Method and apparatus for removing contaminants from soil
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a system and method of the above type in which contaminants are removed from the ground in an efficient, yet relatively inexpensive, manne... Read More
Inventors: Russomano, Richard J.;, Assignee: Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation (Livingston, NJ) |
Method of removing and controlling volatile contaminants from the vadose layer of contaminated earth
The method and apparatus of this invention utilizes the principles of vacuum vaporization and extraction of contaminants from the vadose layer. The method involves drilling one or more contaminant wit... Read More
Inventors: Payne, Frederick C.;, Assignee: Midwest Water Resource, Inc. (Charlotte, MI) |
Method of in situ decontamination
The present invention provides a novel process for removing volatile contaminants from a zone of unsaturated soils, including soils lying directly adjacent the water table. The process includes establ... Read More
Inventors: Metzer, Nancy; Corbin, Michael;, Assignee: Roy F. Weston, Inc. (West Chester, PA) |
Portable upblast cleaning head
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a portable upblast cleaner is disclosed. The cleaner is provided in a housing 10, the upper end of which is open. Disposed about the open end of the housing is a flexible ... Read More
Inventors: Diehn, Philip H.; Bergh, John C.;, Assignee: Wheelabrator-Frye, Inc. (Mishawaka, IN) |
Grit blasting machine and method
A grit blasting machine and method according to the preferred embodiment of the invention is intended to provide for recovery and circulation of spent grit in a manner which substantially reduces wear... Read More
Inventors: Dreher, Alfred J.;, Assignee: Texstar, Inc. (City of Commerce, CA) |
Portable surface treating apparatus
I claim: 1. A portable apparatus for treatment of horizontally disposed surfaces comprising: 1. a housing: 2. means on said housing above the surface for projecting abrasive particles downwardly onto ... Read More
Inventors: Bergh, John C.;, Assignee: Wheelabrator-Frye, Inc. (Hampton, NH) |
Method for controlling thickness of wafer-like work pieces under lapping and a lapping machine therefor
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As is mentioned above, the conventional methods for the in-machine measurement of the thickness of wafer-like work pieces under lapping in a lapping machine are more or l... Read More
Inventors: Katagiri, Kiyoo; Honda, Mitsuo;, Assignee: Shin-Etsu Engineering Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, JP); Naoetsu Electronics Co., Ltd. (Niigata, JP) |
Space saving room extender
What is claimed is as follows: 1. A nested expandable room in combination with a fixed room having a fixed room bottom wall and having a fixed room side wall with an opening therein to receive the nes... Read More
Inventors: Frerichs, Marc Edward; Hanser, Paul Edmund;, Assignee: HWH Corporation (Moscow, IA) |
Gripper tool for handling lumber
Briefly, the gripper tool according to the invention includes a pair of pivotally joined levers having longer arms at one side of the pivot, which serve as handles, and shorter arms at the other side ... Read More
Inventors: Payne, Douglas F.;, Assignee: |
Workpiece positioner
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring to the drawings, numeral 10 generally refers to the workpiece positioner of the present invention which comprises a base 12 and a workpiece positioner assembly 1... Read More
Inventors: Boyd, Douglas K.; McCreary, Michael J.; Schilb, Christopher J.;, Assignee: Genesis Systems Group (Davenport, IA) |
Mobile sandblasting apparatus
In accordance with the present invention there is provided a mobile self-propelled apparatus for automatically progressively sandblasting over a surface of the type having a platform and a swinging bo... Read More
Inventors: Robinson, David; Falkiner, Tom L.;, Assignee: Robinson; David (CA) |
Snow guard for a metal roof
Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a device capable of being attached to a metal roof, wherein the attachment of the device to the metal roof is done without tearing, puncturing or othe... Read More
Inventors: Alley, F. William;, Assignee: |
Structural assembly
According to the present invention, there is provided a structural assembly, comprising a plurality of elongate members and connector members between the elongate members. The elongate members extend ... Read More
Inventors: Glavan, John;, Assignee: |
Fastener bushing
What is claimed is: 1. A fastener bushing for use in a panel structure consisting of at least one outer skin and a low density core having an opening extending through the core and skin, said fastener... Read More
Inventors: Wiley, Troyce W.;, Assignee: Standard Pressed Steel Co. (Jenkintown, PA) |
Free standing photoresist mask and the method of using the same for abrasive engraving
What we claim is: 1. "Method of making a photo resist free standing mask of woven cloth for use in abrasive engraving comprising the steps of: stretching a sheet of said woven cloth on a frame, impreg... Read More
