Abstract: A mechanical connection element comprising a substantially rigid body having therein a cylindrical through cavity accessible via a channel to the outside of the body. This element (or anything attached thereto) can be secured simply, reversibly and perpendicularly to a cross-sectionally rectangular bar. Thus, in one orientation, the bar passes through the channel and into the cavity but in a second orientation, achieved by rotation of the bar, is retained in the cavity. Two such connection elements may advantageously be used atop a bunk-bed ladder for safe affixment to a horizontal bar of the bunk. The element ensures such a ladder be unremoveable when in operative mode.

Abstract: A packaged grease composition for lubrication of fifth wheels on tractor-trailers or similar vehicles is disclosed. The packet consists of a grease composition sealed in a thin walled plastic envelope. The grease filled envelope is placed on the base plate of the fifth wheel and the envelope readily ruptures under pressure when the plates forming the fifth wheel come together releasing the grease to lubricate the plates. The plastic subsequently disintegrates as these plates rotate on each other leaving no environmental waste to dispose of. The envelope may come in different shapes or the lubricant or envelope may be color coded to indicate the type of lubricant contained within the envelope.

Abstract: A stairway chairlift for transporting passengers in ascending and descending directions along a stairway includes a rail mounted adjacent one stairway wall and further includes a motorized chair unit movable along the rail. A seat, for carrying the passenger, is mounted to the top of the chair unit, and a swivel mechanism permits the seat to be rotated around a vertical axis to facilitate movement of the passenger onto and off of the seat. To minimize interference with ordinary use of the stairway, the seat is pivotally mounted to a horizontal plate which moves inwardly or outwardly in response to rotation of the seat so as to maintain a substantially constant clearance between the seat and the stairway wall. To further reduce interference with ordinary use of the stairway, the seat can be folded upwardly, as can be a foot rest mounted adjacent the lower end of the chair unit.

Abstract: A device for immobilizing vehicles is secured to a vehicle wheel to prevent the wheel rotating. A central carrier plate carries three arms which extend outwards and have portions which embrace the outer edge of the wheel when operative. Two of the arms are pivotally attached to the plate to each move between an operative position and inoperative stowed and fitting positions. The other arm can be adjusted in its lengthwise direction and is secured to the plate by a lock.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a braking disc for a disc brake. The braking disc comprises an annular disc member with a number of radially inwardly projecting lugs, located coaxially with respect to a central hub member which has a number of radially outwardly projecting lugs, the lugs on the hub member being located between adjacent lugs on the annular disc member. The lugs on said members are interconnected by at least one resilient member which is designed to flex generally radially but not circumferentially. Thus the or each resilient member positively transmits circumferential torque forces but is sufficiently flexible to allow for radial deflection due to thermal expansion of the disc member, without being over-stressed.

Abstract: A rotatable member for a brake of the liquid cooled type comprises a disc provided on opposite sides with annular braking faces. The disc incorporates a plurality of angularly spaced liquid supply slots which extend through the material of the disc and radially outwards from a position inwardly of the inner peripheral edges of the braking faces. A portion at the inner end of each slot is of a circumferential length greater than the remainder of the slot. The member may comprise a braking member for the brake, or it may be separate from the brake and act as a pump member in the form of a turbo disc.

Abstract: A weldless shock absorber for an automotive vehicle includes an inner cylinder having a piston slidable within the inner cylinder upon a piston rod extending from the inner cylinder, and outer cylinder telescopically engaged with the inner cylinder, a cylinder head maintained within the outer cylinder in contact with the piston rod by means of an annular ring formed from and extending radially inwardly from the outer cylinder wall, and a mounting bracket affixed to the outer cylinder by means of one or more annular rings integrally formed from the outer cylinder and extending radially outwardly from the outer cylinder.

Abstract: A method for smoothing skip up-shifts in an automated mechanical transmission system (10) without requiring direct sensing of the rotational speed of the engine (14) is provided. The method involves delaying re-engagement of the master clutch (16) after engagement of a selected transmission ratio (E) during a skip up-shift by a period of time (T) directly proportional to the number (N) of ratios skipped and/or a function of the identity of the newly engaged ratio.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has an antilock brake system which is provided for preventing wheels from locking, and an automatic transmission of the vehicle has a one-way clutch for transmitting the output of an engine of the vehicle to wheels of the vehicle at acceleration of the engine, and a clutch for transmitting torque from the wheels to the engine, thereby effecting engine braking. A detector is provided for detecting operation of the antilock brake system and for producing a signal. In response to the signal, the clutch is released, thereby rendering the engine braking ineffective.

