Abstract: A swingable frame or trap bar component is pivotally mounted by one end thereof to one end of a stationary frame which includes a pair of spaced and parallel side frames extending upwardly from a base. A heavy duty coil spring normally urges the trap bar component to be released or vertical position. A trigger plate pivoted to the base and is held in the set position by a trigger pivotally mounted on a cross bar between the side frames, said trigger overlying the distal end of the trap bar component when the same is placed in the set position parallel to the base and against pressure of the spring. The trigger engages under the trigger plate to hold the trap in the set position. A sloping cross piece on the trap bar component is engaged by the trigger which is slidable across the cross bar enabling a degree of sensitivity to be imported to the release of the trigger by depression of the trigger plate.

Abstract: Apparatus for killing pests with an electrified screen. The screen has conductive weft strands woven between insulative warp strands. Insulative weft strands may be disposed between adjacent conductive weft strands. Busses are disposed in the warp having an insulative base and conductive strips on opposite sides thereof. Alternate conductive weft strands contact one of the strips and the remaining conductive weft strands contact the other strip. The screen may be mounted vertically about a field to kill insects attempting to enter. Also the screen may be employed around the home to kill pests.

Abstract: An animated toy resembling a stuffed animal has a pair of arms with pockets therein into which the hands of the user may be inserted. The pocket is configured so as to provide for places for the fingers to be placed so that the user may pick up objects and the like. In addition, the toy is provided with leg appendages that extend from the body portion of the toy and on the bottom of the appendages is a band through which the manipulator's hands may extend, the band being preferably provided with a buttonlike device so that the toy makes a clicking sound when it is manipulated as if it were dancing. Also, buttons may be on the palms of the arms for similar sound generation when clapping.

Abstract: A toy vehicle has a first and a second surface which are spaced apart from one another and reversibly serve as the top and bottom of a vehicle. When one of the surfaces is serving as the top of the vehicle the opposite surface of the vehicle is serving as the bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle includes wheel members which are capable of supporting the vehicle over a support surface no matter which of the surfaces of the vehicle is serving as the top or the bottom. Also incorporated in the vehicle is an inverting mechanism which alternately inverts the vehicle such that the surface serving as the top of the vehicle after inverting serves as the bottom of the vehicle and the surface serving as the bottom of the vehicle after inverting serves as the top of the vehicle.

Abstract: A plant feeding device is presented herein which includes a reservoir for liquids having attached thereto and in fluid communication with a porous soil penetrating member. The soil penetrating member is detachably affixed to the reservoir so that various sizes of reservoirs can be employed depending upon the requirement of the user.

Abstract: To label heterokaryons formed by fusion of different somatic tissue cells, somatic tissue cells from one plant are immersed in a first solution including polysaccharidase and fluorescein isothiocyanate and somatic tissue cells from a different plant are immersed in a second solution including polysaccharidase and rhodamine isothiocyanate for a period of from 12 to 18 hours, after which protoplasts emerge, with those from one plant fluorescing green-yellow and those from the other fluorescing orange-red. The protoplasts are then fused in a polyethylene glycol solution. The heterokaryons are identified and sorted by a commercial cell sorter which relies upon the fluorescence from both markers.

Abstract: A valve for controlling the level of solution in a plant container of a hydroponic irrigation system is disclosed. The valve includes a chamber having a top wall with an opening for the passage of liquid therethrough and having an inlet port below the top wall. Hydroponic irrigation solution is pumped into the container by way of the inlet port. A closure member within the chamber is moveable into a position blocking the flow of liquid through the opening by a lost-motion connection to a float and is held in its blocking position, so long as the pump continues to operate, by the pressure of the liquid in the chamber.

Abstract: A substantially planar sheet of thin plastic film is held about the exterior of a flower pot by use of a cradle having a substantially circular base with a plurality of upstanding fingers spaced evenly about the base. The cradle is produced in a size just slightly larger than the flower pot it is to be used with such that the thin plastic film is held tightly against the sides of the pot in contact with the fingers of the cradle and flares outwardly between the fingers to form a decorative, aesthetically pleasing covering.

