Abstract: Loose cotton bales are compressed to about half their original size in a press having a lateral barrier with slots therein through which the original baling wires bulge outward, thus enabling automatic devices to engage the wires, apply tension thereto, and retie the wires to a shorter length.

Abstract: A twisted carabiner comprises substantially straight back section with arcuate ends lying in substantially perpendicular planes and a gate extending between the ends so as to enable one to interconnect devices lying in different planes.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating and checking correlation between negatives and prints in photographic laboratories comprising:means (3) for marking each film (5) with a number (4) written in machine-readable code,a reader (7) for said number (4) in the printing station (6),in the printing station (6), a printer (8) for reproducing said number (4) in the interspace (10) between two adjacent prints,in the finishing station (13), a reader (16) for the number (4) marked on each film (5)in the finishing station (13), a reader (17) for the corresponding number (12), anda circuit (18) which, during the cutting stage checks correspondence between the two numbers (4,12).

Abstract: There is provided management of a photoresist resin containing waste solution discharged from printed circuit boards manufacturing process, printing industries, a semiconductor manufacturing industry and the other industries using photoresist materials. The photoresist resin containing waste solution is subjected to an ultrafiltration of the specified characteristics so as to separate definitely organic waste materials having relatively higher molecular weight which should be disposed from an effective and useful components contained in a permeate to be recycled or recovered resulting very efficient processing.

Abstract: The apparatus for creating and checking correlation between negatives and prints in photographic laboratories comprises:means (3) for making each film (5,5',5") with a progressive number (4) written in machine-readable code,a reader (19) for said number (4) in the printing station,a processing circuit (8) for the read signal in order to provide a control key having a sequence related to said progressive numbering (4),a member (10) which forms the end-of-order marks (13) on the strip of prints (11),a member (9) which on the strip of prints (11) forms the cutting marks (12) and modifies those in positions corresponding with the end-of-order marks (13) in accordance with the sequence generated by said processing circuit (8),in the finishing station (1), a reader (19) for the number (4) which characterises each film (5,5',5"),in the finishing station (16), a reader (20) for the cutting marks (12) in positions corresponding with the end-of-order marks (13),a circuit (22,27) which during the cutting stage checks th

Abstract: A detonator net weapon for use primarily in anti-submarine warfare. The weapon comprises spaced, interwoven alternating lengths of nylon rope and detonator cord, and the detonator cord is ignited by conventional battery-powered target contact detectors. Floats at the top of the net control the buoyancy of the net and thus regulate its rate of descent through the water. The net weapon is stored in a compact container, and may be deployed from an airplane or from a ship into the path of a submarine, hydrofoil, torpedo, missile, or the like. The detonator cord, upon ignition, will explode with sufficient force to damage any object in contact thereof. The detonator net weapon is versatile and may be used against special types of surface ships, torpedoes, etc., and may, with minor revisions, be used in land warfare against tanks and infantry. In addition, the net weapon may be configured for use against anti-armor and/or sea-skimmer missiles.

Abstract: A solar-powered beacon comprises a water-tight caisson housing a battery for storing electricity produced by solar cells atop the beacon. An electronic circuit within the caisson controls operation of the beacon. The caisson material acts as a heat sink for the solar cells, and insulation is provided below the cells to further protect the electronic components.

Abstract: A shoe containing a plurality of pairs of ribs provided between the mid-sole and the outer sole. All of the ribs are provided with at least one bowed or convex surface running the length of the rib. At least one compression bridging element is placed between adjacent pairs of ribs to prevent one rib of a pair of ribs from contacting a second rib of an adjacent rib pair.

Abstract: A lifting device comprises a fixed lower frame, an upper frame vertically movable with respect to the fixed frame and provided with members supporting the desired portions of the vehicle to be raised, articulated rods systems connecting the lower and upper frames, a mechanical energy generator placed between the articulated rods systems and acting on these so that to cause the raising of the movable frame with respect to the fixed frame, and a torsion bar connected to the fixed frame and acting on the movable frame in order to ensure its precise lifting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curved screen, particularly a motion-picture projection screen.It comprises a bearing geodesic structure, a reticulated secondary frame fastened to the hubs of the bearing structure, and arched polygonal elements mounted on the secondary frame, the adjacent polygonal elements having their edges overlapping.

