Abstract: A parts separator is provided for separating undesired heavy material from wet chips. The parts separator is adapted to be attached to a centrifugal separator, and includes a first chute member having a top portion and a bottom portion and including spaced open first and second chute ends. The first end is adapted to receive wet chips to be centrifuged and the second end is adapted to be connected to a centrifugal parts separator. The parts separator also includes a heavy material drop out opening disposed in the first chute member bottom portion. The first chute member top has at least one opening disposed therein. The parts separator also includes a second chute member having spaced open first and second ends. The first end of the second chute member is adapted to receive wet chips to be separated and the second chute member end is attached to the first chute member at the location of the opening in the first chute top portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for sorting particles. The apparatus includes a magnet mechanism for separating the particles with a magnetic force. The apparatus includes an electric mechanism for separating particles with an electrical force disposed adjacent to the magnet mechanism. The apparatus includes a mechanism for providing the particles to the magnet mechanism and the electric mechanism. The providing mechanism is engaged with the magnet mechanism and the electric mechanism. A method for sorting particles. The method includes the steps of providing the particles to a magnet mechanism and electric mechanism disposed adjacent to the magnet mechanism. Then there is the step of separating the particles with the magnetic force from the magnet mechanism and the electric force from the electric mechanism.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a large stationary, aggregate processing screening tower by fabricating weldment modules and preassembling them with aggregate processing equipment internal within the weldment modules, transporting the preassembled weldment modules to a field work site where the tower is to be erected on a foundation, aligning the modules and stacking the modules in layers and then bolting adjacent modules together. A large stationary, aggregate processing screening tower has weldment modules preassembled with aggregate processing equipment internal within the modules. The preassembled modules are stacked up on one another and secured together and can receive aggregate product at the top module and the product is processed by screening and sizing as it moves downwardly by gravity through the modules and their processing equipment for final clarification and collection of the product.

Abstract: A bill arranger is provided that includes a loader for loading bills and feeding the bills one by one; a conveyer for conveying the bills fed from the loader; a discriminating device for discriminating the bills conveyed by the conveyer; a plurality of stackers for stacking the bills, which are conveyed by the conveyer, so that the bills can be removed; an operating device for selecting one of sorting process modes which defines a method of sorting the bills loaded in the loader; a controller for delivering the bills, which are fed from the loader, to one of the stackers, by the conveyer, based on the results of the discrimination by the discriminating device, according to the sorting process mode selected by the operating device; and guides, provided in the stackers, which are movable by the weight of the stacked bills delivered into the stackers from the conveyer.

Abstract: A support unit includes an outer panel intended to lie in a vertical plane when in use, the outer panel having a straight, horizontal lower edge. The support unit further includes an inner panel extending generally at right angles to the outer panel and connected thereto along a portion of the lower edge of the outer panel which is adjacent one end of that edge. The inner panel has structure defining a first horizontal contact plane on the upper side of the inner panel, and a second horizontal contact plane on the lower side of the inner panel. These two planes are substantially parallel. The preferred embodiment further includes a flange adjacent the mid-region of the outer panel and extending generally parallel with the two contact planes. In the preferred embodiment, the flange is flat and has a top surface which contains a hypothetical line extending at right angles to the outer panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an storage adapter used for engaging and supporting the stock/frame assembly of both the Contender® or Encore® brands of Thompson/Center Arms, Inc.® firearms. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stock/frame assembly is stored in a vertical position above the floor of the gun cabinet/safe through the use of two individual components: (i) a novel storage adapter and (ii) a storage receiver which was previously-disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/705,081. The storage adapter component is comprised of a first end and a second end. The storage adapter engages, supports, and secures the stock/frame assembly by making use of the hinge pin of the firearm and a securing means (preferably a securing strap) to secure the stock/frame assembly to the second end of the storage adapter. The storage adapter, by use of a hanging means (preferably a hanging pin) in its first end, is then placed into (i.e.

