Abstract: A dual purpose waste receptacle including a trash container having an open and a closed end and provided with a removable top, having a pair of oppositely disposed swinging doors, releasably covering the open end. The top open end of the container has a transverse divider disposed therein and provided with a pair of spaced vertically extending edges defining an elongated open channel extending the length thereof and facing the open top end of the trash container. The vertically extending divider edges receive a portion of the top of each of two trash can liners in overlapping relationship thereon and frictionally receive a crossbar carried by the removable top to assist in retaining the top and the trash can liners in position. A pair of diametrically disposed handles are carried by the removable top and engage under the overhanging lip exterior surface of the can top.

Abstract: An assembly and display device for the playing pieces of a two sided puzzle having first and second sheets formed from a transparent material in which the sheets are provided with complimentary first and second sidewalls along at least two contiguous sides and are further provided with a spring mechanism for fastening the sheets in a closed position. A support member is fixable to the sheets and serves to hold the device in an upright fashion for displaying the completed puzzle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a housing assembly design which reduces the number of screws required to attach the housing parts together. According to the preferred embodiment of this invention, the housing of a hand-held computer is assembled and held together by a combination of hooks, screws, and tabs. Preferably, the tabs mate with slots or grooves formed on the perimeter of apertures such as input/output ports in the housing. Once the housing is assembled, each tab forms part of the perimeter of the aperture into which it is inserted. The hooks and screws mate with corresponding hooks and screw holes, respectively, formed in the housing.

Abstract: The valved discharge opening of a cylinder containing pressurized fluid is protected by a safety cap assembly including a dome-shaped cap that is detachably secured to a collar which is in turn threadedly engaged with the existing threaded cap ring flange of the cylinder. The collar is provided with a pair of locking tabs which are spring-biased to extend outwardly through a pair of opposed circumferential slots formed in the collar for locking engagement through a pair of corresponding opposed circumferential slots formed in the cap. The cap and collar further include cooperating recesses for water drainage, an aperture formed in one locking tab to permit the attachment of a wire seal, and a passageway extending transversely through the sidewall of the collar for receiving a punch to deform the thread inwardly to lock the collar to the ring cap flange.

Abstract: The invention comprehends a pair of latching arrangements for a vacuum cleaner bag door. The latching arrangements each consist of an operator button and an urging spring, with the urging spring including the latching hook. These two elements are assembled in the bag door lid in a captivating condition with each other and maintained therein by one way locking barbs.

Abstract: A foldable container assembly (10) includes a base (12) having a plurality of sides (14, 16, 18, 20). A wall hinge (24) interconnects each of the side walls (14, 16, 18, 20) to the base (12) with the wall hinge (24) for a first side wall (14) being in a vertically spaced horizontal plane from the wall hinge (24) for a second side wall (16) for folding the first and second side walls (14, 16) over the base (12) and into overlapping vertically spaced relationship to one another. The base (12) is generally convex and includes a rigid top member (80) and a corner support element (86) near each corner of the top member (80), perimeter support element (88) near the perimeter of the top member (80) about midway between adjacent pairs of corner support elements (86), and a center support element (90) near the center of the top member (80).

Abstract: A slide bar locking arrangement for securing a lid to a cabinet to prevent unauthorized access. Hook members extending from the underside of the lid are received in and engage a plurality of corresponding apertures defined in a resiliently biased slide bar slidably mounted adjacent an inner wall of the cabinet, thereby securing the lid to the cabinet. During closing of the lid, the sides of the hook members contact the sides of the apertures causing the slide bar to move laterally until the hooks are secured in the apertures. A knob attached to the slide bar extends outside the cabinet and is operable to move the slide bar out of engagement with the hook members so that the lid may be opened. A lock mechanism is provided to secure the slide bar against movement so that the lid cannot be opened until the lock mechanism is unlocked.

Abstract: A composite door assembly for a magnetic tape cassette includes a hinge pin having a first torsion spring element at one end encapsulated in the molded door, a second torsion spring element disposed at an opposite end of the pin for mounting on the cassette, with the opposite ends of the hinge pin secured to the cassette to mount the door on the cassette, and with the first and second torsion spring elements biased to maintain the door in a closed position.

