Abstract: A product premium (20) includes a foldable frame (22) having a four-sided base (36) with a wall portion (80, 82, 84, 86) extending from each side of the base. An extension (24, 26, 28, 30) is detachably secured to the end of each wall portion along the edge of the wall portion remote from the attachment of the wall portion to the base. The extension and wall portion are substantially equal in dimension to the base (36) such that each extension and wall portion may be folded to substantially overlie the base with the extensions providing area (115, 150, 182, 230, 292) for promotional information thereon.

Abstract: A sign panel is connected to a support frame therebelow by a resilient strip whose width is substantially greater than its thickness so that the sign panel may deflect in strong winds as permitted by the resilience of said strip. The effective length of said strip and hence the resilience thereof may be adjusted so that the maximum length of the strip is utilized under high wind conditions.

Abstract: Apparatus for shaking fish free from gillnets, longlines and similar fish capturing means as such fish capturing means are hauled aboard a fishing vessel so as to disentangle fish individually snared on such fish capturing means and to permit such freed fish to fall into the hold of the fishing vessel or into other suitable fish collecting and/or processing means.

Abstract: Fish can lightly nibble bait off a hook before a fisherman becomes aware and is able to react by firmly setting the hook in the fish. Apparatus is provided for reacting to a fish lightly nibbling at the bait in a manner sufficient to swiftly jerk the hook thus firmly setting it in the fish. The apparatus may be preset so as to avoid being set off or tripped while being cast out onto the surface of the water. Also, the apparatus may be modified for ice fishing. The preset may be adjusted to varying levels of sensitivity depending upon the type of fish to be caught or the type of bait being used.

Abstract: An amusement device, such as a doll, comprising a body member of a relatively rigid paperboard having a plurality of circular openings, a controlled member on the front of the body adjacent each of said openings, a handle on the rear side of the body, each controlled member having a pair of spaced tabs extending through a corresponding opening in the handle, and a washer having a pair of spaced slots, mounted rearwardly of the handle and receiving the tabs in such a manner that as the handle is moved in a closed path of motion, each of the controlled members is rotated with respect to the body. The controlled members can take the shape of eyes or objects on the front of the doll.

Abstract: An inflatable top is described having an attached manual rotation mechanism. The rotating body portion of the top includes an inflatable, plastic enclosure which expands to a desired shape when inflated with a gas. The rotation mechanism converts a linear force applied to the top, parallel to its vertical axis, into a rotation around its axis of the top and the rotation mechanism. The mechanism includes a helical member mounted for reciprocal movement into and out of a housing secured within the top. The helical member threads through a clutch element rotated by the linear motion of the helical member. The clutch element causes the top to rotate when the force applied to the helical member is in one direction and is disengaged and does not cause the top to rotate when the force applied to the helical member is in a different direction.

Abstract: A two-wheel toy vehicle, having a body, preferably, in the replica of a motorcycle, and an inertia energy flywheel and transmission gear mechanism for driving the vehicle (through the rear wheel) in a forward movement in both a one-wheel upwardly-extended position and a two-wheel position along the running surface. A shock-absorbing device is formed as part of the transmission gear mechanism for absorbing sudden shock forces between the flywheel and the rear wheel driven by the flywheel. In addition, the front wheel is rotatably mounted to the vehicle and in a manner for lateral movement. However, a device is formed on the front portion of the toy vehicle to limit the lateral movement of the front wheel to ensure that the vehicle is balanced and maintained in its one-wheel upwardly-extended position and when it falls from this one-wheel position to its two-wheel position along the running surface.

Abstract: A portable hand-held herbicide and insecticide applicator is comprised of a hollow tubular frame including a handle section and a pair of extended spaced prong sections, forming a liquid reservoir conduit having spaced discharge ports between which extends an absorptive rope mop in wicking relation with and saturated by liquid in the reservoir conduit.

