Abstract: A slide valve, especially for use in a compressed air supply installation, includes a body defining an inlet passageway and an outlet passageway and a vane having an orifice therethrough and movable laterally relative to the passageways between a valve-open position in which the orifice is in register with the passageways thereby permitting fluid to flow through the valve, and a valve-closed position in which the orifice is wholly out of register with the passageways thereby isolating the inlet passageway from the outlet passageway. The vane defines, at least in part, an exhaust passageway that, in the valve-closed position, connects the outlet passageway to atmosphere via a further exhaust passageway formed in the body whereby, in the valve-closed position, the downstream side of the installation will automatically become depressurized.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a double jacketed fire hose, and a double jacketed fire hose comprising an inner jacket and an outer jacket, the inner jacket being encapsulated with polyurethane, the inner jacket residing within the outer jacket, the inner and outer jacket having a controlled net twist.

Abstract: Flexible cylindrical tube for conducting air or other gases, of use in particular in the automobile industry where its purpose is to, among other things, conduct air to internal combustion engines, and comprising at least one flexible cylindrical covering (1, 3) made of a material considered to be soft and noise-absorbent, characterized by a support-tape (2) provided with apertures (2A ) against which the covering (1, 3) is placed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing a material in a container which is exposed to various weather conditions, including rain. The container includes a spreader for distributing the material within the container, as well as a rain shielding member extending from the container for inhibiting the flow of rain along a converging portion of the container. The method includes forming the container having a cover, a sidewall member, a converging portion connected to an outlet portion and a rain shielding member. Thereafter, during a rainfall, the flow of rain is deflected along the cover and the sidewall member away from the converging portion to maintain the converging portion of the container in a substantially dry condition.

Abstract: A system for delivering natural gas, from a pipeline, is loaded onto a movable transport by flowing the gas into multiple pressure vessels equipped with internal flexible bladders which will contain the gas until the pressure in the vessels equalize with the pressure in the pipeline. At that time, the transport will be moved to a compressed natural gas (CNG) re-fueling station. At the re-fueling station, the multiple pressure vessels will be connected to an un-loading conduit leading to the storage facilities. The natural gas will be un-loaded by pressure differential until pressures equalize, then pressurized hydraulic fluid will be pumped into the annulus between the bladder and the steel walls of the pressure vessel which will deflate the bladder and squeeze the remaining gas out of the bladder to storage. The transport is then disconnected from the un-loading facilities and returned to the pipeline for re-filling with natural gas.

Abstract: A portable dispenser is adapted to filling water balloons and water pistols. A reservoir is pressurized by a hand pump that draws air in from the atmosphere and forces the air into the reservoir. The pressure in the reservoir forces water down a flexible tube to a trigger mechanism in a water pistol. The trigger mechanism performs three functions: it throttles the water, it acts as relief valve by releasing water if the pressure is greater than a predetermined limit, and it indicates the pressure within the reservoir. When the trigger mechanism is actuated, water flows through the mechanism to a valve that directs the water either to a filling nozzle or to a spraying nozzle. In an alternative embodiment, the pump takes water from a storage chamber within the reservoir and pumps it into a high pressure chamber within the reservoir.

Abstract: An efficient apparatus for changing oil, hydraulic components, solvents, and fuel cells with the least amount of fluid spills. The apparatus comprises a collecting tray for collecting the liquids, a vertical stand and a base having casters. The collecting tray is adjustable vertically to accommodate different sized aircraft. The collecting tray contains a trap door which may be opened to accommodate an aircraft landing gear. The collected liquids are fed through a tube into plastic containers.

