Abstract: Bundles of chaff fibers are fed into a rotating preacceleration chamber having a diverging outlet. The chaff fibers are rotated with the preacceleration chamber and are forced radially outward by centrifugal force. A feed mechanism forces the rotating chaff fibers toward the diverging outlet from which they are propelled outwardly at a high velocity and at an angle almost orthogonal to the rotational axis of the chaff dispenser.

Abstract: The apparatus of this invention is designed to dispense material from a container. The container is placed on a base of the apparatus between a pair of hydraulically or pneumatically operated telescoping rods that are secured to the base. A cross bar which bridges the rods is secured to the top end of each rod. This cross bar carries two pump motors and a pair of spaced apart rods. The pair of spaced apart rods are each secured to the cross bar at one end and to a follower plate at the other end. The follower plate is surrounded by wipers and if the material that is to be dispensed must be heated before it can be dispensed, either one of two embodiments of an integrally fabricated combination heater-follower plate with wipers is utilized in place of the follower plate. In addition, optional heat radiating fins may be secured to the bottom of either of the two integrally fabricated combination heater-follower plates, if desired.

Abstract: A machine, for delivery of metered quantities of granular material, comprising a hopper, a discharge outlet, and a metering device in the lower regions of the hopper for conveying measured quantities of granular material between said hopper and said discharge outlet, said metering device comprising a rotary member with peripheral flutes defining peripheral recesses in said member which recesses are, when the member is rotated, successively charged with granular contents from said hopper, peripherally closed by an internal surface of said hopper, and open at the discharge outlet to permit discharge of the conveyed material, characterized in that said recesses are closed by a wear member after exposure to the hopper contents and before closure by said hopper surface.

Abstract: A relatively rigid linch pin having a portion of serpentine shape extending loosely through a transverse bore in a bolt, serves to oppose sliding of a collar or the like from the bolt; the serpentine character of said portion of the linch pin permitting easy sliding of said pin into said bore while opposing dislodgment of the linch pin from the bolt.

Abstract: A hot-melt adhesive with controllable self-melting capability comprising an adhesive composition and a pyrotechnic composition coextensively joined forming an integral self-supporting unit is disclosed. A method of forming an adhesive bond or seal with the hot-melt adhesive is also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel salt and pepper shaker that can be conveniently carried in a person's pocket or purse so to always be handy when eating away from home; the device consisting of a fountain-penshaped assembly comprised of two cylindrical cases screwed together at their ends one of which contains salt and the other contains pepper, and the outer ends of the cases being perforated so the content can be shaken out.

Abstract: Apparatus for drawing liquids into, and expelling liquids from, a pipette including a housing comprising a hand-held pistol grip to which is connected a pipette-supporting portion. Valve means mounted on the pistol grip beneath two fingers of the user permit selective application of pressure or vacuum to one end of the pipette for drawing the liquid into, and expelling the liquid from, the pipette.

Abstract: A boxlike container has a pour spout top. The spout is located in the center of one side and has a shape which may be opened by squeezing the box corners. The spout may be closed by pushing it shut, with pressure against two pressure points.

Abstract: A small hand-held dispenser of the pump variety, comprising a container and a cooperable dispenser pump construction adapted to be carried by the container. The pump per se is secured therein by means of a unique plastic closure which is in the form of an inverted, dish-shaped member. The closure has relatively thin walls enabling it to be readily molded, and has a depending peripheral flange with an internal bead which is forced over an external shoulder on the rim of the container so as to effect a snap fit therewith. In one embodiment, the flange has a depending portion which extends downward a substantial distance beyond the location of the internal bead, so as to minimize the likelihood of the flange being cracked either during or after the forced bypass of the bead and container shoulder. The plastic closure not only securely mounts the pump assemblage, but also effects a leak-proof connection with the container while at the same time simplifying the assembly operations and tooling.

Abstract: A nozzle for a pressurized can of whipped topping is constructed to facilitate attachment of a color dispenser characterized as including a source of coloring matter and a distributor ring having a plurality of nozzles spaced apart about its inner circumference and arranged in flow communication with the source.

Abstract: Apparatus for feeding to a mold a plasticized synthetic material containing a foaming agent, the apparatus using a heated extruder and its associated transfer cylinder which emits the material in a thin stream by means of a nozzle.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a feeding and rectifying method and apparatus for orienting articles of manufacture in a predetermined manner onto a moving conveyor means. The feeding and rectifying apparatus comprises essentially a system of maintaining a supply of articles in a hopper through which the articles are randomly discharged. The dispensing of the articles from the hopper is attained by effecting relative rotation between the discharge means and the hopper, and orientation or rectification of the articles thus removed is effected by cooperating camming means and gauging means mounted for relative rotation with respect to one another operating on the article.

Abstract: An automatic mixed drink dispensing apparatus includes a housing including a secured liquor receiving zone which receives a plurality of liquor containers. The housing also receives syrup containers, a water container, and a carbon dioxide container. An ice chest is mounted in the upper portion of the housing and has a liquid chilling apparatus in the bottom thereof. A dispensing head is mounted on the housing and extends into a mixed drink preparation zone. Drains extend from a point in the mixed drink preparation zone beneath the dispensing head and from a point in the bottom of the ice chest to a drain pan slidably supported in the bottom of the housing. Liquor pumps function to withdraw liquor from the liquor containers and to discharge the liquor through the dispensing head. The syrup containers are pressurized with carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide container, whereby syrup is caused to flow through the liquid chilling apparatus and through the dispensing head.

Abstract: A foam dispensing device having a foaming member and valve system in a flexible container designed to produce a quality foam when the container is pressurized regardless of the position of the container.