Abstract: A diffuser for dispersing an aroma into a surrounding area includes a cartridge 100 having an aromatic substance dispersed in a wax carrier 102. The cartridge 100 includes a container 3 in which the wax carrier 102 is located and a cover 2 that includes a central vented tubular projection 27. The container is positioned in a heat conductive cup 6 and a heating element 7 is located below the cup 6 A fan 21 forces air past the cup 6 and aromatic vapors released when the wax carrier 102 is at least partially melted are entrained by the air currents and released through a vented dome 1 at the top of the diffuser. An outer cylindrical housing 12 is used to mount the components. When the heat is removed, the wax carrier solidifies, trapping the aromatic substance. The cartridge vent 27 extends into the container 3 and the annular volume around the inwardly projecting vent is sufficient to provide space for the melted wax if the diffuser is upset.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a table, tray or other removable component to a chair to support a laptop computer or other appliance includes a socket that can be permanently mounted in the chair arm and a bracket or mounting assembly that can be mounted on the bottom of the removable component. The socket includes a sleeve with a collar mounted on the top of the sleeve. The collar surrounds the area around a hole in the chair arm through which the socket sleeve extends. The sleeve is attached to an internal frame member. A spring biased plug shifts within a cavity in the sleeve. A rigid pin located on the bottom of the removable component is inserted through a central opening in the collar into the cavity, forcing the plug into the sleeve. The table is firmly supported by the socket, but it is free to rotate in a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A photographic film strip in the form of a length of photographic film has a pre-exposed area and an unexposed area. The pre-exposed area is continuous and extends along one edge of the strip between ends of the strip. The unexposed area is also continuous and has a length suitable for making multiple single exposure frames with adjacent frames being separated by a frame line. Upon development the film, an image formed by the pre-exposed section of each print will extend between opposite edges of prints formed by individual frames without the need to preregister the film in a camera. The pre-exposure comprises a contact exposure. A strip of film can be placed in contact with a partially pre-exposed master on a cylindrical drum in a light tight housing so that pre-exposed section of the film can be exposed by one activation of an electronic flash located in the center of the drum.

Abstract: A portable box 2 includes a base or bottom bin 10 having a storage area 24 and a hinged lid 40 in which a light source 70, such as a tubular flourescent lamp is located. The lid 40 rotates in one direction to open the box 2, and stacked trays 72, 74, 76, normally stored in the storage area 24, rotate in an opposite direction so that the light source 70 directly illuminates both the storage area and the deployed trays. Hinges 26 and 58 permit the lid 40 to rotate through an angle of slightly more than ninety degrees so that in the open position the lid 40 is positioned so that the fluorescent lamp uniformly and directly illuminates not only all of the contents of the box, but also the immediate surrounding area.

Abstract: A solder preform with predisposed flux to be located adjacent to a gap formed between multiple solderable surfaces such that upon heating, the flux wicks into and prepares the solderable surfaces prior to the solder melting and wicking into the freshly prepared gap. In plumbing applications, this invention can be located inside a pipe fitting adjacent to the end of an inserted pipe. Upon heating, this invention will make a sound solder joint by wicking into the annular region formed between the fitting and the pipe. This invention includes a dispenser for solder preforms that has features to align a solder preform with the centerline of the receiving pipe fitting into which it is to be inserted. In addition, the dispenser has features to insure the solder preforms are released one-at-a-time into the receiving fitting.

Abstract: A combination hunting blind 2 and shooting or rifle rest 10 can be mounted on an elevated tree stand 4 by a hunter or occupant of the tree stand. The hunting blind 2 comprises the rifle rest 10 with a camouflage partition deployed around the front and the sides. The rifle rest 10 comprise a collapsible frame 26 the includes upright front posts 28, 30 and side horizontal rails 40, 42 attached to a front rail 32 by hinges whose axes are mutually perpendicular. The posts and side rails can be folded up so that they extend substantially in the same direction as a central section 34 of a C-shaped front rail 32. The rifle rest 10 is mounted on the tree stand 4 by a base support 14 that is bolted to the front edge of the tree stand. The posts 28, 30 are mounted on studs 20, 22 on the base support 14 and the side rails 40, 42 can be fastened to the tree by a rope ratchet or cargo strap 46 and stabilized by screws 56.

Abstract: A mounting frame 10 is intended to be used with a three point hitch apparatus 4 on the rear of powered vehicle, such as a tractor. The frame 10 is rectangular so that the center is open to permit clearance for a power take off. A ball socket 20 is mounted on a horizontal lower frame beam 12 for attachment of a towed vehicle to the powered vehicle. The top of the frame 10 is attached to the tractor by a telescoping arm 60 that can be extended from a retracted to an extended position so that the frame 10 can be tilted or dumping or similar operations. A ball adaptor 34 can be mounted in the center of the mounting frame 10 to permit attachment of a towed implement or vehicle with a male attachment member, such as a ball. A center beam 78 can also be mounted on the center of the mounting frame 10 for supporting and carrying loads. The mounting frame 10 facilitates towing, hauling, dumping, scraping and is compatible with a power takeoff as used for conventional farm implements.

