Abstract: An irrigation valve incorporates a valve body with an inlet, an outlet, a pressure chamber and a standpipe in fluid communication with the inlet. A solenoid operated valve train has a flow control inlet fitting, a solenoid actuating element movable between in inactivated position and an activated position responsive to a solenoid coil, and a threaded manual actuator rotatably movable between a first sealing position and a second open position. The valve train is operable in a first position with the solenoid actuating element in the inactivated position to produce hydraulic interconnection between the standpipe and the pressure chamber, a second position with the solenoid actuating element in the activated position producing hydraulic interconnection between the pressure chamber and an outlet port, and a third position with the threaded manual actuator in the second open position producing hydraulic interconnection between the pressure camber and the outlet port.

Abstract: An irrigation valve incorporates a valve body with an inlet, an outlet, a pressure chamber and a standpipe in fluid communication with the inlet. A solenoid operated valve train has a flow control inlet fitting, a solenoid actuating element movable between in inactivated position and an activated position responsive to a solenoid coil, and a threaded manual actuator rotatably movable between a first sealing position and a second open position. The valve train is operable in a first position with the solenoid actuating element in the inactivated position to produce hydraulic interconnection between the standpipe and the pressure chamber, a second position with the solenoid actuating element in the activated position producing hydraulic interconnection between the pressure chamber and an outlet port, and a third position with the threaded manual actuator in the second open position producing hydraulic interconnection between the pressure camber and the outlet port.

Abstract: A can holder is disclosed which is designed and constructed to provide the convenience of attaching the can holder to the belt or trousers of a user. The can holder structure consists of a primarily longitudinal, hollow cylinder having an open channel running lengthwise along the cylinder wall. The channel edges further are characterized by a left flare-out of the channel material and a parallel right flare-out of the channel. Each flare-out is further defined by upper and lower sections to which horizontal upper and lower supports are fastened. The means of attachment to a user's belt may be two looped straps attached to the upper support, or a semi-rigid belt clip affixed to the upper support. The axis of the can or other carried object will generally be aligned with the axis of the cy tinder.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for re-usable packaging of a lighting product include providing a container body to receive an electric lamp and a cover that can be repeatedly sealed and unsealed to the container. In an illustrative example, the lamp may be an AC LED lamp substantially located within the container body by a lamp locating feature on a bottom interior surface of the container body. In some embodiments, an interior surface of the lid may provide a projecting feature configured to positively retain the lamp in the lamp locating feature when the lid is installed on the container body. In various embodiments, the container body and the container lid may advantageously provide a protective package that may be sold as a kit, and may further provide a durable and reusable general purpose container system that may, for example, substantially reduce an environmental footprint associated with lamp packaging.

Abstract: A bale handling apparatus is mounted to a trailer and includes a frame, upper and lower bale cradles, cradle actuating hydraulic cylinders and upper and lower bale retaining means. Each bale cradle may be pivoted to eject bales. Each upper bale cradle is disposed directly above a lower bale cradle.

Abstract: A bale handling apparatus is mounted to a trailer and includes a frame, upper and lower bale cradles, cradle actuating hydraulic cylinders and upper and lower bale retaining means. Each bale cradle may be pivoted to eject bales. Each upper bale cradle is disposed directly above a lower bale cradle.