Abstract: A machine for applying flat-bottomed base cups to round-bottomed plastic bottles. The machine comprises an orbiting conveyor having means for carrying a plurality of bottles and base cups along a predetermined path during which time the base cups are applied to the bottom of the bottles. A bottle loader mechanism is provided for receiving a plurality of bottles directly from a blow-molding machine and transferring the same directly and simultaneously to the conveyor. Means are provided for delivering base cups single file to the conveyor and for removing the bottles from the conveyor after the base cups have been applied.

Abstract: A method of mounting electronic components on a printed circuit board by temporarily attaching the electronic component (4) to the circuit board (1) with adhesive (3) applied to the board (1), irradiating the adhesive (3) with ultraviolet rays with or without heating to cure the adhesive (3) and thereby rigidly attach the component (4) to the board (1), and thereafter joining the electrodes (5) of the component (4) to conductor portions (2) on the board (1). Excess adhesive portions (3a) adjoining the component (4) are cured first to subsequently cure the other portion of the adhesive (3) in chain relation to the curing of the excess.

Abstract: An intravascular device having a chamber for containing transplanted cells. The device is adapted to be implanted in a wall of a blood vessel with a porous chamber-forming wall of the chamber providing an interface between the cells in the chamber and the blood in the vessel. The chamber-forming wall has a pore size permitting continuous diffusion of hormonal components therethrough but blocking the diffusion of cells. The device may also be implanted between an artery and a vein in a wall of each so as to act as a sieve between the artery and vein subject to the differential pressure therebetween. A method is also disclosed for employing the device to introduce hormonal components into the blood stream.

Abstract: A trap anchoring stake for anchoring an animal trap in soft or loose soils where in the past excessive stake length has been required to keep the trapped animal from pulling out the stake. The stake has a spring arm connected to the bottom of the stake for outward pivoted movement, and adapted to retain the stake in the ground by lateral pressure on surrounding soil, or by lateral penetration of the top end of the spring arm into the soil, or both. A spring arm latch is provided for connection to a trap tether chain operable to automatically release the latch by movement of a trapped animal, in case the trapper forgets to release the spring arm. An abutment limits outward movement of the spring arm to an acute angle to the stake, and the arm and stake constitute obstruction means which will hang up on brush or the like if the trapped animal succeeds in pulling the stake out of the ground.

Abstract: A tooth-brushing device comprising a brushing unit having a pair of counter-rotating shafts, with bristles projecting radially outwardly from each shaft. The bristles are arranged in a series of clusters spaced from one another along the length of each shaft. Preferably, the clusters of bristles are spaced apart a distance approximately the width of a tooth.

Abstract: Structure for reproducing a copy from an original by driving an original past a light source and light sensors to develop signals in the sensors representative of intelligence on the original which it is desired to copy, driving a copy member past printers in synchronization with the driving of the original and actuating the printers in accordance with the signals sensed by the sensors. The sensors and printers are modular. Amplifiers may be provided between the sensors and the printers, and signals from the sensors may be stored prior to printing in response thereto. The reproduction may be different in size than the original and/or in color.

Abstract: An engine fuel economizer comprising an electric fuel heating device interposed between the fuel pump and carburetor of a gasoline engine in proximity to the carburetor, a catalytic vapor condenser and filter interposed between the heating device and carburetor, and a relief valve interposed between the heating device and vapor condenser and connected to the fuel line between the fuel tank and fuel pump.

Abstract: A powdered detergent suitable for use in home laundry machines contains (1) an acid component which provides an initial wash solution with a pH of 1-4 and (2) a coated alkali-supplying substance which neutralizes the acid wash solution within a period of about 2 to 25 minutes. The compositions may be free of phosphates and avoid the problem of ash build-up on fabrics usually caused by carbonate-based non-phosphate detergents.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recovering or maintaining phosphate ester type hydraulic fluids in serviceable condition which comprises sequentially filtering the fluid through at least a coalescer type filter and a mole-sieve type filter, preferably in conjunction with an activated charcoal powder filter and a small pore particle filter. In maintaining a hydraulic system in service, a small quantity of the hydraulic fluid is continually circulated from a reservoir through the filters and returned to the reservoir.

Abstract: A semiautomatic sliding door device comprising a sliding door, an outer framework slidably supporting the door for movement between the positions of `open` and `closed` and a driving device comprising a tension spring energizing the sliding door toward the `closed` position, a connecting wire, and a guide wheel for guiding the wire. This device is equipped with a braking device comprising permanent magnets on the outer framework and a braking plate made of copper or aluminum sheets on the sliding door. Coiling said wire around the block in proper manner, the length of elongation of the tension spring can be reduced relative to the stroke of the sliding door.

