Abstract: A tool for use by truck operators includes an elongated member rigid throughout its length terminating at its rear end portion in a handle and terminating at its front end portion in a socket having a recess therein adapted to receive a load binder handle. A hook extends from the socket and is adapted to engage a fifth-wheel release mechanism handle. In use, the tool may serve as an extension of a load binder handle for facilitating the locking and release of a load binder for a vehicle, and it may also be used to conveniently engage with the hook thereon a fifth-wheel release mechanism handle which is normally not located in an accessible area of a trailer. The tool also serves the purpose of checking the tire pressure of the vehicle by enabling the operator to strike the tires with the socket end of the tool, whereby the operator can by observing the sound of the tool against the tire determine whether or not the tires are under inflated in a quick and easy manner.

Abstract: The feed mechanism for a printing machine in which printing ink is fed into the recessed design of an intaglio printing plate includes a cylinder open at its upper end and communicating at its bottom with the recessed designs. A piston is housed in the cylinder, the lower end of which piston forms a chamber at the bottom of the cylinder. The piston rod extends above the cylinder and carries a support member at its upper end, the support member carrying a head. A second cylinder rests upon the top of the first cylinder and receives the head which is slidable therein within limits. A spring is interposed between the head and the bottom of the second cylinder. The piston and piston rod have a bore forming a second chamber provided at its upper end with an ink supply inlet. A hollow relief piston is slidable in the lower end of the bore communicating with the second chamber and communicating through inlet openings with the first chamber.

Abstract: An automatic adjuster comprises a mechanism of adjustable length operative between a hydraulic brake piston and either a cylinder or an opposed piston. A cam journalled in the cylinder or the opposed piston serves to apply the brake mechanically (hand brake) and act as a stop for the mechanism. The adjustable length mechanism comprises two members, one of which may be the first mentioned piston in interengagement with one another through a non-reversible screw-thread connection. A reversible screw-thread connection or a reversible face cam is provided for turning one member of the mechanism relatively to the other responsively to excessive piston travel to effect adjustment.

Abstract: A two-piece paperboard carton for retaining and dispensing cigarettes and the like, comprising a shell and a slide receptacle inserted into the shell. A simple motion of pulling down on the shell is sufficient to open the slide receptacle while an opposite action is effective to close the receptacle.

Abstract: .[.A solar control film for application to window glass comprises a vapor deposited aluminum coat, which partially transmits light, interposed between a pair of moisture permeable polymeric strata, each of which is self supporting. In one modification, an optional outer coat on one of the polymeric strata is composed of a pressure sensitive adhesive in association with a silicone release sheet. In another modification, an optional outer coat on the other of the polymeric strata is composed of a silicone release agent..]..Iadd.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the bleaching of woodpulp comprising reacting the pulp with chlorine dioxide until the chlorine dioxide is .[.at least partially.]. .Iadd.more than 50% .Iaddend.depleted and, thereafter, .Iadd.without an intermediate wash, .Iaddend.reacting the woodpulp with chlorine. .[.The process provides bleached pulps with excellent strength brightness, and color reversion properties..].

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for enzymatically isomerizing glucose in glucose-containing liquors. The presence of relatively small amounts of water-soluble salts of sulfurous acids during the enzymatic isomerization of glucose in glucose-containing liquors reduces color formation therein and increases the stability of the glucose-isomerizing enzyme.

Abstract: Cytidine diphosphate choline is prepared by culturing an aqueous reaction liquor containing (a) at least one of the class consisting of choline or phosphoryl choline; (b) at least one of the class consisting of cytidine, cytidine-5'-monophosphate, cytidine-5'-diphosphate or cytidine-5'triphosphate; (c) enzyme systems of bacteria, yeasts or molds; (d) phosphate ion and (e) at least one of the class consisting of magnesium ion and manganese ion and recovering cytidine diphosphate choline from said culturing liquor.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the sequential bleaching of kraft pulp comprising reacting kraft pulp with chlorine dioxide until the chlorine dioxide is .[.at least partially.]. .Iadd.more than 50% .Iaddend.depleted, reacting the kraft pulp with chlorine .Iadd.without an intermediate wash.Iaddend., and treating the kraft pulp with caustic..[.Via this process bleached kraft pulps with exceptionally good brightness and strength characteristics are obtained..].

