Abstract: A movable model of an animal is described in which a driving mechanism adapted to operate synchronously with generation of a sound by a control circuit is incorporated in a simulated animal-like body portion formed of a soft foamed urethane block which has been shaped to the external configuration of a human or animal, and an operating end of said driving mechanism is joined to a part of said soft foamed urethane block forming the body portion of the model so as to induce movement of the moving parts of said body portion.

Abstract: A plant nourishment delivery device having a variable flux capability and comprising a water-permeable membrane having a conditioned flux capability in the range of about 0.005 to 10 cubic centimeters per minute per square centimeter at an applied hydrostatic pressure of about 1 atmosphere, and an exaltation of said conditioned flux capability in the range of about 30% to 10,000%.

Abstract: A latch control for an explosion relief panel is described in which the panel of relatively rigid construction, is normally retained in place by an arm pivotally mounted at one end, a pivotally mounted fork assembly at the other end of the arm which includes a magnetically responsive keeper which is loosely attached to the fork assembly, a magnet carried by the arm normally holding the keeper firmly to prevent rotation of the fork assembly about its pivotal axis. A plurality of springs exerting the desired force are interposed between the panel and the arm. The door carries a rigid post, adjustable in length, for movement with the panel against the force of the springs to apply a releasing force on the keeper to release the keeper and move the fork assembly to a release position so that the arm rotates and releases the panel.

Abstract: This invention relates to a metal clad window product. The window frame and sash are basically made of milled, elongated wooden members with suitable interconnecting parts, such as mortises and tenons, at the ends of the same. A metal cladding member is attached to each elongated member before assembly of the window parts. The metal cladding member has flanges formed integral therewith which fit into rabbets in the sides of the elongated wooden members forming the frame and sash parts to secure the cladding to the part. The cladding includes an extension at one edge thereof which forms with suitable stop members in the assembled sash, a mounting for a glazing panel assembly. In the case of the window frame, the extension forms the mounting of the weather seal for sealing the sash to the window frame.

Abstract: A piston ring honing machine and method are disclosed wherein a stack of piston rings are face finished simultaneously by compressing the rings radially inwardly and into a generally circular configuration and retaining the outside diameter of that circular configuration by confining the compressed rings within a plurality of cylindrical drive rollers disposed about the rings. A honing tool is placed against the ring faces and the rings driven to rotate about the circle center by rotation of one or more of the cylindrical rollers. The stack of rings therefore moves relative to the honing tool to finish the ring face. The tool may be reciprocated in the direction of the cylindrical roller axes to more uniformly finish the ring faces.

Abstract: A tool grinding machine for profile tools of machines for working wood, plastics material and the like, which includes: a machine stand, at least one headstock arranged on the machine stand and comprising a grinding spindle carrying a grinding wheel, a holding fixture provided for the profile tools to be ground and located opposite to a grinding area provided at a point of the rotational path of the grinding wheel mantle, a grinding rest movably mounted on the machine stand, a copying attachment including a template to be arranged on a holder and also including a tracer finger arranged on the machine stand, for engagement in the profiled template. The headstock is arranged on a swivel support which is adjustable about a swivel axis, which is at least nearly parallel to the grinding spindle and passes approximately through the grinding area of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A workpiece positioning apparatus 12 (FIG. 1) for positively locating a workpiece 14 with respect to a drive spindle 20 in a grinding machine is disclosed. The apparatus 12 is secured to the drive spindle 20 and provides a means for holding the workpiece 14 in a predetermined angular position with respect to the drive spindle during the grinding operation. The apparatus 12 includes an index surface 74 (FIG. 4) against which a key 42 on the workpiece is pressed by a rotatable drive element or sleeve 80. To facilitate installation of the workpiece 14 in the grinding machine 10 (FIG. 1 ) the drive element 80 (FIG. 4) is rotated to provide a space between it and the index surface 74. When the workpiece 14 has been installed in the machine 10, the drive element 80 is rotated in the opposite direction (FIG. 5 ) to move the key 42 on the workpiece into engagement with the index surface 74 on the workpiece positioning apparatus 12.

