Abstract: A cryogenic poultry chilling system including a rotatable carousel having a plurality of stations each configured and arranged to receive a poultry carcass suspended from leg hangers, the poultry carcass having an upward facing cavity opening and a downward facing neck opening, a tundish having an outlet port corresponding to each of the stations, and an injector extending downwardly from each of the tundish outlet ports configured and arranged to deliver cryogen into the cavity opening of a carcass in the corresponding station, and a cryogen delivery apparatus configured to deliver substantially liquid cryogen into the tundish.

Abstract: The invention relates in general terms to a device for production of a packaging precursor, wherein the packaging precursor consists to an extent of at least 80% by weight, based on the packaging precursor (1000), of a sheetlike composite, wherein the sheetlike composite includes: i. a composite plastic layer, ii. a composite carrier layer, iii. a first composite edge region, iv. a second composite edge region, wherein the device includes, as device constituents in a flow direction: a) a flat transport unit designed to transport the flat sheetlike composite, wherein the transport unit includes a transport surface designed to bear the composite; downstream of that b) a first heating unit designed to heat the first composite edge region, where the first heating unit includes energy release segments; downstream of that c) a contacting unit designed to bond the first composite edge region to the second composite edge region; wherein the first heating unit is designed to release energy in the flow direction.

Abstract: What is described is a process and an installation for drying articles, in particular painted vehicle bodies, in which the articles are moved through a drying zone in which they are hardened in an inert-gas atmosphere. Inert gas is taken from the drying zone constantly or intermittently and is first of all conducted along a first face which is at a first temperature at which higher-boiling contaminants condense out. The condensate that forms in the process is discharged. After that, the inert gas which has been pre-cleaned in this way is conducted along at least one second face which is at a lower temperature than the first face. Lower-boiling contaminants are precipitated at this point. These condensates, too, are then discharged. This process and installation work more favorably, energy-wise, and with higher cleaning efficiency than known processes and installations of a similar type.

Abstract: A method for the separation of carbon dioxide from ambient air and flue gases is provided wherein a phase separating moiety with a second moiety are simultaneously coupled and bonded onto an inert substrate to create a mixture which is subsequently contacted with flue gases or ambient air. The phase-separating moiety is an amine whereas the second moiety is an aminosilane, or a Group 4 propoxide such as titanium (IV) propoxide (tetrapropyl orthotitanate, C12H28O4Ti). The second moiety makes the phase-separating moiety insoluble in the pores of the inert substrate. The new sorbents have a high carbon dioxide loading capacity and considerable stability over hundreds of cycles. The synthesis method is readily scalable for commercial and industrial production.

Abstract: A wax-recovery apparatus for collecting wax from one or more composite columns of glass lenses stuck together using wax. The wax-recovery apparatus includes a first conveyer, at least one holding mechanism, a heating device and a controller. The first conveyer includes a first conveyer belt having a carrying surface. The heating device is assembled adjacent to the carrying surface for heating the carrying surface and melting the wax. The controller is connected with the holding mechanism and the first conveyer for controlling the holding mechanism and the first conveyer to periodically work.

Abstract: A heat shield plate for a substrate annealing apparatus is provided with a horizontally supported flat-plate-like substrate 1, a heater 5 positioned above the substrate to heat the upper surface of the substrate with radiation heat, and a heat shield plate 10 horizontally movable between a shielding position where the substrate is shielded from heater and an open position out of the shielding position. The heat shield plate 10 is composed of a structural member 12 made of a low thermal expansion material (carbon composite material) which is hardly deformed due to a temperature difference in the shielding position, and a heat insulating member 14 which covers the upper surface of the structural member and keeps the surface at an allowable temperature or below.

Abstract: An improved apparatus is provided for curing powdered coatings on the face of porous wood products, such as medium density fiberboard (MDF), wherein a pair of inclined infrared catalytic heaters are used to apply heat directly onto the side edges of the board. In addition, catalytic heaters that are normally used to heat and cure the face surface of the board are moved father back to reduce their effectiveness and to limit out-gassing of entrapped air from the inner low density core of the board. This arrangement also allows the coating to cure at the side edges of the board at approximately the same rate as the face of the board, promoting a more uniform curing of the powder coating.