Abstract: A key-operated lock installable on a portable cooler cabinet and associated lid, with the lock surfaces substantially flush with the cabinet-lid surfaces. The lock includes a lock bolt housing formed by two telescopically connected tubes extendable through aligned openings in two spaced walls of the cabinet lid. The key-operated bolt is movable axially and rotationally to effect a lock action.

Abstract: The invention relates to cases, in particular cases for packaging cosmetic products, provided with a closure device including a movable element comprising a tilting pushbutton (5) in the form of a T, the top beam of which includes a control bar (51) projecting from the front edge (1') of the lid (1) in the closure position, and on the back a pivot (53, 53'), and the central leg of which comprises a latching prong (58) provided with a hook member (59). The movable element cooperates with fixed elements (6) of the lid including a front crtadle (64), at least one tongue (65), and a window (61) and fixed elements of the base (2) including a recess (74) for the latching prong (58) and a retention member (73) that is complementary with the hook member (59) of the prong (58).

Abstract: A device for use in connection with tapping off fluid from or filling fluid into a container through a hole (13) closable by a threaded cup-shaped plug (17). The device comprises a housing (10), mountable over the hole (13), and a tool (30) for manually handling the plug (17). The tool comprises a plug holder (34), including two movable gripping jaws (37) having gripping portions (38), insertable into a cavity (18) in the plug (17). The gripping jaws (37) are brought into contact with opposite portions of the side wall (20) of the cavity (18). In order to make it possible to use the tool (30) for handling plugs (17) having cavities (18) of considerable varying diameter, the gripping portions (38) of the gripping jaws (37) are arranged to be moved from rectracted inner end positions to expanded outer end positions through the action of spring forces applied from a spring (45) contained in the plug holder (34 ).

Abstract: A new structure of a container and closure adapted for manufacture by an injection molding process is provided. The container includes an integrally formed neck portion having an annular spring for releasably engaging an engagement step formed in the body portion of the bottle cap. The cap is released by simply pressing a projection which extends from the spring through an opening formed in the bottle neck.

Abstract: A furnace closing mechanism for industrial furnaces is composed of a furnace door that can be latched to the furnace shell and a heat-insulating door fastened to the furnace door. This heat-insulating door renders the thermal insulation of the furnace interior gastight. Loss of material caused by friction is prevented by bayonet joints. The heat-insulating door provided by leaf springs and a threaded hub is screwed onto a threaded spindle, which is mounted on the furnace door and can be operated from the outside.

Abstract: A manually-operated dispenser for user-controlled discharge of an internally-stored fluid includes a variable length assembly normally driven to its maximum longitudinal extension for fluid-tightly closing a fluid discharge opening and a vent opening disposed at opposite ends of an elongated housing, a piston bounding an end of an internal fluid reservoir and operatively movable along the housing for volumetrically reducing the reservoir and for driving stored fluid toward and through the discharge opening, and an actuator assembly manually operable by the user for causing controlled foreshortening of the variable length assembly whereby the fluid discharge and vent openings are concurrently opened permitting the forced discharge of a correspondingly controlled volume of stored fluid.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a safety device for a radiator cap detachably mounted on a fluid supply opening for closing the radiator opening. The safety device comprises a lock means for preventing the opening of the radiator cap when the temperature of the coolant in the radiator is higher than a predetermined value. The lock means is provided between the radiator cap and an inner surface of the fluid supply opening. The lock means comprises a lock portion provided on an inner surface of the fluid supply opening and a lock member fixedly secured to the radiator cap. The lock member is formed of a shape memory alloy.

Abstract: A box for cosmetics comprising a base defining a recess, a cover pivotably mounted on the base around a rear transverse pivot, a movable push rod borne by the base at the rear end cooperating with the cover so as to open it, and a pair of parts cooperating and movable with respect to one another for resiliently holding the cover in the closed position. The pair of parts are complementary in shape with one another, the first part comprising a portion of the cover and the second part comprising a portion of the base, so that the push rod functions mainly to open the cover and not to lock it in the closed position.

