Abstract: A method and apparatus in the processing of a continuous web and specifically a method and apparatus for stripping a waste matrix from a web substrate such as in the production of labels. The matrix is separated from the substrate and skewed as it is separated such that one side edge of the matrix is stripped from the substrate upstream of its other side edge. The apparatus of the invention provides adjustability of the skewing angle for optimum conditions.

Abstract: A flow system for an internal combustion engine has a first conduit connected to a water reservoir and extending therefrom to pass adjacent a heating source such as the exhaust pipe of an automobile engine, and then passes to connection with the bore of an adapter plate beneath the throttle plate of a carburetor. A second conduit extends adjacent the exhaust pipe to be heated so that air from the atmosphere can pass through it to the carburetor and intake manifold. A third conduit connects the first and second conduit, and a fourth conduit connects the third and first conduit. The first, second and fourth conduits have flow control spiral orifice pieces which restrict the flow of fluid.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel has a panel of readily-expansible material in the front upper half thereof to enable that article of wearing apparel to be worn by persons of different sizes and configurations; and it has a panel of less-expansible material overlying and concealing the panel of readily-expansible material. The panel of less-expansible material permits free expansion and contraction of the panel of readily-expansible material while effectively concealing the latter panel.

Abstract: A safety shoe with a concealed metatarsal guard enclosed, with a metal toe cap, and thick padding, between the vamp and the lining at the forepart of the shoe. The guard itself is of a relatively rigid but somewhat yieldable plastic material curved and formed both longitudinally and laterally, overlying the rear part of the toe cap and with thick padding beneath it where it overlies the metatarsal area of the shoe. The guard is designed to spread upon receiving a heavy falling object and thereby distribute the load over the entire area of the guard so as to minimize damage to the foot.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for use in the production of pellets, such as in a feed pellet mill, where both steam and water are used in a conditioner to condition milled material before pelleting. The heat exchanger has a steam inlet for delivery of steam to the chamber from a steam supply and a steam outlet for delivery of steam to the conditioner. A portion of the chamber defines a collector for the collection of condensate and has a second outlet for the delivery of the condensate from the chamber back to the steam supply. A coil surrounds at least a portion of the chamber to provide heat exchange between the chamber and the coil so that water passing through the coil is heated by the heat exchange from said chamber for delivery to the conditioner.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is described for reducing the amount of gas consumed during welding operations. A source of relatively high pressure inert gas is supplied to an individual welding station. At the station is a pressure regulator for substantially reducing the gas pressure and having an inlet in communication with the higher pressure gas supply and an outlet in communication with the inlet of a surge tank. The outlet of the surge tank is in communication with the welding apparatus. The volume of the surge tank is sufficient, and the apparatus functions, to supply a flow of gas, to the welding apparatus at the reduced pressure during transient when the welding apparatus is turned on, greater than that supplied during steady state conditions.In one embodiment, the apparatus of the invention includes a pressure gauge, pressure regulator, and surge tank within a sealed housing with the face of the pressure gauge positioned at one side thereof and visible externally of the housing.

Abstract: A reel for a duck decoy or the like, comprises a first hub having a second hub mounted and biased for rotary movement thereto. The second hub has diametrically opposed notches, each notch has two edges, and each notch has a circumferential groove located a short distance from the periphery of the hub. Each notch has a tab projecting from the outer edge of the second hub into the notch, forming a slot between the tab and an edge of the notch leading to the groove. A lock pin is pivotally mounted to the first hub so that it can pivot into the notch, thence pivot into the slot as the second hub rotates and thence slide into the groove as the second hub rotates. When the pin is in the groove it locks the second hub against rotary movement relative to the first hub in the direction of spring bias. The lock pin can be moved from the locked position to the unlocked position. The reel has a cord having a first end tied to the second hub so that the end does not pass around either of the notches.

Abstract: A control system for an automatic pellet producing system for producing pellets from a milled material of a selected composition. A difference in temperature of the material across the mill (.DELTA.T mill), is sensed and the proportion of selected ingredients of the material is controlled prior to entering the pellet mill to maintain .DELTA.T mill within a prescribed range.

Abstract: A variable rate injection system includes a paddle wheel flowmeter which produces a pulse train proportional to the amount of liquid flowing through an irrigation line. An accumulator circuit totalizes the pulse train and produces a triggering pulse to a flow control timer after a predetermined amount of fluid has passed through the irrigation line. The triggering pulse activates an adjustable time delay output on the flow control timer and its timed contact closure electrically operates a solenoid valve in an injection line. A constant displacement injection pump maintains an additive under pressure in the injection line and the solenoid valve, when opened, permits flow of the additive through the injection line and into the irrigation line. When the solenoid is closed, a pressure relief valve and relief line permit return of the additive to a reservoir. A safety shutdown includes a flow sensor mounted in the injection line between the normally closed solenoid and the main irrigation line.

Abstract: A safety latch assembly for a circuit breaker panel board. The panel board includes a cabinet in which one or more circuit breakers are mounted behind a panel member, the breakers being operable between ON and OFF positions by an actuating member which in turn is operated by a handle mechanism mounted in the cover of the cabinet. The safety latch assembly includes a movable member operable in response to movement of the actuating member. The movable member has means engaging a portion of the handle mechanism preventing engagement of the actuating member by the handle mechanism, and thus preventing closing of the cabinet cover to which the handle mechanism is mounted, when the actuating member of the breaker is in the OFF position. Means are also provided for engaging the handle mechanism with the actuating member of the breaker in the ON position, preventing disengagement of the handle mechanism and the actuating member and removal of the cover.

