Abstract: A cigarette includes a longitudinally segmented combustible fuel element, and a substrate carrying tobacco extract and glycerin positioned physically separate from the fuel element. The fuel element is composed of a carbonaceous material and is extruded in such a manner that when positioned within the cigarette, its extrusion axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cigarette. The fuel element includes a burning segment at one end, a base segment at the opposite end, and an isolation segment between the burning and base segments. A metal cartridge is radially spaced from the longitudinal outer periphery of the burning segment of the fuel element. A retaining member grasps the base segment of the fuel element and holds the fuel element securely in place within the cigarette.

Abstract: A heat conductive capsule which carries or contains an aerosol forming material for use in smoking articles which upon heating ruptures or otherwise undergoes a change in structure to release at least a portion of the aerosol forming material, which aerosol resembles tobacco smoke, but preferably contains no more than a minimal amount of incomplete combustion or pyrolysis products.The preferred smoking article of the present invention provides an aerosol "smoke" which is chemically simple, consisting essentially of air, oxides of carbon, water, and the aerosol which carries any desired flavor or other desired volatile materials, and trace amounts of other materials.One especially preferred embodiment of the present smoking article comprises a short combustible carbonaceous fuel element, encapsulated aerosol forming substance, and a relatively long mouthend piece. The capsule is preferably formed from a heat conductive metal such as aluminum foil.

Abstract: The present invention preferably relates to a smoking article which is capable of producing substantial quantities of aerosol, both initially and over the useful life of the product, without significant thermal degradation of the aerosol former and without the presence of substantial pyrolysis or incomplete combustion products or sidestream aerosol.The article of the present invention is able to provide the user with the sensations and benefits of cigarette smoking without the substantial combustion products produced by burning tobacco in a conventional cigarette. In addition, the article may be made virtually ashless so that the user does not have to remove any ash during use.Preferred embodiments of the present smoking article comprise a short combustible carbonaceous fuel element, a heat stable, preferably particulate alumina, substrate bearing an aerosol forming substance, an efficient insulating means, and a relatively long mouthend piece.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present cigarette comprise a roll or rod of tobacco wrapped by a paper wrapper, a short conbustible carbonaceous fuel element encircled by a resilient insulating member, a physically separate smoke generator including smoke forming substance located within a heat conductive container, the tobacco forming a jacket around the container and the smoke generator, and a relatively long mouthend piece.These cigarettes provide the smoker with the taste, satisfaction, feel and aroma of a cigarette without burning tobacco. Preferred cigarettes are capable of producing substantial quantities of smoke, both initially and over the useful life of the product, without thermal degradation of the smoke former and without the presence of substantial pyrolysis or incomplete combustion products or sidestream smoke.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cigarettes and other smoking articles, as well as disposable cartridges for such smoking articles, which utilize compact carbonaceous fuel elements, and which provide low levels, i.e., less than about 10 mg, of carbon monoxide (CO) to the smoker. In general, these high density (about 0.7 to 1.5 g/cc) fuel elements have a plurality of passageways therein or thereon, and further comprise at least about 80-90% carbon by weight. The fuel elements are less than about 7 mm in length, preferably from about 3 to 6.5 mm, most preferably from about 5.5 to 6.0 mm, and less than about 7 mm in diameter, preferably from about 4.0 to 6.5 mm, and most preferably from about 4.8 to 6.0 mm.

Abstract: A wobbling water distributor head mounted at the end of an angularly disposed tubular water-transporting arm. The base of the distributor head is mounted loosely between spaced shoulders. The wobbling motion of the head causes the distributor arm to traverse a circular path. The area sprinkled is controlled by varying the distance between the shoulders as the distributor arm rotates.

Abstract: The present invention preferably relates to a smoking article which is capable of producing substantial quantities of aerosol, both initially and over the useful life of the product, without significant thermal degradation of the aerosol former and without the presence of substantial pyrolysis or incomplete combustion products or sidestream aerosol.Preferred embodiments of the present smoking article comprise a short combustible carbonaceous fuel element, a physically separate aerosol generating means including an aerosol forming substance, a physically separate tobacco jacket around at least the aerosol generating means, and a relatively long mouth end piece.The articles of the present invention provide the user with taste, feel and aroma, associated with the smoking of conventional cigarettes. Tobacco in many embodiments of this invention is burned to provide a sidestream aroma and smoke. In other embodiments, tobacco does not burn, but still provides tobacco flavors to the aerosol delivered to the user.

Abstract: A smoking article which delivers to a smoker during each puff a flowstream having a higher concentration of smoke during the first portion of the puff and a lower concentration of smoke during the remainder of the puff.