Abstract: Carbonated beverages are dispensed by an apparatus that includes a tank mounted for holding the beverage at atmospheric pressure. An inlet tube is provided to supply beverage beneath the surface of the beverage already in said tank. An nozzle projects from said tank for a length at least as great as the depth of a serving container into which beverage will be dispensed. A valve member movably located in an outlet of the nozzle and has a conical shape. The valve member is moved by an actuator between a closed position in which the outlet of the nozzle is sealed against beverage flow, and an open position in which beverage can flow from the nozzle. The conical shape of said valve member disperses the beverage in a 360 degree pattern around the outlet to reduce beverage foaming. A shell encloses the tank and forms a cavity therebetween through which chilled air circulates to maintain the beverage in the tank at a desired serving temperature.

Abstract: A spout for a fuel dispensing nozzle which includes a main channel for supplying fuel to the outflow end of the spout; a medium channel for supplying medium to a blocking mechanism of the nozzle, in which the channel is arranged internally in the spout and separated from the main channel; a cap member for closing the outflow end against an edge thereof; and a connecting mechanism which extends internally in the spout between the cap member and the other end in order to provide a coupling between the cap member and the main closing mechanism of the fuel dispensing nozzle.

Abstract: A removable cutterhead insert for use in a helical cutterhead for an industrial woodworking machine, the helical cutterhead including a generally cylindrical portion, a plurality of circumferential, spaced grooves extending into the cutterhead body from the periphery of the cylindrical portion and adapted to receive the removable cutterhead inserts, and fasteners for removably securing the cutterhead inserts in the grooves; the cutterhead insert includes a mild steel insert body and two blade units; the insert body having raised portions having triangular pockets formed therein so as to have two inwardly-facing flat portions, a hole to receive the fasteners for removably securing the cutterhead insert in the grooves between the inwardly-facing flat portions and two bolt holes to secure the two blade units to the insert body; and the blade units are triangular with cut-off corners each including a blade edge and configured so as not to occlude the countersunk hole and to have the blades edges disposed to align

Abstract: A precure tread for a tire has surface grooves facing a tread face, rear grooves facing a crown portion of a base tire, and a passage for communication between the rear grooves to atmosphere. The groove bottom of the rear grooves is located at a higher level than a groove bottom of the surface groove in the radial direction. The tire durability can be considerably improved when this precure tread is applied to a new tire or a retreaded tire.

Abstract: A method for producing a slippage preventing tire. Hard fine members and adhesives are mixed, thereby attaching the adhesives to the hard fine members. The hard fine members include at least one member selected from the group consisting of sand, ceramic particles and fiber reinforced resin particles. A silicone resin is mixed with a rubber material. The hard fine members and the attached adhesives are mixed with the rubber material and silicone resin prior to curing the adhesives. At least a tread surface of a tire is formed from the mixed hard fine members, adhesives, silicone resin, and rubber material, thereby providing the tire with excellent slippage preventing capacity.

Abstract: An improved expandable and contractible window covering comprising a series of elongated cells is disclosed. Each cell is formed by joining a pleated sheet of material with an unpleated sheet in an area of creases on the pleated sheet. The rear wall of the cell is of less height than the front wall of the cell and the material of the cell is chosen to be relatively soft and flexible so that the front wall of each cell droops downwardly and outwardly away from the rear wall. The covering is mountable on a roll bar so as to be retracted by rolling about the roll bar and extended by unrolling from the roll bar.

Abstract: A window covering is described wherein at least one translucent or transparent sheet is suspended vertically and has a plurality of parallel vertically extending vanes projecting rearwardly therefrom. The vanes are formed from fabric material which has either been rigidified with a rigidifying compound or rigidified by the formation of a pocket into which a rigid slat is inserted. Variations are provided for varying the flexibility of a hinge defined along a juncture line between the vanes and the fabric sheet.

Abstract: A versatile and user friendly display system. First and second sets of panel frames and a plurality of header frames are interchangeably connected so that the header frames are optionally above, between, or below the first and second sets of panel frames. The frame segments are connected by key members to allow relatively easy field repair and the adding or subtracting of additional frames. A hinge for hingedly connecting a pair of frames comprises at least one pair of straps composed of a flexible material. One strap is attached to the front edge of an elongate segment of one frame and the rear edge of an elongate segment of the other frame. The other strap is attached to the rear edge of the elongate segment of the one frame and the front edge of the elongate segment of the other frame.