Abstract: A window shelf system includes a pair of elongate shelf mounting tracks, each track defining a plurality of notches. An upper support arm is attached to the back side of each track adjacent a top thereof, each upper support arm having a downwardly extending flange for insertion between an upper trim molding segment and a wall such that the mounting tracks may be hung from the trim typically mounted to a wall above a window. Shelf support arms releasably mate with the notches for selectably determining a height for supporting a shelf board thereon. Length-adjustable lower support arms are attached to back sides of respective tracks adjacent a bottom thereof for displacing lower ends of the tracks from the wall. Each mounting track includes a telescopic support leg which may be extended to support the weight of the system and articles placed on the shelf board.

Abstract: A work environment provides a work area and a workstation. An information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels may pivot and translate to selectively display information. The display panels may extend from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance for a seated worker. Containers may be coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the containers adapted to include at least one display panel. The display panel may present information, which can selectively be presented for display by movement of the containers. The display panels may include a display board. A docking area may be positioned along the track system and configured to partially conceal the display panels.

Abstract: The pipe-laying vehicle 1 includes a lower vehicle body 2, a driver's cab, and a jib 10 which is supported on the lower vehicle body 2, can be raised and lowered about a horizontal axis 11, and can be swivelled about a vertical pivot axis by a live ring. On the outer end of the jib 10, a sheave head 31 is provided with a deflection pulley 26 and a sheave 28, and can be swivelled as a whole relative to the jib 10 about an adjustment axis 32 that extends in the longitudinal direction of the jib 10. A mechanically or hydraulically actuated locking device selectively locks the pivot position of the sheave head 31 relative to the jib 10. As a result of the swivel capability of the jib 10 and of the sheave head 31, the pipe laying work can be performed more simply and quickly.

Abstract: A reusable and returnable container for holding product therein during shipment and then being returned for reuse comprises a body having at least two opposing and moveable side structures, which are configured for being selectively moved into an erected position for shipment and moved into a collapsed position for reducing the size of the container for return. A dunnage structure spans between the side structures and is operably coupled to the side structures for moving to an erected position for receiving product when the side structures are erected and moving to a collapsed position in the body when the side structures are collapsed so that the dunnage remains with the container when returned. The dunnage structure has an open end facing at least one side structure of the body, and the side structure defines an open area which is in alignment with the dunnage structure open end for accessing the dunnage structure and transferring product into and out of the dunnage structure from a side of the container.

Abstract: A cooking vessel has a container having an encircling container margin bent outwardly and with a cover having an encircling cover margin bent outwardly. The container can be closed airtight by the cover with the aid of a closing mechanism acting on the container margin and cover margin. The closing mechanism comprises a closure ring extending over the container circumference with a C-profile cross section open radially inwardly, which, with the aid of an actuating mechanism, can be moved from an open position with greater diameter, in which the cover can be lifted from the container, into a closed position with lesser diameter, in which the container margin and the cover margin are clamped together by interspacing a sealing ring between a lower flank and an upper flank of the closure ring.

Abstract: A food pan and cover, the food pan having a peripheral web and a wall extending upwardly from the web on which the cover is seated. The cover has an opening that receives a sliding lid. A rail on the cover supports a flange on the lid and a keyway formed between the cover and the pan supports a key on the lid for sliding movement in the keyway. Stops at either end of the keyway check sliding movement of the lid. A wall substantially surrounds the lid on the upper surface with a conduit which extends beyond the opening of the cover for removal of liquid therefrom. A relieved notch portion on the lid allows for turning movement of the lid in the opening of the cover for placement and removal.

Abstract: A sealing plug, for a water globe having a lower opening therein with an extended skirt thereon, having a fixed peripheral portion for sealing the container and supporting an object within the container and having a flexible diaphragm adapted to adjust for changes in volume and pressure of the water within the globe. The plug comprises a peripheral wall adapted to sealingly engage the skirt of the globe having an upper end thereof with two or more supports extended upward therefrom for supporting an object within the container; and a flexible diaphragm having an upper surface and a recessed channel around the periphery thereof connected to the wall and extending across the upper end of the wall.