Abstract: A child proof container for storing dangerous articles such as medicines, poisons, hand guns, knives and the like. The container comprises wall structure defining a receptacle and an access opening. A closure provided with a finger hole is mounted across the opening. Finger operated latch means interconnect the closure member and the wall structure. The latch means is positioned apart from the finger hole a spaced distance predetermined to prevent latch operation by short fingered individuals.A combination finger guide and baffle is mounted on the closure member for guiding the finger into latching engagement and also for shielding the receptacle contents from finger contact. A mounting for the latch mounts the latter adjustably in selected positions toward or away from the finger hole as required to adjust the spaced distance therebetween to the finger length of the operator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thin battery-containing structure for an electronic apparatus which includes a lock pin provided on a flexible arm of a battery holder. The lock pin is guided to a predetermined position by a guide/lock groove in a case by pressing a battery holder inward for installing a battery in the battery container of the case. The lock pin is disengaged by the guide/lock groove when further inward force is applied. Upon removal of such force, the battery holder is pressed out of the battery container.

Abstract: A sterilizer having a bottom part and a lid with a pair of pivotable closure bars mounted on the lid and adapted to be moved between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the closure bar coacts with a detent to fix the lid to the bottom part. The free end of the closure bar is angled outwardly for ease of grasping the bar. A stop is provided which defines the open position of the closure bar. When in its open position, the closure bar is generally parallel to the top of the lid and is adapted to be used as a carrying handle for the lid.

Abstract: An animal proof container is set forth. The container comprises a can having a bottom, a sidewall having an inside surface having a plurality of substantially flat portions each having a recess defined thereby, an outside surface having a corresponding plurality of holes communicating to the recesses and a rim defining an open top. A lid of the container has a cover portion adapted to cover the open top of the can and a plurality of members extending downwardly peripherally from the cover portion, fitting adjacent the inside surface of the can and having lower end portions adjacent the flat portions of the inside surface, the lower end portions being biased outwardly towards the flat portions sufficiently to proceed into the recesses when the lid is pushed fully downwardly onto the can. The lid is biased normally upwardly relative to the can sufficiently for preventing the lower end portions from entering the recesses.

Abstract: A vanity case comprising a receptacle member, a cover member hinged at its rear end with the receptacle member, a first latch member, a second latch member formed on the cover member for engagement with the first latch member whereby the cover member is maintained in a closed position with respect to the receptacle member, and an unlatch member movably secured in the receptacle member and including a pull member having an end portion extending beyond the wall of the receptacle member, the unlatch member further including means for, upon its movement by drawing the pull member, releasing engagement between the first and second latch members.

Abstract: In a locking mechanism, in particular, for fixing filter holders on sterilizing containers, with a housing in which a locking member is displaceable between two end positions, namely a first end position in which it engages behind a locking projection, and a second end position in which it releases the locking projection, with a spring means which biases the locking member in the direction towards the first end position, and with an actuating member protruding from the housing for displacement of the locking member, in order to ensure that unlocking does not occur if the actuating member is unintentionally actuated, it is suggested that a second actuating member be provided and that the actuating members be arranged on the housing on opposite sides thereof and be actuatable by displacement in the direction towards the respective other actuating member, the locking mechanism only being unlockable if both actuating members are actuated.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an automatic servo-controlled valve with high speed opening wherein the shutter is a hinged cover (20). Suitable locking means (30, 50) keep the cover (20) in a locked position up to the time when the pressure difference on the two faces of the cover exceeds a pre-determined minimum level. After the said locking means have moved to an open position, an actuator (40) operates the opening of the said cover at high speed (FIG. 1).

Abstract: The closing device of a compact is constituted on the one hand by a movable component carried by a base of the compact and comprising a V-shaped element constituted by a manipulating push button and by a flexible catch engagement arm carrying, on the opposite side to the push button a bead and, on the other hand, a catch of the lid intended to receive the bead in the closed position. To open the lid, the push button is depressed so as to cause the flexible arm to bear against a suitably disposed bearing surface of the base in order to release the bead from the catch. The V-shaped element can be carried by a flexible strip forming part of a shell introduced into the base and comprising a hinge element whose other element is carried by the lid.