Abstract: A plant cultivation device comprised of a plurality of walls positioned parallel to each other and vertically inserted into the soil. Adjacent parallel walls are connected by a corrugated plate which has drainage holes positioned within parallel grooves on the plate. Hot water pipes are positioned within these grooves for supplying heat to the surrounding area. A layer of wood chips covers the hot water pipes and corrugated plate. The wood chip layer is in turn covered by a layer of cultivation soil. Steam discharge pipes are positioned adjacent to the partition walls at a point above the cultivation soil and are covered by a shield which interconnects to adjacent walls. High pressure steam sterilizes the air and soil and thus promotes the healthy growth of plant life.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for the production of a seeded artificial growth medium comprises continuously feeding a flexible carrier sheet which may comprise a non-woven fibrous material or a sheet of foamed plastics material, applying seeds to the upper surface of the continuously moving sheet, moving a sheet of flexible foamed plastics material in synchronism with the carrier sheet, bringing the sheet of foamed plastics material into juxtaposition with the upper surface of the carrier sheet after application of the seeds and continuously adhering the sheets together, preferably by flame lamination.

Abstract: A thermally insulated hinged window or door having a sash rail with a metal frame around the periphery thereof which is shielded from exposure to interior or exterior ambient temperatures by an extended overlapping frame member and seal to the glazing gasket perimeter.

Abstract: A mobile machine for removing surface irregularities from the faces of rail heads comprises a machine frame, at least one pair of tool carriers transversely aligned with respect to the track and a respective one of the tool carriers being associated with a respective one of the rails, each of the tool carriers being vertically adjustably mounted on the machine frame and arranged for guidance along the respective rail in a vertical and lateral direction, and at least one metal removing tool carried by each of the tool carriers, and at least one longitudinally adjustable spacing member extending transversely to the track between the tool carriers. A pivot connects respective ends of the spacing member to the respective tool carriers, the axes of the pivots extending preferably vertically to a plane defined by the track.

Abstract: A machine for truing the bearing surface of the rails of a railroad track which is movable over the rails to be trued comprising a frame on which is mounted a train of grinding elements to be driven one behind the other over and along the rails tangentially of the bearing surface to remove irregularities. The machine is characterized in that at least one of the grinding elements can be displaced in a direction toward or away from the bearing surface of the rail to be trued to reach a desired position and can be locked into this desired position.

Abstract: An apparatus for finishing the tips of turbine blades and the like is provided. The invention is especially useful on worn turbine blades which have been repaired by adding weld material. An abrasive first removes excess weld material with a reciprocating motion and constant force. A sensor indicates when the abrasive is a predetermined distance above the intended finish contour surface and thereafter there is a predetermined fixed time in which the material removal continues. During the predetermined time period the motion of the abrasive is converted to one along a guided path corresponding to the path of the finished surface contour by apparatus such as a cam and cam follower. Thus, the time of refinishing is reduced and labor productivity is increased.

Abstract: A workpiece holder is provided for holding a workpiece, such as an airfoil, during a machining operation. The holder comprises a first mold part having a first resilient member shaped to conform to one side of the workpiece and a second mold part having a second resilient member shaped to conform to the other side of the workpiece. The mold parts are secured together with the workpiece sandwiched therebetween so that the resilient members in the respective mold parts abut against and hold the workpiece during a subsequent machining operation.

Abstract: A portable sandblasting apparatus for continuously treating horizontal surfaces along a path of adjustable width. The apparatus is mounted on a movable platform which is drawn by a motor vehicle or self-propelled along the desired path. The apparatus has sandblast nozzles which reciprocate from side to side with respect to the direction of motion as the apparatus advances so as to provide treatment of a pre-set width of surface. By adjusting the amplitude of reciprocation, positioning the nozzles for continuous coverage and by varying the number of nozzles functioning, the width of surface to be treated may be varied greatly and readily adjusted.

Abstract: The modular construction elements are formed of flexible airtight material of common cross-sectional diameter and varied tubular lengths sealed to provide an inflatable chamber. Each chamber is adapted with an air valve for inflation or deflation. The varied tubular lengths, when deflated, may be rolled or folded for storage or transport, and may be orally or mechanically inflated to provide lightweight, flexible modular construction elements suitable for erection of a variety of structural shapes suitable for a child to enter and play within. Associated modular construction elements may be lashed in place, secured with flexible expanding bands, or with grommets and flexible fasteners. When the structure is erected outdoors, the modular construction elements may be pegged to the ground. Doors, windows and roof sections may be added to complete the structure.

