Abstract: An apparatus for excavating and transplanting trees includes a plurality of blade assemblies mounted on the sides of a horizontal multi-sided frame for overlying and substantially surrounding an excavation site. Each blade assembly includes a housing within which a flanged blade and stem unit can be mounted for reciprocation to effect penetration of the excavation site, and a hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly detachably affixable to the stem for effecting reciprocation of the blade and stem unit. Within each housing are mounted a plurality of rollers engageable with opposite sides of the blade thereof, a pair of guide blocks adjacent opposite sides of the blade flange, and a pair of guide bars on opposite sides of the stem, all cooperable to guide and maintain the blade and stem unit in an established path during reciprocation.

Abstract: At least one of two openable leaves is provided with at least one light-emitting diode, a thin battery for lighting the diode and a switch assembly. On opening the leaves, the diode emits light, which is extinguished when the leaves are closed to provide an indication of unique interest.

Abstract: A device for displaying an article which comprises a front frame part, a back frame part and a decorative covering over the face of the front frame part and held thereon by reason of clamping engagement of interfitting rims on the two parts with the decorative covering. The parts have aligned openings for viewing the article, such openings being covered by a transparent sheet for protecting the article. Supporting means for the frame assembly is secured to the back part and includes an easel which may have a loop for suspending the frame assembly or includes a stand. The easel or the stand are shaped so as to provide a cavity between it and the back part for receiving the article and the protective sheet.

Abstract: A pistol grip preferably including a cushioning part having a rear portion extending across the back of a pistol handle and having side portions projecting forwardly from said rear portion at opposite sides of the handle, with the part desirably including a body of elastomeric material containing a reinforcing structure stiffer than the elastomeric material and of generally U-shaped horizontal sectional configuration. The cushioning part may be retained on the pistol handle by a fastener or fasteners extending forwardly through apertures in the back of the cushioning part and connectable to the pistol handle.

Abstract: An improved fishing lure retriever designed to be easily and quickly connected to a fishing line and lowered to retrieve an artificial fishing lure that has become snagged on an underwater object is provided. The subject fishing lure retriever is characterized by a hollow cylindrical body in the shape of a canister that is partially filled with shot or the like. A plurality of link chains extend from the leading end of the retriever to engage fishing hooks attached to the lure. The trailing end of the retriever is provided with an aperture to enable the retriever to be connected to an auxiliary drop line that allows the retriever to be lowered underwater. Slotted eyelets are situated on generally opposite ends of the retriever to serve as guides when associated with a fishing line to which a snagged lure is attached.

Abstract: A disposable sinker including a water soluble member for attachment to a fishing line. An extension on the soluble member protrudes downwardly and is embedded within a solid body of the sinker. The soluble member defines openings for line passage and for water entry to expedite dissolution and sinker separation. A wax coating protects the soluble member from premature disintegration. A pull tab is provided which is removable prior to sinker use to expose a portion of the soluble member. A reinforcing agent is applied to the soluble member to resist line imparted forces. A method of manufacture is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided an animal trap construction, in which a coil spring is adapted, upon springing of the trap, to cause a swing arm to pivot upwardly through a vertical arc, and tighten a noose around the leg of an animal. The coil spring is contained between two upstanding brackets, and an end portion of the swing arm, bent at right angles to the latter, passes centrally through the spring, and passes through the two brackets. A first bushing of cylindrical form is fixed within the end of the spring remote from the bend location between the swing arm and its end portion, the first bushing having a smaller-diameter cylindrical extension passing through an aperture in the respective bracket. A second bushing is provided at the other end of the coil spring, the second bushing having a flange which is adapted to be located between the coil spring and the respective bracket. The end portion of the swing arm passes through both bushings.

Abstract: An elongated cage is selective in entrapping only pit vipers, the cage being open at one end to provide ingress for the triangular-shaped head of a pit viper, the other end of the cage being closed to prevent egress. A noose is placed at the open end, the noose allowing the snake to insert its head therethrough but constricting the neck at the junction of the neck and the head as the snake attempts to withdraw its head and the base of the triangular head abuts the nether side of the noose. A stake and tether anchor the cage which is customarily located in paths believed to be frequented by snakes. Rodent odor is sometimes used to enhance the trap's capabilities.

