Abstract: The present network 10 enables an off-site subscriber 46 to monitor, analyze and alter on-site token-based and related devices without taking them out of service. A central application 20 presents output data from the on-site devices to an off-site subscriber in a useful form and sends input commands from the subscriber 46 to an on-site network interface appliance 18, which relays the commands to a transceiver 26, processor 28 and function monitor/controller 30 installed in the token system device. The transceiver, processor and function monitor/controller are programmed to make output data concerning the on-site devices available to the subscriber and to control selected functions of the device in response to the subscriber's input commands. The network could be added onto currently operating token based and related devices or installed in those yet to be produced.

Abstract: The sink drain assembly (3-5) comprises a downwardly extending drain sleeve (3) integrally formed on the sink (1); a resilient, generally cylindrical mounting member (5) formed with an upper annular section (7) adapted to releasably engage the drain sleeve (3) and with a lower annular section (13) adapted to releasably receive an upper portion (12) of a garbage disposer (8,9); a clamp (14) removably attachable to the mounting member (5) in overlying relation to the upper (7) and lower (13) annular sections, and a strainer (64) having a radially outwardly extending gasket (63) adapted to establish a generally water tight seal between the strainer (64) and a splashguard (66) mounted on the upper portion (12) of the garbage disposer (8,9).

Abstract: In a tire sensor monitoring system for a motor vehicle, each of a plurality of tire sensors periodically emits an identifying signal and a parameter signal and the monitoring system receives and processes the identifying and parameter signals.

Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring one or more motor vehicle tire conditions includes a receiver for intercepting signals from sensors mounted on the tires, a processor for identifying, converting, evaluating and storing said sensor signals, a keypad for selecting sensor data, an alarm for indicating an undesirable tire condition, and a display for providing sensor data. An unswitched circuit is connected to the vehicle battery and to the receiver and the processor in the monitoring apparatus. A switched circuit is connected via an ignition switch to the battery and to the monitoring apparatus as a whole. Sensor information obtained by the processor while the ignition switch is off is available to the user as soon as the ignition switch is turned on.

Abstract: Data transmitted from a newly installed tire sensor is integrated into monitoring apparatus having data from previously integrated tire sensors stored therein. Each of the newly installed and previously integrated tire sensors periodically transmits a unique identification code.

Abstract: A cover equipped to hold three pairs of ultraviolet tanning lamps is pivotally attached to a base in which the ballasts, starters, timer and other electrical equipment for energizing the lamps are housed. A transparent acrylic bezel is provided for each pair of tanning lamps to protect the user's feet. A pair of ankle receiving openings are provided in the cover, and a foot-receiving platform is provided in the base.

Abstract: A forearm-mounted trowel assembly including a trowel blade, a brace adapted to extend laterally from an upper portion of the blade, a handle affixed to the blade with a graspable portion spaced a distance from the brace sufficient to enable a user's hand to move within the handle without inadvertently slipping out, and a band mounted on the brace a distance from the handle for attachment to the user's arm.

Abstract: A top flange extends over a portion of the roof overhanging the gutter and is formed with a fastener-receiving bore for securing the gutter cover thereto. A riser web extends downwardly from the top flange, and a return web extends inwardly from the riser web. The top flange, riser web and return web define an overhang-receiving space. A shoulder web extends downwardly from the return web and is formed with a fastener-receiving bore for securing the shoulder web to a back wall of the gutter.

Abstract: A generally U-shaped frame is formed with a pair of elongated beams, each having a pair of pivotally mounted load-engaging dogs, and with a pair of elongated sleeves, each extending upwardly from the free end of one of the beams. An elongated post is slidably and telescopically mounted in each of the sleeve. Each post is mounted on a wheel-supporting carriage. A hydraulic jack is mounted in each of the telescoping post and sleeve assemblies to raise and lower the frame relative to the base assemblies. Hydraulic motors and lines are provided so that the dogs can be pivoted and the frame raised and lowered by the operator of a fork lift which is attached to a hitch extending from the closed end of the frame.

Abstract: A conveyor table is provided on a floor mounted support frame and a pair of tool guides are disposed horizontally and laterally above and below the conveyor table. Several readily removable tool and cutter assemblies, each having a freely rotatable, circular blade with teeth, are slidably mounted on the tool guides. Setscrews are provided on the tool and cutter assemblies to secure them on the tool guides in relatively opposing, vertically aligned pairs. Electrically powered drive units are disposed upstream and downstream of the tool and cutter assemblies to engage a sheet of wallboard, hold it against the conveyor table and move it between the opposing pairs of tool and cutter assemblies.

Abstract: A material-directing chute is slidably mounted on a hopper and is interposed between a discharge port in the hopper and a rotary impeller. The position of the chute is controlled by a handle-mounted lever. By shifting the chute to a relatively advanced position, a peripheral portion of a material-receiving drop area on the impeller is shifted radially inwardly from the peripheral edge of the impeller. Accordingly, a material distribution pattern may be provided which avoids areas such as gardens, shrubbery and driveways on one lateral side of the spreader. In addition, a chute-activated damper is provided to impede the flow of material when the chute is in the relatively advanced position.

Abstract: A portable knockdown-type stool for use by a spectator of a sporting event features a seat and frame normally supported in elevated relation to the ground by a single, readily detachable leg or post and having a detachable, stabilizing handle or bar disposed in laterally offset relation to the seat and adjustable between relatively upwardly extended, or downwardly retracted position with respect to the seat. In its retracted position, the handle provides a convenient mean for carrying the stool from place to place and when extended it provides either a back rest or prop for a person seated on the stool.

Abstract: A connector clamp for attachment to a supporting angle member features a general G shape which provides an entrapping interfit between the clamp and angle member. The clamp also provides threaded openings or sockets to receive cooperatively threaded studs or shanks of items of hardware to be connected with the angle member.

Abstract: An antifriction ball bearing assembly features a tubular, cylindrical ball retainer or cage which is carried for both reciprocating and rotational movement on an associated shaft or bushing member by means of a key or slide member which is slidable in an axial or longitudinal groove formed in the shaft or bushing and which projects radially into an annular groove formed in the bearing retainer.

Abstract: An easy opening top for a beverage-can is formed by presscutting and bending a comparatively thin sheet steel blank to form therein an included opening underlaid by a correspondingly shaped pull tab or tongue which is joined with the blank along a single bend line. The metal of the blank is stretched and thinned slightly in the area of the bend line to cause at least part of the marginal edge of the tongue or tab to underlie an edge of the blank adjacent the opening therein and thereby prevent accidental displacement of the tongue upwardly through the opening in the can top. A thin film of synthetic resin material is adhesively secured to the underside of the can top in underlying relation to the pull tab and opening, so as to seal the opening shut until the tab is intentionally bent upwardly through the opening to break the seal and provide access to the contents of the can.