Abstract: A plated member and method of producing the member. The plated member includes a chrome plating over a tin zinc sprayed coating on a prepared surface. The member is produced by acid stripping, cleaning, baking and re-cleaning the member to prepare the surface thereof, subsequently spray coating the prepared surface with a tin zinc material, abrading the surface of the tin zinc coated member to the desired form, and plating the cleaned, coated and abraded surface with two copper, two nickel and one chromium layers.

Abstract: Laminated plate cylindrical receiver plug assembly structure having rectangular cross section passages therein which extend axially of the plug assembly through one end thereof on opposite sides of a very narrow divider plate and radially out of the plug assembly on opposite sides of the divider plate from the side on which the axially extending portion of the passages are on is produced by producing a plurality of separate plates having axially and/or transversely extending openings in one end thereof in rectangular form, coating every other one of the plates with brazing material, placing the rectangular plates in side by side surface engagement with the openings therein in alignment to form rectangular cross section axially and radially extending passages through the plug assembly and subjecting them to brazing temperature and pressure and then machining the ends of the brazed together rectangular plates having the openings therein into a cylindrical form and cutting off the other end of the plates.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including a recliner and inertia latch, in which the inertia latch is normally in latching position but upon initial limited forward movement of a seat portion it is permitted to move to release position. In the event of deceleration, the latch remains in latching position and prevents forward movement of the seat. The seat frame is of relatively light construction and means are provided which avoid interference with structure interposed on the axis of the pivot connection of the seat back to the seat, insuring simultaneous identical latch actuation at opposite sides of the seat.

Abstract: A device for and method of metered dispensing of liquids. The device compes a dispensing container, a sealed compensating vessel positioned within the dispensing container and engaged therewith about the opening of the dispensing container and a dosing structure positioned in the opening of the dispensing container and extending into the dispensing container and compensating vessel, said dosing structure and dispensing container having portions cooperable to form a continuous reinforcing bridge between two opposed flexible wall portions of the container. The method includes first creating a vacuum in the dispensing container prior to breaking the seal of the compensating vessel with a portion of the dosing structure by spreading the flexible wall portions of the container with the reinforcing bridge.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for splicing the ends of spun yarn by inserting the yarn ends into two air jet nozzles, in which they are doubled and subjected to an air jet to join them each other. Yarn end cutting and holding devices for the top yarn and the bottom yarn and automatic yarn inserting devices are disposed at each end of the jet nozzles.

Abstract: In combination, a mailbox, a portable cassette recorder-player positioned within the mailbox, and means for turning the cassette recorder-player on and off in response to opening and closing of the mailbox to play a changeable prerecorded message, and the corresponding method of providing a prerecorded message.

Abstract: Portable solar heater structure comprising a substantially rectangular frame having a back with openings therethrough for permitting air to be drawn into the solar heater, a layer of insulating material in contact with the back, a plurality of cup-shaped solar collectors open toward the front of the solar heater structure positioned adjacent the insulating material, a cover over the front of the solar heater having openings therein adjacent the top thereof through which air heated by the solar heater is passed and a passage between the openings in the back and cover of the solar heater through which relatively cool air is drawn through the openings in the back over the collectors to be heated for subsequent withdrawal through the openings in the cover.

Abstract: An emission control method is disclosed for the current, conventional, piston type, spark ignition, gasoline or equivalent fueled internal combustion engine having at least one cylinder. The method of the present invention increases the engine's fuel economy upwards of 70% from its current level. The emission control method being accomplished by engine modifications including a dual induction system adapted to provide to the engine a relatively low (lean) fuel content and therefore a relatively low power fuel-air mixture. This accomplishes an increased fuel economy and a substantially emission free exhaust, as pertains to the fuel alone. The dual induction system includes a heated intake supplying all of the fuel to the engine in a highly-heated state and a small percentage of the total inducted air, equally as highly heated. The dual induction system also includes an unheated and relatively much larger capacity cold air intake adapted to supply all of the unheated air inducted by the engine.

Abstract: A door hinge of the type adapted to urge a door to its closed position and to hold the door closed without the necessity of employing a latch mechanism. The hinge comprises a hinge member having an integral hinge pin portion formed thereon, a second hinge member having hinge portions rotatably mounted on the hinge pin, and a pressure member mounted on the second hinge member nd reacting against the first hinge member to urge the door to a closed position, the pressure member being operable to hold the hinge members in assembled condition.