Abstract: A refuse container characterized by durability and light weight. The refuse container includes a lightweight blow-molded body, including integrally-formed bottom wall and side walls, the upper end of the side walls around the periphery thereof defining a mouth for receiving refuse, and for receiving and supporting a lid. An integrally-formed blow-molded handle extends outwardly from a rear side of the container adjacent the upper end thereof. The handle includes first and second spaced-apart hollow handle supports formed adjacent the side edges of the rear side of the container and a hollow handle bar integrally-formed with and extending between the first and second handle supports.

Abstract: An article tracking system includes a delivery zone transmitter associated with at least one physical article delivery location for transmitting data identifying that physical location, a zone detector carried by at least one manually operated article delivery vehicle for detecting the physical proximity of the vehicle to the delivery zone, and a signal device operatively associated with the zone detector for outputting a signal indicating the physical proximity of the vehicle to the delivery zone. Therefore, an operator of the vehicle is informed that the vehicle is in the proper delivery zone for delivery of an article.

Abstract: A moisture-managing bed pad and bed sheet are provided for being positioned between a patient and a supporting surface. The bed sheet includes a moisture-managing bed pad. The bed pad includes a moisture transport top fabric layer for residing in patient contact and for wicking moisture away from the body of the patient. A moisture dispersal intermediate fabric layer resides adjacent the top fabric layer for receiving and dispersing moisture from the top fabric layer, and for providing a reservoir for moisture wicked inwardly from the top fabric layer. A liquid impermeable, vapor permeable bottom fabric layer resides adjacent to the intermediate fabric layer for providing a leak-proof barrier. The barrier permits dissipation of moisture in vapor form. The top, intermediate, and bottom fabric layers of the bed pad are attached by spot welds to form a unitary structure. One or more sheet sections reside adjacent to the bed pad for defining the bed sheet.

Abstract: A sash window construction comprises an outer frame, at least one sash frame supported for sliding movement relative to the outer frame by locating members on the sash frame engageable with carrier members located in channels formed in the outer frame, components of the carrier members being movable between operative positions in which the carrier members are slidable in the channels and the sash frame is secured against release from the main frame, and release positions in which the carrier members are locked against sliding movement and the sash frame may be disengaged from the outer frame. Preferably the sash frame is arranged to be tiltable relative to the main frame, being retained against engagement in its normal position of use and removable from the main frame in its tilted position.

Abstract: An invalid patient lifting and turning apparatus which includes an open framework for being positioned above a bed, an elevator supported by the open framework and a patient support straps for being positioned on a mattress of the bed underneath the patient and remaining underneath the patient at all times. The straps are removable and replaceable for extending laterally from side-to-side along the length of the patient for supporting the patient's head, trunk and legs. Connecting straps are provided for connecting the patient support straps and the elevator thereby permitting the patient support straps to lift the patient above the mattress surface for cleaning and bed-linen changing. A reservoir is provided for being positioned on the mattress under the patient while the patient is suspended above the mattress so that the patient can be bathed or showered in the bed.

Abstract: The storage arrangement for operation in an autoclave with horizontal cylinder (60) includes a conveyor chain (10), which is moved on both sides back and forth over guide sprocket wheels. Shelves (1) are conveyed with the conveyor chain (10). The parallel guidance of these shelves (1) is effected by means of parallel guide wheels (16), which run synchronously with the guide sprocket wheels (12). The guide sprocket wheels (12) are connected with idler gears (15), so that, as a whole, they present a rigid drive structure. With this kind of storage arrangement, a cylindrical autoclave can be densely packed, and it is easy to carry out heating by means of steam and cooling through spraying.

