Abstract: This invention is directed toward a unitary, preformed bracket for use in a pipe hanger. The bracket has top and bottom sections joined by a pipe receiving section lying to one side of the top and bottom sections. The top and bottom sections have mounting openings for use in mounting the bracket on a threaded support rod. The pipe receiving section has means for retaining a pipe therein against movement in a direction transverse to the pipe axis. The invention is also directed toward a pipe hanger incorporating the bracket, the hanger including means to securely fix the bracket to the threaded rod.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a collapsible display hanger for detachable engagement with a perforated display panel provided with regularly spaced perforations arranged in horizontal and vertical rows. The display hanger of the invention comprises a hanger member having an elongate hanger arm adapted to extend outwardly from the panel and substantially perpendicular to the plane thereof, in a normal merchandise display position, and a bracket member adapted to be removably anchored to the panel through a pair of horizontally disposed perforations. A hinge means slidably interconnects the hanger member with the bracket member for pivotal movement of the hanger arm about a pivot axis between the normal display position and a collapsed position whereat the hanger arm lies closely adjacent the panel.

Abstract: A proving system is described wherein there is a cylinder and a moving piston within the cylinder having an indicator rod extending out of the cylinder and a cursor on the rod adapted to move relative to a scale. A jacket surrounds the cylinder to which liquid propane will be circulated in order to equalize the temperature of the prover system prior to proving a meter to be proved. Once the temperature of the prover has been equalized the temperature of the liquid propane by continuously circulating the liquid propane through the jacket, the circulation to the jacket will be shut off and test runs of the liquid propane through the meter can be initiated.

Abstract: A fastening device comprises a base portion and a key portion, the base portion having a socket opening therein with a radial shoulder. At least an axial portion of the socket opening is in the form of a regular polyhedron, preferably 12 or 16 sided. The key portion has a furcated post, axial portions thereof being generally conformed to at least portions of the polyhedral socket. The post has a radial shoulder which snaps behind the shoulder of the socket to retain the key in position. As the key is rotated the post interferes in a periodic manner with the socket wall, thereby precluding the key from being accidentally turned. The device may suitably be molded from a resilient thermoplastic resin. The device may also comprise an eye within which the key is received, the eye comprising opposed washer like members the one having serrated posts upstanding therefrom, the other openings for receiving the posts therein in locked relationship.

Abstract: An automatic animal feeder comprising a housing defining a feeding reservoir therein. An inlet opening is provided for receiving feed in the reservoir. An outlet opening is associated with a discharge device which is motor driven for conveying feed to a remote discharge outlet. An automatic timer controls a drive for operating the discharge device at predetermined time intervals and for predetermined time periods to thereby control the quantity of feed discharged at the remote discharge outlet during each of the time intervals.

Abstract: The invention relates to an information data processing and audio message delivering system useful as a promotional feature to attract customers by housing same into an appealing body exhibiting a pleasant and sympathetic character. The information data are registered on a punch card or ticket which is introduced into a reading circuit that generates signals representative of each read information data. These signals are stored in a memory and latching circuit to feed a period validation circuit which defines the time period within which the punch ticket may be used. A further validation circuit is provided to validate a prize granted to a ticket holder, in accordance with related data registered on the punch ticket.

Abstract: A cord reel wherein the cord is rendered operative only for such time as the cord is substantially unwound from the reel; when the cord is operative the reel is locked to prevent the cord being wound thereon. In the preferred embodiment the cord is rendered inoperative by capturing a cord connector at the hub end of the reel in a hub compartment, the compartment having a shutter interconnected with the reel lock. The captured connector when released may be drawn from the compartment to connect the cord to a convenience receptacle.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a bracket for hanging a multi-tap directional coupling device from a suspended wire, such as a strand running between poles on a street, and for grounding a plurality of support wires each of which extends along a respective cable, connected to the coupling device, for supporting same, the support wires each having a terminal end and a connecting portion contiguous thereto. The hanger bracket of the invention comprises an elongated member having a first end portion adapted to be detachably coupled to the coupling device, a second end portion provided with clamp means for releasable clamping engagement with the suspended wire, and a portion intermediate the first and second end portions defining a grounding plate. A separate fastener means is associated with each support wire for releasably securing the connecting portion thereof against the grounding plate whereby to provide a common ground for all the support wires.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a collapsible support for bags which is formed from a one-piece blank made of flexible sheet material and has fastening means holding the sheet material to define an open-ended form-retaining structure for receiving a bag and supporting same in an upright open-mouthed position. The form-retaining structure has a solid circumferential sidewall extending substantially the full height of the bag in its upright position, whereby to permit a peripheral end portion of the bag to be retained folded over an upper edge of the sidewall. The bag support of the invention permits the bag to be easily withdrawn therefrom, prevents sharp objects from piercing the bag when it is inserted into the bag to form a protective liner for the bag, and can be collapsed for convenient storage and/or handling.

