Abstract: A lid with an adjustable "guillotine"-type pouring arrangement, which is especially adapted for mounting on the primary color or paint containers intended for car bodywork and which are employed in stirring machines. In this lid, a flat spring which is fastened with a rearward portion to the lid, in front of a stirring shaft of the stirring machine includes at its front side, a flange pressing against a sliding element and, at a distance from the fastening location, two vertically flanges arranged on either side of and proximate each of the longitudinal edges of the sliding element. Two helical coil springs are each connected, at the one end, to each of the flanges on the flat spring and, at the other end, to the rearward portion of the sliding element.

Abstract: A toy pistol capable of ejecting a continuous stream of water while simultaneously generating a sound and a flashing light. A d-c motor positioned within the toy pistol operates a pump to pump water from a water storage cartridge in order to cause water to be ejected continuously from the toy pistol. The d.c. motor also causes an eccentric cam to rotate, such rotation causing repeated stricking of a sound generating bar, which creates a sound imitating a gun. Operation of the motor additionally causes repeated opening and closing of an electrical circuit containing a light bulb positioned in the barrel of the gun, thereby creating a flashing light effect.

Abstract: A load-handling apparatus usable for mounting missiles on an aircraft comprises a low wheeled support frame provided with braking and steering facilities, a pair of separate, side-by-side cranked support arms pivoted at one end on the support frame and hydraulically linked for synchronized vertical movement relative to the support frame about a horizontal axis, and load engaging structure at the other end of each support arm. Each cranked support arm is double cranked, so that, in a side elevation, it has a stretched, flat-bottomed V-configuration and the arms are movable about a common horizontal pivot axis on the support frame by an hydraulic actuator, whereby the hydraulic fluid serves to couple the support arms together for synchronized movements. The hydraulic actuator includes a master hydraulic cylinder connecting the support frame and one support arm and a sleeve hydraulic cylinder connecting the support frame and the other support arm.

Abstract: Extrudable materials that polymerize when mixed can be stored in a dispenser that has no internal valve and contains a tubular cavity of uniform cross section and a piston with which the materials can be incrementally extruded. The polymerizable materials are separated by a barrier layer extending between the polymerizable materials over the length of the cavity. The material of the barrier layer is insoluble in each of the polymerizable materials while being dispersible in a mixture of them. The polymerizable materials and the material of the barrier layer have sufficiently similar rheologies at the temperature at which they are to be extruded from the dispenser to ensure against intermixing until after they emerge from the outlet.

Abstract: The unplugging apparatus includes a conduit which extends through the wall of an annular member to a generally cylindrical lance housing disposed within the annular member. The upper end of the lance housing is disposed above and proximate the elevation of the conduit. A bushing is disposed within the housing at its upper end and guides upward movement of a tube which is partially disposed within the housing. The tube carries a charge of combustible material and has an upper end disposed outside the housing and a bottom flared portion disposed within the housing. The bushing defines a stop surface for the bottom flared portion of the tube. A combustible collar is mounted on the tube upper end and surrounds a portion of the charge of combustible material which extends past the tube upper end.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for dispensing toxic granular, pelletized, or particulate material to vermin such as rodents including a hollow pipe member (11) defining a reservoir for the material to be dispensed and arranged to be supported in a hole (15) in the ground and extend upwardly therefrom, an open topped container (12) supported coaxially on the pipe (11), and an aperture (16) in the wall of the pipe adjacent to the container (12) so that toxic material may pass therethrough into the container and a cover (13) supported coaxially on the pipe (11) and extending over the container (12) to shield the container (12) from adverse weather conditions such as rain.

Abstract: A compact and re-usable ingate device for transferring molten metal to a mold during casting employs a substantially unitary structure resembling a trapezoidal block of refractory material. Within the block are a generally cylindrical rotation chamber, an inlet channel which receives the molten metal and injects it tangentially into the rotation chamber, so that the metal swirls rapidly to separate nonmetallic inclusions, and an outlet channel which conveys the cleaned metal to the mold. The rotation chamber may have a bottom that is positioned below the opening to the outlet channel and walls which slope outward slightly from the bottom to at least the opening, so that inclusions and metal that has solidified at the bottom can be removed from the rotation chamber. Alternately the outlet channel may open into the bottom at an eccentric position, so that all of the molten metal will be drained.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing device combined with a hat or helmet is disclosed. The beverage dispensing device consists of a rigid or semi-rigid hat or helmet with holders for holding a container on each side of the hat or helmet. A flexible tube placed inside of each container is joined to form a single tube that terminates in a person's mouth. A person placing the mouthpiece in his mouth and commencing the flow of beverage can enjoy the beverage while leaving his hands free.

Abstract: A device for dispensing plastic material from a bag-like container. A case surrounds the bag-like container. An opening in a wall of the case receives the spout of the bag-like container. A panel of the case is releasable and can be urged along the case while bearing on the bag-like container to cause discharge of contents of the bag-like container through the spout.

Abstract: A dispenser pump has pump chamber (34) whose volume is variable to draw up or discharge material, by the axial movement of a cup (25) on a stationary hollow stem (12). The seal (16) between them slides on an inner wall of the cup. A collector (30) at the lower end of the cup causes any material leaked past the seal to be guided inwardly to apertures (33) where it may drop to a body part (9) and pass via apertures (11') to a container (1) of the material.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing measured amounts of liquor from a liquor source under pressure. The apparatus includes a hand held nozzle with a thumb operated plunger valve and with the nozzle connected to the liquor source and a source of gas under pressure via a control valve and a liquor storage cylinder. Manual actuation of the dispenser valve on the nozzle controls the control valve which in turn actuates the storage cylinder to dispense the metered amount of liquor, with the storage cylinder being powered by the liquor source and with the control valve being powered by the gas source.