Abstract: A fence or railing construction includes two vertical spaced-apart railing posts defining a gateway therebetween and each provided with an elongated vertical guide member which projects into the gateway. A gate is provided with vertical end posts in the form of channel members, the slots of which are dimensioned for respectively receiving therein the guide members, the gate being dimensioned so that the guide members can be inserted into the slots of the gate end posts only by vertical sliding movement. The railing posts and gate end posts are channel members of substantially identical transverse cross section. Two different forms of channel member are disclosed.

Abstract: A threshold assembly for mounting on a door and a door sill is described which includes a threshold plate assembly formed of nonmagnetically attracted material and a door cap assembly for mounting on the bottom edge of the door. The threshold plate assembly has a first stepped portion with a substantially vertical face extending medially along the bottom edge of the door. This first stepped portion comprises: a riser portion and a stair portion extending from the lower edge of the riser portion inwardly toward and beyond the interior surface of a door. Second stepped portion on the bottom edge of a door includes the lowermost portion corresponding to stair portion of the first stepped portion and the uppermost portion corresponding to a saddle portion. A magnet mounting device for attachment to the lowermost portion of a second stepped portion includes: a slot extending substantially vertically adjacent the lowermost portion and a guard plate extending substantially horizontally adjacent the stair portion.

Abstract: A vehicle door formed primarily from plastic material and a structure for reinforcing the door is disclosed. The door of the present invention includes a metal reinforcing beam extending longitudinally from an upper hinge support at a first end to a door latch at a second end. The beam has a hollow box like cross section and is affixed an inner surface of a door outer wall. A first end of the beam includes an upper hinge support, and a second end of the beam includes a latch support.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a sash balance foot seal mechanism for sealing the space between each side of a window sash and the adjacent window jamb or jamb liner.Each sash balance foot seal mechanism has a foot seal comprising a flat resilient member into which the ends of a metal catch member are embedded. The catch member secures the foot seal to the sash balance mechanism. Each foot seal has a depending projection for sealing a complementary slot in each side of the sash. Each foot seal further has a low friction seal coating at least on the surface slidably engaging the jamb or jamb liner.

Abstract: Glazing spectacles frames with correction of attending lens rim distortions by measuring the inner perimeter of the rims and edging the lenses to the measured perimetric size and proper pattern shape. Insertion of the edge lenses into the measured lens rims will cause the rims to conform to the edged lens profile and correct preexistent rim distortions.

Abstract: A cabinet device is provided for use in combination with an abrasive blasting system. The inner chamber of the cabinet device is maintained at a pressure of less than ambient air pressure during an abrading operation by applying a source of vacuum to an exhaust outlet in the bottom of the cabinet below the article being abraded which is supported on a rack in the chamber. A blasting gun in the chamber is manipulated from outside the cabinet by an operator. An inlet for ambient air is located in the cabinet above the article on the rack and, during an abrading operation, establishes a continuous current of air downwardly toward the cabinet exhaust outlet to clear the space in the cabinet above the rack of view-obscuring debris and dust caused by the blasting operation. An improved sealing device between the cabinet cover and the peripheral sidewall of the cabinet housing is also provided.

Abstract: An improved building eaves construction and eaves shield in which the shield comprises a first plate angled to match the pitch of a building roof underlying its normal roof covering, a second plate oriented to fit flush against the fascia board or exterior wall siding forming the roof edge, and a central, overlapping portion overlaying the roof edge and connecting the two plates. This central portion forms a downwardly opening channel into which the inner wall of a conventional gutter is inserted for attachment with the second plate to the fascia board or exterior wall siding to thereby prevent excess water, ice, or snow from backing up into the eaves area and damaging either the roof decking or the building interior.

