Abstract: A closure having an inner retaining area for receiving a closure liner. The liner circumferentially contacts the land surface of the container to cover the mouth of the container upon application of the closure to the container. A well, formed around the outer peripheral edge on the inside of the closure is dimensioned to receive the land surface of the closure. The well includes an upper surface having integrally depending flexible teeth. The walls of the well together with the teeth provide a directional force against the liner causing the liner to wrap around the land surface to increase the amount of liner to land surface contact and thereby counter the effects of irregularities on the land surface. The teeth also provide a localized compression force down against the liner to further increase the sealing contact between the liner and the land surface.

Abstract: A closure assembly configured for use with a container having a neck with a land surface at its uppermost end defining a mouth. The closure assembly includes a cap, a liner, and a fitment with a dispensing surface dimensioned to span the mouth of the container. A plurality of liner tabs center the liner in the cap during assembly, and retain the liner and the fitment within the cap prior to placing the cap on a container. One or more tabs may extend through slots in the fitment.

Abstract: A two-step process for dissolving plutonium metal, which two steps can be carried out sequentially or simultaneously. Plutonium metal is exposed to a first mixture containing approximately 1.0M-1.67M sulfamic acid and 0.0025M-0.1M fluoride, the mixture having been heated to a temperature between 45.degree. C. and 70.degree. C. The mixture will dissolve a first portion of the plutonium metal but leave a portion of the plutonium in an oxide residue. Then, a mineral acid and additional fluoride are added to dissolve the residue. Alteratively, nitric acid in a concentration between approximately 0.05M and 0.067M is added to the first mixture to dissolve the residue as it is produced. Hydrogen released during the dissolution process is diluted with nitrogen.

Abstract: A linerless closure cap and fitment assembly configured for use with a container having a neck with an annular lip at its uppermost end defining a mouth. The closure cap and fitment assembly includes a fitment with a dispensing surface having a resealable pour spout and possibly sifting holes dimensioned to span the mouth of the container and a cap with a top panel, an annular skirt and threads for releasable engagement onto the neck of the container. The fitment includes a vertical fin along the sides of the pour spout to dam the product within the container, thereby stopping the product from sifting or "dusting" out of the closure during shipment in an upright or upside down position.

Abstract: The invention is a grip for holding a seasoning shaker. The grip is made from a strong and rigid material, such as steel or plastic. The grip includes a finger loop; a support ring surrounding the shaker; a rigid arm extending from the finger loop to the support ring; a retaining finger, whereby the shaker is retained within the support ring when dispensing seasoning; and a holding brace, which supports the shaker in a upright position and prevents the shaker from sliding out of the ring. Although the grip is made from a rigid material, the retaining finger is sufficiently flexible that it may be pushed aside to remove the shaker for cleaning or repair.

Abstract: A taping machine particularly suited to the taping of an electrical cable splice includes a planar base, a traveling tape dispenser, and supports for the cable. The tape dispenser is of split construction to accommodate being assembled on site to surround the cable. During a taping operation the tape dispenser, powered by a motor, rotates around the cable. Travel along the cable is powered by a separate motor. Speeds of both motors are independently adjustable.

Abstract: A dispenser closure for attachment to the threaded neck of a container includes a spout portion and a cap portion. The spout portion includes an annular wall, a shoulder and a depending skirt. A spout is integrally formed within the spout portion and is non-concentrically disposed with an area defined by the annular wall. The spout is substantially closed and has an inner channel which is in fluid communication with the interior of the container. The spout terminates at an upper end having an oval aperture and at a lower end at an inclined floor. A drainage opening is also formed in the spout portion and is in fluid communication with the interior of the container. The drainage opening is adjacent the annular wall and extends through the inclined floor and vertically onto the spout. The cap portion has a radially projecting annular shoulder with a depending collar. The collar is threaded on an interior surface to engage a threaded exterior surface of the upper end of the spout portion.

Abstract: A closure cap and fitment assembly configured for use with a container having a neck with an annular lip at its uppermost end defining a mouth. The closure cap and fitment assembly includes a fitment with a dispensing surface dimensioned to span the mouth of the container and a liner. The assembly further includes a cap with a top panel, an annular skirt and threads for releasable engagement onto the neck of the container. The inner portion of the cap defines a retaining structure which is designed to retain the fitment and liner within the cap.

Abstract: A wiring harness is provided with connectors which are electrically and physically attached to terminal wires extending from the electrical resistance deicer heater and cables extending from a power supply so that the connectors when assembled, establish the desired electrical connection, the assembled connectors being secured to a bracket fastened to the hub of a propeller, blade with a portion of the bracket being engageable with the assembled connector bodies to hold the connectors in assembled position on the hub.

