Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning solder paste from stencils, screens, misprinted circuit boards, and tools associated with the manufacturing of surface mount technology circuit boards. The apparatus includes a holder assembly for holding the solder-laden objects during cleaning and rotatable spray arms connected with a chemical pump for spraying a transversely directed, cyclic waves of solvent onto the object's surfaces. The cleaning action of the spray arms permits use of the solvent at or below room temperature thereby substantially reducing evaporative loss of solvent, environmental injury resulting from such evaporative loss, and exposure of workers to solvent vapors. The apparatus includes filters for filtering heavy metal particles washed from the objects to contain the heavy metals for safe disposal. Safety mechanisms are included in the apparatus to prevent worker injury.

Abstract: A vehicle washing apparatus particularly adapted for the thorough washing of vehicle wheels including a wheel washing device or unit including a pivotally mounted carrousel supporting a rotary spray head and control means for actuating the carrousel to sweep the spray head across and along the wheel as the wheel moves past the washer unit. The carrousel is preferably computer controlled to move in response to the increments of travel of the vehicle so that the washer unit consistently tracks the vehicle wheels regardless of the length of the wheel base or the speed of travel of the vehicle.

Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, methanol, nitromethane, 1,2-dichloroethylene, acetone and hexane. These mixtures are useful in a variety of vapor degreasing applications and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including defluxing of printed circuit boards.

Abstract: Asbestos containing materials which have become friable and thus hazardous to health can be rendered non-friable by treatment with a lipophilic material, such as a triglyceride oil having non-polar or slightly polar characteristics. The method of the invention is particularly applicable to the treatment of asbestos-containing roofs which are friable and which, without treatment, would be required to be removed using the stringent, expensive protocol which is specified under the Federal Asbestos Abatement Guidelines for removal of friable asbestos roofs.

Abstract: In packing machines which have a filling pipe with two or more ducts, a rinsing of the filling pipe with cleaning fluid may lead to only one duct being properly cleaned. In order to prevent this, an arrangement is provided on packing machines which have a coupling part provided with valves with passages which are coupled in series with respective ducts in the filling pipe. The valve is adapted so that it is acted on towards the closed position by the cleaning fluid flowing past and thus limits the flow through the one duct so that the other duct too is assured of an adequate flow for effective cleaning.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an apparatus for preventing the slippage of a cane-like handle is provided, the apparatus including an interior portion and an exterior portion. The interior portion is formed of an anti-skid material for gripping the cane-like handle. The exterior portion is also formed of the anti-skid material, the interior and the exterior portions being cup-shaped, with an open end and a spherically-shaped closed end. A plurality of protuberances are formed on the exterior portion of the apparatus to deter slipping of the cane-like handle.

Abstract: This folding shelter has a canopy that can be attached to a folding chair, and removed easily for portability. Struts engaging the back structure of the chair support the canopy under a degree of tension. The canopy has a top panel and depending side and back panels, the latter being detachably secured to the back structure of the chair. Preferably, retractable bearing plates are provided at the lower extremities of the legs of the chair. An optional skirt panel is also provided extending around at least three sides of the chair, and attachable to the side and back panels, with auxiliary support extending from the chair to position the lower rear extremities of the skirt panel.

Abstract: Support means for foldable structures of the type having a roof of foldable material and a vertical mounting shaft staking perpendicularly to the ground. The interlocking support means consists of upper and lower interlocking members. A plurality of horizontal ribs are pivoted and clamped in the interlocking support means so that the ribs are held horizontally, but can fold down along the vertical shaft for transportation. The ribs have a channel cross-section. A rope extends from the end of one rib through the rib channel, through the interlocking mounting means and then through a second rib, whereby the ends of the rope may be used to stake down the structure and support side walls.

Abstract: A dispenser for irrigation chemicals includes an antisiphon or vacuum breaker valve which includes redundant valve members disposed at differing levels to on the one hand ensure communication of ambient pressure to the valve outlet, and on the other hand ensuring that no subambient pressure at the valve inlet is communicated to the outlet of the valve. The differing levels of the two redundant valves ensures also that backflow water from the outlet is vented to ambient without reaching a level sufficient to allow flow into the inlet flow path of the valve. The dispenser includes means to sealingly receive a chambered cartridge of irrigation chemical having a frangible diaphragm capturing the chemical therewithin, and means for penetrating the diaphragm in response to a low of irrigating water to dispense the chemical material along with the irrigating water flow.

