Abstract: A quicker, safer, more reliable and more convenient way of connecting a dryer to an exhaust pipe extending from a wall therebehind is disclosed. An apparatus to facilitate connection of a dryer having an vent pipe extending from a rear side portion thereof, to an exhaust pipe extending outwardly from a wall, comprises: a pan portion having a bottom side portion having a peripheral edge portion and a lateral sidewall connected around and extending away from the peripheral edge portion and an inner side of the bottom portion; the lateral sidewall adapted to laterally and resiliently compress; and, a short tubular section having one end portion adapted to fit closely together with the dryer vent pipe, and an opposite end portion extending through and connected to the outer side of the bottom portion of the pan portion.

Abstract: A portable trailer mounted drying assembly for the drying of an enclosed space which has been subjected to flooding, the drying assembly having an inlet path for the introduction of ambient air into the enclosed space, the ambient air being preheated in a heat exchanger by moisture laden air removed from the enclosed space, the preheated ambient air being subjected to further heating before introduction into the enclosed space, the portable trailer mounted unit being positioned proximate to the enclosed space and having a plurality of conduits in communication with the enclosed space for the introduction of dry heated air and the removal of moisture laden air.

Abstract: A device for isolating dryer exhaust lines. The device can be attached between a dryer exhaust and an exterior dryer vent. The device has a door that slides between an upper position allowing the air passage duct between the dryer exhaust and the exterior vent to be open and a closed position which closes the air passage duct. A rod slidable within eye type slits has a handle at one end and is attached to the sliding door at the opposite end. A user can push the rod downward which slides the door to close the air passage duct. Lifting the handle pulls the rod up which causes the door to slide up opening the air passage duct. An electrical safety disconnect switch can disconnect power to the dryer when the door is in a closed position. The safety switch can be turned off allowing the dryer to be powered when the door is in the open position. A whistle can further operate in the device which can turn on when pressure builds up if the dryer is turned on and the door is still in the closed position.

Abstract: An adapter for clothes dryer exhaust vents includes an adapter that fits around a PVC conduit, when such a conduit is used to route dryer vent exhaust from a clothes dryer to the outside of a home or building. The adapter allows much easier installation of a dryer vent when PVC conduit is used. An inverted dryer plenum for a clothes dryer exhaust vent is also disclosed. This inverted dryer plenum is used with an adapter device that may be sized to fit any type of conduit.

Abstract: An elbow for use in a dryer duct assembly comprising at least one component for connecting a dryer vent outlet and an exhaust vent. The component has an inlet and outlet. The dryer vent outlet and one of the component inlet and outlet have a standardized diameter. The elbow comprises a body defining an interior flow passage for permitting the passing of dryer exhaust air through the body. A first end of the body terminates in a first edge to define an inlet opening to the interior flow passage. A second end of the body terminates in a second edge to define an outlet opening to the interior flow passage.

Abstract: A storage floor air vent may comprise at least two vent walls positioned in substantially parallel relation to thereby define a channel; a plurality of angular baffle members, each angular baffle member composed of two segments forming an apex therebetween; the plurality of angular baffle members positioned in between the at least two vent walls in a linear arrangement, with each apex facing upward proximal the top end of each of the at least two vent walls, and each angular baffle member is positioned a distance apart from the adjacent angular baffle member to thereby define an orifice between the segment ends of adjacent angular baffle members.

