Abstract: An artificial intraocular lens assembly adapted for placement within the anterior or posterior chamber of the eye and for permanent attachment to the iris through natural ingrowth of living tissue, is disclosed. The lens assembly comprises a light refracting lens body and at least one lens support member which includes a portion having a surface contoured for intimate contact with the iris. A plurality of apertures are provided in the portion of the lens support member. After initial surgical affixation of the lens assembly within the eye, tissue of the iris grows into and through the apertures thereby anchoring the lens assembly within the eye.

Abstract: A urination device for bedridden female patients, in the form of a funnel-shaped device adapted to be placed against and at least partially around the vulva.

Abstract: This invention relates to a variable volume flushing cistern and in particular it relates to a cistern of the type in which a selection can be made of the amount of water discharged during a flush.

Abstract: A pneumatic actuating device for a toilet flush valve, comprising a cap emplaced on the flush valve housing and having an integral hemispherical bell member extending laterally therefrom, the bell member containing a resilient membrane. A manual pusher provided with a similar hemispherical membrane is connected to the bell member by a hose. A pipe which carries the flush valve plate is connected to a hood having a piston which extends into the membrane in the bell member. Upon actuation of the manual pusher, air flows through the hose, deforming the membrane in the bell member and causing it to lift the piston, thereby opening the flush valve.

Abstract: A sanitary cleansing spraying device for use in toilets which includes a retractable spray nozzle connected through a control valve with a heated water reservoir which is in turn connected with a submerged water pump in the flushing water tank. The control valve and the spray nozzle are connected with a flushing lever so that the control valve is opened and the spray nozzle is moved to a spray position. The spray nozzle has two spray positions and in one of the two positions water is sprayed with a lower pressure than in the other position so that the device can be used as a bidet.

Abstract: A first X-frame (10) comprising first and second pivotally connected elongate members (4 and 5) is pivotally connected to a second X-frame (33) comprising third and fourth pivotally connected elongate members (27 and 28) by means of cross-braces (21, 22, 46 and 47) so that sleeves (11, 12, 36 and 37) pivotally connected to the first ends (6, 8, 29 and 31) of the elongate members (4, 5, 27 and 28) are slidably movable along pivotally interconnected support arms (13, 14, 38 and 39). As the X-frames (10 and 33) move towards each other, the elongate members (4, 5, 27 and 28), the support arms (13, 14, 38 and 39), and the cross-braces (21, 22, 46 and 47) align themselves substantially parallel to each other, the hems of a container (55) of pliable material, which receive the support arms (13, 14, 38 and 39) are gathered together and the container (55) is compressed within the bundle of substantially parallel members.

Abstract: A bed covering includes a top covering adapted to overlie the top surface of a mattress, a side covering adapted to be fitted to the mattress and to surround the head end, foot end and sides thereof, and a foldable side panel interconnecting the top covering and side covering along the foot end and at least one side of the mattress so that the mattress, side panel and top covering define somewhat of a sleeping bag type enclosure for receiving a person. A first zipper along the edge of the top covering and top edge of the side covering enable the bed to be made by simply closing the first zipper to thereby foldably collapse and enclose the side panel between the top covering and mattress. A second zipper may be provided between the side panel and side covering to facilitate entry onto the mattress below the bed covering.

Abstract: A tool for closing and opening buckles on ski boots comprising a body having a cavity including first and second spaced apart surfaces and being open at one end of the body to receive a buckle, the tool having an elongated lever attached to the body and extending in a direction generally opposite to the open end of the cavity.

Abstract: Shoes with bonded type soles may be made at a higher rate of speed on a line with continuous travel of the lasts, at a predetermined and variable rate, where the series of automatic machines come, in most cases, to work on the last. Either a complete installation, with automatic, programmed cycle, or a series of automated units particularly make possible: placing of the insoles on the last with foot and size selection and centering of the insoles; simultaneous gluing and assembly of the sides after placing of the uppers; roughing operations with preregistration of the depth and following of the profile of the sides; overturning of the sole, prepositioning on the upper, reactivation of the glue, attachment and bonding of the sole; and removal from the last. The installation may be used for the production of various types of shoes by units assembled by unit in pairs or by pairs.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for making disposable shoe covers from a substantially continuous supply of material, the material is moved continuously through a plurality of operating stations wherein two parallel sheets of the material are joined to form a shoe cover. The webs of material are drawn from two supply sources along a parallel path where an elastic band of material is attached to one edge of both webs and are united by glueing and stitching operations. In addition, when desired, a static strip is added as the web moves through the apparatus. After the webs of material have been joined, the apparatus cuts the length of joined webs into discrete lengths to define the individual shoe covers.

