Abstract: A device for monitoring the temperature and pressure of a liquid coolant in a cooling system having a sealant which seals around a needle from a pressure or temperature probe and re-seals itself upon removal of the needle. The sealant is fitted within an axial bore within the monitoring device. The needles of the pressure and temperature probes puncture the sealant and are adapted to be in communication with the cooling system. The monitoring device further includes a pressure relief probe for rapid decrease of the cooling system pressure. The invention may be for testing a closed pressurized system using the pressure probe with a valve or other orifice for pressurizing the system.

Abstract: A thermochromic level indicator for determining the level of a material inside a container includes a temperature responsive strip including at least two thermochromic materials of different opacities and transition temperatures, the thermochromic materials with greater opacity having relatively lower transition temperatures than the thermochromic materials with lesser opacities. Other accurate thermochromic level indicators are also disclosed.

Abstract: A filter gauge comprising a piston operable in a pressurized cylinder, the piston having a rod which projects from the cylinder, and grippers mounted within the cylinder and accommodating movement of the piston and rod having indicia indicating the lowest pressure reached in the cylinder as a water conduit to which the cylinder is connected is being drained. The grippers prevent the rod from moving in the opposite or extending direction as the cylinder is being pressured gradually by the water seeping through the filter and equalizing the pressure at both sides thereof.

Abstract: A crush indicating device is disclosed which is designed to be attached to an object or a container for the purpose of indicating whether the object or container subsequently is subjected to excessive force, acceleration or shock. The indicator device has a contrasting agent reservoir filled with a contrasting agent, an absorbing wick and a compressible wall. The compressible wall extends between the wick and the reservoir, holding them in a fixed apart relationship while the wall is uncompressed. Application of force to the device compresses the wall and brings the wick into contact with the reservoir. The wick absorbs contrasting agent from the reservoir, resulting in a marked visible change in the wick which signifies that excessive force has been applied to the device. A base is located at one end of the wall, supporting the reservoir and providing means to attach the device to an object or container. A transparent cover sheet is located at the opposite end of the wall.

Abstract: A water closet with a tilting cover acting as a bowl includes one mobile portion forming a bowl for receiving solid and liquid matter and pivoting around a horizontal axis and able by rotating through approximately 180.degree. to occupy two positions, namely one position for the bowl receiving the matter and the other position when the bowl is upturned and with one fixed portion disposed under the bowl and into which the contents of the bowl is emptied when the latter passes from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A wear indicator for a latex product having an underlying latex structure comprises an outer layer positioned over the latex structure. The outer layer comprises latex having a particulate filler for establishing pores in the layer and a soluble colorant that leaches out of the pores. The leaching of colorant is simulative of wear of the latex product since leaching of the colorant occurs through degrading environmental exposure.

Abstract: A display device for use with vehicles comprising a wind sock and a mounting unit adapted to secure with the window of a vehicle to carry the wind sock above the top of the vehicle. The wind sock is tapered from front to rear. The mounting unit retains the forward end of the wind sock open and in a vertical position. The mounting unit securely fastens with the vehicle in a removable manner.

Abstract: Disclosure is a luminous pointer made of a light emission element of the inorganic substance dispersion type, high in accuracy of reading, and low in cost. The light emission element of the inorganic substance dispersion type is shaped as a rod, and includes a linear metal core, an electrically-insulating reflective layer made of an enamel and disposed on the core, a fluorescent light emission layer which is made of an enamel and a fluorescent substance dispersed therein and is disposed on the reflective layer, an electroconductive film disposed on the light emission layer and capable of being electrically connected to the core, and an outer electrically-insulating layer disposed on the film. The film has at least one slit which has a width smaller than the diameter of the luminous pointer and extends as a luminously visible portion in the longitudinal direction of the film. An intermediate electrically-insulating layer made of an enamel may be provided between the light emission layer and the film.

Abstract: An indicator for attachment to objects to display elapsed times and/or changes of state, in which a visible display is brought about by color change of the indicator upon reaction of chemical substances and with destruction of a barrier preliminarily separating the chemical substances. The barrier is a separating or covering layer that can be penetrated by selective pitting by a chemical substance preliminarily enclosed by the barrier. An embodiment of the invention includes selective pitting of the barrier member with a resulting visible change of the indicator. Another embodiment of the invention includes initial separation of two chemical substances that can react with one another with visible change, of which at least one reacts chemically with the barrier for the latter's penetration.

Abstract: A vehicular steering wheel horn surface receives a pad member, having an adhesive layer for adherence of the pad member to provide for projection for enhanced physical indication of the horn surface in use.

