Abstract: A shipping container includes a hexagonal carton having six walls extending between top and bottom ends of the carton, and a gimbal assembly contained within the carton and supported only by pivot connections to an opposed pair of the walls. The gimbal assembly comprises a normally horizontal ring supported by the pivot connections to the side walls, a normally vertical cradle pivotally connected at diametrically opposed points to the ring, and a product platform connected to the cradle below its pivot axis. Since the cradle and product platform have a combined center of gravity below the pivot axis, the cradle tends to remain in a vertical plane regardless of how the carton is turned. The top and bottom ends are preferably formed by six triangular flaps each slightly oversize, so that the flaps toggle to a locked, non-coplanar position upon closure.

Abstract: A multiaxial pipe system is provided particularly for use in underground fuel transfer between a fuel storage tank and one or more dispensing pumps. The pipe system includes a primary fuel flow line and a vapor recovery line mounted within a common outer containment conduit. Adapter fittings are provided on the ends of the fuel flow and vapor recovery lines for quick and easy connection to biaxial pipe fittings located respectively at the fuel storage tank and at each dispensing pump.

Abstract: Pop-up items are provided which can either be mounted in three-dimensional form on a suitable supporting surface by means of pressure-sensitive adhesive carried by the item or can be affixed to facing panels of a letter or pages of a book. The item may include one or more basepieces plus a pop-up element or a pop-up element alone in the form of one or two panels. When one basepiece is attached, or when mounted between facing panels, upon opening, the pop-up element assumes a three-dimensional configuration as a result of pressure-sensitive adhesive bonding to the surface of a facing panel or page. A variety of methods for the mass production of such pop-up items from a continuous web, e.g., the printed and die-cut web from a web press, facilitate their inexpensive fabrication. These items are preferably marketed or distributed in groups, e.g.

Abstract: Promotional pieces including pop-up structures and methods for mass production on a web press or the like are disclosed. After manipulating the web to create a double thickness in a region of two pop-up panels, die-cutting of the double-thickness region creates an identical pattern along edges of these panels which creates a desired artistic effect found earlier in hand-assembled items. These pieces may have a pop-up structure which includes a tunnel-like construction having apertures formed along a hinge line between two panels. Die-cutting may also be performed along both edges of a pair of folded-over pop-up panels.

Abstract: An improved method for making promotional pieces wherein a high speed web-press operation results in mass-production of attractive pieces which include three or more interconnected pop-up panels which assume a three-dimensional shape when the outer folder is opened. The preferred method utilizes a plurality of longitudinal slitting and folding steps, together with the application of glue lines in strategic locations, and culminates in the transverse cutting of the continuous moving web to separate each blank in series from the next. A continuous web is preferably longitudinally slit into at least three continuous ribbons which are then manipulated and associated with one another to create an endless series of interconnected pop-up assemblies atop a ribbon consisting of two side-by-side basepieces. In an alternative method, only two ribbons are employed, and pieces having a false backbone are created.

Abstract: Promotional pieces in the form of printed items made from paper or other suitable sheet material are designed for mass production of a web press operation. After die-cutting and adhesive application, a printed continuous web is subjected to a series of manipulating steps of folding and/or severing and/or trimming to produce a folded, continuous web that can be transversely severed into a series of identical items, each including a pop-up assembly located between a pair of basepieces arranged in a folder-like construction. Upon the opening of the folder, a pair of pop-up panels interconnected along a central fold line rise from the planes of the respective basepieces carrying along therewith a placard, which may be a coupon or the like, that is prominently displayed in association with one of the pop-up panels in an attention-attracting mode.

Abstract: Methods for making promotional or advertising pieces containing pop-ups on a web-press by initially printing and die-cutting a continuous web of sheet material to produce an endless series of blanks, each extending transversely across the web and being arranged to create an identical piece or folder containing one or more pop-ups. A suitable adhesive pattern is applied to the web, usually closely following the die-cutting operation which cuts at least one tab and, if desired, contours one or more of the pop-up panels. Each blank contains a pair of front and rear basepieces, a pop-up panel and a tab-containing panel, either one or both of which panels includes an actuator section. Either the tab-containing panel or the tab is adhesively affixed to the undersurface of the pop-up panel, and the other is adhesively attached to the interior surface of the rear basepiece.

Abstract: An insulating device for a beverage container including a flexible insulating sleeve for receiving a beverage container therein. A cover is provided for covering the top opening of the insulating device. A strap is provided to cover the bottom of the insulating device whereby the beverage container cannot pass through the insulating device. The cover is provided with two fastening devices whereby the cover may be secured over the beverage container or may be looped around to form a handle for the insulating device. A belt loop is also provided on the insulating device whereby the entire device may be secured to a belt.

Abstract: A motorcycle swingarm is shown in which each arm is an extrusion of lightweight metal which in cross-section is a diamond with a cross rib and integral upper and lower fins. The upper fin is the larger, and is shaped to taper from both ends. The arms are bent slightly intermediate their ends, and at one end have a sleeve bearing welded thereto. At such one end, arcuate plates are also located between the arms and welded to them. At their other ends, each arm is slotted to receive an oblong slotted block which is welded to the arm. Also, the arms intermediate their ends have tabs welded thereto for providing connection points for shock absorbers and chain tensioners.

Abstract: A rotatable hanging device comprises a main member having a substantially central bore therethrough which is adapted to receive a screw, or the like, for rotatably mounting same to a horizontal surface, such as a ceiling. An elongated generally U-shaped suspension member depends from and extends downwardly from the main member. The suspension member is selectively openable by means of a latch or lock mechanism to permit an object to be hung to pass therethrough.

Abstract: An extendible tower is disclosed and includes a plurality of nestable tower sections that may be raised from a telescoping, nested position to an extended position and support a load thereat. A plurality of inverted hydraulic cylinders are located within the tower sections and are also nestable in a collapsed position. Upon receipt of hydraulic pressure, the cylinders move upwardly and extend the nested tower sections. In this regard, the hydraulic cylinder group is secured at opposite ends to a base and to the upper tower section with no securement intermediate along the length thereof. Each hydraulic cylinder and each tower section is provided with means to couple the particular section or cylinder to the next adjacent section or cylinder so as to permit continued raising thereof.

Abstract: A rotatable hanging device comprises a main member having a substantially central bore therethrough which is adapted to receive a screw, or the like, for rotatably mounting same to a horizontal surface, such as a ceiling. An elongated suspension or hooked member extends downwardly from the main member. Preferably, the main member has additional bores therethrough on either side of the central bore and a recess in the upper surface thereof and in which the additional bores open. Preferably, the suspension or hooked member is of wire-like material, the ends of which extend through the additional bores and which are bent over or otherwise deformed so as to prevent their passing out again through said additional bores. Alternatively, the main member and suspension or hooked member are integrally formed.