Abstract: A transportation case for a heavy object. A top portion and a mating bottom portion, are proven to be the bottom portion having a lesser height than the top portion to minimize lift-over height into the bottom portion. The bottom portion employs a substantially frusto-conically shaped cushion projecting upwardly therefrom, toward the top portion. The top portion employs a similar frusto-conically shaped cushion projecting downwardly therefrom, toward the bottom portion, the cushions being substantially aligned. The cushions are adapted to be partially inserted into respective apertures in the heavy object, such as, in an aircraft brake assembly. The bottom portion provides for attachment of a removable skid on an exterior surface thereof, the top portion having a corresponding recess for receiving the skid of another transportation case stacked thereon.

Abstract: A disk storage device includes a first housing portion including a planar upper wall spaced-apart from a planar lower wall, a first side wall connecting mutual first edges of the upper and lower walls together, a second side wall connecting mutual second edges of the upper and lower walls together, and a closed end wall connecting mutual end edges of the upper and lower walls together, the walls cooperating to define a disk holder portion having a front opening for receiving a planar object therein.

Abstract: A golf bag has a configuration is particularly suited for a junior bag, but which can be employed on adult sized bags. A series of fill or partial length dividers loop against a soft, pliable layer with attachment of adjacent dividers in a close relationship, the adjacent dividers also attached to each other along their length to control the shape of a central pocket. Embodiments for four, five, six and seven dividers are disclosed. At the upper end of an inner divider section, an annular stabilization ring is made more stable by a collar ring and its covering material, which is attached both to the stabilization ring and to an upper structure of a golf bag. A rigid outer sleeve may be used to orient the soft pliable material within the golf bag, or a planar expanse of material attached to cover the bottom of the soft pliable layer of material. Alternate shapes for both inner and outer sections include round, oval, ham shaped and rectangular.

Abstract: A display box for a game ball, comprising, at least three side panels, wherein each side panel is integrally connected to at least one other of the side panels along a vertical seam interposed between the connected side panels; each side panel comprising, at least one central panel and at least two end panels, wherein each end panel is integrally connected to the central panel along a horizontal seam; wherein each end panel comprises, at least one support panel and at least two corner panels; wherein each of the corner panels is integrally connected to the support panel along a transverse seam; and a method for assembling the same.

Abstract: A carrying case construction 10 for transporting a lap top computer 100 and associated mouse 101 to a point of use wherein the construction 10 is convertible into an elevated work station for the computer 100 and includes a carrying case unit including a carrying case member 20 dimensioned to receive the computer 100 and mouse 101 and having a lower base element 21 provided with four pivoted and telescoping support legs 30, and a shelf member 40 slidably received within the base element 21 wherein the shelf member 40 is dimensioned to receive the mouse 101 and is further provided with a high friction surface 42 that functions as a mouse pad.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing a wheelchair is provided. The apparatus includes a substantially rigid container dimensioned to receive a wheelchair including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first end, a first wall extending from the first end, a second wall opposite the first wall, a first side panel extending from the first end positioned between the first and second walls and a second side panel opposite the first side panel. The second section includes a first end, a first wall extending from the first end, a second wall opposite the first wall, a first side panel extending from the first end and positioned between the first and second walls and a second side panel opposite the first side panel. The first section is releasably coupled to the second section to form an interior region for receiving a wheelchair.

Abstract: A screw feed belt is used to hold a plurality of screws and includes an elongated strap, a plurality of positioning rings, and a plurality of connecting ribs. The strap is made of a flexible material and is formed with a plurality of spaced-apart and aligned openings, each of which is defined by an annular confining wall. The positioning rings are disposed respectively in the openings. Each of the positioning rings has an inner periphery that defines a positioning hole adapted to permit extension of the shank portion of one of the screws and that is adapted to be in frictional contact with the shank portion, and an outer periphery surrounded by and spaced-apart from the confining wall of the respective opening. The positioning hole has a size smaller than the head portion of the screws so that the positioning ring is adapted to permit the head portion to rest thereon when the screw extends through the positioning hole.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for shipping a container. A support member supports the container in an upright position. A sheet of material is wrapped about the support member and at least a portion of the container such that the sheet of material encompasses the support member and at least a portion of the container. The sheet of material may be secured about the support member and at least a portion of the container. The container may be bondingly secured to the support member.

