Abstract: A single piece battery jaw and method and apparatus for producing the same employs a stack molding type machine with material injection from the platens. The apparatus can effectively injection mold a one-piece jar with a straight side wall or an undercut side wall. Zero draft capability is also provided. The apparatus also includes an extraction device and core stabilizers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light weight handle assembly adapted to transport a heavy duty container which may contain sensitive electronic components. The handle assembly of the present invention generally comprises a stationary bracket which mounts to a container wall and a movable handle pivotally connected to the bracket. The bracket is formed with an inner portion that is adapted to rotatably engage with a pair of pivoting arms extending from the movable handle so that the light weight handle may easily be assembled and disassembled. Each of the pivoting arms is formed with a movable stop member which is advantageously positioned to contact and bear against stationary stop members which are attached to or are a part of the container to which the handle is attached.

Abstract: A latch is disclosed incorporating features allowing complete actuation i.e., engagement and disengagement of a latching hook on the side of the container from a latch handle on the face of the container thus allowing actuation of the latch hook even when the latch hook is itself inaccessible. The latch also features variability in the stroke of the hook and a design allowing its construction from plastic material.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electronic rack and mounting frame for protecting sensitive electronic equipment against damage caused by impacts and excessive vibration during shipping and handling.

Abstract: An injection molded panel composed of two half-panels each comprising a skin having matching integral webs or ribs disposed perpendicular to said skin wherein said half-panels are bonded together along said webs or ribs.

Abstract: An improved device and method for welding battery jar covers onto battery jars with the battery elements and terminal posts in position in the jar wherein said improvement includes means for pressing the molten bead, created between the battery jar and the battery cover during welding, flat against the cover and the jar until said molten bead solidifies.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light weight handle assembly adapted to transport a heavy duty container which may contain sensitive electronic components. The handle assembly of the present invention generally comprises a stationary bracket which mounts to a container wall and a movable handle pivotally connected to the bracket. The bracket is formed with an inner portion that is adapted to rotatably engage with a pair of pivoting arms extending from the movable handle so that the light weight handle may easily be assembled and disassembled. The stationary bracket is also formed with two stationary stop members while each of the pivoting arms are formed with a corresponding movable stop member.

Abstract: Molded enclosures for audio speakers and the like comprising a molded base and a releasably-attachable molded cover wherein said cover may also be attached to the rear of said base for stabilizing said enclosure and supporting an outwardly-extending stabilizing fin for attachment to another enclosure stacked thereon.

Abstract: Hinge and latching mechanism for containers having a cover and a base includes a latch which, at its upper portion, is shaped to hook over a strike integrally disposed on the cover. The lower portion of the latch rotates about a pin located between a pair of feet which are provided with hooks to engage a flange extending from a lip on the base. The hinge includes a body and two legs and the former is also shaped to securely engage a second strike also located on the cover. Each leg has a foot which is also hooked to engage the flange of the base. To further secure the hinge and latch, each hook is fastened together and to the container. This structure ensures that hinge and latching mechanism are especially adapted for heavy duty applications while still being light in weight and small in size.

Abstract: An improved device and method for welding battery jar covers onto battery jars with the battery elements and terminal posts in position in the jar wherein said improvement includes means for pressing the molten bead, created between the battery jar and the battery cover during welding, flat against the cover and the jar until said molten bead solidifies.

Abstract: A lightweight handle for lifting and transporting a heavy-duty container. The handle of the present invention includes a spring return mechanism for automatically storing the shank of the handle when not in use. A further feature of the present invention includes a stop mechanism for limiting the pivotal movement of the handle shank to approximately 90 degrees.

Abstract: An electronic rack and mounting frame for protecting sensitive electronic equipment against damage caused by impacts and excessive vibration during shipping and handling. The frame has a plurality of vertical and horizontal frame members interconnected by internal splice members engaged within hollow interiors of the frame members at their distal ends to form front and rear frame panels. External splice members connect a plurality of side frame members between the front and rear frame panels to form a rectangular parallelpiped frame structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for forming integrated truss structures wherein the molding apparatus includes a plurality of alternating male mold members (17) and female mold members (29) arranged in two opposed layers or mold halves. The male mold members each have a plurality of open grooves (19, 19') formed therein which are disposed orthogonally therein and slope away from a top or plateau surface (21) thereof. Each of the female mold members (29) has a centrally located, generally circular recessed cavity (31) with a plurality of open grooves (33, 33') which are orthogonally disposed with regard to one another and which slop away from the plane of the recessed cavity (31).

Abstract: The invention concerns a battery jar having a modified interior side and end wall structure that both increases the electrical rating of the battery and reduces the quantity of material required to produce the battery jar itself. The interior of the jar is divided into upper, middle and lower sections and the wall thickness in each is different. The side wall thickness in the middle section is reduced by about 36-40% of the side wall to 60-64% of the thickness in the upper section and the side wall thickness in the bottom section is reduced by about 16 to about 20% of the upper to 80-84% section sidewall thickness. A plurality of ribs are also used on the end walls to maintain the length dimension within the jar between opposing end walls.

Abstract: Trimming apparatus for cutting the side walls of containers to predetermined, dimensional requirements so that such containers will be properly sized for subsequent usage. The apparatus is comprised of support means for holding an uncut container and an adjustable cutter assembly adapted to move along the support means and cut the wall of the container along desired lines in a synchronized manner. Each of the cutters include at least two knives that track on the same cut line with the leading knife cutting only partially through the side wall of the container while the following knife completes the cut. The apparatus also includes loading means for loading uncut containers and means for removing the cut portions.

Abstract: A battery terminal post sealing system comprised of a bushing assembly designed to be mounted onto terminal posts subsequent to the battery cover installation. The bushings are designed to permit larger terminal post receiving holes in battery covers and also to provide a secure lead-to-lead seal with the terminal post and a sliding seal with the battery cover to easily accommodate growth of the positive plates.