Abstract: A tool handle assembly embodying an axially-extending torque-applying tool shank disposed for axial and rotative movement in a double-spring clutch in a handgrip. The clutch consists of two axially-aligned springs disposed in opposite ends of a chamber formed in the handgrip.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance including a cap-gripper and a can-opener actuated by the same motor. The cap-gripper includes relatively movable jaws which are moved by a screw driven by the motor which is automatically stopped when the jaws come together. The can-opener is driven directly by the motor but a clutch is provided for interrupting the drive to the screw each time the can-opener is selectively actuated.

Abstract: A dispensing valve comprising a gate slideable transversely over the outer end of a passage from which is to be dispensed various viscous substances. The gate is slideable substantially at a right angle to the axis of the passage and the gate slide and guide are curved transversely relative to the direction of sliding movement so that the gate will be pulled axially into sealing engagement with the outer end of the passage as it moves thereover. Reciprocation of the gate can be accomplished with the fingers of one hand due to the provision of the cooperating lug arrangement on the slide gate and guide.

Abstract: A large light-weight bottle made of plastic of the type used on water dispensers instead of the heavy glass bottle. Each bottle is made of rectangular or square transverse cross-section with spaced reinforcing ribs or bands extending therearound. On opposed flat faces or sides, each bottle is provided, respectively, with a square locking projection and a complemental receiving socket so that a plurality of the bottles can be stacked on their sides with the locking projections and sockets of adjacent sides interfitting to keep the bottles in alignment in the stack and with the reinforcing ribs superimposed for strength.

Abstract: Apparatus for receiving a strip of flexible bags with capped spouts at longitudinally spaced intervals which are to be separated at transverse joints and then fed individually to a point of use. It includes draw rolls for drawing the strip horizontally into cooperation with a separator, means for vertically reciprocating the separator to pass through the strip and separate the leading bag therefrom, a guide channel for receiving the spout of each separated bag, and a feeding element for engaging the spout on each successive bag and arranging the spouts in predetermined spaced relationship relative to previously inserted spouts and with the leading bag in a selected position for its spout to be engaged by bag-withdrawing means.

Abstract: A continuous motion high-speed rotary machine of the turret type which has a plurality of angularly spaced filler heads thereon, each equipped with movable uncapping and capping means and a movable filler nozzle. As the turret rotates continuously, an individual bag spout is partially inserted into the approaching filler head. These bags are of the flexible type, each having a spout with a removable cap pressed thereon. The individual bags may be presented to the successive continuously-moving filler heads automatically or manually. A control system is provided on the machine which includes means for sensing the presence of the partially-inserted capped spout as the spout is clamped in the head. The movable uncapping and capping means on the head is then actuated to remove the cap and move the filler nozzle into cooperation with the clamped spout. A vacuum system on the machine then functions, through the nozzle, to pull vacuum through the spout on the bag to facilitate filling.

Abstract: A continuous-motion decorating machine of the screen and squeegee type which receives the ware, such as glassware, from a delivery conveyor for decorating it usually with several colors. The ware, for example tapered tumblers, is delivered in upright vertical position to a loader and unloader unit of the machine which lifts it so that the ware is successively engaged by the article carrier of the machine, which consists of a spindle-carrying endless horizontal chain conveyor arranged around sprockets to provide one straight side or run with which the loader and unloader unit is associated and three other straight sides or runs with which the screen and squeegee printing units are associated.

Abstract: A drum-like container of fiberboard or similar material supplied in flat knocked-down form and adapted to be set up to serve as a shipping and dispensing container for bulk material. It is provided with a funnel-like dispensing bottom made up of fiberboard segmental wedge-shaped bottom insert sections which are supplied in flat knocked-down form and are adapted to be first set up and then positioned on the bottom of the container in a funnel-like arrangement with a central dispensing opening.

Abstract: A coupling used between a handle and a tool having outwardly-opening tool-receiving sockets at its opposed ends for selectively receiving a tool shank and a separate intermediate torque-applying sleeve having outwardly-opening sockets at its opposed ends for selectively receiving a driving handle shank after it is passed through the cooperative tool socket. A pair of reversely-wound springs surround the sleeve and when the handle shank is in one end socket of the sleeve and is turned in one direction, it will drive the tool socket at the other end, but the handle shank and socket can be freely turned in a reverse direction.

