Abstract: The abstract related herein is a device for continuously weighing a web during formation thereof such that uniformity can be promoted in a continuous process. A method for forming fiber board is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for blending two gases together in precisely adjustable proportions. The apparatus includes a mechanically adjustable, blending subassembly adapted to receive the first gas at a predetermined pressure and a one to one force balanced pneumatic relay which is operated by the first gas and which meters the flow of the second gas to the blending subassembly at a pressure substantially equal to the pressure of the first gas being supplied to the blending subassembly.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ink flow from an ink storage tank to at least one ink fountain of a high-speed, web-fed printing press employing a scale for measuring the weight of the ink storage tank and comparing weight signals from the scale at successive times to determine the weight of ink consumed over the interval between readings. A pump is associated with the storage tank for pumping the ink to the fountain via coupling lines. An ink level sensor detects the level of ink in the fountain and provides an ink demand signal for operating a value means in the ink coupling line to in turn cause ink flow to the fountain so as to provide replenishment of ink thereat. With the use of plural fountains, means are provided for prioritizing delivery to the fountains so that individual ink comsumption on a per fountain basis can be determined. In this regard, the system also employs a volume sensor preferably in the form of a pump stroke positon sensor for determining incremental weight delivery per stroke.

Abstract: In an ice slicer with syrup supply mechanism, a frame is mounted on a base, a cutter case accommodating a rotary blade is mounted to the frame, a slit is formed in the cutter case, a cutting blade is so mounted as to be exposed to the slit, a syrup discharge nozzle is provided at the front of the frame, a connecting tube connects the discharge nozzle to a syrup container, and an electromagnetic valve is provided in the connecting tube. The electromagnetic valve is opened or closed by manipulating an operation switch provided on the frame.

Abstract: A method and apparatus whereby livestock and poultry are administered feed additives in their feed ration. The apparatus stores additive concentrates separately until just prior to use, then on demand dispenses the additive concentrates into one or more weigh hoppers for weighing therein. The weighed contents of the weigh hoppers are discharged into a liquid carrier within a mixing vessel where the dispensed additives are diluted, suspended, and dispersed by mixing. The resulting carrier-and-additive slurry is pumped to a receiving station for mixing with a feed ration. The weighing components are isolated from movements that would affect additive weight determinations during the weighing process so that accurate measurements of additive weights are obtained. Dispensing and weighing of multiple additives within a single weigh hopper are sequential. Each additive may be weighed and discharged from the hopper individually or cumulatively with other additives.

Abstract: A complete additive transport and mixing system is carried on a single vehicle. A collection of liquid additive containers, a collection of metering devices, and a mixing system are all mounted on the vehicle, as is a dry additive metering device. A selected liquid additive container can be selectably and changeably connected to a selected liquid additive metering device, and a selected liquid additive metering device can be selectably and changeably connected to a selected input into the mixing system. The metering of the liquid additives is monitored and a concentration display given so that the metering devices can be manually controlled to obtain an actual concentration equal to a desired concentration. A display indicating a desired setting for the dry additive metering device is also given so that the dry additive metering device can be manually controlled to allow a suitable amount of the dry additive to be added into the mixing system to obtain a desired concentration of the dry additive.

Abstract: A postmix juice dispensing system for reconstituting and dispensing pliable 5+1 orange juice at freezer temperatures of from about -10.degree. F. to 0.degree. F., including a pressurizable canister for pressurizing concentrate in a flexible bag and for forcing the concentrate through a concentrate conduit into a heat exchanger, then into a metering device and then into a mixing chamber where the concentrate mixes with water fed also through a metering device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for dispensing a predetermined volume of a food chunk/liquid mixture having a predetermined ratio of food chunks to liquid without damaging the food chunks. The apparatus comprises at least one hopper, and a chute for receiving and selectively directing food chunks of the food chunk/liquid mixture into a cushion of liquid in the hopper. The metering apparatus preferably has sensing means for controlling the level of food chunks in the hopper, and a sensing means for selectively controlling the level of liquid in the hopper. When a constant predetermined volume of a food chunk/liquid mixture having a constant predetermined ratio of food chunks to liquid is consistently obtained in the hopper, a flap valve at the bottom of the hopper is repetitively opened for successively dispensing the food chunk/liquid mixture from the hopper into any suitable container.