Abstract: A hatchway door for an elevator system which includes a smoke seal. The smoke seal includes a compression seal along the trailing edge of each door panel which engages as the panel reaches the fully closed position, an astragal seal along the leading edge which engages another panel or a return, and sealing arrangements associated with the top and bottom portions of each door panel which seal the associated gaps with a spring loaded cam action which translates horizontal movement of the door panel to vertical movement of each sealing arrangement.

Abstract: A plastic blow molded container (20) for holding liquids includes a rectangular body portion (22) having at least one rib (44,46) extending completely around the container and having a construction that facilitates assembly of a unitary valve (42) to a dispensing spout (40) while maintaining flatness of side walls of the container during use. Each rib (44,46) has curved rib portions (48) extending along a pair of longer side walls (28). Each rib also has a relatively shallow rib portion (50) adjacent one shorter side wall (30) to prevent excessive compression thereof as the unitary valve (42) is pressed onto the dispensing spout (40). Each rib also has a relatively deep rib portion (52) along another shorter side wall (32) to maintain its flatness with the container filled and supported on the one shorter side wall (30) for the liquid dispensing through the valve (42).

Abstract: Capacitively sensitive antennas are located at the closing edges of automatically controlled elevator doors to generate error signals by way of differential amplifiers if capacitively influenced by an obstacle or a disturbance. A door travel detector and pulse generator divide the entire door region into incremental travel distances of, for instance, one centimeter steps to control a compensator which consists of a threshold value detector, a forward/reverse counter and a digital/analog converter. Every error signal is subjected to compensation at every door movement for the associated travel distance increment and floor and the determined compensation value is stored for use in the next compensation cycle.

Abstract: A rotary nozzle system attached to the outlet of a metallurgical vessel to serve as a gate valve for controlling the rate of pouring of molten metal. A slide plate brick and bottom plate brick, each having a nozzle bore, are relatively rotated in a surface-to-surface contact condition to adjust the degree of communication opening of the nozzle bores. Each of the plate bricks is formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof with a flat portion for receiving the driving force for the relative reaction force at each of four locations arranged at angular intervals of 90.degree..

Abstract: The size of the gap separating first and second jaw members (26, 28) comprising a gripper arm is made adjustable by the provision of a translatable bracket (80) upon which an actuator (30) is supported. As the bracket (80) translates, so do the actuator (30) and a linkage (32) which connects a pivotable jaw member (28) to the actuator (30). Translation of the actuator (30) and linkage (32) changes the size of the gap separating the pivotable jaw member (28) and the other jaw member (26), thereby permitting the gripper arm to accommodate and engage articles of differing thicknesses.

Abstract: An outlet valve for a melt-containing vessel includes a lower insert piece mounted in the base of the vessel having an outlet bore passing therethrough from the inside to the outside of the vessel, and an elongate shaft located above and pressed down upon the lower insert piece. The shaft has a lower face mating with an upper face of the lower insert piece and is rotatable relative to the lower insert piece about a generally vertical axis. The bore through the lower insert piece is offset, at least at its upper end, from the axis of rotation. The shaft has a side opening at the lower end thereof capable of aligning with the top of the bore through the lower insert piece in at least one rotational position.

Abstract: Movable sensing arrangements are prone to damage, unable to position a load engaging device relative to a load for stacking purposes, and unable to controllably position the sensing arrangement. A movable sensing apparatus having a housing and first and second signaling devices mounted in the housing is provided. A guide rail assembly elevationally movably mounts the housing on a carriage assembly and an actuator controllably elevationally moves the housing along the guide rail assembly. A coupling connects the actuator to the housing and releases the housing from connection with the actuator in response to a force of a preselected magnitude being applied to the housing. Thus, the problems related to damage, stacking, and positioning are reduced. The movable sensing apparatus is particularly suited for use on an automatic guided unmanned vehicle having a lift mast assembly.

Abstract: An elevator cab having a platform, upstanding wall panels on the platform which define an enclosure having an opening, a door mounted to open and close the opening, and a strike post assembly for the door. The strike post assembly, which includes an inner stationary post and an outer post coupled together to define a vertically extending enclosure, includes hall lanterns mounted in the enclosure, and resilient door stops or bumpers mounted on the outer post. The outer post holds the lenses for the hall lanterns without apparent fastener hardware, and it further functions as a removable cover for the hall lanterns, while concealing a single vertical column of fastener hardware which fixes the outer post to the inner post behind the resilient door bumpers.

Abstract: A dispenser package comprising a relatively stiff flat sheet including a tough, high barrier layer secured to at least one surface thereof, a flexible sheet secured to one side of the relatively stiff sheet to form an enclosed flexible pouch or chamber adjacent the relatively stiff sheet, a cut pattern or fault line or other fault area scored or otherwise formed in the relatively stiff sheet generally along the transverse center line thereof, and at least one asymmetric protrusion displacing at least a portion of the fault line or fault pattern of the relatively stiff sheet, said protrusion preferably comprising an asymmetrical substantially semi- or split pyramidal shape.