Abstract: A package of products for mosaic handworks, especially for lists of mosaic tesserae and the like, made up of a lower support element (3) on which the tesserae (2) of a list are laid and provided with edges (30) acting as guiding means for the list, and of a transparent upper element (4) for joining and covering the tesserae which is provided with a retaining edge (40) and with resolvable adhesive means for its association to the tessarae (2) and possibly also to the support element (3) (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A blister package is disclosed that comprises a blister layer having an article receiving blister formed therein for holding medicaments, and a base layer. The blister layer has one or more tearing blisters formed therein and the blister layer is joined to the base layer except in the areas of the article receiving blister and the tearing blisters. The base layer and the blister layer are joined such that opening the blister package to access the medicament requires tearing through one of the tearing blisters and the article receiving blister. The tearing blisters preferably extend from one or more outer edges, which may include the corners, of the blister layer toward said article receiving blister.

Abstract: A container for holding a prescription pills or other medication that includes a cylindrical receptacle, a detachable cap, and a label. A pill holder is positioned beneath the cap, which includes a magnifying lens, through which the interior of the pill holder can be viewed. The label includes the name of the prescribed medicine and a picture of a pill. When the prescription if filled, one pill is placed in the pill holder. The pill and the pill picture can then be compared to determine if the correct medicine has been provided. The label is prepared by providing a processor having a keyboard, a database including data relating to images of a plurality of prescription medicine pills, a label printer, and an unprinted label; entering the name of the prescription medicine into the processor; selecting an image of a pill in the database corresponding to the name; and printing the name and the selected image onto the label.

Abstract: The present invention is a child resistant safety container for blister packs with a housing with an opening, and slides located inside the housing which position and retain several drawers inserted into the opening. A latching mechanism is provided to engage and retain each of the drawers when inserted into the housing. The latching mechanism has cooperating male and female parts located on the drawer and the housing in positions complimentary to each other. The part located on the housing is functionally operable with a latching trigger slidably connected to the housing. Resilient living springs are provided to urge each of the drawers into latching engagement and, when a drawer is pushed in against the spring, moves to partially disengages the drawer. The latching trigger moves the latching mechanism into a second position fully disengaging the drawer for removal. The remainder of the drawers which have not been pushed in remain retained in the safety container by the latching means.

Abstract: A baby food containment box is provided including a base for containing baby food. Also included is a lid removably coupled to the base. A pair of straps are provided for containing a bib within the box. Further, the base has a foam block removably situated therein with a plurality of recesses formed in a top face thereof for containing various items.

Abstract: A dinner tray for safely carrying food, a number of cups and condiments includes a body having substantially flat top surface, a pair of sides, a pair of ends, and a surrounding annular lip. At least two octagonal shaped cup holding compartments having stepped down inner surfaces with slit openings and flat bottom surfaces therein to hold various size cups. A flat food holding surface is recessed into the top surface, and an elongated condiment reservoir is formed in the flat food holding surface extending between the pair of sides. The dinner tray may take several configurations, including one with two cup holding compartments at one end and the condiment reservoir at another end with the flat food holding surface therebetween. Or, the dinner tray may include one or two cup holding compartments at each end and the food holding surface and condiment reservoir formed between the end cup holding compartments.

Abstract: An electrophoresis gel package includes a unitary PVC housing including a cover joined to a holder by a living hinge. A tray that has gel disposed thereon is received into the holder, and the cover then moved to engage the holder and protectively enclose the gel. The housing includes structure which cooperates to limit unintended motion of the gel relative to the tray and to the housing.

