Abstract: A method .[.for.]. .Iadd.of .Iaddend.producing an injection molded article comprises positioning pre-formed sections made of cloth or the like in the cavity of an injection mold, injecting the molten resinous material into the remainder of the cavity and cooling the material to a condition under which the latter is cured and integrally connected to the pre-positioned sections. The article produced by the above method comprises at least sections and connecting members adapted to connect said sections to each other.

Abstract: A distributor for comminuted tobacco wherein a first conveyor, such as a carded drum, an endless apron or a pneumatic conveyor, supplies tobacco at a variable rate into the path of orbital movement of bristles on a rapidly rotating accelerating device. The bristles propel the particles of tobacco onto a narrow foraminous transporting belt which travels in a horizontal channel and accumulates a dense tobacco stream which is transported past a trimming device and into the wrapping mechanism of a cigarette rod making machine. The accelerating device is driven by a separate motor so that the peripheral speed of its bristles exceeds the speed of tobacco travel on the first conveyor. The stream is attracted to the transporting conveyor by suction, and the accelerating device is placed sufficiently close to the channel to insure that, during impact against the transporting conveyor or against the layer of tobacco thereon, the kinetic energy of all or nearly all tobacco particles is substantially identical.

Abstract: .Iadd.A method and apparatus for continuously extruding a closed plastic tube with complementary releasably interlocking shaped rib and groove elements on the inner surface of the tube material and extending therealong with the plastic tubing being cooled closely following the extruding and thereafter while advancing the tube from the extruder forcing together the rib and groove elements into an interlocking position, the tubing being then passed through delivery rolls which operate at a predetermined speed, bags being cut from the tubing and heat sealed, and the bags being fed onto a conveyor belt whose rate of delivery is greater than that of the delivery rolls, with the cut edges of the bags being then pressed between a pressure plate and conveyor belt..Iaddend.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing acetyl chloride by reacting 1,1-dichloroethane with chlorine and oxygen under the irradiation of light.

Abstract: A method of blow molding plastic articles in two blowing stages. A freely extruded pendant tubular parison is first blown into a pre-form, then the pre-form, while at the temperature most conductive to orientation, is blown to its final configuration. By performing certain operations on the pre-form prior to the final blowing step, improved products can be made. For example, by pinching shut a portion of the pre-form, handled containers can be made on a free extrusion blow molding machine. By stretching the pre-form prior to final blowing, containers of increased top-load or stacking capabilities can be made. .Iadd.This application is a re-issue of U.S. Pat. 3,781,395, issued Dec. 25, 1973, matured from U.S. Pat. application Ser. No. 110,685, filed January 28, 1971. .Iaddend.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneously heating the conical surfaces of first and second valve seats lying generally in a given plane on an engine component, which method and apparatus comprises mounting two inductors for independent reciprocal and lateral movement with respect to a common frame and biased outwardly therefrom, moving the common frame toward the plane of the valve seats until each is stopped by contacting the engine component, locking the two inductors with respect to the common frame, moving the common frame away from the valve seats to provide the necessary coupling gap, and then energizing the inductors to inductively heat the valve seats preparatory to quench hardening thereof.

Abstract: A switching module for detachably mounting to various size lens and reflector units and battery casings, said module comprising a tubular casing having a lamp-circuit controlled push button switch mounted therein with the button segment facing a flexible boot covered opening in the wall of said casing.

Abstract: A circuit for providing a regulated square wave output voltage and a regulated DC output voltage or both. An AC source energizes a switching circuit, having a variable switching rate, which connects a capacitor in voltage clamping relationship to an AC load for both half cycles of the AC voltage thereacross. This switching rate is controlled in accordance with the time accumulation of an electrical quantity, in the present instance the voltage across the AC load. The DC voltage across the capacitor attains a predetermined equilibrium value when the frequency of the AC output voltage is equal to the frequency of the AC source. If the DC capacitor voltage and the AC output voltage derived therefrom deviate from their equilibrium values, as, for example, because of a change in the level of load current, there occur transient changes in the switching rate of the switching circuit which result in changes in the phase displacement between the AC input voltage and the AC output voltage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic tape cassette and a tape recorder for use with such a cassette. More specifically, the invention relates to the provision of movable means within the cassette, which means -- in a first position -- hold the magnetic tape taut and prevent movement of the reels in the cassette and -- in a second position -- release the magnetic tape and the reels, which may then be rotated by the tape recorder, the tape being guided only by means attached to the recorder. Magnetic head positioning means provided on the recorder are adapted to adjust the position of magnetic heads, which are rigidly mounted on a head plate which is movable relatively to the tape, to the desired position for recording and reproduction.