Abstract: A mobile vending machine for transporting and vending a number of products. The mobile vending machine includes a storage compartment for storing the products, a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the products, and a drive mechanism. The storage compartment is positioned about the drive mechanism for movement therewith.

Abstract: A tablet dispensing and packaging system comprises a safety cutter having a cam disk, a cam shaft eccentric to the disk, an upper support rod, upper and lower blades each having a cutting edge. The lower rod rear end is rotatably carried on the cam shaft, the upper rod has a substantially elongated through-opening near the rear end thereof. A protrusion extends from the upper rod rear end. The through-opening is worn on the cam shaft over the lower support rod, wherein the upper blade rear end is rotatably engaged to the upper rod front end. A pin pivotably carries thereon the lower blade rear end and mid rear portion adjacent to its rear end into a frame. An elastic member elastically administers the cam shaft and the rear end protrusion of the upper support rod.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for article dispensing includes an article bay for holding a plurality of articles, and a conveying mechanism below the article bay operable to move an article. The conveying mechanism can repeat such movement for succeeding articles to a dispensing location. Succeeding articles can optionally be placed on top of the articles directly on the conveying mechanism. The succeeding articles are retained until they move by gravity to the conveying mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing new diapers and disposing of used diapers. The apparatus comprises a container having a base, a plurality of outer walls, an enclosed area, and a partition wall. The partition wall divides container into a diaper compartment for storing new diapers, and a waste compartment for storing used diapers. One of the outer walls includes a slot extending to the diaper compartment. The slot is for dispensing of individual diapers. An outer lid can be positioned over the container to enclose both of the diaper compartment and the waste compartment. An inner lid is provided inside the container covering the diaper compartment to prevent odor from permeating diapers in the diaper compartment. A wipe receptacle is mounted to the container adjacent the diaper slot. The wipe receptacle is adapted to contain wet baby wipes in a convenient location for use during diaper changes.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for providing a steady transition state for an integral pneumatic dispensing system that is related to a robot. The method dispenses a single material using a pneumatic dispensing system having a single output including first and second shotmeters having first and second meters, first and second encoders and first and second pressure transducers. The method includes the step of loading the first shotmeter with the material. Once loaded, a pressure is applied to the material. The material is then dispensed out of the first shotmeter by forcing the material through the single output. Once the material in the first shotmeter is dispensed to a predetermined volume, the method begins to transition the flow of material from the first shotmeter to the second shotmeter. The transition includes the control of the volume being dispensed and the pressure applied to the material.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser is provided for dispensing a desired amount of liquid from a bottle, without leakage or dripping. The bottle is mounted in a fixture attached to a wall. The bottle includes an inlet and an outlet, with one-way valves operatively sealed in the inlet and outlet ports. A foam-filled foot pump is operatively connected to the inlet valve for the inlet port, such that air may be pumped into the bottle to pressurize the contents thereof. Upon pressurization, the liquid is forced through the outlet valve in the outlet port. An air filter is provided for the pump, so as to preclude contamination of liquid in the bottle. Excess pressure is released through a relief valve to preclude over-dosing of liquid from the bottle.

Abstract: A tubular reservoir for wear on a finger contains a deterrent to ward off an assailant. A housing, defining the reservoir, collapses upon flexing of the finger to propel the deterrent for nozzle discharge. A cap is carried by a retainer which is rapidly dislodged by a finger adjacent the finger worn device.

Abstract: A self defense ring device which ejects a noxious substance in the direction of an assailant when activated by a user. The invention includes a sealed ampoule containing a noxious substance or a combination of substances separated by membranes. This ampoule is driven forward by pressure within a closed chamber having an ejection outlet. The ampoule is pierced and collapsed by the pressure, ejecting the noxious substance or mixture of substances through the ejection outlet at high speed. This mechanism is appropriate for a wide variety of noxious substances. The ejection outlet is inconspicuously placed on the side or underside of the ring, aiding in concealing the self-defense function of the ring device.