Abstract: A cooking time adjusting arrangement for use in an electronic oven is disclosed. The arrangement includes a display device representing a plurality of data such as various menus, the number and/or quantity of each of the menus with or without cooking times, setting of a timer device to operate the electronic oven for a predetermined cooking time proper to a selected one of the menus being performed with reference to the reading of the display device. The cooking time adjustment arrangement is intended for facilitating the use of the electronic oven without substantially requiring any experience in handling the oven itself.

Abstract: A pneumatic knee pad which includes a main hollow inflatable flexible body portion divided into a first and a second chamber. Each of said chambers has mounted thereon and communicating internally therewith a multiplicity of flexible spaced hollow fingers disposed at right angles to the main body portion together with buckle-equipped straps connected to the main body portion for connecting the pad to a knee of a user.

Abstract: A multi-use infant garment comprising an upper garment having at least a chest section and a back section both of which define a lower edge. Fastening means is secured in a lower portion of the upper garment in the vicinity of the lower edge and extends substantially about the waist of the upper garment. A lower garment is also provided and is detachably secured to the upper garment by the fastening means.

Abstract: A method of teaching and reminding a golfer of the basic fundamentals necessary to production of a good golf swing and, in addition, a golf glove construction. A series of phrases, each of which visually advises a golfer to perform one specific function fundamental to the golf swing, are arranged in a prescribed order on an adhesive strip of material elongated on one axis. The strip is fastened to the golf glove on the back of a golfer's upper hand with said axis extending back from the golfer's forefinger and generally intersecting the line of sight. The golfer views the instructions as he addresses the ball, swings to impact and follows through.

Abstract: An endoprosthetic bone joint device for the talo-navicular joint comprises two generally similar components each of disc form with one face curved to define a bearing surface and the other face provided with an elongated, relatively shallow, relieved configuration extending across the latter face, the components differing by having complementary bearing surfaces of respectively convex and concave shape. The bearing surface shapes are suitably spherical and the relieved configurations provided by a longitudinally tapered rib with undercut side faces. In use, the joint is approached from above, the bones formed with downward slots to receive the component ribs by translation, and the components with convex and concave bearing surfaces respectively cemented to the talus and navicular.

Abstract: A polished spherical head is connected to a proximally curved longitudinally tapered stem by a neck and collar. The overall length is about 6 inches or 150 mm. with the stem being approximately 41/2 inches or 115 mm. long. The stem has substantially flattened ellipsoidal cross section tapering from a relatively high curved proximal portion to a smooth junction with the distal portion which more gradually tapers in height to a rounded end. The thickness of the stem tapers uniformly from the proximal to distal end. One or more shallow teardrop-shaped depressions are disposed in the flat sides of the curved proximal portion of the stem with their bases disposed substantially parallel to each other at a distance apart which smoothly merges into a junction with the outsides of the distal portion.

Abstract: A base coupling member includes a pivotable control lever and a threaded shaft detachably secured to a prosthetic arm device. A pair of tapered semi-cylindrical tubular sleeves extend from the base and are adapted to receive and engage a handle of a club. The lever and a resilient band control the opening and closing of the two half sleeves to permit insertion and gripping of a standard golf club handle. A locking arm and bar at the ends of the opposite sleeves are coupled together to clamp the club in a fixed position.