Abstract: A headband for protective head gear is provided at opposite ends with overlapping members formed of a stiffer material than the band itself. These extension members are made adjustable longitudinally with respect to one another by means of a tensioning arrangement and a lug is provided on each member which allows tension to be applied to the headband by the fingers of one hand of the wearer of the head gear. A lever associated with the tensioning means is actuated with one finger to release the head-clamping pressure of the band.

Abstract: A substantially rigid dome-shaped shell encloses a deformable cap-like headpiece of uniform thickness. The headpiece conforms to the contour of the wearer's head and cooperates with the shell to define a dome-shaped cavity which is sealed around its bottom portion. The cavity is filled with an expandable plastics foam material which conforms to the contour of the headpiece. In one embodiment, spacer members are positioned within the cavity and extend from the headpiece to the shell for positioning the shell relative to the headpiece, and in another embodiment, the shell is spaced within a slightly larger outer shell by resilient energy-absorbing foam pads. In a further embodiment, the headpiece is formed by stretching a piece of leather with a device having a predetermined contour.

Abstract: Various embodiments of energy absorbing, protective helmets constructed of resilient foam means covered with a tough, pliable surface coating. The helmets are adapted to be worn on a person's head and have openings therein generally conforming to a perso's eyes, ears, nose, mouth and chin. In modifications of the helmet, fixed or removable transparent shields means are mounted across the front openings and hemispherical plate means can be disposed at the top of the helmet. Other modifications of the helmet provide guard means across the front openings.

Abstract: A hand covering, such as a glove, is provided having a ventilating system with an air chamber which is valve controlled to pump air in one direction past the fingertips of the user upon flexing of the hand.

Abstract: A folded structure having utility as the base structure for fanciful novelty structures. The structure is comprised of a base sheet and four outer sheets. The base sheet has eight alternate convex and concave folds. The four convex folds pass through the center of the base sheet and the midpoint of the four sides of the base sheet. Four concave folds pass through the center of the base sheet and through each of the four corners. Four smaller outer sheets are connected to the outer edge of the base sheet. The outer sheets are bisected by convex folds extending outwards from the four respective corners of the base sheet. The resulting structure is a hingeable, flexible, easily-opened structure that can be folded flat making it a useful base for novelty structures.

Abstract: A composition of material suitable for in vivo implantation to provide an environment in which normal tissue growth is fostered which composition is a porous fibrous structure in which the critical surface tension of the fibers is 35 dynes per centimeter or higher. This composition in the preferred form is a porous structure of carbon or graphite fibers bonded together by sintered polytetrafluoroethylene in a manner to expose a maximum amount of fiber surface.Another composition of material suitable for implantation for wear surfaces includes carbon fibers and polytetrafluoroethylene resin and is processed to align the carbon fibers with the wear surfaces. The method of preparing both material includes the step of mixing, filtering, compressing, rolling, sintering and drying. The method of stabilizing appliances or implants includes bonding the ingrowth material to the appliance or implant.

Abstract: An endoprosthetic bone joint device, particularly suitable for a finger or toe joint, comprises two cups and a ball or other roller freely located in and between the cups in articulatory engagement. Normally the cups do not wholly encompass the ball, and so allow flexion-extension simulating articulation limited by mutual abutment of relevant portions of the cup rims. For this purpose, at least one of the cup rims is contoured from planar form to provide two mutually-inclined, diametrically-opposed stop surfaces. Various requirements for abduction-adduction function simulation can also be accommodated by curved profiling of said one cup rim between its stop surfaces.