Abstract: A verres needle assembly includes an outer sheath member, a detachable stylet subassembly and a high flow adaptor that replaces the stylet subassembly. The outer sheath includes a cutting edge for making an initial surgical incision. The stylet subassembly is spring loaded to protect the cutting edge after the initial incision and also permit gas to be injected to partially inflate a body cavity. A simple half twist or luer lock connection allows the stylet subassembly to be easily removed and replaced by a high flow adaptor. Gas can then be injected through the outer sheath which remains in position after removal of the stylet subassembly without any internal restriction. The entire insufflation procedure takes less time than for a conventional verres needle.

Abstract: A stairway 2 is fabricated using a plurality of load bearing modules 4 that are attached to form a box beam 60 that can be freestanding. Each module 4 included flat vertical front and rear panels 6, 20 that are joined by vertical inside and outside panels 30, 38. The modules are joined by affixing the front panel of a higher module to the rear panel of the next adjacent lower module to form a stepped configuration. For a curved stairway 2, the helical box beam 60 formed of a plurality of trapezoid shaped modules 4 provides the principle support for the weight of the stairway 2 and the weight of any body positioned on the stairway. Longitudinal members 64, 66, 68 extending between the lower edges of adjacent modules 4 are loaded in tension and resist separation of the individual modules 4. Because the box beam 60 is the primary weight carrying member, the longitudinal members can be relatively thin and flexible and easy to fabricate.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrical connector having a housing body with a contact receiving passage therein. The contact receiving passage has a contact retention arm for securing a contact within the passage. The contact retention arm forms the outer wall of the body. A terminal position assurance member has an outer wall with an inner shoulder and a locking surface. The outer wall is received around the contact retention arm. The terminal position assurance member has a first position in which the terminal position assurance member forms a space behind the contact retention arm. The terminal position assurance member has a second position wherein the locking surface is received behind the contact retention arm thereby preventing deflection of the contact retention arm.

Abstract: A camera in the shape of an automobile includes a rear face that is substantially identical to a camera and a front shaped like an automobile body. The camera body includes a lens, a viewfinder, a film cannister compartment and a take-up spool compartment. One front wheel rotates relative to the automobile body and serves as a rewind member. In order to position the front wheel at the proper position on the automobile body, a gear mechanism is provided between the rewind wheel and the take-up spool shaft. The automobile body extends beyond the front of the camera body forming an opening in which a carry strap is mounted. The latch actuator for the rear cover is located on the bottom of the camera where it does not interfere with the automobile shape. A rear spoiler extends upward to serve as a finger grip and a push button located at the gas cap serves as a shutter actuator.

Abstract: An electrical connector 2, suitable for use as a plug for a Universal Serial Bus cable assembly, includes a plurality of terminals 4 that are partially insert molded in a nonconductive housing 36. A distal end 6 of each terminal 4 is recessed from the front end 38 of the housing 36. The terminals 4 are insert molded while still on a carrier and a weakened section 14 is formed at the distal end 6. After the housing 36 is molded, a tensile force is applied to fracture each terminal 4 at the weakened section 14 so that the distal end 6 of each terminal is recessed where it cannot inadvertently contact shields 54, 64 on the plug 2 or a mating receptacle 62. The rear of the housing is overmolded, and the insert molded housing 36 includes sections completely surrounding the terminals 4 so that the overmolded material cannot flow onto a housing mating surface 42 or onto a terminal mating section 10.

Abstract: An electrical connector 2, especially intended for automotive applications includes a receptacle connector housing 4 and a mating plug connector housing 6. A movable alignment plate 10 is located between the two connector housings and locking plates 12 are insertable into each housing to provide for additional retention of terminals 100 also held in terminal cavities 34 by resilient latches 50. The connector 2 also includes a cover 8 that is attached to the receptacle connector housing 4 by molded cantilever cover latches 20. Backup beams 28 are movable into engagement with the cover latches 20 for support. Each locking plate 12 is insertable into a locking plate slot 30 on the end of one of the housings and includes recesses 70 into which the molded resilient terminal latches 50, which span the locking plate slot 38, are received when the locking plate 12 is fully inserted. Locking tabs 72, 74, 76, engage the terminals 100 beside the resilient latches 50 provide additional retention of the terminals 100.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for the pulverization of vulcanized rubber pea-size pellets. The apparatus consists of a barrel entrance, an extruder forcing section, a multiple rotor barrier section and an end discharge which presents the extrusion to a high speed wire brush-like member which shatters the extrusion into extreme small pieces. The hopper forcing section is provided with an extremely long hopper opening the design of which permits an insert which completes the barrel bore to 360 degrees. By adding inserts, the length of the forcing section is adjustable and adiabatic extrusion can be achieved. The now adjustable forcing section is followed by a section of rotor barriers, which consist of a wide top diagonal barrier crossing the extruder groove in a manner which requires all of the process material to pass through the clearance barrier top to barrel bore. The wide top barriers are provided with a set of circumferential grooves which start at capacity and end downstream at zero capacity.

