Abstract: A fluid pump is provided which comprises a valveless pump chamber, a tube for conveying fluid, a conduit connecting the pump chamber and tube in fluid pressure communication, and at least one valve connected to the tube and adapted to permit a flow of fluid therethrough substantially in a single direction. Preferably at least the tube is removable and replaceable from the pump chamber. Preferably also, the tube is substantially rigid and includes a second valve at an opposite side of the conduit from the first valve.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improvements in the art of drawer suspensions, and particularly relates to an improved front release drawer suspension of the type employed for slidably supporting a drawer within a cabinet while permitting the drawer to be bodily removed when the same reaches an outwardmost limiting position relative to the cabinet. The drawer slide assembly includes a release member carried by the drawer, the release member being accessible from the front of the unit at the outermost limiting position of the drawer to facilitate removal of the drawer. The release assembly is characterized by means which positively deflect the forward motion limiting components into engagement as the slide components reach the outermost limiting position and preferably, in addition, permit reinsertion of the drawer without manual activation of the latching mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improvements in the art of drawer suspensions, and particularly to an improved front release drawer suspension of the type used for supporting a drawer within a cabinet and providing an initial stop limiting outward movement of the drawer, yet permitting the drawer to be removed from the cabinet in a forward direction by decoupling the drawer mounted and cabinet mounted suspension components. More particularly, the invention relates to a drawer slide of the type described, characterized by the inclusion of release pawls extending forwardly of the front face of the cabinet in the fully extended position of the drawer, permitting facile visual and manual access thereto, the slide mechanism being further characterized by a shallow vertical profile, permitting the use thereof on relatively shallow drawers.