Abstract: A padded frame and method for making the same from decorative covering material and mounting board having an adhesive surface on one side thereof and a foam sponge material secured to the other.

Abstract: A projectile lubricating and muzzle loading device for muzzle loading guns is disclosed. The device comprises a body structure having a top surface and a bottom surface for placing on the muzzle of the gun when inserting a projectile thereinto. In addition, the body structure of the device includes an aperture adapted to receive and hold the projectile during lubrication and to align the projectile with the muzzle of the gun for loading purposes, the aperture defined by a side wall structure extending from and connecting the top surface to the bottom surface and having the axis thereof aligned substantially at right angles with the bottom side. The device includes means for introducing lubrication to the aperture when the projectile is held therein.

Abstract: A gun rest for firearms which is characterized by a monopod having a base tube or cylinder and a plurality of nesting, tapered interior tubes or cylinders, each having a successively smaller diameter and arranged in a concentric, normally retracted, telescoping configuration inside the base tube. A monopod clamp is removably attached to the firearm barrel forward of the forestock, and pivotally carries the closed end of the base tube to secure the base tube to the barrel. When not in use the monopod is positioned in an essentially parallel, retracted relationship to, and beneath the barrel of the firearm. In its functional position the monopod is pivoted on the monopod clamp in an essentially perpendicular relationship to the firearm barrel, with the interior tubes or cylinders selectively and telescopically extended from the base tube and temporarily locked to provide a secure rest for aiming and shooting the firearm.

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 can be used for ice fishing or can be hand held in the conventional manner for water fishing. The hook can be set for fishing at various depths.

Abstract: A device for live trapping of rodent and other small animals including a ramp up which the animal walks to reach a food pellet. Upon doing so the animal traps himself and cannot get out until released.

Abstract: A signal apparatus for use with an animal trap positionable underwater includes an open ended housing adapted to be secured in a substantially vertical position to a stationary portion of the trap. A movable cover releasably closes the open end of the housing. A connecting member connects the cover to a movable portion of the animal trap to uncover the open end of the housing when the trap is sprung. A buoyant float is disposable within the housing. An elongated attaching member connects the float to the housing enabling it to rise to the surface of the water when the trap has been sprung to provide an indication of the condition of the trap.

Abstract: A fully functional spinning toy of the yo-yo type is adapted to serve as an easily mailable written greeting or message medium. The extreme thinness of the device enables standard envelope mailing within postal regulations. The device is also useful for advertising, as a premium, and as a business gift.

Abstract: A unique doll eye is disclosed which has the realistic appearance of a human eye. The doll eye comprises a substantially spherical body constructed of porcelain and with a hole formed diametrically through it. An eye insert having an elongated stem and a flared out portion at one end of the stem is glued within the hole so that the outer periphery of the eye insert flared out portion conforms substantially with the outer periphery of the spherical body. In addition, the eye insert is constructed of a transparent material and the opposite or inward side of the flared out portion is painted with a suitable color so that the eye insert gives the appearance of the iris of the human eye. The body together with the eye insert is then coated with polyurethane or similar transparent material and the resulting doll eye has a realistic appearance of a human eye.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a reconfigurable toy which is capable of simulating a locomotive train in one position and through a timed release being reconfigured into a rocket plane configuration in a second position.

Abstract: A first embodiment of the invention is a tree holder which is comprised of a base and three or more orthogonally projecting members which are pivotably attached to the base at spaced apart locations which define a polygon. The distance between the members, which is varied by their pivoting, determines the maximum diameter of the stem of a tree which may be supported by the holder. The members project orthogonally from the base a distance along the stem of the tree to a position where branches of the tree engage the stem when the end of the trunk touches the base. The base has means for holding the end of the trunk at least partially within the area of the polygon. The members each contain a section offset from the point of attachment which is pivoted and locked in an angular position to engage the branches or the stem of the tree.A second embodiment of the invention is a tree holder which is comprised of a base and three or more orthogonally projecting members which are fixedly attached to the base.