Abstract: An airless centrifugal blast device in the form of a one piece, two-bladed wheel mounted for rotational movement about either a horizontally or vertically disposed axis and means for off center gravitational feed of particulate media to the inner end portions of the blades with the particulate media feed tube means tapering in cross section to the discharge opening and extension of the discharge opening in the direction of rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: A throwing wheel for centrifugally propelling solid material, such as abrasive grit, has discs with grooves to hold a plurality of uniformly distributed blades. The blades have ribs along a disc-engaging portion thereof and stop members to limit radial outward movement of the blades. The grooves or the ribs or both are tapered relative to radii of the wheel. Stop members protrude from the blades and engage stops on the discs. Fixed and movable stops are retained in such a way that at least one gap remains along the blade edge to facilitate blade removal and replacement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular space structuration device enabling open or closed spaces to be rapidly arranged for accommodating a large number of persons. Modules comprise a platform provided with seats and supported by compasses, each leg of the compasses being pivoted at its lower part on telescopic strut members of variable length, themselves pivoted at their upper end on said platform. One application of the present invention is the temporary installation of grandstands, theatres, tiers, amphitheatres etc.

Abstract: A construction primarily useful for A-frame buildings with two lower sections adapted to be installed side by side to form the lower portion of the building and an upper section adapted to be mounted in a centered position over the two lower sections to form a generally triangular A-frame building. The sections are individually preassembled in a factory and are of a limited width to enable them to be transported lengthwise over conventional highways to the building site.

Abstract: A tensegrity structure is formed from a plurality of interconnected tensegrity modules. Each module includes several column-like compression members and tension elements run between ends of the compression members to define a polyhedron. The tension elements form the edges of the polyhedron and intersect at the vertices of the polyhedron. The interconnected modules are joined to each other with triangular faces abutting but with the edges and faces of the abutting triangular surfaces of the respective modules rotated 180.degree. away from superposition and with the vertices joined to tension element edges, being joined at a point located one-half or one-third of the way along the length of such edge.

Abstract: In a large size receptacle, e.g. for a mixture of liquid and solid manure, the peripheral wall comprises a circular series of reinforced concrete slabs having a plain external surface and presenting, at each vertical joint between successive slabs, groove shaped recesses or notches for receiving circumferentially extending pre-stressing wires.

Abstract: A system for improving the heat insulating characteristics of existing wall structures, which wall structures include panels and panel edge supporting frames with pockets in a jamb face thereof receiving an edge of the panels. The system includes an elongated stop element having a base adapted to be secured to the jamb face and extended into the pocket after the existing panel has been removed therefrom. The stop element includes a flange extending outwardly of the jamb face to form a supportive side wall of a new glazing pocket adapted to receive an edge portion of a new insulating type panel. An elongated flange element is adapted to be secured on the existing frame in spaced alignment with the flange of the new stop element to form an opposite side wall for the new glazing pocket for securing the new insulating panel in place.

Abstract: A wall comprising concrete blocks each having a longitudinally extending, wedge-shaped groove in one side thereof, the groove communicating with a pair of bores that extend through the block. The block is molded in a hollow shell or frame open at its top and bottom, the frame removably mounting a support from which depends a pair of cores by means of which the block bores are formed. Associated with the frame is a compactor and ejector member having at its lower end a base adapted to be accommodated snugly within the frame and having on its lower surface elongate, wedge-shaped grooving means that forms the groove in the block. The grooving means is longitudinally slotted to accommodate the core support and the grooving means and the base also are bored to accommodate the cores.

