Abstract: In a laminated heat exchanger in which a heat exchanging medium flows into a specific tank portion via a communicating passage that is connected to a surface that is at a right angle to the direction of the lamination, a reinforced portion is formed in the tank portion that faces opposite the opening portion of communicating passage (communicating pipe). The reinforced portion minimizes the likelihood of a rupture at the shoal-like bead near the communicating passage, which is provided among shoal-like beads formed in an area where the tank portions change to a U-shaped passage portion.

Abstract: An arrangement is disclosed for distributing and supplying and removing a coolant to and from a wall of a turbine engine, in particular a turbine dynamic jet engine, which is subjected to the flow of a hot fluid and has cooling channels which can be acted upon by the coolant and which are arranged substantially parallel to one another in the wall. The arrangement includes tube guides which are spatially separated from one another and connected to the wall, a casing of each tube guide having a longitudinal slot, each tube guide being attached on an inlet or outlet side to the respective cooling channels by way of the longitudinal slot and apertures in the wall, and a soldering or welded seam connecting the tube guides to the wall along the respective longitudinal slot.

Abstract: The invention is a grease and dirt seal that is interposed in the connection between a flared tube and an adapter for engaging a support frame. The seal is circular with flat planar surfaces and a throughgoing aperture centrally positioned and adapted to allow a cable to move freely and without restriction. The seal is intended to prevent grease and dirt from entering the tube.

Abstract: A dispenser reel assembly for automatically dispensing a fire extinguisher upon activation. This dispenser reel assembly is typically supported from an overhead support well above the floor, thereby protecting the fire extinguisher from damage and/or theft. To operate the assembly, a release plate covering a lower opening of a supporting frame is removed, thereby permitting the cable, and hence the suspended fire extinguisher, to be dispensed from the reel assembly via gravity. Typically, the fire extinguisher will come to rest about eight (8') feet above the floor so as not to inadvertently cause injury or damage. To lower the extinguisher further, a short retrieve rope is used to pull the extinguisher downwardly so that the extinguisher can either be used or removed from the dispenser reel assembly for use and/or inspection.

Abstract: A hydraulic torque impulse mechanism intended for a torque delivering tool and including a rotatively driven drive member (10) provided with a concentric fluid chamber (12) and radially acting cam elements (25, 26, 28), an output shaft (16) extending through the drive member (10) fluid chamber (12) and having two radial cylinder bores (18, 19) which communicate continuously with a central high pressure chamber (23) and support two piston elements (20, 21) which are reciprocable in the cylinder bores (18, 19) by the cam elements (25, 26, 28), whereby the output shaft (16) comprises two moderating chambers (45, 46) which communicate continuously with the high pressure chamber (23) and comprise a pressure responsive yielding system in the form of membranes (50) which are supported by end closures (47) of the moderating chambers (45, 46) and which are elastically deformable by the pressure difference between the high pressure chamber (23) and the fluid chamber (12) as this pressure difference is below a certain l

Abstract: A device for joining an element to a string of elements already mounted, including threaded rods and tubular casing elements covering the walls of a borehole, for use in drilling equipment including a rotary head driving said string with a combined movement of rotation about a substantially vertical axis and translation along said axis. The device includes a clamping device for clamping and guiding a single element, coupled to a friction screwing device (18). The clamping and guiding device is adapted for holding the single element in an axially aligned position relative to the elements already mounted. The clamping and guiding device is idly mounted to, and suspended from the rotary head. The friction screwing device has a rotating portion and a non-rotating portion. The rotating portion is provided with a lower friction device sliding along and rotating about an output rotary shaft of the rotary head.