Abstract: A tapering flow duct is formed below a chassis having a caterpillar track and forms lateral openings between a cleaning brush and the tracks. The flow duct is connected through an opening to a suction duct of a suction pump which conveys the sucked up liquids with the contaminants contained therein into a filter. Due to the increased flow velocity, the static pressure in the flow duct is reduced, so that the chassis is pressed onto the bottom surface and can overcome severe gradients without sliding.

Abstract: A tooth-brushing device comprising a brushing unit having a pair of counter-rotating shafts, with bristles projecting radially outwardly from each shaft. The bristles are arranged in a series of clusters spaced from one another along the length of each shaft. Preferably, the clusters of bristles are spaced apart a distance approximately the width of a tooth.

Abstract: A de-icing device comprises a lighter and a flame tube inserted thereon and provided with aligned openings through which a key can be inserted for exposure to the heat of the lighter flame. The lighter and the flame tube are partially accommodated in housing; the parts of the lighter and the flame tube that project from the housing are covered by a removable top closure which, when in place, constitutes an entirely closed casing together with the housing. On the outside of the housing and the top closure there are formed matching length portions of a scraper edge for using the device as an ice scraper when the top closure is in place.

Abstract: A handle for a roller applicator. The handle is of heavy rod stock which, for the purpose of this invention, is substantially rigid. The rod is bent so that the roller may be operated with the axis of the roller vertical at locations above or below the locations which may ordinarily be painted with horizontal strokes by a person standing on the floor or ground. The longitudinal axis of the grip portion of the handle is skewed to the rotational axis of the roller at an angle in the order of 30.degree. and the common perpendicular between the two axes is longer than two inches and the point of intersection between the common perpendicular and the axis of rotation of the roller is near to the point where the handle enters the roller.

Abstract: An improved cleaning apparatus for cleaning a photoreceptor in a xerographic reproduction machine includes a rotatably mounted circular cleaning brush and a flicker member within a housing. A portion of the flicker member is in contact with the brush to produce a primary flicking of the brush bristles as the brush rotates out of contact with this portion. Formed in this portion of the flicker member is an aperture in the form of a slot to produce a secondary flicking of the brush bristles as the brush rotates over this portion. The flicker member is contoured so that the angle between the tangents to the flicker member and brush roll surface at the point of initial contact is very small, approximately 5.degree., but gradually increases to a maximum of approximately 45.degree. before the brush rotates out of contact with the flicker member.

Abstract: A horizontally adjustable door hinge, for hingedly connecting the vertical edge of a door to the adjacent vertical edge of the door frame, is secured upon an elongated metal strip which forms one of said edges. An enlarged opening cut in the strip loosely receives one leaf of the hinge. A plate overlaps the opening at the rear surface of the strip, and, the plate rear surface is overlapped by a back-up plate. The plate is rigidly fastened to the strip rear surface, and the back-up plate is secured to the plate by a mechanical fastening means that permits horizontal movement of the back-up plate relative to the fixed position plate. A number of sets of aligned screw receiving holes are formed in the leaf, plate and back-up plate. The holes in the plate are formed as horizontally elongated slots. At least some of the holes in the back-up plate are threaded, while others are of sufficient diameter to loosely pass a screw therethrough.

Abstract: A hinge for a furniture door includes a hinge arm which carries the hinge links. The hinge arm is mounted on a mounting plate, and the latter is fixed on a furniture side wall. The hinge arm is secured to the mounting plate by means of screws and by means of such screws is also adjustable with respect to the mounting plate. The mounting plate is made of sheet metal and has a U-shaped cross-section. The two lateral flanges of the mounting plate rest on the furniture side wall.

