Abstract: Hard gelatin capsules are made from gelatin containing up to 10% of a preferably hydrophilic fibrous material. They do not split after storage when filled with hygroscopic or deliquescent materials.

Abstract: An adjustable appliance covering is set forth wherein four equally dimensioned side panels include a first end formed with hook and loop fasteners along a limited width thereof with a second end formed as a bifurcated end with one of the bifurcations pivotally mounted to the panel wherein the interior surfaces of the bifurcated portion are formed with companion hook and loop fasteners to associate with a companion first end of an adjacent panel. The panels are thereby adjustable to accommodate appliances of varying cross-sectional dimensions by selective positioning of a first end within a bifurcated second end. An overlying cover is formed with hook and loop fastener strips to cover the uppermost portion of an associated appliance and impart rigidity to the complete organization.

Abstract: Plural chamber hard cap and body type capsules, each comprising two or more cooperational separately formed component capsules, dissimilar in transverse cross section, which are fixed in position relative to each other, having at least one inner component capsule positioned and fixed within an outer capsule; providing thereby plural chamber capsules, each having at least one transparent, clear, or translucent body part chamber to contain medicament or any other desired substance or device, and at least one other transparent, clear, or translucent body part chamber to contain a cooperational ingestible, disintegratable capsule insert device which is externally visible to the sighted user or consumer, providing thereby a tamper-evident capsule.

Abstract: A valve box for use with a water valve from an aqueduct branch pipe. The valve box comprises a pair of endwisely connected elongated coaxial cylinders, a cover removably mounted to the top of the upper cylinder and having a downturned cylindrical flange depending therefrom within the main cylinders, and a floor wall having an upturned cylindrical flange exteriorly of the main cylinders. Cross-sectionally V-shape, elastomeric, annular, self-tightening gaskets ensure liquid-tight interconnection of the two main cylinders, of the upper cylinder with the upper flange and of the lower cylinder with the lower flange. The rotatable shaft of the valve extends through the floor wall, wherein the cross-sectionally square head thereof can be accessed from ground level by removing the cover. The two flanges are moreover releasably locked to the cylinders by bayonet joints.

Abstract: A vertical hot water storage tank with an access opening in its underside, for positioning an internal heating element in the tank, and connectors for the supply of cold water to the tank and for the egress of hot water therefrom, is in the form of a pressure tight cylindrical vessel. In order to simplify the construction of the vessel, it is assembled from separate modular elements made of a plastics material, which are relatively adjustable to determine the capacity of the vessel and which are finally bonded together. The modular elements may comprise a pair of inter-fitting top and bottom lid elements, or top and bottom lid elements interfitting with a central tubular element. The capacity of the vessel may be determined prior to the bonding of the elements together, by the extent to which they overlap one another or by suitable dimensioning of the elements.

Abstract: By providing a bottle with a plurality of sets of ribs formed about the outer surface thereof and providing a cooperating telescopically engageable decorative portion with a plurality of sets of fins extending from the inside surface thereof, a unique securement system is achieved for frictionally interengaging and securely mounting the decorative portion to the bottle portion, thereby attaining a unique desirable aesthetic effect. Preferably, each set of ribs on the bottle are arranged substantially vertically along each side edge thereof, with the plurality of sets of fins of the decorative portion being positioned for mating, overriding engagement therewith. In addition, each of said elongated fins of the decorative portion preferably extend the entire length of the zone created by the plurality of ribs in order to assure overriding, interlocking secure engagement between said ribs and said fins.

Abstract: A collapsible toothbrush as disclosed having three telescopically mounted portions defining the handle, all of which portions are hollow so as to receive in their collapsed condition a tube of toothpaste. The brush in its collapsed condition is preferably overwrapped with a small paper cup, and a cover is provided for the bristles. The entire assembly is shrink wrapped to permit dispensing from conventional vending machines.