Abstract: A top and spinning mechanism, the top having an enlarged body portion and a stub base portion with an irregular configuration for coacting with a sleeve member of a top spinning mechanism, the sleeve member being configured for releasably receiving therein the stub base portion, rotation of the sleeve member rotating the top with a release lever on the top spinning mechanism manually operable for axially sliding the sleeve out of engagement with the base portion with the release lever having an arm member contacting the body of the top for directing the top onto a playing surface.

Abstract: An action figure doll capable of simulating the web making feat of the Spider Man Super-Hero is disclosed. The doll has a modified arm containing a fluid which produces the individual filaments of a spider like web when the arm is set and activated by the application of pressure to a section of the modified arm. The modified arm includes means for minimizing exposure of the filament-producing fluid.

Abstract: A planter adapted for small as well as large scale seed planting since the principal parts may be extruded or otherwise formed in any appropriate lengths, the planter being characterized particularly by having means for condensation and direction of the condensed soil water onto a limited area where the seeds are planted in a fertilized mulch, the planter producing hothouse conditions therewithin, base portions of the planter being self-destructing by reason of solution by soil water to prevent interference with root growth, and weed control being provided for by chemical weed retardant originally contained in aprons on each side of the planter, the lower layers of these aprons being soluble in soil water to release the chemical weed retardant.

Abstract: A tree stand taking the form of a foldable sheet material housing having a planar base and a plurality of evenly spaced side wall members extending therefrom. The outermost end of each of the side wall members are to cooperate together to form an enclosed area. A support ring is to be located about the outermost ends forming a polygonal shaped enclosed area. Thread fasteners are to threadingly extend through the support ring into the enclosed area and are adapted to come into contact with the trunk of the supported tree which in turn extends within the formed interior chamber of the housing. The interior chamber of the housing includes a flexible walled water tight container within which is to be located a quantity of water. The free end of the trunk of the tree is to rest upon a resilient pad of material secured to the inside surface of the container located adjacent the base of the sheet material housing.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for weather-sealing an elongated joint formed between a first member and a second member when said members are disposed at a predetermined relative position. The assembly includes an elongated piece having elongated interconnected first and second sections extending angularly relative to one another. The piece is removably carried by an elongated bracket fixedly secured to a side of one of the members defining the joint. The bracket is provided with an inner wall section, an outer wall section in spaced substantially face-to-face relation with the inner wall section, and a bridge section interconnecting a pair of corresponding elongated edges of the wall sections. The wall and bridge sections coact to form an elongated pocket having a first opening at one end. Corresponding second elongated edge portions of the inner and outer wall sections are disposed in spaced relation and define an elongated second opening having an end terminating at the first opening.

Abstract: A manually-operable balanced door with improved operating characteristics is mounted to pivot around a guide roller so that a hinge side of the door swings inwardly from a door frame while a latching side of the door swings outwardly from the door frame. A door closer within the header is reversed from its position in a prior construction so that a rotatable closer shaft extends downwardly from a hinge side portion of the door frame header. The check shaft is coupled by a rigid closer arm to the latching side of the door, while the hinge side of the door is supported between upper and lower door pivot arms. A bearing assembly is disposed within a hinge end of the upper pivot arm and encircles a pivot pin that is supported within a cavity in a side jamb, the pivot pin being easily removable for disassembling the door from the door frame.

Abstract: Door holder is adapted to work with conventional door closer. Holder comprises a shoe moving along a track and connected to the closer operating arm. A latch, when device is activated, holds shoe with door in open condition. Latch is attached to a frame near the track and which may be moved away from latching engagement with shoe either by forcible closing of the door manually or by de-activating closer.

