through which coins are received laterally thereof, comprising in combination frame structure, a first jaw member on the frame structure, the first jaw member adapted to receive and engage with a first side wall of the coin holder when placed on the apparatus, and a second jaw member adapted to receive and engage with a second side wall of the coin holder, the second jaw member being so arranged as to permit movement thereof relative to the first jaw member whereby to displace the first and second side walls relative to one another to permit coins within the holder to be released therefrom. Also disclosed are methods of releasing coins from a coin holder of the above-mentioned type.

Abstract: A frypan lid comprises an upper transparent plastic cover and a lower heat resistant plastic collar fixedly connected to the transparent cover and adapted to fit on a rim of the frying pan. The collar acts as a heat insulating body between the cover and the frying pan so as to prevent heat generated by the frying pan during use from adversely affecting the cover. The frypan lid prevents grease or the like from spattering out over the area immediately surrounding the pan, while at the same time enabling one to view the contents of the pan. Since both the cover and collar are made of plastics, the lid is also light-weight and practically non-breakable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to means for interconnecting a tube or the like to a further member. It further relates to such means wherein it is also desired to provide a sealed interconnection between the tube or the like and the further member. It particularly relates to interconnecting a tube or the like to a wall member and equally relates to interconnecting a pair of tube members together in axial alignment. The cross-section of the aforementioned tubes may, for example, be round or rectangular.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for producing encased meat or the like and meat or the like for encasing, one of the methods disclosed comprises the steps of: conveying the meat or the like along a linear path and maintaining the linear path from a first point where the meat is dispensed from a stuffer or the like to a second point where the meat is in a form for encasing. The apparatus also serves as a portioner for providing uniform portions of the meat or the like being handled, the apparatus further including adjustment means for controlling the length of the portions produced.

Abstract: An automatic adjustable vacuum bleed valve particularly, but not exclusively, for use with a suction box of a paper making machine. The valve defines a first chamber connected to the suction box. A second chamber extends within the body of the valve and is connectible to a vacuum source. A hollow cylindrical valve stem passes through the second chamber and has a stem valve secured thereto to seat in the port in a wall of the second chamber. A further valve is positioned concentrically with the valve stem and seats in an opening provided in the body. The further valve has a stem slidingly engaged in a lower end of the valve stem. An upper end of the cylindrical valve stem is flexibly connected to the valve body by an impervious diaphragm having opposed surfaces, one of which is exposed to atmosphere and the other exposed to the first chamber. The control flow of fluid, such as water, is introduced in the cylindrical valve stem.