Abstract: A tubular article, such as a plastic bottle, of optionally stepped cross-sections, with one section next to one of the steps incorporating near vertical tucks permits collapsing of the article. Under an axial force, the bottle or article will collapse in a telescoping manner by inverting inside for outside of the section with the tucks. The invention of the tucks stretch or expand them which increases the area enclosed by the cross-section and thereby allows the telescoping in a pre-determined manner. Reversing the axial force will cause the collapsed container to extend or expand.

Abstract: The film container is particularly adapted for roll film and includes a closed bottom open topped receptacle and a removable open bottom, closed top cap defining therebetween one or a pair of central spaces in which a film roll is held. The receptacle and/or cap has tapered sidewalls so that the cap and receptacle slidingly fit together and releasably lock and seal. The container may also include one or more indicators on the outer surface of the sidewall thereof which indicate whether the film roll inside the container is exposed or unexposed. The indicators may be, for example, an arrow on one of the receptacle and cap alignable with the words "exposed" and "unexposed", or symbols thereof, on the other of the receptacle and cap, or a single ridge matingly receivable on the receptacle or cap in either one of a spaced pair of labelled grooves on the other of the receptacle and cap. Colored ridges of the same or different configuration can be subsituted for the two grooves and ridge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scraping arrangement for a telescopic cover, in which a buffer which is made from a different material from that of the scraper is arranged on the rear face of the scraping arrangement. With such a construction the choice of material for the individual elements can be thoroughly optimized.

Abstract: An expandable carrying case apparatus, having two pivotably attached members, each of which is substantially rectangular, and each of which is expandable. Expansion is accomplished by individualized displacement mechanisms deployed upon each corner of the members. Each of the displacement mechanisms is attached to a controllable driver which when actuated, expands or contracts an element of the case frame causing the exterior members to expand outwardly or contract inwardly and thereby increase or decrease the volume of the carrying case.

Abstract: A container for housing a metal strip coil, which comprises: a lower box (2) made of steel, having an open upper end, for housing a metal strip coil (1) with the axis thereof directed horizontally and covering the lower half thereof; an upper box (3) made of steel, having an open lower end and an upper end capable of being opened and closed by means of a pair of shutters (23, 23'), inserted into the lower box (2) so as to be vertically movable, for covering the upper half of the coil (1); a lift mechanism for vertically moving the upper box (3); and a shutter opening-closing mechanism for closing the upper end of the upper box (3) by closing the pair of shutters (23, 23') when the upper box (3) is moved up by means of the lift mechanism, and for opening the upper end of the upper box (3) by opening the pair of shutters (22, 23') when the upper box (3) is moved down by means of the lift mechanism.

Abstract: A medicinal capsule comprising a cap member containing a first circumferential slot formed on the outer surface of the upper portion, at least one raised member formed on the inner surface of the cap, a body member containing a second circumferential slot formed on the outer surface of the upper portion thereof for slidably locking with the first circumferential slot of the cap member during final locking, and at least one connecting member formed on the outer surface of the second circumferential slot of the body member and extending internal to the body member for slidably locking with the raised member of the cap member, the raised member and the connecting member being dimensional relative to each other so as to form a space therebetween whereby when the cap member and body member are preliminarily locked prior to final locking, the capsule is not deformed.

Abstract: A piece of luggage is disclosed which consists of a case in the shape of a flat parallelepiped comprising two greater rigid lateral walls and a rigid quadrangular frame with an upper side provided with a curved handle, a base side and end sides. At least one of its lateral walls is movable, being provided with a rigid perimetral edge which slides telescopically within the frame. Displacement of this lateral wall occurs in a direction perpendicular to its plane between a retracted position in which it is located in the plane of the corresponding edge of the frame and a projecting position. The result is that the internal volume of the case is increased.

Abstract: The container for use in precooked foods comprises a disposable container main body for containing precooked foods made of incombustible material and a disposable heater device made of incombustible material such as incombustible paper or aluminum, having a solid fuel, packaged integrally together with the container main body and capable of heating the main body. The container main body and the heater device are engaged to each other by fitting the protrusions on the main body into the lateral grooves in the heater device so that the main body can be supported at a raised position above the heater device. The container main body may include a cylindrical bellows portion that can vary the capacity of the container by expansion and compression.

