Abstract: An asbestos abatement tool which an elongated housing including a grip portion dimensioned and configured for gripping by the hand of a user. The elongated housing has a first axial extremity and a second axial extremity. The apparatus also includes a fluid conduit extending through the housing generally from the first axial extremity to the second axial extremity. The conduit includes structure for attaching to an associated fluid source. A blade extends from the second axial extremity of the housing. Structure for engaging the blade cooperates with the housing are also included together with a valve for controlling fluid flow in the conduit and a nozzle cooperating with the fluid conduit dimensioned and configured to direct a mist proximate to the blade.

Abstract: A method for routing traffic along a divided highway having a plurality of crossovers between respective sides originally intended for travel in first and second directions which includes providing a first plurality of signs for traffic going in the first direction prior to at least a first crossover; providing at least a first sign at least said first crossover for traffic proceeding in the first direction; providing a second plurality of signs for traffic proceeding in the first direction after the crossover; providing the same first plurality of signs for traffic going in the second direction prior to the crossover; providing the same first sign at said first crossover for traffic proceeding in the second direction; and providing the same first plurality of signs for traffic proceeding in the second direction after the crossover.

Abstract: A nozzle system for dispensing fluidic materials including powder and/or liquid including an elastic tube having at least one transverse slit. The tube can include a tube formed from a tight coil of wire or a tube formed from an elastomeric material and the slits are formed as openings between loops in the coil or cuts in the elastomeric tube. The size of the opening of the slits is determined by tension applied to the tube or by bending the tube. One means of control includes two clamp members, one on each side of the tube wherein the clamp members are hinged together. A ram between clamp members provides means for adjusting the bend in the tube in the area of the slit. The ram can be controlled by one of a number of means including pneumatic or a screw.

Abstract: A wrist rest support for supporting a users wrist when he is performing tasks involving repetitive motion with the hands and fingers such as operating a computer keyboard or computer mouse which includes a base pad that is positioned partially under the keyboard and includes a section extending away from the keyboard that has a top surface above the level of the keys for supporting the wrists. The pad features an antistatic fabric laminated to a foam base and, in one embodiment, has a riser section that is separable from a base section when it is desired to substitute another riser section of different dimensions.

Abstract: An article of manufacture that simulates the appearance of a louvered member has a planar face having a plurality of generally rectangular recesses therein, each of the recesses has first and second opposed sides and third and fourth opposed sides, and the depth of each recess is greater along the second side than along the first side. The depth of the second side of each of the recesses is substantially identical. The invention also includes the method of manufacture a simulated louvered member which includes providing a workpiece having a first planar face; providing first and second rails and positioning the first and second rails on opposed sides of the workpiece, providing a plurality of reference points along the rails that are disposed in predetermined alignment with each other; providing a fixture dimensioned and configured for engaging the reference points at a plurality of substantially uniformly spaced positions along the rails; and providing apparatus on the fixture for holding a router.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring time which comprises a first chamber and a second chamber. The second chamber is bigger than the first chamber. The structure includes apparatus for mounting the first and second chambers in generally aligned relationship and for coupling the first and second chambers to allow passage of a fluent particulate material between the first and second chambers. A quantity of fluent particulate matter having a volume substantially equal to the second chamber is disposed within the volume of the first chamber, the second chamber and the apparatus for coupling.

Abstract: A device and method for substantially reducing corrosion of an engine cylinder which includes a means for changing the pattern of current flow of cooling water between the wall of the cylinder and wall of cavity within the engine block. In one embodiment, the device is a metal strip, clipped into the edges of the entrance and extending into the cavity where it disrupts the flow of water along to flow in a substantially continuous circumferential direction. In this situation, the device is a bent strip of steel, having a detente for engaging the device in the entrance to the cooling cavity area and extending into the cavity where it changes the pattern of current flow. Other configurations serving the same purpose would depend on the design of the engine block.

Abstract: Apparatus for readily connecting a round branch duct take off fitting of a forced air heating or air conditioning system to any size diameter round duct main with one size semi-flexible duct take off fitting. A hole is cut into the main round duct. The take off fitting is rigidly fastened at the contact tangent point of the main duct and the flat surface of the fitting. A bendable base flange, that is connected to a semi-flexible tubular member, is then formed around the main round duct and is fastened to same. As the bendable base flange is formed the semi-flexible fabric portion deforms to accommodate any size diameter main duct. Gaskets between connecting surfaces prevent air leakage.

Abstract: A writing instrument which includes an elongated barrel, an elongated spring member for gripping an associated pocket, apparatus for securing a first axial extremity of the elongated spring member to the elongated barrel, a magnifying lens, an elongated arm carrying the magnifying lens at a first axial extremity thereof and apparatus connecting the second axial extremity of the elongated arm to the second axial extremity of the elongated spring member. In other forms of the invention a clip is provided for holding an associated writing instrument having an elongated barrel in an associated pocket. The clip includes a magnifying lens mounted on the clip in the same general manner.

Abstract: A grinder pump which includes a housing; a shaft disposed within the housing having an axis; apparatus for mounting the shaft within the housing for rotational movement thereof; a moveable cutter carried on the shaft, apparatus for coupling the moveable cutter to the shaft to cause rotation of the moveable cutter upon rotation of the shaft. A stationary cutter is carried by the housing and the moveable cutter cooperates with the stationary cutter to perform cutting along respective surfaces of the moveable cutter and the stationary cutter. The respective surfaces of the stationary and moveable cutters are substantially within a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the axis; and apparatus resiliently biases the moveable cutter against the stationary cutter.