Abstract: A combination condom case and fragrance dispenser including a housing having a generally rectangular configuration. The housing is defined by a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, and opposed side walls. The front wall has an opening therein exposing a first compartment. One of the opposed side walls has an opening therein exposing a second compartment. A transparent flexible fragrance tube is slidably disposed within the first compartment. The tube has an open outer end directed outwardly of the opening in the front wall. The open outer end is defined by a plurality of small orifices. The tube holds a quantity of perfume therein. A plunger is disposed within the top wall of the housing above the first compartment. The plunger is adapted for downward urging for applying downward pressure on the flexible fragrance tube to effect outward spraying of the perfume outwardly of the open outer end of the tube. A condom is disposed within the second compartment of the housing.

Abstract: Convective heat transfer enhancement features are formed in trays for carrying and thermally conditioning semiconductor devices or on integrated circuit chip packages. Upward extending ribs, perpendicular to a fluid flow, are formed in the trays and/or packages for increasing the mixing of the fluid flow near the devices under test, thereby enhancing convective heat transfer to or from the devices. Downward extending ribs are also formed in the trays and/or packages. The upward and downward extending ribs formed in the trays are in a staggered relationship for facilitating the stacking of trays. Alternatively, a surface roughness is applied to the trays and/or packages. The surface roughness applied to the packages is such that sufficient smooth regions remain on the packages for allowing pick-and-place machines to handle the packages.

Abstract: A candle package includes a candle holder having a candle therein. The candle holder includes a container having a closed bottom and an open top. A plastic sheet having a bottom wall and opposing sidewalls with the sidewalls including corresponding cutout regions therein is provided. The bottom of the container is positioned to rest on the bottom wall of the sheet, with the sidewalls of the sheet extending upwardly from the bottom wall to capture the container therebetween, with portions of the container extending through the cutout regions. A cover sheet is positioned on top of the container. The cover sheet and sidewalls include corresponding interengaging devices to releasably lock the cover sheet on top of the container and to the sidewalls of the sheet.

Abstract: A process for the separation of minerals of different mineralogical character. The process involves conditioning a milled slurry or a slurry of a flotation concentrate which contains a mixture of valuable sulfidic minerals and non-sulfidic gangue material with an inert/non-oxidizing gas and/or a reducing/deoxifying agent. The conditioning is conducted to achieve a controlled dissolved oxygen content or electrochemical reduction potential conducive to the separation of the valuable sulfidic mineral, non-sulfidic gangue material. The inert/non-oxidizing gas and/or reducing/deoxifying agent may be added to the slurry in a quantity sufficient to increase rejection of the non-sulfidic gangue minerals or to improve the selectivity between the valuable sulfidic minerals and non-sulfidic gangue minerals.

Abstract: An arrangement for automatically, selectably diverting, different-weight checks being transported along a prescribed track with divert-blade means at a prescribed divert-station therealong, said checks comprising "standard" and "non-standard", heavier versions, this arrangement comprising, in combination with the foregoing:weight sense means, disposed along said track, upstream of said divert station, for sensing at least a mass characteristic of passing checks and outputting mass-indicating signals SS representative thereof; actuate means arranged to thrust said blade means across said track and associated actuate-adjust means for adjusting actuation-torque of said actuate means responsive to associated torque-adjust signals AA input thereto; and control means arranged to receive said mass-indicating signals SS, manipulating them and applying associated torque-adjust signals AA to said actuate-adjust means whereby to automatically adjust and control the torque applied to said blade means according to the sen

Abstract: Fiber-containing stock is fed into a hydrocyclone with a wall structure which generates quasi-laminar flow within the hydrocyclone housing. A piezoelectric oscillator introduces ultrasonic waves into the quasi-laminar flow to achieve high volume separation of heavyweight particles from the acceptable fibers with improved differentiation.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating out light materials from mineral raw materials is provided. The apparatus includes a charging device that has a charging tube provided with an eccentrically arranged inlet for tangential introduction of raw material. The apparatus also has an inner chamber for separating out coarse sand received from the charging tube, and an outer chamber that serves for sorting out fine sand pursuant to the fluidized bed process. The outer chamber communicates with an overflow chute of the charging tube via an inclined overflow surface. An impingement body is centrally disposed in the inner chamber while leaving free an outer annular gap. The charging tube opens out centrally above the impingement body. A perforated basket, for adjusting flow resistance, is disposed so as to be displaceable in the axis of the charging tube and bridges a space between the impingement body and the end of the charging tube.