Abstract: A system and a method for thermally processing a semiconductor substrate are disclosed which provide a heater chamber and a process chamber environmentally isolated from one another by a thermally-transparent plate. A heater assembly situated within the heater chamber comprises one or more quasi-continuous heater elements, and is operable to linearly translate with respect to the process chamber by a linear translation assembly. Thermal radiation is transmitted from the heater elements through the plate toward a substrate situated within the process chamber, wherein one or more temperature sensors measure a temperature associated with one or more respective locations on the substrate. A controller coupled to the one or more temperature sensors, heater assembly, and linear translation assembly controls the thermal radiation emitted by the heater assembly, as well as a distance between the heater assembly and the substrate, wherein the control is based on the one or more measured temperatures.

Abstract: A brazing furnace includes a housing defining an interior environment having an inlet and an outlet, a plurality of heating elements mounted within the housing and adapted to heat the interior environment to an elevated temperature, and a conveyor belt extending through the housing and supported on a plurality of driven rollers whereby an object placed upon the conveyor belt at the inlet is transported through the inlet into the interior environment and out through the outlet. The conveyor belt includes a plurality of interconnected metal links and a thermal barrier coating applied to the metal links, thereby insulating the metal links and restricting the amount of thermal energy that is absorbed by the conveyor belt as the conveyor belt moves through the interior environment.

Abstract: A heating apparatus for heating rigid plastic pipe for the purpose of bending and forming the pipe. The heating apparatus includes an elongate housing that has a bottom wall, a pair of side walls, a first end wall, and a second end wall to define an interior. Each of the end walls has a pipe hole for permitting a user to insert rigid plastic pipe through the interior. An elongate burner member burns combustible gas to produce heat and is mounted to the housing and is positioned in the interior proximate to the bottom wall. A valve assembly regulates a flow of the gas to the burner member. An elongate burner plate disperses the heat generated by the burner member and is positioned above the burner member. A plurality of pipe support members support the pipe above the burner plate while positioned in the interior of the housing. An elongate cover member selectively covers the opening to the interior of the housing.

Abstract: In a heat processing apparatus for heating a wafer on a hot plate, a black plate having at least a rear face practically having a color with a JIS lightness of 0V to 4V is positioned above the hot plate. Moreover, cooling air is blown out from nozzles onto the rear face of the hot plate so that the temperature of the hot plate can be cooled rapidly.

Abstract: A heater assembly (20) for heating blow molding plastic preforms (14) includes a plurality of elongated heaters (26) mounted by a housing (24) and extending along a path of conveyance of the preforms in a parallel relationship to each other, and each heater includes an elongated parabolic reflector (44) that reflects radiation from an adjacent elongated bulb (36) to irradiate the conveyed preforms. The heater assembly (20) also includes a quartz window (58) located between the elongated heaters (26) and the conveyed preforms (14) to transmit infrared radiation while blocking longer wavelength radiation so as to provide uniform heating of the conveyed preforms.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for speeding workpiece thoughput in low pressure, high temperature semiconductor processing reactor. The method includes loading a workpiece into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, bringing the chamber down to an intermediate pressure, and heating the wafer while under the intermediate pressure. The chamber is then pumped down to the operating pressure. The preferred embodiments involve single wafer plasma ashers, where a wafer is loaded onto lift pins at a position above a wafer chuck, the pressure is rapidly pumped down to about 40 Torr by rapidly opening and closing an isolation valve, and the wafer is simultaneously lowered to the heated chuck. Alternatively, the wafer can be pre-processed to remove an implanted photoresist crust at a first temperature and the chamber then backfilled to about 40 Torr for further heating to close to the chuck temperature. At 40 Torr, the heat transfer from the chuck to the wafer is relatively fast, but still slow enough to avoid thermal shock.

Abstract: In a heat processing apparatus structured to heat a wafer on a hot plate, a black plate at least the rear face of which practically has a color with a JIS lightness of 0V to 4V is positioned above the hot plate. Moreover, cooling air is blown out from nozzles onto the rear face of the hot plate. Thus, the temperature of the hot plate can be cooled rapidly.

Abstract: A device for assembling and disassembling a tool with a tool holder, such as particularly a mandrel. The device is essentially constituted by a support frame (4) provided with a unit (5) for receiving and holding a tool holder (3), elements (6 and 7) for ensleeving and extracting a tool (2) coacting with an induction heating unit (8) for the portion (3′) of the tool holder (3) adapted to receive the tool (2) by ensleeving.