Abstract: A fitting which includes a sleeve having first and second axial extremities, the first axial extremity has internal tapered threads, the second axial extremity has threads for engaging a cooperating fitting on an associated electrical cabinet. An axial extremity of metal clad jacketed cable engages the tapered thread in the first axial extremity. The axial extremity of the metal clad jacketed cable has no jacket on at least a part thereof disposed within the sleeve. The threads on the second axial extremity of the sleeve are disposed on an internal wall of the sleeve or an external wall of the sleeve.

Abstract: A polishing mitten apparatus for polishing a shoe or other associated object which includes a first web shaped fabric member having a portion thereof dimensioned and configured with an outline which is substantially the same as the outline of the palm and extended fingers of the intended user, a second web shaped fabric member having a portion thereof which is substantially the same size and shape as the first web shaped fabric member and further including an extension dimensioned and configured for extending over the wrist of the user, and a strap member fixed to the extension dimensioned and configured for encircling the wrist of the user. In some forms of the invention the first or second or both web shaped fabric members includes a plurality of layers, at least one of the plurality of layers is a non-woven absorbent material.

Abstract: A relay apparatus which comprises an armature, means for pivotally mounting the armature, first and second pole pieces dimensioned, configured and disposed for cooperation with the armature, a magnetic circuit including at least one coil, a plurality of iron shunt lamina spanning the magnetic circuit intermediate at least one of the coil and the first and second pole pieces, and a plurality of copper washer slugs in the magnetic circuit intermediate at least one of the first and second pole pieces and the iron shunt lamina. The invention also includes a method of immunizing a relay from alternating current.

Abstract: An assembly which includes a linkarm joining a valve having a rotatable mounted first shaft on which a butterfly is mounted and a actuator having a second shaft which reciprocally moves in a linear path. The linkarm includes a plate having first and second apparatus for engaging the first shaft and first and second apparatus for engaging the second shaft. The first and second apparatus for engaging the first shaft includes apparatus limiting engagement between the first shaft and the first and second apparatus for engaging the first shaft to specific angular positions. The specific angular positions are rotated with respect to each other in some embodiments.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprising an outer envelope having an inlet and an outlet for passage of an associated first heat exchange fluid therethrough. A first tube is mounted within the envelope for external contact by the first heat exchange fluid, and adapted for passage of a second heat exchange fluid therethrough in physical isolation from the first exchange fluid. A generally helical blade is disposed within the first tube for free rotation and free axial movement. The blade has a laterally centered bearing portion on at least one end thereof which has a diameter relative to that of the first tube, such as to cause the helical blade to pass in closely spaced relation to the inside surface of the first during rotation. A bearing member is disposed adjacent at least one end of the helical blade which comprises a porous member disposed in substantially aligned relationship with the helical blade.

Abstract: A counter/marker apparatus which comprises a head assembly including a counter mechanism, a first elongated sleeve fixed to the head assembly, and a second elongated sleeve dimensioned and configured for sliding axial concentric movement within the first sleeve. The second elongated sleeve has an elongated slot therein extending in a generally axial direction. The apparatus also includes a momentary switch and apparatus for mounting the momentary switch to cause actuation of the momentary switch upon relative axial movement of the first and second elongated sleeves. Apparatus is provided for coupling the momentary swtich to the counter and for coupling the second sleeve to an associated pen. A set screw extending through the first sleeve to the elongated slot in the second sleeve to limit travel of the second sleeve relative to the first sleeve.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a photograph or the like which includes apparatus affixed to an associated mounting surface having linear parts thereof disposed in side abutting relationship to the sides of the associated photograph and a clear plastic member extending over the associated photograph and the apparatus for affixing constraining the associated photograph from movement on the associated mounting surface. Normally, the associated photograph is generally rectangular and the apparatus includes a plurality of generally planar members having an adhesive on front and back faces thereof. The planar members usually each have at least one rectilinear side disposed in side abutting relationship to at least one side of the associated photograph proximate to the respective corners thereof. The planar members may have a right angle recess therein which are each disposed in nested relationship to the respective corners of the associated photograph.

Abstract: Apparatus for teaching color combinations includes a generally cylindrical spinner member having first and second apertures extending therethrough proximate to the geometric center thereof and a loop of twine extending through the openings with a portion thereof disposed on each side of the spinner member. The apparatus also includes apparatus for securing a plurality of colored members on the circumferential surface of the spinner member. This apparatus may include other apparatus for securing comprising a plurality of pockets dimensioned and configured for receiving respective generally planar colored members.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine apparatus includes a cylinder having a head, an intake valve cooperating with the head for selectively allowing passage of fluids into the cylinder and an exhaust valve for selectively allowing passage of fluids out of the cylinder. The exhaust and inlet valves are open during both the intake and exhaust phases of operation of the engine. A piston is mounted for reciprocal movement in the cylinder between a top dead center position and a bottom dead center position. The cylinder has at least one opening therein, the opening is disposed in a side wall thereof intermediate the top dead center position and the bottom dead center position. The opening communicates between the interior of the cylinder and space outside of the cylinder and the opening is fully covered by the piston in at least one position of the piston.

Abstract: Apparatus for mixing cement, aggregate and water to form concrete includes a drum having an axis, an interior face and an exterior face; apparatus for rotating the drum; and a plurality of vanes for directing the associated cement, aggregate and water to provide thorough mixing, the vanes being disposed in a plurality of columns extending generally parallel to the axis of the drum, at least some of the vanes being disposed to direct flow of the associated cement, aggregate and water in first direction and at least some other of the vanes being directed to direct flow of the associated cement, aggregate and water in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction. The drum has first and second open ends and the ends are each substantially in the form of a truncated cone. The axis of the apparatus is substantially horizontal throughout all operations of the apparatus.