Abstract: A beam formed of an assembly of a pair of vertically spaced apart wood chord members interconnected by a number of angularly arranged, channel shaped struts located along the vertical faces of the chords and on opposite sides of the chords. The channel base of each strut is V-shaped in cross-section, with an apex angle that increases from top to bottom of the strut so that the base gradually flattens along the strut length in the upwards direction. The channel legs of each strut gradually increase in depth from bottom to top along the strut length, to thereby shift the location of the channel's neutral axis away from the base towards the free edges of the legs at the upper end of the strut. The upper and lower ends of the struts are extended to form enlarged, flat, connector plate portions having struck-out teeth for embedding into the adjacent vertical face portions of the chord members.

Abstract: The lower end portion of a magazine for parallel cigarettes or like rod-shaped articles contains a horizontal grid of parallel rods which divide the outlet opening of the lower end portion into parallel passages wherein the cigarettes descend into an empty tray therebelow. When the tray is filled (such filling takes place while the tray descends, either continuously or stepwise), the passages are blocked by rod-like closing members which are parallel to the rods of the grid and are movable from inoperative positions behind the rods of the grid to intercepting positions in or above the passages. The closing members are oscillated and/or vibrated to prevent jamming of passages and/or bridging of cigarettes above the grid. The mechanism for moving the closing members between inoperative and intercepting positions employs a pneumatic motor or an electromagnet which can shift a common carrier for the closing members. The mechanism is actuated in automatic response to completed filling of a tray.

Abstract: A finger assembly includes a finger holder supported in depending position on a horizontal rail for adjustable positioning therealong. Flexible fingers received in associated slots in the holder extend downwardly and laterally outwardly from the holder and are clamped thereto by a retaining member, positioned below the holder, and a single clamping screw, extending upwardly through the retaining member and engaged with and secured to the holder. Different size retaining members may be used to vary the lateral pitch of the fingers. A single finger may be removed from the holder for repair or replacement by loosening the clamping screw which is accessible from the position below the holder.

Abstract: A finger assembly includes a finger holder supported in depending position on a horizontal rail for adjustable positioning therealong. Flexible fingers extend downwardly and outwardly from the holder and are clamped thereto by a retaining member, received within a downwardly opening cavity in the holder, and a single clamping screw, secured to and extending upwardly through the retaining member and engaging the holder. The fingers are releasably retained in depending position on the retaining member so that the fingers, the retaining member, and the clamping screw may be inserted into and removed from the holder as a unit. The clamping screw is accessible from and a position below the assembly.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for canning, inspecting and transferring to a storage area fuel and reflector elements from a nuclear reactor, which system includes a transfer chute, environmental chamber, conveyor and canning mechanism operative to remove and replace closures on containers into which fuel and reflector elements are inserted or from which stored elements are removed while maintaining a sealed gaseous environment and permitting visual and mechanical inspection of the elements by an operator located in a remote shielded area.

Abstract: A plastic pulsation bag for automobile gasoline filters and a method of making the same is disclosed. The bag comprises two opposing flexible membranes peripherally sealed together along their opposing sides. At least one of the opposing sides is recessed so that a pocket is formed by the sealed membranes for enclosing a gas which is preferably heavier than air. In a preferred method, a first step in forming the bag is to slopingly insert the membranes into an open-top chamber containing a body of gas, such that the recessed opposing sides pass obliquely through the upper surface of the gas and face away from the chamber. The membranes are then agitated within the chamber to release trapped air adjacent thereto, oriented in an opposing relationship, mounted upon opposing sealing dies, and then sealed together about their peripheries. Pulsation bags made in accordance with this invention are useful in preventing "water hammer" in certain large vehicle fuel systems.

Abstract: A container is provided with a rupturable sealing partition which is protected by a closure member to form a package. The rupturable partition is located within the container to separate a lower product-containing portion from an upper measuring portion thereof.