Abstract: A device for treating massage based products such as wafer materials for consumption or for packaging to cool and moisturize the same. The device has a channel through which the product can be moved in which the product path is flanked by a pair of air channels which have openings opposite one another so that the air can pass from one air channel to the other transversely to the direction of displacement of the products in the product channel. The walls between the air channels and the product channels are bearing walls and preferably massive plates having the aforementioned openings. The lining or housing can have removable walls or doors which open to offer access to the air channels and the product channel for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chained thermal processing installation under rarefied atmosphere including several processing cells linked in a horizontal plane to a common air-tight chamber provided with handling means for transferring a load from one cell to another. The common chamber is a cylinder with a horizontal axis, at least one end of which is arranged to receive a module in the form of a cylindrical extension to which additional cells are connected.

Abstract: The present invention is a pipe heater that uses a combustible gas burner to provide heat to the pipe. The gas burner permits the heater to be portable and to be used in remote locations where a source of electricity is not readily available. The heater comprises a body adapted so that a pipe can extend therethrough and a burner to bend the pipe. Positioned between the burner and the pipe within the heater is a baffle having a plurality of holes therein. The baffle redirects the heat from the burner around the pipe, thus evenly heating the pipe. The heater is also provided with a control system to regulate the flow of fuel to the burner and potentially with a battery-powered or flint starter device. Furthermore, the body of the heater has air holes positioned in its sides and openings within its bottom to provide an air supply to the burner and to allow the burner to be lit if a starter is not provided or is inoperative.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for painting highway stripes and other patterns on a road surface includes the steps of heating the road surface to be painted or treated with a protective coating to a temperature typically in the range of 150.degree. F. to 165.degree. F. Paint is applied in spray form, the resin and hardener ingredients being mixed preparatory to spraying by a spray head. The paint mixture is sprayed onto the heated road surface as soon after the heat treatment as is practical. The paint spray may be heated as it passes through the nozzle. Granulated glass beads may be dropped onto the paint coating to enhance absorption of heat energy by the paint.

Abstract: A coke oven door, which includes a metal frame, means for latching the door in a closed position, a sealing member extending around the perimeter of the frame having forward edges adapted to contact a sealing surface on a coking chamber door jamb for effecting a continuous seal. The coke oven battery also having at least one attached protrusion proximate the coking chamber extending outwardly from the battery, such as a latch or a guide bar, said door comprising a door plug passing with clearance and fitting into the coke oven, said plug having an inner surface that forms an interior end wall of the coke oven wherein a first plane is formed by the perimeter of said inner surface.

Abstract: An improved heating method and heating nozzle useful in the forming of a two-piece thermoplastic foam cup assembled from two thermoplastic foam pieces on a cup-forming turret machine. The method and apparatus of the invention prevent premature sticking of the foam bottom piece to the foam sidewall piece and result in better sealing of the foam bottom to the sidewall.

Abstract: Device for the heat treatment of moving yarns, during, for example, a texturizing stretching operation. The yarn is subject to two successive treatments, one at a high temperature, the other at a normal treatment temperature. The device is one wherein these successive phases are obtained by means of a heating unit formed by a cylindrical assembly comprising two heating zones on either side of which are provided guide means for the yarn. The zones are heated by means of two resistance elements embedded inside the cylindrical assembly. The two resistance elements are mounted in parallel, offset with respect to each other along the length of the unit, and each associated with a thermocouple element enabling temperature to be regulated accurately.

Abstract: Printed circuit boards, assemblies and the like are heated uniformly from edge to edge or to a desired lateral temperature profile while being conveyed through a heating area. The conveying systems reliably conveys circuit boards and the like through the heating area without dropping them. A rail heater is provided to heat rails supporting conveyors having pins to hold circuit boards and the like. A control for the rail heaters controls the temperature of the rails so the circuit boards are positively supported on the conveyors and have a uniform temperature profile or desired temperature profile from edge to edge.

Abstract: Printed circuit boards, assemblies and the like are heated uniformly from edge to edge or to a desired lateral temperature profile while being conveyed through a heating area. The conveying systems reliably conveys circuit boards and the like through the heating area without dropping them. A rail heater is provided to heat rails supporting conveyors having pins to hold circuit boards and the like. A control for the rail heaters controls the temperature of the rails so the circuit boards are positively supported on the conveyors and have a uniform temperature profile or desired temperature profile from edge to edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus with which a powdered developer deposited onto a sheet of paper can be fixed. The method comprises moving the sheet in such a manner that its leading edge (BV) comes to face a source (47) integral with a movable support, initially placed in a position of repose, and then, after immobilization of the sheet, displacing the support over a distance (N) less than the length (L) of the sheet, and moving the support to the position of repose while simultaneously displacing the sheet in the same direction, at a speed greater than the speed of the support. The invention is applicable to magnetic printing machines.