Abstract: A low cost, structurally superior bridge and fabrication method are described which take maximum advantage of the compressive strength of concrete, and the tensile strength of steel, to give a bridge structure having the lowest allowable depth-to-span ratio and good dead load/live load ratios, as well as minimum deflection under impacting, moving concentrated loads. The bridge is most preferably shop cast in sections which include lowermost, substantially planar structural metallic plates (e.g., 5/16" thick self-rusting steel) of length and width dimensions substantially equal to that of the sections; a separate layer of concrete is then composited to each plate, preferably by means of upstanding studs secured to the plate and embedded within the concrete. Monolithic bridge sections are thus formed which can be transported to the bridge site, erected and connected, typically by welding the respective section plates together at regular intervals.

Abstract: By fitting cores in unidirectionally reinforced composite fibre material articles, it is possible to utilize their high tensile strength in the fibre direction far more because they can be anchored better without special outlay. The cross-section of the cores have to change in the fibre direction and it is important that the fibres run in a clinging fashion on the core and that it is completely embedded therein. The composite fibre material articles provided with cores can be produced continuously. The central region of a glass fibre bundle widens in an impregnation bath, the core inlay is introduced into this region and the fibres are then pressed against the core.

Abstract: An insulation material comprised of multiple layers of treated newspaper in a compartmentalized air impervious resin container or use as side wall or ceiling insulation bats in homes or like structures.

Abstract: A panel connecting means including front and rear clamping strips, a screw-receiving channel member, reinforced plastic means connected to and joining the rear clamping strip and the channel member, and screws extending through the front clamping strip and received in the channel member.

Abstract: New light, strong, non-shrinking cellular concrete having good thermal and acoustic insulating properties prepared by incorporating aluminum and an alkaline agent capable of producing a gas when reacted with the aluminum within an anhydrite binder, placing the mixture in a mold, and permitting it to expand to a cellular product and cure. The products are useful as building materials. The invention includes the production of building elements comprising the cellular anhydrite product as described above adhered to at least one layer of a substantially non-cellular or dense facing layer made with an anhydrite binder or sandwiched between and adhered to non-cellular facing layers both made with an anhydrite binder.

Abstract: A holder assembly is described for releasably receiving and supporting successive groups of containers in a case packing machine. The machine is operable to move successive groups vertically downward from a first station to the holder assembly at a second station. Subsequently the containers are forced downwardly again from the holder assembly to a case packing station below. The holder assembly functions to group received containers into defined rectangular clusters. The holder assembly also permits vertical movement of the containers while holding them in the rectangular array. Rotary mechanisms enable selective inversion of the holders and containers supported within.

Abstract: A spiral wrapping apparatus provided with a mechanical closure device is used to tie the leading and trailing edges of a film web which have been overwrapped around a plurality of vertically stacked units to form a unitary package. The leading edge of material from the film dispenser is held by a clamp mechanism to a turntable. As the turntable is rotated to wrap the load, the wrapping material is stretched and the trailing end of the material is formed into a rope-like configuration which is carried on the mechanical closure device to a position adjacent the clamped leading end of material with the leading and trailing ends then being tied together.

Abstract: A bale bagging apparatus for placing a bag having an open end and a closed end over an elongated bale transported transversely along a conveyor, the apparatus having a stop reciprocable toward and from the bale to retain the bale at a bagging station along the conveyor; an open ended sleeve adapted to receive the bag externally and to telescope over the bale, the sleeve reciprocating in a path which is normal to the conveyor and extends across the station from a bag receiving position to a stripped position; and elements for stopping movement of the bale along the conveyor when the bale is aligned with the sleeve, so that a stroke of the sleeve from the receiving position into the stripped position strips the bag from the sleeve over the bale.

Abstract: An easily removable heat-recoverable closure assembly for a substrate includes a heat-recoverable closure and a flexible wire to be interposed between the closure and the substrate. The wire has sufficient flexibility and sufficient strength that it can be pulled through the wall of the closure for removal of the heat-recovered closure from the substrate.

