Abstract: An exercise suit apparatus is set forth wherein a suit of unitary construction is presented to envelop a human figure from the neck to the feet. The suit includes a plurality of elastic bands associated with each human appendage positioned on opposed sides of the arm portions of the suit and overlying a forward, side and back portion of each leg portion of the suit with a medially positioned elastic band securing the user's waist with an additional band about the user's chest. A zipper is positioned vertically onto a rearward surface of the suit for enabling entry of the suit by an individual. The various bands are positioned within enclosed conduits with the conduits for each band including a spaced region for enabling an adjustment buckle to adjust tension for each band.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite material adaptable to form bodily fluid protection apparel that can alert a wearer that a breach in the apparel has occurred. The apparel comprises a first layer impervious to bodily fluid and a second layer supporting the first layer. The second layer comprises a bodily fluid detection means indicating the presence of bodily fluid. A variety of apparel, including gloves and masks, can be formed. Any one of a number of bodily fluids, including blood, saliva, and semen, can be detected by the detection means.

Abstract: A head guard, preferably annular brow-band, comprising a longitudinal, preferably annular unit (2) which completely or substantially is made of cellular plastic.

Abstract: A knit or woven fabric that can be produced from raw silk on a commercial scale and found that this object can be attained by a knit or woven fabric that employs a tubular braid made from raw silk which is optionally blended with other fibers. The present invention has been accomplished on the basis of this finding.

Abstract: An adjustable strap for use with a diver's face mask includes a flexible, resilient headband having a positive buoyancy in water and an elastic fabric laminated to at least a first side of the headband for comfortably contacting a diver's head to avoid pulling or tangling of the diver's hair.

Abstract: In a trip lever bath waste and overflow system, a valve actuating linkage having a ratchet mechanism for easy length adjustment of the linkage. The ratchet mechanism includes a toothed rod which telescopes into a sleeve equipped with a wire clip serving as a pawl. After the linkage has been inserted into the overflow, the trip lever can be actuated to cause the rod to retract into the sleeve until the linkage assumes the proper length. The one way nature of the ratchet mechanism allows this retraction and also maintains the linkage in the proper length following initial adjustment.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dispenser for dispensing sanitizer and/or deodorizer chemical from a pressurized container into the inside of a grinder type garbage disposer. The dispensing device mounts in a convenient location adjacent to the grinding garbage disposer it is intended to serve and also at a convenient location for the person who uses the garbage disposer. The device comprises a canister with a substantially closed bottom surface and a hollow inner area enclosed by a selectively and translatable removable lid. A small diameter tube extends from the nozzle of a pressurized container of deodorant through a small opening in the substantially closed bottom into an area below the mouth of the grinder garbage disposer. For activation of the device the top is translated downward against the valve of the pressurized container causing sanitize and/or deodorant chemical to escape the container flow through the small diameter tube into the garbage disposer.

Abstract: Apparatus for supplying a toilet seat with fresh and sanitary cover material and taking up the used material. The cover material is folded lengthwise and is dispensed from a supply reel to one terminus of the seat. The material encircles the body of the seat and a take-up reel at the other terminus of the seat takes up the used material and at the same time pulls in fresh material. Both termini of the seat are attached to and spaced from the toilet bowl. The seat is provided with a slot to guide the material which is provided with beads along its edges to ride within the slots.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly comprising a toilet seat and a seat lid (16) hingedly mounted on a toilet bowl so that the lid may be raised independently of the seat. A counterweight (17) or the like biases the seat to the raised position but is inoperative to raise the seat when the lid (16) is in its lowered position. When weight on the seat is removed, a suction cup (21) on the underside of the seat holds the seat in engagement with toilet bowl, but an air bleed to the suction cup releases the seat after a delay.