Abstract: A self-contained electric flushing toilet bowl in which water for flushing the bowl is automatically controlled by unique control mechanism to perform a series of cyclic operations in which the supply water to the bowl and outlet flow from the bowl will be so coordinated as to impound a volume of water in the bowl at a raised water level for use in flushing and cleaning the bowl, the control mechanism being housed in an accessible rear compartment of the bowl structure. Outlet flow from the bowl is controlled by means of a valve structure embodied in a line trap of elastomeric material connected to the bowl outlet.

Abstract: A replacement water closet tank for toilets, comprising, a tank means formed of a thin, rigid, high-impact strength plastic, including, a generally-rectangular, open-topped tank; a cover designed to overlap and fit flush with the exterior walls of the tank; interlock means, such as flat tabs formed on the interior of and parallel to the lower rim of the cover and spaced from the cover by perpendicularly-disposed flat spines to form generally T-shaped structures which fit into slots in the upper edge of the tank to clamp the upper edge of the tank between the overlapping portion of the cover and the tabs; and a generally-rectangular, thin, pliable plastic liner having overall dimensions sufficiently less than those of the tank to fit within the tank and form an air space between the tank and the liner and an upper rim extended outwardly a sufficient distance to contact the sides of the tank and be pressed against the tank to form an air-tight seal.

Abstract: Liquid flow rate and thus volume consumed is reduced in a cleaning system which includes means for supplying a gas under high flow rate, low pressure to a mixing nozzle, and means for supplying a cleaning liquid to the mixing nozzle where the liquid and gas are combined so that the pressurized gas flow carries liquid droplets to a surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A hollow casing presents a foot tub in which liquid is contained. An electric heating element is supported within an aluminum container which is in turn mounted within an enclosed central console on the floor of the casing. A fan cooled vibrator motor is mounted on a rigid plate which is secured to the casing a spaced distance below the floor in order to prevent side vents for cooling the motor. An upright column extends upwardly from the console to the top of the casing to provide mounting for and convenient access to a switch which controls the heating element and the motor.

Abstract: A light portable baby bathing and shampooing tray adapted to rest on a flat surface and provide safe, non-slip support for said infant during bathing and shampooing with separate drainage basin provisions for the body and head so that said infant may be bathed with minimum discomfort and struggle, minimum danger of getting soap or shampoo solution in the baby's eyes and with minimum water requirements.

Abstract: The discharge spout of an inverted container of liquid product to be dispensed is received in a sleeve, the upper end of which is threaded onto the container in outwardly spaced relation from the spout. A metering and sealing cup supported within the sleeve receives the spout, the arrangement being such that the sleeve may be rotated about its threaded connection to the container, either to bring the cup into sealing relation with the container spout or into dispensing relation with respect thereto. The cup normally maintains a supply of liquid above the level of the discharge opening of the spout lower end and, under proper pressure conditions, permits overflow of product through a discharge passage which establishes communication between the cup and the open lower end of the sleeve. The discharge is automatically controlled by alternate compression and decompression of air within the sleeve arising from rising and falling of the column of tank water therein, as the flush tank is flushed and refilled.

Abstract: The improved assembly includes a bed having a bed frame, preferably generally rectangular and formed of interconnected head, foot and side boards, as well as folding means such as hinges extending therethrough, which permit the frame to be folded upon itself. The bed also includes a foldable mattress within the frame and support means such as bed springs below the mattress. The frame is disposed above the ground on foldable legs, and one or more foldable side tables with foldable legs may form part of the frame. A storage cabinet having doors opening an enclosed bed storage space is also provided and is connected to the bed through at least one simple elongated lever arm, one end of which is pivotably connected to the frame sideboard adjacent the headboard or to the headboard itself and the other end of which is connected to a sidewall or rear wall of the cabinet within the storage space.

Abstract: The bed or mattress frame for a convertible sofa is formed of at least two flat spring sections hinged along adjacent longitudinal edges and foldable into a storage position with the spring sections arranged in flat, overlying relationship with each other behind the front board of the sofa. As the sections are unfolded, a linking bar at each end of the frame activates a pivotally attached lever to lift the spring sections to a level above the front board.