Abstract: A one-way clutch comprises first and second rotational members radially spaced apart from each other and concentrically disposed for relative rotation and having axially extending annular track surfaces, a torque transmitting member disposed between the first and second rotational members for transmitting a torque between the track surfaces, a pair of retainers for retaining the torque transmitting member circumferentially, and a bearing member for holding the first and second rotational members concentric, the rear surface portion of the bearing member being formed with a recessed lubricating oil supply area for expediting the introduction of lubricating oil for lubricating the one-way clutch between the rear surface portion and a surface sliding relative thereto.

Abstract: A flywheel continuously rotates, A piston within the rotating flywheel presses on a support which in turn presses on a friction clutch to engage the spindle press, whcih causes it to rotate with the flywheel. Upon disengagement, piston pressure is released, the spindle press lags and a part of the support lags with the spindle press, quickly disconnecting pressure on the friction clutch. Thus, the driving connection of the flywheel and spindle press is immediately disengaged from the flywheel without dealy otherwise caused by the slowness of return movement of the piston.

Abstract: A fluid shear coupling apparatus including a driving member comprising a rotor mounted to a shaft. A driven member including a bearing housing is mounted to the shaft. A complementary surface between the driven member and the driving member is provided between which a shear fluid provides variable coupling according to the proportion of fluid in the reservoir vis-a-vis the fluid shear chamber defined by the complementary surface. A temperature responsive valve is provided to modulate the shear fluid level. The valve may modulate an overlapping inlet having a constant area. An overlap inlet may be define by an arcuate slot or by a fixed size valve aperture. The valve may be pivotable on a valve axis which is eccentric to, and radially outward of, the common axis of the driving and driven members. Temperature responsive rotation of the valve member may be provided by coupling links or by gearing mechanism.

Abstract: An electromagnetically controlled spring clutch mechanism for transmitting the rotating forces of an input rotating element adapted to rotate in a predetermined direction and in a direction opposite thereto to an output rotating element. According to one aspect, a first spring clutch mechanism and a second spring clutch mechanism are interposed between the input rotating element and the output rotating element, and the rotating force of the input rotating element in the predetermined direction is transmitted to the output rotating element by the contraction of a coil spring in the first spring clutch mechanism and the rotating force of the input rotating element in the opposite direction is transmitted to the output rotating element by the contraction of a coil spring in the second spring clutch mechanism.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle clutch disc apparatus has a clutch hub provided with arm portions and an outer two-piece housing including, a clutch hub connected to a manual transmission, a stopper connected integrally with the clutch hub, a resilient element wrapping outward of the clutch hub, the stopper having a plurality of lugs, the housing having plurality of openings, the lugs are operatively connected to the opening and the clutch hub equipped with the resilient element applied to an initial deformation during assembly.

Abstract: A clutch releasing apparatus comprises a clutch releasing bearing assembly including a clutch release bearing and a holder therefor. A support member of the holder is supported on a bearing support mechanism, and a separation prevention arrangement is provided such that the support member may be fitted on the support mechanism with a relatively small force, but necessitating a relatively large predetermined force to remove the support member from the support mechanism.

Abstract: A transport device for transporting and redirecting piece goods in one plane wherein the piece goods are supported on a grid of driven roller bodies protruding in part through a cover. A grid is formed of transport rollers for the purpose of obtaining a redirection of goods to be transported without producing a relative shifting between the cover and the support carrying the roller bodies and at the same time the contact pressure between the rollers and goods is minimal. The transport rollers are arranged in a cylindrical housing and are driven by a drive motor via drive shafts and friction pulleys connected by friction with the transport rollers.

Abstract: Apparatus for feeding syringes into a cartoning machine in which the syringes slide down the feed section 10 of a guide 1 to a substantially horizontal central section 12. Rotatable adjacent this central section is a feed worm 2, the threads of which are of decreasing depth. As the syringes are fed forwardly toward a discharge section 14, the plungers of the syringes are forced to a fully inserted position by the decreasing depth of the thread.