Abstract: A pivotal control housing for enabling service access to a hydraulic control circuit is provided which is particularly useful with multi-power source service vehicles and includes hinge structure for enabling pivoting of the housing between an upright orientation and a horizontal position for servicing. The housing includes an access opening in the rear and enables the circuit to be easily accessed and serviced on the vehicle. The housing advantageously includes a pivotally mounted abutment bar for preventing the simultaneous opening of two valves leading to a single output which would otherwise overload the output.

Abstract: In a check valve wherein a possible malfunction resides in a thread pipe end being seat too far into the valve housing in a position to make a contact with the movable head or poppet of the valve and thus undesirably close the valve, vanes are provided in certain locations on the head or poppet that will themselves to contact the pipe end under pressure conditions and provide flumes for the fluid to flow through, in spite of the condition stated.

Abstract: A valve includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway that connects the inlet and the outlet in fluid communication. A valve member on the housing for opens and closes the passageway and an actuator on the housing that is responsive to movement such as may accompany an earthquake causes the valve member to close the passageway automatically in the event of such movement. The actuator may include a spring for driving the valve member from an open position to a closed position, and a trigger mechanism responsive to movement such as may accompany an earthquake for holding the valve member in the open position until the occurrence of such movement and then enabling the valve member to move to the closed position under influence of the driving means.

Abstract: A fuel control valve construction, parts therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the construction comprising a housing having an inlet adapted to be interconnected to a fuel source and an outlet adapted to be interconnected to a main burner, the housing having a pilot outlet adapted to be interconnected to a pilot burner for the main burner, the housing having a pilot valve seat and a main valve seat for interconnecting the inlet respectively with the pilot outlet and the main outlet, the housing having a movable pilot valve member for opening and closing the pilot valve seat and a movable main valve member for opening and closing the main valve seat, the housing having a movable lever carrying the pilot valve member and the main valve member and having a manually operable actuator for controlling the operating positions of the lever.

Abstract: A reconnectable frangible coupling wherein at least one coupling part includes an operating valve and a safety valve. The operating valve utilizes the relative axial movement of the coupling parts during coupling and uncoupling to open and close, respectively, and the spring biased safety valve is engaged and retained in an open position by a valve retainer interposed between the valves. Frangible portions maintain the valve retainer in engagement with the safety valve and upon the coupling being subjected to severe impact, such as an aircraft crash, the frangible portions fracture permitting the valve retainer to disengage from the safety valve allowing the safety valve to close.

Abstract: Freeze-proof hydrants having a housing, the first end thereof having a fitting for flow communication with a pressurized liquid source. There is a passageway in the housing for liquid flow, a back flow preventer in the passageway and a drain in the housing. A removable cartridge is located in the passageway between the back flow preventer and the first end of the housing. The cartridge has a casing having a passageway therein, a drain therein with a drain channel and at least one hole in the drain channel which extends through the casing, arrangement for retaining the removable cartridge in the passageway, and a plunger in the passageway which can be moved from an open or liquid flowing position to a closed or liquid draining position, and vice versa. The plunger has a plunger head which blocks the passageway in the closed position and which allows liquid flow in the passageway in the open position.

Abstract: An improved seal ring for sealing across the annular space between the exterior of a seat ring and the inner surface of a counterbore recess surrounding the entry of either the inlet or outlet into the valve chamber within the valve body, the seal ring including a pair of radially extending flanges connected by a tubular connector extending between the radial midportions of the flanges and the leading flange having inner and outer sealing surfaces which provide a high interference fit seal between the recess inner surface and the seat ring outer surface and the trailing flange having inner and outer sealing surfaces which provide a low interference fit seal between the recess inner surface and the seat ring outer surface. A spacer ring is provided to seat against the shoulder of the counterbore recess and retain the sealing flanges.