Abstract: A device to drain a fibrous pulp suspension including an arched surface that is impermeable. The arched surface, moreover, is surrounded by a permeable belt. The belt and the arched surface are able to be moved such that there exists a relative velocity between the belt and the arched surface. The arched surface includes recesses that are able to take up quantities of fluid.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for casting a polymeric membrane on the inside surface of porous tubes to provide a permeate filter system capable of withstanding hostile operating conditions and having excellent selectivity capabilities. Any polymer in solution, by either solvent means or melt processing means, is capable of being used in the present invention to form a thin polymer membrane having uniform thickness on the inside surface of a porous tube. Multiple tubes configured as a tubular module can also be coated with the polymer solution. By positioning the longitudinal axis of the tubes in a substantially horizontal position and rotating the tube about the longitudinal axis, the polymer solution coats the inside surface of the porous tubes without substantially infiltrating the pores of the porous tubes, thereby providing a permeate filter system having enhanced separation capabilities.

Abstract: A side rail for closing each of side walls of a substrate cassette of a rectangular configuration is disclosed which is capable of preventing deformation of the side rail and a dimensional error thereof. The side rail includes a partition plate formed on a surface thereof with ribs for receiving a plurality of substrates therein in a manner to space them from each other. The ribs are arranged so as to define partition grooves therebetween. The side rails also includes a cover member arranged for covering the partition plate and including rib covers for covering the ribs and groove covers arranged between the rib covers for covering the partition grooves. Also, a substrate cassette having the side rails incorporated therein is disclosed.

Abstract: My invention relates to a novel configuration of a firewood log, lumber and kindling storage rack that also embodies an accurate measuring device for stacking and storing firewood materials and to inform both firewood material vendors and consumers as to what constitutes a truthful standard bulk quantity purchase transaction that presently is loosely understood by many firewood material vendors who may be unaware of existing standards and knowingly or inadvertently short the consumer an accurate delivery knowing that the consumer has to take the vendor's word for an accurate delivery, and many consumers have no way of verification of delivery accuracy. My invention offers both the vendor and consumer physical proof of an honest transaction and the vendor can insure consumer confidence by having a storage rack stacked with firewood materials and displaying information indicating quantity displayed and attendant cost.

Abstract: A construction device includes a rack secured to one or more rods with one or more couplers. Each coupler includes a bore for receiving the rod, a base portion, a wall extended upward from the base portion and a panel extended downward from the base portion. The bottom portions of the panels are inclined relative to the wall for engaging with the rods and for securing the couplers to the rods. The couplers may further include one or more protrusions for engaging with the grooves formed in the rods and for further securing the coupler to the rod.

Abstract: A display stand assembly comprising a plurality of display stand modules joined together. Each display stand module comprises an upper and lower base having a central portion and a plurality of arms extending outwardly from the central portion. A plurality of vertical posts extend between the end portions of the arms of the upper and lower bases and are connected to the arms of the upper and lower bases with a plurality of hubs. Each hub has a plurality of connectors for receiving the arms of adjacent display stand modules in order to connect the display stand modules to each other. A portion of each hub fits inside one of the vertical posts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for extending and storing a jib of a crane which make it possible to simplify the operation of changing a wire rope. The apparatus includes an end sheave (23), which is detachably attached to the front lower end of a boom (3); a rotating device, (80) for rotating a rotary bracket (30); and a link (123), which vertically rotatably connects the end sheave (23) and the front upper portion of the boom (3) and positions the end sheave (23) above and in front of the boom (3) when the rotary bracket (30) is rotated in the forward direction of the boom (3).