Abstract: A powered angling rod readily connected in combination with a new or existing window Venetian blind unit, replacing the original manual-only angling rod, wherein, the window blind includes a head rail and parallel slats pivotally mounted. The powered angling rod comprises an elongated small size tubular main housing preferably closely visually resembling current manual-only control rods. Preferably a vertically adjustable hook structure is provided for readily connecting the powered angling rod to rotatable drive shafts protruding from the head rail, which vary widely in length between manufacturers of Venetian/mini-blinds. The adjustable hook structure also serves as a rotating power shaft for tilt angling the blind slats and is coupled to a motor shaft arrangement for rotational power. The motor is partially confined within the upper terminal end of the main housing.

Abstract: A solar protection device for sun roofs of motor vehicles is provided. The solar protection device includes at least a first lamella and a second lamella which are moved along two guides between an open position and a closed position, the two guides arranged between two guiding profiles which are generally parallel. The invention comprises at least a portion of each lamella arranged in a slanted position with respect to the guides and a mechanism for stacking the slanted portions of each lamella upon each other in the open position. The mechanism for stacking includes at least one link block for moving along the guides, the slanted portions being arranged to form ventilation gaps between adjacent front edges of a second lamella and rear edges of a first lamella in the closed position.

Abstract: A filter for molten metal comprises a series of at least two refractory mineral material plates which define between them one or more cavities. The plates each comprise a series of holes through which the liquid metal passes and by which the liquid metal is filtered. At least one of the cavities contains a material for treating the metal, for example a material for inoculating the liquid metal. The filter is used among other things to filter and treat molten metals simultaneously and to improve the quality of the metal.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly for an integrated circuit comprises a base plate defining a central opening and an integrated circuit receiving slot, a fin plate defining a downwardly extending protrusion, a fan fixedly mounted on a top of the fin, and screws for connecting the fin plate and the base plate together whereby the downwardly extending protrusion of the fin plate is extended through the opening of the base plate.

Abstract: A heat transfer device (20) which comprises a collapsible envelope (2) including a liquid transfer (7) which, in use, is in an expanded form and includes a liquid (8) that evaporates from one wall (6) of the envelope and condenses on another wall (5), the condensed liquid being returned via the liquid transfer means (7) to the wall (6) at which evaporation took place.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for passive heat exchange between a weather-tight, sealed electronics cabinet for exchanging heat between a heat generating side of a separating plate and an exhaust side of the separating plate is provided. The heat exchanger includes at least one layer of heat exchanger fins running in a first direction, on the heat generating side of the separating plate. The heat exchanger also includes a plurality of layers of heat exchanger fins running in a second direction, generally perpendicular to the first direction, on the exhaust side of the separating plate. The heat exchangers are sealed with a continuous gasket in the top of a cabinet housing electronic equipment.

Abstract: A heat pipe includes: a pipe barrel; and a large number of fins disposed on the peripheral surface of the pipe barrel at least on either a heat collecting section side or a radiating section side, each of the fins is attached to the pipe barrel on a plane perpendicular to the axis of the pipe barrel, and each of the fins is composed of a metal plate and net-like material adhered to both surfaces of the metal plate.A heat exchanger of gas-liquid contacting plate type includes: a plurality of heat transfer plates, disposed vertically at certain intervals, defining air flow passages therebetween which allow air to rise, and each of the plates has a heat medium flowing passage thereinside for allowing a heat medium to flow therethrough while the side surfaces of each of the heat transfer plates, which define the air flow passages, are adhered with nets for allowing a liquid to flow downward along the nets and plates.