Abstract: A system for cleaning a reticle. There is provided a clean chamber and a reticle having a pair of opposing edges and a pair of opposing surfaces which is to be cleaned disposed in the clean chamber. A gas inert to the reticle is directed in a direction tangential to each of the surfaces of the reticle and along one the edge of the reticle. The gas is exhausted from a location spaced from the other of the pair of opposing edges and remote form the one edge. An optional monitor monitors the particles in the exhausted gas. The gas is preferably applied in pulses which have a pulse length of from about 0.05 second to about 1 second and a pulse repetition rate of from about 0.5/second to about 40/second. The gas is preferably ionized and preferably is applied at a pressure of from about 20 psi to about 120 psi. The stepper chamber is vibrationally isolated from the blow-off chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) to transport and cool rolled products (11) such as bars, round pieces, rods or similar, able to be arranged downstream of a coil-forming head (12), comprising a plurality of transport rollers (20), at least partly motorized and arranged parallel to each other so as to define a substantially horizontal transport plane on which said rolled products (11) arranged in coils (16) are able to lie, ventilation means (22) arranged in correspondence with said transport rollers (20) to blow air towards said rolled products (11) and conveyor means to convey towards the lateral edges of said coils (16) a greater quantity of air than that conveyed towards the central zone of said coils (16), said conveyor means comprising a plurality of elements (23), arranged at intervals between said transport rollers (20), each of said elements (23) being shaped so as to define transit channels (27) having at least a first transverse section which is greater in correspondence with the ends of said transport rollers (20) a

Abstract: The portable sports equipment drying container comprised: a box shaped body; a cover for the body; the body having opposed side walls and opposed end walls; an input fan mounted in one of the walls; an output fan mounted in a another one of the walls; a heating pad in the box shaped body; perforated or porous insulating structure between the heating pad and clothing or equipment placed in the box shaped body; and electrical circuitry for energizing the fans and the heating pad for drying moist or wet clothing or equipment placed in said container and for circulating air through the container.

Abstract: System for installation of a complete, safe, compact, and efficient dryer exhaust. Provides access to internal areas of conduit for dryer lint build-up removal. Allows dryer placement in tight confines: laundry closets, pantry areas, first floor apartments. System may be used to route dryer exhaust conduit inside of dwelling walls.

Abstract: A metal plate (52) is connected to a wall (10). Plate (42) includes a vent opening (48) that communicates with vent ducting (18) with the wall (10). A magnetic sheet body (52) is connected to a vent tube (60) located at the back of a clothes dryer (64). The clothes dryer (64) is moved towards the wall (10) and the magretic sheet body (52) is moved against the metal plate (42). A vent opening (54) in the magnetic sheet body (52) is put into alignment with the vent opening (48) in the metal plate (42). The magretic sheet body (52) provides a seal between the two vent openings (54, 48).

Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a conventional dryer flexible exhaust tube to the wall mounted exhaust port. The coupling device includes first and second coupling components each having corresponding first and second base plates with first and second exhaust apertures extending through the first and second base plates. The dryer flexible exhaust tube is attached on one of its end to a dryer outlet port and at its other end to an attachment flue extending from the first base plate in fluid communication with the first exhaust aperture. A second flue extends from the second base plate in fluid communication with the second exhaust aperture. The second flue is used for mounting the second coupling component to a wall exhaust aperture extending through a partition wall adjacent the dryer.

Abstract: An apparatus that directs the flow of heated air that is being discharged from a clothing dryer, in which the dryer is positioned upon a rigid support, that elevates the dryer above the normal ground surface. The dryer discharge hose is connected at one end to the dryer, and to a valve assembly, located beneath the dryer, housed in the dryer support. The valve may be actuated so that heated air is either directed to flow through the valve assembly, into another hose which vents directly outside, or through an interior discharge opening, so that heated air is reintroduced back into the dwelling. The apparatus is provided with an access door, so that the valve can be positioned as desired. If air is being reintroduced back into the dwelling, a removable air filtration system is provided. In the event that the air filtration system becomes overwhelmed with particulate matter, the valve has a safety flap which is actuated by increased air pressure, and allows the heated air to vent outside.

Abstract: A vent system has a rotatable connection between flexible conduits, which carry heated air from the dryer to an external location, such as the atmosphere. The vent system consists of a swivel coupler rotatably connecting a pair of flexible exhaust conduits, one of which is readily attachable to a dryer exhaust outlet, which discharges exhaust air from the dryer, and the other of which is readily attachable to an outlet pipe, which carries exhaust air from the flexible exhaust conduit through a wall and to the atmosphere. Each flexible exhaust conduit, which is laterally flexible and axially extensible, includes a segmented elbow allowing bending up to approximately a right angle in one direction. The swivel coupler includes a rotatable joint wherein an annular extension on one half of the connector travels in an annular indentation in the other half so as to enable rotation therebetween.

