Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved water soluble crayon composition comprised of at least one ethoxylated alcohol; optionally, at least one water soluble material selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester, ester derivatives thereof, phenols and polymeric derivatives; at least one pigment or dye; and, optionally, at least one filler. The improved crayon composition does not contain polyethylene glycols and, thus, exhibits little or no ghosting or residue left on a surface when washed with water.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a processor comprising means for mixing a process material with a process liquid (such as water) and forming an emulsion or slurry. Means is provided for pressuring and heating the slurry, and the slurry is then fed to means for quickly reducing the pressure to a relatively low value and further increasing the temperature. The rapid drop in pressure and increase in temperature causes components of the slurry to convert to volatile gases and separate from the remainder of the slurry which is removed from the processor in the form of solids. The gas is fed to one or more condensers which separate the gas into useful liquids such as various grades of oil.

Abstract: A tent assembly (10) for sheltering a personal riding vehicle and one or more people that is lightweight, compact and easy to set up is disclosed. The tent assembly (10) comprises a floor section (12) having one side (14) secured to the ground along side a parked vehicle and extending away from the vehicle, a wall section (32) connected to the side (16) of the floor section (12) farthest from the vehicle and a roof section (44) extending from the top of the wall section (32) over the floor section (12) and over the vehicle. The roof section (44) is secured to either the vehicle or to the ground on the opposite side of the vehicle from the floor section (12) and is supported at one side (46) by the wall and at an intermediate portion (50) by the vehicle. Storm flaps (52) may be connected to either end (70,72) of the roof section (44).

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a fire barrier insulation blanket (5) having a first sheet of insulation material (10) and a second sheet of thermal reflective material (20) joined together to form a fire and thermal barrier (50). The barrier (50) is encapsulated by two wire mesh sheets (30,40). One mesh sheet (40) is corrugated to space the barrier (50) from the surface being insulated (100). The insulation (5) is stitched together along longitudinal edges (5a,5b) by a stainless steel thread (60). Two blankets (7,8) can be joined together along longitudinal ends (7a,7b,8a,8b) by hog rings (65).

Abstract: A Class L fuse comprises a pair of conductive elements at the opposite ends of the fuse. A fusible element is secured to and makes electrical contact with each of the conductive elements. A generally cylindrical housing encloses the fusible element. Finally, an insulating, free-flowing arc barrier-forming body or sealant is disposed within the housing. In particular, the arc barrier-forming body or sealant is disposed between a portion of the fusible element and each of the conductive elements.

Abstract: A pallet assembly for a printing machine used to print designs on garments such as tee shirts. The pallet assembly generally forms the outline of a human torso, arms and neck. The assembly is comprised of a pair of arm members rotatably attached to a plate.

Abstract: In a device for inverting the scanning direction of NTSC signals, signals for every line are converted into digital signals to be stored, which are read out inversely in time. The digital signals thus read out are transformed into a pulse train (sampling signals) having a clock frequency of 4fsc by means of a D/A converter, from which the brightness component is separated by means of a low pass filter. A pulse train of 4fsc of color modulated wave is obtained by forming the difference between the brightness component and the output of the D/A converter. The color modulated wave is obtained through a band pass filter, whose central frequency is fs, after having inverted alternately the pulses in this pulse train in the polarity.

Abstract: An article of manufacture, comprising a pair of superimposed pliable sheets. The sheets are interconnected along at least their peripheral edges. A liquid-containing chamber is provided at the center of the article, and this chamber is formed with the pair of superimposed, pliable sheets. A generally flat figurine within the chamber floats within the liquid, and a point of the figurine is secured to at least one of the pliable sheets to enable the figurine to float securely within and pivot about in the liquid.