Abstract: A water gun (10) is provided having a storage tank (18), a expandable pressure tank (19) having an elastic bladder (30) encased within an outer shell (29), and a pump (32) for conveying liquid from the storage tank to the expandable pressure tank. The conveyance of liquid into the expandable pressure tank causes the liquid to be pressurized by the biasing force of the elastic bladder. The pressurized liquid is released through a nozzle (21) coupled to the expandable pressure tank by actuation of a trigger (17).

Abstract: Rechargeable containers and dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including at least one chemical reservoir for recharging the spray bottle dispenser. Preferably, a plurality of separate chemical reservoirs containing chemical concentrate are provided within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills, and/or accidental ingestion by children.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing product capable of flowing out of a bag which contains a supply chamber, an apportioning chamber, a connecting passage between the chambers and a discharge passage. The bag can be suspended in the dispensing apparatus. A squeezing device of the dispensing apparatus contains an abutment wall, against which the bag butts, and hand-actuated pressure-exerting parts, including a hand lever and a pressure-exerting pivoting member, which clamp in the bag in the region of the apportioning chamber and squeeze it out in the direction of the discharge passage.

Abstract: A bottled soda dispenser for dispensing soda from a 2-liter bottle without having to remove the cap each time. The invention allows for one hand dispensing and keeps the carbonation in the bottle. The dispenser consists of the base, a bottle holder, a valve system and actuating levers. An air inlet having a check valve provides sufficient air in the bottle as the soda is withdrawn.

Abstract: A cap dispenser for use with a liquid-holding container that separately stores concentrated mixes within one or more compartments. The mixes are selectively released within the outflow of the liquid contained by the liquid-holding container. By rotating the head assembly of the dispenser, the user can select which concentrated mix, if any, is to be released. The head assembly also offers a sealed position that seals the liquid within the container and the concentrated mixes within their respective storage compartments. The concentrated mixes are selectively dispensed into the outflow of the liquid from the container when the liquid is being poured out so that a mixed liquid, or flavored or fortified a drink is produced.

Abstract: An improved electric motor-operated, preferably hand-held, fluid dispenser, using in-line longitudinal drive racks and fluid cartridge containers dispensed by the racks, the driving (and retraction) being controlled through the use of a flat (pancake) coil spring, and the cartridge containers being mountable in an adjustable cartridge holder for accommodating different-shaped rear cartridge mounting flanges.

Abstract: A dual tamper evident container closure for a dispensing container, the cap portion being of a type intended to be held permanently captive on the container having a nozzle dispensing opening, multiple sealing flanges and dual locking engagement beads to retain the cap portion on the container. The closure portion is registerable over the dispensing opening and retained to the cap portion by a flexible web. Both the cap portion and the closure portion have depending interconnected frangible bands that engage and are retained on the respective container and nozzle to indicate prior opening or tampering with the container closure.

Abstract: A seasoning container comprising a container main body having an upper opening portion and a lower opening portion, an upper lid having a recessed portion and detachably fitted to the upper opening portion, a bottom lid detachably fitted to the lower opening portion of the container main body and having a nozzle disposed at a central area thereof, a control member whose upper end is connected to an inner central area of a handle which can be lowered into the recess of the upper lid, a pump member placed within a lower space portion disposed on an extension of the control member and communicated with an interior of the container main body, and a narrow tubular member, which is passed through a central through hole portion of the pump material, being in communication with the nozzle of the bottom lid, thereby jetting the liquid seasoning through a container main body bottom surface portion.

