Abstract: A device for reconstituting beverages by injecting fluid such as hot or cold water into a container having a granulated, powder or liquid food or beverage concentrate material therein comprises an electroresponsive valve coupled to a fluid supply, a combination nozzle and punch coupled to the valve outlet with a flexible tube, electroresponsive means for advancing the punch to penetrate the container and means for supporting the container so there will be an angle between the flow path of the fluid discharged from the nozzle and the axis or walls of the container during filling. Electric control circuitry is provided for timing the valve, punch and nozzle operations and for issuing a measured quantity of fluid to the container. Containers adapted for being easily penetrated by the punch, for sanitary sealing and for being engaged in a self-supporting state during filling are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure depicts a ductile metallic electrical and mechanical connector for attachment to one or more electrical cables and formable by a compressible process. The connector comprises at least one bifurcated body member having first and second leg portions initially connected by a reduced cross-sectional thickness portion of the body member to provide a plastically flowable hinge connection. The first and second leg portions define an initial predetermined angle such that the body member can laterally engage an uninsulated section of an electrical cable. The first leg has on the end opposite the reduced thickness portion an axially extending rib member and axially extending inner and outer ridges disposed on either side of the rib member. The second leg has on the end opposite the reduced thickness portion axially extending inner and outer fingers.

Abstract: The following specification describes a bimetal in the limiter assembly of a circuit breaker to operate the trip crossbar for opening the main circuit breaker contacts. An arm is also provided on one blade of the current limiter contacts to also operate the trip crossbar for ensuring rapid opening of the main contacts of the circuit breaker in response to high fault currents. The bimetal is connected between the electromagnet winding and one of the current limiter contact blades in shunt with a path of selected resistance. The resistance is selected as desired by connecting pigtail conductors of desired size either in shunt with or to selected portions of the bimetal to control the current passing through the bimetal for controlling the heat of the bimetal in accordance with the rating of the breaker. A calibration assembly for the bimetal is carried by the electromagnetic assembly.

Abstract: A servo controlled strip or tape linear indicating device is described in which a substantially nonresilient and nonself-supporting strip or tape is connected to servo motor means by a single attachment member at a fixed position along the length of the strip or tape. The strip or tape is freely slidable in a guide channel along its entire length and in all positions. The tape is visible with respect to a pointer through at least one transparent portion in the guide channel. The edges of the strip define with the guide channel play sufficient to prevent bunching or buckling of the strip. The servo motor means comprises D'Arsonval type motor having movable coil displaceable in an air gap of a magnetic circuit with fixed pole pieces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for regenerating zinc for use in electric traction batteries. It consists of putting an alkaline solution of zincate in contact with two electrodes at opposite potentials so that zinc dendrites are deposited on protrusions provided on the negative electrode and so that oxygen is evolved on the positive electrode, said zincate solution being, in a first period, called the deposition period, conveyed towards the ends of the protrusions and at a low speed, then in a second period, called the detachment period, conveyed in the opposite direction and at a sufficiently high speed to detach the dendrites from the protrusions.

Abstract: A novel hinge of flexible material is provided which comprises a pair of end sections and an intermediate connecting section. The end sections are securable through various means including hook and loop filament material to one face of a structural element and to an oppositely-facing surface of a second structural element to permit movement of the two elements through approximately 360.degree. relative to each other.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 2 carbon atoms and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, sodium, potassium, or ammonium cation. The compounds of the present invention are prepared by the condensation of alkyl(4-formylphenoxy)-2,2-dialkylacetate with acetophenone in basic medium. These compounds are potent hypolipemic agents as well as antifungal and antibacterial agents.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box and wall mounting clamps therefor for connection to a wall panel. The clamps comprise a pair of L-shaped members each having a first leg which forms a clamping wall and second leg extending from the first leg at slightly more than a 90.degree. angle. The clamps are mounted by inserting the first leg through an elongated transverse slot in the top and bottom walls of the outlet box. The clamps pivot between a retracted position for insertion of the outlet box through a corresponding aperture in a wall panel and a clamping position for connecting the outlet box to the wall panel. Each clamp is held in the retracted position by an over-center spring lock. Snap buttons on the second leg of each clamp fit into respective apertures in the outlet box when the clamps are in the clamping position.

Abstract: A rectangular shape lid for closing a rectangular shaped top opening of a water meter housing. The lid is formed of plastic material and has a seating surface on its lower side for engaging the upper edge of the housing for support purposes. This feature allows the lid to fit housings having different size openings. Lower supporting ridges are formed on the lower side of the lid in such a manner that they allow the lid to fit housings having different radius of curvature at the corners. Hooks are provided on opposite ends of the lid for securing the lid to the housing.Also provided is a housing formed of plastic material. The housing has an upper edge formed by inner and outer ridges which define the top opening. The inner and outer ridges are joined together at a position below the upper edge and extend away from each other in an upward direction. Connecting ribs extend between the inner and outer ridges to form a strong upper edge for supporting a lid.