Abstract: An intravascular catheter device that serves to control the loss of blood and subsequent contamination of the operator during placement, is disclosed. The catheter device comprises a cannula, a hub, and a generally cylindrical, resilient valve disposed within the hub. The valve includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a passage in fluid communication with the cannula and has a plurality of longitudinal inner surface ribs. The outer surface has a plurality of outer surface ribs which are radially aligned with a respective one of the inner surface ribs. The catheter device further includes a ring for selectively compressing the outer surface ribs a distance to bring the inner surface ribs into mutual contact.

Abstract: A hand-held animal grooming tool is configured as a circular hoop-formed curry comb having a sealing cap sealing off the edge of the hoop opposite the comb serrations, and further including a handle attached to the hoop, the handle having an axial passage therethrough communicating with the interior of the hoop. The handle is adapted at its outer end for connection to a flexible conduit fed by a hot air blower so that with the curry comb in use against the body of the animal the open face is effectively sealed by the animal's body, and warm air is blown along the serrations to dry the animal during the combing operation. Alternative versions of the instrument include hollow-chamber brushes having similar handles and having a plurality of air passages for directing heated air flowing into the handle and out these passages generally along the bristle directions.

Abstract: A display rack for displaying and dispensing windshield wipers contained in elongated individual containers having a mounting hole at one end is disclosed. The display rack is configured as a one-piece element having a wall-mounting back portion and a top shelf extending forwardly from the top of the back portion. Forwardly extending L-shaped hangers for hanging the containers are supported by insertion into apertures in a pair of horizontal rails extending laterally along a lower portion of the back portion. Alignment of the individual hangers into a parallel forwardly extending array is provided by alignment extensions disposed on the upper rail which nestingly aligningly receive portions of the forwardly extending hangers. Suitable integral extension webs joining the back portion and the rails add strength to the assembly.

Abstract: An improved enteral feeding tube (10) having a distal (12) and a proximal end (14). The tube (10) has a generally circular cross-section, and includes an attachment (22) made of flexible polyurethane that is adhered to the distal end (12) of the enteral feeding tube (10). The attachment (22) comprises a generally rigid stem portion (24) extending from the distal end (12) of the enteral tube (10), and along an axis generally parallel to the axis of the feeding tube. The attachment (22) further comprises a spherical tip (28) at one end of the rigid stem portion (24).

Abstract: A walker for aiding the movement of an invalid or other infirm person, comprising a plurality of rigid sections. Each of the sections has two laterally spaced-apart ends. Junction means are provided for removably securing the ends of the rigid sections to each other. Some of the rigid sections are removable from some of the junction means and the walker to form a cane. In addition, the rigid sections are recombinable with the junction means to form a cane. The rigid sections are preferably tubular to provide lightweight strength. These rigid, tubular sections may also include a telescoping portion having a plurality of holes or apertures for adjusting the height of the walker to suit each individual user, and for adjusting the width of the walker.

Abstract: A laundry article handling apparatus comprises at least one article clamp having a fluid pressure operated for closing a clamp to hold an article therein, a system for moving the clamp between an article receiving an article release position, a source of pneumatic pressure having an outlet disposed at the article receiving position, the fluid pressure operated system having an inlet configured to connect to and disconnect from the outlet to be charged therefrom when so connected thereto, and further having a valving system which will retain the pneumatic pressure supplied thereto after disconnection from the outlet. The valve release system is arranged to release pneumatic pressure from the system at the release position to allow the article to be released from the clamp.

Abstract: A solar powered outdoor recreational light 10 comprising a housing 14, a lamp operatively associated with the housing 14, a solar panel 12 and a joint 20 coupling the solar panel 12 and housing 14 in articulatable relation to each other. The joint 20 is substantially at the center of gravity and rotation of the solar panel 12. The joint 20 includes a pin 28 and pin seat 30 which are cooperable with a sphere 26 and sphere seat 24b.

Abstract: In a surface acoustic wave element comprising a semiconductor substrate, a piezoelectric layer formed thereon and at least one interdigital electrode disposed on the surface thereof, a semiconductor region having a conductivity type different from that of the semiconductor substrate is disposed on the outer side of the interdigital electrode just below the piezoelectric layer.