Abstract: An improved pressure balanced choke valve with a reversible cage style trim suitable for installation in production flowlines where it may be desired to later reverse the flow direction and use the well for water injection. The valve body has end connections machined thereon and a central bore for sealingly receiving a reversible cartridge assembly containing the cage style trim. The cartridge assembly is sealed against the valve body cavity by metal-to-metal seals and is easily removed for flow reversal by removal of a simple retainer cap. The cartridge assembly uses an inner sleeve movable within a cage type trim to control the flow. The cartridge is surmounted by a bonnet assembly utilizing a handwheel operated traveling nut assembly to control movement of the inner sleeve.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of and a system for supplying ultrahigh purity gas to a process device operated under reduced pressure. The first invention is a method of supplying ultrahigh purity gas comprising the steps of heating, in non-operation of the process device for effecting film making or etching under reduced pressure, a pipe line for supplying ultrahigh purity gas into said device at least for a prescirbed period of time for the purpose of exhausting the ultrahigh purity gas from said pipe line, and stopping said heating of said pipe line in operation of said device and supplying the ultrahigh purity gas from said pipe line into said device via an introduction inlet of said device.

Abstract: A structure having a metal body with a plurality of intersecting cavities and a consolidated corrosion resistant powdered metal lining and metallurgically engaging the walls of the intersecting cavities.

Abstract: Locking device to fit a mixing valve for hot and cold water into the body of a tap, in particular a locking nut bearing on the cover of the body of the mixing valve by interposing suitable elastic means to compensate eventual plays and distribute the locking load.

Abstract: A swing check valve wherein the valve seat, cage and disc are in the form of a cartridge having an overall length substantially equal to the length of the valve body. The valve is for use between flanges where the flanges do not provide support to prevent movement of the cartridge upstream or downstream. The cartridge is held in place by cooperating shoulders and a plate-like member engaging the cartridge and a groove in the valve body.

Abstract: A self-powered servo-actuated backpressure regulating valve including a valve housing (1) having an inlet port (2) and an outlet port (3). A valve plate (4) is disposed in the housing (1) and supported by an evacuated chamber (12) defined by a bellows (10) so as to be movable toward and away from a valve seat (15) of the inlet port (2) fluid pressure acting on the valve plate (4) is controlled by a valve assembly including a valve plate (32) supported in a housing portion (51) of a fixed support (50) by a bellows (30) defining an evacuated chamber (35). The valve plate (32) is exposed to pressure of the fluid in the inlet port (2) by way of an opening (54) with the pressure causing a displacement of the valve plate (32). A bellows (20) supports the valve plate (4) relative to the valve assembly so as to permit movement of the valve plate (4 ) relative to the valve seat (15).

Abstract: A hydraulic fluid injection apparatus is described that has a container that has a chamber with a first, second and return means section. There are two pistons with a seal means on each piston and the two pistons are connected by a rod. Input fluid pressure by a pressurized first fluid, such as water, on the first piston causes the second piston to move and pressurize a second fluid, such as an insecticide, out of the second section and into a mixing line, through a calibrated metering means and into an output fluid line to be joined by the first fluid arriving from the first section of the chamber. There is a mixing means in the output fluid line to mix the two fluids more thoroughly. There is a return means in the return means section of the chamber that returns the second piston to a lower position when the pressure on the first piston is less than the return force of the return means and allows the second section to be refilled as necessary.

Abstract: An automatically operating valve for regulating water flow, especially a mixing valve for automatically mixing hot water and cold water to obtain a mixed water of a desired temperature is characterized by employing piezoelectric actuators for operating valve bodies thereof. Due to such a construction, the valve can not only fully close or open but also carries out the fine flow amount control by regulating the opening rate or angle of the valve body. Especially in case the automatically operating valve is a mixing valve, the mixing ratio of hot water and cold water can be accurately regulated so that the mixed water of a desired temperature can be always automatically obtained.

Abstract: A first coupling (51) and a second coupling (52) composing a quick-acting coupling (26) are respectively provided with check valve bodies (54)(154) and non-spill valve bodies (55)(155). When both the couplings (51)(52) are manipulated for the disconnection thereof, a leak of liquid is adapted to be prevented by means of the respective check valve bodies (54)(154) as well as a spill of liquid is adapted to be prevented by means of the non-spill valve bodies (55)(155). The respective non-spill valve bodies (55)(155) are fitted slidably inside respective non-spill valve port surfaces (71)(171) so as to carry out a liquid sealing respectively. Further, at the time of disconnecting manipulation of the coupling (26), a volume of the liquid phase portion within a non-spill valve casing chamber (63) is adapted to be increased by the movement of a non-spill valve casing (56) in which the first non-spill valve body (55) is fitted.