Abstract: An implement particularly for harvesting corn stalks including a pair of ight counter rotating conveying rollers which define therebetween a cutting station to which crop material is conveyed by stalk guides, with the conveying rollers having knives radially extending therefrom and blades located above the knives. A counter-knife cooperates with the knives to cut the crop material which is then engaged by the blades and propelled rearwardly to a plurality of feed rollers rotating about horizontal axes. The blades are formed with rearwardly curved leading edges and axially extending conveying members are provided on the conveying rollers above the blades. The blades and the knives are angularly arranged about the conveying rollers to be alternately passed through the cutting station during rotation of the conveying rollers.

Abstract: A harvesting device having a harvesting member elongated along a longitudinal axis; mounts affixing the member for rotation about an axis of rotation eccentric to the longitudinal axis of the member; and a mechanism for rotating the member about the axis of rotation to impart a crop dislodging motion.

Abstract: The manufacture of yarn in a non-rotational spinning chamber, using the air jets directed by a system of passages, the air flow stream rotating quickly becomes restricted to the whirl core, and swirled air flow is forced along the spinning chamber walls. The cylindrical, non-rotational chamber has one closed end and an insert incorporating a yarn discharge channel. Also provided as part of the chamber are peripherally disposed air supply ducts and a fiber delivery channel. The chamber is provided with a cylindrical element and air guides disposed under a fiber ring arranged at the chamber outlet.

Abstract: Textile strands or threads with no twist at least partially coated by wax are formed by immersion in a molten wax while in a false twisted state. The coated strands or threads are then cooled and the wax solidifies.

Abstract: In a process and apparatus for bulking, more particularly high-bulking, of textile yarns having fibers of different shrinkage characteristics including the step of and apparatus for temporarily heating the yarn sufficiently to obtain differential shrinkage and thus bulking of the yarn; the improvement of the steps of and apparatus for soaking the yarn with water and/or other liquid having dielectric properties similar to water while fully and evenly saturating the yarn throughout with a predetermined amount of such liquid, and applying microwave energy to the saturated yarn for heating of the yarn. With this process and apparatus, heating is uniformly applied throughout the yarn and an energy savings can be realized over conventional yarn bulking processes. This process and apparatus may be utilized in conjunction with a two-for-one yarn twisting apparatus in which the process is carried out and the apparatus is disposed between the steps of and the apparatus for twisting and taking-up of the yarn.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece control circuit for facilitating the selection of a preferred function in a multi-functional electronic timekeeping circuit wherein each function can also be selected cyclicly in sequence, is provided. The timekeeping circuit is adapted to be disposed in at least three timekeeping functional modes to perform at least one distinct timekeeping function in each functional mode in response to a function control signal being applied thereto. Mode select circuitry is coupled to the timekeeping circuit for cyclicly selecting, in sequence, each timekeeping functional mode of the timekeeping circuit in response to each mode select signal applied thereto. A judgment circuit is coupled to thetimekeeping circuit and is adapted to return the timekeeping circuit to a predetermined timekeeping functional mode in response to a mode select signal and a function control signal being coincidentally applied thereto.

Abstract: A hand-indication type electronic timepiece is disclosed which has a vibrator such as a quartz crystal vibrator, an electronic circuit including an oscillator, a frequency divider, a driver, and a motor for operating hands, and other components, said electronic circuit comprising a plurality of pulse control circuits for different functions such as a pulse generator for normal hand operation, a fast feed pulse forming circuit, a pulse output stop circuit, and a circuit for producing output pulses for said normal hand operation after some specific periods of time with external control signals applied thereto as input signals, said pulse control circuits being selectively operated by external operating means, so that said motor for operating hands may be controlled by multiple steps by said external operating means.

