Abstract: An animal ear tag wherein the head of the ear tag is engaged by a driving pin of the applicator, which is guided by an open slot or channel into an aperture in the head and into a bore extending towards a tip portion of the head. This allows easier fitment of the tag to an applicator in the circumstances where cross-infection through contact between the applicator pin and the animal's ear is not an issue.

Abstract: A picture frame assembly has a border with recesses for holding coins. The border consists of an internally mounted framing component having a plurality of circular recesses formed therein. The internal edges of the framing component are designed to slightly overlap the edges of the picture or photo to be framed, while the external edges are designed to fit under the external border of the frame. A backing member immediately adjacent the framing component cooperates with the apertures formed in the framing component to create recessed into which coins may be placed. The date of the coins coincides with the date of the photo or picture and thus provide an indication of the date of the photo or picture. The backing member is held in position relative to the framing component by a clamp, which also serves to bind the frontal border and glass plate in position thereby completing the frame assembly.

Abstract: A small dot or disk flip dot display element and a method of making a flip dot display formed of such elements is shown where the disks or dots flip between an ON position showing a bright surface and an OFF position showing a dark surface. The dots are flipped by electromagnets having poles with a first coil wound thereon for producing a reversible magnetic field operating the flip dots. A second coil is wound on the poles in series with the first coil. The second coil is dipped in molten solder to form an electrical contact for energizing the first coils, and for mounting the elements to a circuit board. Separate terminal pins are not required for electrical connections to the coils, thus allowing flip dots as small as 5 mm or less to be used.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating a display panel is disclosed comprising an elongated housing for an illuminating assembly having a generally U-shaped cross-section, an open side and a light reflecting interior surface disposed around and forward of the perimeter of the display panel such that the open side of the housing substantially faces the front display surface of the display panel; a light source within the housing wherein light is radiated through the open side of the housing toward the front display surface of the display panel; and a frame attached to the perimeter of the display panel for supporting the housing in a pivotable relationship with the frame. The housing may be pivoted away from the front display surface of the display panel. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the elongated housing is configured in a plurality of elongated segments disposed in end-to-end relationship around the perimeter of the display panel.

Abstract: A multi-layer, multi-web, laser printable, form with an identification band blank comprises a multi-layered web die cut with a first paper label portion for receiving a printed image and an adhesive backed transparent film layer approximately twice the width of the paper layer so that upon separation from a carrier, the transparent film may be folded over and completely encapsulate the paper layer to moisture proof it and protect it. The transparent film layer includes a pair of adhesive backed tabs at the ends to facilitate its attachment about a patient's wrist or ankle. Multiple wristbands, or identification band blanks, are included on the same sheet to provide a form that is particularly suited for a pediatric admission. In an alternate embodiment, a panel is die cut into the transparent film layer so that upon separation of the wristband from the form, the panel remains adhered and it pulls away to form a window.

Abstract: A frame system for displaying panels such as signs, artwork, photographs, text etc., on a surface such as a wall. Two long tracks have fasteners for fastening them to a surface. Two corresponding cover bars are shaped to slide longitudinally over the tracks while being retained on the tracks. The cover bars have lengthwise grooves for supporting edges of one or more panels between opposite cover bars while allowing the panels to slide along the grooves. Caps are fastened over the ends of the cover bars with removable, tamper resistant, fasteners to prevent the cover bars from being slid out of the tracks until the caps are removed. The system may be mounted on a surface with the tracks horizontal, vertical or any angle in between. While the tracks will ordinarily be mounted parallel to each other, they may be mounted at angles to each other to accommodate panels of shapes other than rectangular.

Abstract: A protective display system for displaying a plurality of substantially planar display cards and methods for making the same are provided. The unitary protective display system comprises at least a first pair of transparent panels, and a flexible living hinge. Each of the panels has a front face, a back face, and at least one straight peripheral edge. At least one of the panels is an envelope which is adapted to receive at least one display card. Each one of the panels are opposed to one another such that each of the at least one straight peripheral edge are opposed edges. The flexible living hinge is located along at least a portion of the straight peripheral edge of each panel, and is interposed therebetween such that at least one of the envelopes is rotatable about the flexible living hinge. The flexible living hinge also has greater flexibility than each of the panels.