Abstract: A container having a base structure formed by coiling an elongated paper strip by the use of an adhesive, and a moisture-proof coating layer covering the surface of the base structure.

Abstract: Hollow articles such as plastic bottles and tubes having a portion of the sidewall including latching bellows, are formed with modified inner and outer fold rings to reduce the angular flexure between unfolded and folded (latched) bellow walls. The bellow walls are modified by reducing the slope of the walls as they approach the inner fold rings to thereby reduce the unfolded (unflexed) angle between the walls at the inner fold rings. The modified geometry permits better utilization of high density linear polymer plastics by lessening or preventing the "crystalline" fracturing and lamination at the inner fold ring with the first latching of the bellows. The bottle material is therefore no longer weakened at the inner fold ring. The modified geometry also permits use of low density polymer plastics and rubber for latching bellows with thicknesses and geometries that otherwise would tend to eventually spring back rather than latch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telescopic cover (1) in which the individual cover boxes (2, 2', 2") comprise a top wall (3, 3', 3"), two side walls and a rear wall (4, 4', 4") and the extending movement of the cover boxes is limited by a stop (11). At least for connection of the rear wall (4) to the top wall (3) an elongated profile (9) is provided which has parallel flanges (11, 12) on one broad side between which the top wall is retained and of which the outer flange (11) at the same time forms the said stop, whilst the inner flange (12) at the same time forms an assembly stop for the rear wall (4). This results in a particularly quick and precise assembly of the individual cover boxes.

Abstract: A thin-walled easily opened container and method of making the same for commercial food products that includes congruent mating and overlapping sections crimped over a cover panel.

Abstract: A mount for securing an electronic instrument to a desired wall of a luggage compartment of an automotive vehicle such as a top or a side wall. As a housing of the instrument is slid into a generally U-shaped metal fixture with its guide grooves mated with guide pieces which are provided on both ends of "U" of the fixture, hooks positioned at both sides of the fixture are brought into locking engagement with recesses which are provided on the housing of the instrument, whereby the housing is locked to the fixture. Biased by a spring outward, the housing may be unlocked from the fixture simply by pulling a handle which is positioned at one side of the fixture.

Abstract: A container for protecting and enclosing an electrophoretic support medium is disclosed. The container includes a first portion and a second portion slidingly engageable with one another, whereby when closed they sealingly engage one another to form a substantially air-tight cavity therein. The first portion has a first recess defined by a protruding rim for accommodating a portion of the support medium therein. The second portion has a second recess defined by a protruding rim for accommodating the remainder of the support medium therein. The protruding rims are spaced apart from the bottoms of each portion and engagable with the base sheet of the support medium, whereby the support medium is retained within the recesses between the rims and the bottoms. The bottoms each have a substantially smooth planar surface to facilitate secure retention of the support medium.

Abstract: An electric steam humidifier consists of a container defining an operating volume for holding a sufficient amount of water to provide steam for eight hours or more and, disposed within the container, a heating element for heating the water to generate steam. The container includes a base segment defining a portion only of the operating volume, and an upper segment defining another portion of the operating volume and further defining an aperture for escape of steam from the volume. The base segment and the upper segment are joined in a water-tight seal. The upper segment, in a first, operating position, extends vertically away from the base segment, to define with the base segment the operating volume. The humidifier, with the upper segment in a second, storage position relatively closer to the rigid base segment, defines and occupies a significantly reduced volume to facilitate storage and transport.

Abstract: A universal shipping container comprises two separable and telescoping components. The shipping container includes a base plate supporting an upstanding tubular body to be received within a tubular body extending downwardly from a top ring plate. The ring plate includes a central opening for receiving the shanks of a drill bit therethrough. The telescoping components include cooperating fasteners for securely holding the drill bit within the shipping container.