Abstract: This invention is a conveyor belt roller, including a pair of oppositely solid formed plates between circular plates affixed along a shaft for sweeping debris in axial direction.

Abstract: An auger assembly for transporting particulate material. The auger assembly comprises a housing, a frame to support the housing, and an auger rotatably mounted in said housing. The auger comprises a thermoplastic material helically wrapped around a metal shaft. The material has a planar portion in contact with said metal shaft and a radially extending flight portion. A motor is connected to the shaft to rotate the auger.

Abstract: An actuator for a vibratory material feeder comprises a base, a tray support, at least one spring for mechanically coupling the base and tray support, and a spring mount for mounting the spring to an actuator mounting surface on one of the base and tray support. The spring mount comprises first and second bearings each having a spring-abutting surface for supporting the spring therebetween, an arcuate surface and at least one hole therethrough; first and second bearing blocks each having an arcuate surface for mating with the arcuate surface of a corresponding one of the first and second bearings, and at least one hole therethrough. One of the bearing blocks abuts the actuator mounting surface. The spring mount further comprises at least one fastener having a shaft extending through the at least one hole of each of the first and second bearings and bearing blocks and a corresponding at least one hole in the spring.

Abstract: A kit, for the hygiene of removable dental prostheses is presented comprising a container with hermetic sealing which can contain at least one prosthesis and is provided with a removable false bottom in order to support the prosthesis above the level of a solution of sterilizing liquid. A porous lining covers the majority of the inner surface of the container and the false bottom.

Abstract: A moisture-proof, easily transportable case for writing or drawing boards is provided. In accordance with the invention, a case which protects the writing or drawing board during transportation from the manufacturer to the user, and also protects the contents of the case from water damage, is formed by a process which does not generate a significant amount of waste material. Corrugated plastic foil (5, 6) is inserted into opposed case side support (3, 3') that are extruded from plastic. Additionally, separating bars (8, 8') are provided on the inside of the side supports to define the space (2, 2') within which a writing or drawing board is kept.

Abstract: A method for the first day of issue authentication of rolls of original stamps wherein each stamp in the roll is attached to its neighbor by interconnected, perforated edges that form an integral roll of stamps. The roll of stamps to be authenticated is enclosed in an outer, flexible, clear plastic container that is sealed closed after insertion of the roll of stamps. A printing ink sensitive label is secured over the exterior of the closed end of the container in a manner to assure that the container has not been opened after insertion of the roll of stamps, closure and adherence of the label.

Abstract: A push-button switch of a water- and dust-proof structure wherein a good operating force charateristic is always assured. The push-button switch has a dummy terminal which is not to be directly soldered to a wiring pattern and is provided at a location of the push-button switch to which flux which appears when a terminal is being soldered to the wiring pattern does not come around. When the switch is soldered to a printed circuit board for the wiring pattern, flux may not possibly enter a gap between a case of the switch and the dummy terminal. After mounting of the switch on the printed circuit board, communication of air between inside and outside the case is assured by the gaps so that the inside of the case is maintained at an equal pressure with external air.

Abstract: A socket terminal carrier assembly includes a substantially rigid carrier board having a plurality of apertures therein, a plurality of carrier pins secured in the apertures and a plurality of socket terminals releasably received on the carrier pins so that they project outwardly in a predetermined array from one side of the carrier board. The socket terminal carrier assembly is operable for assembling the socket terminals thereof with a circuit board by positioning the assembly so that the pin portions of the socket terminals are received in apertures in the circuit board and then soldering the pin portions of the socket terminals in the apertures.

Abstract: A tape cartridge container of the type having a container body and lid rotatably supported on the case body, the lid being provided with a pocket for accommodating a tape cartridge, an interface defined by the back edge of the bottom wall of the container and the front edge of the bottom wall defining the pocket is shaped such that, when the lid is closed, the intermediate portion of the interface in the left and right directions is slanted against a line between the pivoting axes for supporting the lid linearly or arcuatedly and the lengths at the left half portion and right half portion of the bottom wall of the case body in the front and back directions are different, whereby bending at the intermediate portion of the bottom wall of the lid can be decreased by providing a gate for injecting molten plastic resin at that side of the cartridge where the length is longer when molding the lid and body due to improvement of the flow of the molten resin.

