Abstract: A torque testing apparatus for use with threaded closures, the apparatus enabling the use of a manually operated torque tester, such as the industry standard Owens-Illinois torque meter, while simultaneously eliminating many of the variables normally inherent in any determination of application or removal torque by the human operator. The apparatus incorporates a standard torque meter to hold a container having a threaded closure to be tested and includes a closure rotating motor, the output shaft of which rotates at a substantially constant speed and is parallel to and in line from the axis of the closure. A closure-holding lever arm is secured to the closure and a motor lever arm is secured to the motor.

Abstract: An overflow or accumulator table for use with items to be processed to receive on its operating surface, and discharge therefrom, a plurality of containers or other items. The accumulator table is suitable for use with items being moved along a conveyor line. The accumulator table has a turntable surface and is capable of maximizing the number of containers or other items which may be supported on the turntable. A pair of spaced, spring-loaded, arcuate guiding members is supported above the turntable surface in a manner so as to occupy a negligible amount of space while providing a sufficiently strong, radially outwardly directed force to urge the containers or other items to the periphery of the turntable surface to assure that all items will be discharged therefrom.