Abstract: This hygienic or aseptic multi-pouch package includes one or more inner pouches, finger, multi-finger and full hand sized capable of being carried by a card holder which is removably stored within an outer pouch. The inner pouch is suitable for use as a finger pouch which may be used to clean teeth or for similar purposes. When only one inner pouch is hygienically removed at a time, the remaining pouches can be conveniently resealed within the card holder in the outer pouch.

Abstract: A shuttle valve (10) for use in a dual refrigerator system (100) and operated by controlled refrigerant pressure lines (120, 122) to provide that either one or both of two evaporators (104, 106) are active. The valve (10) includes piston chambers (30) at each end having an outer portion (26) communicating with pressure lines (120, 122) and an enlarged inner portion (32) and an intermediate chamber (21) having valve seats (22) at each end. The valve (10) includes inlet and outlet ports (14, 16) communicating with the piston chamber enlarged portions (32) and an outlet part (18) communicating with the intermediate chamber (21). The valve (10) also includes a piston assembly (40) having opposed pistons (41, 42) interconnected by a biased push rod (44) and mounted in associated piston chambers for closing associated inlet ports (104, 106).

Abstract: A drive assembly brake is mounted in the gearbox connecting a motor driven input shaft to an output shaft, the output shaft being connected by a tubing string to a submersed rotary pump. The gearbox includes an output shaft housing portion defining an oil chamber and an input shaft housing portion defining an oil-free centrifugal brake chamber. The relatively faster moving input shaft carries a centrifugal brake having weight members frictionally engageable with the brake chamber wall when the rotational speed of the input shaft reaches a sufficiently high degree, and the resulting braking action retards the rotation of the input shaft.In one embodiments a split casing gearbox is used having matched passage portions in the faces of the connected gearbox portions to form a lubrication passage system for the shaft bearings.

Abstract: This split vamp athletic shoe (10) includes separated upper and lower vamp sections (18, 22) which are independently adjustable and provide the shoe with a hinge zone providing the shoe with flexibility. The shoe also includes an outsole (14) and a midsole (16), the outsole being unitarily formed to include upwardly extending instep support portions (36) which are attached to the upper vamp and extend substantially to the leading edge of the upper vamp to stiffen the shoe particularly in the instep area and provide stabilizing restraint against lateral motion and enhance the hinge action. The outsole also includes a second set of upwardly extending side support portions (38) which are spaced from said instep side support portions. In a second embodiment the midsole (116) includes unitarily formed side portions (166) recessed to receive the outsole side portions (136) and cooperating with said side portions to provide additional lateral stabilization and further enhancing the hinge action.

Abstract: A portable carrier comprises frames such as a handle frame defined by a handlebar and a pair of parallel handlebar tubes, and a luggage frame defined by a front tube and a pair of parallel side-tubes; where the frames are connected by a pivoting mechanism and snapped together by a fastening mechanism, so that the luggage frame can be readily unfolded from, or folded to, the handle frame. Both the tails of the two parallel side-tubes of the luggage frame are folded into a U-shape, and then a beam is fixed on each of the U-shaped tails. A supporting rod is fixed on and between the beams. Each of the handlebar tubes, at the lower end, are pivotally connected on the supporting rod. An axle is fitted to the U-shaped tails at a spot near the center of the tails. The axle protrudes from each of the tails so as to rotationally mount a wheel respectively, while the axle and the tails are fitted statically with no relative motion there-between.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for supporting a mine roof (R) has connected plates (7, 9) positioned against the roof at opposite sides of the mine roof. One plate (7) has an upset surface (13) contacting the roof to exert a compressive load on it. Bolts (53) anchor the plates to the roof. A tie rod (64) interconnects the plates and is adjustable to vary the compressive load, and in one embodiment a slip anchor (67) is provided at one end of the tie rod which can also be utilized to estimate the tie rod load.

Abstract: An assembly (30) for mounting a printing press meter roll (16) to opposed sideframes (12, 14) includes mounting frames (32) each including forwardly disposed bearing (46) receiving the weight of the meter roll and a rearwardly disposed ell-shaped slot (68). The meter roll mounting frames are mounted by pivot pins (60) to adjacent sideframes, said pins being spaced from the axis of the meter roll, and being retained within the slots by a ball detents (72). An elongate counterbalance adjustment screw (62) is pivotally mounted to each sideframe and includes a remote end (82) engageable with the mounting frame below the pivot so that by backing off the screw the meter roll assembly is adjustably swung to a rest position on support pins 90 to move it out of engagement with, and provide access to, the anilox roll. The mounting frames include stud handles (96) to facilitate sliding removal of the mounting assembly from the sideframes.

Abstract: The package (10) for shipping and storing articles such as cut flower arrangements (14) includes a flower container (12) lower portion is provided with a water-containing absorbent foam block (18) receiving the flower stems (38) in pierced relation and a block (20) of non-absorbent, relatively rigid foam, above the absorbent block sealing said block and said flower stems in place. A plastic film vented shell (16) is disposed about the flowers and connected to the container in shrink-wrap relation. The package includes U-shaped insert (22) which holds the container firmly in place in the shipping carton (24) and refrigerated gel envelopes to ensure freshness of the flowers on arrival at their destination.

Abstract: An improved method for improving the adhesion of microelectronic coatings to substrates uses a new silane adhesion promoter and hydroxylic solvent combination. An improved silane adhesion promoter contains an aqueous solvent composition containing a hydroxylic solvent.