Abstract: In the manufacture of sweets from a continuous rope of toffee or like confectionery material and the wrapping thereof in suitable wrapping material, it is customary to ensure that the feed of the rope is interfered with in the event of any interference with the supply of wrapping material. The present invention provides such interference by substantially instantaneously removing driving contact between the rope and the rope-driving surface, thus substantially preventing unwrapped sweets from coming into contact with the wrapping elements.

Abstract: A bottle loading machine having a bottle transfer conveyor transferring charges of bottles in aligned rows to a case loading station for being deposited through a grid set into a case carried therebelow. Aligned pairs of gripping arms are carried in the path of the transfer conveyor directly over the grid set for receiving the aligned rows of bottles. A pair of abutments are carried adjacent the forward end of the grid set for tilting the leading bottle of the charge of bottles so that when the bottles are dropped, they drop freely into the case. A plurality of stops are carried on a pivotal arm positioned adjacent the junction of the transfer conveyor and the grid set for restraining the incoming bottles as the charge is being dropped into the case.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically packing record discs comprises a record disc table adapted to receive thereon a record disc to be packed, an inner bag stock section disposed opposite the table and stocking therein a number of inner bags in stacked arrangement, a mechanism for holding the inner bag with its unsealed edge open, which mechanism comprises a pair of arm members adapted to enter at the uppermost inner bag in the inner bag stock section through the unsealed edge thereof and to support the inner bag at the opposite ends of the unsealed edge thereof, and a mechanism for moving the holding mechanism together with the inner bag toward the table. The moving mechanism draws the inner bag over the record disc on the table and in this way the record disc is in effect inserted into the inner bag to obtain a packed record disc while the record disc remains stationary on the table. The resulting package is thereafter inserted into an empty jacket.

Abstract: In a power-driven riding lawn mower, a safety control is provided for auttically disengaging and stopping the cutting blade when the operator leaves the lawn mower or raises his feet while seated on the lawn mower. The control is operated through a foot bar engageable by the operator's feed to permit the cutting blade to rotate during a cutting operation but when the operator raises his feet from the foot bar or dismounts from the mower, the control will activate mechanisms for disengaging the drive and applying a positive brake to the cutting blade. While the control will permit the operator to manually disengage the drive and apply a brake to the cutting blade while the foot bar is depressed by the operator's feet, the control will not permit the operator to reengage the drive while the foot bar is depressed.

Abstract: The cross auger of a corn head for a combine is made up of two independent identical but opposite-hand auger sections, each separately driven and with their inner ends sharing a common central suspension member. The inner end of each section includes a bearing plate which abuts its respective side of the suspension member and engages a pair of support ledges for support and location. A single fastener locks the two auger sections in position. A common central annular shield axially overlaps the inner ends of the tubes of both auger sections. An upper portion of the shield is easily removable to permit the inner end of either auger section to be lifted out of engagement with the support hanger without disturbing the remaining auger section.

Abstract: A power rake comprises spaced apart front and rear axles and ground engaging wheels mounted on the axles. A housing is supported on the axles for wheeled movement over the ground as well as for generally vertical adjustment relative to the ground. A reel member is carried by the housing parallel to and between the axles for rotation about an axis fixed relative to the housing. A side plate or foot guard is supported on the axles independently of the housing. The foot guard includes a lower edge which is maintained in a closely spaced relationship from the ground regardless of the vertical adjustment of the housing relative to the ground.

Abstract: A multi-row corn head has a plurality of forwardly extending dividers that move between adjacent rows of row-planted crops, and each divider includes a hood-like downwardly and forwardly inclined shield structure that tapers to a forward gathering point. A shield extension is removably mounted on each of the inner dividers adjacent to the point where the ears of corn are stripped from the stalks to prevent the loss of ears off the front of the machine.

Abstract: A lawn trimmer has a cutting blade that is formed entirely of a flexible elastomer material, such as polyurethane. The cutting blade is a generally flat, circular plate, having a rim and a plurality of cutting teeth extending outwardly from the rim. The rim has an outer diameter, with the teeth extending outwardly from the outer diameter, and an inner diameter which defines a central opening.A securing plate is used to mount the cutting blade to the lawn trimmer. The securing plate has a central portion secured to the lawn trimmer and an outer portion that overlies the rim of the cutting blade. Various embodiments are disclosed for fixedly attaching the securing plate to the rim of the cutting blade.