Abstract: A flat display panel and a frame for the display panel are formed from a single blank of sheet material such as paperboard. The frame includes a support panel positioned behind the display panel and interconnected frame elements forming a recess accommodating the display panel and projecting outwardly from the display panel.

Abstract: A picture frame for supporting and displaying a photograph or other similar item includes a frame body having a plurality of individual frame members which are affixed together. The frame body is constructed of metal and is shaped to define a center opening in which the photograph is positioned. A transparent glass plate is mounted onto the frame body over the center opening to protect the photograph without impeding visibility. For decorative purposes, text is shaped from a soft metal and is soldered onto the frame body around the center opening. In addition, a plurality of colored glass panels are mounted onto the frame body around the center opening. Furthermore, a plurality of flowers are disposed between a pair of spaced apart glass panels which, in turn, are mounted onto the frame body around the center opening.

Abstract: Shown is a locking, grip-enclosed safety device for a firearm. The grip-enclosed mechanism has an externally-operable locking selector which is operable by a user to be locked into distinct armed and unarmed positions. The locking selector actuates a mechanical trigger/firing mechanism interruption member between distinct armed and unarmed positions.

Abstract: A one-piece trigger lock adapted to be inserted into a trigger guard of a gun is disclosed. The trigger lock has a keyway into which a key may be engaged for moving the lock mechanism between the locked and release positions. The key may be a ring-key. The key can unlock the trigger lock by pressing against the keyway. The trigger lock may have a safety feature which may include multiple lock-pins, a design which prevents the trigger lock from being disassembled unless it is in the unlocked position, or a behind-the-trigger safety wedge. A method for using the trigger lock is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of releasing the locking mechanism of the trigger lock, moving the trigger lock from the locked to the release position, pushing the trigger lock away from the trigger guard area of a gun, and placing the trigger finger inside the trigger guard area in one swift, fluid, easy motion.

Abstract: A firing pin locking mechanism that can be used on firearms. Controlled by a key, the internal locking device blocks all movement of the firing pin assembly striker, preventing the firing arm from discharging. The mechanism primarily comprises a striker-locking guide, key plate assembly, key, and decocking button. Utilizing the key, the authorized user has the ability to set the firearm in a “unlocked” or “locked” mode. The internal locking mechanism is utilized as a means to prevent the movement of a firearm's firing pin assembly when activated by the trigger mechanism. The present invention is primarily utilized with semi-automatic firearms that have an enclosed striker assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for securing a firearm against unauthorised removal and/or firing and for securing and/or storing objects against unauthorised removal, which comprises a locking device (9, 10, 14) and an identification device (11, 16). The identification device (11, 16) is designed for the wireless exchange at least of unambiguous identification codes (30, 36) and comprises at least one transmission and/or receiving unit (18, 19, 20) assigned to an authorised user and another to the identification device (11, 16). At a distance or in a distance range between the transmission and/or receiving units (18, 19, 20) of 0 to 1000 mm, preferably 0 to 50 mm and corresponding identification codes (30, 36) of the transmission and/or receiving unit (19) of the user and the transmission and/or receiving unit (18, 20) of the identification device (11, 16) the locking device (9, 10, 14) is deactivated by the identification device (11, 16).

Abstract: A barrel assembly (10) having a plurality of projectiles (11) stacked axially within the barrel (12) together with discrete selectively ignitable propellant charges (13) for propelling the projectiles (11) sequentially through the muzzle of the barrel (12) is provided with adjacent projectiles (11) separated from one another by locating means (13) independent of the projectiles. The locating means may be a solid propellant charge (13) located between adjacent projectiles or it may be a rigid casing (122) for the propellant. When subject to an in-barrel load a rear skirt portion of the active projectile (11) is expanded outwardly by the interaction between an inwardly reducing recess (14) formed in the rear end of a projectile and the nested complementary leading portion of the propellant charge (13) or propellant casing (122).