Abstract: A collapsible container having upper and lower vertically telescopically related parts, the upper part having an open bottom through which the lower part is received. Cooperative wall portions of the parts have cooperative lips to establish stops for achieving the extended (raised) position of the top part and collapsed (top part lowered) condition of the parts. Projectable and retractable lock mechanism is accessible from exteriorly of the container and operates to latch the parts in extended condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telescopic cover composed of multiple boxes in which three guide elements are provided for guiding two adjacent boxes in the region of each side wall, and of these at least one guide element extends over the length of the appertaining box by a specific dimension in the extended state of the two boxes and furthermore at least one of the three guide elements is releasable from the appertaining box. In this way a small compressed dimension of the telescopic cover can be produced even with very wide boxes and at the same time a self-supporting construction can be achieved in a simple manner which saves on material.

Abstract: A collapsible/expandable shipping rack is provided. The rack has a generally rectangular bottom wall. A pair of oppositely disposed end walls are hingedly secured to the bottom wall. The end walls may be pivoted from an upright position to a collapsed position over the bottom wall for storage of the rack. Removable side rails are provided. The side walls extend between the end walls and are removable and storable on the bottom wall for storage of the rack. The end wall walls have width expanding sections which are movable on track means to alter the width of the rack. The end walls also have a height expanding section which are movable on track means to alter the height of the rack.

Abstract: A fabricated master cylinder includes a pressure cylinder and a separately made reservoir mounted thereon by way of a mounting device on the cylinder and a mounting formation on the reservoir. The mounting device and reservoir provide restraint surfaces for engagement by a locking device which, when engaged, maintains the cylinder and reservoir in co-operative relationship. In an alternative arrangement, the restraint surfaces are on respective parts of the mounting device and formation which, themselves act as locking means.

Abstract: A device for the collection of waste oil and other liquids including a closeable receptacle and a support. The receptacle is positioned for vertical height adjustment with respect to the support by means of a downwardly extending open-ended boss in telescopic receipt of a post upwardly extending from the support. Stop means are included on the boss such that the positioning of the receptacle may be achieved by one hand of the user while leaving the user free with his or her other hand. Such above action is additionally facilitated by an inwardly extending recess in the side walls of the support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover arrangement for industrial equipment in which individual cover elements are telescopically arranged and one cover element has a groove running in the direction of relative movement of the cover elements with respect to each other and the head portion of a guide element is fixed on the adjacent cover element and the head of the guide element engages in the narrowed inner region of the said groove. Such a cover arrangement is distinguished above all by very simple assembly and dismantling.

Abstract: A holder for retaining refractory materials with adjustable upper and lower trays, which accommodate and hold securely therebetween the refractory materials. The holder comprises a lower tray having an open bottom mesh, and an upper tray with an open top mesh. The upper tray is telescopically received by the lower tray. Adjustable spacing between the upper and lower tray provides for secure retention of a uniformly distributed layer of radiant refractory material, thus offering a relatively constant dissipation of heat. The adjustable feature is provided by the accommodation of fasteners which extend generally horizontally from the side of the lower tray within vertical slots which are defined within the side walls of the top tray. The holder also provides a convenient means for cleaning the refractory materials after they have become soiled in use.

Abstract: A gelatine capsule includes a locking ridge having a smooth, rounded cross-section for improved locking characteristics with respect to the body portion of the capsule. The capsule cap is formed on a metal pin having a circumferential groove therein with a shape complimentary to that of the capsule groove. Each forming pin in shaped by rolling an unfinished pin between two rollers. The unfinished pin is supported by an anvil located just below the center line connecting the axes of rotation of the two rollers. One roller is preferably smooth and the other roller preferably has a cross-sectional profile complimentary to that of the ultimate capsule cap. The locking groove is formed in the cap pin by bringing the two rollers together so as to rotate the pin under great force thereby burnishing a smooth, rounded locking groove into the finished pin.