Abstract: A liquid proportioner is disclosed in which the interior of a flexible bladder located within a tank provides a concentrate reservoir and a dilutant reservoir is provided exteriorly of the bladder. Because the bladder is flexible, the concentrate and the dilutant are maintained at the same pressure. A first orifice system connects with the dilutant reservoir and a second orifice system connects with the concentrate reservoir. An elongated, tubular filter is located within the concentrate reservoir and operates to remove any solids from the concentrate which would otherwise cause clogging of the concentrate orifice system. Because the pressure of the dilutant and concentrate is maintained equal, the level of the concentrate within the concentrate reservoir remains above the upper end of the filter until the supply of concentrate is virtually exhausted. This ensures that the total area of the filter is available for filtering during the entire operation of the proportioner.

Abstract: A method and apparatus whereby livestock and poultry are administered feed additives in their feed ration. The apparatus stores additive concentrates separately until just prior to use, then on demand dispenses the additive concentrates into one or more weigh hoppers for weighing therein. The weighed contents of the weigh hoppers are discharged into a liquid carrier within a mixing vessel where the dispensed additives are diluted, suspended, and dispersed by mixing. The resulting carrier-and-additive slurry is pumped to a receiving station for mixing with a feed ration. The weighing components are isolated from movements that would affect additive weight determinations during the weighing process so that accurate measurements of additive weights are obtained. Dispensing and weighing of multiple additives within a single weigh hopper are sequential. Each additive may be weighed and discharged from the hopper individually or cumulatively with other additives.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ink flow from an ink storage tank to at least one ink fountain of a high-speed, web-fed printing press employing a scale for measuring the weight of the ink storage tank and comparing weight signals from the scale at successive times to determine the weight of ink consumed over the interval between readings. A pump is associated with the storage tank for pumping the ink to the fountain via coupling lines. An ink level sensor detects the level of ink in the fountain and provides an ink demand signal for operating a valve means in the ink coupling line to in turn cause ink flow to the fountain so as to provide replenishment of ink thereat. With the use of plural fountains, means are provided for prioritizing delivery to the fountains so that individual ink consumption on a per fountain basis can be determined. In this regard, the system also employs a volume sensor preferably in the form of a pump stroke position sensor for determining incremental weight delivery per stroke.

Abstract: An apparatus for distributing and metering a granular and sticky mass, in particular a mass to be moulded into biscuits. The apparatus comprises a main conveyor device comprising juxtaposed parallel screws of alternate pitch and direction of rotation, which are sub-divided into groups of at least one pair of screws, a main motor and main transmission means comprising one clutch per group of screws, hoppers which are juxtaposed below the downstream end of the main conveyor device in a ratio of one hopper per group of screws and, beneath each hopper, a distribution column comprising an inlet, a holding chamber and an outlet, the said inlet being provided with a device for measuring the level of filling which is electronically connected to a control device for controlling the clutch of the said group of screws.

Abstract: An air regulated cleaner discharge device is for use in a toilet water tank, the tank having a ballcock for discharging water to fill the tank from a minimum water level to a maximum water level, a flush valve connected to a toilet bowl for flushing water therein from the tank, and an overflow pipe projecting above the maximum water level having a ballcock refill tube connected thereto for directing tank water to refill the toilet bowl after flushing. The novel device has a preferably plastic container for receiving a mixture of liquid or other chemical material therein with an air supply tube having an inlet end opening into the tank spaced above the minimum water level and below the maximum water level, and an outlet end opening into the container preferably at an extreme upper portion above the minimum water level. A liquid cleaner supply tube also preferably of plastic is connected into the container at preferably an extreme lower end portion thereof and particularly below the air supply tube outlet end.