Abstract: A well cleaning tool includes a surge block, and a jetting tool or nozzle carried by the surge block. The surge block has fluid passageways therein for supplying the jetting nozzle. The surge block is formed of a cylindrical central body with elastomeric disks fixed above and below the central body, the disks being sized to fit relatively snugly within the well casing. The fluid passageway through the central body is threaded at the top for connection of a supply conduit, and may be threaded at the bottom for connection of a jetting nozzle. Thus, the jetting tool can be used for initial cleaning, while the surge block confines the heat and chemical action; then, the surge block can be reciprocated for surging the well. Both surging and jetting can be used simultaneously, and/or alternatively. A plurality of disks can be used as desired, and a jetting nozzle can be outside the disks, or between two disks to confine the chemical action.

Abstract: A bi-directional explosive transfer apparatus for use in connecting and orienting perforating guns in a well. The apparatus includes a connector having first and second housing portions which are pivotally attached to one another. First and second explosive devices in the connector provide a bi-directional explosive path between perforating guns joined by the connector. At least one orienting fin is attached to the perforating guns to position the guns off-center so that they will orient themselves by gravity in a deviated well section. The swivel connection provided by the connector allows the guns to rotate individually as necessary and relative to the other guns. A method of perforating a well using the apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A row cultivator (10) includes a row following system (12) coupled to a toolbar (13) employing frame members (17) and (18) constrained to remain parallel by a cross member (21). Coulter wheels (30) and (31) secured to the frame members (17) and (18) are non-steerable and tool bar drift may be corrected. A tool (40) employs a leading blade (44) and a pair of diverging cutting blades (47) and (48) trailing behind the leading blade (44). A sheer release assembly employs a longitudinally extending bolt (70) centrally disposed and holding a shank (61) to a tool bar (65) so that when a tool on the shank (61) strikes an underground obstacle the bolt (70) is sheared longitudinally.

Abstract: There is disclosed a semi-mountable plough comprising an elongate plough frame having a long forward frame section (1) carrying a plurality of plough bodies (2), a short intermediate section (3) pivotally connected to the rear end of the forward section (1), and a rear frame section (5) pivotally connected at its forward end to the rear of the intermediate section (3), with the plough being of a reversible type and the sections (1, 3, and 5) being pivotable relative to each other in a generally horizontal plane to take up new positions suitable for movement of the plough in a reverse direction.

Abstract: This invention is an improved shovel attachment adapted for being mounted by the customary three-point hitch connection with a tractor enabling the shovel attachment to be carried on the tractor and raised or lowered by the preexisting hydraulic control mechanism of the tractor. The improved shovel attachment features a hydraulically actuated, ejector type blade that is forcibly transported across the floor of the carrying bowl of the shovel attachment for positive ejection of a load of earth fill materials from the same. The hydraulically actuated cylinder is pivotally connected with the rear surface of the ejector blade on one end and pivotally connected to an appropriate portion of the tractor at the other end thereof enabling the blade to be operated throughout the vertical limits of travel of the shovel attachment. The hydraulic cylinder is designed to be adapted to the preexisting hydraulic actuation mechanism associated with the tractor.

Abstract: A pneumatic ground piercing tool according to the invention has a reversing mechanism provided as part of the air distributing mechanism. Such a tool includes an elongated tubular housing having a rear opening, a head assembly including an anvil, a striker disposed for reciprocation within an internal chamber of the housing to impart impacts to a rear impact surface of the anvil for driving the body through the ground, an air distributing mechanism for effecting reciprocation of the striker, and a tail assembly mounted in a rear end opening of the housing that secures the striker and air distributing mechanism in the housing. In one embodiment, the outer bushing of the valve sleeve can slide a short distance relative to the air supply tube and has an intermediate radial port which selectively communicates with the air supply conduit. The valve sleeve also includes a detent mechanism for securing the air supply tube in its forward or reverse position.