Abstract: Reciprocal furnace for heating metallic parts to a predetermined temperature has a horizontally reciprocal hearth. The hearth includes a multi-layer firebrick base on which is carried a ceramic fixture adapted to receive the metal parts to be heated in the furnace. The ceramic fixture has a plurality of parallel slots which are longitudinally spaced apart in a direction corresponding to the reciprocal movement of the hearth. The hearth is supported at its underside by a reciprocal drive mechanism and is moved incrementally by a drive motor to advance each slot of the fixture in sequence to a predetermined position at which a part is inserted therein by the reciprocal feed mechanism. After all the slots have been sequentially loaded, the hearth is retracted by the reciprocal drive mechanism to its initial position at which the part, first inserted, is removed and another part is inserted in the same slot. The loading and unloading cycle is repeated continuously.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for applying roofing paper to a roof by first heating and roofing paper before the paper is applied to the roof, and then applying the heated roofing paper to the roof for final assembly. The applicator consists of a flat table bed and a cradle at one end for holding a roll of roofing paper and a handle at the other end for pulling the applicator. Located on the flat table is a plurality of infrared heaters that form an oven over the flat table and which are pivotally attached to the handle for allowing the roofing paper to pass over the table and through the oven. The paper is drawn from the roll through the oven and under a pair of rollers that support the applicator.

Abstract: An oven for heating can ends comprising a generally elongate heating chamber having walls which closely surround a conveyor for conveying the can ends through the chamber, a source of infra-red heat arranged in the upper region of said chamber and having a parabolic reflector by means of which radiant heat is directed downwardly onto a generally narrow band which corresponds in width to the width of the region of the can end to which sealant and/or repair lacquer has been applied, said conveyor being constructed from a plurality of interconnected slat-like elements having upturned edges the spacing between the upturned edges being selected so that the edges engage narrow portions of the curled edge of the can end whereby the can end is supported with the surface to which sealant or lining compound has been applied directed downwardly so that the heat source principally heats the upwardly directed surface of the can ends, a cooling chamber of similar dimensions to said heating chamber following said heating ch

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a tungsten electrode in acute relation to the flame of an oxy-fuel cutting torch and permitting the rotation of the electrode during heating, such that the material is vaporized and removed as the electrode is shaped to a needle-like profile. A bearing containing clamp member secures the torch and electrode holder in proper relation to one another and permits the rotation of the electrode holder therein.

Abstract: An integrated circuit chip is alloyed to a ceramic header for a standard semiconductor package in an elongated preheater fixture. The fixture has a heating position laterally spaced from a loading position, with slots running from the loading to heating positions accommodating the pins of the header. The slots also function as fins to radiate heat so that a temperature gradient is created between loading and heating positions. As the headers slide from the loading position along the length of the fixture, the headers are heated to the bonded temperature without producing undue thermal stress.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for bringing integrated circuit devices (22), to be tested at a test site, to a temperature to which the devices (22) will be subjected during operating conditions of equipments in which they will ultimately be installed. The device includes a rack (30) comprising a plurality of rails (32) overlying corresponding tracks (24) down which the integrated circuits (22) move through a magazine (20). The rails (32) are adjustable toward and away from their corresponding tracks (24), and both are heated in order to impart thermal energy to integrated circuit devices (22) passing down the tracks (24). Each track (24) has, proximate a lower end thereof, a singulation assembly (56) which not only isolates a single device (22) to be passed to a test site, but also functions to press the lowermost device (22) in a string passing down the respective track (24) into close engagement with the track (24) in order to effect maximum heat transfer.

Abstract: A workpiece heater suitable for use in heating electronic micro circuitry while minimizing work displacement as an incident to expansion and contraction of the structural components of the heater employs a rotatable work table and a heater disposed to heat the table by radiation. The table is mounted on a shaft supported against axial movement by a tapered bearing. The bearing is pre-loaded by a spring arranged to urge the shaft against the bearing. That structural arrangement is combined with the use of elongated elements and reflecting shields to minimize heat transfer to the mechanism by which the worktable shaft is rotated.