Abstract: An all plastic floor drain including a rigid plastic connector body and a rigid plastic strainer plate that is received in an annular recess in the connector body. The strainer plate includes a plurality of positioning pins that extend from the lower surface thereof and the annular recess in the connector body includes a corresponding number of positioning apertures to receive the positioning pins. Preferaby, there is free movement between the positioning pins and the positioning apertures when the pins are first inserted in the apertures, but one of the other of the pins or the apertures is tapered so that there is an interference fit as the strainer plate approaches its final position relative to the connector body, to securely connect the strainer plate and the connector body and to provide a substantially flat upper surface level with the surface of the floor. The use of all plastic parts and the absence of metallic connectors avoids corrosion.

Abstract: A semi-flush valve mechanism in a toilet tank is provided with a two way flush operating handle. If the handle is pressed downward the toilet tank is flushed fully in the conventional way. If the handle is pressed upwardly the toilet tank is only half emptied in a semi-flush. A pivotally extended vane on a tilted valve assembly will receive a water stream from a refill tube to sooner help restore the toilet tank valve assembly to its closed upright position causing the semi-flush.

Abstract: A flush tank h aving an outlet provided with a valve seat and a rigid support member fixed in position inside the tank is provided with a flapper valve formed of elastomeric material and having a body portion adapted to cooperate with the valve seat and having an integral mounting portion arranged to position the body portion relative to the fixed support to accommodate relative movement of the body portion and the valve seat together with a rigid stiffening element fixedly mounted on the body portion of the flapper valve for maintaining the body portion in flat face contacting relation with the valve seat during valve closed conditions. According to one aspect of the invention, a sizing element is provided for insertion into the tank outlet in snug relation therewith and having an inner opening of a size which is less than the size of the tank outlet.

Abstract: The splash or landing pool of a water slide has an entry zone of substantially increased depth relative to conventional splash pools and a shallow exit zone leading from the entry zone. The entry zone is provided with a false floor at a depth such that a child can walk thereacross, the false floor being a close mesh net which can safely decelerate an adult who has improperly entered the pool from the slide.

Abstract: A sanitary toilet seat device is set forth for use as an adjunct in combination with a conventional toilet seat or in use with other toilet seat covers wherein the instant invention includes a concave arcuate member for resilient securement to a toilet seat and further includes an adhesive strip for selective adherement to said seat or adherement to additional toilet seat covers. The device includes a cup-shaped member secured to the arcuate member for positioning of the male penal member to avoid undesirable contact with the interior portions of the commode.

Abstract: A bed table with a vehicular mounting provides adjustable support for a person in a number of different postures, including a reclined table-like configuration and an erect chair-like configuration. The bed table is segmented into three portions, a head support portion, a medial or central support portion, and a leg support portion. The head support portion and leg support portion are pivotally mounted to a support base and are interconnected with linkage such that the leg support portion follows the rotational displacement of the head support portion. A pneumatic or hydraulic actuator is attached to the head support portion and is controlled through a control panel for automatic operation of the bed table, between the reclined table-like and erect chair-like configurations. An energy source for the actuator is provided by a vessel containing compressed nitrogen. The bed table is provided with a bedpan, swingably mounted into and out of engagement with the central support portion.

Abstract: A fabric web having a high modulus of elasticity is used as a spring element in an upholstered article such as a seat or a bed. The fabric web is joined to a metal rod serving as a frame member of the upholstered article by an end portion of the fabric web, which is folded on itself over the metal rod to provided folded and unfolded layers that are united together by means of a heat-fusible resin film. The heat-fusible resin film is held against the inner surface of the folded end portion of the fabric web and fused by high-frequency welding. The folded end portion of the fabric web is protected by the intermediary film against damage which would otherwise be caused by abrasive contact with a rust layer on the metal rod. The film sandwiched between the folded and unfolded layers has opposite ends folded and fused over the unfolded layer of the fabric web for reinforcing marginal edges of the fabric web.

Abstract: A leg positioning assembly includes a pillow adapted to separate the knees of a patient and to maintain the knees in flexion. The pillow is preferably substantially three-lobed, with two lobes forming a base portion and a third lobe forming a portion which separates the knees of the patient. A raised portion on each of the lobes forming the base portion can be provided to support and flex the legs at the knees. Fastening structure can be provided to secure the pillow to a patient support. Other fastening structure can be provided to secure the pillow to the legs of the patient.