Abstract: An elbow for use in connecting the exhaust vent of a clothes dryer to an exhaust duct. The elbow having a depth equal to or less than the exhaust duct diameter while maintaining a constant exhaust airflow velocity. Preferably, the elbow comprises a rectangular portion connected to the dryer exhaust vent and an adapter portion extending from the rectangular portion and connecting to the exhaust duct.

Abstract: A portable sport equipment bag having an air distributor is connected with a hose to blower and ozone generator operable to move air and ozone under pressure into the air distributor. The air distributor has one or more manifolds located within the bag. The manifolds have a plurality of holes to allow air and ozone in the manifolds to flow into the bag to dry sport equipment and objects within the bag and destroy bacteria, molds and fungus in the bag. One or more air filters mounted on the bag remove odors and foreign matter from the air flow from the bag into the environment adjacent the bag.

Abstract: An adapter for a clothes dryer provides for venting exhaust air from a drying chamber outlet within the clothes dryer cabinet to an exhaust opening in the cabinet wall. The adapter provides for alternative dryer vent exhaust locations without the need for custom cutting of the dryer vent conduits. The invention comprises an angled portion having two legs that are slidably adjustable in their lengths. The adapter can then be configured to fit any dryer cabinet regardless of the position of dryer chamber outlet relative to the exhaust opening.

Abstract: The door vent of the present invention includes an elongated tube mounted in a lower wall of the door of a horizontal axis washing machine, providing fluid communication between the interior chamber of the door and the interior of the tub, when the door is in a closed position. The tube projects upwardly within the door to form a standpipe, to prevent water from entering and becoming trapped within the door. A fine mesh screen is mounted in the vent to prevent suds from entering the door. A fan may be mounted to a compartment on the detergent receptacle on the washing machine housing, to draw air through the fluid dispensing system and out into the housing of the washing machine.

Abstract: A dryer duct assembly for connecting directing the exhaust air flow from a clothes dryer to an exhaust area, such as the exterior of a building. The dryer duct assembly comprises a rigid duct connected at one end to the rear of the dryer by an elbow connector and connected at another end to a flexible duct by a swivel sleeve connector. The rigid duct is of sufficient length such that its upper end is easily accessible to a worker standing at the front of the dryer, permitting the connection of the flexible duct to the rigid duct from the front of the dryer.

Abstract: A portable sport equipment bag having an air distributor is connected with a hose to blower operable to move air under pressure into the air distributor. The air distributor has one or more manifolds located within the bag. The manifolds have a plurality of holes to allow air in the manifolds to flow into the bag to dry sport equipment and objects within the bag. One or more air filters mounted on the bag remove odors and foreign matter from the air flow from the bag into the environment adjacent the bag.

Abstract: An exhaust vent for routing dryer exhaust from within a structure to outside of the structure includes a unitary vent hood which is designed to be mounted to an outer wall of the structure. The vent hood includes a rear wall which defines a substantially circular exhaust aperture. Surrounding the exhaust aperture is a generally cylindrical connecting portion which is designed to receive a flexible exhaust conduit. A forward wall of the vent hood in combination with the rear wall defines a downwardly and forwardly directed exit opening. A hinged flapper is received by the rear wall of the vent hood for closing the exhaust aperture against outside air when exhaust from the dryer is not flowing through the aperture. In a larger designed embodiment of the exhaust vent, the flapper is replaced by a pair of overlapping and hinged louvers. The exit opening is covered by a grid-like guard which snaps onto the vent hood.

Abstract: For a contracting and expanding bellows hose connected from a clothes dryer to an opening in a wall to vent hot air to atmosphere, a kink-obviating hose support on the back of the dryer which limits contraction and expansion to a selected length portion of the hose, wherein there is adequate hose expansion to permit movement away from the wall to provide working clearance for maintenance and yet, when the dryer is moved back against the wall, the length portion is too short to fold or kink as would block the exiting flow of the hot air.