Abstract: A water funnel and card holder arrangement for insertion into a block of foam plastic to supply water to cut flowers having their cut ends inserted into the block. The arrangement is a unitary structure having a funnel including a card carrying surface with retainer clips for receiving a card and the funnel feeds water to an elongated tubular member having its upper end joined to the funnel and its lower end including a plurality of spaced apertures to discharge water. A pointed tip member closes the lower end of the tubular member and has a maximum diameter which exceeds the diameter of the tubular member, thereby providing an annular space in the block of foam plastic into which water flows from the tubular member. An optional card support may be provided that consists of a pair of slits in the top edge of the funnel.

Abstract: The arrangement for mounting a door pivotable about a vertical axis and guided for parallel displacement relative to a housing has a guiding element arranged to guide a door for parallel displacement, and a supporting element arranged to support the door on the housing and pivotably connected with the latter. The supporting element is composed of two separate shaped members which are mirror-inverted relative to one another and each having a horizontally extending leg and a vertically extending leg. The vertically extending legs have adjustable length and, upon adjustment of relative position of the horizontal legs, are fixedly connected with one another for joint rotation.

Abstract: A machine for grinding threads on a workpiece which is rotated in a workhead while the workhead is reciprocated by a table under a grinding wheel to form threads in the workpiece. To improve the accuracy with which the threads are formed, the workpiece and a grinding wheel dresser contact the grinding wheel on the same side of the wheel at points which are symmetrical to and on opposite sides of the centerline of the wheel which extends parallel to the path along which the wheel is fed into the workpiece. If a fluted workpiece is being ground to produce a tap, the threads may be relieved in accordance with either the United States or European convention.

Abstract: An apparatus for grinding gears having an involute-shaped tooth flank profile, wherein there are accomplished between a dished or plate-shaped grinding wheel and the gear teeth to-and-fro generating movements as well as feed or advance movements in the tooth lengthwise direction, adjustment movements for compensating for the wear of the grinding wheel, and, finally, indexing movements. The grinding wheel is advanced between two respective indexing movements, independently of the magnitude of the adjustment needed for compensating for wear of the grinding wheel, by such an amount towards the tooth root that also such tooth root is ground.

Abstract: A toolholder for supporting thin rotary tools is disclosed, utilizing first and second tool rings having flange portions for respectively clamping and driving the sides of a rotary tool such as a thin grinding wheel, wherein the respective tool rings have generally circular tool support sections adjacent to their flange portions, and the circular tool support sections are relieved so as to form facial teeth or lugs on the two rings, and the respective teeth of the one ring engage the tooth spaces of the other ring and vice versa, when the rings are clamped against a thin tool.

Abstract: Sharpening mechanism for moving at a variable speed along the length of the sharp edge of a reciprocating knife used in cloth cutting machines is disclosed. The apparatus includes a driven grinding apparatus (26) such as is known in the art for contacting an edge of a reciprocating knife (24). Driven grinding apparatus (26) is moved by a tubular carrier member (44) which moves the grinding mechanism (26) along the edge of reciprocating knife (24) in a manner also known in the art. A traverse mechanism for moving the carriage along the knife edge includes a guide mechanism (52) attached to tubular member (44) for following left and right hand peripheral threads (34) cut in the drive shaft (32).

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for superfinishing magnetic disk substrates using a non-friable polishing pad including a high density polyurethane foam binder in which at least 50 percent by weight of classified hard particles are retained. Polishing occurs by rotating the pad against the surface to be ultrafinished in the presence of a water soluable liquid vehicle maintaining a minimum pressure of 5 pounds per square inch at a rotational speed that achieves the desired aggressiveness of the polishing media. The method and apparatus contemplate both the ultrafinishing of newly prepared substrate disks and the restoring of previously coated disks to a ultrafinished substrate condition without producing substances or conditions toxic to the ecology or the operator.

Abstract: The upper edge of an awning slat that is suspended obliquely in position is bifurcated into a channel-like structure running along the edge, having inwardly projecting beads on the free edges of the channel. For suspension of the slat, at various places along its length, the beaded channel is forced to spread and snap into notches behind twin barbs of a bracket. Each bracket has parallel ridges bending out from a base to meet the bifurcated grasping webs of the awning slat, the ridges of the bracket being barbed, so as to provide an oblique surface to spread the connecting webs of the awning edge apart until their beads snap into grooves between the barbs and the bracket base. The awning slat with its bifurcated edge is integrally made by extrusion of aluminum alloy and the brackets are relatively short pieces of aluminum alloy extrusions.