Abstract: A CT-scanner includes a patient cushion that fits over a baseplate. Both the cushion and the baseplate have complementary lengthwise fastener strips. A cover of the scanner includes a vinyl central sheet that drapes over side rails of the scanner to form overhang flaps. Each of the flaps is sewn onto a sheeted section that has longitudinal velcro strips. When the sheeted sections are tucked between the baseplate and the cushion, the fastener strips of the sheeted section fasten to the velcro strips of the cushion and the baseplate. A head end of the central sheet is contoured to fit over a head rest of the scanner and cause a funneling of fluids onto the center of the central sheet from the head of a patient in either a supine or prone position on the cover.

Abstract: A combination hammer and casement window opening and closing mechanism operator for use by a framing carpenter includes a head unit having two impact surfaces and a socket in the handle. The socket is used to operate the crank of a casement window opening and closing mechanism, and one of the two impact surfaces is used when the hammer must be used in small, confined areas.

Abstract: A screen installer's tool for use when installing screening material in a frame. The tool is designed to be held in the hand with a knife blade at one end and a rotatable screen forming wheel at the other end. The body of the tool is made in two parts joined together by screws with an internal compartment which houses a supply of knife blades and also a slidable knife blade carrier. The carrier includes a finger-operable detent and pawl for permitting slidable movement of the carrier and knife blade in and out of the internal compartment so that when not in use the knife blade is locked in place within the tool body.

Abstract: The device is intended to dry the glue (containing polyurethane, neoprene, natural or synthetic rubber or mixtures thereof) after it has been spread on shoe uppers and/or soles. The device can be included in a system which includes carding, spreading and reactivation of the parts in order to press them together. The device comprises one or more vacuum chambers into which the shoe uppers and soles to which a water dispersion glue has previously been applied are fed, the vacuum chamber being subject to heat and decreased pressure under conditions to produce rapid evaporation of water and drying of the glue. The temperature can be fixed beforehand and increased by a source of heat.

Abstract: A method and apparatus, comprising a tool having a clam shell design, for sealing the interface volume between the internal wall of a reactor pressure vessel and submerged piping that penetrates the wall, and for cleaning the interface volume using a series of hydraulic and pneumatic operations. The tool is operable from a remote suface location, using a robotic arm for fine positioning, to clamp around the penetrating pipe. Hydraulic nozzles compressed air and mechanical brushes on the tool may be used to dislodge sediment in the interface volume.

Abstract: A floor polisher, while travelling, causes a pad to rotate at a high speed to polish a floor. The floor polisher has a vertically moving mechanism adapted to move the pad in the vertical direction with respect to the floor, a ground pressure adjusting mechanism adapted to maintain a ground pressure of the pad a set pressure by controlling the vertically moving mechanism, and a floor protecting mechanism adapted to actuate the vertically moving mechanism to lift the pad immediately when the travel of the floor polisher is stopped.

Abstract: An attachment for a squeegee includes a resilient mounting member to which a liquid applicator is connected. The liquid applicator preferably comprises a water retentive pad or the like, and the mounting member is preferably formed of a resilient material, such as plastic, which is adapted for connection to the squeegee. The resilient mounting of the pad to the squeegee urges the liquid applicator against the surface being cleaned, and the pad is maintained in a position adjacent the squeegee blade when the blade is placed on the surface.

Abstract: A novel surface working pad assembly is described which assembly comprises a fibrous generally disc shaped pad support element having a circular raised portion at its center; the raised portion is sized and configured to fit closely within a circular aperture of a cooperating surface working pad element, but preferably remains recessed and out of contact with the work surface during use thus reducing drag and wear. The surface working pad element of the assembly is removably attached to the pad support element so that by reversing the working pad both surface may be used. The mating of the raised portion of the pad support element into the aperture of the working pad enables the working pad to be quickly; and accurately mounted on a machine and prevents unwanted displacement of the pad due to centrifugal forces, even during use in high speed rotary floor polishers or the like.