Abstract: A gizzard harvester is disclosed having a pair of opposed conveyors for receiving a gizzard and holding the same against rotation as the gizzard is advanced onto a rotating cone spindle which both washes foreign matter from the gizzard and removes its lining by rotating the lining with respect to the gizzard. Washing ports are provided at the tip of the cone, which ports also assist removal of the liner from the spindle.

Abstract: A device for submarine foundation drilling includes: a drilling unit including a head and body interconnected by at least one cylinder, the body being equipped with at least one cutter, the drilling unit being equipped with at least one excavating pump, and hydraulic motors to operate the cutter and the pump; a rigid tubular assembly (2) containing at least one discharge pipe, and pipes for feeding hydraulic fluid to the cylinder and the motors; connecting means (12) between the head of the drilling unit and the lower part of the tubular construction; support means (13) able to be placed at the ocean bottom in front of the head of the drilling unit, means for clamping the tubular assembly; means for suspending the device from a ship, means (5) being provided to furnish hydraulic power, and connecting pipes being provided between the means of furnishing fluid and the upper end of the tubular assembly.

Abstract: The method for forming prestressed centrifugal piles by:disposing a spiral within one of the two constituent half-shells of the mould for the pile to be formed,securing within this spiral a plurality of strands having at least one end emerging from a mould headpiece,pouring the concrete into said half-shell,joining the two half-shells together,inserting axial restraint elements for the strands through suitable apertures provided in the half-shells,tensioning the strands at those ends which emerge from the headpiece and,centrifuging the mould prepared in this manner.

Abstract: In a printing mechanism for producing an impression on a surface of material to be printed lying in a printing plane, a first element is provided which is mounted on the machine frame so as to be rotatable about a first axis of rotation and is driven in a clock-timed manner and which comprises at least one print transfer surface on at least one surface area. In addition, a second element is provided which is mounted on the machine frame so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation extending parallel to the first and is likewise driven in a clock-timed manner and which comprises at least one printing plate constantly provided with printing ink on at least one surface area facing the first element. The two elements are movable relative to one other between an operative position, in which the print transfer surface bears against a printing plate, and a rest position, in which the print transfer surface is at a distance from the printing plate.

Abstract: A surgical clip is disclosed having a pair of spaced arms joined by a bridge that is deformed by pulling on a tang, which is connected to the bridge by a frangible neck. Also disclosed is a tool for pulling the tang, and an anastomosis procedure that may be quickly performed using the clip and tool.

Abstract: PEG-modified protein molecules characterized by reduced immunogenicity are prepared by covalent modification of the protein with PEG employing an active ester intermediate. Antibodies so modified exhibit decreased binding capacity for Fc cell surface receptors, are non-toxic and retain full antigen binding activity, and are consequently useful in a variety of immunologically-based diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Abstract: The electro-optical method described herein provides adjustable voltage dependent optical properties of a solid whereby the characteristics, i.e., the optical response to applied voltage, are separately adjustable for different laser frequencies. The solid has photo-absorbing centers capable of displaying persistent spectral hole burning; the spectral holes are capable of exhibiting electric-field induced filling. The main fields of application for this method are in integrated optics, image processing, and optical data storage.

Abstract: Several embodiments of drip emitters are disclosed. These embodiments comprise (1) a molded plastic, body with an upwardly opening housing, and (2) a molded plastic plug including an enlarged head, a depending shank, and a helical thread defined about the perimeter of the shank. The body is executed in a relatively soft plastic, while the plug is executed in a harder plastic. The shank of the plug is press-fitted into the housing, and the threads on the shank of the plug cut into the softer plastic of the housing. By advancing or retracting the plug, the length of the helical flow path is altered and the rate of discharge of droplets from the emitter is changed to account for changes in line pressure, accumulation of debris in the emitter, and other operational parameters.