Abstract: A container for a dental X-ray film package which can prevent attachment of saliva of a patient to the dental X-ray film package contained therein. The container comprises a containing element formed from a flexible sheet for containing a dental X-ray film package therein, and a gripping element formed from at least one flexible sheet and connected to the containing element. The gripping element extends outwardly of an oral cavity of a patient when the containing element is inserted in the oral cavity. When an X-ray photograph is to be taken, a dental X-ray film package is inserted into the containing element and then the containing element is placed at a suitable position for photographing of a tooth. After X-ray photographing, the gripping element is gripped to take out the containing element from the oral cavity and pulls or tears off the gripping element in the opposite directions to open the containing element to take out the film package from the containing element.

Abstract: A display system for showing watches on a shelf of a showcase including a support structure having a first platform for positioning a plurality of watch collars mounting watches over a substantial area of the first platform and a second platform opposed to the first platform for supporting a plurality of independent watch displays mounting watch collars in turn mounting watches on selected areas of the second platform. The support structure is movable to either a full watch display position or a reduced watch display position, the full watch display position being when the first platform is oriented facing upward and the second platform is oriented facing downward, and the partial watch display position being when the second platform is oriented facing upward and the first platform is oriented facing downward so that the support structure can be selectively reversed in accordance with either high or low merchandise levels.

Abstract: In combination with a carton stacked pallet, a collar is disclosed for indexing to an interstitial layer of cartons on the pallet for stabilizing the palletized stack of cartons above and below the collar both during and after palletization. The collar preferably consists of a continuous piece of corrugated board having a length corresponding to the circumference of the four sides of the palletized load to be enclosed. The corrugated board of the collar is folded and fitted to each of the four sides of the palletized cartons. A gusset member protrudes normally inward from each of the four collar sides for entrapment between the interstitial layers of the of cartons of the palletized load of cartons. At the palletizing site, the band is unfolded into a rectangular carton surrounding configuration with the folded gussets disposed to the inside.

Abstract: An article carrier which has an interior partition dividing the carrier in half. The partition is comprised of two unconnected face-to-face sheets of material, one being connected to a first top panel section at the center of the top panel and the other being connected to a second top panel section adjacent the first top panel section. The bottom and end panels contain weakened areas. When the weakened areas are separated the adjacent unconnected partition sheets become side panels in two smaller carriers. End panel flaps include weakened areas for allowing the end panels to separate when the carrier is broken down into two separate carriers.

Abstract: A flip-top dispensing container for flowable solid materials includes an improved pour spout and a handle element for automatically lifting the flip-top when the container is dispensed. The container is prepared from two cut and scored paperboard blanks to form an outer container portion and an inner insert portion. The flip-top of the container is formed in the top of the outer container portion from portions of three contiguous outer container body panels and a part of the top closure at one end of the container. The improved pour spout is formed from the panels of the inner insert portion by extendable wing elements foldably attached thereto. The wing elements and one panel of the insert are provided with diagonally oriented score lines which enable the wing elements to be folded inwardly to provide improved flow control during dispensing. The handle element is located between the top closure flaps of the outer container so that one end thereof is attached to the flip-top portion of the container.

Abstract: A container (10) of flexible material comprises a wall (16) having a row of serrations (18) therein extending diagonally of a corner thereof and an internal sheet (19) which is adhesively secured to an inner surface of the wall (16) by peelable pressure sensitive adhesive (20) and by upper and lower seals (13,14) to provide the container (10) with a tamper evident airtight closure.

Abstract: Opening arrangements for packing containers of the type which comprise a tearing or pulling device applied to the outside of the packing container are known. By means of the pulling device a part of the wall material of the packing container can be removed so that a pouring opening is generated. To prevent the packing laminate from delaminating on opening, so that only the outer layer accompanies the pulling device, it is proposed in accordance with the invention to design the opening part so that a penetrating part is first thrust downwards through the laminate, whereupon the opening part with the pentrating part and the underlying, breached part of the packing laminate is lifted upwards so that a pouring opening is generated.