Abstract: In combination with a telescoping well mast structure having a fixed lower structure and a traveling upper structure, a device to time and actuate the extension and retraction of a racking platform pivotally attached to the upper structure. The device comprises at least one pulley secured within the upper derrick structure adjacent the crown and at least one lower pulley secured within the upper structure adjacent the lower end thereof. At least one cable extends from the platform around the upper pulley, the lower pulley and to a wheeled trolley adapted to travel along a portion of the lower structure. When the upper structure is extended the wheeled trolley is propelled along the lower structure by a pushing member on the upper structure until received into a catch housing on the upper portion of the lower structure. Once the wheeled trolley is restrained by the housing continued extension of the upper structure allows for the racking platform to extend by means of gravity.

Abstract: An acoustic ceiling tile system is provided with individual tiles contoured in three dimensions in order to disperse sound energy over the entire audible range human hearing while also absorbing energy from the short and medium wavelength portions of the audible range. In a preferred embodiment, the individual tiles each comprise a peripheral flat portion of size and shape for fitting into a standard suspended ceiling structural grid and an interior convex portion, preferably in the shape of sinusoidal curveloid, for dispersing sound.

Abstract: The system is for covering an existing building to finish particularly the exterior face of the building. Pre-fabricated panels with windows previously installed are secured within an existing window opening with the primary attachment for each panel being only at the window opening. Each panel comprises interconnected studs and bridging forming a frame having supported therein fiberglass insulation. Adjacent panels are sealed therebetween by a caulking bead. The panel is supported from the existing window opening by bracing at the top and sides.

Abstract: A wall construction suitable for exterior load bearing walls includes spaced studding positioned vertically between upper and lower plates with the inner surfaces of the studs scalloped so as to present limited areas of contact with lath and plaster or drywall. Insulating board is positioned on the outer continuous surface of the studs with a foam board affixed directly thereto. Siding or the like is positioned on the exterior of the foam board to form the exterior surface of the wall. Insulating bats are positioned within the wall cavity adjacent the insulating board and between the spaced studding. Openings are provided in the interior wall surface to circulate warm air in the interior of the wall cavity. Additional openings are provided in the lower plate of the wall to allow air to circulate from a basement area into the wall cavity.

Abstract: A needle punched synthetic fabric of polyester fibers is impregnated with asphalt emulsion which is absorbed in an amount to approximately double the weight of the needled fabric. There is no fiber-free agglomoration of asphalt and the impregnated fabric is flexible and relatively immune to concentrated impact loads even at freezing temperature. It can be made waterproof for a single membrane built up roof by application of asphalt emulsion or hot-mopped asphalt and in such applications has properties acceptable under existing fire simulation tests. Other synthetic fibers such as nylon or polyester-nylon mixes can be used.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an improved composite wall structure which includes a pair of outer poured concrete layers which are separated by a high density foam insulating panel which is mounted between the concrete layers and includes a plurality of time mechanisms for holding the insulated layer in place while the concrete is being poured and hardened, wherein the holding means comprises metal rods and are low heat conductive rods such as polyglass impregnated plastic rods upon which a pair of holding spools are mounted which engage opposite sides of the insulating panel so as to hold it in a predetermined position.Also disclosed is a novel corner form arrangement.

Abstract: A box beam reinforced concrete and steel construction providing spaced apart wire mesh reinforced concrete skin walls and interior concrete supporting frangible sheets providing for solid concrete cores contiguous to and monolithically integrated with the skin walls.

Abstract: A wood roof truss construction comprising, in combination, a pair of redundant superpositioned load support systems, namely a tied-arch system and a wood bowstring truss system. The wood truss system comprises an arch, a web system depending from said arch and a horizontally oriented bottom bichord member secured to the web system and bridging the ends of the arch and anchored to said ends by a U-strap. A connecting assembly is coupled to the U-strap and to an elongate steel tension rod disposed between the two members forming the bottom bichord. Transverse spacers are provided along the length of the bichord comprising spacer sleeves, through-bolts and/or U-plates coupling the gusset plates or straps employed to anchor the web members to the bottom bichord said transverse members serving also to support the tension rod in the absence of being fixedly secured thereto.