Abstract: Either multiple open slot air jets 2 or multiple closed jets 102 interlacing yarn can be positioned side by side in abutting relationship so that the jets can be positioned in close proximity to decrease the centerline spacing for adjacent yarns. An open slot air interlacing jet 2 includes a yarn channel 20 and a threading slot 42 forming an opening on one side of the yarn channel so that yarn or yarn filaments can be inserted into the yarn channel. An air orifice 40 intersects the yarn channel and high pressure air injected through the air inlet or orifice 40 interlaces or intertwines the yarn or yarn filaments as they are drawn through the yarn channel 20. Thread guides 58, 60 located below the yarn channel axis and the tapered yarn channel sections permit the yarn to be drawn through the yarn channel 20 at an angle relative to the threading slot 42 so that the yarn cannot easily escape from the yarn channel 20.

Abstract: A textile yarn interlacing or intermingling jet nozzle 2 has a yarn channel 4, a threading slot 6 and an air inlet 8. The yarn channel 4 is formed between a top plate 40 mounted to a base 20 by bolts 70, 80 which secure both members to a nozzle support 90 to form the nozzle assembly. The threading slot 6 extends from one side and opens into the yarn channel so that a multifilament yarn can be inserted from the side. This threading slot 6 is formed by the lower surface 48 of a lip 46 on the top plate 40 and an upper surface 24 on the base. To insure that the sidewall 10 of the yarn channel through which the threading slot extends does not contain any sharp edges that could damage yarn, shoulders 34 and 42 are formed on the base 20 and top plate 40. When these shoulders abut, the upper and lower surfaces forming sidewall 10 are in the same plane and there are no offset or exposed edges to damage the yarn. The shoulders 34 and 42 are brought into abutment as a bolt 70 mounts the top plate 40 to the base 20.

Abstract: An air interlacing jet 2 includes a yarn channel 20 and a threading slot 42 forming an opening on one side of the yarn channel so that yarn or yarn filaments can be inserted into the yarn channel. An air orifice 40 intersects the yarn channel and high pressure air injected through the air inlet or orifice 40 interlaces or intertwines the yarn or yarn filaments as they are drawn through the yarn channel 20. The body 4 of the interlacing jet or jet insert 2 is a single piece member and the yarn channel 20 includes outwardly tapered sections 28 and 32 at each end. The tapered sections are formed by an EDM process. Thread guides 58, 60 located below the yarn channel axis and the tapered yarn channel sections permit the yarn to be drawn through the yarn channel 20 at an angle relative to the threading slot 42 so that the yarn cannot easily escape from the yarn channel 20.

Abstract: An extrusion apparatus for processing, mixing and extruding thermoplastic and rubber materials includes a feed hopper feeding two barrier type extruders. Extrusion rotors include diagonal grooves with a barrier that has a restrictive clearance or gap relative to the extruder barrel bore. Fine material can pass through this gap, but larger material is led to a downstream end of the grooves. An abrasive barrel surface opposite the downstream end of the grooves grinds this larger material until it can pass or lead off through the smaller gap. Stationary knives located downstream of the abrasive section cut the exiting material into flakes. The barrel and barrier sections are conical and the size of the gap can be changed by relative movement between the barrel and the barriers. The extruders can operate adiabatically so that there is no change in extrusion temperature with speed and the volume of process flow.

Abstract: An apparatus for shearing and straining polymeric process material, such a scrap tires includes a rotor and barrel. Large material pieces are feed into a hopper and the material is warmed, pressurized and transported to a rotor--barrel transfer section to initially chop the material to reduce its size. The material then passes to a rotor barrier or refining section where the material must pass over wide top barriers that extend across extrusion grooves. The barriers included multiple ridges and the barrier to bore clearance is progressively reduced as the material passes downstream. Ramp like grooves, where rejected material can be worked further, precede the barrier ridges. A rotor to barrel transfer section, having a conical barrel that can be longitudinally shifted, follows the wide top barriers, so the size to the discharged material can be regulated.

Abstract: A golf bag having at least one internal storage compartment for storing golf clubs in an inclined orientation when the golf bag is in an upright position is especially adapted for use with a powered golf cart. One embodiment of the bag has a rectangular cross section with front and back club compartments separated by an inclined divider wall extending from the base of the bag to the top. An auxiliary storage compartment is located on the front of this rectangular bag and need not protrude from the bag. The front of the bag is shorter for easier club access and a handle for positioning the bag on a golf cart is located on the shorter side. Longer clubs are placed in a rear compartment parallel to the row of shorter clubs in the front compartment, and each clubhead faces the front of the bag. A second embodiment has a circular cross section with a tapered insert at the base of the bag and a central obstruction at the top so that all of the clubs are tilted radially outward.