Abstract: A radiant heater in which the fuel is supplied at an inlet end of a combustion chamber, formed by an imperforate tubular shell, where combustion takes place, and the products of combustion are forced axially in one direction through the tubular shell, which is elongated to provide a substantial heat radiating wall, and out through an outlet end thereof. Surrounding the first shell, is a second tubular shell, which is concentric with the first shell to provide a second substantial heat radiating wall and an annular chamber which receives the products of combustion from the combustion chamber, directs them axially in a reverse direction, and permits them to discharge outwardly through radial outlets provided in said second radiating wall. Combustion is accomplished by a burner which is located at the inner end of the first shell to cooperate therewith and with the second shell in an effective manner to obtain maximum combustion and radiation.

Abstract: A gripper which automatically grips the screw cap on a jar or the like when it is moved thereinto in order to facilitate removal of the cap. It includes a motor-operated clamp which is automatically actuated by movement of the capped jar thereinto to grip the cap and suspend the jar so that, thereafter, both hands of the user are free to grip the jar and turn it relative to the clamped cap. After the jar is separated from the clamped cap, the motor may be actuated to release the cap from the clamp.

Abstract: A container of fiberboard or similar material which is supplied in flat knocked-down condition but when set up will be of multi-sided polygonal tubular form to give it increased stacking strength. A bottom flap arrangement includes at least two hinged flaps which, when folded with their inner free edges meeting, provide a form of the complete area and contour of the tubular container body being set up and will guide the side walls thereof into that size and contour as they are positioned around the remaining unhinged edges of such form flaps.

Abstract: A signalling device to be substituted for the usual electromechanical ringer of a telephone, either as a replacement for that ringer in existing telephone instruments or as a part of the original manufactured instrument. It includes solid-state circuitry for eliminating noise pulses and an electronic oscillator circuit which will operate effectively on a minimum current supply along with a mechanical arrangement of components to obtain a compact unit with a folded horn or Helmholtz resonator type acoustical loading system and adjustable volume control.

Abstract: A tool handle assembly including a hand grip to be engaged by one hand, having a freely-reversible socket member carried thereby which has a socket for non-rotatably and removably receiving a tool adapter, the tool adapter having a socket for non-rotatably and removably receiving a tool element, and a finger grip or spinner for engaging by the fingers of the other hand, non-rotatably fixed on the adapter. The socket member is mounted in the hand grip by means of a one-way driving spring clutch. All the parts of the assembly are so arranged that the spinner does not contact the adjacent end of the hand grip so that these members are always free to rotate relatively, to permit free reversal of the hand grip.

Abstract: A dispensing valve for liquid containers of the type which is normally actuated by a resiliently flexible concave diaphragm to automatically close or self-seal it but which can be manually opened a toggle arrangement including an actuating lever or tab extension projecting outwardly from the concave diaphragm. In combination with this automatically-closing toggle-actuated diaphragm structure, an extended spout is provided for slidably mounting the valve so that during shipping or when the container is not to be used for dispensing during relatively long periods, the valve is in a retracted non-dispensing position where it will be provided with an additional seal and where the valve cannot be accidentally opened by engaging the toggle lever or by shock but can be extended readily to dispensing position when desired.

Abstract: A signalling device to be substituted for the usual electromechanical ringer of a telephone, either as a replacement for that ringer in existing telephone instruments or as a part of the original manufactured instrument. It includes solid-state circuitry for eliminating noise pulses and an electronic oscillator circuit which will operate effectively on a minimum current supply along with a mechanical arrangement of components to obtain a compact unit with a folded horn type acoustical loading system and adjustable volume control.

Abstract: A snow shovel including a handle and a one-piece plastic scoop so formed of a minimum amount of material as to resist wear and breakage effectively. It has a self-sharpening reinforcing leading edge, a reinforcing flange at the remainder of its peripheral edge, a series of laterally-spaced reinforcing ribs extending from the leading edge rearwardly, and a centrally-disposed reinforcing keel or rib on its back surface extending from the leading edge to its handle-receiving socket. It also has crush ribs in the socket to allow the handle dimensional variations, prevent rotation of the scoop on the handle, and maintain a snug fit.