Abstract: Miniature vehicles operable on a slotless track have their front wheels disposed on a tie bar assembly mounting a permanent magnet. The permanent magnet is disposed to be attracted to either the right or left pole piece of a solenoid. First and second operator applied steering voltages activate a zener diode to switch current through the solenoid to effect right or left steering and lane changing by the vehicles.

Abstract: A fuel injection nozzle for a turbo engine is mounted at the base of a costion chamber, either tubular or annular, by means of an intermediate inwardly flared member having openings through its sides for admitting cooling air. An annular flange structure around the intermediate member supports the same and defines an annular space with the base of the chamber for a layer of cooling air admitted to that space through holes in the base. Several forms are disclosed in each of which the various holes and air inlets are dimensioned and positioned to provide a stoichiometric mixture of air and fuel under substantially all conditions of operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pyrometallurgical process for the treatment of complex metal ores, such as oceanic nodules, containing, in particular, manganese and copper, in which the ores are subjected to reducing fusion to produce a primary slag, containing all the manganese, and a primary alloy containing copper, nickel and cobalt. The primary slag which is then decoppered, may be used for the production of ferro or silicomanganese, while the secondary alloy is recycled for the reducing fusion step.

Abstract: A composition for popping corn and method of use, characterized by a hydrogenated edible vegetable oil comprised primarily of C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 triglycerides with a melting point above 122.degree. F., which has been liquefied to allow for the homogeneous inclusion of salt of particle size finer than 100 mesh, and coloring and flavoring additives, which is then chilled to a flaked or powdered free flowing solid. The composition and method accomplish the objectives of elimination of smoke, fume, and spill hazard, overloading of overhead venting systems with excessive oil accumulation in the popping operation, elimination of charring and formation of tars in the popping equipment, and providing a simpler method for conducting commercial popping operations.

Abstract: An improved severing means facilitating the formation and handling of individual pads of sod for implementation with automated sod harvesting apparatus which comprises a rotary mounted set of spaced transversely extending blades cooperating with a longitudinally mounted blade means disposed between at least two of the transversely extending blades. This unique configuration provides means to form a plurality of individual pads of sod which upon each complete revolution of the severing means automatically orients contiguous sets of pads in a cross-wise manner to facilitate further handling of the pads.

Abstract: A method and composition for forming a thin film of evaporation retarding agent upon a water surface by applying to the water, solid macroscopic particles of a saturated, aliphatic, interface-active hydrocarbon in solid solution with a spreading agent, e.g., a polyethylene glycol, that is soluble in both water and the hydrocarbon. Preferably, the particles are admixed with solid macroscopic particles of a filler material capable of generating a gas upon contact with water and compacted into a tablet, pellet or other solid unitary form for application to a water surface.

Abstract: A self-propelled sod harvesting machine includes a cutter head which separates a strip of sod from the ground, an elevator for raising the sod strip on the machine, and a blade assembly for cutting individual sod pads from the strip. A conveyer for the sod pads includes a plurality of spaced apart chains drawn around sprockets and carrying outwardly projecting teeth which penetrate the pads from the top. The teeth are arranged to pinch the sod in a manner to retain it on the conveyer as the individual pads are successively carried to a sod box containing a pallet. A stripping mechanism is lowered in a rocking type stroke to strip the sod pads off of the conveyer teeth and onto the pallet in a stack.

Abstract: A composition active with respect to erythema solare, which comprises a mixture of tinctures of Apis mellifica at a dilution of from 4.degree. CH to 15.degree. CH and Calendula at a dilution of from a third decimal to 9.degree. CH.

Abstract: Apparatus for attaching the end of a length of string or cord to a hollow ball which includes a tubular member having two flanges intended to be positioned one inside the ball and the other outside or towards the outside of the ball, a washer intended to be trapped between the internal wall of the ball and the internal flange of the tubular member, the internal flange and the washer aperture having co-operating part-conical surfaces, and a collar having a conical surface adapted to engage a complementary conical surface on the side of the internal flange of the tubular member remote from the washer, the arrangement being such that, in use, tension or shock loading applied to the string or cord will cause the washer to flex.

Abstract: A pair of pliers are provided for fastening a split annular hose clamp whose opposite ends are provided with ratchet teeth adapted for interlocking engagement. The pair of pliers has a pair of primary jaw members used in fastening the hose clamp and a pair of secondary jaw members used for removing the hose clamp by applying force in opposed lateral directions to the interlocked members. The primary jaw members and the secondary jaw members are located on the same side of the pivot stud remote from the plier's handles.

Abstract: A binocular telescope has a pair of eye-pieces set in threaded mounts and includes a mutual drive for the simultaneous focusing of both eye-pieces, whereby both eye-pieces are connected non-positively with each other via a frictional clutch which slides through when a predetermined limiting torsional movement is exceeded.The binocular telescope combines such advantages of a central drive as, for instance, convenient and accurate setting, along with the advantages of diopter setting, namely accuracy and easy readability.