Abstract: A declustering component breaks clusters of oysters into individual oysters and an opening component separates oyster half shells thereby exposing the meat of the oysters. The declustering component includes a rotatable drum having a feed opening for oyster clusters and slots which permit only single oysters to leave the drum. The opening component includes mechanical means for disconnecting the oyster half shells by applying opposed shearing forces adjacent to the shell joint.

Abstract: A slide fastener stringer has a woven stringer tape including a web and a tube extending along one longitudinal edge of the web, and a row of coiled coupling elements woven into the tube. The coupling elements comprise a plurality of coupling heads and a plurality of connecting portions each interconnecting two adjacent coupling heads and disposed in the tube, there being a core extending longitudinally through the coupling elements. A pair of stuffer cords extend longitudinally through the tube and are held against the connecting portions of the coupling elements. Two of the warp threads in the tube are disposed on the respective stuffer cords, serving as corners for guiding a slide fastener slider therealong. Other two of the warp threads in the tube are of less diameter than the corner warp threads at portions of the stuffer cords which are remote from the connecting portions of the coupling elements.

Abstract: A tack welded joint for a metal casket is covered by a trim strip following the contour of the shell along a length of the joint. An adhesive tape interposed between the strip and the shell overlies the joint in cooperating in releasably coupling the trim strip to the shell and provide a hermetic seal. Screws extending through the trim strip and the joint cooperating in strengthening the shell in this location.

Abstract: A capacitor assembly and method of manufacture is disclosed, the capacitor being of the type including a capacitor winding received into a capacitor housing cavity, with a pair of terminal contact straps each positioned in contact with an opposite face of the capacitor winding and along the upper surface of the housing adjacent the cavity. A cap overlying the capacitor winding, as well as the terminal, is provided by an injection molding of material by means including a molding die which compresses one of the contact straps which normally upwardly extend to enable positioning of the mold top plates over the housing recess during the molding process. Spring back of the contact allows the contact to return to its original position.

Abstract: A stepped combination apparatus comprises transferring means for moving a bundle of component wires arranged in plural rows and plural lines in the longitudinal direction; pushing means for pushing the component wires to the line direction to put out a component wire at the opposite side; shifting means for shifting the component wire which is put out by the pushing means, to the other row; and stepped-bending means for stepped-bending the component wire which is put out. The operation time can be significantly shortened and a U-shape bundle of component wires can be treated by the apparatus.

Abstract: A method for making a wheel and a wheel so made is disclosed in which the tire bead seats in the rim are deformed inwardly, the wheel is held by the deformed bead seats, and the bolting surfaces of the web are machined in fixed relation to the bead seats. Preferably, the bead seats are deformed sequentially to work welded metal attachment of a web to the rim, and then place it under compression. Preferably, the bolting surface is machined in the form of a flat cone that is approximately three degrees from planar, and the lug holes are chamfered to place surrounding metal in direct compression, and to deform the conically shaped bolting surfaces into flat engagement with planar surfaces on the hubs on which the wheels are to be installed. A method of determined angularity of the web to the rim is utilized to reject poorly aligned webs before machining the bolting surfaces, and thereby prevent undo thinning of the web, and as a means of product control.

Abstract: A tool for mounting a spring retainer plate on a valve stem with a locking member includes a tool shaft having a socket on one end thereof for cooperation with a spring retainer plate to push same over a valve stem. A yieldable pin extends outwardly of the shaft at its one end centrally of the socket for engaging an end of a valve stem. An abutment surface generally radially outwardly of the pin engages a locking member to move same axially over the end of a valve stem in following relationship to the spring retainer plate for cooperably locking onto the valve stem to hold the plate against displacement from the stem.

Abstract: A wheel hub moving tool has a pair of diametrically opposed clamping members adapted to cooperatively clamp the tool on a wheel axle. A specifically designed link chain pivotally secured to one of the clamping members embraces a portion of the axle to assist the clamping members in resisting axial movement of the tool while moving the wheel hub. An axially disposed threaded bolt engages an entrapped nut supported on one of the clamping members whereby rotation of the bolt causes the bolt to move axially with respect to the clamping members and thus push the hub away from the clamping members. A rotatable spool is provided on one of the clamping members. A flexible strap which may be secured to the hub and wound on the spool is used to pull the hub toward the clamping members.