Abstract: A hole grinding machine is provided which includes a frame, two displaceable grinding spindles arranged on the frame, and two chucks facing the grinding spindles for holding and moving workpieces to be machined. The chucks are fastened to rotatable chuck spindles supported by an indexing head which is rotatably supported by a shaft arranged on the frame. The shafts of the chuck spindles are arranged in the same plane and at the same distance from but on either side of the shaft of the indexing head. Between a given pair of machining operations the indexing head is rotated one-half turn so that the chucks change places in front of the grinding spindles. The indexing head is then rotated one-half turn in the opposite direction between the next pair of machining operations, so that the head reciprocates between two end positions.

Abstract: A work holder includes an elongated, hollow, cylindrical handle and a head secured within one end of the handle. A fixed jaw is secured to the head and projects longitudinally from the end of the handle. The fixed jaw has a pointed tip on its free end. A movable jaw is over the fixed jaw and is pivotally seated on an annular flange on the head. The movable jaw has a pointed tip which contacts the tip of the fixed jaw. A spring extends around the two jaws. The spring normally holds the tips together but allows pivoting of the movable jaw to separate the tips and thereby allow insertion or removal of a workpiece.

Abstract: A method of grinding the peripheries of articles such as ophthalmic lenses and the like with a grinding wheel to a predetermined outline or edge configuration, is characterized by the steps of detecting the height of discrete positions on the grinding wheel surface between opposite sides thereof and generating signals having values representative of the height of the positions. The values of the signals are compared, and an indication is generated of the position on the grinding surface whereat the signals represent greatest height. The indication is then used to control movement of the article against the highest position on the grinding surface for being ground. In consequence, the wheel wears evenly, it retains a substantially cylindrical shape, all portions of its grinding surface are effectively used in grinding articles, and formation of a groove in its surface is prevented, whereby the wheel does not require retruing or reshaping and its useful life is significantly increased.

Abstract: The segmented flexible hone comprises spirally wound high pressure tubing for conducting a lubricant therethrough with multiple bristled segments for contacting the inner surfaces of tubular holes so that contaminants and metal may be removed from the inner surfaces of the tubular holes. The bristled segments comprise compliant nylon bristles having enlarged abrasive globules attached to the outer end of the bristles in a non-flaking and a non-chipping manner. The bristled segments are separated by intervals along the high pressure tubing wherein no bristles are disposed but wherein the tubing has holes so that a lubricant mist may exit at high pressures and in a mist therefrom. The segmented flexible hone may be attached to a high pressure lubricant source and a mechanism for rotating the hone such that the ends of the bristles contact the inner surfaces of the members to be honed while a mist of lubricant is emitted from the holes in the high pressure tubing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for moving a blasting machine along a surface to be treated while maintaining a desired disposition of the blasting machine relative to the surface being treated. A support structure having a moveable boom with a blasting machine on its distal end is positioned adjacent the surface for treatment. Means are provided on the blasting machine to sense the positions of the blasting machine relative to the surface for treatment as the boom is moved through a working path. Movements of the blasting machine away from the desired disposition are sensed and compensated to adjust the blasting machine toward the intended disposition substantially throughout the movement of the boom through the working path.

Abstract: A protector for roof spouting or eavestroughs is formed from lengths of dark, sun-heat-absorbing plastic, secured with one edge under the lowermost shingles of a roof and the other edge overhanging the lip of the spouting and secured thereto by fastener strips fitting under the spouting lip.

Abstract: U-shaped coupling profiles hold in a building structure a floating ceiling or they constitute a grating to which sound-absorbing components or lighting fittings can be secured. A number of the coupling profiles are, in addition, adapted to supply or conduct away air or to receive electric leads or to hold walls in order to render the space beneath the coupling profiles technically suitable for a given use of said space. In order that the areas of air inlet and outlet and the areas of the electric connections can be better chosen in accordance with the intended use of the space, each of the plurality of coupling profiles is appropriate for receiving in common electric leads and at least one air control.