Abstract: A breathing apparatus forms a second stage of an inhalation responsive gas pressure regulator. The inhalation diaphragm is in the form of a cylinder within which an arcuate assembly is positioned, the arcuate assembly opening a valve for permitting the introduction of air from a second stage into the casing during inhalation.

Abstract: A valve and an arrangement for testing and draining a fire suppression water sprinkler system includes a valve which has a valve member with first, second and third ports. The selective rotation of the valve member interrupts a flow of water through the valve and permits a flow at one or two preselected flow rates. The valve is provided with a pressure relief valve with an outlet of the pressure relief valve preferably communicating with the outlet of the valve.

Abstract: A first and second conduit are connected together by a screw thread attachment. A gasket hermetically seals the first and second conduit together. The first conduit has a seal member which is shaped to engage a sealing surface of the first conduit. Spring washers force the seal member against the sealing surface. The seal member has an extension which engages the gasket such that when the conduits are screwed togther, the seal member is lifted off of the sealing surface.

Abstract: A rotary piston valve arrangement, for a pneumatic settling tank, including rotary piston valves disposed in a common housing, with a first rotary piston valve being designed for the control of an additive stroke, and a second rotary piston valve being designed for the control of a discharge position. To reduce the amount of air required for controlling the settling tank, an element is provided for periodically shutting off the passage of air between the air inlet opening of the first rotary piston valve and the settling chamber during the time interval of an intake position of the first rotary piston valve and a simultaneous discharge position of the second rotary piston valve.

Abstract: A cartridge for faucets having some parts which are assembled in the cartridge to function as a guide, an element of support for a movable small plate of hard material, forming a part of the above mentioned guiding parts, at least one small plate of hard material operatively mounted and fixed in the cartridge, and at least one movable small plate mounted in the aforementioned element of support and adapted to be movable in relation to the fixed small plate in order to bring about the regulation of fluid flow and the proportion of mixing. At least one of the surfaces of the parts of plastic material, adapted to slide against the surface of other pieces of plastic material, is provided with a metal layer, preferably by chemical or electrochemical means. It is preferred that the metal cover is applied on an intermediate part having surfaces adapted to slide in contact with different parts of plastic material, and precisely on a guiding ring.

Abstract: A mixing-valve assembly has a hollow housing, a valve plate in the housing formed with hot- and cold-water inlet ports and an outlet port, a control plate slidable on the valve plate and formed with a mixing cavity alignable with the ports, and a lever assembly pivoted on the control plate for sliding the control plate on the valve plate and thereby bringing the cavity into registration with the ports for water flow therebetween. An adapter disk fitted in the housing is formed with a recessed seat in which the valve plate is snugly engaged and with respective passages communicating with the valve-plate ports. The adapter disk is secured in the housing to fix the valve plate therein.

Abstract: An electromagnetic proportional pressure control valve includes a housing, and a spool slidably received in the housing. The spool has a pair of first and second pressure receiving portions which are equal to each other in effective pressure receiving area. A primary pressure in a primary port is applied to the first pressure receiving portion, and a secondary pressure in a secondary port is applied to the second pressure receiving portion. A form due to the primary pressure acts on the spool in a direction to increase the secondary pressure, and a force due to the secondary pressure acts on the spool in a direction to decrease the secondary pressure. A force of a spring and a force of an electromagnetic actuator also act on the spool in the opposite directions. A variation in the primary pressure directly appears in the secondary pressure.

Abstract: A valve assembly having a single stem slidably supported within a bore formed in a one-piece valve body provided solely with four ports. The stem is hollow to permit the exhaust from two load ports to be directed into a single exhaust port. This single exhaust port can desirably be provided with a pair of flow controls to permit individualized control of the exhaust from each load port. The valve poppets are preferably axially press fit unto the valve stem, particularly on portions of the valve stem which are of slightly different diameters, to permit the individual poppets to be precisely axially positioned relative to one another and relative to the valve seats to achieve high tolerance and precision of operation.

