Abstract: A method and apparatus for metering one or several constituents of flowable substances, especially of printing inks, has a store which contain a plurality of storage containers for different constituents. The storage containers each include outlet valves. At least one metering station is included to which the storage containers can be conveyed. An actuator is at the metering station to actuate the outlet valve. A conveyor is suitable to move the storage containers to the at least one metering station. It is proposed that the store is formed by a storage system for storing the storage containers. The conveyor is designed to take from and return to the storage system individual storage containers independently of one another. The conveyor has at least one track loop to which the at least one metering station is connected.

Abstract: A sand art machine uses a plurality of storage bins for colored granular material, each bin having a discharge orifice and an metering valve connected to the orifice for each bin. The metering valve is connected at a dispensing station above a screen on which a receptacle is positioned such that stray sand passes through the screen into a reclaim hopper from which it can be returned to the supply bin. By using a plurality of variously colored sands a decorative art form in a transparent receptacle is easily fashioned and saved.

Abstract: A multi-compartment container is charged with a plurality of doses of powdered medicament so that the volume of each dose is than that of the respective compartments in which it is contained. A respective protuberance is inserted into each respective compartment, which is then filled with medicament and the protuberance is then removed. The container may take the form of an apertured plate, in which case the filling step can be achieved by placing the container on a porous bed and in communication with a reservoir of particulate material, and then passing gas through the reservoir, the apertures in the container and the bed. There is also shown apparatus for performing the method, the apparatus comprising a reservoir for the particulate material and a conduit for relaying particulate material from the reservoir to the compartments, the conduit including protuberances which are insertable into the compartments to reduce the available volume of the latter.

Abstract: An apparatus including: a conduit operably connected to a source and extending downwardly therefrom, the conduit being adapted to permit a flow of particulate material from the source through the conduit; a fluidizing nozzle operably connected to the conduit and extending downwardly therefrom, the nozzle defining an inlet for receiving material from the conduit and defining an outlet for dispensing material from the nozzle to a receiver, the inlet defining an inlet cross sectional area perpendicular to the flow of the material and outlet defining an outlet cross sectional area perpendicular to the flow of the material, the inlet cross sectional area being larger than the outlet cross sectional area; the nozzle being adapted with a plenum including an inlet port for receiving compressed gas and a chamber adapted to communicate the gas to the porous walls of the nozzle, and an outlet port for engaging a vacuum source to continuously evacuate the receiver while the nozzle is engaged with the receiver; a conveyor

Abstract: An apparatus for filling a hydrodynamic bearing with fluid. The apparatus includes a fill tube having first and second openings and a fluid reservoir having a reservoir opening. The first opening of the fill tube is aligned relative to a bearing channel opening for filling bearing channels. The second opening of the fill tube is selectively aligned relative to the fluid reservoir for filling bearing channels with fluid from the fluid reservoir via relative movement of the fill tube and fluid reservoir between a retracted position and a filling position. In the retracted position, the second opening of the fill tube is spaced from the reservoir and in the filling position, the second opening of the fill tube is immersed in the fluid reservoir to fill the bearing channels with fluid from the fluid reservoir.

Abstract: A filling device for the proportioned delivery of very viscous materials comprises a filling pipe with a material outlet end in the vicinity of a front. At the outlet end, provision is made for a cutting head, which is rotatable relative to the filling pipe about a common central longitudinal axis. A cutting knife, which preferably consists of a spring steel wire, is disposed detachably and replaceably on the cutting head.

Abstract: A filling head comprising inner and outer concentric cylindrical ducts, hingedly connected doors movable between an open depending position and a horizontal position closing the lower ends of the ducts in response to movement of the outer duct between a raised position and a lowered position respectively.

Abstract: A powder molding machine capable of providing a uniform density of molding powders filled in a molding cavity of a die for improving the strength of molded products includes a die, upper and lower punches and a feeder, and is further provided with a feeder driving unit, which reciprocates a feed shoe between an advanced position at which molding powder is supplied to the die and a retracted position at which no interference occurs during a pressing operation by the punches. The feed driving unit includes a mechanism for enabling the feeder shoe to pass over the die and also to be swung in left and right directions while retracting and while still over the die.

Abstract: Apparatus for filling drums and other containers with a lilquid product. The apparatus can be used for both subsurface and top filling operations. The level of the liquid in the container is monitored to prevent overfilling and withdrawal of the lance at an incorrect speed during a subsurface filling operation. A self closing cap is provided at the lower end of the lance, and a drip catcher is automatically moved into position beneath the lance when it is withdrawn from the container.