Abstract: A firing head for actuating an explosive charge in a perforating gun. A firing pin is positioned within the firing head housing to actuate a booster charge leading to the perforating gun. The firing pin can be actuated by mechanical techniques, by controlling the differential pressure between the housing pressure and the well pressure, and by controlling the absolute fluid pressure inside the housing. A release pin initially secures the firing pin, and the release pin can be mechanically actuated. The release pin is also releasably engaged with a differential piston that communicates with the well pressure through a port in the firing head housing. Increases in the housing fluid pressure moves the piston and attached release pin to release the firing pin into contact with the booster charge. Alternatively, the port can be plugged to permit absolute pressure actuation of the firing pin.

Abstract: A rotatable pressure seal between a relatively rotatable shaft and body structure comprises two annular sealing discs concentric with the shaft, one disc being mounted on the body structure and the other disc being carried on the shaft the discs having engaging sealing faces formed of polycrystalline diamond or other superhard material. The pressure seal is particularly for use in a modulated bias unit, for controlling the direction of drilling of a rotary drill bit when drilling boreholes in subsurface formations. The bias unit comprises a number of hydraulic actuators spaced apart around the periphery of the unit, and a selector control valve modulates the fluid pressure supplied to each actuator in synchronism with rotation of the drill bit so that, as the drill bit rotates, a thrust member of each actuator is displaced outwardly at the same selected rotational position so as to bias the drill bit laterally and thus control the direction of drilling.

Abstract: A downhole tool connectable to a drill string by a connection atop the tool includes a mandrel for connection with the drill string, the mandrel being rotatable within a body. A plurality of blades are individually extendible radially from the body to engage the wall of a well bore, the radial position of the blades being adjustable between a first retracted position and a second extended position to position the centre line of the mandrel at a desired position relative to the longitudinal axis of the well bore. A positioning system is provided to hold each of the blades at the retracted position, the extended position or at any intermediate position therebetween.

Abstract: An active vehicle suspension employs a multi-point support system between a vehicle's chassis and cab. Each support point has an isolator which includes a linear hydraulic actuator that is connected at its quiet end to the payload by a passive vibration isolator and is connected at its vibrating end to the chassis. Each isolator also has a support spring to off-load the majority of the weight of the cab from the hydraulic actuator. An accelerometer is mounted to sense movement at a point between the linear hydraulic actuator and the passive vibration isolator. An electrical signal produced by the accelerometer is processed to operate a hydraulic valve that controls movements of the hydraulic actuator so that transmission of vibrations from the chassis to the cab is attenuated.

Abstract: An electric powered bicycle having a dip sensor or switch and/or a gradient sensor or switch. The bicycle has front and rear wheels each rotatably supported by a frame; a chain slung between the wheels and a chainset for transferring manual power to the wheels; an electric motor coupled to one of the wheels for driving the wheel directly; and a power supply capable of supplying electric power to the motor. The dip gradient sensors are associated with a pulse width modulation circuit.

Abstract: A pole top safety device in general comprises a housing including an inner sleeve member dimensioned to fit over the top of the utility pole. A securing mechanism for selectively securing the inner sleeve member onto the utility pole at least at a point below the top of the utility pole. An outer sleeve member is positioned around the inner sleeve member, with the outer sleeve member being rotationally supported on the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve member carries a beam member extending outwardly from the outer sleeve, with the beam member including attachment means at its distal end to which a fall arrest system is selectively attachable. Particularly, the beam member extends radially outward from a position adjacent the utility pole, with the safety device and particularly the inner sleeve and associated outer sleeve being attached to the pole at points both above and below the beam member.

Abstract: A control system for controlling the motion of a hydraulic elevator calculates a deceleration distance based upon the elevator velocity and begins the deceleration phase of the elevator motion upon the elevator reaching the calculated distance from the landing. In a particular embodiment, the control system includes a hydraulic valve, a space encoder, and a controller. The space encoder produces velocity and position measurements. The controller uses the velocity inputs to determine the deceleration distance and, upon the elevator car 14 reaching the calculated distance from the landing as measured by the position inputs from the space encoder, commands the hydraulic valve to actuate and begin the deceleration phase. In an alternate embodiment, an interface unit connected between the controller and the hydraulic valve calculates a delay between the deceleration command based upon a predetermined distance and the calculated deceleration distance based upon car velocity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a damper valve for use on a coupler for hydraulic lines, in particular those which connect a hydraulically actuated servomotor of a servo control to a servo valve. According to the invention, all the elements having a damping effect are arranged captively in the coupler.

