Abstract: A safety valve assembly for use with a portable container, such as for dispensing fuel to a vehicular gas tank, where the valve assembly features a pair of fluid sealing members to be manually activated to effect dispensing of the fluid from the container. A first of said sealing members includes a magnetizable float member that further functions to automatically shut-off the fluid dispensing procedure before the receiving receptacle overflows, thus avoiding a problem with unwanted spillage. The second sealing member is activated by applying pressure to the container against the receiving receptacle, whereby premature spillage is further avoided during transporation of the fluid filled container. Finally, a rotatable lock mechanism, in the form of a camming system, is provided.

Abstract: An automatic shut-off valve assembly having particular utility in a portable container of the type for dispensing fluid, such as fuel into a vehicle gas tank, where speed, safety and convenience are prime requirements. The valve assembly includes a spring biasing mechanism to effect opening and closing of the valve assembly. The assembly further includes a generally circular, hollow housing containing a slidably movable insert, which receives the spring, where the spring effects an automatic closing of the assembly, but yields upon the application of axial pressure to open the assembly.

Abstract: A portable, illuminated, drinking vessel assembly for receiving a variety of sizes of liquid containing drinking vessels, such as an infant's bottle. The assembly comprises a generally circular, vessel receiving housing formed of a light-weight material, such as may be molded of a semi-rigid foam. The housing includes a base having a central cavity mounting a light and power source. Further, the housing includes an upstanding circular side wall terminating in an annular surface to define a vessel receiving recess. Within the wall are plural radially and upwardly extending, light transmitting, fiber optic filament segments. The respective segments extend from positions in close proximity to the light to the annular surface. By the use of a movable wheel, having different color filters, between the light and the respective filament segments, movement of the wheel effects a changing color light pattern about the annular surface.

Abstract: A planetary ratchet wrench with an optional add-on pipe cutting tool. The basic tool includes first and second intermeshing gear members, where one of the gear members includes a pair of arcuate shaped segments, pivotally engaged, that open to receive a pipe connection and close to form a continuous circular gear member. To the second of the gear members, a ratchet arm, removably secured to the second gear member, is provided to effect rotation of the respective gear members. Stabilizing arm is provided to allow the rotation of the gear members from a position remote from the meshing gear members. Further, a pipe cutting tool may be an add-on to the tool for rotation with the first of the gear members.

Abstract: A communication system for detecting mail at remotely located mail receptacles, where the receptacle mounts a battery powered, intermittently operable radio transceiver. The transceiver preferably includes a pair of infrared light beams and a beam reflective membrane, where a reflected beam, i.e. reads itself or other beam, indicates no-mail, whereas an interrupted beam causes a signal to be generated to indicate the presence of mail. The signal is picked up by a radio frequency polling transceiver relay, which in turn relays the signal to one or more, fixed or mobile, radio transceivers.

Abstract: A dual roller assembly adapted to simultaneously rotate along perpendicular surfaces. The roller assembly comprises a pair of telescopically engaging shaft members sized to rotate and move axially of one another. A first of the shaft member, mounts first and second interfitting cylindrical members receiving a rotary caster ball, where the rotary caster ball is supported for rotative movement within the roller unit formed by the interfitting cylindrical members, by a first ball bearing ring. The second shaft member mounts a cylindrical cap member for receiving a second ball bearing ring in rotary contact with the second cylindrical member, and finally, the second shaft member further mounts a fixed annular ring spaced from the cylindrical cap member, and an encircling compression spring on the second shaft member extending between the cylindrical cap member and the annular ring, to provide shock obsorbing features thereto.

Abstract: Disclosure is directed to two preferred embodiments for a multi-chamber dispensing apparatus, particularly useful for home owners, for dispensing one or more different water transmittable products. The apparatus, to work in conjunction with conventional hose sections, includes plural chambers, each with a metering valve to adjust the flow of product from the respective chambers. One or more of the metering valves may be opened to effect a mixing of product, if desired.