Abstract: Lawn sprinkler incorporating a novel water distributing head having a "wobbling" motion. The base of the head is mounted loosely between shoulders near the end of a tubular water-supplying support arm. A water jet emerging from a nozzle at the end of the arm strikes internal vanes at the discharge end of the distributor head to cause the wobbling action. The support arm is journaled within a vertical bearing, and the action of the water jet causes the arm to be driven slowly through a circular path.

Abstract: A fluid pumping agitator for use in a vertical axis automatic clothes washing machine which pumps wash liquid from an inlet in the skirt portion of the agitator to an outlet in the barrel portion of the agitator. The agitator pumps liquid in one rotational direction of its oscillatory rotational movement. The barrel portion has a chamber in which can be placed wash liquid treatment means such as a filter.

Abstract: A filter and dispenser system for an automatic washer is provided in which a liquid pumping agitator with a top mounted nozzle directs the wash liquid selectively at different locations to perform various functions throughout the washing cycle.

Abstract: A fluid pumping agitator for use in a vertical axis automatic clothes washing machine which pumps wash liquid from a central inlet communicating with the tub to an outlet communicating with the basket to reduce the volume of liquid required in a washing cycle. The agitator pumps liquid in both directions of its oscillatory rotational movement.

Abstract: A centrifugal soil separator for use in dishwashers and the like. A portion of the dishwashing liquid being circulated during the dishwashing operation is directed against a housing wall portion of the soil separator to spin the separator at high speed. The separator defines a soil collecting portion to which soil pumped through the separator is directed so as to be separated from the dishwashing liquid. Pumping of the liquid through the separator is a function of the rotation of the separator. Washing liquid may be directed reversely through the separator upon completion of the washing cycle for washing out the collected soil from the separator and permitting it to be disposed of through the normal drain structure of the dishwasher. The separator may be rotated during the washing-out operation for improved automatic cleaning thereof.

Abstract: In a clothes washer an agitator that is also a water pump draws water from the zone between the basket and the tub of the clothes washer and pumps it to the inside of the basket thereby raising the water level in the area where washing occurs during agitation and also promoting good clothes roll-over action in the treatment zone. A method of laundering articles includes the step of pumping laundering liquid into a treatment zone and radially outwardly along a lower portion of the zone during agitation to obtain a desired level of laundering liquid in the part of the zone where laundering occurs.

Abstract: An automatic washing machine of the vertical axis, oscillating agitator type promotes an improved rollover washing action. A separate lower camming element beneath the skirt portion of the upper, oscillating agitator is moved in a stepwise, unidirectional rotation about the axis and carries on an outer periphery thereof at least one ramp surface inclined upwardly opposite its direction of rotation. A clutch arrangement between the agitator skirt and the camming element effects positive rotation of the element during a portion of each one-half cycle of agitator oscillation, leaving the element at rest during the other part of the oscillation cycle. In one embodiment a ratchet-type clutch is employed having inclined teeth on the agitator skirt and spaced-apart, oppositely-inclined lugs or notches on a cooperating portion of the camming element.

Abstract: In a clothes washer an agitator that is also a water pump draws water from the zone between the basket and the tub of the clothes washer and pumps it to the inside of the basket thereby raising the water level in the area where washing occurs during agitation and also promoting good clothes roll-over action in the treatment zone. A method of laundering articles includes the step of pumping laundering liquid into a treatment zone and radially outwardly along a lower portion of the zone during agitation to obtain a desired level of laundering liquid in the part of the zone where laundering occurs.

Abstract: A dishwasher having a washing chamber with upper and lower dishracks disposed therein and having associated therewith upper and lower spray devices supplied with washing liquid respectively by first and second pumping devices. The first and second pumping devices are commonly mounted in a sump of the washing chamber and driven by a single unidirectional motor. The pumping devices are positioned in axial relation to one another with the lower or first pumping device supplying washing liquid at a lesser pressure to the upper spray device and the upper or second pumping device supplying washing liquid at a higher pressure to the lower spray device.

Abstract: An automatic clothes washing machine of a single-tub construction with water level sensing and liquid extraction features includes scoop conduits arranged symmetrically within the sump chamber of a reversely tapered tub i.e., divergent from top to bottom. Each scoop conduit has an opening in its end adjacent the outer wall of the sump chamber and is connected to a discharge line along the axis of the tub. When the tub spins, liquid is forced radially outwardly and downwardly and exits through the scoop conduit openings into the discharge line while maintaining a dynamic balance of the tub. Liquid level control is regulated by a pressure sensitive valve means communicating with an air dome in an agitator portion of the tub.