Abstract: A container is for elongated playing devices and associated game items. It provides protection during storage, handling, and shipping by freight carriers against damage and it offers resistance to theft. Principal parts of the container are made of a plastic material. Its cavity is formed in one or more standardized tubular extrusions to which molded end caps are affixed. Accessories provide for hand and shoulder carrying and lockable hardware secures the cavity. Access to the container cavity is by removal of lockable end caps and in certain embodiments by separation at the unions between two or more tubular sections. The manufacture of the container is adaptable to the requirements of a multiplicity of sports and games.

Abstract: A variable volume carrying case of diverse utility includes hinged companion sections each having relatively movable telescoping portions whereby each case section can be expanded or reduced in size. An independent push-pull cable drive system for the expansion and reduction of each case section includes a rotary manual drive device having a connection with each push-pull cable of the system.

Abstract: A portable, nestable brewing system for the preparation of various liquid beverage products is disclosed. The system includes as its main components an insulated cup-like brewed beverage receiver, a water receiving vessel, a filter holder, and a powdered beverage storage canister with a detachable lid. The brewed beverage receiver, water receiving vessel, and filter holder engage together in a configuration enabling the preparation of brewed beverages from powdered materials. After use, all of the components and the powdered beverage storage canister are nestable within the brewed beverage receiver. To maintain the system in a nested condition, the lid of canister is detachably securable to the top of the brewed beverage receiver with the other components of the system inside.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose plastic container which may be reduced in height in that it is made up of three cylindrical sections of successively diminishing diameter which means that they can fit into one another like a telescope.Furthermore, the container is fitted with a semi-circular handle and a basin or plate which may be attached underneath by means of a latching hook.

Abstract: A storage container is formed of a pair of tubes with one fitting telescopically into the other. A row of axially aligned keys protruding from the inner tube fit into a keyway slot in a plurality of annular ribs from the outer tube. The keys can slide through the keyway slot in an axial motion and are also movable circumferentially between an adjacent pair of ribs whereby the two tubes are interlocked at a given length.

Abstract: A pail is disclosed herein having a plurality of tapered sections coaxially disposed with respect to each other so that the lower portion of one section binds with the upper portion of an adjacent section to provide a maximum volume container. Sealing devices are interposed between the binding or frictional coupling of the sections which is releasable so that the sections may collapse about themselves to provide a nestable, low profile storage configuration. The lowermost section of the plurality has a flanged bottom of greater dimension than the dimension of the other sections constituting a stop or limit member to retain the sections together as a unit.

Abstract: An adjustable slide tray made of a base and a sliding tray which fits within the base is described. The slide tray unit may be used for holding such objects as medicines in a pharmacist's refrigerator. The slide tray unit also includes interlock means for holding trays together.

Abstract: An expandable spacecraft is provided which includes at least one main generally cylindrical body member. This body member comprises a generally waffle-type structure which includes a plurality of flanges extending generally radially from the body member. An auxiliary housing is provided which is adapted to increase the volume of the body member. The auxiliary housing is connected to the main body member and is slidably and telescopically received therein. The main body portion and auxiliary housing member can be provided in a compact state with a predetermined volume or can be expanded by extending the housing outwardly from the main body member to increase the volume of the assembly to a desired degree.

Abstract: A tray or case structure comprises a plurality of stacked trays mounted for rotation about a common post. The trays have interengaging catch formations effective to fan the trays out from a retracted superimposed position responsive to manual rotation of the uppermost tray, and depending peripheral skirt portions providing support for each tray. The trays telescope one into another in the retracted position, and the device is useful, for example, as a display device for cosmetics and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination collapsible funnel and canister therefor, comprising a sectional collapsible funnel, a canister adapted to receive the funnel, and means in the canister adapted to receive an adapter section of the funnel for storage.