Abstract: A lift auger and hopper extension assembly for use with a no-till or like seeder drill having an elongated seed hopper mounted laterally across the seeder drill. The assembly comprises a lift auger unit mounted on the seeder drill for movement about horizontal and vertical axes and movable on a slide mechanism from a storage position parallel alongside the seed hopper to a fill position with a fill hopper adjacent the ground and a spout unit poised above the center of the seed hopper, and the associated hopper extension mounted on top of the seed hopper for receiving and distributing an even flow of grain from the spout unit toward both ends of the seed hopper.

Abstract: The production of hot soup from soup concentrate involves the use of an apparatus that includes a housing having a refrigerated first section and a second section. A soup concentrate container is positioned within the refrigerated section for receiving soup concentrate and a discharge device is operatively associated with the soup concentrate container for discharging a predetermined amount of soup concentrate from the soup concentrate container. A nozzle which is adapted to be connected to a source of hot water is positioned in the second section of the housing for producing a stream of water. A movable tray is also positioned in the second section for receiving a cup or the like in which is to be mixed hot water and soup concentrate. A tray driving device is connected to the tray for moving the tray between various positions at which a cup is placed on the tray, soup concentrate is discharged into the cup and hot water is dispensed into the cup.

Abstract: An apparatus for and method of dispensing granular material in which a flow regulator regulates the flow of grains through a fill tube is provided. A hopper assembly including a funnel and fill tube are relatively rotatable with respect to a flow regulator to facilitate the flow of grain through the flow regulator down the fill tube and cut a tip which deflects the granular material to uniformly dispense the material, for example around a cartridge. The tip rotates to further facilitate uniform distribution of granular material in the cartridge.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the transfer out of a tight enclosure of a fluid solution contained in a polluted container (R1). The transfer is accomplished without removing the polluted container from the enclosure and without breaking the seal of the polluted container. After a clean container (R2) is placed in a receptacle (30) normally isolated from the remainder of the enclosure, the solution is transferred into the clean container (R2) vacuum by a needle. Transfer of the clean container out of the enclosure takes place pneumatically following rotation of a casing containing the receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus for the non-damaging packaging of a product whose consistency can be effected by outside influences, has at least one metering container that is rotatably supported in a housing. The housing has an inlet cross section, through which during the filling operation, the product can slide into the metering container and which after the metering container has been rotated, is turned towards the packaging unit that is to be filled as an outlet cross section. The metering container is of a cross section that is constant throughout its whole length, and which is configured symmetrically to a mid-line axis that extends through the metering container and which extends approximately in a vertical direction during the filling operation. The metering container has a space content that is variable with regard to its size.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneously filling separate compartments of a duvet by pneumatically fluidizing material from a drum with pulsed jets of air using a venturi effect.

Abstract: A draught beer dispensing system according to the present invention comprises a beer receiving receptacle, a beer dispensing valve from which the draught beer is dispensed into the receptacle under the pressure of carbon dioxide gases, a source supplying carbon dioxide gases, and a movable dispensing nozzle connected to the beer dispensing valve through a flexible pipe and operated by an actuating means. When draught beer is dispensed, the tip of the beer dispensing nozzle is positioned within the receptacle first and is moved upwardly to the upper edge of the receptacle upon completion of beer dispensing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filling valve on a filling and closing machine with a filling container 1 for free-flowing products, in particular foodstuffs with lumpy ingredients. In order to prevent subsequent dripping or the formation of threads during the portioned drawing off of the free-flowing products, the filling valve has, in a mouthpiece, an axially movable valve slide 9 which, in the closed portion, can be set in vibration in the axial direction. The stroke of the vibration is dimensioned in such a manner that the closing function of the valve tappet 9 is maintained.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling a specified amount of liquid comprises a vertical tubular filling nozzle, a damper attached to the lower end of the filling nozzle and pivotally movable upward and downward, a vertical rod supported upwardly and downwardly movably inside the filling nozzle, a connecting member connecting the free end of the damper to the lower end of the vertical rod, a spring biasing the vertical rod upward to hold the damper closed against the gravity on the liquid within the nozzle, and a metering cylinder for feeding the liquid to the nozzle in the specified amount at a time to open the damper against the spring. An annular seat facing downward is formed on the inner surface of the nozzle approximately at the midportion of its height. A liquid channel blocking annular member is mounted on the vertical rod so as to come into contact with the seat simultaneously when or immediately before the damper is closed.