Abstract: A pressure control valve including an electromagnet portion, a pressure governing valve portion coupled to the electromagnet portion and hydraulic oil enclosed in said electromagnet portion. The pressure governing valve portion includes a valve sleeve and a spool valve slidably mounted in the valve sleeve so that an output pressure corresponding to an input signal to the electromagnet portion is provided. The electromagnet portion includes a push rod which slides in tandem with the spool valve, a core surrounding the push rod, a coil assembly disposed on the outer surface of the core, and a plunger secured to the push rod so that the spool valve slides responsive to the input signal. An oil passage is provided between the core and the coil assembly as that movable portions of the electromagnet portion move without any resistance from the hydraulic oil.

Abstract: A screened fluid flow regulator assembly which is adapted to be held by a pair of fittings within the mouth of a fluid flow channel, comprising a combined screen and flow regulator housing, a regulator within the housing and a cap for sealing the regulator in the housing.

Abstract: A system for metering a fuel additive into a flow of fuel into a fuel tank includes a mixing unit coupled to the filler neck of the fuel tank. The mixing unit has a body with an axial main flow passage, having a fuel inlet and a mixture outlet. The fuel inlet is dimensioned to receive the standard nozzle found on conventional service station pumps for motor fuel. The body also has an additive inlet that communicates with the main flow passage through a metering passage controlled by a metering valve. The metering valve is actuated by a pivot arm having a first end that is in the flow path of fuel flowing through the main flow passage and a second end that engages one end of a pushrod, the other end of which engages a valving element in the metering valve. The flow of fuel against the first end of the pivot arm causes the pivot arm to pivot so as to push the pushrod against the valving element to move the valving element away from its seat, against the force of a biasing spring, to open the metering valve.

Abstract: An arrangement for closing valves of valve bags filled by a filling machine comprises at least one conveyor arranged to transport valve bags in flatly lying position and a unit for closing the valves of the valve bags and associated with the conveyor. At least one abutment is located above the conveyor and is turnable outwardly beyond a movement region of the valve bags. Two first parallel spaced plates and two second parallel spaced plates are arranged above the conveyor and are movable transversely to a transporting direction of the latter to provide, respectively, for orienting the filled valve bags and for preparing the filled valve bags for closing of their valves.

Abstract: An automatic beverage dispensing system for use with a plurality of remote point of sale units with order entry keyboards, each having selector buttons for different flavors and cup sizes, the dispenser including an automatic cup dropper, an automatic ice dispenser, a transverse conveyor system for conveying an ice filled cup to any of a plurality of parallel lanes each having a forward conveyor system, a beverage dispenser valve associated with each of the lanes, and each forward conveyor system conveying a cup received from the transverse conveyor to a beverage fill station and then to a cup pick-up station. The dispenser can also be operated manually using buttons on the dispenser itself.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing nozzle construction, bellows-like tube therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the construction comprising a valve body having a dispensing spout extending therefrom, and a flexible bellows-like tube of polymeric material telescopically disposed on the spout and having opposed ends one of which is secured to the valve body and the other of which carries a face seal for engaging an annular lip of fill pipe of a fluid storage tank to seal around an opening in the fill pipe when the spout is inserted therein, the spout having an abutment for interlocking with an abutment of the fill pipe that is adjacent the opening thereof when the spout has been inserted into the opening a certain amount.

Abstract: A joint machine having a fence and a fence position adjusting mechanism. The mechanism adjusts a vertical position and angular orientation of the fence with respect to a pair of fence supporting members upstandingly extending from a base which accommodates therein a cutter. a hand gripper is provided between upper end portions of the fence supporting members. The mechanism includes a pair of fence fixing means. One of the fence fixing means fixes both the vertical position and angular orientation of the fence, whereas the other fixing means fixes the vertical position of the fence.

Abstract: The angle stop has a supporting table pivotally but securably mounted on a stationary table carrier. Means for maintaining the edge of the supporting table facing the working plane of the machine tool at a constant distance relative to the working plane in every angular position of the supporting table are provided. This means includes two opposing side parts rigidly attached to opposite sides of the supporting table each having two opposing through-going openings or slots(guideways) and guide elements connected with the table carrier extending through the through-going openings for securing the supporting table releasably in a particular angular position and for guiding its pivotal motion. This improves the secure contact of workpieces and reduces the risk of accident due to workpieces being drawn into the gap between the contact table and working plane of the machine tool.