Abstract: A wall system having an internal mass for inwardly radiating retained heat, an insulation layer and an external heat-conductive skin spaced apart from the insulation layer for permitting the external environment to influence the air space conditions. The air space becomes the external environment to the insulation layer, rather than an exterior mass as with conventional wall systems, thereby reducing the load for the internally operating air conditioning and heating system. The air space is vented top and bottom so as to allow convection currents of accumulated hot air in the space to be created, thereby not only isolating the external environment from the air space but minimizing extremely hot air accumulation of air and when desired increasing the temperature in the air space above environmental conditions for enhancing the efficiency of the internally operating air conditioning and heating systems.

Abstract: A method and machine for fitting a sleeve seal of a collapsed form over a container, wherein the sleeve seal supplied is opened halfway by suction cups disposed to a base plate, and then are opened fully by separating the distance between opening members inserted therein, which are mounted movably up and down to the base plate, until the sleeve seal is somewhat tensioned, wherein the sleeve seal is formed in the cylindrical form just above a container to be fitted by closing the distance between the opening members while the sleeve seal is held by the suction cups, wherein the container is inserted into the sleeve seal opened by a lift supporting the container, wherein the opening members are pulled out of the sleeve seal, and wherein the container fitted in the sleeve seal is transferred to a next step.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for loading articles, particularly meat articles, into containers. The apparatus comprises two groups of movably mounted beams cantilevered in a direction of article progression. One group of beams is movable in a vertical direction while the other group of beams is movable in a horizontal direction. The movement of the beams is synchronized to provide for article movement in the desired direction. The terminal portions of both sets of beams are unconnected and spaced apart so as to provide a spaced relationship between the group of beams to permit the insertion of a container over the terminal portions of the beams.

Abstract: Crop cutting apparatus providing a wide cutting path and even cutting while following variations in ground level. Known drum and disc mowers of wide cut do not follow variations in ground level, and are easily damaged by ground shocks. Cutter drums 29, 29' and gear boxes 41, 41' are mounted on subframes 16, 16', which are pivotally mounted on main frame 13 to allow independent vertical movement of the drums 29, 29'. Each drum 29, 29' is driven by a flexible belt drive 42, 42' from its gear box 41, 41' to protect the gear boxes from ground shock. The gear boxes 41, 41' are driven by a cross-shaft 48 from a tractor p-t-o. The drums are driven by untimed drive and clash of cutting knives 31, 31' is prevented by a spacing roller 102 which rolls over a cam plate 102' and forces the drums 29, 29' apart when the drums are cutting at the same level. Support members 9 and 9' move apart on cross members 21, 21' and are linked together by tie bar 103 to give overlap of cutters when cutting at different levels.

Abstract: A system for detecting a blockage in the cotton conveying system for a harvesting unit on a cotton harvester. An upright flexible flap assembly is connected to a post or wall adjacent an upright doffing mechanism of the harvesting unit. A normally-open switch member is slightly offset from the flap. If a blockage occurs in the duct or discharge structure, cotton will begin building up near the doffing mechanism and will be pushed against the flap. The flap in turn contacts the switch member, which closes a circuit and provides a warning to the operator so the harvester can be stopped before the blockage causes serious damage to the harvesting unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutter finger for cutter bar mowers comprising a lower portion bolted at the end to the cutter bar and including a forwardly projecting cutter finger tip from which the upper portion of said finger extends to the rear thus forming the cutter blade slit and constituting together with said lower portion the counter edges for the mower knife wherein said upper portion of said finger is extended to, and supported at, and if necessary bolted at said cutter bar.

Abstract: A harvesting apparatus for plants grown in rows, such as grapes, includes a vehicle having a support frame of an inverted U-shape and a shaker frame that also has an inverted U-shape and that is pivotally mounted to the vehicle support frame about a single axis that is parallel to the direction of travel of the vehicle. Striker bars are rigidly attached in spaced, opposing and parallel relation at the lower end of the shaker frame and at a height above ground level to engage the trunk of the plants. A non-positive oscillatory drive mechanism is attached to the upper end of the shaker frame to rock the frame about the single pivot axis to cause the striker bars to alternately impact opposite sides of the trunks. The drive mechanism consists of two eccentric weights rotatably mounted to the shaker frame above and equidistantly spaced from the pivot axis so that the center of gravity of the shaker frame, weights and other elements attached to the shaker frame is approximately coincidental with the pivot axis.