Abstract: The injection monitor kit appliance allows insulin or injection-dependent persons to maintain daily monitoring of injections taken and maintains a full week's supply of insulin, syringes and alcohol swabs in a convenient and portable container. The injection monitor kit is a secure and easily transportable container having assigned, separate slots for a select number of syringes, with the name of each day of the a calendar week located in relative proximity to each slot containing therein the syringes which should be administered that day. The appearance of a syringe in its slot indicates an injection not yet taken. Additionally, the appliance includes compartments for medication containers, alcohol swabs and a means for breaking off needles from spent syringes and storing such needles in a safe manner.

Abstract: A storage and transport box for one inch video tape reels and the like. The box has a base forming a reel receptacle and a pivotally attached top for closing the receptacle. An elongated latch door secured the top to the base in the closed position. Tabs on the elongated latch door assist the user in opening the top with respect to the base when the top is resiliently biased in the closed position by detents in the base.

Abstract: Apparatus useful as a compacting device adapted to be inserted into a barrel or similar container either singularly, or in combination with a plurality of similar devices and generally comprising one or more compacting plates which plates are adapted to fit within such container and disposed therein for movement in a direction generally parallel to the axis of such container. A plurality of resilient locking tabs are secured to the upper surface of such compacting plates each by means of an angle bracket and in a manner so as to extend beyond both the peripheral surface of such compacting plate and the outermost edge of said angle bracket to thereby provide for engagement of said tabs with the inside of such container. When loose material is placed in the container, and a compacting plate is inserted thereinto and pressed downwardly, the material within the container and under said plate will be compacted.

Abstract: A disc cartridge including a housing main body having an opening portion for exposing a disc-shaped recording medium to the outside and for rotatably housing therein the disc-shaped recording medium, a shutter for opening and/or closing the opening portion of the housing main body and which is slidably attached to the housing main body so as to be movable in the direction perpendicular to the direction along which the disc cartridge is inserted into a recording and/or reproducing apparatus and in both the right and left directions with the opening portion of the housing main body as the center, a lid attached to the housing main body so as to be openable and closable for the opening portion, and a locking device which is formed on the housing main body and comprises an engaging portion to be engaged with the engaging portion formed on the lid, a single flexible arm member, an operation portion for breaking the engagement between the engaging portion and the engaging portion formed on the lid and a guide porti

Abstract: Apparatus for intermittently dispensing either fragile particulate material, such as sesame seeds, or flaky material, such as bran, through openings in a tube to spread material over an array of spaced rows and columns of a food product in a pan. The dispensing apparatus comprises a hopper from which fragile particulate material is dispensed through a dispensing tube in which a mandrel driven by a reversible variable speed motor is rotatably disposed. The mandrel has spaced spline teeth formed on its outer surface in dispensing sections separated by blocking collars spaced longitudinally of the mandrel such that rotation of the mandrel causes particulate material to be dispensed in parallel columns and such that intermittent rotation of the mandrel causes the columns to be divided to form rows.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cover assembly to conceal the anchor bolt assembly housed in an opening in a vertical wall of a sanitary fixture. A novel clip, which is mounted to the anchor bolt, includes latching means to mount the cover plate over the opening.

Abstract: Storage box including a box, a box door, a spring biased wafer retainer, and two locking clips. The storage box is used with standard mechanical interface (SMIF) transfer equipment, and is sealable, dust proof, and stackable. The box door includes cross-bar locators for cross-bar wafer cassettes. The box door will also accept other types of wafer processing cassettes. Each of the locking clips engage into a clip enclosure outboard of the box, and includes a locking slot for the locking clip, as well as a latch pin opening which provides for movement of the latch pin. A spring bar including parallel contact bars and configured spring bar ends positions to secure wafers in a contained wafer processing cassette.

Abstract: An automotive type internal combustion engine has an oil pan that is easily attached and disassembled from the skirt of the engine block by means of a snap-on type connector that includes a springable-like retaining plate removably attached to the upper edge of the oil pan and having right angled end portions springably engaged through slots in the oil pan wall for projection to a location above the ledge of the engine block skirt for supporting the oil pan upon the ledge and securing it to the block, the end portions of the retaining plate being cammed outwardly upon upward assembly of the oil pan to the block ledge and springably returned into a locking position with respect to the ledge after the ledge has cleared the hook-like ends; disassembly being accomplished by forceably moving the springlike ends outwardly until the block ledge is cleared for vertical removal of the oil pan from the ledge.