Abstract: An adjustable bed allowing the knee portion to automatically rise upon the elevating of the head portion. Alternately, when desired, the knee may remain flat while the head of the bed elevates. The mechanism elevating the knee connects to the structure which effecuates the raising of the head. This mechanism occupies one position when the knee accompanies the head portion in rising and a second position when the knee remains flat. Conveniently, this mechanism consists of a cam connected to the member elevating the head portion. The cam occupies a position where it contacts a cam follower on the knee portion of the bed when the knee rises and a second position where it does not contact the cam follower for the instance where the knee remains flat. These two positions of the cam may have rotational or translational separation from each other.

Abstract: A bed intended for use by sick and invalid persons comprising a bed frame and a bed cushion. The bed cushion embodies a cushion element and an upper portion arranged above the cushion element and carried by a vertically adjustable support frame. There is provided a cushion element-displacement or movement device which serves to remove the cushion element out of the region of the upper portion and to bring such again below such upper portion. The bed frame is equipped with a trough provided with a closable discharge into which there can be lowered the upper portion of the bed cushion when the cushion element is removed.

Abstract: A full-size cot including a pair of parallel side rails, a flexible body-supporting sheet connecting the side rails, and a plurality of legs connectible to the side rails, the legs having a length which supports the body-supporting sheet at a conventional height. The legs are removable and foldable so that the entire cot may be collapsed into a smaller and more convenient size than known heretofore.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective mattress sheet which is capable of being washed frequently.To this end, the sheet consists of a layer (6) of waterproof fibers which retain liquids by capillary action contained between two fabric layers (4) and (5), the upper one of which is a wide-meshed fabric and the lower one of which is waterproofed. The protective sheet is bordered by a bias (13). It may also comprise two small lateral grooves, each formed by folding back an edge (14), the small part which is folded back being secured by stitches (18). An absorbent material (17) may be easily introduced into the grooves.The present invention may be used both for hospital beds and in the hotel industry.

Abstract: An improved bedding assembly, particularly adapted for transport in a camper vehicle and utilizable in a camping mode comprises a mattress, top and bottom sheets and heat insulating means such as a blanket, bedspread or the like, disposed in stacked, non-slip relation and releasably interconnected along interconnection lines adjacent opposite long sides thereof, said sheets also being interconnected at the foot end but not the head end thereof. The top sheet and blanket are wider between the interconnection lines than are the mattress and bottom sheet so that a pocket, open at the head end, is formed between the top and bottom sheets, into which pocket the camper can dispose himself for sleep. The assembly stays together neatly regardless of the presence of the camper and so need not be remade after each night's occupancy. The assembly may further include a bed pad and a bedspread interconnected through zippers disposed along the interconnection lines.

Abstract: A sleeping bag includes a first and a second panel joined one to the other along the edges thereof. Zip fasteners or the like are provided down the side edges and across the foot of the panel so that opposite edges of the sleeping bag can be joined to convert a sleeping bag sleeping two people into a sleeping bag sleeping one person.

Abstract: An article of furniture which has a cover of a flexible material having strength generally only in tension which defines a closed cushion chamber therein filled with ground flakes of expanded plastic material mixed with shredded particles of foam rubber. The cover may be made of an elongate generally rectangular piece of flexible material folded back over itself midway its length with the opposed side edges of the material overlying each other seamed together and the overlying ends of the material attached together so that the opposed side seams overlie each other at the overlying ends to form a chair.

Abstract: An athlete's landing pit cushion has an upright notch in an edge portion thereof. The notch sidewall is inclined upwardly and outwardly relative the vertical. The landing cushion can be used as a pole vault landing cushion, the notch being placed at the pole resting end portion of a pole vault box or the like.