Abstract: An easy to clean barbecue grill of the type which has a plurality of parallel rods. A cleaning bar surrounds the rods and has holes that are just slightly larger than the rods. The barbecue rods may be simply cleaned by moving the bar from one end of the grill to the other end.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus which is of a compact construction to facilitate easy manipulation and portability includes a housing enclosing a fluid pump and a vacuum fan and mounting upon opposite sides a recovery tank and a stowage panel. The stowage panel is adapted to stow the flexible wand having a nozzle when not in use. Also, the high voltage motor driving the vacuum pump is adapted to also act as half of a transformer in order to pick off the lower voltage needed for the low voltage motor driving the fluid pump.

Abstract: There is disclosed a combination crop remover and neck breaker for use as part of a continuous processing station adjacent a conventional poultry processing line wherein partially processed poultry is given a two step processing treatment. The station includes a plurality of modules that are moved in synchronization with the poultry line. The modules egage the upside down hanging birds in a clasping fashion. The modules have a neck breaker means and a probe means for entering the backside of a bird through a previously cut opening for the purpose. The probe under the aegis of a vacuum and structural features entwines the crop and other viscera and removes same when the probe is withdrawn. The probe is then cleansed of the viscera when the module has been moved to another location at its station. The so-treated poultry is permitted to continue on its path in the processing line.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for producing fibrous nonwoven fabrics of at least two superposed fibrous web layers of equal or different structure is disclosed by using at least two successively arranged cards (2, 5) in a card set, means for discharging the fibrous webs from the card or the like in one direction, the discharged fibrous web layers being fed to a finishing unit (15) such as a calendar and the like, each card being provided with at least one doffing point (3, 4; 3',4'). The improvement comprises a conveying means (7, 12) carried adjacent and following the doffing point which is tiltable upwardly or downwardly at a predetermined angle. Transport devices (8, 9, 13, 14, 16) are mounted above and beneath the cards in communication with conveying means for transporting discharged webs.

Abstract: A positive, secure two-loop restraint for law enforcement is light-weight, strong, inexpensive and disposable and which may be attached to the wrists or ankles to be used in place of traditional handcuffs. The restraint is formed from a single elongated, substantially flat plastic strap having a pair of closely spaced socket clasps centrally located therein generally mid-way between first and second strap extremities. The extremities are insertable through openings in the socket clasps which are perpendicular to the plane of the strap and when receiving the extremities form double loops with the strap ends extending parallel to each other when the loops are formed by positioning the extremities through the socket clasps.

Abstract: A clamping band for hoses and other cylindrical objects consists of a flat metal strap having a repetitive pattern configuration to provide desired amounts of elastic and plastic stretch capability and a pawl and tooth connection for adjustably joining the ends of the strap. In all embodiments the strap includes apertures evenly distributed throughout the circumference of the band to achieve desired stress/strain characteristics. In certain embodiments the apertures comprise circular punched holes and the strap may further include transverse or circumferentially extending slits to form the desired pattern, suitable for high volume manufacturing techniques.

Abstract: A simplified anchor chain tensioner includes a base bracket, and a multiple function U-shaped lever pivotally mounted to the base bracket. The anchor chain hook is pivotally mounted by threaded engagement to a pivot pin mounted through the two lever arms of the U-shaped lever. The front ends of the lever arms are resiliently movable toward and away from one another, with the end of one lever arm being notched to resiliently latch and hold down the anchor hook arm; while the end of the other lever arm is jogged to provide a surface for locking engagement with the base bracket and a second surface for the application of manual compression force to release the latching and/or locking action.

Abstract: A quick connect adjusting loop for a cargo tie-down rope comprises a body of substantially rigid, high strength material having a first portion forming a loop through which a loop of a tie-down rope extends and a second portion forming slip lock adjacent the loop for releasably gripping the rope.