Abstract: Document processor equipment for processing documents requiring operator intervention for the purpose of functions like key entry and encoding of data associated with certain ones of the documents includes an improved system for transporting and presenting documents to the operator for such intervention. A document view station has split parallel transport paths for routing documents requiring operator intervention to the front path near the operator with documents not requiring operator intervention being routed to and along a rear path, the respective routing being effected by a diverter automatically controlled in response to information read from the documents. A preview station and document hold station are respectively provided upstream and downstream from the document view station.

Abstract: A storing and dispensing system for substantially rectangular objects having a tray (12) with a plurality of side-by-side cells (40). Each cell has a bottom (30) that terminates at a location (41) spaced from a rear guide (32) to create a supporting surface (42) and a gap (44) contiguous with the rear guide of the cell to permit an object in the cell to be tilted into the gap to gain better access to an object in an adjacent cell.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying merchandise adjacent a display structure is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame and an attachment mechanism for securing the frame to the display structure so that the frame is rotatable about a vertical axis, thereby providing access to the display structure. The frame includes a pair of nonparallel panels having a shared edge. The interior panel surfaces preferably form an interior angle between 90 and 180 degrees. The interior surfaces are suitable for displaying merchandise adjacent thereto. The attachment mechanism includes first and second brackets for connecting the frame to the display structure, a downward hook for securing the second bracket to the frame, and an adjustment mechanism for securing the first bracket to the frame at a plurality of positions, to thereby permit adjustment of the spacing between the first and second brackets. The adjustment mechanism includes a loop formed of a portion of the shared edge and an outer edge.

Abstract: This invention concerns an extractable carriage for kitchen units made from modular components coupled together in a simple and rapid fashion and going to make up carriages which may differ in width while their height and length remain unaltered.The extractable carriage according to the invention is characterized by the fact that it is composed of two tracks with no transversal connection; likewise, the two U-shaped lateral supporting frames are separate items in that there is no connection between their uprights until assembly, and then only by means of the trays that are directly attached to them.

Abstract: A back-off resistant closure for resealable engagement upon a container having a neck with a ring of outwardly projecting ratchet formations includes a generally planar top portion with a depending peripheral annular skirt, the skirt having a plurality of recess formations for matingly engaging the ratchet formations on the container neck, thus preventing unwanted backing-off of the closure from the container, as well as facilitating the removal of the finished closure from conventional injection molding machinery.

Abstract: The closure has a body (1) and a guarantee ring (2) connected to it. The hooks (5) applied to the guarantee ring (2) and intended to separate the latter (2) from the body (1) of the closure upon removal of the closure from the container are each equipped with a slide wedge (8). This wedge may perferably be in the middle of the hook which extends longitudinally along the periphery of the closure. The wedge (8) has a slide face (11) of a width (b) that is about a quarter of the length (L) of the hook (5). The slide face (11) is inclined to the interior wall (4) of the guarantee ring preferably at an angle (.alpha.) of 31 degrees and initiates at the lower rim (9) of the guarantee ring in order to improve the machine-operated placing of the closure onto the container.

Abstract: An improved receptacle for solid waste, trash, garbage, and discarded materials, commonly known as a "dumpster" generally recognized for commercial or extraordinary utility. The invention utilizes a standard body component which serves as a base unit for manufacture of all commercial sizes and which may be enlarged by the addition of extension members which increase volume. The invention is designed to be manufactured in reenforceable components to permit nesting for ease of transportation. Additionally, the invention is designed for the clean dumping into a compactor truck or other collection device without being submerged into the compactor. The invention is also designed to facilitate the dumping process, improve the routine maintenance demands and produce a more durable receptacle as will be more specifically show in the accompany specification.

Abstract: A folding plastic box has two spaced parallel rails for supporting hanging files. Casters may be attached to the bottom of the box by plastic fasteners. The casters have base plates which fit fairly snuggly into the bottom areas of box-like cells formed on the bottom of the box. Plastic fasteners retain the casters in position. The walls of the box-like cells prevent lateral displacement of the casters. Also, the boxes may be transported on a dolly which has the casters attached to the bottom thereof.

Abstract: A fuel cap includes a float valve assembly for minimizing discharge of liquid fuel splash from the filler neck through the pressure-relief vent passage during normal vehicle operation. The float valve assembly is compatible with a controllable pressure-relief valve in the cap that permits venting of the tank under normal conditions and controls fuel leakage from the cap during a roll-over condition.

