Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting a change in a specific gravity of a fluid surrounding the apparatus wherein the fluid moves upwardly and downwardly with respect to the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing having a top and a plurality of openings for allowing the fluid to enter the housing. A first floatation device is provided having a first specific gravity and being located within the housing. The first floatation device includes a magnet. A second floatation device is provided having a second specific gravity and located within the housing adjacent said first floatation device. The said second floatation device includes a magnet aligned to have the same polarity as the magnet of the first floatation device. A switch fixedly attached to said top, the switch having an open state and a closed state where when one of said magnets is in proximity to the switch, the switch is in a closed state and wherein when both of said magnets are in proximity to said switch, the switch is in an open state.

Abstract: A utility wagon or toy version thereof for containing a source of dispensable liquid and having a pump mounted in the wagon for pressurizing the source of liquid by actuating a reciprocally movable handle, and a wand connected to the source of liquid for selectively dispensing the liquid under pressure.

Abstract: A valve suitable for dispensing effervescent liquids under pressure includes a frusto-conical core member disposed in a similarly configured frusto-conical valve chamber section to both define a restrictive diffusing flow path when the valve is open and the sole pressure seal when the valve is closed. The pressure seal is created along a substantial length of the core member which is preferably made of resiliently compressible plastic to enhance the seal. The outlet spout located downstream of the diffusing flow path is provided with interior baffles to prevent vortical flow and the resulting frothing in the liquid. The valve chamber and components are sloped to assure that all liquid downstream of the seal can flow toward the outlet spout after the valve is closed. Immediately downstream of the diffusing flow path there is a transition path permitting the flowing liquid to expand gradually without cavitation before entering the expanded downstream end of the valve chamber.

Abstract: A reinforced, lightweight, flexible hose that is also abrasion and stain resistant. The hose properties, because of the component nature of the hose, can be varied to provide the most durable and economical hose for a specific application.

Abstract: An appliance for the handling of barrels which have in the region of the barrel mantle a bung plate with a bung opening, is to be reusable and is to permit an intensive automatic handling of such barrels.

Abstract: Shown is a portable dispensing system schematically, with a motorless carbonator of the continuous flow type shown in detail employing a needle type valve that is removable as a unit for replacement or repair and which operates in combination with a float element in the carbonator to regulate flow of gas into the carbonator in a smooth manner that also induces a smooth and efficient flow of inlet water from a pressurized supply tank of water to equal the flow rate of carbonated water being drawn from the carbonator to serve one dispensing valve alone or two at a time.

Abstract: An eduction pipe and sump arrangement which does not require a skid includes an eduction pipe extending down from the top of the car and terminating a sufficient distance above the tank bottom to accommodate tank flexure. A sump is formed in the tank bottom directly below the eduction pipe. The sump is contoured such that there is no sump projection below the tank bottom in excess of one inch (1"). A guide pipe is attached to the interior of the tank bottom over the sump. The eduction pipe extends within the guide pipe. A ring is welded inside the guide pipe to provide centering for the eduction pipe and a load path for longitudinal and lateral forces induced by lading surging, and inertia of the eduction pipe. An elastomeric boot seal assembly including an elastomeric boot has one end attached to the eduction pipe and the other end attached to the guide pipe by hose clamps or other appropriate fasteners to seal the eduction pipe with respect to the interior of the tank.

Abstract: Improvements in methods of and apparatus for recarbonation of lime-treated water with an oil fired submerged combustion burner; establishing a smaller reservoir adjacent a larger primary recarbonation reservoir with the oil fired burner in the former, passing the combustion products out of the smaller reservoir water into the primary reservoir water to recarbonate the latter, flowing water through the smaller reservoir in quantities to cool the burner and remain below boiling point, and passing the smaller reservoir water to one of:1. waste or a sewer; or2. the larger reservoir; or3. part to each of (1) and (2);Apparatus for carrying out such improved recarbonation process.