Abstract: A device for starting small internal combustion engines using a hand-held power drill for rotating the starting device. The device consists of cup attached to the crankshaft of the engine. The upwardly facing open end of the cup has two diametrically opposing slots therein. For rotating the cup there is provided a spindle, one end of which is insertable in the chuck of the drill, the other end having a depending cylindrical shell attached which is fitted inside the cup, the shell having and engagement pin passing diametrically through the wall of the shell and providing a projecting portion on each side to engage the slots in the cup.

Abstract: The present invention is a double-headed hammer slidingly encompassing a ground rod driving shaft having a single anvil affixed thereto which can be selectively engaged by either hammer. The driving shaft has a recess in each end to receive the grounding rod, depending upon whether the action is to initiate and continue the insertion of grounding rod into the ground or to complete the insertion of the rod in accordance with the provisions of the Code. The present invention does not require the operator to take a position above the ground or to use any other instrument to make the complete and proper insertion of the grounding rod into the ground.

Abstract: A device for taking specimens for laboratory analysis, specimens being of a fluid type such as body liquids or may be liquids of a different source. The device comprises a hollow body member with a closed end and an open end. The closed end has orifice therethrough which orifice is eccentric with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body member. A plunger having a plunger tip means is inserted into the body member for the purpose of accurately varying the internal volume of the device. The closed end is provided with an exteriorly mounted closure which may be of a rotatable type or a sliding plate type. The closure contains an orifice which may be aligned with the orifice in the closed end to take specimens into the device and then the closure may be moved with reference to the body member to misalign the orifices so that the orifice in the body member is closed and the specimen cannot be ejected from the device.

Abstract: A container for TV cables and terminals with mating edges between the stationary body part and its hinged door to reduce the opportunity for forced illegal entry by apartment and condominium dwellers.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a pair of wheels mounted on a stub shaft, the outer surfaces of the wheels being bevelled to facilitate entering into a kerf. The wheels are mounted in a slot formed in the blade of a woodcutting implement which carries the cutting teeth.

Abstract: The present invention is a vertically loaded wood-burning stove in which the wood stands on end and burns only on the lower end, sliding down into the combustion zone as it is consumed. The wood-burning chamber is air tight with the exception of unobstructed air inlets at the bottom of the chamber. The hot combustion gases pass from the combustion chamber through unobstructed air passageways to a second combustion chamber which is vertically arranged and spaced from the first combustion chamber to form an unobstructed secondary air inlet which provides pre-heated air to the second combustion chamber.

Abstract: The board game consists of a central, geometrically shaped goal area with rectangular playing surfaces extending from each side of the goal area. A single tortuous path extends outwardly from the center along each of the rectangular playing surfaces. The shapes of the spaces that comprise the tortuous path are identical to the shape of the goal area. The game also utilizes multi-sided dice having faces which correspond in shape to the shape of the goal area. The playing pieces used in the game are similarly shaped. The game board is hingedly constructed so that when not in use, it can be folded into a three-dimensional box that is then used to store the playing pieces and dice. The game also includes a cover for the folded box. The cover is used during the play of the game to shake and roll the dice.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a substantially rectilinear sheet of waterproof pliable material. Each of the longer sides of the panel carries an element of a partable zipper employing a double slide. Each zipper element is inset from the respective edge so as to provide a flap along each edge on which flaps are cooperating and mating closures, such as snaps or Velcro-type material. Across each shorter end of the panel is a tube of the same or attached material each of which contains a draw cord which preferably is of an elastic nature. Snaps or Velcro-type material may be provided on both sides of each tube to permit joining two or more sheets. A head opening is provided in the center of the panel. A hood element is secured to the head opening and has a sleeve containing a draw cord for purposes of closure of the hood about the head of the wearer.

Abstract: An integrated system for the collection, storage, and utilization of solar energy in the heating and cooling of buildings utilizing a moist air cycle involving evaporation and condensation of water vapor at constant pressure to obtain the advantages of high heat capacity, resulting from phase change, and low mass flow rate. Supersaturated moist air is circulated through solar collectors where evaporation takes place; the coolant leaving the solar collectors in a saturated condition and returning to a hot storage tank. There the coolant flows across the surface of hot stored water where condensation takes place, and thereafter leaves the hot storage tank in a saturated condition and at a temperature only slightly above that of the stored water. The hot storage tank further includes floating heat exchanger means for heating water in the portable water supply system.

Abstract: A vending machine for thin flat sheet articles wherein the article release mechanism comprises two pairs of diametrically opposed swingable trap doors, the trap doors being mounted on respective door mounting blocks and wherein the door mounting blocks incorporate recesses for registering with the article magazine, and article guides automatically aligning with the lower end of the magazine and extending below the level of the doors, whereby to guide individual articles from the magazines through the trap doors to ensure a precisely regulated feeding of articles.

Abstract: A loading and unloading device to be installed between two consecutive machines, in which a known unloading device, adjustable in height, interlinked with the outlet of the first working machine and a second known loading device interlinked with the inlet of the second working machine are linked by a moveable trolley arranged between the said two machines with the said trolley carrying a horizontal rotating platform supporting a pair of parallel conveyor belts which can be connected to the unloading device of the first machine and to the loading device of the second machine or else to a loading, and respectively unloading means provided between the two machines.