Abstract: A percussion drill bit includes a drill body having a fluid passage formed therein for conducting flushing fluid to a front drilling face of the drill bit. The fluid passage includes a main portion extending from a rear end of the bit and terminating short of the drilling face, and a plurality of branch lines extending from a front end of the main portion to the drilling face. Front and rear axially spaced seats are disposed in the main portion of the fluid passage. A check valve in the form of a ball is freely movable within the main portion of the fluid passage between contact with the front and rear seats. When the drill bit is oriented upwardly and no flushing fluid is supplied, the ball gravitates rearwardly into sealing contact with the rear seat so that no fluid can flow rearwardly past the rear seat. When flushing fluid is conducted, the flushing fluid pushes the ball forwardly, into non-sealing contact with the front seat and travels past the ball into the branch lines.

Abstract: A pivotable hood structure is provided for use with a vehicle such as a lawn and garden tractor. The structure includes a pair of spaced apart pins carried on the tractor frame near the front end to be receivable in bracket openings carried on the hood. The bracket includes guide surfaces which aid in positioning the pins relative to the openings while also supporting the weight of the hood during installation and removal of the hood. A latching structure is provided between the pins and bracket to secure the pins in place. The pivotable hood structure provides a swingable mounting for the hood as well as quick mounting or removal of the hood without requiring the use of tools.

Abstract: An engine enclosure assembly for enclosing an engine area of a work machine includes a first fixed horizontal top enclosure and a second horizontal top enclosure which is hinged and moveable between a first closed position and a second open position. First and second hinges are connected to the second top enclosure and first and second opening devices are connected directly to the respective first and second hinges for opening the second top enclosure and for holding it in the open position.

Abstract: An interlock circuit includes key and PTO switches, at least one operator presence switch, and relays connected to a transmission switch to prevent engine starting and running unless the PTO is off, the transmission is in neutral and the key is on. Operator presence switch activation is unnecessary to start the engine but is required before PTO or transmission condition is changed to begin a vehicle operation such as cutting grass. Required start and run features of the interlock circuitry are met using simple circuits with readily available components and without modules. The circuitry can be used with pull start and electric start vehicles and is particularly useful with vehicles that have transmission clutches that lock engaged when the operator releases a bail.

Abstract: A device for operating a side airbag is capable of rapidly deploying the side airbag and utilizing a physical collision force without an ECU. The device comprises a U-shaped beam deformed in the event of a crash to generate heat, a plurality of pairs of plate springs fixed along an inner base surface of the U-shaped beam at a predetermined interval, a thin metal plate fixed on the ends of each of the pairs of plate springs, a shape memory alloy member being capable of bending the pair of plate springs against resilient force thereof at a transformation temperature, and connecting the pair of plate springs, a contact electrically connected to the squib and being in contact with the thin metal plate by the deformation of the shape memory alloy member, and a temperature holding portion for constantly keeping the temperature of the U-shaped beam lower than the transformation temperature of the shape memory alloy member.

Abstract: A compact and portable device is easily attached to and concealed on a vehicle and capable of disrupting the electronic systems required for vehicle operation.

Abstract: A dilatant fluid-sealed vibration-insulating device includes a connection member to be connected to one member, a holder to be connected to another member, an insulator provided between the connection member and the holder, the insulator being made of a rubber-like elastic material, a main chamber and an auxiliary chamber serially provided below the insulator. A partition plate separates the main chamber and the auxiliary chamber from each other. An orifice is formed in the partition plate to communicate the main chamber and the auxiliary chamber with each other. An air chamber is provided into which the air is introduced. A diaphragm separates the air chamber from the auxiliary chamber, and a dilatant fluid is sealed in the main chamber and the auxiliary chamber. When vibrations having very low frequency of about 5Hz and a relatively large amplitude are inputted to the vibration-insulating device, the dilatant fluid exhibits a relatively small viscosity increase insufficient to dampen the vibrations.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the safety equipment of a circulatable ladder. The device requires no automatic power and can be operated for heavy loading capacity. The device includes a track set, a circulatable chain mounted along the track set, a securing device secured to a building for securing thereon the track set and a decelerator mounted on the securing device for slowing down the circulating speed of the circulatable chain.