Abstract: There is provided a deer tail decoy which simulates the communicating and motion characteristics of a deer's tail. The decoy includes flexible and paired front and rear tail-shaped light colored background and dark inlaid materials, each of which is frayed or slit about their peripheral margins to provide contrasting inner and outer flaps which flutter in the wind. The top section of the decoy includes a rigid support such as a wire so as to permit the decoy to flag in the wind. When secured to a mounting site with a cord or wire, the wind blown deer tail decoy partially rotates about the wire, swings as a pendulum, ripples through its entire fabric structure and creates contrasting fluttering and flapping in the wind so as to emulate a deer's tail in motion.

Abstract: A fishing rod comprises a hollow tubular body having first and second open end portions. The fishing rod further comprises a first member provided at the first open end portion of the tubular body and a second member provided at the second open end portion of the tubular body. A rod blank extends through the first member and the tubular body and terminates at a terminal portion which is disposed in the second member. The rod blank is fixed to the first member and elastically suspended by the second member. An air gap is formed around the rod blank in the tubular body so that a vibration is generated on the rod blank by a strike and transmitted along the rod blank to pass through the first member and reach the terminal portion of the rod blank. The vibration is then reflected from the terminal portion of the rod blank and transmitted along the rod blank reversely toward the first member to be amplified by a resonance. The first member receives the vibration amplified by the resonance.

Abstract: A fishing lure is described containing a cast of a natural bait encased in a castable transparent material designed in hydrodynamically correct shapes and to operate at different depths by utilizing an adjustable buoyancy device. A cast of a natural bait being the embodiment of a natural bait in the form of a castable material taken from the cast of a natural bait and then painted, to which an adjustable buoyancy device is incorporated by containment within the lure or attachment to the lure of a sealed air chamber wherein the adjustable portion consists of a cylinder which is threaded on the inside to accommodate a set screw/gasket seal combination. Rotation of the set screw varies the lure's buoyancy by compressing the air in the air chamber thus varying the fluid displacement volume of the lure and also changing the center of gravity of the lure. Alternatively, the cast can be of a part of the natural bait or a section or surface texture of the bait.

Abstract: A live animal trap includes only two basic parts, an elongate hollow tube and a pivot support stand on which the tube is pivotally mounted. The tube has a first, closed end for holding bait and a second, open end. The tube is pivotally mounted on the stand for rotation about a horizontal pivot axis transverse to the tube axis. The pivot axis is located closer to the first end of the tube than the second end. When the stand is placed on a support surface, the longer end of the tube will be slightly heavier, so that the second end of the tube will pivot downwardly into a set position in which the tube is inclined upwardly with the second end contacting the support surface. An animal can enter the open second end of the tube and move towards the bait. When the animal passes the pivot axis, the first end of the tube becomes heavier and pivots downwardly, moving the second end upwardly, until the tube reaches a vertical, actuated position with the animal trapped in the first, bottom end of the tube.

Abstract: A holder for isolating an article from a surface is comprised of a receiving member for retaining an article in a position removed from a surface. A crawling arthropod-deterring component is applied at least adjacent to lower periphery of the receiving member. A base situated below the receiving member supports and stabilizes the receiving member and distributes a load applied by the retained article.

Abstract: A Christmas tree stand construction (10) including a housing member (20) in the shape of a miniature house and having a roof (21) provided with an enlarged chimney (22) having a central opening (23) and a plurality of peripheral apertures (24) dimensioned to receive fastening elements (41) for captively engaging the trunk (101) of a Christmas tree (100) in an upright fashion within the chimney (22); wherein, the central opening (23) in the chimney (22) is adapted to be in open fluid communication with an enlarged fluid reservoir (40) in the case of a live cut Christmas tree (100) or adapted to receive a cup-shaped receptacle element (42) that supports the bottom of the trunk (101) of an artificial tree.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for forming a decorative covering about a flower pot or a floral grouping from a sheet of material, the sheet of material having printed thereon a graphic image that is prominently displayed on a selected portion of the decorative covering. The graphic image may be a masterpiece of art produced by one of the Great Masters of the Renaissance, at least a portion of a musical score, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A sleeve used to wrap items such as potted plants. The sleeve may have an open or closed bottom. When closed, the bottom may have a gusset for allowing expansion upon the depositing of the pot into the sleeve. The sleeve has a detachable upper portion. The sleeve has a bonding material disposed upon an inner and/or outer portion of the sleeve for crimping the sleeve adjacent the pot to hold the sleeve about the pot.