Abstract: The invention provides a dispenser for dispensing liquids from a receptacle, the dispenser having a cylindrical and conical body containing a measuring chamber closed at its bottom end by an admission valve and at its top end by a piston provided with a delivery valve and a delivery tube capped by a pushbutton, the body being the result of assembling together two independent elements: a top element carrying the piston and provided with a cylindrical skirt; and a bottom element provided with a sleeve for co-operating with the skirt by leaktight radial clamping so as to define the wall of the measuring chamber, the bottom element being provided with a bushing extending the sleeve coaxially downwards and engaged with leaktight radial clamping inside the neck of the receptacle.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing metered amounts of a viscous liquid includes a liquid reservoir and a pump chamber having an opening in communication with the reservoir. A dispensing orifice is defined in the pump chamber. A pump mechanism is configured with the pump chamber and is movable from a rest position to a pressurizing position upon actuation thereof to pressurize liquid within the pump chamber. A check valve mechanism is disposed in the opening. A sealing member is disposed within the pump chamber to seal the dispensing orifice upon an initial movement of the pump mechanism to its pressurizing position. The sealing member is moveable within the pump chamber upon subsequent further movement of the pump mechanism to its pressurizing position to unseal the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: A cleaning solution dispensing device for dispensing a selected amount of cleaning solution upon a sponge. The cleaning solution dispensing device includes container support members for resting upon a surface; and also includes a container having top, side, and bottom walls and being attached to the support members and also having a reservoir disposed therein and further having a plurality of holes being disposed through the top wall and also having an opening being disposed through the bottom wall into the reservoir; and further includes a cap being removably disposed over the opening; and also includes a dispensing assembly being attached to the container for dispensing cleaning solution; and further includes sponge support members being disposed upon the container support members and the container for supporting a sponge.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for use with spray bottles. Spray bottles include a container with an open end removably sealed by a pump. The pump has a removable dip tube. The assembly has a bottle support including a fastener and a container coupling. The assembly also has a pump extender adapted to be operatively coupled to the pump with its dip tube removed. Moreover, the assembly has an extension conduit in fluid communication with the pump extender. The fastener is adapted to secure the bottle support to the cloths of a user. The container coupling is adapted to be removably sealed to the open end of the container. The container coupling is adapted to operatively couple the dip tube, removed from the pump, with the extension conduit.

Abstract: A kettle has a handle with a channel formed therein. The channel houses a slider with a push trigger on one end and a toothed rack on the other. A compression spring is positioned between the channel and the slider. A ratchet tooth gear is connected to the kettle spout cover/whistle. The gear is pivotally connected to the handle. The toothed rack of the slider engages the ratchet tooth gear so that a force applied to the trigger moves the cover to the open position. The removal of such force causes the cover to move to the closed position under the influence of the compression spring. The kettle may include a stop that locks the cover/whistle in the open position.

Abstract: A collapsible garment hanger including a hook, first and second supporting arms, at least one spring element, and in some versions, a base. The first and second supporting arms are each connected to the hanger by means of integrally molded hinges. Each spring element is hingedly attached to the hook or base at one terminal point and to the first or second supporting arm at the opposite terminal point. The first and second supporting arms can be collapsed with one hand by forcing supporting arms to pivot at their hinge point, thereby allowing for easy insertion into the neck of a garment. This collapsing of the arms causes each spring element to elastically stretch or compress depending on its orientation creating an upward force on the arms which returns them to their original extended position once the user lets go of the supporting arms.

Abstract: A belt clip for a miniature portable printer is provided which enables universal movement (rotation and tilt) of the belt clip with respect to the housing of the portable printer. The belt clip assembly includes a clip portion, a ball connected by a shaft to the clip portion, a socket formed by a semispherical recess on the printer housing, and a retainer member for retaining the ball in the socket when the belt clip is attached to the printer housing. The retainer member has an opening having an interior shaped to conform to the spherical surface of the ball. When the ball is received in the socket, the shaft is received in the opening of the retainer member, such that the ball is slidable along the recess of the housing and the interior of the retainer member. Universal is provided by rotation of the ball in the socket.

Abstract: A bed extender apparatus adapted for use with a pickup truck bed to functionally enlarge the useable cargo area within the truck bed when a tailgate is in a lowered position. The bed extender includes a center wall which is pivotably mounted to an inner surface of the tailgate, and which can be pivoted into an upright position once the tailgate is moved into a lowered position. A pair of end walls are pivotably secured to opposite ends of the center wall. Each end wall can be pivoted out to a position extending perpendicular to the center wall once the center wall is in its raised or operative position. Each of the end walls can then be secured to an associated one of the vertical walls of the pickup truck bed. A principal advantage of the bed extender is that the end walls and center wall each include a plurality of members which, when the end walls are folded against the center wall, form an extremely compact arrangement which takes up virtually no appreciable cargo space within the pickup truck bed.