Abstract: A self-supporting collapsible ladder comprising a plurality of ladder sections with pin-locking mechanisms which secure adjacent ladder sections into an extended position. The ladder has a mechanism for self-supporting the ladder assembly by the use of braces attached to the ladder which are rotated and held in place by support rails which can be extended when in use.

Abstract: A hoist for roll material surface treatment composes of a lift platform means, a securing means, a hoist means and a transmission means. There are two pairs of spaced bars in the hoist means engagable with two pairs of spaced V-shape blocks in the securing mean allowing the hoist means to load or discharge a roll material supported by the lift platform means. There are rotary shafts in the hoist means for suspending the roll material through the central opening thereof The roll material is compressed between layers at the upper portion and stretched to form loosely gap between layers at the lower portion. The roll material is hoisted and immersed in a processing tank. When rotary shaft and the roll material are driven to rotate by the transmission means, the upper portion of the roll material squeeze out the processing liquid while the lower portion allow processing liquid to sip into the gap and uniformly cover the surface of the roll material. Thus roll material can get a uniform surface treatment.

Abstract: Apparatus for braking relative vertical movement between two vertical members includes a ramp mounted on one of the members to oppose a vertical face on the other. If the ramp member accelerates downwardly a wedging roller is wedged between the ramp and the vertical face. This roller is on a slide rod which normally compresses a spring carried at the bottom of the ramp, but downward acceleration on the ramp results in expansion of the spring and movement of the wedging roller into wedging position to stop the acceleration.

Abstract: An electronically controllable braking system for ground vehicles, comprising a cylinder/piston arrangement (6) which is able to introduce friction forces (F.sub.akt) into a friction element (8) which is coupled with a vehicle wheel by subjecting a hydraulic chamber (4) of the cylinder/piston arrangement (6) with hydraulic fluid, is developed further in that an electrically actuatable displacement element (12) projects into the hydraulic chamber (4) of the cylinder/piston arrangement (6) which is actuatable as a function of control signals from an electronic controller (22) for increasing or decreasing the pressure acting on the hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic chamber (4) in order to increase or decrease, respectively, the friction forces (F.sub.akt) which, during a braking operation, are introduced into the friction element (8).

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism for guiding and controlling the movement of a sliding panel relative to a fixed panel. The mechanism comprises a shaft attached to the sliding panel that passes through an elongate opening in a bracket attached to the fixed panel. Disposed about the shaft is a brake that is normally urged against the bracket by a spring member, thereby fixing the position of the sliding panel. Also disposed about the shaft is an actuating member that, when actuated, releases the contact between the brake and the bracket, allowing the sliding member to move along the path defined by the elongate opening.

Abstract: In a brake booster of the present invention, a valve plunger (20) rapidly moves forward to come into contact with a shaft portion (33a) of a first piston (33) and then presses the first piston (33)to quickly move forward according to the pedal pressure developed by quickly pedaling a brake pedal during emergency braking. Therefore, before an output shaft (32) outputs, i.e., before pressure is developed in a first fluid chamber (36) filled with fluid, the front end of a second cup packing (39) passes an open end of a first fluid path (31) formed at the first piston (33) side. As a result, the communication between the first fluid chamber (36) and the second fluid chamber (37) is permitted through the first fluid path (31) and a second fluid path (34) so that the fluid within the first fluid chamber (36) flows to the second fluid chamber (37), thereby stopping a reaction mechanism of the pressure in the first fluid chamber (36) and allowing the full load output of the brake booster (1) all at once.