Abstract: A plant packaging method providing a tubular sleeve having excess material therein and attaching the sleeve to a potted plant via a bonding material.

Abstract: A flower pot arrangement, comprising a base and a flower pot. The base includes at least one side wall and a bottom surface engaging the at least one side wall and forming a holding region therewith. The bottom surface includes a plurality of ribs and a plurality of projections protruding into the holding region. The flower pot includes a lower surface and a side wall. The lower surface have a plurality of channels and a plurality of depressions. When the flower pot is in a first position, the plurality of ribs on the bottom surface of the base mate with the plurality of channels on the flower pot and the plurality of projections on the bottom surface of the base mate with the depressions on the flower pot. When the flower pot is in a second position, the plurality of projections on the bottom surface of the base mate with the depressions on the flower pot while the plurality of ribs on the bottom surface of the base do not mate with the plurality of channels on the flower pot.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a window guard system is disclosed. The window guard is mounted about the exterior of a window to its frame. The window guard is designed to be have the capability to be opened from the inside. A locking mechanism with three lock subassemblies is provided. A first locking element includes a sliding rod which immobilizes the second lock. The second locking element includes a position dependent sliding member which secures the third lock. The third lock is a pin which must be appropriately rotated in order to be removed when the second locking element is slid to a specific position. At this point, after opening the three locks comprising the locking mechanism, the window guard may be opened by pushing on the now released side causing rotation about the hinge members on the other side. The locking mechanism must be opened in a specific order in order to open the window guard. Once the window guard has been opened, one may egress the building or clean the window or window guard assembly.

Abstract: Movement device (10) to selectively close blinds or jalousies oscillating in a wing (25) for doors or windows, comprising at least a movement rod (14) able to be constrained to the blinds or jalousies (12) and a plurality of connection elements (15) each one able to join the rod (14) to each of the blinds (12); the connection element (15) comprises a rotary element (15c) including at least a pin element (23) able to be inserted into a mating hole (20) made in the relative blind (12), an anchorage element (15a) including a body able to be inserted into a seating (16) made in the inner side of the rod (14) and an intermediate element (15b) able to connect the rotary element (15c) and the anchorage element (15a), and with respect to which intermediate element (15b) the rotary element (15c) is able to rotate during the movement of the blinds (12).

Abstract: A door closing apparatus that is adapted to be disposed on a vehicle door having a door inner panel and an indoor trim includes a door lock mechanism having a latch, a pawl and a latch lever fixedly secured to a rotary shaft of the latch, a bracket adapted to be supported in a fixed relationship with respect to the door panel, and a passive lever rotatably supported by the bracket and provided with a free end portion adapted to contact the latch lever, and a drive source which rotates the passive lever. A shaft portion rotatably supports the passive lever with respect to the bracket, and a nut threadedly engages the shaft portion and is removable from the shaft portion, with the nut being positioned at a side of the bracket facing the indoor trim. In the event the latch lever is unable to rotate (e.g., due to disconnection of an electrical wire or motor malfunction), the indoor trim of the vehicle door can be partially peeled off and the nut removed to manually move the passive lever.

Abstract: A vehicle door module adapted to support mechanisms such as a window raiser (12) and to be applied in a sealed manner on the surround of two inner openings (7,9) of a box structure of the door includes two distinct panels (3,4) interconnected by a rigid structure (5,6). Each panel is adapted to support components (13,19) of the mechanisms and to be applied in a sealed manner on a respective one of the openings (7,8) of the box structure (9), which has a contour complementary to the contour of the each panel. The window raiser (12) may be of the “double lift” type having two guide rails (13,14) each mounted on a respective panel (3,4). This division into two parts (3,4) reduces the amount of plastics material required and reduces the manufacturing cost of the module (1) while a rigid structure (11) between the two openings (7,8) of the door increases the rigidity of the latter.