Abstract: A kit for assembling a geodesic structure is disclosed as including a plurality of polygonal panels (12) preferably of triangular shapes so as to be assembled to define a sphere (10). Each panel is of a unitary construction molded from plastic and includes a first set of male lugs (20) and a second set of female lugs (22) projecting from its sides (14). The female lugs (22) are arranged in pairs and spaced along the length of the associated panel side so as to receive a male lug (20) on one side of another panel in order to provide a connection (16) therebetween. Outer ends on both the male and female lugs include connection surfaces (24, 26) that snap into engagement with each other as the male lug (20) of each connection (16) is inserted between the associated female lugs (22) in order to secure the panel sides (14) and thereby prevent relative movement between the panels lengthwise and transversely with respect to the length of each side.

Abstract: A series of rectangular roof panels and rectangular wall panels each include inner and outer corrugated sheet metal skins or skin portions which are rigidly secured by fasteners to opposite sides of formed sheet metal longitudinally extending spacer members rigidly connected by formed sheet metal laterally extending spacer members. A formed sheet metal box-type or fabricated ridge beam and a series of fasteners rigidly connect the inner skin portions and spacer members of the roof panels on opposite sides of the ridge to transmit tension forces, and a compressive wedge and fasteners rigidly connect the outer skin portions, and spacer members of the roof panels for transmitting compression forces.

Abstract: A telescopic mast having a plurality of elements comprising the mast wherein the elements are slidably arranged in relation to each other, together with cables for the erection of the mast, wherein the cables are before the erection of the mast connected to all of the elements and the erection of the mast is carried out by a successive sliding of each element on the element therebelow, further including provision for separating the cables of each element after the end of the hoisting operation of that element.

Abstract: A wall drainage system for protecting foundations and basement walls from water contact and seepage and including a water-impermeable synthetic resin backing plate adapted for securement to a surface to be protected and defining drainage channels along one side thereof facilitating drainage of water downwardly along the backing plate through the channels. A water-permeable synthetic resin strainer film is secured to the backing plate across the drainage channels. A synthetic resin water-receiving footer structure is connected to the lower end of the backing plate and includes a foraminous, synthetic resin bead pack and a perforated drainage pipe at least partially surrounded by the bead pack.

Abstract: To securely mount at least two panels such as printed circuit boards in spaced parallel relation, a molded plastic spacer device is provided for coupling the panels to a mounting bracket and firmly holding the panels without stress.

Abstract: This invention relates to a supporting structure to support a soffit, comprising at least two parallel spaced vertically disposed props connected together by a horizontal member, each prop being provided with a supporting head which supports the primary shoring beam for supporting the soffit. The beam extends between the props, one end being fixed longitudinally of the beam and the opposite end being variable longitudinally of the beam, two or more adjacent beams being telescoped one within the other.

Abstract: A support for supporting ceiling panels in a space having two non-parallel walls, including at least two channels arranged parallel to and spaced from each other, at least two telescopic channels respectively received in the two channels in a plurality of positions to vary the length thereof between the two non-parallel walls, and at least two panel holders supported on the two telescopic channels. The position of the respective panel holder may be varied along the telescopic channel so that ceiling panels may be suspended therefrom so that the space between the non-parallel walls can be essentially evenly divided by the appropriate distribution of the ceiling panels to thereby reduce the appearance of non-parallelity of the walls and ceiling panels.

Abstract: A collet head at a sealing machine which includes a bushing having a gripper for accommodating a seal, characterized by a flexible diaphragm radially compressible by pressure fluid to apply contractible forces to a segmented gripper jaw.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for securing covers to metal foil containers, and for sealing the containers. The containers are of the type which have an open top, a horizontal flange surrounding the open top, and a peripheral vertical flange surrounding the horizontal flange, and the cover rests on the horizontal flange. The apparatus includes a stationary platform, on which the unsealed container rests, and a ring which surrounds the platform. The ring is vertically movable, and the top surface of the ring engages the horizontal flange of the container to move the container with it. Located above the ring is a die with an inner camming surface, and the ring will move the container upward so that the vertical flanges of the container engage the inner camming surface to crimp the flange inwardly and downwardly. A press then moves downwardly through an opening in the die to press the crimped flange down so that the cover is secured to the container and the container is sealed.