Abstract: A sealing ring is installed in a groove chamber of a socket by impressing said sealing ring and pushing the impressed sealing ring into the socket, whereafter the impression is terminated and the sealing ring is received in a groove chamber.An apparatus for carrying out the method comprises a sealing ring impression member and sealing ring retaining means for maintaining the sealing ring in the impressed state.

Abstract: Small-sized pressure vessels made of sheet metal which are suitable for the storage and carriage of pressurized liquid, pressurized gas and the like are provided herein, and also the method of manufacturing these pressure vessels which comprises in combination a process in which two cup-shaped pieces made of sheet metal are fitted, or a jointing ring made of metal or synthetic resin is fitted to the open end of one of both cup-shaped pieces along its inner or outer circumferential surface, and hot-melting type adhesives are applied to the jointing surface of each cup-shaped piece to which the jointing ring is attached and the jointing ring itself or the open end of the other cup-shaped piece. Also both cup-shaped pieces may be butted or fitted in their open ends in which, for example, one cup-shaped piece which has the jointing ring fitted thereto and the other cup-shaped piece are heated to 120.degree. C.-250.degree. C. to melt the adhesives and are then cooled to solidify the adhesives.

Abstract: A concept of joining two articles where one member has a plurality of ridges with the valleys between the ridges having a constant cross-sectional area but a sequentially varying cross-sectional shape so when such a member is inserted into a cavity having approximately the same cross-sectioned area, material in interference with the ridges flows into the valleys and upon further insertion into the cavity the material within the valleys is deformed in a direction lateral to the direction of insertion so as to join the two articles.

Abstract: A plurality of magazine tool storage means, mounted on a machine frame, above a headstock, includes tool-holder supports each having receptors into which tool holders can be inserted. Each support is adjustable so that any of its receptors can be arranged in a predetermined changeover position for performing an automatic tool change between the support and the headstock. The magazine tool storage means are successively movable from a fitting position outside a machine working space in the region of the headstock to a standby position for the automatic tool change within the working space.

Abstract: A fully automated tool changer system for multi-station forging machines is disclosed. This system provides a tool and die supporting head providing spaced support rails on which the tools or dies are supported during the transfer between the machine and the tooling rack. Such head is operable to properly position tools and dies which have different diameters for insertion into the cylindrical cavities in which they are mounted within the machine. A second tooling head is rotated to an operative position when the elements of the shear are to be changed. The tool heads are directly supported on the machine frame or the tool rack so that the loads of installing and removing the tooling are directly transmitted to stationery supports and need not be absorbed by the power transfer system. Further, the supports are arranged so that a high degree of positional accuracy is provided during the tool changing operations.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a structure and process for a self-aligned metal semiconductor field effect transistor having the characteristics of a high speed, high density, low power LSI circuit and specifically an improved high device gain MESFET device using conventional photographic techniques. The inventive MESFET device has improved high device gain as a result of the elimination of series resistance, increased circuit integration density, and improved speed capability due to the elimination of spacings between gate and drain and gate and source and the improved high device gain.

Abstract: A process for preparing semiconductor pellets from one sheet of a semiconductor wafer is disclosed. In the process of the invention, the semiconductor wafer is divided into a plurality of pellet-forming regions and reinforcing regions are formed between the pellet forming regions and at the peripheral part of the wafer.The reinforcing regions prevent breakage of the wafer without increasing the thickness of the pellets whereby a wafer having a large diameter can be used to obtain many pellets having suitable characteristics from one sheet of the wafer without substantial loss.

Abstract: Electrically parallel but positionally serial, helically wound segments of heating wire in a cable are each controlled by a chip (thermistor) and are connected to the cable proper by wrapping around notches formed in the insulation of the cable proper at first one side and then the other of the cable. The inner and outer-faces of each chip are connected into each segment by direct contact or by leads at spaced points between which the heating wire is severed. An extruded casing is shrunk-fit over the other parts.