Abstract: A system for fixing sun protection cloths to produce shade on projecting balconies of houses wherein two guiding elements extending parallel to each other and set at different heights are used, the lower guiding element being borne by stretching or retaining devices fixed to the balcony guard-rail or to the said guard-rail hand rail. The stretching or retaining devices consist of a supporting base, a retaining arm so that it can move on the support base, the guiding element being pulled by the movement of said retaining arm. In another embodiment or as a complement, the supporting base can be made to pivot about the hand rail.

Abstract: An easily constructed highly secure, walk-in vault uses pre-cast panels. A door frame is molded into one of the panels. The panels have interlocking joints with adjacent panels. The interlocking joints are protected with continuous, double burglary-proof seams situated in the interior of the vault. Abutting panels are securely held together by metal rods that penetrate the interlocking joints.

Abstract: A damping device receiving viscous fluid in an annular gap between a housing and a rotary member within the housing and converting a dynamic energy of the rotary member into a thermal energy is provided. The damping device is constructed to make it possible to move a sealing unit for sealing the annular gap in response to a pressure of the viscous fluid, to change the volume of the annular gap to suppress an adverse affect concomitant with the pressure increase of the viscous fluid to the sealing unit and to enhance reliability and durability of the damping device.

Abstract: The plastic back-up shear plate is laterally disposed with a spring fit into the outwardly facing mouth of a metal window frame. The mouth is defined by the window frame. The shear plate has laterally disposed opposite outer edge portions which are interlockable on corresponding outer wall elements of hollow body metal window frame. In a perpendicular direction, the back-up shear plate has opposing edge portions which interlock on window frame mouths having a slightly different dimension. The shear plate is constructed and arranged to fit, with appropriate change in orientation, window frames of two different mouth openings. Multiple window frame mouths, on different window frames, are accommodated by a multiple sided back-up plate.

Abstract: An article holder includes a base to be attached to an inner side portion of a frame and at lease two clip members to be assembled to the base with a space therebetween. The clip members receive therein engaging projections of projecting pieces provided at an article while elastically expanding. Also, the clip members include inserting portions having engaging portions to be engaged with the engaging projections of the projecting pieces through rebounding at terminal positions to which the projecting pieces are inserted. Moreover, the clip members are rotatably assembled to the base. Thus, in case a window glass is curved to have a curved inner side on a passenger's compartment side, the article can be held corresponding to the curve by changing the engaging positions of a plurality of engaging portions with respect to the article.

Abstract: An in-fill panel arrangement is designed for post and beam furniture systems of the type having overhead beams supported on vertical posts. Each of the beams has a lowermost face with a horizontal slot extending therealong, and each of the posts includes outwardly extending flanges having an end face with a slot extending vertically therealong. Beam-to-post connectors are attached to the opposite ends of the beams, and are detachably retained in the slots in the posts to mount the beams on the posts. Rigid in-fill panels are shaped to be positioned directly below the beams and above the floor to partition the space into individual work areas. Panel mounting brackets are detachably retained in the slots in the posts and the beams, and are connected with the in-fill panels.