Abstract: Method and apparatus to stretch wrap an object in plastic film, the method comprising the steps of locating a length of elastically stretchable plastic film tube on a holder and expanding the holder to stretch the tube to a size enabling the tube and the holder to be passed over the object to be wrapped and at the same time stripping the tube off the holder so the tube can contract and elastically embrace the object.

Abstract: A lawn mower having a housing mounted on wheels, an engine, a centrifugal clutch connected to the engine drive shaft, a cutting blade connected to the clutch, a brake connected to stop the cutting blade's rotation, a brake actuating arm connected to the brake, a spring biasing the brake arm to the set or braking position, a U-shaped handle connected to the housing and extending upward and rearward with a cross portion at its outer end, a throttle actuating arm on the engine, a control plate secured to the side of the handle, a spring biasing the throttle actuating arm toward idle and shut-off position, a throttle control line connected to a throttle actuating arm extending through a sheath to a throttle control lever on the control plate, a brake control line connected to the brake actuating arm, extending through a sheath and connecting to a brake control lever, the brake control lever and the throttle control levers being interconnected so that the brake control lever retains the throttle control lever in r

Abstract: A harvesting machine includes at least one drum rotatable about an upright axis and open at the bottom, an effective skirt secured to a lower part of the drum, including a first skirt substantially in the shape of a hollow truncated cone, and a second skirt secured to the first skirt and extending therebelow, so that only the second skirt makes operative contact with the ground, at least near the front of the harvesting machine as defined by the forward direction of its movement.

Abstract: A head for laying optical fibers in the grooves of a cylindrical support is fixed to a plate carrying fiber reserves by means of a coupling permitting rotation. The support is maintained at a temperature above ambient temperature up to the laying head.

Abstract: Windings of fiber compound materials are produced on a core in multicourses hereby the fiber arrangement may change from course to course. For this purpose a plurality of fiber coil carriers are arranged in sequence one after the other as viewed in the direction of core advancement. The fiber coil carriers are arranged coaxially relative to the core. The coils of fibers are supported by the fiber coil carriers. The r.p.m. of each fiber coil carrier is adjustable independently of the r.p.m. of any other coil carrier. Each r.p.m. is adjusted to be inversely proportional to the desired pitch of the fibers in the respective winding course. The direction of rotation of each coil carrier is also selectable independently of the rotational direction of any other coil carrier.

Abstract: Optical waveguide laying and binding apparatus having a binding station for a spool to wrap binding tape around an assembly of waveguides on a support filament. Replacement spools located in a replacement station are movable into the binding station by enabling a waveguide laying structure to be disassembled and moved out of the path of the replacement spool without interfering with the positioning of the waveguides as they are being fed towards the support filament.

Abstract: A yarn covering apparatus in which a covering yarn is supplied from a supply package positioned externally of a core yarn supply assembly including a rotor unit adapted to have the covering yarn passed therethrough, a member rotatable about the axis of rotation of the rotor unit and held stationary by means of permanent magnets, and a core yarn delivery mechanism mounted on the member and driven for rotation independently of the rotation of the rotor unit whereby the covering yarn supplied from the aforesaid supply package and continuously turned about the axis of rotation of the rotor unit is entwined around a core yarn supplied from a supply package carried by the core yarn delivery mechanism.

Abstract: A device for the passage and the guiding of the yarn travelling towards the spool for textile and twisting machines comprising a plurality of spindles, each mounted within a ring supported by a ring rail. The device comprises a rotating ring (6) so mounted on and supported by a respective coaxial ring (2) carried by the ring rail (1) as to be able to freely rotate. An eyelet (7) is inserted through the rotating ring, extending upwardly beyond it and provided with an outer entrance passage for the insertion of the yarn (5). The end (7a) of said eyelet (7), which is positioned over said passage, is bent innerwardly so as to form a hook, while the other end (7b), which is positioned below said passage, projects outwardly so as to form an arm of a length sufficient to be able to rest on the upper surface of the ring (2) fixed to the ring rail (1).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a non-tensioned multi-conduit line from a plurality of conduits and a central core as the plurality of conduits and central core are pulled longitudinally along the length thereof including the securing of conduits in a non-twisted contacting condition about the central core and oscillating the conduits about the central core prior to securing to alternately rotate the conduits in opposite directions about the central core such that the conduits contact the central core for substantially 360.degree. in each direction without introducing torsional stresses on the conduits prior to the securing thereof to the central core.