Abstract: A passenger seat leg assembly with an energy absorbing zone. The seat includes fore and aft located legs for being fastened to a seating track mounted on a floor and fore and aft located seat-bottom support for supporting a seat bottom assembly including a cushion. The seat legs and the seat bottom supports are integrally formed with each other to define a unitary seat leg assembly. The seat leg assembly is characterized in that the fore located leg and the fore located seat bottom support diverge from each other to define an intermediate concavity and includes an integrally-formed, peripherally enclosed and laterally-extending through chamber formed in the area of the concavity to define an energy-absorbing zone. An auxiliary crush-resisting member having predetermined magnitude of resistance to crushing cooperates with the chamber to provide additional resistance to crushing. The member may be a cover plate positioned over the chamber, inserts of various designs positioned within the chamber, or both.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a shower nozzle assembly having a slide bar for being vertically mounted on the wall in a bath, a shower nozzle slidably mounted on the slide bar and a clamp for releasably clamping the shower nozzle in a predetermined adjustment position along the length of the slide bar. The handle assembly includes an elongated handle positioned on the clamp. The handle assembly makes it easy for the shower nozzle to be adjusted by a person seated in a position where the clamp itself cannot be grasped by the person to loosen the shower nozzle and permit adjustment of the height of the shower nozzle.

Abstract: A multi-layer moisture management fabric for being placed in garments. The multi-layer fabric includes a relatively thick inner moisture permeable hydrophobic fabric layer having for being positioned next to the skin of the wearer of the garment, a first, relatively thin intermediate hydrophilic fabric layer positioned adjacent the hydrophobic fabric layer on the side thereof away from the skin of the wearer, and a second, relatively thick outer hydrophilic fabric layer positioned adjacent the first hydrophilic fabric layer on the opposite side thereof from the hydrophobic fabric layer.

Abstract: An undergarment characterized by a loose comfortable fit in the seat, upper abdomen and leg areas and by a snug, supporting fit in the crotch area. The undergarment includes a relatively narrow expansible waistband component for encircling the waist of the wearer, a relatively loose, woven non-stretch fabric seat, upper abdomen and leg component attached to and carried by the waistband component for providing a loose, comfortable fit in the seat, upper abdomen and leg areas of the wearer and a relatively stretchable crotch component attached to and positioned in relation to the leg, upper abdomen and seat component to snugly support the crotch of the wearer. Embodiments are disclosed which include a multi-layer crotch with enhanced moisture management capacity and a crotch which includes a pouch for holding a separate moisture absorbing pouch.

Abstract: A stop motion device for a textile strand processing machine including a sensor positioned between a supply package and a take-up package for sensing the presence or absence of a strand within a defined sensing range of the sensor and a strand breaker positioned between the supply package and the sensor. The strand breaker includes a pivot for pivotally mounting the strand breaker for movement between an inoperative position in disengagement with the strand and a strand breaking position in engagement with the strand. The pivot is positioned with relation to the path of movement of the strand for pivotal movement of the strand breaker in the direction of movement of the strand and towards and into the path of movement of the strand for breaking the strand upstream of the take-up package. A release cooperates with the sensor and the strand breaker for releasing the strand breaker when the sensor senses the absence of a strand within its sensing range.

Abstract: A high speed production line system has a product conveying section wherein a conveyor is formed from a plurality of individual and transversely extending pallets which are movable relative to one another in the transverse direction. Certain of the pallets have a cam controlled movement whereby upstanding posts can engage with packs of products to turn the packs through 90.degree. while the packs pass through the conveying section. Thereafter, the packs can be moved into different lanes as required by virtue of cam control of the pallets.

Abstract: A low pressure tire indicator is a mechanical device for producing an audible warning to the driver of low or inadequate tire pressure. The low pressure tire indicator includes a strap for mounting the low pressure tire indicator to a wheel hub. A spring housing is mounted on the strap. A rocker arm is mounted on an anchor pin positioned within the spring housing, and extends away from the wheel hub towards the inside tread wall of a pneumatic tire mounted on the wheel hub. The rocker arm includes a roller on a free end for engaging the inside tread wall of the tire during a low pressure condition. A hammer is mounted on the anchor pin and moves in unison with the rocker arm. A spring is mounted on the anchor pin, and, during proper tire inflation, normally urges the hammer into contact with the wheel hub, and normally positions the roller on the free end of the rocker arm between the wheel hub and the inside tread wall of the tire.

