Abstract: An arrangement for protecting a waste water line from plugging due to debris includes a pipe with spikes projecting upstream toward the oncoming waste water flow.

Abstract: There is disclosed a family of structurally related extrusions which find broad utility as edge and comer trim and connectors for counter tops, cabinet faces and other sheet-like panels. The extrusions serve as joinders or couplers to cover and to protect exposed edges of the panels, to increase the load capacity of the panels, and to enhance the visual appearance thereof. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the extrusion defines spaced parallel arms forming a U-shaped channel into which an elongate edge of the panel is slidably received. Integrally-formed extensions of the arms define flanges forming coextensive opposed upper and lower slots for securing a decorative plate-like band to seat therewithin along a lineal expanse of the elongate extrusion. A wall bridging between upper and lower arms of the extrusion is formed with post means for insertion of a screw-like fastener therethrough for securing the extrusion in place against the presented end face of the sandwiched panel.

Abstract: A machine for closing the lids of a box, especially overfilled agricultural produce boxes. The flaps of a paper box are individually closed and pressed shut to compact the contents within the box, and make ready for fastening the lid closed. The machine includes a continuously moving conveyor means on which the boxes are placed for movement through the closing and compacting portions of the machine and into and out of the lifting and fastening portion of the machine. Belt means and movable and stationary finger means are used in combination with a compacting mechanism to close the flaps and compact the box. A lifting device between and below the conveyor means lifts the boxes off of the moving conveyor into engagement with a fastening device that fastens the flaps of each box shut before it is lowered back onto the conveyor belt for movement out of the machine. The lifting device is a platform operated by a lifting mechanism which may be guided by a parallel or encircling telescoping tube.

Abstract: A box sealing apparatus on which a box with the bottom flaps folded is positioned on an anvil-type holder supported on a moveable arm. The folded box is then manually pushed into contact with a sealing mechanism. The sealing mechanism has a contacting face that is angularly displaced from the horizontal so that the anvil-type holder has an identical angular position when the anvil holder contacts the contacting face. After the box flaps are sealed, the holder with the sealed box thereupon is returned to the operator by gravitational force for removal of the sealed box.

Abstract: A machine for closing the lids of a box, especially over filled agricultural produce boxes. The flaps of a paper box are individually closed and pressed shut to compact the contents within the box, and make ready for fastening the lid closed. The machine includes a motor driven conveyor means on which the boxes are placed for movement through the closing and compacting portions of the machine and into and out of the fastening portion of the machine. Belt means and movable and stationary finger means are used in combination with a compacting mechanism to close the flaps and compact the box. A lifting device between and below the conveyor means lifts the boxes off of the moving conveyor into engagement with a fastening device that fastens the flaps of each box shut before it is lowered back onto the conveyor belt for movement out of the machine.