Inventors: Lalumiere, Robert J.; Boucher, Jay M.;, Assignee: Dynamat, Inc. (Concord, NH) |
Foldable hand rail
What is claimed is: 1. A foldable hand rail assembly to be placed alongside the side entrance of a camper trailer and comprising, in combination therewith: a. a first bracket affixed to the side wall ... Read More
Inventors: Evans, Lee T.;, Assignee: Evans; Lee T. (Canon City, CO); Evans; Luella (Canon City, CO) |
Handrail for telescoping seating system with removable rails
Referring first to FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 generally designates a handrail assembly including four posts 11. The posts are mounted to a telescoping seating system of the type described in the ab... Read More
Inventors: Hartman, Arlin P.;, Assignee: American Seating Company (Grand Rapids, MI) |
Safety bar
It is a primary object of this invention to provide an apparatus which can be operated by the operator of equipment having an enclosed cab which will retain him inside during operation and yet allow h... Read More
Inventors: Mason, James V.; Fisher, Mancil C.;, Assignee: |
Foldable handrail assembly
OF THE DRAWING Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, a foldable handrail assembly constructed in accordance with the invention is shown and generally designated as 10. The foldable handrail assembly 10 is ... Read More
Inventors: Downing, Gerald W.;, Assignee: |
Commutation means for on-line alloying
What is claimed is: 1. A method of alloying molten metal media by adding alloying material to the media in the form of a rod of the material, comprising: providing a supply of rod material, providing ... Read More
Inventors: Arndt, Eric D.; Urbanic, John M.; Sammy, Cecilio R.; Eckert, Charles E.; Keller, Clark W.; Tackett, William D.;, Assignee: Aluminum Company of America (Pittsburgh, PA) |
Toilet support
We claim: 1. In a toilet support for use with a toilet bowl, the combination comprising a toilet bowl, a toilet seat pivoted to said toilet bowl about a horizontal axis, an arm having a hand gripping ... Read More
Inventors: Guenther, Harold E.; Klein, Kenneth H.;, Assignee: C. D. Sparling Company (Plymouth, MI) |
Base for elevating a toilet
The present invention relates to a base having removable side rails for elevating a toilet for use by physically handicapped or elderly persons. The base is formed generally in the shape of a flat rec... Read More
Inventors: Strasser, Thaddeus B.;, Assignee: |
Auto-dump flow controller
The present invention provides an automatic hydraulic valve control apparatus for use in combination with a lavatory waste tank, which is entirely automatic in its operation, not requiring close super... Read More
Inventors: Vincent, Ray T.;, Assignee: |
Folding house
An object of this invention is to provide a folding house which can diminish the time for construction and dismantlement, improve its transportation and storage, and reduce the labor component inerect... Read More
Inventors: Suzuki, Nobuo;, Assignee: Yugen Kaisha Suzuki House (Osaka, JP) |
Human habitat structure for placement upon a non-uniform, non-level site
It is an object of the present invention to provide for a human habitat structure that would be inherently adaptable to a non-uniform, non-level, site. It is another object of the present invention to... Read More
Inventors: Sidy, Victor E.;, Assignee: |
Folding handrails for telescoping seating sections
Referring first to FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 generally designates a telescoping rail supported by three posts 11. The posts are carried by a telescoping seating system of the type described in U.S... Read More
Inventors: Hartman, Arlin P.; Vance, Richard A.;, Assignee: Universal Bleacher Company (Champaign, IL) |
Portable fence
It is claimed: 1. A fence structure comprising pairs of spaced, vertical posts with a flat rectangular panel having a top, bottom and two opposing vertical sides removably mounted vertically between e... Read More
Inventors: Britt, James O.;, Assignee: |
Foldable scaffold and method
What is claimed is: 1. A foldable scaffold comprising: a scaffold anchor; a horizontal member pivotally mounted at one end to said scaffold anchor; a support member pivotally mounted at one end to sai... Read More
Inventors: Gregory, Robert K.;, Assignee: |
Anchor device
The present invention relates to improved anchors. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, an anchor assembly is attached for illustrative purpose to the end of a sign post. Th... Read More
Inventors: Claffey, Paul J.;, Assignee: |
Modular furniture construction
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT With reference to FIGS. 1 and 6, the general construction of an article of furniture in accordance with this invention will be described. Indicated at 11 are exterior top ... Read More
Inventors: Gibson, Robert; Morgan, Barry Z.; Utz, Quentin W.;, Assignee: The Singer Company (Stamford, CT) |
Gutter-related 