Abstract: Hydraulic, adjustable shock absorber, in particular for motor vehicles, with a work cylinder, a piston fastened to a piston rod and dividing the work cylinder into two work chambers, at least one additional surrounding tube coaxial to the work cylinder, and at least one adjustable damping valve located in a stationary and sealed manner on the side of the shock absorber. For installation of the damping valve on the outer tube of the shock absorber, the damping valve is centered and held in a sealed manner by a centering ring. The centering ring is welded to the outer tube, and has a threaded location hole to receive the threaded coupling of the damping valve.

Abstract: A ratchet head assembly has a reversing knob with a metal shaft coupled to the pawl assembly of the ratchet mechanism and an enlarged-diameter plastic head insert molded around the outer end of the shaft and having a diameter two to three times that of the shaft and a density no greater than about one-fifth that of the shaft. Thus, the reversing knob has a low inertia so that it is not susceptible to self-reversing or self-locking during operation of the ratchet mechanism.

Abstract: A roller clutch improves control of the spring at the point where it attaches to the cage. No change is made to the spring, nor to the process by which it is installed to the cage. Instead, the cage cross bar over which the mounting fold of the spring is inserted is strategically thickened so as to spread the leaves of the spring mounting fold, and put it under a preload or tension. This serves to hold the rest of the spring more firmly in position.

Abstract: An integral motor-brake incorporating an electrically actuated disc stack having minimized residual magnetism. A plurality of alignment pins are provided having abutments at each end therefor for trapping therebetween the discs of the disc stacks. Residual magnetism is minimized by the following features being provided, singly or in combination: 1) A non-magnetic material is located between an armature plate and an electromagnetic coil assembly, wherein the non-magnetic material serves as a spacer to add reluctance to the magnetic circuit and may be for example a wafer for instance composed of aluminum or stainless steel or may be a coating; and 2) A driver circuit for energizing the primary and secondary electromagnetic coils, wherein the self-induced EMF produced when current is shut-off is rapidly dissipated.

Abstract: A clutch device, having a cam mechanism between a piston member and clutch discs, which has a high torque transmitting capacity, small dimensions and no engagement shock is provided. The clutch device comprises a pair of members which are spaced on a common axis and relatively rotate around a common axis, a variable length coupling member which is disposed on the common axis between the relatively rotating members and is composed of a pair of cam members, and a piston member which selectively pushes the variable length coupling member toward one of the relatively rotating members to cause a frictional engagement between one end of the variable length coupling member and one of the relatively rotating members.

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch apparatus for use with small motorized carts (or karts) that are powered with an internal combustion engine having a horizontal drive shaft includes a clutch hub having a central sleeve with a bore for mounting the sleeve on the drive shaft of an internal combustion engine. A backing plate extends radially and circumferentially from the sleeve. Wear pads are mounted on the backing plate at the periphery thereof on radial struts of the backing plate. The backing plate of the wear pads are positioned to travel radially when subjected to sufficient centrifugal force. Springs normally retain the backing plate of the wear pads in an inner starting, non-engaging position. Springs extend between a circular "floating" ring that is spaced about the clutch hub sleeve. The floating ring provides openings for attaching springs thereto. Hangers on the backing plate to the wear pads provide an attachment for an opposing end of each of the springs.