Abstract: A heating device including a flame burner (40) and a nozzle (52) into which the flame (50) from the burner (40) is directed and in which process air is mixed with products of combustion from the flame; the nozzle (52) having hot gas discharge openings (106) through which the hot gases resulting from the mixing action are projected onto articles (10) or other material to be heated.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for obtaining optimal development of photothermographic paper at different paper speeds and with intermittent paper movement. This is accomplished by a heater platen with plural heaters which are selectively energized in accordance with a function of paper speed. Also a fan for cooling of the platen is selectively energized in accordance with temperature. For this purpose, a temperature signal is produced corresponding to the temperature of each heater and, a speed signal is produced corresponding to the paper speed; if desired, a contrast signal can be produced corresponding to the degree of contrast desired in the development of the paper. A logic device, preferably a microprocessor operating under a program control, processes the signals and controls the energization of the heaters and the fan. More particularly, the platen is heated by plural electrical resistance heaters and is provided with a temperature sensor for each resistance heater.

Abstract: A developer unit for dry silver recording paper is disclosed. The unit comprises a thermally conductive foil (1) which preferably is arcuate in configuration. The foil makes contact (6) with a thermally conductive strip (5). At least one heating element, and preferably two heating assemblies (7a and 7b) are provided in thermal contact with the strip (5). Temperature control means (FIG. 4) is preferably provided to ensure accurate maintenance of the temperature applied to the recording paper via heating assemblies (7a and 7b), strip (5) and foil (1).A developer unit of the above type enables a very large paper speed variation to be achieved with a fixed foil length of relatively modest dimensions.

Abstract: An improved preheater for use in mass soldering apparatus employing a bank of quartz lamp heaters mounted in parabolic reflectors and including switching means for switching the quartz heaters on and off in response to the presence of a circuit board on a conveyor passing through the preheater.

Abstract: A machine for heating elongated flat surfaces comprising an elongated supporting framework having on its upper portions peripheral ledges for supporting edges of an elongated flat plate to be heated, parallel tracks beneath said ledges running lengthwise of the framework, a wheeled carriage adapted to move in said tracks from one end of the framework to the other, heating means carried on the carriage to direct heat against the undereneath surface of the plate, and means for driving the carriage at a steady pace over the length of the tracks. This machine is useful in heating the underneath side of painted plates so that the paint may be stripped therefrom and the plates used again.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for fusing images of pigmented thermoplastic resin marking particles to a receiver member. A marking particle image on the surface of a receiver member contacts the peripheral surface of a hollow member. A source of radiant energy, capable of at least partially melting such particles, is mounted within the hollow member. The hollow member is transparent to the energy of the source. The entire image-bearing surface of the receiver member is simultaneously pressed into full and intimate contact with the peripheral surface of the hollow member in order to lower the particle/receiver member boundary thermal resistance and enhance particle flow during radiation of energy by the source to fuse the image to the receiver member.

Abstract: Apparatus for turning bottles and the like during exposure to a jet of hot gas or other heat source. Bottles are individually passed by an air cylinder gate and travel to a drive wheel and a spring loaded idler, where they are trapped by a second air cylinder gate. The drive wheel turns the bottle over a predetermined revolution while the bottle face is exposed to heat. The bottle is then permitted to exit by retraction of the second air cylinder gate. A pneumatic assembly controls gate operation, along with mechanical actuation to prevent bottle entrapment in the heating area.

Abstract: A conveyor furnace for heat treating a regular succession of articles consists of a circular carrier mounted for rotation about an upright axis below a fixed guide of open coiled spiral configuration and fixed radiant heaters directed through parts of the guide. A feed tube delivers the articles to an inner part of the guide on to the carrier whereon they are carried in sliding engagement with the guide, around and progressively outwards towards a discharge point. While on the carrier, the articles are heated by the heater. The furnace is compact, economical in operation and permits of relatively simple and reliable construction.

Abstract: A heating arrangement is provided for apparatus for producing cylindrical bodies by build-up welding wherein the diameter of the body being produced varies during the build-up welding operation. The heating arrangement is composed of individual heating elements arranged in the region of a sector around the revolving body with the heating elements being controlled both individually and in groups.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating a sheet- or web-like material during its passage through a processing machine. The apparatus is provided with at least one heating panel which faces the path of travel of the material and is equipped with a number of infrared-radiation producing elements energized from an ac-source. The apparatus comprises a controlling unit for determining the heat released by the heating panel as a function of a control signal generated by a control means. The infrared elements generate short- to medium-wave infrared radiation. The control signal generated by the control means may be a function of the temperature of the material being passed along the heating panel, or a function of the rate of passage of said material.