Abstract: A device for placing prewound coils into stator slots comprises an annular series of fingers housed in respective longitudinal grooves of the outer surface of a hollow cylindrical finger holder. The fingers project beyond one end of the holder for placement thereon of prewound coils. A stripper member axially movable through the stator is provided on its periphery with a series of longitudinal grooves wherein the portion of each finger which projects beyond the holder is received. Some fingers, and preferably at least one finger of each couple of adjacent fingers between which a prewound coil is interposed is slidably mounted both within said stripper member and within said holder.

Abstract: A trailer bed or chassis including side rail extensions and center rail support posts serves to mount a wooden truss fabricating jig including laterally adjustable center rail sections and associated transverse arms for the support of truss lumber. An arrangement of permanent stops and swivel stops on the jig together with a truss peak locator and splice locator enable the setting up on the job site of a calibrated jig prior to placing the truss lumber thereon, resulting in a great savings of time in truss fabrication. Trusses are produced with precision and uniformity having improved quality and a wider range of truss sizes can be accommodated with the apparatus because of its versatility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a variable stroke, impact device comprising a rotating cam impeller which includes an elongated first end portion adaptable for attachment to a rotary drive source and further includes a curved cam surface formed on a second end portion. The rotating cam surface interacts with a curved end portion of an impact tool to reciprocate a wedge-shaped portion of the tool into contact with a work surface. The length of the stroke and the reciprocating speed as well as the impact force are directly related to the force exerted by the operator in pressing the impact device against the work surface.

Abstract: Textile material to be dried is mounted in an apparatus on a plurality of supports (1). The supports are moved along a predetermined path, and suction and radio frequency energy are applied to the material, to dry it.A pump (10a) which can pump both liquid and vapor draws air through the material to remove water. A valve (12) is associated with the suction duct (2) leading to each support, and these valves are adjusted as the supports move along the path, so that a maximum amount of suction is applied to the wet material and a lesser amount of suction to the drier material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the thermal treatment of flowable material using heated contact surfaces in a fluidized bed. Known processes use a gas, often air, to fluidize the bed. This imposes limits on the temperatures that can be allowed to be reached as higher temperatures can cause the material to be treated to burn. It also often produces sterilization of the material. Further there is the problem of disposal of the gases generated in the treatment process. In an attempt to alleviate these problems, the present invention proposes a process generally of the above kind but in which the fluidizing gas comprises gases generated in the bed itself. This is economical as it reduces the heat losses, environmentally desirable as it reduces the amount of gas discharge and more efficient as these gases are generally inert, thus enabling higher temperatures to be generated in the bed without risk of the material burning, thus also facilitating sterilization of the material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for drying chemical and semi-chemical pulp, especially short-fibred sulphate and sulphite pulp, for obtaining a pulp having a low content of fibre nodules, characterized in that said pulp is dried in a first drying step, whereafter said pulp is reslushed in water, if desired bleached, then dewatered and flash dried in a second step.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for drying paper-wound bushings the paper-wound bushings are placed over a plurality of heat pipes which contain a vaporizable liquid as a heat transfer medium located within a closed container. The heat pipes are heated to raise the temperature of the paper-wound bushings to a level adequate to vaporize water left in said paper-wound bushings during manufacture thereof, thereby drying each of the bushings.

Abstract: When water is removed from a body of wet intumescent material by heating it for a period of time during which water is allowed to evaporate, microbubbles tend to form in the resulting body during the later stages of drying and/or during aging of the body.In order to reduce this tendency, during at least a part of the heating period there is introduced into the atmosphere in contact with the intumescent material one or more gases which is less soluble in the intumescent material than is oxygen, and/or one or more gases which is the vapor phase of a solvent for the body. The most preferred solvent vapor is steam, and preferred less soluble gases include SF.sub.6, CF.sub.4, N.sub.2 and cyclohexane.

Abstract: The drying device comprises a working tunnel and a drivable conveying member extending therethrough. Articles of clothing to be dried are suspended from the conveying member transversely to the direction of conveyance, by means of hangers. Hot air and steam are supplied to the working tunnel. The articles leave the tunnel without wrinkles. For this purpose, the hot air is directed into the tunnel by means of vertical nozzles which direct the air only from above. At least in the inlet section of the tunnel, steam is introduced. The downwardly air jets thus produced, sweep the articles suspended from the conveying member in the downward direction. Due to the steam content or the air jets, even polyester containing fabrics thereby become plastic enough to be swept smooth of wrinkles.