Abstract: A sliver patching method and apparatus cuts a long slender groove in a small dimension high-grade wood product to remove long slender defects lying along the grain of the wood product. A wood sliver corresponding at least partially in size and shape to said groove is inserted in the groove and secured by adhesive. Because the sliver is narrow and follows the grain of the wood product, the patch is hidden within the natural wood grain pattern and the wood product may be used for high quality finish applications.

Abstract: A shake fabricating process for producing roofing shakes from wood is provided. In accordance with the process a log is stripped of its bark and cut into bolts having a preselected length corresponding to the desired length of the shakes to be produced. The bolts are then cut in half, or in quarters, longitudinally to produce bolt sections which are, in turn, cut into boards having a preselected thickness. A plurality of longitudinally oriented grooves are then cut into the upper and lower surfaces of the boards to give the surfaces the appearance of being hand split, and the boards are cut diagonally from end to end to produce a pair of shakes which decrease in thickness from their first end portions to their second end portions. In order to achieve the desired wood colorization the shakes are then placed in a pressure treating chamber and a first vacuum is generated in the chamber for a preselected time period in order to draw a liquid pigment into the chambers.

Abstract: A golf club cover comprising a cover means, the cover means being of a semi-rigid, flexible plastic material, the golf club cover including an opening, the cover being designed to generally facilitate and correspond to the dimensions of a golf club. The invention includes a brush, the brush being integrally attached to the cover, the brush capable of cleansing foreign debris from the face of a golf club. A scraper is also being integrally attached to the golf club cover.

Abstract: A pneumatic radial tire having improved cornering stability, service durability and rolling resistance is provided by using high-elasticity, high-strength vinylon fiber having specified elongation and strength as a cord material for at least one belt layer in a belt composed of at least two belt layers. Particularly, noise level can be reduced without damaging other tire performances by combining at least one layer of high-elasticity, high-strength vinylon fiber cords with at least one layer of steel cords as a belt of the tire.

Abstract: An improved automatic rim exchanger for use in a tire uniformity machine includes an upper spindle adapted to be rotated about the same axis as an axis of a tire, a fitting portion provided at the bottom of the upper spindle and associated with a chuck for detachably supporting upper rim structure of an upper rim holding member and upper rim, a lower spindle associated with a lock mechanism, which spindle is rotatably disposed on a lower spindle assembly mounted on an elevator member, has lower rim structure of a lower rim holding member and a lower rim detachably fitted therein, and is raised and lowered in the axial direction on the same axis, a jointly movable support member projecting from the lower rim means and adapted to be detachably fitted in a holding hole of the upper rim structure for supporting the upper rim structure, and a conveyor for supporting the vertically fitted upper and lower rim structure to feed and eject them.

Abstract: A hanger door arrangement which comprises a door having two upper door panels adapted to be pivotally connected to the top of the hanger door opening in side-by-side relationship and two lower door panels pivotally connected to the lower edges of the upper panels, and an operating mechanism which raises the door to an open position in which the lower panels allow passage of the wings of an aircraft beneath them and the tailgate between them.

Abstract: A weather seal covering assembly includes a base unit mounted on the casing surrounding the window and a covering unit releasably attached to the base unit by a triple seal. The covering unit can be removed to expose the window, and the triple seal includes a zipper unit, a snap fastener unit and a hook-and-loop unit. An intrusion alarm uses the snap fastener elements. The intrusion alarm is also activated should the covering unit be moved away from the base unit, and a vacuum system further seals the covering unit to the base unit.

Abstract: Particulate mold material, such as binderless foundry sand, is vacuumed upwardly from a particulate bed into an open bottom container about one or more gas permeable molds or destructible patterns in the container to form a casting assembly adapted for immersion in an underlying molten metal pool to effect countergravity casting of molten metal.

Abstract: A binder composition which comprises an aqueous alkaline solution of a phenolic resole resin and an additive wherein the additive is phenoxyethanol or a derivative of phenoxyethanol.