Abstract: A direct contact wiper bar and wiper bar system for applying a liquid (such as herbicide) to a stand of vegetation (such as Johnson grass or other weed) includes a wiper bar comprising an elongated tubing with a plurality of holes along its lower portion, a wick made of absorbent material and extending around the lower two-thirds of the tubing and covering the holes, an impermeable plastic shield covering approximately the lower one-half of the tubing and less than all of the wick material, and an outer layer of absorbent material covering the entire assembly. In a first embodiment, the shield is made of a flexible plastic sheeting, or the like, and a length of twine is tightly wound around the length of the shield, wick, and tube to act as the outer covering and also hold the assembly together. In a second embodiment, the shield is made of a rigid plastic pipe cut lengthwise and chamfered at its edges with clamps attaching it to the tube.

Abstract: A simulated finger model having articulated simulated finger bones with cords representing the major tendons to produce flexion and extension of the finger bones in the manner of the natural hand, with interconnections between an extensor tendon and intrinsic tendons to produce the proper interrelationship therebetween; with connections between the extensor tendon and the middle phalanx with a hood interconnecting the extensor tendon and the intrinsic tendons adjacent the metacarpophalangeal joint; with a resilient component interconnecting the simulated bones of the metacarpophalangeal joint tending to restore it to extended position; and with a further elastic component interconnecting the first and middle phalanges representing the capsule and collateral ligaments of the proximal interphalangeal joint.

Abstract: An accessory table for a portable kettle type barbecue grill includes a table top surface with an inner edge contoured to match the arcuate shape of the kettle, the inner edge being mounted to the kettle in a spaced apart orientation by two pairs of clips which capture the lip of the grill by fitting over and under its rolled edge. A tubular strut supports the outer edge of the table surface by extending therefrom to the grill's axle. The strut is held in position on the axle by a retaining pin, and at the table surface by a swivel mount which permits it to be leveled by changing the swivel mount's position. A plastic tie wrap is used to strap a medial portion of the strut to the third support leg of the kettle grill. The accessory table may thereby be provided in kit form for installation on a kettle grill without detracting from its portability as it is supported entirely from the grill itself.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly having a spring means resiliently supporting axle loading, and including an axle seat to which a vehicle axle is secured. The axle seat is pivotally mounted to apply a moment to the axle seat upon axle loading, said moment applying a force to the spring proportional and in opposition to the loading force. The suspension further includes a mounting assembly for mounting an oscillating member such as a compensator to a fixed member such as a pedestal. The mounting assembly comprises a bushing assembly having a center shaft, the oscillating member oscillating about the axis of said shaft. A sleeve surrounds the shaft, and one of said oscillating or fixed members is secured to the sleeve. The other of said members has an open slot therein which is sized to allow insertion of the bushing shaft therein by passing the shaft through the open end of the slot. Clamping means secure the shaft to the slotted member.

Abstract: A pocket, for a garment, has a piece of material that serves as the outer part of that pocket and that has the upper portion thereof folded inwardly and downwardly to form a fold that serves as the upper portion of the inner surface of that part, and has a second piece of material that serves as the lining of that outer part and that has the upper end thereof connected to the fold which serves as the upper portion of the inner surface of that outer part and that has portions of the sides and bottom thereof connected to the sides and bottom of that outer part, and the connected sides and bottoms of that outer part and of that lining are connected to the garment as a patch pocket. The upper central area of the outer part of that pocket is wholly devoid of stitches, and hence is devoid of puckers.

Abstract: A glove for joggers having a weight fixed to its back side in the metacarpal area and another weight removably applied to the palm side of the glove at the outer metacarpal area. The first weight is surrounded by a plastic flanged cover and it projects through an opening in the back of the glove, the flange being stitched to the glove around the opening. The palm side weight is non-circular in a non-circular pocket from which it can be removed and which disposes it over the outer metacarpal area.

Abstract: An antifreeze arrangement especially for automatic sprinkler systems comprising a frangible membrane, secured to a bellows interposed in the water supply pipe to the sprinkler system, antifreeze solution downstream of the membrane with water upstream thereof, the membrane being one that breaks out but does not separate from the bellows when a sprinkler relieves the pressure on the downstream side. Pressure equalizing piping connections, filling piping, and a specific gravity indicator are provided.

Abstract: An average speed spinner water drive system for a center pivot irrigation system has a first group of sprinklers spaced along the main conduit which are continuously on, and a second group of pairs of sprinklers, each pair having an associated spinner drive which is sequenced on to drive the system. By sequencing sprinklers in combination with spinner drives, applicant's average speed system delivers an amount of water which is directly proportional to the speed of the system through the field. Each support tower is provided with a totally mechanical and hydraulic alignment control for sensing when it is behind the next outermost section of conduit and sequencing on its spinner drive to bring it into alignment. A percentage timer is used to set the speed of the system and thus the amount of water applied to the field. The percentage timer has a hydraulic motor turning a shaft with two individually adjustable cams to operate hydraulic start and stop valves.

Abstract: A method for harvesting, transporting and storing grain utilizes small readily moved containers or bins in combination with a specially designed trailer mechanism to allow grain to be readily stored, as it is harvested, at the harvest site and then at a more convenient time transported to the place of ultimate use, sale or to centralized storage. The method utilizes a compact bin which may be stored in the field and yet be safe from weather and vermin, which may utilize additional drying mechanisms or which may utilize air drying of the grain. The bin is mounted on two permanent I-beam rails which are designed to mesh with roller trucks on a specially designed pick-up trailer. The pick-up trailer utilizes a frame having rails on which the roller trunks are carried. The trailer has a hydraulic lift mechanism to tilt the trailer to engage the leading edge of the I-beams of the bin to tilt the bin so that it can be self-loaded onto the trailer by backing the trailer underneath the bin.