Abstract: A cap for a fuel tank includes a base member for structural support, a fuel-impervious material for providing a seal between the base member and an opening in the fuel tank, a contractible member extending through the base member for engaging and interior of the fuel tank (including a filling tube for the fuel tank, and a flexible member coupled to the base member and enclosing the extension of the contractible member and preventing leakage of fuel and/or associated vapors therethrough.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a one piece box that tips back to open and is formed out of one single faced cardboard blank of a conventional aspect and parallelepiped shape comprising, in the closed position, two shells, the open parts of which face each other on opposite sides and are joined on the median longitudinal axis of a base wall, common to both, which, through simple deformation of the material along the said axis, constitutes the main rotation pivot for opening the box.

Abstract: A connecting mechanism for connecting a one-piece, molded-plastic cover having an outer skirt extending downwardly from the periphery of the cover to a one-piece, molded plastic body having at least a partially-hollow interior portion. The connecting means comprises flexible leg-members extending downwardly from an interior region of the cover. Each leg-member has an opening in the lower, central portion thereof. The body has dog-members which correspond to the corresponding leg-members in the cover. When the cover is connected to the body, the dog-members become engaged in the opening of the corresponding leg-member. The invention has particular application for connecting steering-wheel hub-caps to steering-wheel hubs.

Abstract: Apparatus for intermittently dispensing fragile particulate material, such as sesame seeds through openings in a tube to spread material over an array of horizontally and vertically spaced rows and columns such as upper surfaces of buns in a pan. The dispensing apparatus comprises a hopper from which fragile particulate material is dispensed through a dispensing tube in which a mandrel driven by a variable speed motor is rotatably disposed. The mandrel has spaced spline teeth formed on its outer surface in dispensing sections separated by blocking collars spaced longitudinally of the mandrel such that rotation of the mandrel causes particulate material to be dispensed in parallel columns and such that intermittent rotation of the mandrel causes the columns to be divided to form rows.

Abstract: A tape cassette comprises a cassette case made up from an upper half and a lower half which are connected together, a tape accommodated within the cassette case, a lid located at the front of the cassette case for covering the tape when the tape cassette is not in use, and a lock mechanism for locking the lid in its closed position when the tape cassette is not in use.

Abstract: A cap adapted to be detachably mounted to a camera lens, for example, comprises a locking member movable radially of the body of the cap, grooves formed in the body, and a spacer mounted to the locking member. The locking member has engaging legs, which are fitted in the grooves and can be resiliently deformed within spaces. After the locking member has been mounted to the body, the spacer occupies the spaces and prevents the deformation of the legs.

Abstract: The invention comprises a core barrel plug capable of being remotely installed in a port of a core barrel of a pressurized water nuclear reactor for converting the reactor from a by-pass downflow configuration to a by-pass upflow configuration. The plug comprises a body having an expandable cylindrical portion with a movable mandrel disposed in the body. Remote fluid pressurization causes the mandrel to be advanced thus expanding the body into contact with the port. The plug also comprises a locking mechanism to prevent inadvertent release of the plug.

Abstract: On the reception part (2) there is arranged a cover (4) which is connected on the opposite side (6) of the container by combined snap closures (8) to the reception part (2). In order to be able to use the combined snap closure optionally as closures, respectively as hinge, each combined snap closure comprises a lock (14) prestressed in closed position by a spring (30) and overlapping by means of a lug (20) in the closed position a recess (24) wherein there is pivotingly arranged a joint pin (26). On the lug (20) there is provided an inclined surface (32) by means of which the lock bolt (14) may be disengaged from the closed position in order to engage the combined snap closure by means of the joint bolt (26). The lock bolt (14) is joined to the reception part (2) of the container and the joint bolt (26) to the cover (4).

Abstract: A holder (10) is disclosed for storing books and similar articles and for supporting the articles in open position includes a body (14) and a cover (16) hinged together to define a right rectangular polyhedron shape when the holder is closed. The cover (16), which forms the upper portion of the holder (10), is pivotable forwardly and downwardly about a pair of double-acting hinges (18) located along a horizontal centerline on the front wall of the holder (10). The cover (16) includes a top wall (46) which forms the top of the holder (10) when the cover (16) is closed and then lies flat on the surface on which the holder is standing when the cover (16) is open.