Abstract: A fluid filled cushion for wheel chairs or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the cushion is partially filled with water but it may also be filled with air or the like. The cushion has a tongue portion protruding from the front thereof. The tongue depends over the front edge of the seat of the chair and assumes horizontal position when the user of the chair is seated on the cushion, to separate the legs of the user. The invention is intended for use by paraplegics who normally do not have sufficient muscular control to keep their legs separated.

Abstract: The apparatus for cleaning bee culture frames of the type having slots for frames, which are formed into blocks by aligning the frames, comprises a suitable framework, an in-feed ramp, a board-breaker assembly, and a board-cleaning assembly. The infeed ramp carries the blocks to a vertically disposed channel provided on the framework, the channel controlling forward movement of the block on the ramp and conducting frames separated from the block downwardly in the apparatus. The board-breaker assembly comprises at least a blade reciprocating vertically in a channel disposed parallelly to the frames with the contact face of the blade being disposed at a pre-determined position to operate adjacently disposed frames in the block, and frame-cleaning teeth which interdigitate with slots of the frame.

Abstract: A combination tool attachment for a power tool device, including a mandrel carrying a drill bit, telescopically mounted in a body portion. The body portion including a socket-type driving extremity with a bore extending therethrough so that the drill can selectively be retracted or extended. A rotatable plastic sleeve is mounted around the body allowing an operator to safely hold the tool. An axial recess extending outwardly from the socket enables the threaded fastener associated therewith to be seated without overdriving.

Abstract: A process for the continuous heat-setting and shrinking of synthetic fibers in the form of yarns with a given twist and/or in the form of tows with a forced crimp by means of a heated fluid medium with temperatures between 100.degree. and 220.degree.C, characterized in that the fibers are treated in a two-step continuous process, first at temperatures below 100.degree.C in water or saturated steam temperatures, or slightly superheated steam, respectively, and subsequently with air, superheated steam or a superheated steam-air mixture at high temperature conditions between 150.degree. and 220.degree. C.

Abstract: A prolate spheroid shaped buoy is resiliently moored to an anchor by means of a cable wound on a reel in the anchor with the reel latched to power springs coaxially wound upon a shaft extending through the reel. The springs are pretensed on the shaft, prior to deployment, and the shaft is latched against rotation by a pair of spring biased pins engaging a plunger. The reel may thus rotate freely under control of a brake as the anchor falls from the buoy during deployment. The plunger is operated automatically when the anchor falls to the ocean bottom to release the pins in sequence with one pin engaging the cable reel before the other pin releases the shaft to ensure that the springs are latched to the buoy and cable to resiliently moor the same. A plate on the plunger arm closes the bottom wall of the anchor to prevent the ingress of contaminants.

Abstract: A boat structure having interconnected front and rear body sections, said body sections being provided at mating end portions thereof with substantially U-shaped abutting peripheral edges which are in abutting engagement with each other when the body sections are assembled, the body sections being further provided at the mating end portions thereof with radially inwardly extending connecting members in the form of partition walls which are connected together at the center portions thereof by a single bolt and nut.

Abstract: A removable fin unit for a surfboard including a fin having integral fillets on opposite sides thereof together with thread members for removably joining such fillets to the surfboard.

Abstract: A boot stretcher for selectively stretching portions of a foot boot which includes a body generally conforming in its shape to the shape within a boot wherein the body includes anterior and posterior halves and including a pair of screw jacks interconnected the said body halves which can selectively be operated to spread apart the body halves for a stretching operation.

Abstract: A footwear fabrication process and product are disclosed. The footwear is characterized by flexibility, lightness and excellent ventilation.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method and device for the attaching of soles to uppers of footwear which assures the correct seating of the upper on the last prior to the attaching of the sole and allows further to shorten the time needed to bond the sole to the upper.

Abstract: A disposable impregnated wiper for treatment of household surfaces such as furniture. The wiper comprises a cellulosic substrate having a bonding material impregnated into at least one surface in a fine pattern to form bonded web portions of greater strength than the adjacent portions, such substrate being substantially compressible, and an oil-in-water emulsion impregnant having an internal phase of mineral oil and silicone fluid in specified amounts and ratios. The impregnant composition and substrate are in specified ratios and the substrate is loaded to no more than about 50% of its liquid capacity.