Abstract: The child-resistant package (100) can be readily opened by an adult with a one-hand operation. The pushtab (123, 123'), which together with the interlocking tooth (119) form the child-resistant feature of the package, is placed on the closure (120). Therefore, an adult user may easily depress said pushtab and at the same time disengage said closure to open said package by using only one hand for both operations.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel hot fill plastic container with reinforced bands above and below the vacuum panels to prevent panelling (or crease formation under vacuum after cooling) in the label supporting band area. The container has a substantially cylindrical recessed label supporting portion with multiple circumferentially spaced apart vacuum panels. Each panel includes a flat radially recessed central panel face which collapses radially inwardly under vacuum to reduce the volume of the container during cooling of the contents. A like multiple number of elongate posts are defined between the panels and generally reinforce the panel area, however, the top and bottom ends of the posts must be supported or else creases will form in these areas under vacuum. Accordingly, the invention provides for top and bottom cylindrical bands defining the axial upper and lower extent of the panels and posts.

Abstract: A food packaging system that includes a jar with a mouth opening and a food holding chamber, a screw on lid that is securable over the mouth opening of the jar, and a resilient cupped lifting basket assembly that is positionable within a food holding chamber of the jar. The resilient cupped lifting basket assembly includes a resilient, cupped shaped, molded plastic, basket element and a rigid rectangular cross-sectional, grasping rod. The resilient, cupped shaped, molded plastic, basket element has a resiliently flexible, raised circumferential lip, a plurality of drain holes formed entirely therethrough and a centrally positioned rod connecting disk. The system optionally includes at least one resilient, cup shaped lifting attachment.

Abstract: A temperature distribution equalizing structure of a heat roller in an image forming device such as a laser printer which is capable of preventing, in a simple manner, a decrease in the temperature on both ends of a heat roller installed in the laser printer, includes first and second through apertures respectively formed on a pair of bearings disposed on both ends of the heat roller and a gear disposed on one end of the heat roller to thereby allow a halogen lamp to pass therethrough such that the remaining portions of the bearings and the gear are each closed, for preventing a decrease in temperature on both ends of the heat roller and for simultaneously preventing the halogen lamp from being inclined on an interior of the heat roller.

Abstract: A wire trough for an enclosure for telecommunications or other electrical equipment (such as a building entrance protector) has a latch that is disengaged by the application of a force between the wire trough and the enclosure to remove the wire trough from its full mounting position within a corresponding mounting channel within the enclosure wall. The latch prevents inadvertent removal of the wire trough from within the mounting channel, which, for example, might otherwise result from applying tension to wires retained within the wire trough. In one embodiment, the wire trough and mounting channel have, along each lateral edge, a tongue and a groove that engage one another to guide the wire trough into the mounting channel. In addition, the wire trough and mounting channels may have male and female dimples that help retain the wire trough within the mounting channel at the full mounting position.

Abstract: A box includes a base having an upward extending peripheral fence, a pair of side panels each having a lower portion pivotally coupled to the base, a front panel and a rear panel detachably secured to the base and the side panels. A frame is engaged on top of the panels. A cap and a cover are pivotally coupled to the frame. The cap has one or more openings for voting purposes. The panels may be engaged in the frame and engaged between the base and the cover for forming a compact folding structure that is excellent for storing and transportation purposes.

Abstract: A sealed metal container adapted for use with candles. The container is coated with a layer of sealing compound so that the side and bottom seams of the container do not leak flowable material. The sealing compound contains a mixture of synthetic wax with sufficient adhesive so that the compound bonds to the surface of the container. Appropriate ratios of synthetic wax and adhesive material are mixed together so that the sealing compound has sufficient flexibility. A method for forming a sealed metal container is also provided in which the sealing compound is melted, pressurized, and sprayed through a nozzle toward the interior surface of the container. The container may be preheated and rotated during spraying to ensure complete coverage.

