The Exhibitor (1955)

that have theatre interest Snow Remover With winter weather just about here theatremen might be interested in the new Champion Snow Thrower featuring a special raker bar that cuts up heavily packed or deeply piled snow, being offered by Jari Products, Inc. The raker bar consists of six flat steel teeth mounted on the Champion’s whirl¬ ing fan. The bar is so arranged that each tooth travels in a separate plane, cutting the packed snow into small pieces that can be easily thrown to one side by the fan, it is claimed. The unit is self-propelled and powered by a four cycle two and a half horse¬ power gasoline engine, and is said to be able to clear a path 20 inches wide through any depth or type of snow at the rate of 520 shovelfuls per minute. Thrown This new snow remover is designed to clear a path 20 inches wide through any depth or type of snow, quickly and with a minimum of effort. snow is spread over a 30 foot strip to pre¬ vent big banks, and the throwing angle is adjustable. Open construction prevents clogging or stalling, the company reports, and all working parts are protected by a wrap¬ around hood. The handlebar is adjust¬ able to any height or position for oper¬ ator comfort. Additional features include an independent clutch for easy starting; two forward speeds for smooth operation; spark plug cover to guard against short circuits, and 16 inch solid rubber wheels. Shelf-Soap Dispenser Combination Two washroom conveniences that are appreciated by theatre patrons are a soap dispenser and a shelf for personal articles. Since both of these items must occupy the same wall space over the basin, one or the other is sometimes left out for lack of space. In order to eliminate this prob¬ lem, American Dispenser Company, Inc., is presenting a new self-contained com¬ bination shelf and soap dispenser known as Lathurshelf. A combination shelf and soap dispenser, this unit permits the providing of two services for the washroom, without using extra wall space. The unit is made of polished stainless steel and is 20 inches by four and three quarter inches wide. It is available with one or two soap valves for installation over one or two basins. Valves may be either “lather” or “straight liquid,” and any grade of 10 to 20 per cent liquid soap may be used. Leaking or dripping is avoided, it is said, because the soap must be pumped. The half gallon capacity of the Lathurshelf’s stainless steel soap reservoir elimi¬ nates frequent refills, the company states, and is not affected by acids, alkalis, or water. A wide separate wall plate secures the unit against leverage, and installation screws are completely concealed to avoid tampering. Emergency Light The American Emergency Lighting Company is offering a new emergency light called Reddi-Lites. The self-con¬ tained units are said to have a built-in relay system which automatically illumi¬ nates two sealed beam floodlights the in¬ stant normal lighting is interrupted. The A new emergency light with two sealed beam floodlights, this unit can be plugged into a standard outlet, and no speciol wiring is needed unit, including the floodlamps, measures IIV2, by six and a half, by 14y2 inches and weighs 13 pounds without the battery. No installation or special wiring is re¬ quired, it is said, since Reddi-Lites arcfurnished with a six foot rubber cord and plug which can be plugged into any 110115 AC outlet. A red pilot light, using neon bulb, burn.'constantly to show that current is con¬ nected. Built-in test equipment, consisting of a momentary toggle switch and volt¬ meter, tests both battery and lights. Seasonal Pump Care Drive-in and conventional theatre oper¬ ators can now purchase a new item called Pump Aid which is designed to prevent sticking of seasonally operated pumps such as those used for air conditioning water recirculating equipment, auxiliary pumps, etc. According to the manufacturer. Garman Company, Inc., corrosion continues in seasonally operated pumps which are drained for shut-down periods. To pro¬ tect against this the Pump Aid is injected under pressure through the drain hole into the pump housing cavity immediately after draining. Pump Aid is said not to freeze; will not evapoprate; requires no special preparation for use; is water sol¬ uble, and therefore it is not necessary to drain when season starts; non-toxic, and adheres to surfaces until flushed off. Pump Aid is a new product designed to prevent the sticking of seasonally operated pumps that are regularly drained for a shut-down period. WANT FURTHER INFORMATION ON NEW PRODUCTS SHOWN IN THIS ISSUE? LIST ITEMS . ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 9 WITHOUT CHARGE OR OBLIGATION PLEASE SEND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ABOVE ITEMS NAME . THEATRE . ADDRESS . CITY, STATE . MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITOR 246-48 N. CLARION ST., PHILADELPHIA 7. PA. PT-12 PHYSICAL THEATRE DEPARTMENT of MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITOR November 9, 1955