Abstract: A suitcase has a retractable pull handle. The suitcase includes parallel front and back panels and a wall member which combine to define an enclosed volume. A rigid pull handle is mounted in juxtaposition to the top portion of the wall member. Rollers are mounted on the bottom portion of the wall member opposite the pull handle. The pull handle is extendable to pulling position extending generally parallel to the front and back panels. In the extended position, the pull handle is operable to enable a user to roll the suitcase across a surface on the rollers with the weight of the suitcase being distributed between the rollers and the pull handle. The pull handle is retractable into the inside of the suitcase when not in use. In the retracted position, the gripping member of the pull handle is received into a handle receptacle recessed into the top portion of the wall member. A closure secures the pull handle inside the handle receptacle to prevent accidental extension of the pull handle.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically switching on and off a trouble light connected to a retracting extension cord reel assembly is mounted on a cord reel housing. The assembly includes a cord reel having a housing, an extension cord extending through an opening in the cord reel housing, a trouble light connected to the extension cord, an extension cord retracting mechanism for automatically rewinding the extension cord into the cord reel housing and a stop attached to the extension cord for engaging the cord reel housing and stopping rewinding of the extension cord. A switch apparatus includes a switch housing, an electrical switch and an actuating arm for actuating the switch.

Abstract: A transmission with built-in brake, particularly for vehicles, comprising an oil bath inside a containment and supporting casing, an epicyclic reduction unit kinematically connected to a power unit by means of at least two gears, of which the driven gear is axially fixed, coaxial to the sun gear and associated therewith by means of a splined coupling. A disk brake is arranged between the epicyclic reduction unit and the driven gear, so that at least one first disk is rigidly coupled to an internally-toothed ring gear rigidly coupled to the casing and so that at least one second disk is rigidly coupled so as to rotate together with the driven gear. The disk brake is associated with pusher means for packing that can move axially. Moreover, the pusher means comprise a flange, the piston of a fluid-activated actuator integrated in the casing acting on the flange. A pivot is rigidly coupled to the flange and protrudes from the casing. Respective actuation means act on the actuator and on the pivot.

Abstract: A freewheel retainer ring with centrifugal force takeoff has two ring-shaped edge rings which are connected with each other by several axial connecting bolts and which mount clamping members between them. For this purpose, separate pockets are arranged respectively at both end faces of the clamping members. The pockets at least guide the clamping member in the circumferential direction, whereby one pocket is connected with one edge ring, and the other pocket is connected with the opposite edge ring.

Abstract: Modular clutch construction in which a clutch cover assembly, concentrically containing a pressure plate actuating a clutch disc assembly, is fixed to the flywheel of an engine as a modular unit. The construction improves the modular connection between the clutch cover peripheral wall and the flywheel; in particular through the use of pins to restrain the cover from whirling relative to the flywheel, and by a taking advantage of a method of starter ring-gear installation in which the gear is shrink-fitted over the flywheel with the clutch cover peripheral wall intervening, such that the circumferential end margin of the clutch cover is simultaneously clamped between the ring gear and the flywheel cylindrical surface. The clutch cover is thus secured onto the flywheel in an assembly stage of reduced steps, by comparison with methods employing bolts or other fasteners as the primary connecting means.

Abstract: A flywheel with two centrifugal masses having a hub disc and a cover-like actuator element, on which flywheel both the hub disc and the cover-like actuator element are designed so that the two parts actuate friction devices which act independently of one another. The one friction device is designed to prevent the loss of the screws used for the fastening to the crankshaft.

Abstract: A friction clutch with a plate spring and a mechanism to compensate for wear of the friction linings, whereby there is a disengagement element approximately in the form of a membrane spring which exerts a lifting force on the plate spring or the application plate, with the interposition of the wear compensation mechanism. The wear compensation mechanism includes at least one ring-shaped component to which torque is applied by a spring force, and which has inclined partial surfaces on its circumference which engage in corresponding opposite surfaces.

Abstract: A membrane spring clutch with an automatic wear compensation mechanism. This mechanism provides a ring element between the outside circumference of the membrane spring and the application plate, which ring element is in contact with the application plate and an encircling ring surface, and is provided with oblique surfaces facing the membrane spring. The corresponding opposite surfaces in the membrane spring are produced by plastic deformation of areas of the membrane spring.

Abstract: A membrane or plate spring clutch on which there is an automatic wear adjustment mechanism, which wear adjustment mechanism takes into consideration only a portion of the wear which has occurred, and guarantees the required application force on the friction linings of the clutch disc, so that the torque transmission capability of the friction clutch remains constant over its entire useful life.