Abstract: A retainer for an electrical appliance cord comprises a buckle through which a bight of the cord may be passed, and a hook located above the buckle. The hook includes a cross bar aligned with the major axis of the buckle opening and a shank which locates the cross bar forwardly of the buckle opening, and around which the bight loops. The cross bar is desirably shaped to urge the cord when under tension towards the shank.

Abstract: A seat belt buckle has a latching member (7), which engages the tongue of the buckle. The latching member is pivotally mounted on a channel member, engaging lugs (18) formed in apertures in the side walls of the channel in a substantially friction-free manner. The lugs are deformable so that, in an accident situation, the lugs deform and the periphery (17) of the latching member (7) engages the periphery of each aperture in each side wall of the channel. Thus the latching member has a substantially friction-free movement, buth the latching member is able to withstand severe forces.

Abstract: A looming apparatus for a loom includes in general a warp beam handling unit for attaching and removing a warp beam to and from the loom, and a handling unit for supporting loom components including at least heddles and a reed threaded by the warp from the warp beam. A supporting platform is provided on a truck so as to be reciprocated between a stand-by position and a looming position. The warp beam handling unit and the handling unit for supporting the components threaded by the warp yarn are installed on this supporting platform. In the working position of the truck for the loom, the supporting platform is expanded from the truck to the looming position on the loom for performing the required operation at this position. After termination of such operation, the supporting platform is returned to the stand-by position on the truck, while the truck is moved to the looming preparatory position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially gauss-shaped sound field by means of an ultrasonic transducer, the potential on one side of the transducer being varied continuously by means of a thick-film electrode applied in a uniform or varying thickness. The thick-film can be a resistance paste or a conductive paste applicable in different thicknesses onto selected portions of the surface in question. The resistance paste can for instance be trimmed to different resistance values on selected portions of the surface. Such a technique makes it possible to alter the distribution of the potential so as to vary the distribution of the pressure in the sound field in such a manner that for instance a substantially gauss-shaped sound field is obtained.

Abstract: A single-phase unidirectional surface acoustic wave transducer comprising a piezoelectric substrate and a transducer having localized symmetry and constructed for establishing a predetermined separation between the centers of acoustic wave reflection and transduction on said substrate by selectively orienting the transducer on a specific cut of said substrate to achieve a separation between said centers in a continuum of achievable phase angles of 0.degree.-360 .degree..

Abstract: This invention provides an electroacoustic transducer and a method of making it. The transducer according to the invention comprises a substrate of a semiconductor material with a recessed portion. A membrane is stretched across the recessed portion, which membrane is set in vibration in response to an input signal comprising audio and/or ultrasonorous frequencies. A pair of electrodes is provided, which form a capacitor, and between which an electric field is present. The electrodes are so arranged relatively to the membrane that the capacitance of the capacitor can vary under the influence of vibrations of the membrane, so that acoustic signals are converted into electric signals. A layer of an electrically insulating material functions as a carrier for an electric charge to provide an auxiliary electric field between the electrodes.

Abstract: An index plate (9) is moiunted on a shaft (7) which is supported against axial displacement on a machine frame (1) and is stepwise rotatably drivable, said plate carrying clamping devices (10) arranged around the shaft and each intended for one workpiece (11). On either side of the indexing plate (9) a unit carrier (20) is arranged axially displaceably of the unit carriers (20) towards the indexing plate (9) into a stop position and for displacement of the unit carriers (20) away from the indexing plate a displacement drive (31) is associated with each of said carriers. The two unit carriers (20) are guided solely on the shaft (7) and are supported on the machine frame (1) only against rotation.

Abstract: Apparatus for the pressure treatment of webs of material, such as the wet section of a paper-making machine, including a damping device fixedly connected to the protruding end of the roll for damping vibrations of the roll occuring during rotation thereof. The damping device comprises a pair of annular mass rings which surround the protruding roll end and are resiliently supported within an enclosed housing which includes frictional elements bearing against the rings.