Abstract: A method and apparatus whereby livestock and poultry are administered feed additives in their feed ration. In one disclosed form, the apparatus stores additive concentrates separately until just prior to use, then on demand dispenses the additive concentrates separately and sequentially into a weigh hopper for sequential, cumulative weighing therein. The weighed contents of the weigh hopper are deposited into a liquid carrier within a mixing vessel where the dispensed additives are diluted, suspended, and dispersed by mixing. The resulting carrier-and-additive slurry is pumped to a receiving station for mixing with a feed ration. The weigh hopper is isolated from movements that would affect additive weight determinations during the weighing process so that accurate measurements of the additive weights are obtained. A computerized control system controls the operation and sequencing of the apparatus.

Abstract: In a process of liquid mixing, more especially for use in mixing the solvents of an eluent for liquid chromatography, the liquids are supplied from separate reservoirs (1-4) to a common conduit (13) via fluid flow control valves (5-8). Predetermined pressure drops are maintained across each valve by arranging appropriate pressures in the reservoirs (1-4) and the conduit (13). The rate of flow of each liquid is determined by setting each valve (5-8) to present a predetermined flow resistance calculated from the formula ##EQU1## where L=the flow resistance of the valve .DELTA.H=the pressure drop across the valve S=the specific gravity of the liquid and I=the desired rate of flow of the liquid. The calculation and automatic actuation of the valves is effected by an electronic control (14) incorporating a microprocessor which may be programmed to vary the liquid mixture with time to provide a desired elution gradient.

Abstract: An apparatus that determines the density of the liquid developer in a xerographic system by depositing charged toner on a NESA glass segment, and optically measuring the density of the toner. A cleaning station is also provided. If the toner density is too low, more toner is added, and the test is repeated.

Abstract: A feed meter for determining the feed rate of conveyed material comprising a rotatable encoded disc which rotates in proportion to the velocity of conveyed material and displaces the disc in proportion to the depth of material being conveyed, whereby a fixed detector provides an output representative of feed rate. One use of the feed meters is for controlling the application rate of additive material to conveyed material.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are disclosed for continuously determining the moisture content of a spoilable foodstuff, in particular, of grain and processed products of the latter, which is moved along a production line as a product stream and passed, at least in part, through a measuring section of a housing in accordance with the process, a pourable average of the product stream is created continuously within the measuring section, and the product moisture content of this product average is measured electrically on a continuous basis. In accordance with the device, the measuring housing has a capacitor as a continuous-flow measuring section and a device for continuously controlling the creation of a pourable product average. One of the central concepts of the invention is found in the interaction of the following factors: --continuous creation of a product average, continuous trickling-type flow of the product, with simultaneous electrical measurement on a continuous basis.

Abstract: A mobile metering apparatus is provided for metering into a liquid stream or flow an agent which is to be metered or dosed in a quantitative proportional relationship. The metering apparatus contains liquid meter through which passes the liquid flow and a metering pump connectable to a dosing agent reservoir on the input side thereof and to a metering location at the output side thereof. The metering pump meters the agent from the reservoir into the liquid flow as a function of signals supplied by the liquid meter. The liquid meter is installed in a short conduit portion provided with an inflow connection and an outflow connection. The short conduit portion, liquid meter and metering pump are mounted at a supporting frame enclosing the aforementioned members on all sides. The drive of the metering pump is accomplished by the pressure of the liquid flow.

Abstract: There is provided a proportioning system for mixture of the fluid to a liquid-carrying main line in a substantially constant, presettable proportion to the flow rate of the liquid in the main line. The system comprises pump means for drawing a quantity of fluid from a vessel and for injecting the quantity into the main line, pump-drive means impactable by the main-line liquid for driving the pump means, flowmeter means for monitoring the instantaneous flow rate of the main line and converting the flow rate into a flow-rate proportional rotary motion of an output member of a flowmeter means.

