Abstract: An automated system and method are provided for continuous-flow delivery of a desired mixture of embalming chemicals and water to a cadaver. The invention may be used with any liquid that has substantially the same viscosity as water. At least two embalming chemical concentrates of a plurality of different embalming chemicals are selectively delivered to a mixing manifold via at least two primary fluid conduits, for continuous mixing with a continuous flow of water through the manifold. The resulting embalming chemical and water mixture is delivered to the cadaver. The flow of chemicals and water through the manifold is governed by flow control means, such as variable speed pumps or proportional flow valves, for accurate mixing and dilution of the chemicals. A microprocessor controller is programmed to control the flow and the rate of flow of chemicals and water through the mixing manifold and the fluid conduits.

Abstract: An automated system and method are provided for continuous-flow delivery of a desired mixture of embalming chemicals and water to a cadaver. The invention may be used with any liquid that has substantially the same viscosity as water. At least two embalming chemical concentrates of a plurality of different embalming chemicals are selectively delivered to a mixing manifold via at least two primary fluid conduits, for continuous mixing with a continuous flow of water through the manifold. The resulting embalming chemical and water mixture is delivered to the cadaver. Proportional quantities of chemicals and water flowing through the mixing manifold are metered by proportional flow valves for accurate mixing and dilution of the chemicals. A microprocessor controller is programmed to control the flow and the rate of flow of chemicals and water through the mixing manifold and the fluid conduits. The invention further provides for automated aspiration of and delivery of cavity fluids to the cadaver.

Abstract: Within a recirculating sheet feeding apparatus capable of feeding sheets from a back to a stack support, a set separation device having an elongated separator member is arranged to distinguish between cycles of feeding a given stack of sheets. The separator member is mounted with respect to the stack of sheets so that it rotates alongside one edge of the sheets, and past the adjacent edge when the last sheet from the stack is fed. A drive mechanism enables the separator member to rotate beneath the sheet stack support back to the topmost sheet in the stack when the member passes through an aperture in the stack support.

Abstract: A levitating paper stacking device for stacking different length papers. The device includes a box-like receptacle having a bottom wall, a front wall, and a pair of sidewalls, and a fold-down, four bar linkage, perforated ramp. The ramp is movable between a raised position for stacking a shorter length paper and a stored position for stacking a longer length paper. The ramp includes three hinged segments wherein the forwardmost segment constitutes the rear wall of the receptacle when the ramp is in its raised position and wherein the forwardmost and middle segments constitute an addition to the bottom wall of the receptacle when the ramp is in its stored position.

Abstract: In a receiving tray for sheet document material, a jogging apparatus is included to cause registration of the sheets to one or more registration walls. The jogging apparatus is comprised of an elongated strip of flexible material which is fastened to the structural framework of the tray, while being deflected from at least one end to form bow-shaped waves which engage the edges of the sheets in order to urge the sheets towards the registration wall.