Abstract: A portable, easily installed and uninstalled, support scaffold to carry oversize cargo in vehicle storage compartments. The device can be temporarily secured within the storage compartment, or if desired, the adjustable support frame can be permanently installed. The size of the support frame is adjustable in all three dimensions and includes an adjustable arm that is located on the rear end of the frame device. The arm extends outwardly from the frame to outside the compartment. There is an extension from the arm that can be adjusted to rest on the bumper or trailer hitch to provide extra support for the cargo that sits on the arm. If the cargo is so long that the center of mass is outside the compartment, the arm can be extended further outside the vehicle to prevent an additional moment from being placed on the contact between the cargo and the arm.

Abstract: A device for clamping a breakable article, in particular a phial, provided with a breaking zone dividing said article into two parts, comprising means for clamping one part and means pivotably attached to said clamping means for holding the second part of said article in order to allow safe breaking.

Abstract: The clamping band manufacturing machine is capable of full-automatically manufacturing the clamping bands and highly increasing the manufacturing efficiency. The machine comprises a main machine part and parts feeding mechanisms. In the main machine part, a band shaping stage welds a clasp on a band section, bends the band section in an arc, and overlaps both end portions of the band section. A lever welding stage welds a lever and the overlapped portion of the band section. An examination stage measures a length of an overlapped portion of the band section and the lever material. An arc shaping stage bends the lever in an arc. A circular shaping stage expands the bent portion of the band section. A conveying mechanism synchronously conveying the band section to each of the sages, which are serially arranged. The feeding mechanisms feed the parts, e.g., the clasp, to the main machine part.

Abstract: Methods and associated apparatus are disclosed for use in mounting particles on and de-mounting particles from a substrate having an array of tacky and non-tacky areas. The particles can be either electrically conducting or electrically non-conducting. Selection of electrically conducting particles is preferred. The substrate having an array of tacky and non-tacky areas can either be electrically non-conducting (e.g., a dielectric substrate) or electrically-conducting. The methods involve use of first and second electrode plates with the substrate therebetween, the plates having applied thereto a direct current potential, which potential in preferred embodiments is reversed in polarity for a number N of cycles. Methods and articles are disclosed using an electrically conductive surface adjacent the tacky and non-tacky areas to minimize static buildup on the particles and tacky and non-tacky areas.

Abstract: A friction stir welding system capable of maintaining a rotating tool and workpieces at a substantially constant geometrical relation for arbitrary curved surfaces having a three-dimensional shape, as well as a welded structure obtained thereby. A method comprises joining workpieces while setting rotational angles of two rotational axes of a rotating tool which the two rotational axes are rotatable in intersecting directions or perpendicularly intersecting directions independently of rotation of the rotating tool, detecting a normal line direction with respect to joint surfaces of the workpieces and a tangential direction of a joint line, and joining the workpieces in three-dimensional directions while setting, on the basis of the detected normal line direction and tangential direction, an angle relative to a normal line direction, as well as a tangential direction, at a tip end of the rotating tool, and also resides in a friction stir welding apparatus using the method.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing solder balls used for an electrical and/or mechanical connection between a semiconductor chip and a substrate are provided. The apparatus includes a melting furnace having a nozzle through which a molten solder paste flows and drops, for producing solder balls; a vibrating mechanism attached to the nozzle of the melting furnace, for applying vibration to the nozzle; and a vibration controlling mechanism for controlling the vibration frequency of the vibrating mechanism to adjust the size of the solder balls dropped from the nozzle. The method includes the steps of setting a vibration frequency according to a desired solder ball size, applying vibration to a nozzle with the set vibration frequency, making the molten solder paste flow through the nozzle to manufacture solder balls of a predetermined size according to the vibration frequency, and measuring the size of the manufactured solder balls.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for manufacturing a composite material comprising a matrix component made from one or more metals, or their alloys, chosen from groups IVb to VIb of the Periodic Table, and a strengthening or reinforcing component. According to the invention, the matrix components are processed to form foils, sheets and/or wires and coated with a 1 &mgr;m to 10 &mgr;m thick layer of the strengthening or reinforcing component. A plurality of these coated foils, sheets and/or wires are then combined and permanently joined together by pressure and/or heat.