Abstract: The invention is embodied in a conveyor roller noise-isolator and wear-prevention system for mounting a conveyor roller to a conveyor system support frame. An apparatus is provided in which a conveyor roller axle is mounted to a conveyor side frame by a resilient bushing which serves to isolate the noise generated at the roller, prevent the noise generated at the interface between the axle and the frame, and prevent wear on the axle and the frame. The bushing achieves these goals by eliminating metal-to-metal contact at the mount interface and by having interference fits with the axle and with the frame to prevent relative motion.

Abstract: An improved escalator 10 which incorporates a device 58 which monitors the speed of an escalator handrail 12. The escalator having a handrail and a transmission unit 14. The device cooperates with a portion of the transmission unit that moves at the same speed as the handrail. Various details are developed which facilitate the monitoring of the handrail speed. In one detailed embodiment, the device includes a plurality of targets 60 and a sensor 62 which is not interfered with by the handrail.

Abstract: A flexible conveyor belt is provided which can run in a curved shape which elongates along a lower inner wall of a circular pipe, while being completely supported above the lower inner wall by pressurized air introduced into a space between the belt and the lower inner wall. In the case where the flexible conveyor belt is mainly made of rubber, a trough index T (JIS K6322) which is obtained as a ratio of a deflection amount F to a width x of the belt is equal to or greater than 0.35. More strictly, it is preferable to set the thickness y (mm) and the width x (mm) of the belt to satisfy the relationship of y.ltoreq.0.143+6.486.times.10.sup.-3 x+7.904.times.10.sup.-6 x.sup.2. In the case where the flexible conveyor belt is made mainly of a resin, the trough index is equal to or greater than 0.30. The conveyor belts have sufficient flexibility.

Abstract: An extensible conveyor apparatus and method for a continuous haulage system and continuous conveyor belt are disclosed for carrying coal or ore discharged from a continuous miner. A top roller combination supports the coal-carrying or ore-carrying continuous conveyor belt. A holding frame for the top roller and a bottom belt return is provided by a plurality of floor-supported frame members held and secured in position by belt tension. The holding frame is capable of rapid and nimble extendable, retractable construction in the mine. Rails connect and hold adjacent frame members in position by press-fit attachment of the rails to the frame members. The rails preferably are quickly rotatable to change the top wearing surface. A top roller for supporting the mined-material-carrying belt includes a combination of rollers formed into a roller combination insert which is quickly replaceable in an underground mine.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and apparatus for continuously casting molten metal in a block caster. In accordance with the present invention, novel track and drive systems are provided for reducing imperfections that can be created in a cast by movement of a beam chain through a casting cycle.

Abstract: A plastic conveyor belt formed of a large number of plastic belt modules includes plastic connecting rods, serially connecting belt modules, which are discontinuous in length. The discontinuous rods are made up of several coaxial pieces held in place by press fitting at the outer ends. Integral sideplates are disclosed for plastic conveyor belts, eliminating the need for separate tension-accepting sideplates secured to the outside edges of radius belts.

Abstract: A pull-apart fragrance sampler is provided which may be produced in-line and without the use of pressure sensitive materials. The sampler includes a carrier defining a fold line, barrier applied to the carrier and centered with respect to the fold line such that the fold line divides the barrier into a first half and a second half, and a fragrance sample applied to one of the first and second halves of the barrier. The carrier and barrier are folded over upon themselves along the fold line and a seal is formed around the fragrance sample without the use of pressure sensitive materials to bind the two halves of the sampler together. The seal and barrier define a pocket which will substantially prevent the premature release of said fragrance from the sampler. The seal may be a heat seal, an adhesive seal, or a cohesive seal. The barrier may be an aqueous based curable coating, an organic based curable coating, or a film.