Abstract: A beverage container closure is provided for resealing beverage containers of the type having a peripheral rim encompassing a slightly recessed, apertured end wall through which the contents of the container are dispensed. The closure device includes a sealing member, or cover, constructed so as to sealably engage the rim portions of various sizes of containers and a cooperating interlocking mechanism which is adapted to be inserted through a dispensing aperture in the end wall of the container, and is constructed so that when it is inserted a portion of the interlocking mechanism is brought into engagement with the inner surface of the container end wall in a manner as to urge the cover into tight sealing engagement with the rim of the container.

Abstract: The invention features a beverage container having a large, semi-circular liquid dispensing opening. The opening is operatively caused to be unsealed by the action of a finger tab.

Abstract: An end closure for a packaging container, where the end closure has a central panel and a circumferential rim for being attached to a wall of a packaging container for placing the panel countersunk in the container.A tearing denotation is arranged in the panel and merges into a further tearing denotation extending the whole way around the panel close to the rim.A low ledge is arranged at the side of the panel opposite to the rim for maintaining an easily flexible material covering the underside of the end closure and at least part of the rim outer side thereof at a non-welding distance at both sides of the tearing denotation, i.e. at such a distance that the temperature and pressure is insufficient for heat sealing or welding of thermoplastics material on the flexible material and/or the panel.

Abstract: An easily openable packaging container produced by heat-sealing a container member with a lid member, the easily openable packaging container comprising:(a) a container member including a recess portion and an integral flange portion surrounding the recess portion; and(b) a multilayer lid member including an inner layer and a substrate layer adjacent to the inner layer being peelable from the inner layer, the inner layer being heat-sealed to the flange portion outside the inner edge of the flange portion and inside the outer edge of the flange portion and having a first circular depression therein outside the outer edge of the heat-sealed portion and inside the outer edge of the flange portion and a second circular depression therein inside the inner edge of the heat-sealed portion and outside the inner edge of the flange portion, the first circular depression and the second circular depression being formed by pressing pressure, the first and second circular depression being for cutting the inner layer when s

Abstract: A liner retainer is provided for retaining the mouth of a flexible liner bag open and in position for receiving objects in the bag. The liner retainer includes a retainer member and a retainer channel connected to and extending around the perimeter of a deposit opening, the top opening of a trash receptacle, for example. A liner bag may be positioned with its mouth portion material tucked or otherwise inserted into the retainer channel and the retainer member is adapted to be inserted into the channel over the liner material to retain the material in the channel.

Abstract: A disposal container comprising a generally rectangular body portion defining a receptacle with an open top bounded by a rim, and a lid member which is slidably and engagingly mounted over the top of the rim of the container body. The lid member is secured to the container body using a tamper evidencing locking strips. The lid member has a convex raised top surface with a centrally located upwardly projecting cylindrical neck region defining a generally circular aperture. The aperture is selectively sealed by a plastic plug having a concave, recessed interior. The lid member has an pivotably mounted carrying handle, and the entire disposal container may be seated within a mounting bracket which is attached to a wall or vehicle.

Abstract: A method of making a jacketed storage tank comprises applying a layer of wax over a rigid inner storage tank, applying fibrous reinforcing material and resinous material onto the wax, and then curing. The wax is subsequently melted and removed to create a continuous space. The resultant jacket is structurally independent from the storage tank, yet is in such close proximity thereto that the resultant jacketed storage tank has an integral structural strength capable of withstanding external load forces normally encountered by underground storage tanks. Secondary containment is provided by the jacket.

Abstract: A soap leaf packet for individually dispensing packets from a stack thereof contained within a housing, includes a wrapper having a plurality of flaps foldable about a soap leaf and which are seguentially dispensable from the bottom of the stack. The wrapper is provided with a tab having two segments with one serving as a depending pull tab which, when activated, elevates one wrapper flap, thus pushing up an overlying wrapper flap, so that continued pulling on the tab opens up one flap and urges the other flap to engage the pull tab of the next-above packet, to insure its projection through a bottom opening in the housing and to cause the opening of the other flap. In this manner the contained soap leaf is automatically readied for grasping by the user.