Abstract: An easily-opened can lid includes a cover ring having an outer edge and an inner edge. The inner edge folds inwardly to form an annular flange surrounding a lid opening. A tear-off portion aligned about the annular flange has a lateral area covering the entirety of the lid opening such that the lid opening is smaller than the tear-off portion. An attachment tab is secured at a location on the lateral area of the tear-off portion and an opening ring is secured to that attachment tab. An outside edge of the tear-off portion can be aligned with the inside edge of the cover ring so that the annular flange is entirely covered by the lateral area of the tear-off portion. Heat sealing coatings can be applied to the lateral area of the tear-off portion on a bottom side thereof and to the top side of the annular flange to secure the cover ring to the tear-off portion.

Abstract: A modular, multi-compartment container includes four pre-stamped blanks of material, such as paperboard that may be folded into a preferred orientation and placed into a cooperative arrangement. The blanks of material form a contiguous ring of outwardly-facing compartments and a selectively covered internal chamber. Vertically-aligned pairs of apertures accommodate included hollow tubes. The tubes increase the structural integrity of the container and may be used for storage and display purposes as well. A corrugated base is also included.

Abstract: A cryogenic storage apparatus including housing, inner storage tank which may contain cryogenic fluid such as liquid nitrogen, and a lid which is used to access the storage tank. The lid preferably completely seals the storage tank when in a closed position, and includes a vent path formed between the storage tank and ambient. This vent path leads to the rear of the housing. A flap valve is mounted to the exit point of the vent path to allow escape of evaporated liquid nitrogen as necessary.

Abstract: A container for fluids comprises an outer casing of flexible, pressure resistant material, a gas tight inner casing of flexible material lying inside of the outer casing and being separated therefrom, and a filling connection for filling the inner casing. As a result, the container is collapsible so that filling the container may take place from the collapsed condition and filling is therefore possible without pressure difference while the fluid does not enter an empty space. The egress of gas from the fluid is substantially reduced.

Abstract: A thermal wrap for coolers including a base portion fabricated of an insulated material. The base portion is dimensioned for wrapping around forward, rearward and opposing side walls of a cooler. The base portion includes a forward portion, a rearward portion, a first side portion, and a second side portion. The forward portion has a free leading edge and a trailing edge. The trailing edge is integral with a leading edge of the first side portion. A trailing edge of the first side portion is integral with a leading edge of the rearward portion. A trailing edge of the rearward portion is integral with a leading edge of the second side portion. A cover member is provided that is dimensioned for coupling with a removable cover of the cooler. The cover member has a rectangular main panel. The main panel has a pair of opposed foldable long edges and a pair of opposed foldable short edges. The cover member is secured to the base member whereby the cooler is completely contained therein.

Abstract: A new Beverage Container With Self-Contained Straw for providing a more convenient and sanitary way to consume a canned beverage. The inventive device includes a container body including a bottom and a top with a drink opening therein, a tubular guide member extending upward from the bottom of the container body in vertical alignment with the drink opening, and a buoyant drinking straw positioned within and extending upward from the tubular guide member wherein the buoyant drinking straw is self-extendable through the drink opening when the drink opening is opened.

Abstract: A container for housing produce comprising a generally rectangular bottom, generally rectangular opposed first and second side and end walls extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom, and a pivot member on an upper edge of the first side wall. A lid comprising two panels is provided, each panel having first and second side edges and a hinge edge, the first side edges being detachably and pivotally secured to the pivot member. A hinge operatively connects the hinge edges of the two panels. Resilient flanges are provided on the second side edges of the panels to releasably engage shoulders formed on an upper edge of the second side wall when the lid is closed. To nest multiple containers one within another, the lid is removed from the side wall, folded 180.degree. about its hinge, rotated 90.degree. and placed in the bottom of the container. Another container is then placed in the container and the process is repeated.

Abstract: A stop motion hinge for use on garbage cans utilizes a spring loaded hinge for stop motion of the lid. A spring loaded washer or plate with a series of bumps abuts the sides of the hinge. The sides of the hinge member have a series of apertures to allow the bumps to protrude through. The base member in connection with the hinge also has a series of apertures corresponding to the bumps so that as the hinge is moved, the pressure of the washer will force the bumps to lock into the set of apertures so that the hinge will form a fixed connection with base member when the lid is raised. The hinge is used on garbage cans in connection with the lid so that a lid with stop motion function is created. The hinge is preferably attached by a pop rivet to make installation easy.