Abstract: Dishwashing machine including a washing tank (1) provided with an upper aperture (6) and a lower aperture (7) that are interconnected through a conduit (8) extending outside the tank. During drying, the vapor in the tank is caused to circulate along a closed-loop flow-path defined by the tank and the conduit (8), thereby reducing to a minimum the effect of thermal stratification of the vapor in the tank and, as a result, favoring a homogeneous drying effect of the washload items.

Abstract: An airflow booster fan and control device therefor, the booster fan, preferably of the centrifugal, axial flow type, adapted for in-line installation into a length of duct or at the remotely located end of the duct in an air transfer duct system. The duct system may be one which removes heated and moistened air from a clothes dryer and particularly where the duct system is remotely located from the dryer. The control device delivers electrical power to the booster fan when an air pressure signal from within the duct system in close proximity to, or within, the booster fan is sufficient, as indicative of e.g. clothes dryer operation, to activate the control device to do so. However, a time delay relay in the control device maintains the booster fan in operation after each activating pressure signal for a predetermined length of time, after which the booster fan will be shut off.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vent seal device for an automatic dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a door having a vent opening therein. An elongated flexible strip is mounted in the door adjacent and generally registered with the vent opening. The strip has opposite ends and a central portion therebetween. At least one end of the strip is secured against movement with respect to the frame. During certain times of the wash and rinse cycles the strip is deflected into sealing engagement with the vent opening, thereby closing the normally open vent opening.

Abstract: A duct connection system for use in a dryer ventilation duct system includes a pair of duct members that are joined together in overlapping relationship, and a connection joint for holding the duct members together. The connection joint includes a plurality of dimples projecting from an end portion and arranged circumferentially around one of the duct members for frictionally contacting another end portion of the other duct member. The end portions may be the ends of straight-walled duct components, or may be sleeves forming part of universal elbow sections, corrugated ducts, etc. The dimples extend either inwardly or outwardly from the end portion of the one duct member depending on whether the one duct member is received in or extends over the other duct member to frictionally engage and hold the duct members together. Each dimple includes a first frusto-conical crush zone integrally formed with the one end portion, and a second conical crush zone radially spaced from the first crush zone.

Abstract: A thin gas distribution plate is provided, consistent with requirements for mechanical rigidity and strength. The gas distribution plate has sufficiently low mass to permit rapid heating to an equilibrium temperature as determined by radiated heat loss. The gas distribution plate has a thinner central cross-section, optionally including smaller diameter apertures formed therethrough; and has a thicker circumferential cross-section, optionally having larger apertures formed therethrough, to thereby promote even gas distribution across the surface of the wafer, while mitigating or eliminating entirely the first wafer effect.

Abstract: An exhaust vent guard for protecting the exit area of an air vent conduit includes an upper hood portion and integrally therewith a lower cage portion. The upper hood portion includes a top wall, a pair of sidewalls, and a front wall, which collectively provide a weather barrier to prevent the entry of rain, snow, and other debris into the air vent conduit. The lower cage portion includes a bottom wall, a pair of sidewalls, and a front wall, each of which are constructed and arranged with a plurality of openings for permitting the free flow of air through the lower cage portion while at the same time being small enough to prevent the nesting of birds inside of the exhaust vent guard. In a related embodiment, a similarly configured exhaust vent guard is used in combination with a vent frame and a pair of flow-control louvers which are pivotally mounted into the vent frame.

Abstract: The present invention is an externally mounted clothes dryer filter which attaches to a standard clothes dryer hose. The externally mounted clothes dryer filter is fastened to an external wall of a structure. The clothes dryer exhaust hose is attached to an input. A screen device in the filter captures lint and other particulate matter. The filter can be removed for cleaning.

Abstract: A passive or dynamic venting system for a frontloading dishwasher is located within the dishwasher door and includes a plate-shaped valve which closes off a valve port in the inner liner or face of the door; the valve is moved by a linear actuator along a path of closing and opening that is perpendicular to the plane of the door. In the dynamic system, a cross-flow type blower is also located within the door.