Abstract: A basket-style carrier with an automatic bottom for containing and carrying a plurality of articles and having a reinforced, three-ply handle. The carrier comprises first and second end panels opposite each other and first and second side panels opposite each other and connected to the first and second end panels. The carrier also comprises an automatic bottom connected to the end panels and to the side panels. The central handle has first, second, and third handle panels secured to one another. At least one of the handle panels is connected to the first end panel, and at least another of the handle panels is connected to the second end panel. A plurality of partition strips are connected to and extend between the central handle and the first and second side panels. The first handle panel is positioned between the second and third handle panels.

Abstract: A multi-unit package formed from a one-piece wrapper folded around two groups of products. Each side of the package has cuts or perforations that partially separate the package into two sub-packages; each end of the package has at least one tear-strip aligned with the cuts or perforations; and the top of the package has a handle which allows the package to be carried. The wrapper can be folded so that the two sub-packages are separated by a center divider, having a perforated top. The two sub-packages may also be held together by an adhesive which allows the sub-packages to be separated. Once separated, a handle, hidden before separation, is available for carrying the second sub-package. Another multi-unit package has two sub-packages arranged side by side and connected by perforations in end flaps.

Abstract: This invention relates to a one-piece and closeable paint roller tray with attached cover, where the paint tray body may securely accommodate a standard sized paint tray liner. The paint tray body is also designed to accommodate paint tools, such as a standard paint brush and a paint roller with handle, within said tray body, when the paint tray invention is in the closed position, with the attached paint tray cover positioned over the paint tray body. Said paint tray is also designed to accommodate said paint tools, on the sloped rollout platform and out of the paint well, with the handle of each tool protruding from two orifices in the front of the paint tray, and when the paint tray is in use. The sloped rollout platform of the paint tray invention has a paint flow channel embedded within said platform, and said channel is designed to also function as stable paint tray legs.

Abstract: A storage container for mini-disk cartridge is described which includes a base tray, a cover and a disk tray. The base tray includes an inside bottom surface, a pair of side walls protruding upwardly from the bottom surface, a rear wall extending upwardly from the bottom surface, and is pivotally connected to the cover. The disk tray for receiving the mini-disk cartridge may have an open window or may have a floor, and rests within the base tray. The container can also be used without the disk tray by including extensions protruding upwardly from the bottom surface of the base tray to substantially surround the mini-disk cartridge.

Abstract: A locating block mounted in the top cuff of a golf bag for keeping golf clubs in the golf club bag in good order, the locating block including a plurality of partition walls defining a center chamber and a plurality of peripheral chambers around the center chamber, a plurality of outer locating ribs radially projecting into the peripheral chambers for holding golf clubs in the peripheral chambers respectively, and a plurality of inner locating ribs radially projecting into the center chamber for holding golf clubs in the center chambers respectively, each of the outer locating ribs and inner locating ribs having a longitudinal split defining a broad mouth, a narrow tail section, a neck between the mouth and the tail section, and a rounded golf club receiving section between the neck and the tail section for holding a golf club.

Abstract: A paint brush container with improved fastener means comprises a pair of tray-shaped members connected together by a hinge. A fastener means for the trays comprises protrusions on one of them and mating openings provided through the other tray, where the length of the openings is longer than the width of the protrusions. As the hinge may wear and develop play, the trays may become out of their initial alignment. However, the extended length of the fastener openings easily receives the protrusions to provide a snap latch that maintains the container in the closed position.

Abstract: A combined floral display and keepsake are described. The floral display includes a container (1) with a bottom (4), side walls (7) and a pick (8) extending vertically upwards from the container bottom. Flowers (13) are displayed by positioning them into a foam block (14) contained in the container. The keepsake (2) is elevated above the container, connected to the top of the pick by an attachment mechanism (3). When the floral arrangement is no longer fresh, the container, the pick, the foam block, and the flowers may be discarded, while the keepsake remains useful and decorative.

Abstract: A package containing water-soluble bags filled with agricultural chemicals in gel or liquid form facilitates the transport of the bags in a manner which prevents the breakage thereof. The package includes compartments for holding the bags. The walls and base of these compartments contain raised and unraised portions in a pattern such that a baffling effect is created to damper transport shock waves in the gel or liquid bag. These and other features result in the transmission of dynamic shock loads in the package in a manner which prevents such shock loads from breaking the fragile water-soluble bags during transport.