Abstract: A screw press for drying elastomeric polymers and the like having a cylindrical barrel and intermixed, substantially solid and apertured, discontinuous screw flights for more quickly initiating pressure and temperature increase of polymer in the barrel without increasing the back-up restriction and final pressure at the discharge end of the barrel.

Abstract: A closure assembly for footwear including ski boots in which a closure member having a lever end, engagement tooth and latch end is associated with a slotted tooth section molded on the footwear shell to open and close sections of the footwear.

Abstract: A snow plow assembly adapted to be conveniently mounted on a vehicle. The snow plow assembly includes a vertical frame assembly adapted to be mounted to the vehicle bumper and secured to the vehicle frame. Bracket members are fixedly secured to the opposite lateral sides of the vertical frame and each include a forwardly extending portion bolted to the bumper and a rearward portion bolted to the vehicle frame. Also included is a thrust member having opposite ends, one of its opposite ends being fixedly secured to the lower portion of the vertical frame and an opposite end secured to the vertical frame. The snow plow assembly also includes a plow blade, a frame member having opposite ends and for supporting the plow blade, one of the frame member opposite ends supporting the plow blade and the other of the frame member opposite ends being pivotably joined to the vertical frame. Also included is a motor for lifting the plow blade.

Abstract: The present invention includes a snow plow assembly adapted to be carried by a vehicle and including a snow plow mounting frame adapted to be fixedly secured to the vehicle frame, a plow blade, means for supporting the plow blade for vertical movement and a plow blade supporting member pivotally attached to the mounting frame for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis and for carrying a plow blade. Means are also provided for selectively causing vertical movement of the plow blade and including a linearly extensible member having a screw connected to the snow plow mounting frame, a threaded member threadably housing an opposite end of the screw, and an electric motor drivingly connected to the threaded member for selectively and alternatively driving the threaded member to cause relative rotation of said threaded member whereby the plow blade is moved vertically.

Abstract: Articulation of an excavator shovel at a pivot point arranged at the free end of the stick. A cap is mounted on the free end of the stick, the cap facing the rear wall of the shovel. The surface of the cap defines a radius with a center point at the pivot point of the shovel. A scraper plate with a width corresponding to the width of the stick on the rear wall of the shovel facing the stick is arranged parallel to the upper edge of the bearing bracket and cooperates with the cap so that only a clearance which assures free passage is present between the cap and the scraper plate. The imaginary extension of the scraper plate intersects the radius of the cap at a point located on the upper flange of the stick.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to an improved open face garden marker which is a molded unitary plastic device. The instant marker includes an open continuous ring having a plurality of ears formed integral with the interior of the ring extending inward. The ears are staggered for receiving an indicating indicia between the ears and holding the indicia between the ears. A shank is formed integral with the continuous ring and extends outward from the ring. The shank has a point on one end for engagement with the earth to facilitate insertion of the marker into the earth. Measuring indicia is formed integral with the shank for indicating depth of insertion of the shank into earth.

Abstract: A phonograph including a lower casing having a turntable. A cover is removably positionable over this turntable and has a top wall disposed in fixed parallel relationship to the plane of the turntable. The cover is made of a non-magnetizable material. A magnetizing disc is provided and having a plurality of magnets secured in a spaced apart manner on an upper face thereof. A drive post is provided and has a detachably securable end to connect to the disc and space the disc above the turntable. The post also has an engaging opposed end to engage with a center hole in the turntable to impart axial rotation to the post when the turntable rotates, whereby to impart a rotational drive to the disc to cause free displacement of magnetically attractable elements disposed on an outer surface of the cover when positioned thereover.

Abstract: The hand gun has a barrel tht may threadedly be supported from the hand gun frame and which is covered by a shroud surrounding the barrel and extending substantially the entire length of the barrel from the frame to the barrel end. A barrel to shroud nut secures the shroud in place about the barrel and against the frame and has a conical or spherical surface in engaged cooperation with a like conical or spherical seat in the shroud to accurately concentrically align the barrel within the shroud to provide more accurate firing and in particular rapid firing.