Abstract: A plurality of flat timing belts each has parallel spaced teeth, and opposite end portions of each belt are attached to a carriage by corresponding relatively adjustable clamping blocks and plates. The belts extend around a common drive sprocket on a drive shaft connected to a drive having a reversible electric motor. The belts also extend around corresponding tail sprockets on a tail shaft, and adjacent tail sprockets are free to rotate relative to each other. A clamping block for each belt is adjusted to obtain the same tension in all belts so that each belt may be operated at its full rated capacity. The belt drive system may be used for transferring or shuttling a plurality of tool trays laterally with respect to a working station at a conveyor assembly line and storage stations on opposite sides of the working station.

Abstract: A brake mechanism, for use in connection with a portable cart having at least one wheel, includes an elongated rod rotatably coupled to the cart, a turning means coupled to the rod for rotating the rod about a centerline from a first position to a second position, at least one cam extending radially outward the said rod, a brake shoe means coupled to the cart, spring means disposed between the cart and the brake shoe means, the spring means being disposed so as to force the brake shoe means against the wheel of the cart, and wherein the at least one cam is disposed so as to compress the spring and force the brake shoe means away from the wheel when the rod is rotated from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: Described are non-swelling, crosslinked, bead forms of ampholytic base polymers that can be utilized in the chromatographic-type separation of acids from other compounds. Preferred polymers are prepared by modifying a poly-2 or poly-4-vinylpyridine resin crosslinked with divinylbenzene.

Abstract: A drain closure that maintains a stopper in any open position by force exerted by the post against the internal surface of the bore of the stopper. The post has ridges that extend outwardly from the outer surface of the post. The post also has an open elongated slot that extends through the post. When the post is received in the bore of the stopper the ridges are compressed toward the open slot and expand outwardly against the bore to maintain the stopper in place.

Abstract: A water supply manifold can be manufactured easily and inexpensively while simultaneously providing an improved connection of manifold components to one another. The water supply manifold, or at least each section thereof, includes (1) a header tube that is configured to extend longitudinally along a support surface such as a shelf and (2) fittings that are mounted on the header tube in a spaced-apart relationship relative to one another. In a preferred embodiment in which the water supply manifold is intended for use in an animal water supply system, two opposed fittings may be provided on opposite sides of the header tube at each water supply location so as to permit two rows of cages to be mounted back-to-back on each shelf of a cage and rack system. In this case, a single supply tube may extend completely through the header tube at each water supply location and receive a respective fitting at each of two outlet ends thereof.

Abstract: A connector and connection arrangement for connecting an alternative power supply to a user incoming electrical power center, commonly referred to as the load center or breaker panel, when power from a utility power source is not being received. The connection includes an individual housing for the connection to the alternative supply or the connection may be located in a common housing which houses both the connector and the utility meter. The alternative supply is connected to the load connected and load feeding side of the meter socket and is electrically positioned in front of the load circuit breaker panel which normally includes the individual service disconnects.

Abstract: A roadway-powered electric vehicle (RPEV) system includes: (1) an all-electric vehicle; and (2) a roadway network over which the vehicle travels. The all-electric vehicle has one or more onboard energy storage elements or devices that can be rapidly charged or energized with energy obtained from an electrical current, such as a network of electromechanical batteries. The electric vehicle further includes an on-board controller that extracts energy from the energy storage elements, as needed, and converts such extracted energy to electrical power used to propel the electric vehicle. The energy storage elements may be charged while the vehicle is in operation. The charging occurs through a network of power coupling elements, e.g., coils, embedded in the roadway.

Abstract: A landscaping timber system includes a molded plastic landscaping timber having ends configured to link with ends of other such timbers via elongate spikes inserted through aligned apertures in the ends of the timbers and driven into the ground. The timber includes an integral storage compartment for storing a spike therein during storage or shipping of the timber. The timber can also include one or more weep vents in the bottom surface of the timber to allow water to flow under the timber. The system also includes a flush-mount adapter for attachment to a stepped end of a timber to give an appearance of a non-stepped end so that the timber can be mounted flush against a wall. The system further includes a ramp assembly for providing access to an area bounded by the timbers, and an end adapter enabling a timber to be cut to a desired length and attached to the adapter so as to provide a custom-length timber.