Abstract: An integral, one-piece, multi-layered shingle and method of fabrication from a planar sheet of shingle material, e.g., asphalt. The planar sheet comprises a base portion having first and second, parallel, lateral edges, with plural elongated tabs extending from the first lateral edge. The plural elongated tabs are uniquely different but each features a side edge midportion perpendicular to the first lateral edge. Extending from the second lateral edge are a like plurality of short tabs, where the short tabs are laterally offset from the elongated tabs. In a roof placement mode, the elongated tabs are first folded onto the base portion at a midpoint thereof, then reversely bent back upon themselves to form a three layer section. To complete the fabrication, the base portion is folded toward the folded elongated tabs such that the short tabs are positioned adjacent at least one elongated tab to form a second section of two layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking system for mechanical joining of floorboards (1, 1′) which have a body (30), a lower balancing layer (34) and an upper surface layer (32). A strip (6) is integrally formed with the body (30) of the floorboard (1) and extends under an adjoining floorboard (1′). The strip (6) has a locking element (8), which engages a looking groove (14) in the underside of the adjoining floorboard (1′) and forms a horizontal joint. A tongue (38) and a tongue groove (36) form a vertical joint between upper and lower plane-parallel contact surfaces (43, 45) and are designed in such manner that the lower contact surfaces (45) are on a level between the upper side of the locking element (8) and a plane containing the underside (3) of the floorboard. The invention also relates to a floorboard having such a locking system, a floor made of such floorboards, as well as a method for making such a locking system.

Abstract: A connector that securely ties together sheathing and the underlying structural members on a building. The connector consists of a rafter web on the bottom that can be attached to the vertical face of a structural member. A right angle bend connects to a normal web that aligns against the edge of sheathing. Another right angle bend connects to an offset web and sheathing web that can be attached to the broad surface of sheathing and underlying member. The connector can fit on a variety of thickness or shape of sheathing, and a variety of beam widths. The connector helps prevent and transfer uplift and lateral forces during strong winds and seismic movements.

Abstract: A process for constructing a wall, floor or ceiling in situ. The process includes the steps of erecting a substantially rigid frame (10) and attaching fiber reinforced cementitious sheets (50) to the front and rear faces of the frame to form a void (60) therebetween. This void (60) is then filled with a lightweight aggregate concrete slurry and allowed to cure. The sheets are adapted to absorb sufficient moisture from the lightweight aggregate slurry to provide natural adherence of the concrete slurry to the sheets without substantially losing their structural integrity during setting and curing of the concrete slurry.

Abstract: A drum of a medicine sharing and packing device wherein a plurality of tablet cassettes 1a are arranged and passages are formed to guide tablets down, comprises a barrel-shaped drum body 1c formed in two circular arc shapes facing each other and auxiliary drums 1e mounted on the inner sides of opening portions 1d of the drum body 1c. The drum body 1c has the opening portions 1d formed on both sides facing each other and a plurality of tablet cassettes 1a are arranged detachably on the outer circumferential surface of the drum body 1. A plurality of tablets cassettes 1a are also arranged detachably on the circumferential surfaces of the auxiliary drums 1e.

Abstract: A unit (3) for sterilizing strip packaging material (2) with preapplied opening devices (5) on a packaging machine (1) for packaging pourable food products, the unit (3) having a bath (8) for containing a sterilizing agent in which the material (2) is fed continuously, and an aseptic chamber (15) having an input (12) connected to an output of the bath (8); the aseptic chamber (15) houses two drying rollers (20) cooperating with opposite faces of the material (2) and having respective recesses (20a) at a longitudinal portion (2a) of the material (2) fitted with the opening devices (5), and two nozzles (27) for directing sterile air onto the longitudinal portion (2a) of the material (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging apparatus for wrapping flat articles, such as books, in a cardboard-made flat package blank, including first flaps remaining on the inside and second flaps remaining on the outside. The packaging apparatus comprises a supply station for package blanks, including alignment and centering elements for a bundle of package blanks and feed means for delivering the blanks from the bundle one by one onto a packaging line, an opening mechanism for the inner flaps of package blanks, a supply station for feeding one or more articles, or a consignment, onto each package blank, means for folding and bending the inner flaps around the consignment means for turning the package blank through 90° relative to its advancing direction, and means for folding and bending the outer flaps around the consignment on top of the inner flaps. The packaging apparatus is provided with first measuring elements capable of measuring the package blank for its width lateral to the travel direction.

Abstract: During the production of cuboid-shaped packages, in particular bundle packages made of thin cardboard, it is necessary to form sharp-edged package edges (44, 45), namely those having a right-angled cross-section. This is ensured by means of a folding aid, namely by edge supports (40, 41), around which the folding flaps (27, 28) are folded to form the package edges (44, 45). The edge supports (40, 41) are retracted from their supporting position after folding is completed and the package is finished.