Abstract: A portable urinal includes a base, a housing surrounding the base and a waste material receptacle in said housing. The housing is formed of a pair of molded one-piece portions, the forward of the two portions including a urine receiving basin which is connected to the receptacle. To facilitate movement of the urinal, a pair of wheels is provided on the base and handles are positioned on the housing. Also, a cable-like member is secured to the base and extends over the housing to provide means for picking up the unit by crane or the like. A trailer hitch is connected to at least one end of the base so that the urinal or a group of urinals may be towed. A degree of privacy is obtained by means of forwardly extending side members formed by the two one-piece housing portions. Finally a curtain may be provided around the front of the urinal, and chemicals can be pumped or poured into the receptacle.

Abstract: This device consists primarily of a U-shaped member which is secured to the lift lever and lift rod by bolt fastener means, the structure being such, that when the lift lever is actuated by the attached lever handle, the valve will open and a discharge of water will pass from the tank, and with an upward pressure on the lever handle immediately following the opening of the valve, the valve will close and prevent further discharging of water in reserve within the tank.

Abstract: This invention provides a non-expendable support or carrier for a disposable bedpan and broadly comprises a center portion shaped to receive the receptacle portion of a bedpan, a web adapted to fit below and support the conventional seat part of the bedpan, and extending from said web a downwardly and outwardly extending flange which for the major part of its circumference is only about half the depth of the dished part. At opposite sides and rearwardly of the support's transverse center line said flange is formed with wing portions which extend downwardly and outwardly to or almost to the base of the dished part. The extremities of said wing portions preferably are widened or flanged to provide broad smooth bearing surfaces.

Abstract: An anti-splash, non-contaminating scrub sink is provided wherein a zone in the bottom of the sink including the drain is perforate and a reduced pressure is maintained below the perforate zone to draw the scrub fluid from the sink. In one embodiment the perforate zone includes the entire bottom and a portion of the side walls of a liner for the sink.

Abstract: This device consists primarily of a hollow and portable base in which is secured an electric motor and attached, speed reducer, which by articulating rod means will oscillate from front to rear, a carriage in which the baby is placed. The carriage of the device depends from pivotable link rods secured to tubular rails fastened fixedly within the base portion of the device.

Abstract: A novel box spring construction is disclosed wherein sway is eliminated. The construction includes wooden framing members efficiently connected together at corners and frustoconical springs extending between transverse lower frame members and upper wire retainers. The wire retainers, connected at their ends to side and end frame members, serve to locate and prevent sway of the individual springs, while sway of the entire upper box spring surface is prevented by the wooden frame members and the corner construction. The springs are retained to the transverse lower frame members by passage of the lower spring ends through the members.

Abstract: A furnishing article such as a seat, pouffe, sofa or cushion comprising at least one block of foam which reproduces the general shape of the article and a covering made of fabric which is elastic in at least one direction, the said covering being fitted with closure means.

Abstract: A plant for boning the meat of the half-carcass of a skinned beast, comprising a plurality of successive working stations where the still warm meat is removed by means of semi-automatic and automatic mechanical devices and, more precisely, on a first track, means for removal of the shoulder and means for cutting the neck and removing the fillet, top, top flank, thin flank, membrane, filet mignon and tail; on a second track, means for treating the cuts removed on the first track, e.g.: boning the leg and the "marrow bone", the blade bone being passed for stock purposes, boning the shoulder and, finally, on a third track followed by the residual carcass, means for boning the breast, the ribs and the thigh.

Abstract: A hollow, flexible, two-sided, substantially C-shaped open ring which, when deflated, can readily be distorted for easy application in surrounding relation with respect to a length of dredge pipe, including strap means for temporarily securing the ring in place, and which when subsequently inflated, assumes a substantially circular cross-sectional shape and constricts radially to securely embrace the peripheral wall of the pipe for use in the flotation thereof.

Abstract: A check valve is secured to the base of an air deployable ram-air inflata bag attached in the crown of a parachute or decelerator. Upon descent, air is forced through an orifice in the valve thereby opening a flapper and inflating the bag while decelerating the downward velocity of a sonobuoy attached to the decelerator. Upon water entry, water flows into the bag and expands a sponge positioned in the valve thereby forcing the flapper against the orifice and preventing the escape of trapped air from the bag during low frequency vertical oscillation in a static floating position.