Abstract: When producing molded foam parts from liquid reaction components, the charge of gas in the initial components has a significant effect on the foam structure and quality of the molded part. This invention provides a process and apparatus for introducing a gas into at least one of the liquid reaction components prior to mixing said components for reaction. The component which is to be charged with gas is circulated from a feed tank through a recycle circuit to a compression zone which is maintained at a higher pressure than that of the feed tank. Said gas is admixed with said component at the point of initiation of the compression zone and the higher pressure is relieved through a throttle element prior to returning the gas-charged component to the feed tank. A finely divided stable gas dispersion which can be mixed with other components for reaction is obtained.

Abstract: A toner concentration sensor senses the concentration of toner in the toner system of an electro-photographic printer or copier. A novel circuit improves the toner concentration sensor. The novel circuit is composed of a resonant circuit, a frequency source, and a logic circuit. The resonant circuit is tuned to a selected frequency and has an inductor which creates a field into which the toner system is introduced. A frequency source excites the resonant circuit. A logic circuit receives a signal from the frequency source and an output from the resonant circuit. The logic circuit output is a signal representative of the phase shift between the signal from the frequency source and the output of the resonant circuit. The phase shift is representative of the inductance of the inductor in the presence of said toner system. The measurement of the inductance is representative of the concentration of toner in said toner system.

Abstract: An automatic slurry concentration control system including a mixing tank filled with a charge of slurry of solids containing water, a clear water tank for supplying clear water, a suction tube of a slurry supply pump located in an opening in a lower portion of the mixing tank, and a movable tube for adjusting the opening of the mixing tank, wherein the concentration of slurry in the suction tube can be controlled by adjusting the movable tube, is provided with a clear water control device. The clear water control device is mounted in the clear water tank for controlling the amount of clear water supplied from the clear water tank in accordance with the amount of slurry delivered from the mixing tank.

Abstract: A free-flowing granular material storage bin of the type having an inflatable dual-walled, cup-shaped bag with a fan for inflating and deflating the bag has a single valve assembly of unique construction for controlling high volume low pressure flow for inflation and deflation cycles. The cycles are themselves automatically controlled from sensing units which sense when the bag is fully emptied and fully deflated.

Abstract: A chute feed having an opening roller and a vertical chute therebeneath for receiving and collecting fibers, the chute having one generally vertical side wall formed with an area of perforations extending above and below the normal level of fibers collected in the chute, and a blower for generating an air current around the upper portion of the opening roller and toward the perforations to entrain fibers leaving the roller and to assist in equalizing the level of fibers collected in the chute. A fiber level sensing device is provided adjacent the area of wall perforations to control the flow of fibers from the opening roller to the chute.

Abstract: A toner concentration sensor assembly wherein a toner cartridge carrying a fresh supply of toner material is demountably insertable into the assembly so as to bring the fresh toner into the original developer mix and wherein a portion of developer mix is metered off the magnetic brush application roller of the apparatus into an inductor surrounding a chute-like, open ended cannister. An electromagnet is used to close the chute by immobilizing the developer mix within the chute while a signal output is taken from the inductance and applied to a sensing circuit to determine the quantity of toner to stabilize the mix concentration to a predetermined level for copy printing output. An interconnected mechanism operably associated with the toner cartridge replenishes the toner on command from the system software as a result of a comparison between toner concentration levels and a preset concentration required for clear, clean, crisp printing/copying.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling the viscosity of a mixture by controlling the volumetric flow of a fluid with respect to the volumetric flow of another fluid is disclosed. The apparatus includes volumetric flow detectors for detecting the flow of the two fluids. The apparatus also includes an electronic controller device which responds to electrical signals generated by the volumetric flow detectors in proportion to the respective detected volumetric flows. The output of the controller device operates a flow drive element, such as a pump, so that the volumetric flow of one of the fluids is controlled. The volumetric flow of the controlled fluid and the volumetric flow of the other fluid are mixed by a suitable mixer device to obtain the mixture having the desired viscosity.