Abstract: A stationery form including a single sheet of printable material that has a self-seal contact adhesive applied to edge regions arranged to contact each other when the form is folded about a crease line. Contacting edge regions are releasably adhered when a first pressure is applied to seal temporarily the form in a folded condition such that the form can be opened and re-sealed. The contacting edge regions are non-releasably adhered when a second pressure higher than the first pressure is applied to seal permanently the form in the folded condition. Low pressure sealing may be achieved manually, for example by finger pressure. High pressure sealing may be provided with a pressure sealing machine. A permanently sealed form can be opened by tearing along lines of weakness inboard of the adhesive to remove the bonded regions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to tubular, non-round composite paperboard container bodies having at least one wall portion defined by radially inverse curvature, and at least a second wall portion that is outwardly curved. In one preferred embodiment, the container body includes at least two body wall portions of inverse curvature, which are positioned in an opposed relationship. The two opposed body wall portions having inverse curvature provide an integral handle allowing easy grasping of the container body by the hand of a consumer, i.e. by the opposed thumb and fingers of a consumer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable carrying handle for a portable lunch-box which is made of plastic and consists of seven pieces which are hingedly interconnected into one-part bar-shaped body. The one-part bar-shaped body includes a cross bar, two upper overlapping pieces, two lower overlapping pieces and two positioning pieces. The cross bar corresponds to the width of the lunchbox and is positioned at the center of the bar-shaped body. The two upper overlapping pieces are symmetrically disposed at both ends of the cross bar. The two lower overlapping pieces are symmetrically disposed at outer end of both upper overlapping pieces. The two positioning pieces having finger-shaped fastener are symmetrically disposed at outer end of both lower overlapping pieces.

Abstract: An enclosure includes a pair of panel mounts for orienting adjacent a surface, a pair of side panels movably coupled to the panel mounts and movable between storage orientations generally between the panel mounts and use orientations in which they project away from the surface generally perpendicular thereto, a top panel having a storage orientation generally between the panel mounts and a use orientation in which it is projected from between the panel mounts and pivoted downwardly and forwardly to overlie and engage the side panels and a front panel for engagement with the side panels and the top panel when the top panel is in its use orientation to form an enclosure.

Abstract: A system and method for expediting service to a user by automatically defaulting to the typical preferences of the user for a remote point of purchase action at a facility which permits such actions is described. In one version, the user utilizes a credit or debit card to make a purchase at the facility. After the card is authorized, the user's profile of his or her routine selections at such facilities is retrieved. After the user's profile is obtained, the user is allowed to immediately complete the transaction rather than proceed through the option selection process. The system utilizes the user profile to automatically default the prompts and inquiries of the interface terminal to the typical selections chosen by the user. This feature expedites service to users by allowing them to bypass the interactive option selection process with the terminal. The user may deviate from his or her typical selections by entering alternate selections in a conventional manner at any time.

Abstract: An automated teller machine (ATM) includes a number of currency note holding cassettes 40. The notes are transferred to a dispensing slot 18 via paths 46 and 48. Mispicked notes are detected by multiple note detector 58 and diverted to reject bin 60 via diverter 56. When cassette contents reach a low level and require replenishment, notes are transferred from cassettes 40 via paths 45 and 91 by means of diverter 93 into a secure purge bin 90. Empty cassettes can be removed and replenished whilst the bin carrying the remaining notes is transferred for emptying by secure transportation.