Abstract: An endless belt (1) transports supports (6) on which electronic components have been placed. The supports have a layer of solder which is to be melted to make electrical contact with the components assembled thereon. A hot plate (8) is arranged at the downstream end of the belt (1). In order to ensure uniform heating of the supports through the belt, the hot plate is provided with openings (10) in its plane, belt-contacting surface. The openings are connected to a vacuum pump (16) and the vacuum keeps the belt in intimate contact with the hot plate.The installation is particularly intended for use in assembling hybrid micro-circuits, whether using thin film technology or thick film technology.

Abstract: A burner has a flame chamber formed by flat upper and lower walls connected by side walls and a front end wall, with a fuel inlet for connection to a fuel source and with an open rear end. A handle is connected with one side of the burner for inserting it between the overlapping layers of a lap joint of fusible roofing sheets for sliding it forward along the joint while flame issues from the rear end of the burner to fuse the overlapping layers together. A hold-down member normally is spaced above the burner, but a device is provided for lowering that member into close proximity to the burner for engaging the upper surface of the upper layer of the lap joint and holding that layer down on the burner as the burner is moved forward. The apparatus may also include a second shorter flame chamber disposed above the front portion of the other chmaber, with openings between them for flow of gas and flames from the lower chamber to the upper one.

Abstract: In the heat treatment (quenching treatment, tempering treatment, etc.) of long metallic material, such as, large diameter steel pipe or the like, in order to stabilize the speed of travel of the material through a heat treating zone, i.e., a zone including a heating unit, such as, an induction heating coil or gas burning type heating furnace and a following cooling unit of the type utilizing either one or both of air blast and water cooling, the material is gripped by two cars which are arranged respectively at the entry and delivery ends of the zone and the cars are moved, while supporting the material by a plurality of free rotatable rollers, so as to move the material at a desired speed. In this case, one of the cars is driven and the other car applies a braking force, thus moving the material at the desired speed through the zone.

Abstract: A method and device for applying heat-activatable adhesive tape to boxes and the like, using sealing tape with adhesive that can be activated through radiant heat or hot air prior to its application to the box surface, where, in contact with a cold surface, the adhesive is instantaneously cured. The device includes a suction-type conveying device for the adhesive tape, either a belt conveyor cooperating with an infra-red heater, or a suction drum with a hot air supply.

Abstract: A system for decorating cylindrical cans each having one open end including a curing section which receives the decorated cans with the decorations uncured. In the curing section the cans move through a preheat chamber where can temperature is elevated. The heated cans then move through a drying chamber where flames from gas and air fed burner heads impinge directly on the exterior of the can for curing of the decorations. Thereafter the cans pass through a cooling chamber and then exit from the curing section.The preheat chamber is heated by the burners in the heating chamber. These burners are disposed so that the flame jets are directed downstream at an angle of approximately 13.degree. with respect to lines normal to the path of travel for the cans. The burners are arranged in two parallel arrays disposed one above the other. As the cans travel between these arrays flame impingement on the cans is interrupted.

Abstract: Burners are provided above a battery for burning together high profile bushings inserted in the battery cover and lead posts extending generally upward from the battery. The high profile bushings surround the battery posts. In order to insure a complete weld throughout the entire lead bushing and post, the burners are supported in such a way as to orbit between the bushing and post. The burners orbit within this support in close proximity to the heat of the burner flame. To provide heat insulation from the tips of the burner, a heat shield is provided intermediate the battery post and bushings and the rotation mechanism of the burners themselves. Means for automatic ignition of the burners are provided as well as molds for the battery posts and bushings. The molds are provided with a water cooling capability and a separating means which surrounds the molds and holds the battery motionless as the molds are retracted after the burning has taken place.

Abstract: A rotary conveying apparatus comprising a plurality of rails for supporting and conveying cup-shaped cylindrical articles on a cushion of fluid during their translatory movement from the inlet ends to the outlet ends of the rails. The apparatus incorporates a framework on which a plurality of the rails are mounted in longitudinally extending spaced substantially parallel relationship, with the inlet and outlet ends thereof arranged in a circular pattern at equal circumferentially spaced increments therearound. Each of the rails is formed with a plurality of cavities or ports in a supporting surface thereof, through which a fluid such as air is discharged against the surface of an article in a manner to support the article on a cushion of fluid in spaced relationship from the supporting surface.

Abstract: A machine for opening envelopes by heat process which have been previously treated with chemicals.