Abstract: An extensible-contractible duct connector of slidingly interfittable, elongated, partial duct elements, the partial duct elements having an open end telescopically interfit with an open end of the other partial duct element to cooperatively form a duct connector, each having an outer closed end, each partial duct element having a side air flow opening directly adjacent the respective one of the closed ends to prevent significant dead air space between the opening and the adjacent closed end, the partial duct elements having slidably interfitting lateral edges with each other enabling sliding telescopic interfit that is incrementally variably adjustable between an extended condition with the side air flow openings offset maximally from each other, and a contracted condition with the side air flow openings having zero offset from each other.

Abstract: A telescopically extensible-contractible air duct connector comprising an elongated outer duct element having an open end, a closed end, and a lateral opening adjacent the closed end, an inner duct element telescopically interfitting within the outer duct element, having an open end within the outer duct element, a closed end located outside the outer duct element, a lateral opening adjacent the closed end, and a laterally projecting sleeve around the lateral opening, the outer duct element having an elongated slot extending from the open end and of a width slightly greater than that of the laterally projecting sleeve of the inner duct element to receive the sleeve upon telescopic contraction of the connector, and the inner duct element having an extended panel within the outer duct element, adjacent the slot, and of a width greater than the width of the slot to cover the slot when the connector is at least partially extended.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for maintaining sensitive articles such as IC wafers or the like contaminant-free including a base member having a removable cover defining a sealed unit having an interior in which a plurality of sensitive articles are supported and through which a particle-free ionizing gas from a source on a wheeled table is continuously passed, the sealed unit being movable from a storage position on the table to an access position on associated processing without interruption of the ionized gas flow and at which the cover is removed and the supported articles continuously bathed with a particle-free, ionized gas to permit the articles to be sequentially moved to a fabricating position in the processing equipment and back to the access position while being continuously bathed with a particle-free ionized gas for subsequent assembly of the cover and base member and return of the sealed unit to the storage position.

Abstract: A dryer vent box and method is provided which addresses the problems inherent in conventional dryer vent assemblies. The dryer vent box includes upper and lower mating substantially rectangular housings which are dimensioned to be received within the confines of a conventional 2.times.4 studded wall. Each of the upper and lower rectangular housings have a protruding cylindrical flange with an opening into the housing to provide for the intake and exhaust of dryer exhaust gasses. The upper housing section includes at least one tab extending from one of the sides thereof to provide for the attachment of the upper housing to the wall. The lower housing includes cutoff markings or indicators which provide for the correct placement of the cylindrical flange of the upper housing relative to the dryer outlet. Thus, the dryer vent box of the present invention provides an aesthetically pleasing, effective, efficient and improved dryer venting assembly.

Abstract: A quick connector assembly having a conical end section, a collar, and a cylindrical sleeve section attached to an external vent system for easy and quick connection of a dryer vent exhaust system employing rigid tubing and an external vent.

Abstract: A wall connector for connecting a clothes dryer air outflow duct to outside ambiant air through a building external wall. The connector includes: a rigid tubular main body, extending through and mounted into an aperture in the building wall; an inner end portion, sized to fit about the dryer air duct outer end mouthpiece in substantially air-tight fashion; and an outer end portion, of double wall construction, wherein a peripheral cavity is formed thicknesswisely of said main body, the peripheral cavity defining an end mouth opening to outside ambiant air. A hood fits against the exterior face of the building wall, and includes: an inner tubular section, releasably engaging through the peripheral cavity of the connector main body, and louvers, for preventing air inflow from ambiant air into the connector main body.

Abstract: A sealed storage container includes a large storage compartment and a smaller cartridge chamber near the bottom of the storage container for a carbon dioxide gas cartridge. The cartridge chamber communicates with the storage compartment via a piercing orifice mechanism. The mechanism pierces the carbon dioxide gas cartridge when the cartridge is loaded into the cartridge chamber and pushed into the piercing orifice by a closure plug. When the cartridge is pierced; the carbon dioxide gas flows into the storage compartment and displaces the air in the storage compartment. The displaced air is exhausted through a small exhaust orifice near the top of a side wall of the storage container. When a sufficient amount of air is displaced, the exhaust orifice is sealed with a pipe plug.