Abstract: Apparatus for filling drums and other containers with a lilquid product. The apparatus can be used for both subsurface and top filling operations. The level of the liquid in the container is monitored to prevent overfilling and withdrawal of the lance at an incorrect speed during a subsurface filling operation. A self closing cap is provided at the lower end of the lance, and a drip catcher is automatically moved into position beneath the lance when it is withdrawn from the container.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for making a shaped frozen confection. The apparatus has a plurality of nozzles for extruding the shaped confection in a variety of contoured shapes. The nozzles simultaneously move in a vertical direction and circularly in a horizontal direction, thereby moving in a spiral path to produce a spirally-shaped frozen confection. A variety of differently shaped frozen confections can be made by varying the rate of extrusion from the nozzles, or the rate or direction of vertical movement of the nozzles.

Abstract: An apparatus for dosing a fragile bulk material has a supply bin having an inclined wall formed with a throughgoing aperture and a filler for maintaining the supply bin filled with the bulk material up to a level below and not above the aperture. Thus the wall aperture is always above the level of the material. A slider formed with a throughgoing aperture like the wall aperture is slidable along the wall between a lower position with the slider aperture wholly below the material level and out of alignment with the wall aperture and an upper position with the slider aperture above the level and aligned with the wall aperture. An actuator reciprocates the slider between its positions and thereby fills its aperture with a dose of the material in the lower position, moves the dose up above the level while shedding material atop the slider on movement into the upper position, and drops the dose through the wall aperture when in the upper position.

Abstract: A device for filling a container with a highly viscous fluid substance comprises a tank for receiving the fluid substance of high viscosity; a communicating tube provided with a mechanism for discharging the substance in a constant flow rate and in communication with the tank; a filling nozzle connected to the discharging side of the communication tube and disposed so that a downward oriented discharge outlet thereof is positioned just above a path of a conveyor for transporting containers; an arm having an upper portion and a lower portion and to which the filling nozzle provided with a spool is mounted on the lower portion thereof; a horizontal axle supporting the arm in a freely rotatable and reversible manner at the upper portion thereof; and a mechanism for vibrating the arm on the horizontal axle serving as the vibration center.

Abstract: A vacuum assisted feeding apparatus for delivering finely pulverized particulate materials, such as powdered metal, is disclosed in which a material holding hopper has a feeder tube extending into a lower disposed filling chamber subject to sub-atmospheric pressures to effect vacuum assisted gravity flow of the powder material into the filling chamber. Powder in the filling chamber is vacuum/gravity fed to a mold cavity until the cavity is filled, whereafter powder is accumulated in the filling chamber until the discharge end of the feeder tube is occluded by the powder to disrupt the feeding operation.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for filling a generally tubular autmotive silencer casing with glass fibres are characterized by the feature of filling the casing from both ends simultaneously, preferably with the aid of spacer elements temporarily located on the ends of the casing during the filling step, any overflow of fibres into these elements being subsequently pushed into the casing to give a uniform density fill prior to installing end caps. The process/apparatus preferably also features bulking of the fibres by passing them through a specific jet configuration more than one of which may be used at each filling station.

Abstract: A filling arrangement is equipped with a loading arrangement containing a measuring slider plate and a displacement arrangement guided through a protective wall. The displacement arrangement moves the measuring slider plate backwards and forwards between two end positions; the displacement arrangement has a force transfer arrangement with a push rod guided through the protective wall and connected with the measuring slide place. The force transfer arrangement is driveable in both directions by means of at least one weight. A distribution arrangement for the supply of explosive from explosive containers to the loading arrangement comprises at least one container holder which is tippable by a shaft guided through the protective wall. A horizontally and parallel guided loading plate is pivotable over a delivery arrangement from an entry position at an entry opening in the protective wall into a first end position below the loading arrangement.

