Abstract: A trigger release mechanism is disclosed which changes the action of the factory trigger mechanism by moving the pivot point of the trigger forward through the use of an extension fork extending forwardly of the factory trigger base. In normal movement, with the factory pivot point, as the trigger is pulled rearward, the trigger actuated end of the sear is pulled downwardly, lifting the hammer engaging end of the sear to disengage the hammer and allow the hammer to fall. However, by changing this pivot point, the sear catch of the trigger actuated linkage indexes on the trigger actuated end of the sear only when the trigger is pulled backwardly. Spring tension from a spring plunger absorbs the potential energy caused by the upward movement of the trigger base.

Abstract: Discloses a machine for feeding groups of bottles in case formation in one-by-one fashion onto an outlet conveyor. The machine involves the use of a spacing conveyor interposed between the feed conveyor and the outlet conveyor and channel means disposed over the end of the feed conveyor so as to orient the groups of bottles in side-by-side rows as they were taken from the case. Spacing guides are positioned on the spacing conveyor at an angle so that a row of bottles in side-by-side relation are retained on the spacing conveyor while the foremost row is angled so that the bottles reach the outlet conveyor at different times and can then be carried away one at a time. The spacing guides are angled so that the last bottle in one row is fed onto the outlet conveyor before the first bottle of the next row is fed onto the outlet conveyor. A series of gates are supplied at the end of all but the last channel so that the gates separate the bottles as they are fed onto the outlet conveyor.

Abstract: A carbon and erosion resistant catalyst is provided for simultaneously converting hydrocarbons with steam and carbon dioxide to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide while simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide in order to produce a reducing atmosphere. The catalyst consists of a cobalt component on an aluminous support, the aluminous support being aluminum oxide in the alpha phase and having a surface area of greater than .5 m.sup.2 /gm. but not greater than 14 m.sup.2 /gm. This catalyst is sufficiently active to convert the hydrocarbons to hydrogen and carbon monoxide at a relatively low initial temperature and within a relatively large temperature range and simultaneously reduce carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide in the carbon forming range without appreciable deposition of carbon on the catalyst or without catalyst erosion.

Abstract: This invention describes a process for applying a reinforcing or stiffening strip such as buckram or PELLON (Reg. trademark of the Pellon Corp., New York, N.Y.) to a panel of drapery material directly without the necessity of premarking, measuring, and stitching. This is accomplished by the step of adhesively securing the strip of reinforcing material to the bottom edge of a drapery panel suspended vertically from the hem end. Thereafter, the panel and the reinforcing strip adhesively secured thereto is folded over itself and the reinforcing strip, sandwiched between the two layers of drapery panel is secured thereto in the form of a reinforced heading. The step of securing the reinforcing strip in sandwiched position between the two layers of paneled material may be by means of stapling, adhesive means or by stitching.

Abstract: Discloses a machine for feeding groups of bottles in one-by-one fashion onto an outlet conveyor. The machine involves the use of a spacing conveyor interposed between the feed conveyor and an outlet conveyor and channel means disposed over the end of the feed conveyor so as to orient the groups of bottles in side-by-side rows. Spacing guides are positioned on the spacing conveyor at an angle so that a row of the bottles in side-by-side relationship are retained on the spacing conveyor while the foremost row is angled so that the bottles reach the output belt at different times and can then be carried away one at a time. The spacing guides are angled so that the last bottle in one row is fed onto the outlet conveyor before the first bottle of the next row is fed onto the outlet conveyor.

Abstract: A multi-purpose agricultural implement usable in one position for cutting roots of weeds just below the surface of the ground and simultaneously therewith pulverizing the upper crust of the earth; usable in a second position for cutting a furrow of any desired width or depth in the ground of planting seeds and fertilizing; and, usable in a third position for covering the furrow. The implement is comprised of a flat blade and a handle, the flat blade being of four sided construction with opposite sides of the blade being substantially parallel. The handle is attached to the upper surface of the blade and extends in a backward direction at a sidewise oblique angle with the upper surface.

Abstract: Hydrotreating of normally liquid hydrocarbon feeds has long been practiced to convert organic sulfur compounds to hydrogen sulfide for subsequent removal by adsorption. It has now been found that hydrotreating of said feed stocks over a nickel molybdenum oxide or cobalt molybdenum oxide catalyst also converts trace quantities of organic chloride compound to HCl which not only is a poison for catalysts in subsequent reactions but seriously reduces the sulfur retention capacity of zinc oxide sulfur adsorbents. A solid chloride adsorbent having a chloride retention capacity some twentyfold greater than known adsorbents has been developed for the sequential removal of hydrogen chloride contaminants in trace quantities to a level of less than one part per million in hydrogen treated streams. This adsorbent serves as a guard for catalysts in subsequent catalytic processes as well as a guard for the solid sulfur adsorbent utilized immediately downstream therefrom.