Abstract: A normally closed drain valve is substituted for the normal drain plug in a conventional automobile crank case. Rather than remove the normally provided drain plug each time the oil is to be drained, it is only necessary to open the drain valve. Opening of this valve is accomplished by a specially designed coupler connected to a plastic bag. The arrangement is such that when the coupler is urged over the drain valve and twisted, the valve automatically opens to fill the bag with oil. The coupler can then be twisted back to its original position to close the drain valve and removed with the bag containing the oil. The entire operation can be accomplished only using one hand and with substantially no risk of oil spilling or soiling the operator.

Abstract: A fluid density measuring apparatus for measuring the density of a fluid in a pressurized state. The apparatus includes a balance arm, a fulcrum for supporting the balance arm, a balance weight slidably disposed on the balance arm, and a pressurizable container disposed on the balance arm for holding a fluid sample. A valve is connected to the pressurizable container for allowing pressurized fluid to flow into the container and for retaining the fluid in the container under pressure. A pump is provided for supplying pressurized fluid to the valve. The pump includes a pump body having a cylindrical bore disposed therein and an outlet port for communicating the bore with the valve. The pump also includes a rotatable piston member, threadedly engaged with the pump body, for pressurizing fluid contained in the bore of the pump body upon rotation of the piston member relative to the pump body. One alternative embodiment is suitable for both pressurized and non-pressurized fluid density measurements.

Abstract: Service personnel may confuse one dip stick for another in vehicles having a number of fluid reservoirs. When the reservoirs have air entrapped within them during filling, hydraulic lock can occur. Herein, a filler tube structure (20) and a dip stick tube structure (30) have their top ends held within a tubular fitting (40) which is covered by a single cap (58). This eliminates any possible confusion as to the dip stick tube structure (30) which corresponds to a particular reservoir or chamber (12). In the preferred embodiment venting of the chamber (12) to which the fluid is being added is provided via an interior passage (32) of the dip stick tube structure (30), thus preventing hydraulic lock.

Abstract: An electric capacitor containing a winding of paper and/or synthetic dielectric foils and metallic coatings and having at least one winding which is disposed in a sealed gas-tight housing containing an excessive pressure safety system and filled with an impregnation fluid, such as mineral oil, up to a predetermined buffer volume. In accordance with the invention, the impregnation fluid is saturated with an electro-negative gas and the buffer volume in the housing likewise is filled with such gas in an amount which assures a pressure higher than the normal pressure but, lower than the response pressure for the safety system.

Abstract: A multipurpose container for storing, transporting, collecting and disposing of fluids such as motor oil and the like. The multipurpose hollow container includes a top wall, a bottom wall and four connected generally rectangular side walls enclosing the interior. In the top wall is a first threaded pouring outlet having a cooperating removable sealing cap for pouring of the fluids. One side wall is concave shaped with a second threaded opening formed thereon for communication with the interior of the container for providing a funnel for collecting the spent fluid and flowing that fluid into the interior of the container. The second opening is located substantially away from and with its lowermost edge below the first opening which vents the interior to avoid splattering and minimizes overflow spillage. A perforable membrane is secured over the second opening by a removable plug to avoid leads during storage while a handle is provided to aid in transporting and placement of the container.

Abstract: An improved particulate material loading system for transferring particulate material from a storage assembly to a vehicle having a storage bin wherein the material is protected from the outside environment during the transfer. The storage assembly includes a temporary cover which is operatively engagable with the vehicle to protect the storage bin of the vehicle when a hatch door of the vehicle is moved from a closed position to an open position to enable transfer of the material thereto. The vehicle is constructed to slidably receive the temporary cover of the storage assembly.

Abstract: An improved fuel filler restrictor assembly includes a reinforcing member adjacent the aperture through which a fuel filling nozzle is inserted. The reinforcing member is secured to the filler neck restrictor body by integral tabs and has projections extending radially inwardly beyond the minimum outer diameter of an unleaded fuel pump delivery nozzle. Restrictor tampering to permit unlawful use of leaded fuel is thereby inhibited.

Abstract: A flexible diaphragm can be moved to line opposite surfaces of a vehicle container so that incompatible fluids alternately can be transported in the vehicle without the need for cleaning it. The container is loaded and unloaded in a manner which causes the diaphragm to neatly lie against the container surface without forming wrinkles, creases or bubbles. The movement of the diaphragm is controlled by the sequence and timing by which inlet and outlet conduits on opposite sides of the diaphragm are opened and closed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a deflector which is specifically utilizable with a receptacle having a plurality of openings for receiving one or more interconnecting tubings. The deflector includes a plate-like member which is sufficiently large to effectively block a first opening in the receptacle. The plate-like member is biased to a first position to block the first opening in the receptacle. An engagement or abutment member is arranged to project into a second opening in the receptacle to engage or abut the tube which is deflected by said plate member into the second opening in the receptacle. When the abutment member is abutted by a tube, the abutment member rotates around a given axis. The abutment member is appropriately connected to the plate-like member to cause this latter member to also rotate about the given axis such that the plate-like member is removed from blocking relationship relative to said first opening in the receptacle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve mechanism for a liquid container, particularly a petrol tank of the kind in which an air-ventilating line between the tank and its filling pipe is closed during filling to build up an air pocket for limiting the filling level. The invention provides a simple construction in which the ventilating line opens into a recess formed in the wall of the filling pipe near to the filler cup. The opening is normally closed during filling by a seal carried by a spring retained in the recess, the spring having a part extending into the filling pipe such that, when fitted, an axial extension of the filler cap urges the spring, and hence the seal, to uncover the opening. In a preferred form, the recess extends transversely of the filling pipe and the spring is U-shaped and contained within the recess, that leg nearer the filler cap carrying the seal.

Abstract: A flexible flapper valve covering the opening between manifold and bag assembly in a safety restraint inflatable bag system.

Abstract: A rotary compressor assembly constructed to prevent leakage from the compressor housing to atmosphere through the interface between the cylindrical section and the covers of the housing.The compressor is disposed substantially within the tank which receives the compressor discharge and is connected to the wall of the tank. A seal between the compressor and the tank wall seals the tank and thereby prevents leakage from the compressor to atmosphere.