Abstract: An anchor rod for insertion in a fastening matrix such as a concrete structural element, by means of a hand-held percussion drill, has a smooth mid-section of slightly reduced diameter just below a slightly thickened intermediate collar that separates it from threading at the external end of the rod and has a profiled ridge and groove section at its insertion end which has a lefthand twist for insertion with a righthand rotation, as well as a frustoconical flat tip. The profiled section increases in diameter gradually towards the tip. At least the profiled section is manufactured by cold deformation with flat ridge tops having minutely burred or beaded edges.

Abstract: A reinforcing insert for a tension zone of a ferroconcrete member comprises two or more closely juxtaposed, parallel rods of different lengths and with staggered extremities, each shorter rod being connected at least at its ends to an adjoining longer rod by elongate weld joints of sufficient strength to transfer its tensile stress to that longer rod. The weld joints may be formed by transversely inserting a fusible wire between two reinforcing rods and pressing the latter together with the aid of two electrodes between which a heating current is being passed. Laterally projecting parts of that wire, left in place after the welding operation, may serve as anchor studs and/or as spacers establishing the requisite separation from associated falsework.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for handling and filling bags or envelopes fed from a continuous length supply are disclosed wherein each bag or envelope is open at or adjacent one marginal edge of the continuous length supply for insertion thereinto of filling material.

Abstract: In a device for closing a U-shaped clip about the gathered end of a wrapper and comprising a housing carrying a clip-closing die and, a punch pivotally mounted on the die to move from inoperative to clip-closing position in cooperation with the die, the improvement which comprises (a) a wedge shaped opening provided in one end face of the housing, the opening widening adjacent the apex to form a space for receiving the gathered end; (b) two gathering arms pivotally mounted on the housing on opposite sides of the wedge-shaped opening so that, upon pivoting, a gathered end within the opening is caused to enter the receiving space; and (c) a gathering nose on the punch; the punch being pivoted, only after the gathering arms have been closed, so that the nose engages and further compacts the gathered end against the die whereupon the punch applies the clip about the gathered end, the clip being closed by the die.

Abstract: A sheet receiving and storage apparatus comprises a housing and an open-bottomed magazine releasably connected therewith for collecting sheets introduced therein through its open bottom. The sheets after being partially introduced into the magazine are intercepted along their lower edges by a support located below the entrance opening of the magazine. When a predetermined amount of sheets are stacked thereon the support and sheet stack are bodily raised, so that the stack of sheets moves entirely into the magazine. The sheet stack is then retained in the magazine with the help of a stack retaining element, after which the support is lowered and a light-trap associated with the magazine is actuated to light-tightly close the magazine. Then, the magazine may be taken out of the apparatus.

Abstract: A process for forming a barrier phase between two incompatible phases comprising forming a thin layer of barrier material on the outer surface of a pin; placing the coated pin into a package or mold form designed to contain the total product; putting the molten outer phase into the space between the coated pin and the outer wall(s) of the package or mold form and allowing the outer phase to solidify; removing the pin leaving the barrier phase attached to the outer phase; and putting the inner phase into the space previously occupied by the pin.

Abstract: The blower of a forage harvester is controlled by two-speed belt drives for operating the blower between a first and a second speed for improved power requirements and operating efficiency. The disadvantages of such belt drives is avoided by a selector apparatus which controls a single speed rotating input and provides a two-speed rotating output.

Abstract: A bagger attachment for a tractor has a bag frame that includes a pair of upright brackets fixed to the rear end of the tractor which support, for vertical sliding action, a pair of plates fixed to respective bag rims. There is provided, on the lawn mower, an upwardly and rearwardly projecting grass duct that has its upper discharge end positioned over the bag rims and which directs the grass clippings in a transverse direction. Flexible bags are provided on each of the rims and depend therefrom. A bagger lid receives the discharge end of the tube. The lid is mounted on an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the portion of the duct that extends through the opening in the lid so that as the lid is raised, the duct will slide through the opening. For discharging the bag, the rim may be raised to cause the horizontal plates to slide free of the vertical brackets.

Abstract: A splicer includes a splicing head into which the two yarn ends are introduced through an inserting slot into a turbulence chamber. The turbulence chamber is formed from two juxtaposed frustum-shaped chambers interconnected by a connecting slot. A pressure medium is tangentially introduced through one opening into each chamber for forming the splice and the flow is guided in a lemiscate-like path through the two chambers. As a result of the two oppositely directed pressure medium flows, the two yarn ends are axially centrally fixed, while the two pressure medium flows escape in the direction of the larger chamber ends and thereby subject the yarn ends to a turbulent and twisting actions, so that a joint is formed having no projecting yarn ends and no weak points due to the reduced yarn twist.