Abstract: A water dispensing device utilizing a trough which is fed by a faucet having a valve which controls the flow of water from a pressure source. A platform having first and second end portions is positioned adjacent the trough. One end of the platform is suspended above the ground surface. The valve of the faucet is regulated by movement of the second end portion of the platform in relation to the ground surface.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a liquid including providing a liquid containing resilient storage reservoir, positioning the reservoir in the path of traction portions a vehicle, providing a shroud which is generally outwardly open and adapted to receive a hose and storing the hose therein. The hose is removed from the shroud and secured to connector which communicates with the interior of the reservoir. The vehicle is moved over the reservoir in such a manner that the traction portions runs over at least a portion of the liquid storage reservoir in a generally longitudinal axial direction to urge the liquid out of the reservoir while resisting substantial lateral expansion of the reservoir in front of the traction portions. The method and reservoir may be employed to refuel a vehicle by connecting the reservoir with a fuel inlet of the vehicle. The hose is preferably secured within the shroud when the reservoir is not receiving or dispensing liquid.

Abstract: The container filling device includes a first piston slidably mounted within a first cylinder for raising and lowering a nozzle into and out of operative engagement with a container to be filled. A sealing ring is mounted on the lower end of the first piston for sealing engagement with the rim of a container to be filled and a passage is provided for allowing gas pressure within the container to enter the bottom of the first cylinder to provide a pressure differential on the first piston depending upon the diameter of the container. A second piston is slidably mounted for vertical reciprocating movement within a second cylinder and is operatively connected to the first piston. First and second pneumatic pressure supplies are connected to the second cylinder above and below the second piston for regulating the pressure applied between the sealing ring on the first piston and the rim of a container being filled.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for transferring a predetermined charge of water between a bottled water container and a coffee maker. The system comprises a pump and a timer which operates the pump for a preset period of time while a charge of water is transferred through a series of conduits from a bottled water container to a coffee maker, the quantity of the charge being substantially independent of bottled water level.

Abstract: Apparatus for reconditioning drums has a conveyor extending through a series of equally spaced stations. The conveyor has a series of members, each in the form of a forwardly opening V and with the members so spaced that when any one is at a station, other members will be at the other stations. Drums are placed, one at a time, and inverted, on the infeed end of the conveyor with the bung of each in a position to be caught and held centered by one of the members and pulled thereby along the center line of the conveyor. The conveyor is moved by steps with each step advancing a conveyed drum to a station at which the bung is in vertical alignment with a vertically disposed, subjacent spray nozzle. Dwells between the steps are provided of a predetermined duration during which the nozzles are elevated to an extent entering them within a drum and the drums at stations are tilted fowardly. At each station, a reconditioning fluid is discharged through the associated nozzle if a drum is in fact present.

Abstract: Proportioning dispenser for powdered products consisting of a main body delimitating a first, filling chamber and a second, discharge chamber. The body supports a feed hopper, a proportioner operable to move between the two chambers, and a dispenser located beneath the discharge chamber. The dispenser comprises a cup movable from a loading position under the discharge chamber to a position of automatic discharge. A preferred embodiment involving the filling of explosive cartridges is described.

Abstract: A system for automatically dispensing stock solutions is disclosed, comprising a dispenser, pipette keeping and washing units and a control unit. The respective pipette keeping and washing units have different types of pipettes. First, the control unit selects the most appropriate pipette according to the type and amount of mixture of stock solutions to be prepared. The dispenser then receives the selected pipette from the corresponding pipette keeping and washing unit and is detachably fitted with the appropriate pipette to feed a predetermined amount of stock solution into a receptacle by manipulating the pipette. Having finished dispensing, the dispenser transfers the used pipette back to the corresponding pipette keeping and washing unit. On completion of the transfer, the control unit causes the pipette keeping and washing unit to wash the transferred pipette.

Abstract: A method of using a collection apparatus as well as the collection apparatus itself. The latter includes collection receptacles, a drip nozzle, and a component for bringing about a relative movement between the receptacles and the drip nozzle at predetermined times to collect the drops emitted by the drip nozzle, in the different receptacles. The time between the drops is measured by a time measurement circuit. The lower and the upper time limits for a time interval within which the next drop is expected, are calculated by a time limit calculating circuit. A blocking circuit is adapted to compare the time measured after the latest drop with the calculated time limits, and to block the relative movement when the measured time lies between these time limits. The blocking circuit is adapted to permit the relative movement when the expected drop has been emitted within the time limits.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a liquid including providing a liquid containing resilient storage reservoir, positioning the reservoir in the path of traction means of the vehicle and moving the vehicle so as to cause the traction means to run over at least a portion of the resilient liquid storage reservoir in a longitudinal axial direction to thereby urge liquid out of the reservoir while resisting substantial lateral expansion of said reservoir in front of said traction means. The method and reservoir may be employed to refuel a vehicle by connecting the reservoir with a fuel inlet of the vehicle. The reservoir is preferably composed of a resiliently deformable material. It is preferably elongated and has tapered end. The reservoir may advantageously have tread means on the upper surface and/or lower surfaces.