Abstract: An agricultural machine, such as a haymaker, for the displacement of stalks, comprising a movable air-permeable screen and air displacing arrangement for inducing a pressure difference across the screen thereby to cause stalks to adhere to the screen under the effect of suction. In a preferred embodiment, a blocking member is disposed to prevent the application of suction at one region of the screen to allow stalks adhering to the screen to be deposited. The air displacing arrangement may to provide an air cushion under the machine to support the machine above the ground.

Abstract: Apparatus for untwisting a textile length which has become gathered and twisted into rope-like form includes a rotatable guide through which the textile is passed in a manner such as to be constrained for rotation therewith. The guide is rotatable by a reversible drive. Twist detecting means comprising two mutually axially-displaceable rifled rollers, are arranged to control the drive such as to rotate the guide in a sense dependent on the detected sense of twisting of the textile. To avoid the need for conventional bearings in the mounting of the guide, opposite ends of the guide are provided with respective annular tracks engaged by respective groups of rollers rotatably carried on a support structure. One of the track-engaging rollers is driven from the drive to cause rotation of the guide.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing polypropylene endless loop by blow-moulding polypropylene raw materials into tubular sheet, drawing the same transversely to an extent to provide a draw ratio of at least 4, and before or after the drawing step, cutting the tubular sheet to form individual endless loops, then twisting the cut and drawer loops to provide a twisted endless loop. The preferred polypropylene endless loop product is also disclosed.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided and comprises a housing having an air inlet and an exhaust outlet with a fluid passageway formed through the housing for connecting the inlet to the outlet. A low pressure spool assembly comprises a first shaft rotatably mounted within the housing and has at least one low pressure compressor stage secured to one end of the first shaft and a low pressure turbine stage secured to the other end of the first shaft. The low pressure compressor stage is disposed within the fluid passageway immediately downstream from the housing inlet while, conversely, the low pressure turbine stage is disposed within the fluid passageway and immediately upstream from the outlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ignition system comprising an igniter constituted by a receptacle, an ignition initiator disposed at one end of said receptacle, and a solid charge placed inside the receptacle, the solid charge comprising pyrotechnic compositions and reactive divided metals capable of reacting with one another exothermically, which compositions successively comprise, from the end of the receptacle carrying the initiator, a pyrotechnic ejection composition, a pyrotechnic ignition composition, and reactive divided metals respectively of decreasing activity, wherein the igniter is associated with a combustion chamber containing a fluid constituted by liquid products or formed by mixtures of gases and of liquids or of solid particles, to ensure, by projection of said solid charge within said fluid, the heating or ignition of said fluid.

Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US79/00664 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 30, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 30, 1979 PCT Filed Aug. 30, 1979 PCT Pub. No. WO81/00600 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 5, 1981A lock valve (10) for use in a hydraulic system (90) for positioning the work implement of an earth working machine which includes first and second check valves (28, 30) and a piston section (60, 70, 62, 72) for each operable by pilot fluid. In a first mode, the piston sections (60, 70, 62, 72) permit seating of both check valves, while in a second mode, the piston sections interlock so that only one check valve can seat. The lock valve (10) operates in a hydraulic system (90) to lock a work implement, such as a blade for a motor grader, in a fixed position during a first operating mode, while providing a connection from one end of an implement actuator to vent during a second operating mode to insure that a shock absorbing means for the implement hydraulic system maintains a full shock absorbing capacity.

Abstract: A control system where the turbocharger of an internal combustion engine including a compressor and a turbine driven by exhaust gasses from the internal combustion engine in which exhaust gasses are bypassed to limit the speed of the turbine in proportion to the pressure of the compressor outlet above a predetermined absolute pressure which is determined by an aneroid control member.