Abstract: A system for suspending underwater equipment at a predetermined depth below the surface; the system providing storage means for the equipment prior to deployment, protection for the equipment during deployment and stabilization of the equipment at a predetermined depth below the water surface after deployment. A subsystem of virtual masses and a vertically oriented "window shade" drogue is deployed to provide stabilization of the equipment in both vertical and horizontal directions after deployment. Portions of the deployment package are subsequently utilized as part of the stabilization subsystem.

Abstract: A water ski binding having a foot piece and a heel piece which is attached to a mounting plate slidable along the water ski, the mounting plate consisting of a support member for the heel piece and separate latch members connected to the support member and having latch teeth which engage ratchet teeth on the guides for the mounting plate, the latching members being located rearwardly of the heel support member and being connected to the rear portion of the support member by springs located at the outside edges of the mounting plate.

Abstract: An inflatable water flotation device for remote rescue of a victim in peril of drowning. The device comprises an elongate, closed tubular member constructed of a flexible, air impervious material permitting compact folding and storage of the device in a deflated configuration. The elongate tubular member is stored in a compact, water tight case. Upon inflation by a gas, the tubular member is deployable to an elongate, generally linear, semi-rigid tube, one end of which is remotely maneuverable to a distant victim. A self-contained gas supply associated with the device is operable for rapid inflation of the tubular member at time of emergency. A safety line is contiguous with the length of the member and facilitates grasping by the victim to expedite recovery of the victim.

Abstract: A collet-type device for orienting a screw blank relative to wings previously formed on the shank of the blank so that subsequent operations, such as the formation of cutting edges and flutes, can be performed on the shank between the wings. Blank rotating cam surfaces are located in the bore of the collet intermediate a large upper diameter portion and a smaller lower diameter portion to automatically align the wings with longitudinal slots in the lower diameter portion as the blank is inserted in the collet.

Abstract: A machine for making a thin booklet by binding loose sheets into an adhesive cover, the machine including a vertically disposed groove-shaped heater unit adapted to receive the folded edge of the adhesive cover and further including a roll pinching station disposed closely adjacent the heater unit and adapted to receive therebetween the adhesive cover and sheet assembly, the roll pinching station including a pair of rolls which are biased against each other and serve to squeeze the edge of the adhesive cover assembly to effect an equal distribution of the adhesive along the edges of the sheets being bound in the adhesive cover.

Abstract: A gluing press for shoes or other similarly shaped workpieces having a pressure-medium operated pressure cushion whose highly resilient diaphragm fixes the sole to be attached during the gluing operation on the shoe upper placed on a last and retained in a shoe-receiving device, a feed movement taking place between the pressure cushion and the shoe-receiving device before the gluing operation. A switch is disposed on the shoe-receiving device the switch being constrainedly operated by the introduction of the upper shoe and switches on the drive for the closure movement of the operative parts of the gluing press formed on the pressure cushion and the shoe-receiving device. A safety device is connected to one of the operative parts of the gluing press which, when deflected by an obstacle in the path of movement of the movable part of the gluing press, switches off or reverses the drive.

Abstract: A roughing machine for roughing the margin of an upper that is moved past a roughing tool of the roughing machine. The roughing tool is incorporated in a roughing tool assembly that is yieldably urged downwardly against the upper margin under relatively low pressure. A damper mechanism has a follower element in engagement with the roughing tool assembly. The damper mechanism is so constructed that the follower element provides a resistance to upward movement of the roughing tool assembly of a relatively high magnitude and a downward force of a relatively low magnitude is imparted to the follower element.

Abstract: An improved shower brush having a reciprocating head includes a housing, a liquid inlet to the housing, and a turbine member positioned to be rotated by liquid entering the housing through the inlet. A brush drive plate is slidably mounted on the housing and confined within a chamber of the housing. The brush drive plate has a surface facing the turbine member, with the surface having a cam slot in it. A pin is mounted on the turbine member and extends into the cam slot on the brush drive plate. The cam slot has a configuration such that rotary motion of the turbine member is converted to reciprocating motion of the brush drive plate. A massage brush head is mounted on the brush drive plate. The brush also has a plurality of discharge orifices from the housing disposed around the brush head and means forming a part of the housing for distributing the liquid to the discharge orifices after it causes the turbine member to rotate so that the shower brush may massage and shower the user at the same time.