Abstract: A rake for attachment to a tractor and operation by the tractor hydraulic system. Rake tines are carried on an endless chain by pivotally mounted brackets along upper and lower runs with counterbalance means providing pivotal movement of the tines between folded and extended positions while traveling along the upper and lower runs, respectively. The rake may be moved to extend laterally outward from the tractor for raking between trees, and the like. The mounting and guide means for the chain and teeth-carrying brackets provide a sturdy and efficient raking action while avoiding clogging as brush is removed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing leaky coaxial cables having an array of apertures in the conductive outer layer. The total area of the apertures is a predetermined fraction of the surface area of the cable. A pair of strip conductors of particular widths are selected and wound around the inner conductor and dielectric at predetermined pitch angles. This provides apertures having a total area which is a predetermined fraction of the surface area of the cable, a predetermined shape and being of a predetermined number per unit length. By varying the pitch angle during winding the distribution of apertures and hence the coupling of the cable can be varied. By testing short sections of cables of different geometry a coupling function and an attenuation function can be calculated to provide data for winding cables with desired characteristics.

Abstract: A system for stranding and cabling elongate filaments in a single operation wherein a plurality of modules are adapted for end-to-end alignment and each module includes a carriage supporting a plurality of supply reels from which elongate filaments are drawn off and guided to a rotating flier guide which effects stranding of the filaments and guides the stranded filaments to the next successive module. The stranded filaments from the various modules are guided to a cabling station which includes a closing die and drive capstan operative to effect cabling of the stranded filaments.

Abstract: A housing for holding a thread monitor of an openend spinning machine including a first attachment which secures a switching member to a cover and a second attachment for aligning the housing relative to the support cover. The support cover has recesses provided therein through which the first and second attachments extend for securing and aligning the housing relative to the support cover.

Abstract: A housing for holding a control device for a thread monitor of an open-end spinning machine which includes heat-generating elements. The housing is primarily constructed of plastic material and includes a cooling plate upon which the heat generating elements are mounted for dissipating heat generated within the housing.

Abstract: An end detector for detecting an interruption in an individual textile strand being processed on a textile machine and the combination of such detector with others mounted on a roving frame.

Abstract: A gut having a novel structure made of a thermoplastic resin and a method of producing the same.

Abstract: Multifilament feed yarns in drawable state made from fiber-forming polyester are provided which in accordance with the invention can be processed in a combined draw and false twist process to voluminous filament yarns having individual protruding filament ends. The feed yarns must consist at least in part of filaments having a flex abrasion resistance of less than 1500 cycles and a crack index of more than 5. By using suitable spin finishes, the crack index can be varied and thus the hairiness of the voluminous filament yarns manufactured can be adjusted independently from the crimp values and the pilling behavior.

Abstract: A method for soft winding around a bobbin a false twisted yarn, which is delivered from a false twisting zone wherein false twists imparted into a fed yarn and running back therealong are heat set and which is heat treated by a second heater, the false twisted yarn being fed by means of a yarn delivery means to the bobbin in a winding apparatus. The time period wherein the false twisted yarn travels from the yarn delivery means to the bobbin is adjusted at a special value so that a soft wound cheese having a uniform and low apparent density and good shape can be obtained.

Abstract: An extensible watch strap is made up from tubular links which extend transverse to the length of the strap. The links are arranged in two rows with the links in one row offset from the links in the other row. Each link is connected to the two adjacent links in the other row by U-shaped connectors which have limbs projecting into respective links. The limbs are received between pairs of leaf springs which act in the longitudinal direction of the strap and tend to push both of the limbs which are received in each link against each other.