Abstract: A lubrication system for a turbomachine includes a primary pump operatively connected to the rotor of the turbomachine. The system further includes independently driven stand-by pump means for maintaining lubricating oil flow to the turbomachine when the primary pump is unable to deliver the oil as required. The system further includes a by-pass connecting the primary pump outlet to the oil reservoir. The by-pass is activated for permitting oil flow from the primary pump outlet to the reservoir when the secondary oil pump is activated.

Abstract: In an air compressor-driven system, wherein compressed air and fuel are combined in a combustion chamber to produce hot gas for driving a turbine which then rotates the air compressor, surge is prevented by sensing an appropriate parameter, such as the flow rate of the compressed air at the compressor discharge outlet, and developing therefrom a feedback signal which varies the fuel flow to the combustion chamber to dynamically vary the compressor speed (and hence capacity) so that the discharge pressure versus discharge flow rate characteristic curve of the compressor always has a negative slope at the operating point, regardless of where that point is located on the curve. By providing a negative slope at all operating conditions, even when operating in the surge region of the pressure-flow plot, the system is incapable of surge.

Abstract: A metallic bellows consisting of two plates and one or more annular arrays of resiliently overlapping curved flexible radially-oriented strips. Each region of overlap is sealed by means of a silicone elastomer which tolerates high temperature. Overlap resilience of these strips helps accommodate greater volume displacement and long life while maintaining adequate pressure sealing. This bellows can replace the common and more expensive piston and cylinder in an engine such as a Stirling engine where it can reduce or eliminate friction and leakage losses.

Abstract: Method and apparatus to limit and control rotational loss heating such as occurs in a large steam turbine in the bypass mode of operation under no-load and low-load operating conditions. According to the invention, a portion of the high pressure bypass steam is admitted to the lower pressure sections of the turbine to provide motive fluid for driving the turbine while, simultaneously, a second portion of the high-pressure bypass steam is admitted to the high-pressure section of the turbine in a reverse-flow direction to pass backwards therethrough and limit the rotational loss heating. The two flows may be proportioned to control rotational loss heating in both the high-pressure and lower pressure sections of the turbine. A reverse-flow valve and a ventilator valve are provided for routing the reverse-flow of steam.

Abstract: Set out herein is a fuel cell power plant for use with irrigation systems wherein the fuel cell is utilized to generate electric current to drive a pump motor. This pump motor drives a first water pump which receives water for distribution through a traveling irrigation system, the output of the first pump first conveyed into a condenser heat exchanger connected to a steam engine or turbine cycle. The fuel cell itself is contained within a boiler assembly and the heat of production of the electric power is used to generate steam which is sent to the steam engine. In the course of cooling the condenser gases of the steam engine the irrigating water is passed through a second pump driven by the steam engine and it is through this second pump that the pressure is raised sufficiently to allow for the necessary spraying fans.

Abstract: A self contained freezing device for forming a plug of ice within a pipe section. A refrigeration unit supplies refrigerant to a cradle like freezer unit within which the section of pipe to be frozen is held in spaced relation to the inner face of the freezer. The space between the underside of the pipe and the inner face of the freezer is filled with water, for example by spraying. As the water freezes, in contact with the cradle like freezer unit, it covers the outer surface of the pipe section with an ice jacket. Alternatively, a bag of freezable jel may be substituted for the water spray and placed over the inside face of the freezer; and then the pipe section is placed within the fold of the bag. In the case of either alternative, the refrigerant is maintained inside the freezer, and out of contact with the pipe.

Abstract: Apparatus for satisfying heating and cooling demands including a cooling circuit having a high pressure side and a low pressure side, and a heating circuit including a booster compressor for drawing and compressing refrigerant from the high pressure side of the cooling circuit. Also disclosed is a sensor for sensing the temperature of vapor discharged from the booster compressor, and a control responsive to the sensor for terminating the heating action of the heating circuit when the temperature of vapor discharged from the booster compressor exceeds a preset value.