Abstract: A vacuum fluidized powder feed apparatus for filling an evacuated mold. The fluidized powder feed apparatus has a feed cup defining a cylindrical cavity for holding a quantity of powdered material and a powder exit aperture provided through the bottom of the feed cup mating with the fill aperture of the mold. A porous annulus disposed at the bottom of the cylindrical cavity has a conically shaped internal surface sloping toward and mating with the exit aperture of the feed cup. Vent holes provided in the side walls of the feed cup cause a fluid flow through the porous annulus into the interior of the cylindrical cavity which is connected to the evacuated mold cavity through the exit aperture. A pneumatic piston received in the cylindrical cavity engages the top of the powdered material and produces a force cavity urging the powdered material towards the exit aperture.

Abstract: A valve tip seal for a filler valve assembly of a container filling apparatus wherein a hard surfaced sealing member and a resiliently deformable backup member cooperate to permit the sealing member to assume non-aligned orientations with respect to a central tube portion of the filler valve whereby the sealing member is able to provide for effective sealing engagement with a sleeve portion of the valve assembly which encompasses the central tube portion and may assume misaligned orientations with respect to the central tube portion.

Abstract: A method for controlling the density distribution of bulk material in the manufacture of pressed wood panels includes the step of eliminating the irregularities in the bulk material stream as it flows to the forming station. Apparatus for accomplishing this result includes a pair of spaced apart parallel rollers that define an adjustable slotted opening through which the material passes. Rotation and oscillation of the rollers function to render uniform the density distribution of the bulk material stream.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for filling bottles with liquid to a predetermined fill height. A suction pipe is positioned relative to the bottle so that the pipe extends through the mouth of the bottle and the lower edge of the pipe is disposed at a fixed distance from the upper edge of the bottle and at a level slightly above the level of the predetermined fill height. Liquid is delivered by gravity into the bottle until the liquid level reaches the lower edge of the slightly elevated suction pipe. Then the suction pipe is lowered to the predetermined fill height and the supply of liquid is interrupted. The space above the liquid level in the bottle is connected with the outer atmosphere and excess liquid is drawn off by suction through the suction pipe until the liquid level in the bottle has dropped to the lower edge of the suction pipe.

Abstract: This disclosure illustrates and describes a filler valve assembly including a fluid pressure-activated upper control valve, a spring for urging the control valve closed, a fixed lower flow control valve, a nozzle slidably mounted in the lower end of the valve body, a second spring for normally urging the nozzle into a capillary seal relationship with the lower flow control valve, and spacer means extending between the nozzle and the upper control valve. Upon receiving a measured volume of fluid under pressure from an external source, the upper control valve is opened, causing the nozzle to move relative to the fixed lower flow control valve and thereby discharge a measured volume of fluid product into a container therebelow.

Abstract: A filling apparatus for filling tubular casings with pasty material, comprising a filling tube provided with a discharge opening 6, a cover- or lidlike closure member 5 which is mounted in front of the discharge opening of the filling tube, means for moving the closure member between a first position in which it closes the filling tube discharge opening and a second open position in which it permits discharge of the material to be packaged, web means 8, 20 connecting the closure member to the filling tube in such a manner that the material to be packaged is radially deflected into the casing between the discharge end and the closure member, a shell tube 12 surrounding the filling tube and having its forward edge formed as a knife edge 13, and means 14 for axially displacing the shell tube in the filling direction so that in its final position the shell tube constitutes a peripherally extending closure for the discharge openings of the filling tube.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for filling multi-conductor cables, particularly a telecommunication cable with several insulated wires surrounded by a covering and a sheath, with a mixture of powders which expand with the absorption of moisture. The conductors are fed in spaced relation into the entrance of a casing having an interior, frusto-conical wall which decreases in diameter from its entrance to its exit. The exit is small in diameter compared to the entrance so that the conductors converge as they pass from the entrance to the exit. Intermediate the entrance and the exit, the conductors are subjected to the powders which are caused to follow a helicoidal course by a screw which directs them toward the exit. Due to the shape of the casing wall, the powders are forced toward the conductors.