Abstract: A stainless steel roller for conveying a web has a surface prepared by blasting the surface of the roller with steel shot to create on the surface a deep texture with well rounded down features and sharp up features with peaks. The blasted surface is finished with a grinding action for removing the peaks to produce plateaus surrounded by interconnected channels. The interconnected channels of the surface allow air entrained between the roller surface and a web to be vented through the channels while the web is in contact with the roller.

Abstract: An aluminum roller for conveying a web has a surface prepared by blasting the surface of the roller with steel shot to create on the surface a deep texture with well rounded down features and sharp up features with peaks. The blasted surface is finished with a grinding action for removing the peaks to produce plateaus surrounded by interconnected channels. Then the surface is hardcoated and polished. The interconnected channels of the surface allow air entrained between the roller surface and a web to be vented through the channels while the web is in contact with the roller.

Abstract: A roller, and more particularly a precision transport roller formed of elastomeric material is disclosed. The roller is characterized in that the elastomeric material is formed into inner and outer concentric cylinders which are joined together and which encompass therebetween in co-axial relation a rigid cylindrical bushing. Preferably, the inner and outer cylinders are connected by bridges defined by holes formed in the bushing. The bushing may include beveled end faces for facilitating centering of the bushing in a mold.

Abstract: A cylindrical roller bearing of the kind having a separate abutment ring at the inner bearing ring is used to provide intentional compensation of axial play between a journalled shaft and the surrounding bearing casing in a bearing combination which comprises at least one conical roller bearing in addition to said cylindrical roller bearing. The axial position abutment of the inner ring of the cylindrical roller bearing on the shaft to be journalled is located with an axial spacing from the position abutment surface of the outer ring of said bearing in the casing, which spacing corresponds to the maximum expected axial play which is to be compensated for, and spacing means of required thickness are then mounted between the abutment ring and a locking member on the shaft.

Abstract: A cage and roller assembly in a hardened thrust bearing race is restrained within the race by heating a plurality of circumferentially widely separated parts of the race lip to soften the lip parts and bending the softened parts over the cage of the cage and roller assembly. An apparatus for assembling the thrust bearing includes a pair of electrodes located to apply a current through the lip to soften the lip and a form punch which is constructed to bend the softened part of the lip over a cage and roller assembly to an acute angle with respect to the rest of the lip.

Abstract: Completely assembled wall modules including membraned tube panels, buckstays, doors, insulation and lagging for field-assembled boiler units are shipped to the installation site for field erection of the boiler unit.

Abstract: A spring-loaded device that separates a golf club head and a golf club shaft to which it is adhesively secured. An elongate drive tube means has a distal end that engages a member that abuts the hosel part of the golf club head and a proximal end that carries a compression spring and a nut that compresses the spring when rotated. The proximal end of a golf club shaft is axially received and secured within a shaft engagement member that is disposed at the proximal end of the drive tube member in axial alignment with the drive tube but which is unsecured thereto. Thus, as the nut is rotated, the spring urges the shaft engaging member and the club shaft secured thereto to travel away from the hosel which is held against movement by the member that engages it. Heating the hosel releases the grip of the adhesive and the spring member drives the shaft out of the hosel before the shaft can suffer heat damage.

Abstract: A method for coagulation of a polymer latex by feeding the polymer latex to an extruder having a base plate and a plurality of fine tubes fixed to said base plate and extending therefrom, said fine tubes being mutually spaced by at least 1 mm and protruding from said base plate by at least 3 mm, and discharging said polymer latex through said fine tubes into a coagulation solution to coagulate the latex.

Abstract: A machine joins edge stiffening means (2), longitudinal and transverse spring wires (6, 6') of a spiral spring cushion (1), e.g. a car seat. A machine table supports the cushion, clamping heads (37) cut off a blank from a strip (38) and bend it around edge stiffening means and wires. A clamping head reciprocating puncher is located outside the cushion and has a cutting edge (48) and a bending die (52) with a groove (47) for receiving the blank, edge stiffening means a wire (6). A dolly part (39) cooperating with the puncher (40) is devised for cutting off a clamping blank and to form a clamp around edge stiffening means and wire (6) when bringing the clamping puncher in contact with the dolly die.