Abstract: A tension reducer for a tension controller for use on a power tool such as an inverted router. The router has a drive motor, a motor driven pulley, a router bit-carrying spindle moveable between a lowered inoperative position and an raised cutting position, a drive belt for transferring rotational motion from the motor driven pulley to the spindle, and a drive belt tension control apparatus. The drive belt tension control apparatus includes a mount for mounting the motor driven pulley in continuously variable spaced-apart relation to the spindle during operation of the router and a pressure source for exerting a predetermined pressure on the motor driven pulley and thereby a predetermined tension on the drive belt during operation of the router for rotating the spindle. A tension reducer reduces the tension on the spindle during movement of the spindle between its lowered inoperative position and raised cutting positions for preventing tension-induced hesitation in the movement of the spindle.

Abstract: A high temperature, high pressure chemical digestion vessel comprising an inner container within which digestion is to take place under high temperature and high pressure conditions. The container is provided with a vent. A replaceable, rupturable pressure release disk is provided having a predetermined rupture pressure for being sealingly interposed in covering relation to the vent to seal the container and thereby enclose a substance to be digested in the container. The disk ruptures and releases pressure within the container if pressure within the container reaches the predetermined rupture pressure. The pressure release disk comprises a flat sheet material. A seal cap is provided for holding the pressure release disk in sealing relation to the vent in the container. An outer pressure resisting-casement is provided for receiving the container therein and providing support to the container.

Abstract: A fish tape reel which includes first and second hollow annular reel segments mated together to define a fish tape reel having an enclosed annular fish tape compartment for receiving a lenth of coiled fish tape. The reel defines first and second spaced-apart and opposing side walls and inner and outer spaced-apart and opposing peripheral walls. The inner peripheral wall defines a through void in the reel. A port is provided in the inner peripheral wall of the reel for extending and retracting therethrough a length of fish tape contained in the compartment.

Abstract: An evaporator in the form of a vacuum pan has partitions (38) providing a plurality of compartments (42, 46) between an inlet and outlet. The compartments increase in volume from the inlet to the outlet, each compartment having at least one pair of hollow fins (50). A pair of shafts (32) pass through the partitions (38) to provide vanes (58) in each compartment. The vanes (58) pass over the surfaces of the respective fins (50) to agitate fluid in the vacuum pan, the fluid passing from compartment to compartment by way of weirs. The number of fins (50) in each compartment increases from the inlet to the outlet, and the fins (50) may be heated, as may be the vanes (58). The apparatus is advantageous in preparing crystalline sugar from sugar solution, providing for even dispersal of sugar crystals and keeping the massecuite in motion before the latter in its most concentrated state leaves the compartment (46) for further processing.

Abstract: Phosphor coatings for use in mercury discharge tubes and glass plates for illuminated signboards are provided by applying phosphor particles to a surface by means of a binder. The phosphor and an inorganic binder are suspended in a volatile fluid. The suspension is used to coat the surface. Evaporation at a temperature not exceeding 175.degree. C. is used to remove the volatile fluid.

Abstract: A lid for covering and enclosing the mouth of a refuse container which includes a lid panel for covering and enclosing the mouth of the container. Hinges are integrally-formed with the lid panel for being received on a handle bar carried by the container adjacent the opening of the container. The hinges include first and second laterally spaced-apart hinges extending outwardly from the perimeter of the lid panel for being received on adjacent opposing ends of the handle bar. Each of the hinges include first and second opposed hinge claws defining an opening therebetween. The opening is sized to receive the handle of the container therein by means of a snap fit. Retainers are provided for retaining the hinges on the handle. The lid is constructed of thermoplastic.