Abstract: In order for the snail wire that is to be fitted on a ring-frame for detection of yarn breakage to sense sharply the intrinsical vibration resulting from its contact with yarn, the flat portion of the snail wire where the piezo-electric element is mounted is modified so as to sense the vibration more easily and furthermore, the piezo-electric element and connecting lead are covered and retained with elastic material for protection to thereby ensure the yarn breakage detecting snail wire which can be used stably throughout a long period.

Abstract: A fiber-guiding element for open end spinning machines through which separated fibers are directed into the spinning rotor. The rotor may be rotated in either direction for the purpose of forming either yarn with a left-hand twist or yarn with a right-hand twist. In accordance with the invention, the rear directing wall of said fiber-guiding element, which is symmetrical relative to the longitudinal axis of the element, is directed substantially tangential to the retreating collecting surface of the spinning rotor when the rotor is rotated in a first direction, while the opposite, front directed wall of the fiber-guiding element at the side of the exit opening therein is directed toward the other side substantially tangential relative to the retreating collecting surface of the spinning rotor when the rotor is rotated in the second, reverse direction.

Abstract: The steam control valve for a waste heat boiler in a Cheng Dual Fluid Cycle (DFC) engine is located between the evaporator and superheater sections. In this location it maximizes the temperature of the superheater steam to provide maximum waste heat recovery.

Abstract: A gas turbine propulsion engine for aircraft of the type in which thrust is provided only from flow of exhaust gases or a combination of flow of exhaust gases and by-pass air, the engine having a cone-shaped spinner with a solid pointed tip portion and a main body portion. The tip portion has at least a surface made of a different material from the substantially rigid material of the main body portion, the at least surface of the tip portion being flexible relative to the body portion at operational rotations of the spinner whereby ice is automatically shed from the spinner due to cracks being developed at the bond between the tip portion and the main body portion. The cracks in the ice developed at the bond are propagated by the surface deflection of the remainder of the tip portion causing any accretion of ice thereon to shed from the remainder of the spinner.

Abstract: A fuel control for a gas turbine engine has a positive displacement pump (10) which directs fuel to a constant flow regulator (14) which generates a constant or fixed rate flow of fuel. A flow diverter (16) includes a dividing device which divides the constant flow of fuel between a discharge conduit (18) connected to the burner nozzles of the engine and a bypass conduit (20) connected to the inlet side of the pump. A computer (22) which is adapted to sense various engine parameters; and calculate fuel flow controls the flow dividing device in order to apportion the flow so that the calculated fuel flow is delivered to the engine.

Abstract: The present invention provides an exhaust system comprising an elongated hollow casing having an upstream muffler chamber containing an insulated removable cartridge for sound absorbing and sound collecting, an intermediate chamber containing a removable spark and moisture arrester and a downstream chamber having a removable and replaceable cartridge containing exhaust gas purifying material. In one embodiment the cartridge provides dual chambers, one for absorbing and absorbing exhaust gas pollutants and the other for catalytic conversion of the same or different exhaust gases. The purifying cartridge is constructed of a foraminous material such as heat and corrosion resistant wire mesh or screen. Similarly, the muffler cartridge is an elongated hollow shell formed of a foraminous heat and corrosion resistant material such as wire mesh or screen. The annular space around the muffler cartridge is preferably filled with a heat-resistant, sound-absorbing, gas previous material.

Abstract: A reciprocating external combustion engine wherein energy is transferred to air acting as a working gas by injection into the air of liquid water at a high temperature and pressure. The liquid water is injected either directly into the cylinder or into a preliminary mixing chamber. The water acts as a heat-transfer medium for heating the air. Spontaneous vaporization of the liquid water on injection increases the pressure of the air which drives the piston before being exhausted. The exhaust water is recovered and recycled. The cylinder is scavenged and refilled with a fresh charge of air.

Abstract: An engine for conversion of low grade thermal energy into useful rotational energy incorporates a plurality of hollow deformable shape memory elements coupled in series with the crankpins of a crankshaft and with load limiting members. Hot and cold fluids are alternately directed through the crankshaft to the inner surface of the shape memory elements to provide rotation of the crankshaft.