Abstract: A tape and terminal package (30, 84) is disclosed wherein terminals (52, 86, 88) of different relative sizes are positioned on a carrier tape (32) so that each is a standard height (64) above the surface (66) of the tape and a crimping zone (58, 96, 98) of each terminal is a standard distance (68) from a datum (62) on the tape. A shim tape (76, 92) is arranged between the smaller terminals (52-2, 88) and the carrier tape (32) to position them to the standard height (64), each different terminal having a specific thickness shim tape (76, 92). In this way, two or more different tape and terminal packages (30, 94), each package having terminals of a different size or type than the other packages, can be accommodated by a single applicator tool (50) without modification or adjustment. Additionally, a tape and terminal package having terminals of different sizes or types on the same carrier tape may be accommodated by a single applicator tool.

Abstract: Apparatus for sorting a plurality of seeds or other objects includes a plurality of separate vertically oriented collection chambers arranged side-by-side. A vacuum source induces an airflow through a vertical column disposed at one side of the plurality of collection chambers and over the open tops of the collection chambers. Discrete objects entrained in the airflow will be apportioned based on one or more characteristics thereof by falling into the collection chambers under the influence of gravity.

Abstract: A system uses a single chute in a multi-story building to collect into separate large receptacles different categories of wastes already separated by the tenant for recycling. A turntable carries a large receptacle for each category of waste. Controls on each floor enables a tenant to operate the turntable to position a selected receptacle beneath the turntable to receive a particular category of waste. A microprocessor controller and interlocks on the access doors prevent conflicts between floors. A reciprocating ram automatically compacts the waste in the receptacle after a predetermined number of deposits into the receptacle. The compaction operation is delayed by preset time intervals to avoid conflicts with tenant use. One of those time intervals is proportional to the floor elevation to give waste a time to fall though the chute. The compression apparatus may be arranged to apply different compressive forces to different types of waste and to signal when a container is full.

Abstract: An apparatus for organizing articles of clothing is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having first and second drums rotatably mounted thereto. A belt is engaged around the first and second drums that has a plurality of first hook members for hanging articles thereon. A drive system is used for rotating one of the first and second drums, and an automatic control system activates the drive system for a period of time approximately equal to a motor delay time period. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes an electric motor and a pulley and gear system for rotating one of the first and second drums. An electric switch is mounted to the housing and coupled to the electric motor. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a light bulb mounted to the housing for illuminating articles hanging on the first hook members and an automatic lighting means for providing electricity to the light bulb for approximately a lamp delay time period.

Abstract: A rack for an equipment cabinet comprises a rectangular base plate, an identically constructed roof plate and four profiled pillars. For the fastening of the profiled pillars, various fastening means are provided at the base plate and the roof plate. Three groups of four fastening holes each serve as fastening means at the corners of the base plate and the roof plate, as well as respectively three sections of four pairs of stop lugs each, which are allocated to the fastening holes in a definite manner. A fastening bore is provided in each profiled pillar, and the profile of each profiled pillar is provided with at least one profiled rib which, when the profiled pillars are positioned and screwed in, is disposed in a gap between a pair of stop lugs.

Abstract: A tag is provided for a butterfly hook. The hook has a cross-piece located at its free end. The tag has a plate and a hinge. The hinge is removably coupled to the cross-piece by a snap fit. The tag can pivot between a normal position, wherein the tag hangs down, and an up position wherein the tag is held projecting upwardly. The plate has merchandise information on both of its sides. The information relates to the merchandise hanging from the hook. In the normal position, a front side of the tag is displayed to a customer or to store personnel. In the up position, the rear side of the tag is displayed. Merchandise can be placed onto and removed from the hook free of interference by the tag because the tag is able to swing to a position that is generally parallel to the hook and because the tag has a low profile relative to the wire used in the hook.