Abstract: A closure device for closing an aperture in a panel includes a plate and plural retaining tabs extending from one face of the plate. The tabs have first and second lips which cooperate with the panel adjacent the aperture for centrally locating and locking the closure device in position. The plate also includes a cup-shaped central region which extends outwardly from the plate at least as far as the plural tabs to reduce the potential for any injury or damage from the tabs. A seal member is interposed between the closure device and panel for effectively sealing therebetween.

Abstract: A locking system for a flood cover having a rigid mouth. The system has a pair of oppositely opposed locking mechanisms. Each leg mechanism includes a stiff leg portion whose length is greater than the air space that would result if the closure over which the cover is to be placed were centered in the cover. A spring holds the stiff leg essentially parallel to the mouth before the cover is placed over the closure. As the cover is placed over the closure the stiff leg pivots and the tension of the spring increases.

Abstract: Storage box including a box, a box door, and two locking clips. The storage box is used with standard mechanical interface (SMIF) transfer equipment, and is sealable, dust proof, and stackable. The box door includes cross-bar locators for cross-bar wafer cassettes, and a notch for cover alignment with the SMIF box door. The box door will also accept other types of wafer processing cassettes. Each of the locking clips engage into a clip enclosure outboard of the box, and includes a locking slot for the locking clip, as well as a latch pin opening which provides for movement of the latch pin.

Abstract: A protective canister for computer discs comprises a hollow tube and a pair of end caps for closing the tube and fixing a central post therein. A stack of alternate computer discs and spacers having aligned central apertures is loaded onto the center post and clamped in the canister by way of a pair of platforms carried by the end caps about the central post. The elements of the canister are preferably constructed from hydrocarbon-based polymers and, after loading, the canister is sealed in shrink film so that the discs are protected in an environment which is free of particulate matter.

Abstract: A closure and method for closing an aperture in a panel includes a plate member having a planar inside face, a peripheral edge, and a plurality of retaining tabs which depend from the inside face. The plate member has a spaced recess formed in the inside face adjacent each retaining tab and extending inwardly from the peripheral edge. A sealing member or gasket comprised of an expansible elastomeric material is interposed between the inside face of the plate member and the edge of a panel aperture. The plate member is configured relative to the panel aperture and the gasket member such that the gasket member is effectively in a confined space. The confined space is preferably defined by a marginally depending edge on the plate and a depending center portion which is adapted to enter the panel aperture. When the elastomeric material is thereafter exposed to elevated temperatures, it expands to fill the confined space between the plate member and the panel.

Abstract: A plastic cover comprising a pair of matable convex cover halves each having flanged projections, and fixtures which hold the corresponding opposite flanged projections of the two cover halves when the two cover halves are connected to each other, said fixtures each comprising an elastic clip of a leaf spring having bent free ends which hold the flanged projections therebetween and a center recess located between the free ends for enabling the free ends to be easily and elastically deformed when the clips are attached to the corresponding flanged projections.

Abstract: This invention is a method, and apparatus for practicing said method, wherein cylindrical containers may be closed in an unusual and highly controllable manner, especially by persons who may have difficulty using their fingers in normal fashion, by means of first specially designed container chamber portion connectable to a second chamber closing portion wherein the two different pieces of apparatus are so constructed and so interact that by appropriate turning and the formation of the two parts the two parts can be caused to safely interlock, but at the same time can be formed for relative ease of opening. Included are the method for closing by a deformation together with twisting action and two matching portions which can operate cooperatively as described.

Abstract: A recording tape cartridge having a front lid member for protecting a recording tape running along the front face of the cartridge and a lid locking mechanism for locking the lid member in a closed position, said locking mechanism being mounted in a clearance defined between a stepped side wall of the cartridge and a connecting member of the lid member for connecting the lid member on the cartridge case.

Abstract: An improved sewer relief valve which is vandal-proof and automatically opens responsive to a back flow of sewage and drain water within a plumbing system.