Abstract: A disposable floor wipe for use in cleaning and shining linoleum, asphalt tile, vinyl and other similar floor surfaces comprises a carrier substrate which is substantially compressible, having a basis weight of at least 40 g/m.sup.2 and having a relatively high liquid capacity, this substrate impregnated with a floor coating composition at a weight ratio of 3:1 to 6.5:1.

Abstract: A cleaning composition with anti-microbial properties and for use in cleansing metal, plastic, or glass surfaces, the mixture includes a surfactant, an emulsifier, an anti-microbe, all intermixed in a liquid carrier. This composition is most effective when used in combination with a brush design having a cloth cover whose projecting filaments form a pile that are maintained angularly, and which when brushed against said pile effectively loosens dirt particles from the foregoing type surfaces. In a method of use of this invention, the cleaning composition may be applied to the leading edge of said brush pile, with the brush then being moved in a rolling action upon the surface being cleaned, as for example, phonograph record surfaces, thereby to effectively clean any dirt or microbial particles that may be clogging the micro-grooves of the same.

Abstract: A convertible multi-purpose brush assembly characterized by providing a multiplicity of working surfaces for a variety of tasks and versatility and ease in conversion for various uses. The brush assembly may be constructed for attachment to a home appliance for driving rotation thereof or may be constructed for manual use by an operator. The brush assembly includes a flexible, resilient brush member having a predetermined outside diameter and providing a working surface of a predetermined character for performing certain tasks, and a desired number of hollow sleeve members having a predetermined inside diameter less than the outside diameter of the brush member and providing outside working surfaces of different predetermined characters for performing certain different tasks.

Abstract: A headlamp washing system wherein the liquid pressure source which supplies liquid to wet the headlamp surface also supplies liquid to actuate a linear motor which drives the wipers to remove the liquid and foreign matter from the headlamp surface. A flow restriction is disposed between the liquid pressure source and the dispensing nozzles adjacent the headlamp so that sufficient pressure and flow capacity are maintained by the liquid pressure source upstream of the restriction to operate the linear fluid motor which moves the wiper on the headlamp surface.

Abstract: A bearing washing machine is provided having a series of cleaning stages through which bearings can be continually processed. The washer includes a conveyor means formed by two variably spaced block chains. The block chains are in driving connection with a motor means and pass underneath a plurality of nozzles, the latter providing in sequence a washing operation, a high pressure air blowoff for removing washing solution from the bearings, and a low pressure air stream providing drying air to the bearings. The block chains are further arranged to have guide rails variably spaced thereabove so that the outer races of bearings of varying thicknesses may be received and conveyed through the aforesaid cleaning operations. In addition, mechanical linkage is provided for adjusting the spacing between the block chains so that the outer races of bearings having different diameters may be processed.

Abstract: A residual toner removing apparatus comprises a rotatable cleaning brush enclosed by a casing plate and a restriction board except for two gaps housed in a housing with an opening adjacent to a known photoreceptor surface. During rotation, brush hairs contact the casing plate to charge it with an opposite polarity to that of the toner particles, while the brush hairs are compressed by the restriction board, the cleaning brush thus acting like a fan for circulation of air and entrained toner particles, during which circulation lighter toner particles are attracted by the casing plate with heavier particles falling into catchment portions on the casing and well portions at lower parts of the housing for efficient removal of toner particles without separate vacuum means.

Abstract: Mounted on the front of an upright vacuum cleaner nozzle is a rake for lifting the pile of a shag rug as the vacuum cleaner is pulled in a backward direction. Provision is made for selectively lengthening or shortening the rake to match the width of the nozzle and for angularly positioning the rake either up out of the way or into engagement with the rug pile at the optimum raking angle.