Abstract: A removeable closure of a flexible material for a cylindrical container having a pour spout and a plug therefor with a channel disposed around the peripheral edge to allow the diameter of the closure to vary. A pair of upwardly extending height-equalizing posts on the surface of the closure allow even stacking of containers.

Abstract: A game which uses two (2) sets of player pieces, one set for each player. The game is played with two (2) players, each opposing the other. The playing pieces are arranged on a playing surface, or game board, which is comprised of evenly spaced checkered squares thereon. Each player has the same number of playing pieces evenly distributed on a portion of half the board and facing the player tokens of the opposite party. The object of the game is to capture the player tokens of the other party by either eliminating and taking the player token of the other party or completely surrounding and immobilizing it. A player can capture an opponent's token by placing two of his tokens on the same square that one of his opponent's tokens is located. A player can immobilize an opponent's token by placing two tokens on all squares adjacent to the square on which the opponent's token is located. The games includes dice for indicating the advancement of player tokens in a selected direction.

Abstract: Herein described is an automated machine for filling a carton or crate with containers such as liquid filled plastic bottles. The machine includes a filling station, a stand having a conveyor line sequentially feeding empty cartons to the filling station and a conveyor line sequentially removing filled cartons from the filling station. The conveyor line to the filling station is substantially higher in elevation than the conveyor line from the filling station. A ramp interconnects the two conveyor lines and is positioned directly under the filling station. Empty cartons from the higher conveyor line are allowed to slide down the ramp on suitable tracks onto the lower conveyor line. Appropriate stop mechanism timed with mechanism in the filling station cause the carton being filled to stop at selected positions in order to be filled with bottles. A feed conveyor line sequentially supplies bottles to the filling station and onto a platform positioned directly over the ramp and empty cartons disposed therein.

Abstract: Herein described is a waterbed and mattress in a single construction form which includes a waterbed bladder placed in a frame and may include an under layer of foam like material and encompasses a top mattress of a foam like or other suitable material. The entire frame may be enclosed within a case or cover and having a zipper entrance therein to accommodate removal, filling and emptying of the water bladder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a knockdown beehive frame suitable for molding from plastic. The frame has a top member, bottom member and a pair of side members, all of which are mated with releasable interlocking portions so they can be assembled into a completed frame and disassembled again, at will. The frame members have slots and wire holes for maintenance of a wax sheet within the frame in the usual manner.

Abstract: Herein described is a bendible bracket useful, for example, in securing shelves or the like to a wall which includes elongated members preformed during manufacturing and packaged in an unbent condition. These brackets are then capable of being bent into the desired angle and secured to a wall so that shelves or the like may be attached thereto.

Abstract: Upright cylinder buried underground has riser which is thrust upward to a raised position where the top is above ground. Motor in the top of the riser carries and rotates a sprinkler nozzle. Piston retracts riser, and during retraction, water flow washes the riser as it is drawn into the cylinder. An internal check valve prevents ground water from entering the system.

Abstract: Herein described is an information retrieval system for identifying and retrieving recorded information from a mass storage system for use in a central processing system. The described system is an associative crosspoint processor system having an input which communicates with and receives stored information from the mass storage system (e.g. magnetic tape, magnetic or optical disk, etc.) upon command from the central processing system. In the system a key momory stores key words which are then compared with data words stored in the mass storage system.

Abstract: The calculator of this invention is designed to be employed when the lens is extended from the camera body. The calculator includes a measurement scale to be positioned in the desired position to take the picture of the subject. The width of the viewfield is determined. The measurement scale has printed thereon different measurement values. Associated with each measurement value is a series of camera adjustment factors which is to note to the user suggested adjustments to compensate for the lens extension from the camera body.

Abstract: Herein described is a decorative article forming supporting device which includes a base portion substantially curved upwardly on each end one end being somewhat higher than the other. The higher end has a replaceable anchor pin assembly which includes a plurality of upwardly extending spaced pins for holding the yarn, string or the like from which the decorative article is formed. The other upwardly extended end has a plurality of spaced V-shaped slots whereby the yarn or string is stretched across the supports from the pins and inserted into the corresponding slot.

Abstract: Herein described is a hanger for supporting articles on a vertical flat surface such as a wall which comprises a substantially flat base portion and an extending ledge therefrom. A radius is cut in the ledge and the wires or the like from the supported article are placed over the extending ledge. A lip conforming to the radius of the ledge extends upwardly to secure the wires or the like in place.

Abstract: Herein described is an almond tree which exhibits heavy clusters of almonds on a tree having sturdy branches and producing a sweet tasting nut of excellent quality with a semi-soft shell and characterized by the fact that it blooms at about the same time as the Nonpareil (unpatented) and is harvested immediately after the Nonpareil.

Abstract: Described herein is a new and distinct variety of almond tree which is compared with the Carmel (patented) variety which is characterized by heavy bloom and heavy fruitwood having a relatively longer life span. The fruitwood is denser and with the almonds spread more evenly over the tree providing a higher yield and higher protection.