Abstract: Apparatus which utilizes the eyelet of a fish hook as the primary means of retaining, storing and dispensing at least one fish hook. The invention integrates mechanically with the structure of the fish hook to limit travel upon the apparatus such that the points of the hooks are continuously covered and the hooks are securely retained regardless of the orientation of the apparatus, until intentionally accessed by a user, thus preventing spillage during change in orientation of the apparatus or when accidentally dropped. The apparatus is intended to be worn external to the person, thus minimizing access time and physical motions needed to obtain a fish hook when needed. Fish hooks retained upon the invention may be rinsed as a group, and the open ends vinyl cover integrated into the apparatus are spaced to allow for natural air circulation upon the hooks to aid in drying after immersion, thus reducing the risk of the hooks being affected by corrosion.

Abstract: A roller mechanism for a lottery ticket machine includes a face plate, a compartment, a roller unit, two position hook bars, a gear unit, and a motor device. The roller unit has a main and a subordinate rollers both provided with a pattern. The motor has a worm to rotate the gear unit and then the rollers. The position hook bars press elastically the subordinate roller to engage the main roller. The main roller rotates the subordinate roller in the reverse direction, rolling out a lottery ticket out from the two rollers. But when a lottery ticket is pulled by external force, the patterns of the rollers clamp the upper and the lower surface of the lottery ticket and increase friction, and the subordinate roller shrinks inward the position hook bars to engage tightly the main roller to prevent the lottery ticket from being pulled out.

Abstract: A pump control apparatus includes a pump coupled at an inlet to a water source and at an outlet to a first dispensing valve and a carbonator via a check valve. A power source is coupled to the pump, and a controller regulates the delivery of power from the power source to the pump. Responsive to a fill signal received from the carbonator, the controller activates the power source to deliver power to the pump at a first predetermined power level. Alternatively, the controller activates the power source to deliver power to the pump at a second predetermined power level in response to a dispense signal received from the first dispensing valve.

Abstract: The present invention is an attachment that can pressurize a beverage container with carbon dioxide or other suitable pressurized gaseous fluid. The attachment has a first threaded opening that can be screwed onto the container and a second opening which can be coupled to either a pressurized gas cartridge or a pressurized gas tank. Extending from the carbonator is a button that is coupled to a valve which controls the flow of gas into the container. The button and valve are coupled to a spring that functions as a regulator which controls the gas pressure within the container. When the button is depressed, the valve is opened and gas flows into the container until the gas pressure overcomes the spring force and closes the valve. Varying the displacement of the button varies the spring force and the gas pressure within the container. The user can thus vary and control the gas pressure of the container by manipulating the button.

Abstract: A system for controlling an amount of liquid poured from a liquid container includes a spout configured for attachment to an opening of a liquid container and for controlling a desired amount of liquid poured from the liquid container. The spout is further configured to emit signals containing activity information. A receiver is configured to receive the signals, and a computer is coupled to the receiver, for processing the signals into text for viewing. The present invention further provides a method of controlling liquid flow from a liquid container, including the steps of: (a) determining an amount of liquid which is to be poured from a liquid container; (b) transmitting activity information signal corresponding to a predetermined activity; (c) remotely receiving the activity information signal of step (b); and (d) processing the activity information signal of step (c) into readable form.

Abstract: An automatic soap dispensing device, particularly a device which can be activated by photoelectric or infrared sensor via a control circuit, i.e., a motor reducing gear set in a drive device driving a drive wheel with a considerable torque at low speed so that an eccentric wheel on the drive wheel can push a squeezer set which in turn squeeze a soap hose to dispense liquid soap accordingly; and a micro switch is touched when the drive wheel is rotated to a certain angle to stop the motor, upon which the squeezer set returns its initial position by the inherent elasticity of the hose without any need to engage any gear with the reducing gear set and possibility of seizure between gears which may adversely affect operation of the soap dispensing device.