Abstract: This is a description of solar power plant having a plurality of modular units, which form improved heat exchangers by enhancement of heat transfer surfaces, through the action of wipers and the draining down of transfer surfaces. The whole structure is insulated by a film of lubricant, and a solar heater booster provides additional heating capabilities.

Abstract: A method and apparatus utilizing a hot gas defrost system wherein superheated gas from the system compressor outlet is conducted directly into the heat exchanger to be defrosted, by-passing the condenser and thermal expansion valve to effect removal of the frost and ice accumulation on the heat exchanger surface. A portion of the hot compressor discharge gas is conducted directly into an accumulator with the liquid refrigerant received from the heat exchanger to be defrosted, the liquid refrigerant resulting from the gaseous refrigerant being condensed in the heat exchanger as the ice is melted. The refrigerant condensed to a liquid during defrost is vaporized in the accumulator thereby providing a supply of gaseous refrigerant to the compressor suction line, said gaseous refrigerant being a combination of the non-condensed discharge gas conducted to the accumulator and the liquid refrigerant vaporized in the accumulator.

Abstract: A falling film freeze exchanger having a plurality of spaced apart vertical freeze tubes secured in, and penetrating, an upper and a lower tube sheet; a cover above the upper tube sheet; a shell around the tube sheets and connected thereto, with said cover supported by the shell; the upper ends of the freeze tubes desirably extending above the upper tube sheet and, optionally, the lower ends of the freeze tubes not being enclosed by the shell; a conduit to deliver a liquid feed stream into a feed box between the upper tube sheet and the cover; a conduit to deliver a cooling fluid around the tubes inside of the shell between the upper and lower tube sheets; and, a conduit to remove cooling fluid therefrom.

Abstract: A refrigeration system having an increased efficiency of operation and reduction in power consumption. By maintaining a low head pressure and subcooling the liquid refrigerant emitted from the remote condenser, the efficiency of operation of the compressor of the refrigeration system can be substantially increased. The particular type of refrigeration system of concern generally includes a compressor for compressing a gaseous refrigerant, a condenser for condensing the gaseous refrigerant and subcooling the liquid refrigerant, a receiver for receiving the liquid and a plurality of display cases having evaporators for evaporating the liquid refrigerant. The gaseous refrigerant passing through the condenser is first condensed into a liquid at a condensing temperature of approximately 10.degree. to 25.degree. F. above a preselected cooling temperature. The condensed liquid is then subcooled to the preselected cooling temperature which should be preferably either approximately 50.degree. F.

Abstract: An energy efficient refrigeration system having a valve in series with a fixed flow restrictor between the condenser and evaporator of the system. The valve is controlled to permit fluid flow whenever the compressor is running, and when the compressor is not running, only in the event the pressure at the outlet of the compressor is above a preselected pressure. The preselected pressure is a high pressure, such as would prevent starting of the compressor, which, in the illustrated embodiment, is a rotary compressor. The pressure sensing structure, in the illustrated embodiment, utilizes an analog of the pressure of the liquid refrigerant within the condenser and, more specifically, utilizes a temperature condition which corresponds to the liquid pressure therein. Alternatively, the temperature sensing may be of the condenser or of the ambient space in which the condenser is housed.

Abstract: A protective device for protecting a person's body from heat and gas, comprises a body suit which covers the person's body and which has a refrigerant storage tank connected to the back of the suit for storing a solid refrigerant, such as dry ice. The refrigerant, or a liquid produced from the refrigerant, is circulated from the tank around the suit for cooling the suit and the wearer. The apparatus includes an indicator having a display portion located in the field of vision of the wearer and connected back to the tank for indicating the condition of the refrigerant, such as, the total amount of solid refrigerant left, whether the melted refrigerant is leaking from the system and/or any other condition concerning the cooling system to the wearer.

Abstract: A cooler is divided by an insulated partition into at least two separate compartments and a coolant container is positioned on the partition so that one surface of the coolant container is in direct communication with one of said compartments and a separate surface of the coolant container is in direct communication with at least one other of the compartments. Preferably the coolant container forms a removable closure for said one compartment.

