Abstract: A device for use in a hand held hot melt gun to prevent drool of melted composition from the outlet thereof when the gun is not in use is described and claimed. In one embodiment of the invention the device comprises a melt body 10 having a melt chamber 12, resilient means provided by a coil spring 26 and means 36 for heating the melt body. When in use a rod of composition urged by a feeding force in a direction towards the melt body 10 is melted in the melt chamber 12 and is dispensed in molten condition from the outlet 20. When the feeding force is released after use the spring exerts sufficient force in a reverse direction to the direction of the feeding force to move the rod outwardly of the melt body, which relieves the pressure within the melt body and thereby substantially prevents further composition from drooling from the outlet.

Abstract: Battery with terminal posts having low resistance, high-strength tubular loop inserts. A lead receptacle encircled by a synthetic plastic molding surrounds the post. A weldment bead is between the post and the lead receptacle. Preferably the top of the post is rectangular and the connector cable crimped into the insert protrudes at about 45.degree. from the battery.

Abstract: Lead storage battery terminals are equipped with inserts of high conductivity, high strength metal, having protruding portions in the form of annular loops mounted at right angles to the terminals.