Abstract: An actuator and tube overcap assembly has an actuator having an inlet and an outlet. A tube has a fluid passageway therethrough and an inlet end connected to the outlet of the actuator and an extension portion extending therefrom. An overcap is removably affixed to the actuator and has a top and a side extending therefrom. The top and side of the overcap have an inner surface. The overcap has internal tube retaining portions having a tube retaining surface. The tube retaining surface extends away from the inner surface of the top and is spaced from the inner surface of the side with the tube extension positioned therebetween. A valve is provided by substantially closing the fluid passageway of the tube. A method for making the assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A marking device is used with a measuring tape extendable from a coiled position to mark a desired distance measured by the tape. The marking device includes an actuation member and a marker holder. The actuation member has an exterior portion for manual movement from a retracted to a marking position which moves the marker holder from the retracted to the marking position. A marker is attached to the marker holder for marking the desired distance. A guide device is provided to guide the marker across an inker and then to the marking position. A biasing device, such as a spring, is connected to the marker holder to urge the marker holder towards the retracted position.

Abstract: A cover is provided for selectively covering and uncovering a fire hydrant or the like so that the hydrant is protected and easily located and maintained. The cover has an upper cover portion formed to enclose the fire hydrant when positioned over the fire hydrant. The upper cover portion has a bottom portion terminating in a bottom perimeter. The cover also a cover securing portion adapted to be removably attachable to the fire hydrant. The cover securing portion has an outer peripheral portion adjacent the bottom of the upper cover portion and plurality of flexible securing tabs. The flexible securing tabs extend inwardly from the outer peripheral portion to a tab securing surface which contacts the fire hydrant when the cover is positioned over the fire hydrant and secures the cover to the fire hydrant.

Abstract: A rechargeable article of jewelry dispenses perfumed vapors and has a chamber formed from housing members. The housing members are made of a material which contains the perfumed vapors in the chamber and allows for releasing them into the atmosphere. A nugget of unglazed ceramic material is provided in the chamber and is of a size less than the chamber so that it is free to move inside the chamber and allow air to pass around the nugget. The chamber has apertures therein through which an aromatic liquid, such as perfume, can be deposited on and absorbed by the nugget. The apertures also allow air to circulate around the nugget and generate perfumed vapors which may exit the chamber through the apertures. The nugget is larger than any of the apertures so the nugget is retained in the chamber. A method of making scented jewelry is also provided.

Abstract: An actuator for dispensing the pressurized contents of a container through an upstanding valve stem having a discharge end. The actuator has a body securable to the container and a finger tab for dispensing the container contents upon actuation thereof and a latch to selectively hold the finger tab in the dispensing position or release the finger tab. The finger tab has a valve seat shoulder for contacting the discharge end of the valve stem and is rotatable about a rotational axis which is substantially coplanar with the discharge end of the valve stem in the unactuated position. Resistance reducing notches are provided in the body to allow improved movement of the finger tab. Frangible ribs are provided to avoid the inadvertent actuation of the actuator and also guide movement of the finger tab.

Abstract: A walking beam conveyor for the intermittent movement of articles along a transport path is disclosed. Fixed holders are positioned along the transport path to receive the articles to be advanced, providing at least two actuating stations at spaced apart locations along the transport path. To move the articles between the actuating stations, first and second rollers are provided and are supported by a support surface so the rollers are movable therealong. Support links are pivotally mounted to their respective rollers about the rotational axis of the rollers. A connecting link interconnects the support links to substantially synchronize movement of the support links. A beam is pivotally secured to the support links and is consequently supported by the rollers and extends between the actuating stations. The beam has movable supports secured thereto for supporting the article when it is move between the actuating stations.

Abstract: A ladder carrying device is provided for carrying a ladder either over or under the shoulder. The ladder carrying device includes the rigid frame, a cushion pad and a device for selectively attaching and detaching the frame to the ladder. The frame has a cushion connecting portion which is connected to the cushion pad and a frame attachment portion which is secured to the ladder by the attaching and detaching device. The attaching and detaching device also allows the ladder carrying device to be detached from the ladder. The frame has an extension portion extending between its frame attachment portion and cushion connecting portion to space the cushion pad a sufficient distance from the ladder so that it may be mounted in depressions in the side rails of the ladder if desired. The extension portion has outer walls and a plurality of internal ribs extending between the walls to provide a lightweight honeycomb structure while having sufficient strength to support the weight of the ladder.

Abstract: A retractable cargo height sensing system is provided for use with a cargo transporting vehicle to sense the height above a roadway of cargo carried by the cargo transporting vehicle. The height sensing system includes an alarm for signaling when the cargo is above a predetermined height above the roadway. The system also includes a plurality of sensors mounted on the cargo transporting vehicle and movable between a lowered position and a raised position. In the raised position, the sensors are positioned to detect when the cargo is above the predetermined height and provide a signal to the alarm to activate the alarm or alternatively send a signal to the alarm to de-activate the alarm when the cargo is below the predetermined height. In a lowered position, the sensors are positioned below the predetermined height to facilitate movement of the cargo transporting vehicle.

Abstract: A portable fence panel for use on a support surface includes a rectangular frame member having a pair of side frame portions and a top and bottom frame portion. The frame portions have an outer and inner surface defining an aperture through the frame member. The panel includes crossmembers in the frame aperture for restricting passage therethrough. One of the side frame portions has at least one first connector portion extending therefrom defining a connector surface and having at least one aperture therethrough. The panel also includes at least one second connector portion extending from the other side frame portion having a connector surface which is substantially coplanar with the connector surface of the first connector portion. The second connector portions extend in a direction opposite the first connector portion and have at least one aperture therethrough. The panel also includes supports extending from the bottom frame portion.

Abstract: A material moving tool is provided and includes a blade and a handle for manipulating the blade. The blade has an outside perimeter defining the area of the blade. The blade has a plurality of ring shaped apertures therethrough. The blade has a material supporting surface defined by the outside perimeter and the apertures, and is from between 80% to 50% of the area of the blade. When the blade of the material moving tool is inserted in material, it has an effective area described by the perimeter of the blade immersed in the material, and a plurality of ring shaped apertures through the effective area of the blade. The blade has an effective material supporting surface defined by the perimeter of the blade immersed in the material and the effective apertures, and is from between 80% to 50% of the effective area of the blade.

Abstract: A collapsible tool bar is provided for carrying agricultural earth-working tools and includes a normally horizontal main tool bar section and at least one outer wing section. The main and wing section are connected by a hinge which has a main hinge plate secured to one of the tool bar sections and a wing hinge plate secured to the other tool bar section. The hinge also includes an intermediate hinge plate connecting the main and wing hinge plates. The main hinge plate is rotatably attached to said intermediate hinge plate about a substantially vertical axis. Means are provided for selectively securing the main hinge plate to the intermediate hinge plate. The wing hinge plate is rotatably attached to the intermediate hinge plate about a substantially horizontal axis. Means are provided for urging said outer wing section in a downward direction when the main hinge plate is secured to the intermediate hinge plate.