Abstract: A tamper evident closure assembly comprising a container, a cap and a band portion. The container has a neck with threads and an annular interference ring located axially below the threads and integral with the container finish. The cap is internally threaded, having a top, a peripheral edge integral with the top and an annular skirt integrally depending from the peripheral edge. An annular tamper indicating band is detachably connected to the skirt with a plurality of spaced connectors located between the cap and the band. The band has an annular shoulder on the inside surface thereof. The annular shoulder of the band and the interference ring are configured and arranged relative to each other so that upon the application of twisting torque by the user to remove the cap from the container, the connectors are subjected to a localized vertical force, which severs the connectors sequentially and one or more at a time.

Abstract: A tamper evident pull ring pour spout includes a tubular spout having an outer threaded surface, an inner surface, and a lower flange for attaching the spout to the container, a pull ring integrally formed in inner surface of the spout and configured to seal the spout, a finger tab disposed on the pull ring and adapted to facilitate the removal of the pull ring from the spout and a threaded cap dimensioned to threadably engage the spout and to reclose the closure upon the removal of the pull ring.

Abstract: A dispenser closure for attachment to the threaded neck of a container includes spout portion having an annular wall, a shoulder and a depending skirt, the skirt being threaded on an interior surface to lockingly engage the container neck, a spout formation disposed with an area defined by the annular wall and being integral with the spout portion, and a closed-top cap portion having a radially projecting annular shoulder with a depending collar, the collar being threaded on an interior surface to engage a threaded exterior surface of the upper end of the spout portion. A drainage opening in the spout portion facilitates the drainage of the entire contents of the container, and leveling formations facilitate automated assembly of the closure upon the container. Provisions are also disclosed for preventing the exposure of threaded areas of the closure to container contents.

Abstract: A bin having a base and a plurality of side walls. The base is provided with tunnels to allow the tines of a fork lift truck to engage and lift the bin. The side walls are reinforced in regions which are respectively associated with the tunnels and which each extend in an upward direction from the associated tunnel to the upper rim of the bin. As a result, when a stack of such bins is lifted by a fork lift truck, the upward lift from the tines is transmitted upwardly through the reinforced regions of the different bins in the stack.

Abstract: A dispenser closure for a container includes a body having a generally planar top portion and a peripheral skirt portion depending therefrom to form a cap-like formation, and the top portion is provided with at least one sifter opening, a larger opening for spooning or pouring and a pair of vertically projecting slide guides located thereon in diametrically opposed relation to each other. A substantially planar solid slide plate is also provided and is adapted to slidingly engage the slide guides and to selectively expose either the sifter opening, the larger opening or to cover both the shifter and larger openings.

Abstract: A closure for use in connection with a capped container includes a seal liner provided with a tab portion, and adapted to seal the mouth of the container, a cap liner adapted to be adhered to the tab portion of the seal liner and releasably retained within the cap so that upon opening of the container as by unscrewing the cap, the cap liner is released from the cap and provides an enlarged gripping surface to enable the consumer to more easily open the container.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct ornamentla dwarf nectarine variety which originated from the F.sub.2 population of a hand-pollinated cross of an unnamed dwarf nectarine selection (non-patented) and the Arkansas Peach Selection 164P (non-patented) are provided. This new ornamental dwarf nectarine variety can be distinguished by its dwarf plant size, bright green foliage, symmetrical plant shape, and attractive yellow/red glabrous fruit.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct ornamental dwarf peach variety which originated from the germination of open-pollinated seeds of the Tsukuba #2 peach rootstock variety (non-patented) are provided. This new ornamental dwarf peach variety can be distinguished by its dwarf plant size, persistent dark red foliage, and symmetrical plant shape.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry variety which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of Arkansas Selection 631 (non-patented) and Arkansas Selection 883 (non-patented) is provided. This new blackberry variety can be distinguished by its thornless canes with erect growth habit, its early ripening, and its excellent fruit flavor and firmness.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine variety which originated from the germination of open-pollinated seeds of the Concord cultivar (non-patented) are provided. This new grapevine variety can be distinguished by its production of evenly colored fruits in high temperature climates, its outstanding quality in juice and jellies, and its good resistance to foliar and fruit diseases.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry variety which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Arkansas Selection 791 (non-patented) and Arkansas Selection 1058 (non-patented) is provided. This new blackberry variety can be distinguished by its very large fruit size, erect canes, late ripening, long harvest period, and uniformly large fruits throughout the season.