Abstract: The energy required for forced air drying fruits such as raisins, grapes, prunes, etc. is decreased by from 25 to 50 percent by substituting trays of molded thermoplastic resin for the wood trays now in use. Part of the increased efficiency comes from better contact of the air with the fruit and the balance of the improvement comes from the elimination of water absorption which has heretofore been present in the wood trays. The plastic trays also have much longer life.
Abstract: An inverted type syringe for use with a vial having a stopper piston closing at one end of the vial. Complementary male and female connectors on the upper end of the hub and the adjacent portion of the piston establish a push or pull connection between the piston and the hub. As the connectors are engaged, the piston is punctured so pressure on the vial causes ejection of the contents.
Abstract: A box which can be injection molded flat, erected in the field, and when empty knocked down for return shipment. Features include improved structure for holding the parts assembled and for withstanding the stresses of handling, shipping and storage.
Abstract: An inverted type syringe for use with a vial having a stopper piston closing at one end of the vial. Complementary male and female connectors on the upper end of the hub and the adjacent portion of the piston establish a push or pull connection between the piston and the hub. As the connectors are engaged, the piston is punctured so pressure on the vial causes ejection of the contents.
Abstract: A syringe using a pre-filled vial as its barrel and the vial stopper as its piston for expelling liquid from the vial. The stopper has a fill opening large enough to serve as a vent during filling and a plug sealed in said opening after filling. The plug has a puncturable diaphragm for establishing communication between the liquid contents of the vial and the needle of the syringe.