Abstract: Apparatus for creating a flow of air in a hollow wall or ceiling to aid in drying a wall or ceiling which has become wet generally through a disaster such as broken pipes, flooding, leaking roof, includes a conduit having a first end sized and configured to fit and be secured over and around an opening in a wall or ceiling which has an electrical box mounted therein. The conduit will generally be provided with holes positioned to be aligned with the usual cover plate mounting holes in a wall switch or outlet, or fixture mounting holes in the box itself, through which screws can be positioned to effect securement of the conduit. A second end of the conduit is configured to accept the end of an air supply hose or a vacuum supply hose, such as extending from the outlet or the inlet, respectively, of a usual air blower, and an air flow passage extends from the second end to the first end to direct air into or draw air from the wall or ceiling through and around the electrical box.

Abstract: An outlet protector auxiliary, for a vent duct which leads exhaust substance from equipment, such as lint and moisture from a clothes dryer, for venting discharge exteriorly of a building's wall, the vent duct outlet having a movable closure flap which has a substance-discharge position and a closed position. The auxiliary is in the form of a metal framework providing a cage-like body member, having enclosure panels having openings of a restricted size such as to permit discharge of exhaust through the openings but to block entry into the duct, from the wall's exterior, of matter of any size significantly larger than the particles of exhaust substance for which the auxiliary is provided; and the cage-like body member has a peripheral flange by which it is connected to the wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lightweight, portable drying apparatus which naturally, uniformly and quickly drys footwear and small items of apparel such as shoes, hats, gloves and scarves. The portable drying apparatus includes a flexible waterproof bag having an inner support structure for holding multiple pieces of footwear and small articles of apparel. The flexible bag may be rigidly supported by a top panel and a collapsible waterproof tri-fold support insert which defines the boundaries of an enclosed inner chamber. During operation, ambient air is circulated throughout the chamber using a blower assembly mounted on the support structure for drawing air into the chamber, and a vent formed in the flexible bag material for releasing the drawn air from the chamber. In a second embodiment, the support structure includes a base panel for defining a bottom portion of the chamber and two or more removable flexible rods bent in an arch shape to form a dome shaped structure.

Abstract: The instant invention is a ventilation filtration kit for use with residential and commercial dishwashers. The filtration kit consists of a flexible duct that is coupled to the ventilation intake of the dishwasher having a filter located on one end of the duct to provide clean air into the dishwasher. The flexible duct allows for placement of the filter in a remote position such as adjacent to the dishwasher. Placement of the filter in a cabinet allows for the induction of air free of debris which typically accumulates beneath a dishwasher. Additional provisions are made for placement of a germicidal lamp within the flexible duct made operational by a sail switch providing operation of the ozonator upon demand. An electric fan may also be placed within the duct for drawing air into a convection type dishwasher or for use in drawing air from a distant location.

Abstract: A vent structure that acts as a combination masonry guide and lintel. The flat interior portion has flanged sides and a bottom disposed perpendicular to the interior plate. An opening is provided in the interior plate so a vent pipe can pass therethrough. The upper flange is the same size as a masonry lintel and is longer than and overhangs the side flanges. The structure is preferably integrally formed from plastic or metal. An exterior protective closure is mounted on the masonry guide once the building structure has been completed. The closure mounts on the vent pipe and will open when air or other fluids are passing from the vent pipe and will automatically close when the flow ceases.

Abstract: A lint filter having a container provided with a drawer. A fitting is associated with the container for connecting a hose from a clothes dryer or the like to the container while at least one aperture is provided adjacent the fitting for permitting air carrying the lint into the container to escape therefrom, a baffle is disposed within the container in order to form a flow path for the air and lint through a filter causing the lint to adhere thereto. Means for cleaning the filter include a stationary filter disc which has a working relationship and communicates with a rotating wiper blade fixidly attached to a shaft having a manually operated knob.