Abstract: An automatic slip coupling assembly is disclosed for driving a conveyor roller from a power drive and which automatically disengages the conveyor roller from the power drive when a jam-up or blockage occurs of the parts being transported by the conveyor. The coupling assembly is operable when being driven either clockwise or counter-clockwise, and it is adjustable for varying loads and operating conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the automatic slip coupling assembly includes a plurality of radially spaced apart ball rollers which are rotatably secured in a retainer ring and which are sandwiched between a pair of resilient donut-shaped rings. One of the resilient rings is mounted to a sprocket, and the other resilient ring is mounted to a clutch plate. The entire coupling assembly is mounted onto the end of a shaft extending from the conveyor roller.

Abstract: An improved Oldham type coupling comprising elastomeric laminated bearings between the conventional bearing surfaces to improve the compression load capacity of the bearing surfaces of the coupling as well as provide other advantages. In one embodiment the bearings are designed so that the coupling is capable of operating as a constant velocity coupling.

Abstract: An automatic fabric washing machine is selectively operable through a plurality of cycles for washing either permanent press or regular fabrics. The drive system is selectively operable in either low or high speed for agitation of the fabric load or to spin the fabric basket for extraction of liquid from the fabric load. Circuitry is provided for bypassing the selected drive speed to assure that the initial cool-down spin increment for the permanent press cycle will always be at a low speed to reduce the quantity of liquid pumped from the machine and to allow the fabrics to cool down with potentially reduced wrinkling. After the assured slow speed initial spin increment, the machine will proceed through the remainder of the cycle at the operator selected speeds.

Abstract: A hang-lock device adapted to be fastened to a wall for hanging a hand propelled yard machine such as a snow thrower, or lawn mower, by a tubular portion of its structure, and for simultaneously protecting such machine against theft.The device includes a bracket portion mounted to a wall with blind screws, a lower, relatively wide, jaw cavity depending from the bracket portion for containing a confined structural part of the machine therein. An upper jaw latch plate is hinged pivotably to the upper horizontal edge of the bracket portion against the wall, extends downwardly therefrom, and overlaps the forward lip of the lower jaw a substantial distance to form a latchable and unlatchable closure around the confined structure of the machine.A hasp is fixedly fastened to the forward lip of the jaw cavity, which hasp extends through and registers with a closely fitting opening in the lower portion of such upper latch jaw.

Abstract: A padlock protective cover which is constructed of flexible sheet material comprising a soft plastic. Within the housing of the cover is located a pair of spaced-apart openings through which is to be conducted the shackle portion of the padlock. The body portion of the padlock is to be located interiorly of the housing. An enlarged access opening is to be provided into the interior chamber. Closing means for the access opening is to be provided in the form of a zipper or in the form of a hinged panel.

Abstract: A machine draws stock from a source to a first work station at which a first operation is performed on the stock. The stock is then delivered to a second work station so a second operation may be performed on the stock. The machine has an electromechanical system which drives the machine and a switch energizes and deenergizes the system. The stock is engaged by a lever arm as it moves toward the first work station, the lever arm being held in a first position when engaging the stock and moving from the first position toward a second position when the end of the stock is reached. A contact bar moves the switch from its "on" to its "off" position to deactivate the electromechanical system and terminate the drawing of stock. The lever arm and the contact bar are interconnected so movement of the lever arm from its first position to its second position is transmitted to the contact bar.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling the final output gauge of strip material passing through a tandem rolling mill in which the final reduction in gauge is substantially accomplished at the next to the last stand. An automatic gauge control (AGC) loop responsive to the changes in speed of the next to the last stand, controls the speed regulators for the last two stands. Responsive to the next to the last stand speed, the AGC loop provides a variable gain at low and high mill speeds respectively to appropriately adjust the control signals to the speed regulators for the last two stands. Interstand tension control between the last two stands is provided by modification of the speed regulator for the last stand.