Abstract: A utensil holder which includes three separate annular sections of different diameters, can be assembled in interlocking superposed relationship as a one-tier holder, a two-tier holder or a three-tier holder. For shipping purposes, all three sections nest one within the other to provide an assembly which is the size of the largest section.

Abstract: A securing mechanism for releasible securement together of components and a latch member having at least one projection transverse of its axis, biasing means mounting the latch member on the first component for limited angular movement about its axis and biasing the latch member to a first angular position, a second component defining a bore to receive the latch member and defining one or more grooves extending along the bore to receive the projection to allow axial movement between the first and second components when the projection is in registration with the groove, and means defining a ledge adjacent the bore to receive the latch member to prevent relative axial movement between the components with the latch member in its first angular position. Manual movement of the latch member between its angular positions allows relative movement between components for separation.

Abstract: A packing container assembly particularly for storing elongated objects is formed with inner and outer elongated interfitting hollow members each having a polygonal cross-sectional configuration with a closed end and an open end longitudinally slidable relative to each other. Each of the hollow members is formed with interlocking members which cooperate to fix the hollow members in engagement with each other. The interlocking members on the outer hollow member are inwardly projecting webs located adjacent the open end of the outer hollow member at corners thereof and the interlocking members of the inner hollow member are outwardly projecting elevations spaced apart in the longitudinal direction thereof with elevations being provided at at least two diagonally opposite corners of the inner hollow member lying in a common plane extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction thereof. The hollow members are formed with rounded corners having specific radii which differ from each other.

Abstract: A soap saving device for pressure bonding two or more pieces of wet soap comprising a pair of soap dishes which may be nested together to pressure bond two or more pieces of soap located between the nested soap dishes, or alternatively each may be employed as independent and separate soap dishes. The different species are disclosed for developing a soap bonding or compressing force between the dishes. An elastic band is employed in a first species using identical nesting soap dishes. In the second species, a pair of tension bars, each formed with a series of surface locking ridges or grooves, is hinged to one soap dish so that they may pivot into locking alignment with a pair of slots each having a set of flexible locking tabs for engaging the locking ridges. In the third species, the sidewalls of a base soap dish are formed with several sets of exterior locking ridges which adjustably engage mating sets of locking ridges formed on the interior of the skirt of the top soap dish which nests over the base dish.

Abstract: A convertible three-ball to two-ball golf ball container wherein a pair of thin-wall cylindrical tubes, which are opened at adjoining ends and have semi-spherical closed opposite ends, are telescoped together and closely accommodate three or two golf balls in abutting relation.

Abstract: Capsules (10) such as used for administering medicines, foods, and the like, are formed by a pair of sections (12, 14) locked to one another by a latching assembly (28) including a projecting member (30) provided on one of the sections and a keeper or abutment (34) provided on the other of the sections. By this arrangement, the projecting member and the abutment will snap together when the associated sections are matingly joined so as to resist separation.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for joining a guidance module housing to a bulkhead of a guided missile. The coupling assembly includes a plurality of levers extending through slots in the housing and bulkhead of the guided missile with a plurality of threaded fasteners extending through the levers and engaging a plate member integral with the housing. The threaded fastener is torqued to impart a pivoting motion to the lever about a fulcrum integral with the plate such that axial directed forces are transferred from the outer periphery of the lever to the housing which is forced to abut the bulkhead.

Abstract: A two-piece telescoping shelf adaptor construction adaptable to be supported on a shelf structure in a flat or inclined position and adjustable to accommodate varying shelf depths comprising first and second members each being formed having a similar number of spaced parallel adjacent guide channels extending thereacross, the first member having a front wall extending across the front edge thereof and the second member having a rear wall extending across the rear edge thereof, the guide channels each including a floor portion and spaced upstanding wall portions extending across the first and second members to form separators between the adjacent channels, the upstanding wall portions on the second member having cross-sectional shapes and being spaced to slidably receive and telescopingly cooperate with the upstanding wall portions on the first member whereby the first and second members can be moved relative to each other in order to achieve a desired length between the front wall of the first member and the