Abstract: A shut-off valve arrangement for a gas turbine engine fuel supply system includes a shut-off valve in a fuel supply line to the engine, and a drain valve communicating with said supply line downstream of the shut-off valve. Said shut-off valve and drain valve are responsive to a servo pressure signal which is applied through flow restrictors such that the drain valve shuts before the shut-off valve, but opens after the shut-off valve.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine fuel control system has a metering device which is controlled by the delivery pressure of the engine compressor, and an arrangement for modifying flow through the metering device in accordance with the difference between a calculated value of the pressure rise across the compressor, and a measured value of this pressure rise. The calculated value is obtained from a compound cam which is positioned in accordance with desired engine thrust and with one of the compressor pressures and is profiled in accordance with desired values of the other pressure. Movement of a cam follower is compared with a sensed value of the other pressure and used to modify fuel flow.

Abstract: A gas turbine which includes a compressor, a combustion chamber, a turbine inlet, and at least one turbine as well as a diffusor disposed at an outlet of the gas turbine. An external metallic supporting housing is provided with wall parts for enclosing the combustion chamber, the turbine inlet, and the diffusor. At least the wall parts in a vicinity of the combustion chamber are provided with a heat-insulating inner lining. The heat-insulating inner lining includes a gas-permeable porous material disposed at a distance from the wall parts of the housing so as to define an air distribution space which is sealed from the exterior. The air distribution space is adapted to be connected with an air source.

Abstract: A thermal actuator or heat motor employing end-to-end bimetal, bistable strip portions spanning a pair of supports but having a total length greater than the straight-line distance across the supports and capable, upon the selective application of heat to either portion to the exclusion of the other to cause the strip portions to snap back and forth across a centerline representing the straight-line distance across the supports, together with selective heat-applying means and a force-transmitting element connected to the midpoint of the strip portions for supplying mechanical, electro-mechanical, etc., power.

Abstract: In a boosted hydro-pneumatic drive for rapid traverse and power stroke, particularly for driving punching tools, a cylinder housing (1, 4) with partition (12), a disc piston (7) with plunger (8), a working piston (2) which can be loaded with compressed air for the return stroke and an annular piston (9) surrounding the plunger (8) are provided. The cylinder spaces between the working piston (2) and the annular piston (9) on both sides of the partition (12) are filled with hydraulic oil.In order to reduce the consumption of compressed air and to increase the speed of response, and for the purpose of simplification, the working piston (2) is provided with an annular surface (16a) which can be loaded with compressed air in the direction of advance, and a compression spring (10) is clamped between the disc piston (7) and the annular piston (9). The space accommodating the compression spring (10) is in constant connection with the outside air, preferably via a filter (11).

Abstract: A hydraulic pressure integrator for averaging a plurality of independent input pressures comprising a base plate, a pivot plate mounted above the base plate for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivot axis disposed above and parallel to the base plate, a plurality of input cylinders mounted between the base plate and the pivot plate, each input cylinder having a slidable input piston mounted therein and adapted to contact the pivot plate along a given side of the pivot axis, and a single output cylinder mounted between the base plate and the pivot plate and having an output piston slidably mounted therein and adapted to contact the base plate on a side of the pivot axis opposite from the input pistons, each input cylinder receiving one of the independent input pressures.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle propulsion system is disclosed which utilizes an internal combustion engine, an afterburner, and a steam engine in combination for improved efficiency and reduced emission of pollutants. The afterburner is provided to reduce the level of pollutants emitted and to increase the temperature of the exhaust gases from the internal combustion engine. The heat from the exhaust gases, together with the heat removed from the internal combustion cylinders, is then utilized in the steam engine to provide additional propulsion.

Abstract: A low temperature tank is suspended in an outer shell or container by a pality of straps of fiber compound materials. Each strap comprises a plurality of individual strap elements arranged in series. The strap elements are made of different fibers whereby the strap element closest to the tank is made of a fiber material having the lowest heat expansion coefficient as compared to the heat expansion coefficient of the other elements of a strap further away from the tank. Preferably the strap elements are thermally insulated from each other. In that case the strap elements need not necessarily be made of fiber materials having different heat expansion coefficients.