Abstract: Cleaning the inside of a receptacle such as a chill mould by brushing the inside of the mold is effected by moving one or more brushes up and down within the mold. Each brush is generally disc-shaped and the periphery is shaped in conformity with the shape of the mold. The brushes are so arranged that the bristles thereon can be moved into and out of brushing engagement with the inside of the mold.

Abstract: Apparatus for extracting liquid or moisture from fabrics in continuous length in which air is drawn through a slot in a suction pipe arranged in proximity to the interior of a portion of the perforated body of a drum or through a slot formed by peripheral members of a frame arranged inside the drum, seals being formed around the slots to ensure that air drawn into the drum therethrough the perforations in the drum body and through the fabric carried over the slot in a tensionless state as the drum rotates.

Abstract: An improved tool is disclosed for cleaning hard surface floors. The tool includes a scrubbing block which is pivotally mounted on the lower end of a handle that may be manipulated by a person standing by the tool. A housing is mounted about the scrubbing block and is connected with the scrubbing block by leaf springs so as to permit the housing to "float" with respect to the scrubbing block. The housing includes a bottom surface and curved, generally transverse, front and rear channels that are disposed adjacent to the front and rear of the housing, that are open to the floor, and that are connected with a vacuum conduit. Squeegee blades are disposed in the channels and are carried therein by support members pivotally mounted on the housing. The support members include a plurality of depending feet which support the housing so that its bottom surface is above the floor to be cleaned.

Abstract: A carpeting tool for a broom-type vacuum cleaner comprising a hollow rake. The hollow rake includes a plurality of spaced hollow open-ended teeth and a plurality of spaced air passage openings interposed respectively between certain of the teeth. The hollow rake further has a pair of oppositely extending lateral hollow flange portions and a nozzle integral with and intermediary of the flange portions. The flange portions have a lowermost lateral surface from which extend the hollow teeth, and in which are formed the air passage openings. A pair of spaced apart rollers are mounted between the teeth, and extend below the open ends of the teeth to support the combined weight of the tool and vacuum cleaner when the tool is attached to the vacuum cleaner for use thereof. The rollers permit the tool to ride smoothly along the carpeting without abruptly snagging the carpeting.

Abstract: A carrier and clip combination slidably mounted in a traverse rod to support a drapery. The carrier and clip include cooperating projections and apertures permitting selective engagement of one to the other so as to correctly locate the drapery hem with respect to the floor. The clip is of bifurcated shape with an irregular surface for purposes of drapery retention.

Abstract: Combined pulley housing and end gate construction for a traverse rod. For application to a slotted traverse rod, there is provided a pulley housing receivable and fastenable within such traverse rod. Said pulley housing is arranged for the support of cord pulleys in any desired manner and arrangement. Said pulley housing also supports a gate which positions drapery supporting means at the end of the rod and closes the slot to prevent the escape of hangers positioned therewithin when the drapery is retracted. The gate is preferably mounted for pivoting on an axis substantially transverse to the slot and in one embodiment contains a pocket which fits over the end hanger for holding it in a predetermined position in said slot and with respect to the rod.

Abstract: A counterbalance for a window sash which comprises a bracket for securement to the window frame and which bracket contains spaced-apart slide plates with at least a pair of vertically spaced-apart transverse elements extending therebetween; there being a self-coiling spring suspended from each transverse member by means of the free end of such coil being lead over said transverse member. The free ends of said coil springs are connected to each other and then secured to a movable window sash for effectively counterbalancing same during movement between open and closed condition. Said transverse elements permit of at least two-point contact with said spring free ends whereby rocking of the spring coils is inhibited during sash counterbalancing operation.