Abstract: For powder filling of cables, in a fluidized powder bed, it has been proposed to pass the cable core through the bed in a substantially closed condition. There is a limit to the number of conductors a core can have for effective filling. In the present invention the cable core is opened up into a number of core units by passing through an opening member. The opening member is freely ridable on the cable core and has a hole for each unit. The opener is held against a support member and an air bearing formed between the two members. Air is also usually fed to the holes in the opener member through which the core units pass to prevent flow of powder out from the bed. The opening member can be positioned in the fluidized bed or outside immediately prior to passage of the cable core through the bed. The units are each in a substantially closed condition in the bed and the units close to a single core also in the bed.

Abstract: A device for filling the interstices of a multi-stranded cable with powder, comprising an outer tubular housing and a concentric inner tube with an annular chamber therebetween for moving powder filler from an inlet to the outlet end of the device. Air is deliverable under pressure to the outlet end of the device to disperse the powder as a cloud.

Abstract: A device for filling the interstices of multi-stranded cable with powder, comprising an outer cylindrical housing and a concentric inner tube with an annular chamber between them. The tube at one end carries a coaxial impeller located at the outlet end portion of the housing. Powder is fed into the chamber and a helical screw pushes the powder onto the impeller which is rotated to distribute the powder onto conductors passing from a strander around the device and into a closing die.

Abstract: A device for filling the interstices of multi-stranded cable with powder, comprising an outer cylindrical housing and a concentric inner tube with a closed annular chamber between them. A hopper opens into the chamber and the chamber opens into the tube. A feeder in the chamber pushes the powder from the opening of the hopper to the opening into the tube.

Abstract: A device for sampling fluid is provided which comprises a plurality of sample vessels uniformly spaced apart in a circle and means for the alternate feeding of fluid into the individual sample vessels. A buffer vessel whose volume is at least three to five times greater than that of each individual sample vessel is connected upstream in series to the sample vessels. The sample vessels are U-shaped and have two substantially upright tubular arms which are joined together at their bottom ends. One arm is smaller in diameter and ends below the opening of the other arm or has a mouth or opening below the opening of the other arm. The means for feeding the fluid enter the thicker and higher arm of the sample vessels and are so built as to be able to empty the entire contents of the buffer vessel in the course of at most one to two minutes into the sample vessel.

Abstract: According to the invention, electrically conductive paths are formed between the coil armor and the core laminations of dynamoelectric machines for inhibiting corona. This is achieved by injecting an uncured, semiconducting, elastomeric material between the coil sides and slot walls through the use of an injector tool inserted between them, and thereafter curing the material. The uncured material has a viscosity which enables it to be forced under pressure into these spaces, and when cured it has a resistance high enough not to form eddy current paths between laminations and yet low enough to conduct charge from the coil armor to the core. It is also capable of retaining its strength, elasticity, conductivity, etc., and remaining in place between the coils and core under vibrations, coolant flow, electric stresses, repeated temperature changes, etc., for the normal operating life of the machine.

Abstract: An arrangement for automatically filling cylindrical containers with a liquid mixture of a powdered material mainly consisting of a starch-containing powder, thickening agents and binders with a liquid in such a way that no separation of water will take place during the stiffening of said mixture into a dough-like material. According to the invention this is obtained by rotating said container during the filling thereof with a speed within the range of 1-15 revolutions per minute, and if necessary altering the quantities of powdered material and/or liquid of said mixture.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for applying gasket-forming material to workpieces. The apparatus includes a supply of the gasket-forming material under pressure with a nozzle communicating with the material for directing the material to mateable surfaces of workpieces which are to be joined to mateable surfaces of other workpieces. Means are provided to move the nozzle over the mateable surfaces and to supply beads of the gasket-forming material thereto. The means include a track positioned in a predetermined location relative to the mateable surface, with means connected to the nozzle and the material supply and movable along the track to move the nozzle in the desired direction. When the connecting means makes one trip around the track, a complete bead of the gasket-forming material is applied to the mateable surface of the associated workpiece from the nozzle. Another workpiece is then moved into position and the bead-applying process is repeated.

Abstract: An apparatus for the disbursement of a bulk solid sample comprising, a gravity hopper having a top open end and a bottom discharge end, a feeder positioned beneath the gravity hopper so as to receive a bulk solid sample flowing from the bottom discharge end, and a conveyor receiving the bulk solid sample from the feeder and rotating on an axis that allows the bulk solid sample to disperse the sample to a collection station.