Abstract: A metal material subjected to a treatment for seizure prevention is provided. The metal material includes a metal base material and a film formed thereon, the film being composed of a carbodiimide group-containing resin obtained from an aromatic polyisocyanate or of a mixture of said carbodiimide group-containing resin and a lubricant. A method for producing a metal material subjected to a treatment for seizure prevention is also provided. The method includes coating, on a metal base material, a carbodiimide group-containing resin obtained from an aromatic polyisocyanate or a mixture of said carbodiimide group-containing resin and a lubricant, and then subjecting the coated metal base material to a heat treatment at a temperature of 120° C. or higher.

Abstract: An improved tool holder for a fiber board cutting machine wherein the cutting machine includes at least one tool holder bar disposed transverse to the direction of feed of the board. The improved tool holder comprises a first member having a bottom and at least one upstanding wall, the upstanding wall terminates in an outwardly turned flange that is received on the tool holder bar. The first member has at least one downwardly disposed bracket for receiving an adjustment mechanism. A blade assembly is removably attached to the adjustment mechanism; the blade assembly may be adjustably moved in a transverse direction to the feed direction of the board. At least one non-rotating blade is mounted on the attachment member.

Abstract: A mattress covering in the form of a fitted mattress pad or fitted sheet has an inelastic, generally rectangular top portion and a side skirt extending transversely, preferably perpendicularly from the outer periphery of the top portion in a closed loop entirely around the outer periphery of the top portion. The side skirt can be made of a single panel of a single layer of a textile material, or it can be made of multiple panels or lengths of other materials each of a single layer. A first elastic cord is attached to the inelastic material of the side skirt at its outer periphery remote from the top portion. A second, separate flat elastic strap is attached to the inelastic material of the side skirt at some place between and spaced apart from the top panel portion and the first elastic cord, preferably closer to the top portion outer periphery than to the first elastic cord. The top portion is dimensioned to fit a standard size mattress and the side skirt is dimensioned to fit a range of mattress heights.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyphosphate ester morpholides, compositions comprising mixtures thereof and thermoplastic resin compositions containing the polyphosphate ester morpholide composition as a flame retardant.

Abstract: A slidable room assembly comprises a vehicle body having an opening formed in an exterior wall, and a reciprocable slideout unit or compartment disposed in the opening and slidable between a retracted position and an extended position. Sliding movement of the slideout unit is controlled by means of a drive mechanism that includes a pair of cables. A plurality of sheaves, rotatably mounted on the vehicle body about the opening, define a path for the cable or cables. The drive cables have a double Y-shape whereby each cable has four ends with an end being connected to each corner of the slideout unit. Sliding movement of the slideout unit 24 may be either motor driven or manually powered.

Abstract: A reinforced shrink wrap has been developed for use in all types of environments and products or applications. The shrink wrap is tear resistant and can be prepared to withstand exposure from the sun and corrosive elements. The shrink wrap includes a layer of a shrink film and a layer of polyolefin film. In addition, a reinforcing filamentous grid in an extrusion tie layer is disposed in between the shrink film and a polyolefin film.

Abstract: A punch press for machining a plate-shaped workpiece by cooperation of an upper metal mold mounted on an upper turret and a lower metal mold mounted on a lower turret. The upper turret and the lower turret are rotationally driven. A plurality of lower metal molds are provided corresponding to a selected one of the upper metal molds, and the workpiece is machined after selection of one lower metal mold from among the plurality of lower metal molds.

Abstract: A rotary printing machine having a cylinder, two doctor blades acting on the cylinder and a gravity fed ink dispensing mechanism and a drum cleaning spray system provided on a reciprocating carriage. Ink is applied in excess to one of the doctor blades and excess ink is removed by the other. One of the ink dispensing mechanisms can be removed and replaced while printing is taking place using ink from the other ink dispensing mechanism.

Abstract: A rope assembly for a mechanical bulk material conveyor generally consisting of a continuous rope adapted to be trained about a pair of sprockets within the conveyor, a rope ends connecting flight and a plurality of intermediate flights secured to and spaced along the rope at intervals, each of such intermediate flights including a ferrule having a tubular section receiving a portion of the rope therethrough and being firmly secured thereto and an annular flange section, a disc member having an opening receiving a portion of the rope therethrough, a boss member having an opening receiving a portion of the rope therethrough, the opening in at least one of the disc and boss members having a first enlarged section receiving a portion of the ferrule tubular section therein and a second enlarged section receiving at least a portion of the ferrule flange section therein, and means for firmly securing the disc and boss members together with the ferrule interposed therebetween.