Abstract: A lung removal method for poultry in which an access opening to their body cavity has been formed at their vent including the steps of supporting poultry by its hocks and at an access opening at the vent so as to locate the access opening in a fixed plane while the breast portion of the poultry is flexibly supported therefrom in cantilever fashion through the bone and muscle structure of the poultry. The method also includes inserting an eviscerating tool through the access opening to eviscerate the poultry while it is supported. A separate vacuum may be imposed through the tool on different parts of the viscera to remove same.

Abstract: Apparatus for defibering sheaths of fibrous material, particularly sheaths of abaca, in which the sheaths are transported sideways along a predetermined path by being gripped at opposite ends between the lower run and the upper run of an upper and a lower endless conveyor of a plurality of conveyor means which are so arranged with respect to each other that the sheaths while passing over portions of stripping blades extending transverse to the path are gripped at least at one end thereof, and conveyor means for use in such apparatus which comprise a plurality of adjacent pulleys along the lower run of the upper conveyor, a plurality of adjacent pulleys along the upper run of the lower conveyor, turnable about parallel axes offset in direction of the path with respect to the axes of the pulleys of the upper conveyor, in which each of the pulleys is formed with a plurality of circumferential grooves in which endless flexible means are located which engage and grip the sheaths for transporting the same.

Abstract: Method for cleaning fibrous vegetable materials to remove trash components (such as coarse sand, stones, rocks, metallic particles, shives, dirt and the like).

Abstract: In apparatus for stripping a fibrous web from the doffer of a carding machine, provision is made for pneumatically assisting the dragging rollers to remove web from the stripping roller. This is achieved by directing air impulses towards a dragging roller from within the stripping roller. An air chamber within the stripping roller is arranged such that the impulses are directed in a predetermined direction, as apertures in the stripping roller register therewith. Carding cloth covering the stripping roller has appropriately, toothed, stepped windings.

Abstract: A separable fastener of the hook and eye type is designed to allow easy and rapid joining of the two fastener parts and to inhibit inadvertent separation of the parts after joining while nevertheless enabling the parts to be readily unfastened from one another when such unfastening is desired. Contributing to these results is the use in the hook member of a novel spring detent which yieldingly retains the eye member in its fully hooked condition with the hook member.

Abstract: An adjustable side opening buckle for securing the tongue end of a watchband or the like to the buckle end of the band in which a frame forms a generally rectangular passage for receiving the buckle end of the band with a spring plate biased between the top of the frame and the upper surface of the band to urge one of a plurality of spaced notches in the underside of the band into engagement with a boss on the bottom of the frame adjustably to hold the buckle end in position on the frame and in which upwardly extending hooks spaced along the top of the frame are adapted to be received in slots in a tongue plate secured to the tongue end of the band and in which a cover supported on the frame for pivotal movement on an axis extending along one side of the frame is adapted to be moved from an open position to a closed position over the frame in which closed position it snaps into engagement with the frame to retain the tongue plate in engagement with the frame hooks.

Abstract: A clip comprises a lower member including a base plate, at least one bridge and at least one pivot projection, an upper member including a base plate and at least one recessed bearing portion positioned to receive the pivot projection, thereby permitting pivotal connection of the upper and lower members, and a slide member including at least one slide plate and at least one crossplate having an upper surface capable of slidably engaging with the underside of an elongated portion of the bridge. Either one or both of the upper and lower members are selectively reduced in thickness toward its rear edge so as to obtain a desired angle of opening of the clip.

Abstract: A bottom gating mold system which is particularly adapted for molding relatively flat and generally elongated and/or wide metal objects such as battery plates or grids.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for measuring the resonant frequency and the coefficient of coupling of a plurality of coupled piezoelectric resonators. A plurality of electrode terminals are provided in the apparatus for connection to respective resonator electrodes, and a common terminal is provided for connection to common electrodes of the resonators. First switching means are connected to a signal source for applying the signal selectively to one of the electrode terminals. A parallel resonant circuit is coupled between each of the electrode terminals and the common terminal respectively to provide a relatively high impedance at the resonant frequency of the adjacent resonators. Second switching means are connected in parallel with the parallel resonant circuits for selectively short-circuiting the resonant circuits.