Abstract: Flagpole noise silencers are comprised of flag halyard fender rings or brackets and resiliently banded flag retainer hooks that will prevent the wind driven halyards and flag retainer hooks from striking the flagpole thus eliminating an undesirable source of noise pollution.

Abstract: An indicator particularly useful for indicating the increase in temperature for a bus bar joint, includes a first sheet-like member hingedly attached to a second sheet-like member. The first member is magnetically or adhesively attached to the bus duct cover. The second member is attached to the first member by a heat-sensitive adhesive. When the adhesive loses its adhesive properties upon reaching a predetermined temperature, the second member pivots down from the first member to provide an indication of an abnormal bus bar joint temperature.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is for installation in a garage and provides an indicator denoting garage door status as well as the desired parked location of an automobile. A support assembly is attachable to the garage structure, and includes an elongate member along which a cord is entrained. One end of the cord carries the visual indicator in the driver's vision while the remaining end of the cord terminates at the upper end of the garage door. A pair of guides for the cord are housed in the elongate member and enable adjustment of indicator position and of the amount of slack, if any, in the cord. A segment of the cord is elastic. A bracket of the support assembly includes an angular portion for locating the indicator within the driver's field of vision.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid level detection apparatus using the Archimedean principle suited for the measurement of the level of a liquid, in particular a high temperature molten metal. The liquid level detection apparatus is comprised of a probe (3) which inserted in a molten metal (2) and receives a buoyancy corresponding to the level of the liquid, an arm (4) which is supports the probe at one end, a support (7) which supports the arm, a force detector (8) which is provided under the other end of the arm and detects the buoyancy received by the probe through the arm, and a signal processing means (13) which performs operational processing on the electrical output signals of the force detector and finds the level corresponding to the output.

Abstract: The invention provides novel, improved wear indicating brush filaments and novel, improved coextrusion process for their manufacture. Essentially, the filaments of the present invention are coextruded filaments which include a longitudinal surface providing a boundary about the cross-sectional area of the filament and the longitudinal surface and/or the cross-sectional area presents a two colored region adapted to provide a visual signal indicative of wear in response to filament use. The filaments can be natural or synthetic materials. In filaments of the present invention, the colored region provides an initial color or color intensity viewable to the user. As wear is produced by continuing use of the filaments, the intensity of the colored region changes to a point which signals the user that the filament no longer provides the requisite performance characteristics for effectively performing its assigned function.

Abstract: A numerical device (10) for recording and display of individual numbers, symbols and other indicia. The display can incorporate an infinite number of indicia in rows, columns and the like to represent thousands, hundreds, tens, and single digits and the like. The normal length of each column would be up to a maximum of ten numbers. The numerals are encapsulated in a plastic containment housing (12) having chambers which contain a fluid. By depressing a particular number at a particular location, the fluid is displaced from that location and the contrasting color at the rear of the liquid containment area becomes visible after the opaque liquid has been displaced from that particular location. Each column of numbers, e.g., tens, hundreds etc. would be separately contained on, or adjacent to, one common fluid access compartment. Adjacent numeral chambers are joined by a connecting tube (32). The device (10) would normally be overcovered with an overlay membrane-(54) of paper or the like.

Abstract: A bookmark for identifying a single page and a location on that page by its position in the book with respect to indicia for odd-numbered pages and even-numbered pages and indicia for page locations printed on the bookmark.

Abstract: A fire safety interior door marker including a plate with a front side and a rear side. The front side has a reflective surface area and a tactile surface area. The rear side of the plate is provided with an adhesive backing, normally covered by a release sheet, for securing the plate to an exit door or beneath a window Also disclosed is a method for visually and tactually indicating the location of an escape door or window for use during a fire in a building.

Abstract: A water recirculation system which derives energy from an available pressurized tap water supply to filter and return previously discharged water to a water discharge device. A system embodiment includes a shower head and a tap water powered pump for returning water discharged from the shower head to the pump for mixing with the supplied tap water for delivery to the shower head inlet.

Abstract: A flag holder for attachment to a standard highway sign, for holding a pair of symmetrically arrayed warning flags at the top of the sign, and for permitting the flags to be folded downwardly for transport and storage. When used on roll-up highway signs the flags may be rolled up along with the roll-up sign. The holder includes an elongated rigid holder body which is adapted for attachment adjacent the top of a standard rigid or roll-up highway warning sign. Attachment is by means of bolts in the case of a rigid sign, or at least one clamp attached to the body for fixedly securing the body to the strut or brace of a roll-up sign. A pair of elongated flag staffs are pivotally attached at one end to the holder body and each has a flexible warning flag at the other end.