Abstract: An elapsed time indicator is provided which performs accurate and reliable time measurements. The device includes an indicator assembly having a plurality of numbered wheels drivingly coupled to a drive wheel having a plurality of upstanding peripheral teeth. A verge escapement mechanism employs a side acting verge member which moves in a predetermined plane and acts on only one side of the drive wheel. The peripheral teeth of the drive wheel cooperate with the verge member to move the drive wheel through predetermined intervals and drive the numbered wheels of the indicator assembly. An electromagnet pulsed by a solid state time base and driver circuit oscillates the verge member to advance the drive wheel and to operate the indicator assembly.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) digital watch with circuitry which allows the watch user to adjust the amount of time the horological information is displayed and to adjust the brightness of the display.

Abstract: A dial and movement fixing structure comprising a ring having legs that are held between a case ring of a watch case and a back cover, and a dial attached to the ring, wherein projections formed on the ring are introduced into a plurality of notched portions formed in the periphery of the dial such that the dial is fixed to the ring.

Abstract: A rotary piston machine comprising a housing, a central shaft fixedly connected to said housing, a cylinder mounted in said housing for rotation about said shaft, a cam on said shaft, a piston mounted within said cylinder, said piston having a recess functioning as a camming track co-operating with said cam for axially moving the piston in the cylinder upon rotation of said cylinder in the housing, said housing and said cylinder each having at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet. If the machine is formed as an internal combustion engine, the cylinder comprises at least one combustion space connectable to said fluid inlet and said fluid outlet and to ignition means.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the amount of secondary air injection including a secondary air injection system which allows the injection of secondary air into an exhaust system for the purpose of causing the combustion of unburned components of the exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine, an air to fuel ratio sensor which determines either the concentration of the oxygen or the concentration of the carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, a means which senses a sudden acceleration of the internl combustion engine, a control means which sends out an activating signal in response to the output of the air to fuel ratio sensor and the means for detecting a sudden acceleration of the internal combustion engine and a valve means which controls the amount of secondary air injected by the secondary air injection system in response to the activating signal from the control means whereby the valve means causes the amount of secondary air injected into the secondary air injection system to increase when the air to fue

Abstract: A sufficient amount of secondary air is supplied to the exhaust gases without requiring numerous supply tubes. The supply tubes are connected to the longest branch of the exhaust manifold or the exhaust port passage to which the longest branch is connected where the inertial flow of the exhaust gases is greatest. A mass of the exhaust gases recirculated to the intake through a recirculation tube is prevented from being admixed with the secondary air. The recirculation tube is connected to the branches of the manifold exclusive of the longest branch.

Abstract: Process for harnessing the energy of the natural movements of a heaving liquid mass including the following steps: providing a vessel floating on said liquid mass, the vessel having a compartment containing an auxiliary liquid; allowing the vessel to follow the natural movements of the heaving liquid mass thereby causing reciprocating motion of said auxiliary liquid; and translating the energy developed by the reciprocating motion of said auxiliary liquid into electrical energy. Apparatus for implementing the said process including a vessel suitable for floating on a heaving liquid mass, and having at least one compartment for receiving an auxiliary liquid; and means for translating into electrical energy the energy developed by reciprocating motion of said auxiliary liquid caused by the vessel following the natural movements of the heaving liquid mass.

Abstract: A valve block for hydraulic excavators having at least two sets of valves which are each coupled to their pump. The valves are of the type which, in the unactuated state, allows the passage of pressure medium. The hydraulic devices for executing working movements of the excavator are each coupled to their valve in each set. The valves in the one set are coupled in series, counted from the pump in the sequence the valve which is coupled to the hydraulic device for the first working movement of the excavator, the valve which is coupled to the hydraulic device for the second working movement of the excavator, and the valve which is coupled to the hydraulic device for the third working movement of the excavator.

Abstract: An hydraulic motor having as an energy source a cyclically controlled rising and falling level of liquid in a working tank in which is provided a piston element having a liquid-tight hollow chamber that is arranged to move vertically with the rising and falling liquid level in response to buoyant and gravitational forces acting thereon. The liquid level in the tank is varied by using a plurality of liquid-tight exchange receptacles located adjacent the tank in vertically spaced relationship between the lower and upper liquid levels in the tank, with each exchange receptacle communicating with the tank through an opening including a normally closed valve. A control means for varying the liquid level in the tank includes a system for sequentially and individually opening and closing each of the valves from the uppermost to the lowermost exchange receptacle, and vice versa.