Abstract: A toner concentration control system for use in electrophotographic copying machines or the like, wherein light from a single light source is simultaneously detected by two photosensors, or by two sensing portions of a single photosensor, the light striking one of the photosensors (or portions) directly and the other after being reflected from developer comprising toner and carrier particles as the developer passes a viewing window in a chute provided for the transport thereof within the copying machine, the intensity of the reflected light being inversely proportional to the concentration of toner in the developer, whereby, by comparison of the output of the photosensors (or portions) by conventional means, the concentration of toner in the developer can be determined and adjusted, the photosensors (or portions) having been carefully selected as a pair of their essentially identical characteristics and response to ambient conditions so that, for example, their parallel deterioration with time or their identi

Abstract: In reaction injection molding facilities of the recirculation type, a closed loop system controls the addition of a gas to a mixture of liquid and gas. The system takes a sample volume of the liquid and forces a plunger into the sample volume. The distance travelled by the plunger between two preset pressures of the sample is measured and compared to a reference distance to get a control signal that is used to operate a valve that controls gas admission to the mixture.

Abstract: A chemical injection system for automatically injecting chemicals into a fluid process line in direct proportion to the fluid flow. A fluid flow meter in the line operates a cam which in turn operates an air valve for pneumatically actuating a controller by air pulses. The controller in turn supplies pressurized air to an injector pump to operate the pump in cycles corresponding to the air pulses. By manipulating valves the controller can be changed from operating in response to the fluid-flow related air pulses regulated by the meter to a self-contained adjustable speed of operation and such valves may be remotely controlled.

Abstract: A liquid metering injector assembly for injecting metered quantities of a first liquid into respective metered quantities of a second liquid comprising a metering cylinder, metering ports formed at either end of the metering cylinder; a metering piston displaceable in the metering cylinder; a valve unit having a valve inlet for coupling to a pressurized source of the first liquid; means for coupling the valve to a hydraulic pulse source; a valve outlet for coupling to a source of the second liquid; a pair of communication valve ports of said valve unit respectively communicating with the metering ports and selectively communicatable with the valve inlet and outlet and a displaceable spool valve of the valve unit responsive to the hydraulic pulses so as to be displaceable between two positions in which the respective communication of the valve unit communicating ports with the valve unit inlet and outlet are successively reversed.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser, adapted to rest upon the bottom of a flush tank, includes a container having a quantity of the concentrated soluble material therein, and a closure forming a piston extending into the top opening of the container. The closure forms a liquid flow passage between the interior and exterior of the container and is adapted for shifting in response to the flush/fill modes of the tank cycle. The closure rises to its upper limit by flotation from entrapped air within the closure, retains liquid in an open cavity thereof and becomes fully submerged by the rising level of the tank liquid. As the closure rises, tank liquid enters the container through the flow passage for mixing with the chemical concentrate. During the flush mode of the tank, the closure falls by gravity and is augmented by the retained water in its cavity as the receding level of the tank liquid passes below the upper rim of the closure.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the metering of additives which are to be blended with a primary substance includes an element which determines how much additive is being discharged from an additive storage container. This element includes a weight detecting device which detects a first portion of the additive contained in a metering container and includes another weight detecting device for detecting the weight of a second portion of the additive contained in an inventory container which feeds the additive into the metering container. This element also includes a volumetric flow rate monitoring device for monitoring the flow rate of a liquid additive. Each of these detecting and monitoring devices generates respective electrical signals proportional to the respective monitored conditions. The apparatus also includes an element for sensing how much of the primary substance is being discharged from a primary substance container.

Abstract: This invention relates to a float controlled dispenser for automatically releasing predetermined amounts of a detergent or a bacteriostatic liquid into the flush tank of a toilet bowl whenever the bowl is flushed. The dispenser comprises a bottle necked container mounted in an inverted position in the flush tank and a dispensing valve assembly consisting of a plug having a tapered end and force fitted into the neck portion of the bottle, said plug having a central orifice circumscribed by an annular planar valve seat and of a bell shaped float member having an annular measuring chamber in which is centrally located a vertical fluted stem projection for limiting the float's up and down movement within the plug's central orifice. The base of the stem projection is circumscribed by an annular planar surface for sealing contact with the plug's planar annular surface.