Abstract: A dual motion divider for articles moving along a conveyor belt has an intake lane defining member with elongated parallel spaced partition walls defining an intake lane for articles carried on an associated conveyor belt. The member is pivotable at its article receiving end in an arc extending transversely of the partition walls and movable at its other end along an axis parallel to the partition walls. The divider also has a discharge lane defining member with a multiplicity of elongated parallel spaced partition walls defining a plurality of discharge lanes for the articles. The discharge lane defining member is pivotable at its article discharging end in an arc extending transversely of the partition walls and movable at its other end along an axis parallel to the partition walls.

Abstract: An adjustable conveyor bucket for soap or the like. The adjustable bucket includes a first bucket wall, a second bucket wall, a base, a pillar extending through the second bucket wall and the base, and adjusting pins extending from the second bucket wall and received within apertures in the base. The pillar is downwardly spring biased and the width of the container is adjusted by raising the second bucket wall and moving it in a direction transverse to the bucket wall so that the locator pins are received within a second set of apertures spaced transversely from the first set.

Abstract: The invention comprises a rocker switch which includes a rocker member having an actuating surface, a bottom surface, and a pivot member. A circuit board has a dome switch mounted thereon. A bracket is secured to the circuit board having a pivot guide to receive the pivot member. A elastomeric member is received between the bottom surface of the rocker member and the dome switch. Actuation of the rocker member presses the bottom surface of the rocker member against the elastomeric member which presses against the dome switch thereby activating the switch.

Abstract: A storage apparatus includes a container having an interior region for storing items, a first closed end, and a second open end. The apparatus also includes a slide liner located within the interior region of the container, and a shield having a lower closed end and an upper open end. The shield is positioned inside the slide liner to permit withdrawal of the shield once items are loaded into the shield. The apparatus further includes a desiccant material configured to be positioned inside the shield surrounding the items, and a removable end cap for closing the second open end of the container.

Abstract: Container for hydrocleaning apparatuses, in particular compact hydrocleaning machines (16), comprising a couple of opposed and identical half-shells (12,14) hingen to one another on a first side (56) and provided each on a second side (30), opposite to the hinged one, with a central recess (30') circumscribing a through-opening (32) extended transversally; said opening (32) being surmounted by a portion of said second side (30) adjoining edge (40), which develops in the lower part in a sector (34) constituting a half-part of the handle. The configuration and the depth of recess (30') are complementary to the sinking formed on the upper front of the hydrocleaning machines (16).

Abstract: An elongate fixture fastenable in pairs on the top and bottom edges of a door allows spaced vertical stacking of a plurality of horizontally orientated doors similarly equipped. The fixture provides an elongate generally rectangular body with two spaced handles on its outer face and four spaced door contacting feet on its inner face to contact a door fastened thereto by screws extending through the fixture and into the door. A first longer horizontally orientated side edge carries two spaced outwardly extending tenons and the opposed second longer side edge defines two similar cooperating mortises to receive the tenons of an adjacent fixture. The end portion of the fixture are wider between the longer side edges than the width of a serviced door, and no portion of the fixture extends over any door surface, except the top or bottom edges, to allow stacking of doors during surface finishing operations.

Abstract: A sharps container having a receptacle, cover and tray and providing an improved locking mechanism to resist unauthorized tampering. The locking mechanism also incorporates a means to rotate the tray into a locking position thereby closing the container. When the locking mechanism is actuated, the container is permanently closed and the locking mechanism itself is displaced into the container interior so that the top surface of the locking mechanism is flush with the adjacent exterior container surface. The present invention also provides for hands-free disposal of sharps through the use of an offset balanced tray biased into an open, receiving position. The receptacle section is designed to be stackable for more efficient packaging and shipment. The container also incorporates viewing windows to permit visual inspection of the container interior to properly determine when the container full and ready for disposal. The container is also designed to be attached to a wall through the use of mounting brackets.

Abstract: A ladder top storage rack includes a rigid tool box having securable to a ladder top. A pair of side pouches are secured to two side walls of the tool box. Each of the side pouches has a zippered opening. A rear pouch is secured to the rear wall of the tool box. The rear pouch has a zippered opening.