Abstract: An engine has a plurality of cylinders each having an exhaust-gas output. An exhaust-gas turbocharger has a plurality of exhaust-gas inlets which are connected via respective exhaust-gas conduits to the outlets of the cylinders, with each conduit connected to one or more of the cylinders. A vent conduit connects at least one of the exhaust-gas conduits to the output side of the exhaust-gas turbocharger and is provided with a valve that releases pressure in the respective conduit when pressure in the exhaust system or engine speed exceeds a predetermined limit. Furthermore this one conduit is of restricted flow-cross-section so that at low engine speed the gas velocity in the conduit is high for driving the turbocharger, but at high engine speed pressure is relieved to prevent overdriving of the turbocharger.

Abstract: The invention provides a method comprising the detection of the operating conditions of the engine and, depending on these operating conditions, supplying the engine with air either from a static source or from an air compressor.When air is supplied to the engine from the static source the compression work of the compressor is kept at a minimum value, and shifting from one operating mode to the other is achieved within the shortest possible time interval.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement of a solar refrigeration system. The solar refrigeration system has been improved by combining a solar collector-generator and a heat exchanger into one unit to increase the performance efficiency of the system by eliminating heat losses. The solar collector-generator comprises a tube and header arrangement including a plurality of double-walled tubes, each consisting of an outer pipe and an inner pipe, the inner pipe defining a passage for a high temperature refrigerant-lean or weak solution, whereas, the outer and inner tubes defining therebetween a passage for a low temperature refrigerant-rich or strong solution.

Abstract: A device for transferring helium between rotating and non-rotating members includes first and second transfer reeds and a cylindrical sleeve. The cylindrical sleeve is provided between the first and second reeds and extends substantially throughout the region of axial overlap of the reeds. One of the reeds rotates with the rotating member while the other reed is fixed. Third and fourth coaxial transfer reeds may be provided for the transfer of gaseous helium. The third and fourth reeds concentrically surround the first and second reeds with one of the reeds rotating and the other reed being fixed. Cylindrical sleeve members are provided between adjacent reeds with the sleeve members all rotating with the rotating member. The sleeve members are connected to one another at opposite end of the intermediate sleeve member. Guide means may be provided to cancel a component of rotation of the gaseous helium. A bayonet fixing device releasably attaches the cylindrical sleeve to the rotating member.

Abstract: A cryopump having a cryopanel adapted for being cooled by a first refrigerant and shielded from radiation incident thereon by shields adapted for being cooled with a second refrigerant is disclosed. The cryopanel and the radiation shield are fabricated with a first material having high thermal conductivity, such as aluminum, while means for distributing refrigerant from refrigerant dewars to the cryopanel and shields are made of a second material, such as stainless steel. The stainless steel and aluminum sections are connected by an aluminum-steel transition connector adapted for providing vacuum tight connections at cryogenic temperatures. Both the cryopanel and chevrons comprising the shields are fabricated and extruded aluminum with coolant passages formed therein. Thermal distortions during operation are compensated by the use of stainless steel bellows within refrigerant distribution lines.

Abstract: An improved upright open front refrigerated display cabinet having primary and secondary air flow conduits, in which air flow directing means are provided for selectively drawing ambient air into the secondary air band conduit during a defrost cycle and for substantially preventing ambient air from entering the secondary conduit during a refrigeration cycle and for directing the flow of air through the secondary conduit in a first direction during the refrigeration cycle and in a second direction, substantially opposite the first direction, during the defrost cycle. Fans are provided in each of the primary and secondary conduits; the direction of air flow in the primary conduit remains constant at all times, during both refrigeration and defrost cycles.