Abstract: Apparatus for directing pressurized drying air into a hollow wall or ceiling to aid in drying a wall or ceiling which has become wet generally through a disaster such as broken pipes, flooding, leaking roof, etc., without removing a portion of the structure, but by merely removing a standard wall switch or outlet cover plate, includes a conduit having a first end sized and configured to fit over and around an electrical box as installed in a wall or ceiling and to be secured thereover. The conduit will generally be provided with holes positioned to be aligned with the usual cover plate mounting holes in a wall switch or outlet, or fixture mounting holes in the box itself, through which screws can be positioned to effect securement of the conduit.

Abstract: A pneumatic cleaning and degreasing system that draws power from a single source of compressed air and provides agitation, active draining of solvent, drying, odor-control and optional recirculation features. The preferred configuration of the invention provides for the use of two solvents, each in a separate chamber. Agitation, drainage and, if desired, solvent recirculation are accomplished by means of a pair of pneumatic pumps. An air venturi withdraws solvent vapors from the plenum into which the solvent chambers open, thereby creating a vapor gradient that facilitates rapid drying. When the device is inactive, a smaller flow through the air venturi removes solvent fumes to reduce or eliminate perceptible odors.

Abstract: Clear thermoplastic is vacuum molded to produce rectangular, frustro-pyramidal shaped cavities in a horizontal matrix for holding rectangular solder preforms. No-clean flux liquid is dispensed onto a preform placed in each cavity, then another holder is placed upside-down on the first holder, the holders are flipped and then no-clean flux liquid is dispensed on the dry side of the preform. Holes in the cavity bottoms drain and circulate drying air to the preform bottoms. A hole in one corner and a different width slot in an opposite corner of each holder, allow multiple holders to be stacked on a bottom frame with different sized threaded posts. An empty holder and then a dust cover are stacked on the posts to hold and protect the preforms. A top frame is stacked on the posts and nuts are screwed onto the posts to form a carrier. The cavities are sized relative to the preforms to hold the preforms in position during carrier transport.

Abstract: A dual coupler assembly to be mounted to the back wall of an automatic clothes drying machine for use with the flexible hose fluidingly connecting the air outlet port of the drying machine to outside ambient air. A first coupler includes a cylindrical flue releasably anchored to the drying machine back wall, while a second coupler includes a cylindrical flue anchored to the laundry room floor; in one embodiment, the flues are both horizontal, while in a second embodiment, the flues are vertical. In a third embodiment, one hose coupler is slidable along a ground rail integral to the second hose coupler, the latter being fixed to the ground; an operative position is defined, where the cylindrical flues of the two hose couplers become coaxial to one another. In all cases, by displacing the dryer towards the second coupler, the latter will engage edgewisely the first coupler to become coaxial therewith, wherein fluid-through communication is established.

Abstract: A cake decorating utensil organizing container is disclosed for providing a container to store a variety of cake decorating utensils in a secure, organized and readily accessible manner. Clean, wet pastry tips may be stored in an erect position in individual sleeves in outwardly rotatable holders, with moisture from the pastry tips caught on outwardly rotatable drip trays. Evaporation of moisture is facilitated by ventilation holes. Additional cake decorating utensils may be stored in a removable utensil tray and also in a base portion. The container may be rapidly disassembled into component parts for cleaning.

Abstract: A lint filter having a container provided with a drawer. A fitting is associated with the container for connecting a hose from a clothes dryer and the like to the container while at least one aperture is provided adjacent the fitting for permitting air carrying the lint into the container to escape therefrom, a baffle is disposed within the container in order to form a flow path for the air and lint through a filter causing the lint to adhere thereto. A rotating filter and a stationary wiper blade are means for cleaning the filter.

Abstract: A venting assembly preferably for a clothes dryer to provide a universal dryer venting assembly directed to a dryer vent and flexible vent tube assembly, has an elbow with swivel fittings at the inlet and outlet. The inlet and outlet connections include snap or collar connections for attachment to the appliance or vent tubing assembly.