Abstract: Through a chemical vapor deposition process, a tubular graphite body is fabricated as a hydrogen storage element that comprises a tubular graphite body forming an elongated shell and at least one metal plug closing an open end of the elongated shell so as to form a closed inside space for storing hydrogen gas.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing tube-shaped packages made of flexible material, characterized in that an annular portion is pushed inward in a U-shaped arrangement at at least one closed end of a tube-shaped package, said annular portion being at least partially heat-sealed to the remaining part of the package at facing portions thereof. An apparatus for carrying out the method. A package obtained with the method and the apparatus.

Abstract: A composite container having a detachable liner and a method for making the container are provided according to the present invention. The method includes providing a tubular body ply formed of a paperboard material and adhering the liner ply using a standard adhesive applicator. The method also includes heating a heat-releasable adhesive disposed between the liner ply and the body ply such that the liner ply substantially releases from the body ply. The liner ply remains adhered to the opposed ends of the container, thus providing a free medial portion between the opposed ends that can move inwardly if a negative pressure is created within the sealed container, thus equalizing the pressure within the container with that outside the container.

Abstract: During the fastening of a cap (2) on a container (1), the container (1) and the cap (2) are positioned in a starting position in relation to one another and subsequently connected to one another in a positive-locking and preferably also non-positive manner. The cap (2) is held during the positioning by a clamping grip. The positioned cap (2) is taken over by a non-clamping holding mechanism (5), and the clamping grip of the cap (2) is released before the positive-locking and preferably also non-positive connection.

Abstract: This device includes a single enclosure (7) containing and carrying the reservoir (A), the dispenser (B), and the distributor (C) made of cylindrical and rotary brushes (39a to 39c), and the dispenser (B) having two parallel flaps (15, 16) which come into closure contact against the upstream transverse wall (12a) of the enclosure (7), near to the blister sheet (5), and are linked, by their posterior ends, to independent motors (18, 19) able to move the flaps in one direction or the reverse, the control of the opening and closing of each flap (15 and 16) reacting, in respect of the upper flap (15), to a volumetric sensor (34) detecting the quantity of tablets accumulated in the buffer bay (40) and, in respect of the lower flap, to a sensor (38) disposed above the blister sheet (5), upstream of the first brush (39a).

Abstract: An adjustable mowing and trimming apparatus is presented having a wheel adjust mechanism and trimming assembly. The apparatus includes a housing to which at least two wheels are rotatably mounted at opposite sides of the wheel adjust mechanism. The wheel adjust mechanism includes a pair of wheel brackets having a C-shaped configuration, each of which pivotally attaches to the housing and is provided with an outwardly extending axle for supporting a wheel. A tie rod attaches at respective opposite ends to the wheel brackets. A slotted bracket is attached to the tie rod and movable in response to a movable arm to reorient the wheels on either side of the housing. The trimming assembly is mounted at a front portion of the housing and includes a spindle assembly rotatably attached to a shaft, which is fixedly attached to the housing.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a front wheel suspension system as well as a rear wheel suspension system. A load compensation adjuster is employed as part of the rear wheel suspension system that compensates for riders having significantly differing weights, as well as for weight changes occurring during the mowing operation, such as from grass clippings accumulating in a grass catcher bag.

Abstract: A harvesting machine, especially a self-propelled pick-up chopper for picking up and chopping corn, wilted grass, green feed and similar harvested material includes a feeding housing, which is disposed ahead of a chopping device and accommodates feeding rollers, which can be driven. In order to have created a harvesting machine, which can be adapted to different use conditions, provisions are made so that more than two pairs of feeding rollers are provided, which are disposed consecutively in the feed-conveying direction and the upper rollers of which in each case can be driven over a common driving mechanism the common driving mechanism for adjusting the height of the upper rollers, having at least one driving element, which passes through the feeding housing and the position of which can be changed, and this driving element and the upper rollers being disposed so that they can be shifted by sliding in each case in guides at the side of the feeding housing.