Abstract: A master cylinder assembly has a reservoir mounted on the master cylinder body. The reservoir includes a reservoir body having a top opening and a cap attached to the reservoir body for covering the top opening. Between the reservoir body and the cap, there is disposed a flexible diaphragm which also covers the top opening of the reservoir body. A depressing plate is provided between the cap and the diaphragm for forcing the peripheral portion of the diaphragm against the reservoir body when the cap is attached to the reservoir body. Projection and aperture arrangements are provided between the diaphragm and the depressing plate so that they can be held together. The cap is formed with hook-shaped portions for engagement with the outward edge of the depressing plate. The cap, the depressing plate and the diaphragm can be assembled together before they are installed on the reservoir body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recovering and utilizing waste heat from the exhaust and coolant of an internal combustion engine. The waste heat recovery system uses two separate and closed circuits of working fluid with one circuit being heated by the exhaust gases and the other being heated by the engine coolant. In the preferred embodiment, two different working fluids are used and each circuit is designed to operate at temperatures and pressures most efficient for that particular working fluid and the heat available from the exhaust in one case and the coolant in the other case. A heat exchanger is provided between the two circuits for increased efficiency and a heat reservoir of melted salt is built into the exhaust heated circuit to minimize surges in the system and to provide reserve power during high performance demands.

Abstract: A steam-generating system has a construction which omits the vaporizer from a waste-heat boiler of a waste-heat recovery Rankine cycle while retaining the superheater. In this system, a superheated steam emanating from the outlet of the superheater is divided into steam for the superheater system and steam for the steam turbine system. The turbine steam is adiabatically expanded, then condensed and liquefied into water in the condenser, and subsequently converted into high-pressure hot water. This high-pressure hot water is injected into the circulation steam and consequently cooled to produce saturated steam. The saturated steam is returned to the inlet of the superheater and utilized therein to exchange heat with waste gas.

Abstract: A steam extraction turbine including a steam extraction section from which steam may be extracted from the turbine for external use prior to the low pressure section of the turbine. In order to avoid overheating of the low pressure section when the amount of extracted steam is high, there is provided a cooling steam stage immediately upstream of the low pressure section through which steam is applied to the low pressure section to prevent overheating. The cooling steam stage includes blades of the rotor and thus permits energy to be extracted from the steam applied to prevent overheating of the low pressure section, the extracted energy being used to drive the turbine thereby increasing turbine efficiency.

Abstract: A method and refrigeration apparatus for producing a sterile slush ice from a sterile liquid for use in surgical procedures. The refrigeration apparatus includes a cabinet having a heat transfer basin at the top and refrigeration mechanism in the cabinet for cooling the heat transfer basin. A separate sterile product basin is positioned in the heat transfer basin and cooled through a heat transfer medium in the product basin. A sterile liquid is deposited in the product basin and ice is scraped off the walls of the product basin with a sterile scraper. A sterile cover including a liquid impervious cover sheet is provided for covering the heat transfer basin and the heat exchange medium therein and the upper portion of the refrigeration apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gasified ice product characterized by a granular, crystalline, porous structure, a brittle texture, good stability in its frozen state, and the ability to rapidly and quietly release its gas content to aqueous solution upon melting therein. The process calls for contacting an aqueous liquid with finely-dispersed bubbles of a conditionally-stable-hydrate-forming gas, such as carbon dioxide, under conditions of temperature and pressure and for a time effective to form a suspension of gas hydrate crystals in the liquid, and then freezing the suspension. The finely-dispersed bubbles of gas are preferably admitted through a porous metal sparger positioned at the bottom of a pressurized reaction vessel. The resulting product preferably has a bulk density of less than 0.60 grams per cubic centimeter and contains from about 30 to about 70 milliliters of gas per gram of product. According to one preferred form of the invention, the product is granulated.

Abstract: A vapor compression cycle device is provided which incorporates a first expansion device, a second expansion device with inlet positioned upstream from said first expansion device and means to transfer heat from the working fluid liquid flowing through said first expansion device to the expanded working fluid flowing through said second expansion device so as to maximize efficiency benefits due to flowrate regulation thus permitting the working fluid flowrate to depend on the level of liquid working fluid accumulated at the condenser.