Abstract: In a device for dosing a liquid effective substance into flowing water, a housing forms a flow path for the water and contains a drive mechanism arranged to be driven by the water. A disposable tank unit is mounted on the housing and includes a dosing pump and an injection valve. The dosing pump is driven by the drive mechanism and withdraws the liquid effective substance from the tank and directs it into the injection valve for introduction into the water flowing through the housing.

Abstract: This invention concerns a multi-liquid flow proportioning device comprising a vessel adapted to contain a first liquid, a container within said vessel adapted to hold a second liquid separate from said first liquid, separate inlet and outlet means respectively for the portion of said vessel adapted to contain said first liquid and for said container, said container including a wall portion adapted to move in use in resopnse to changes in pressure of its liquid contents, and means operable by the movement of said wall portion to control the liquid flow into the inlet of said container whereby tending to maintain the volumetric contents thereof generally constant. The invention has particular application to combining water and fire retardant.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for handling atmospheric condensate resulting from the operation of dehumidifier structure wherein the container for the condensate is rocked, as the level of the condensate increases, by a shift in the center of gravity of the container to activate a control and/or signal mechanism.

Abstract: An aquatic sediment and current monitor adapted to be positioned in a body of water comprising an elongate, vertically alignable, collecting tube having an open upper end and a closed lower end for collecting, over a long period of time, the natural materials and polluting substances that accumulate in the body of water. A generally funnel-shaped magnifying cone is positioned with the small diameter end thereof extending into the open end of the collecting tube to magnify the amount of sediment and pollution collected. A baffle is positioned in the magnifying cone adjacent the large diameter end thereof. A marking material dispenser is provided for automatically marking, at regular intervals, the quantity of sediment and pollution accumulated in the collecting tube during such intervals. A current wheel is positioned above the baffle for measuring the velocity of currents in the water body.

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

Abstract: An additive metering and dispensing system for the addition of an additive to aircraft fuel which includes a variable volume regulator for measuring and dispensing the additive, the volume of which can be varied during a dispensing cycle.

Abstract: Shown is a horizontal model of a continuous flow motorless carbonator, which carbonates water from a pressurized source as it is drawn, with a pivoted float element connected mechanically to a gas inlet valve assembly and having an extended arm to receive impact of inlet water, the net force due to impact and weight of the float less its displacement of water, being conveyed to the gas inlet valve to control the flow of inlet gas directly, and the flow of inlet water indirectly, so that the flow rate of water equals the flow rate of carbonated water out and a constant liquid level is maintained during a draw. A vertical model with dual water inlets and a float member resting directly on a gas inlet valve and in position to receive water impact from one of the dual inlets is also shown, employing the same basic principles.

Abstract: A transportable frame includes a plurality of liquid material storage tanks and dry material storage bins mounted thereon. There are smaller liquid material storage tanks and larger liquid material storage tanks. The metering system for the larger liquid material storage tanks has a flow rate range varying from a low end to a high end. The metering system for the smaller liquid material storage tanks has a second flow rate range varying from a low end to a high end. The low end of the second range is lower than the low end of the first range, and the high end of the second range is between the low and high ends of the first range. There are also larger and smaller dry material storage bins with similarly sized metering systems for the dry material storage bins. The dry material storage bins are partially supported from the transportable frame by load cells which are mounted on extendable hydraulic cylinders.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and maintaining a predetermined concentration of material in a fluid body or carrier includes a control arrangement for detecting the transmissivity of a flow cell in each of two states. One of the states during which the flow cell is observed contains substantially no fluid present therein but provides a basis for determining the degree of existence of external factors affecting measurements made via the flow cell. The measurements for one state are subtracted from the measurements for the other in order to determine the transmissivity of the fluid body itself as distinguished from the combination of fluid body and flow cell.

Abstract: Described in a process for aromatizing and/or deodorizing the environment surrounding the flush tank of a toilet by using a detachably affixable and refillable attachment for the flush tank which produces a cleanser and/or sanitizer and/or deodorant and/or aromatizing solution with the water stored in the flush tank and which produces an emission into the atmosphere surrounding the flush tank of an aromatizing and/or deodorizing substance for discrete time periods during each flushing cycle without the use of complicated appurtenances, such as aerosol spray cans. The attachment is substantially contained within the flush tank of the toilet and is actuated in response to the level of the water in the tank.