Abstract: A wheel suspension assembly for a trailer comprising a pair of support plates, the upper end portion of each to be attached to a trailer frame, the lower end portions being connected by a fixed pivot pin a substantially rectilinear support frame having its forward end pivotally mounted on said pivot pin and extending rearwardly therefrom under the trailer frame to its end portion where load cushioning means interact between the trailer frame and the end of the support frame. At least one two-wheel-axle assembly is secured to the support frame at a distance from the pivot pin which is one-third of the length of the support frame. The suspension is attached by the support plates to the trailer frame at a point so that the centerline of the wheel assembly is under the center of the longitudinal axis of the trailer frame.

Abstract: Exchanger means for exchanging a first fluid with a second fluid, in varying proportions and employs a first duct, carrying the first fluid, a second duct carrying the second fluid, and a transfer chamber connected to both ducts, through which some, or all of the second fluid is able to be transferred back into the first duct, and variable control means in the form of first and second damper blade means in the chamber which can be swung together, thus dividing the chamber and preventing transfer, and which may be swung apart to procure varying proportions of such transfer. The chamber also has inlet means for inlet of the first fluid and outlet means for discharge of the second fluid.

Abstract: A processing chamber having a predetermined cross-sectional area, and an overhead conveyor system extending therethrough, the conveyor system incorporating a plurality of movable support members or trollies, and a plurality of generally downwardly dependent carrier members extending from the conveyor system at spaced apart intervals therealong at least some of the carrier members having at least two releasable attachment means thereon vertically spaced apart from one another a predetermined distance, and there being a plurality of meat product hanger members, one meat product hanger member being releasably attachable to a said attachment means, and each of the meat product hanger means being adapted to support a predetermined load quantity of meat products, in spaced apart relation from other meat products supported on the other meat product hanger members, whereby on at least some of the carrier members, the meat products may be supported in separate load quantities, in vertically spaced apart relation from

Abstract: A device for taking specimens for laboratory analysis, specimens being of a fluid type such as body liquids or may be liquids of a different source. The device comprises a hollow body member with a closed end and an open end. The closed end has orifice therethrough which orifice is eccentric with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body member. A plunger having a plunger tip means is inserted into the body member for the purpose of accurately varying the internal volume of the device. The closed end is provided with an exteriorly mounted closure which may be of a rotatable type or a sliding plate type. The closure contains an orifice which may be aligned with the orifice in the closed end to take specimens into the device and then the closure may be moved with reference to the body member to misalign the orifices so that the orifice in the body member is closed and the specimen cannot be ejected from the device.

Abstract: A random box closing apparatus of the type having a box closing and sealing station having a sealing head which is movable upwardly and downwardly to accommodate boxes of different heights and having a main conveyor adjustable for box width, and having a box sensing station for sensing the height of the box, and having a sensing conveyor adjustable for box width and for further sensing the width of the box, and thereby controlling the spacing of the main conveyor in the box closing and sealing station, in which the apparatus is characterized by height sensing means operable to sense the combined height both of the box and the upper closure flaps extending thereabove when open, and delivering a combined height signal responsive thereto, and movable carriage means upon which said height sensing means is movable upwardly and downwardly, at the box sensing station, and having signal communication means connecting between the height sensing means and the power operated movement means, whereby to move the box seali

Abstract: A display rack having a back wall, and at least two side walls, and having hinge means interconnecting between respective side walls and the back wall, such hinge means being located at spaced apart intervals whereby the side walls may be swung flat against the back wall for shipping, and may be swung away therefrom for erection, and having shelving dimensioned to fit between the two side walls when the same are swung apart and the shelving having fastening means integral therewith interengageable with the side walls whereby the shelving may be secured along either side edge to respective side walls, in supporting relation thereto, and at the same time interlocking such side walls together in predetermined spaced apart relation so that they are no longer swingable with respect to the back wall, and forming a rigid three-dimensional structure.

Abstract: A nozzle apparatus for use in an injection mold comprising a relatively massive body, having a central passageway extending axially therethrough, and a counterbore connecting therewith, having threads formed therein, and having a nozzle tip member, having threads at one end whereby the same may be threaded into said counterbore, and having a central passageway communicating with the central passageway in the body portion, and having at least one opening at its other end, for ejection of plastic therefrom, said body and said nozzle tip member being formed of a good heat conductive material, and a housing shell adapted to fit around said body portion and at least a portion of said nozzle tip member, and, support means formed integrally with said housing, for supporting said housing and said main body portion and said nozzle tip member therein in position.

Abstract: An air flow reverser apparatus for use in association with an air flow system having air supply and return port means, said apparatus comprising a main supply duct, and a main return duct, said ducts being connectable to said respective supply and return port means of said air flow system, at least two branch supply ducts communicating with said main supply duct, at least two branch return ducts communicating with said main return duct, supply damper means for selectively shutting off at least one of said branch supply ducts, while leaving at least one said branch supply duct open, return damper means for selectively shutting off at least one of said branch return ducts while leaving at least one said branch return duct open, and means interconnecting said supply and return damper means whereby when a selected one of said branch supply ducts is closed, a selected one of said branch return ducts is open, and power operated means for moving the same from one position to another simultaneously.

Abstract: A process for the scalding and de-hairing of hogs under improved sanitary conditions comprising conveying the hog in an essentially horizontal manner, along a predetermined treatment path, continuously spraying the hog while on such treatment path, with clean water at between 62.degree. C. and 63.degree. C., continuously rotating the hog while moving along such treatment path, continuously scraping the hog to remove hair while moving along such treatment path, collecting the water beneath the hog, filtering the water, passing it into an evaporation chamber, and evaporating the water to produce water vapor, removing contaminants from said evaporation chamber, and passing said vapor to a condenser chamber and continuously condensing said vapor therein to provide clean uncontaminated water, for spraying onto the hog as aforesaid.The invention further comprises apparatus for carrying out the process.