Abstract: Hot brine supplies the heat for a power cycle which produces the power for a refrigeration cycle in which brine at ambient temperature is cooled to sub-ambient temperature. Both cycles use a heat engine whose compressor and expander employ liquid pistons operating in cylinders which consist of multi-turn helically wound conduits whose cross-sections are varied suitably throughout their length. The liquid pistons are the liquid phase of a two phase working fluid, and the engine operates entirely within the wet region of the working fluid. The hot brine preferably is heated by a source of waste heat. A preferred form of the power cycle consists, in sequence, of a non-adiabatic compression step; an adiabatic compression step; a non-adiabatic expansion step; an adiabatic expansion step; and a condensing step. Simpler versions are possible, but at a sacrifice of flexibility or performance.

Abstract: A refrigeration system which has a heat exchanger wherein refrigerant is evaporated to absorb heat from a fluid to be cooled, said heat exchanger receiving refrigerant from a vapor condensing economizer. The vapor condensing economizer receives liquid refrigerant from a condenser and has an orifice or a series of nozzles to maintain a pressure drop between the condenser and economizer so that a portion of the liquid refrigerant flashes to a vapor in the economizer to absorb heat from the remaining liquid refrigerant in the economizer. Condensing coils containing a cool heat exchange medium are positioned in the economizer to reduce the temperature and pressure in the economizer and to condense the refrigerant vapors back to a liquid for use in the refrigeration cycle.

Abstract: The apparatus for making ice blocks comprises a hollow body containing projecting parts faced downwards. Referigerating fluid and heating fluid are circulated separately through this body. A tray is around the projecting parts in its uppermost position. This tray is supported by a mechanism between an uppermost and a lowermost position and a water supply line comprising a cock opens into said tray. When ice has formed on the projecting parts, an electric circuit is closed and the cock opens for some time. Thus the tray falls. In the lowermost position water flows away out of the tray and therefore the tray rises up to its uppermost position.

Abstract: A sorption heat pump including a fuel energized discharge unit from which heated fluid media for the heat pump is provided and a circuit having the fluid media circulated therethrough and arranged to include a heat exchanger, an absorber, pump devices, a temperature level changer and an energy consumption circuit. The discharge unit operates to emit the fluid media into the circuit as a heated weak solution and to receive the fluid media returned from the circuit as a rich solution. The discharge unit also produces an overheated vapor. The temperature level changer comprises a first and a second heat exchange unit, with the first unit being directly connected to the discharge unit to receive the weak solution therefrom, with the first unit also being connected to form part of a supply line for the energy consumption circuit.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a first container for receiving waste water. Inlet means in the upper portion of the first container are adapted to be connected to a drain pipe. Outlet means in the bottommost portion of the container are provided for draining the waste water from the container. Valve means are provided which are operable to control the outlet means in response to a waste water level and relative heat indicator in said first container, and a second container for receiving a liquid is adjacent but sealed from said first container. Heat pump means include heat exchanger means in said first container and communicate with heat exchanger means in the second container whereby heat is extracted from relatively warm waste water in the first container and can be transferred to the heat exchanger in said second container for warming a relatively cooler liquid in said second container.

Abstract: A refrigerator having an outer case and an inner liner with insulation therebetween, the inner liner forming a fresh food storage compartment. An evaporator is disposed in the upper portion of the fresh food storage compartment. There is an elongate opening in the rear wall of the fresh food storage compartment and a drain trough is disposed on the interior surface of the rear wall below the evaporator and the elongate opening. A cover member is positioned in and covers the elongate opening, which cover member has a peripheral flange abutting the interior surface of the rear wall and a recess body portion extending through the elongate opening. There is provided a centrally located opening in the cover member and a trough on each side of the opening along the upper portion, both of which are arranged to underlie the exterior surface of the top wall of the inner liner.