Abstract: A detachably affixable and refillable attachment comprising a perfume and/or deodorant bearing material which is a solid or which is in gel form and ambient conditions (and, optionally, an additional perfume and/or deodorant liquid proximate to or in contact with said solid) for a flush tank toilet is disclosed which produces a cleanser and/or sanitizer and/or deodorant and/or aromatizing solution with the water stored in the flush tank and which produces an emission into the atmosphere surrounding the flush tank of an aromatizing and/or deodorizing substance or merely produces an emission into the atmosphere surrounding the flush tank of an aromatizing and/or deodorizing substance, for discrete time periods during each flushing cycle without the use of complicated appurtenances, such as aerosol spray cans. The attachment is substantially contained within the flush tank of the toilet and is actuated in response to the level of the water in the tank. Also disclosed are processes for using such apparatus.

Abstract: A powdered toner mixture comprising a non-magnetic toner component and a ferromagnetic carrier component is caused to flow downwardly through a vertical conduit by gravity. An electromagnetic coil is wound around the conduit and energized with an alternating electric signal. An electrically conductive and magnetic mass is disposed inside the conduit. The permeability of the toner mixture decreases as the toner density, or the ratio of the toner component to the carrier component, increases. The lower the permeability of the toner mixture, the greater the proportion of magnetic flux passing through the mass. The flux passing through the mass induces eddy currents therein which, in combination with hysterisis and skin effect losses, dissipate a portion of the electric signal. The amount of power dissipation is a function of the relative proportion of flux through the mass and thereby the toner density and, when measured, provides a measure of the toner density.

Abstract: A process for using a detachably affixable and refillable attachment for a flush tank toilet is disclosed which produces a cleanser and/or sanitizer and/or deodorant and/or aromatizing solution with the water stored in the flush tank and which produces an emission into the atmosphere surrounding the flush tank of an aromatizing and/or deodorizing substance for discrete time periods during each flushing cycle without the use of complicated appurtenances, such as aerosol spray cans. The attachment is substantially contained within the flush tank of the toilet and is actuated in response to the level of the water in the tank. The aromatizing and/or deodorizing substance is in the liquid phase and is substantially immiscible with the remainder of the liquid substance with which it is in contact in said detachably affixable and refillable attachment.

Abstract: A liquid mixing and aeration system is disclosed comprising a novel liquid pump, a electronic circuit for controlling the system, and improved mixing for mixing flowing liquids. The system enables mixing of a first and a second liquids regulating fthe flow of the first liquid. A liquid pump is connected for pumping the second liquid. A control circuit controls the pump in accordance with the flow of the first liquid to maintain a given volumetric relationship between the first liquid and the second liquid. A mixer mixes the first and second liquid in accordance with the aforementioned volumetric relationship.

Abstract: A liquid proportioner is disclosed which is particularly adapted for mixing medicaments or the like in the drinking water supplied to animals. The proportioner provides two separated chambers one of which contains medicament and the other which contains water. An orifice system connects each chamber to a mixing chamber. The first orifice system includes a plurality of parallel connected orifices connecting the water chamber and the mixing chamber. The second system includes a plurality of series connected orifices connecting the medicament chamber and the mixing chamber. The two liquids are maintained at substantially the same pressure. In the illustrated embodiment all of the orifices are the same size and the series connected orifice system has a hydrodynamic flow value which is substantially smaller than the hydrodynamic flow value of each of the parallel connected orifices.

Abstract: A liquid proportioning system is disclosed which operates to mix a liquid concentrate and a liquid diluent in predetermined ratios. The system includes an automatic valve to terminate the flow of concentrate in the event that an insufficient supply of diluent exists. In addition, an anti-siphoning system is disclosed for creating an anti-siphoning air bubble at the upper end of the diluent reservoir and for insuring that such air bubble is not lost in the event of leakage around the filler cap.