Abstract: A prime mover of internal or external combustion type is utilized to furnish shaft work for the driving of an electrical generator, a refrigeration compressor and/or a combination of both. Waste heat emanating from the prime mover and/or a refrigeration system, of which said compressor is a component, is directed to provide utility heating and/or air conditioning, said heating and air conditioning thereby becoming useful byproducts of a means for generating electrical energy and/or furnishing refrigeration.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for purifying and separating a crystalline compound from its impurities in a slurry containing same, said process comprising introducing said slurry under pressure into a cylindrical pressurized filter-washer having a substantially constant inside diameter which is substantially free of protrusions, said filter-washer having a filter means with a screen contiguous with an internal surface of the cylinder, said screen having a smooth surface sufficient to provide minimum friction so as to allow a moving bed of crystals to move past it and withdraw a filtrate without blinding, filtering the crystals, withdrawing the filtrate, and moving the crystal bed past the filter screen, applying a controlled restraining force on the crystal bed so as to prevent relaxation and channeling and over-compacting of said bed by means of a compression and harvest means substantially contiguous with said inside diameter and located between said filter means and an exit means, said compression and harvest m

Abstract: A colored disc is positioned in a bezel beneath a clear, plastic simulated gem for imparting color to the gem; the bezel may be affixed to a band for use as a finger ring and a plurality of discs of different colors may be furnished with the ring so a child user may make her own simulated birthstone.

Abstract: The pattern mechanism for controlling the shogging of guide bars or guide belts includes tension elements which are actuated by final control elements in accordance with a pattern. In order to save space without entangling the groups of tension elements, these tension elements are guided on guide pulleys which are disposed in groups of three. In addition, the pulleys of each group are disposed in overlapping relation to each other.

Abstract: Apparatus for the application of liquids to moving material, such as patterned application of dyes to moving textile material, including a liquid applicator positioned above the material path of travel for continuously discharging liquid in a row of plural streams downwardly onto the material, a plurality of air jets for selectively deflecting selected of the continuously flowing streams in accordance with a pattern control device, and a collection chamber for receiving the deflected liquid to prevent its contact with the moving material. The deflecting air jets are mounted in a readily separable plate which mates the air jets in notches cut in the dye jet gun bar to provide ease of assembly and disassembly without effecting the relative position of the air jets to the dye jets in the gun bar.

Abstract: An antitheft device for a steering shaft of a motor vehicle has a latch which is movable between a latching and an unlatching position with respect to said steering shaft. A stop element in the form of a ball is provided in a radially extending opening in a stationary cylinder. The ball overhangs a projecting portion of the latch to prevent the projecting portion of the latch from moving past the ball. A rotating cylinder into which a key is inserted is rotatably mounted on the inside of the stationary cylinder and has a pair of circumferentially and longitudinally spaced detents into which the ball moves as the rotating cylinder moves past the radially extending opening. When the ball drops in the remote one of the detents, the projecting portion of the latch moves past the ball whereupon movement of the rotating cylinder moves the ball out of the detent to prevent the projecting portion of the latch from accidentally moving past the ball.

Abstract: A two part ring, such as a key ring, is provided wherein each part includes a flat body portion with an annular part extending from the body portion to define an open area. Male and female attachment means are located on the body portions. A gap is provided in each annular part and is so located therein that, when the two parts are pressed together to connect said attachment means, each gap lies opposite an unopen section of the other annular part to thereby provide a closed ring.

Abstract: A door lock has a flush-mountable body. A forwardly facing recess is defined by the body. A paddle-type handle is pivotally carried by the body and is movable between a nested position within the body recess and an operating position. A spring-projected slide bolt is carried on the back of the body and is movable between projected and retracted positions. A key-controlled disconnect linkage is provided for selectively connecting and disconnecting the handle and the bolt. The disconnect linkage includes an operating member which is pivotally mounted on the body at a location behind the handle, a key-control which is carried on the handle, and a disconnect member which is carried by the key control for movement into and out of driving engagement with the operating member. The operating member has an arm which extends through an opening formed in the back of the body and into driving engagement with the bolt. A two-piece guard shields the members of the disconnect linkage from access by would-be intruders.