Abstract: A forced cooling, metallic, refractory coated, high strength, modular, extreme heat withstanding, long life lining element for partial or total lining of metallurgical furnaces above the hot metal and slag levels, in particular melting Electric Arc and Plasma Arc Furnaces, with automatic coolant flow control, is disclosed. In accordance with the invention the forced cooling lining element consists of at least three (3) seamless, heavy wall boiler type pipes, arranged in generally parallel, eccentrically spaced non-contacting relation, with circular spacers, neighboring pipes being interconnected by welded mitres and elbows to create series or series-parallel serpentine and zig-zag structural pattern. The hot face of the pipes is provided with protective refractory anchoring system consisting of multitude coaxially and diagonally to the pipes arranged intermittent protuberances.

Abstract: A vehicle hoist includes a wheel lift operable to raise and lower a vehicle by its wheels, and a frame lift operable to raise and lower a vehicle by its frame. Each lift is disposed and operable to raise and lower the same vehicle independently of the other, one of the lifts being permanently mounted on the other to be raised and lowered thereby when the other is operated to raise and lower the vehicle. In its preferred form the lifts are hydraulically operated, the skirt of the lower piston being upwardly extended to form a chamber for the piston of the upper lift.

Abstract: A filter module comprises a frame bridged by a plurality of spaced-apart arch members, on which is supported a one-piece filter element comprising a plurality of pockets which each enshroud an arch member, and which connect into a mouth portion circumscribing the frame and held in position by a drawstring. The filter module is easily erected, and a seal between the inlet and outlet sides of filter equipment employing the module is easily provided.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a panel assembly including at least two panels and a connector member for mounting the panels to a support surface, the panels being positioned edge-to-edge in coplanar relationship with the respective confronting edges thereof spaced apart, and the connector member between the confronting panel edges and interlocking the panels together by being fixedly secured to the support surface. Each panel has first and second surfaces lying respectively in first and second parallel planes and has on its respective confronting edge a tongue and a groove, the tongue and groove extending along the panel edge and between the first and second planes, and respectively projecting and opening outwardly angularly towards the first plane.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a dismantable joint arrangement comprising three pairs of spaced-apart parallel members, which are arranged relative to one another such that the members of each pair cross the members of the other pairs in abutting engagement therewith and any one pair of members has a respective second pair of members interposed therebetween and a respective third pair of members adjoined thereto and interposed between the members of the respective second pair. At least two dowell-type coupling elements are associated with each pair for positioning the members thereof against those interposed therebetween. The coupling elements are removably inserted in corresponding holes formed at the crossings of the members and are slidably frictionally engaged in the holes so as to be retained therein by frictional force while being slidably removable by the application of manual force.

Abstract: A tail pipe kit for automotive vehicle comprises a first arch section and a second spout section separate therefrom and connectible thereto. The two sections in kit form are secured together in overlapping relationship expediently using adhesive tape. Cardboard cheeks sandwich the bight of the arch to enclose therewith a space wherein hardware for the assemby of the kit is enclosed. The arch sections are conformed to fit within the spatial envelopes of a plurality of vehicles. It is found that some 25 different kits can service a market presently serviced by about 25 tail pipes formed as a unitary whole. The kits are easier to transport and easier to install in comparison to unitary tail pipes.