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P-1280
apcrlure plate, which is avail:ihie
the LaVezzI Maetiinc Woiks. does
landling of two plate? at one time
ovL'd and malies the cliances faster
Xds designed for use on the Simplex
WARI^ER
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dri\e-in concessions patrons, the
T requires no attention from the
merely inserted into the device and
temperature within a few minutes
made of aluminum and Is controlled
pacity of four large and two small
1)11 Products Co., it operates on a
X P-1282
i up with a new floor wax which
insects with self-polishing qualities,
out last and out shine other wiues,
wet moppings but can be easily
tlon of soap and water. Another
rsatlie wax is a non-skid property
rs Laboratories.
MACHINE
P-12S3
manufactured by the Von Scbrader
theatre furniture and seats by dry
3 the fabric with an electrically-
:n removes it with an accomp.iuying
ocess Is quick drying and mothproofs
idditlve to the cleaning fluid. Tlie
;t9 pounds and is mounted on ballcrgcr
is designed for durability and
ntee against defects.
P-1284
ies. Inc., is now offering a choice
finished bronze wall urns to combat
tlie problem of floor Utter In theatre lobbies and foyers.
Tiic s:Mid-fiiled urns arc designed to fit any type of decorative
scheme and are said to be easy to maintain. They are fitted
to the walls by means of adhesives or bolts.
COIVIPACT MULTI-DRINK DISPENSER P-1285
.\\uililile in one, thtL'e or four-drink units, the ColeSpa
Special made by the Cole Products Corp. Is said to be "the
smallest multiple-drink cup machine ever made." Tlie stainless
steel unit comes complete with drhik adjuster for
determining the amount of syrup used and automaiic counters.
Capacities vary from 830 druiks on the one-drink model to
oier 1.500 on the other two. Tlie machine will serve either
carbonated on non-carbouaied beverages and dispense them at
a rate of one every five seconds.
FORMFITTING THEATRE CHAIR
P-12S6
Tlic addition of a new line of theatre seats, the Pacemaker,
li;is been luiiiounced by international Seat Co.. originators of
all-stiel unit construction. Like the company's other chairs
the I'accra.ikcrs arc constructed of steel throughout and are
said to offer a deeper and better fitting uphoblery for the
conifort of patrons. The construction Ls claimed to reduce
costs and minimize errors during Installation.
DOUBLE-BILL EXPLOITATION FRAME P-1287
The itumar-Viiie Co. has designed and Is now producing a
double-hilling frame to solve the problems that arise when
c.^pioiiing a late booking. The new frame, the Duplex, will
hold two Usl4-inch inserts as well as a 2x14 date strip.
Cuii.^triirted of double-strength glass and stainless steel, the
Duplex is SiUd to be weatherproof. E;ich friune conies with
a guarantee.
OZONE AIR CLEANER P-1288
X sell-contained device designed for use with forced-air
eirculatiug systems cleans the air by adding small amounts of
ozone to It. .\ product of the General Ozone Corp., it attaches
to the sidewall of heating-cooling equipment or on the suction
side of an air duct. The ozoue which is added to the air
deodorizes it by oxidizing foreign matter and is not noticeable
if used In the proper proportions.
ANIMATED DISPLAY SIGNS P-12S9
Tile new animated display signs made by the Liquid Light
Co. boast two qualities: eye appeal and durability. Eye appeal
is achieved in the signs by using a constantly revolving drum
uf six dllfercnt lights which are reflected through the Plexiglas
letters on the message plate. I/ong life is assured by
tlie use of IkMvy gauge metal and Plexiglas in the construction.
TIic signs are finished In a silver hammertone for additional
attraction.
MOBILE FIRE-FIGHTING UNIT P-1290
llic Crest Fire Knginette being marketed by Norpat Sales.
Inc., is well-suited for use at drive-in operations. Biiuipped
witii three different types of extinguishers and mounted on
iO-lncii rubber wheels, the unit can be speedily taken to
the most reoiolc corners of the drive-in area and used to fight
all types of fire. Servicing of the equipment Is simple and
can be handled by the members of the theatre staff.
VERSATILE LANDSCAPING TOOL P-1291
Scleral models of sickle bar moAcrs have been developed
by Jari Products, Inc.. and are practical for use at drive-ins
that have extensive lawns and landscaping to care for. The
motor-driven units have varied uses and can be conierted to
cultivators, snow plows, reel mowers and sprayers when needed.
The larger machine has a floating sickle bar which adjusts
to the ground surface to assure smooth and consistent cutting
iierformance.
LETiERATURE
Briefed from the description on page 51.
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AUTOMATIC HAND DRYER STORY L-16S9
A well-lllustratcd catalog Issued by tbe Electric Aire Curp.
lulls the complete slory of the firm's h;ind driers. The
literatuie Includes a variety of data ranging from tfte plarmlng
of installations, architects' specifications, to the worklnfi parts
of the different models. The two models discussed, one a
recessed type and the other designed for surface mounting,
feature two-year guarantees, variable air direction, lighted
instructions, breakproof housing and other qualities.
OUTDOOR WIDE SCREEN INFORMATION L-1690
Mi(tioi;ra|)li, Inc.. is distributing a circular which offers a
wea:th uf information about the installation of wide screens
at drive-ins. It starts by listing the many reasons for Increasing
the width of the screen. The technical problems of additional
projection and sound equipment are discussed generally
and speiilically in terms of the individual pieces of equipment.
Tliough the material was prepared by Motiograph, it does not
discuss its own equipment exclusively but offers data on that
1)1' otlier firms.
DATA ON SERVICE CONTRACTS 1-1691
By means of a photograph-story, tbe Altec Service Corp. outlines
the advantages available througli the service contract It
ofiers theatrcmen. The company operating out of 31 branch
ulTices throughout tbe nation handles problems of InstJillatlon,
inspection, seriice and maintenance of sound equipment In over
li.uUU theatres. According to the Information in the eight-page
booklet, the service and protection are rendered by 200 field
enguieers.
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