Abstract: Disclosed is a tunable damping system for use in reducing vibrations associated with metal cutting and tooling. The tunable damping system may be located in a boring bar, an end mill, a modular tool section or the spindle/tool holder of the metal cutting machine. The tunable damping system incorporates a damper mass, elastomeric supports, and a means to lock the mass so as to determine tuning parameters. A tuner assembly consists of sensors and a microprocessor capable of recognizing the most dynamically flexible mode of vibration. The tuner assembly is also capable, through signal processing and microprocessor controlled algorithms, to direct the operator in implementing the proper tuning adjustments of the tunable damping system.

Abstract: A freely rotatable endless belt has a bottom face that is opposed, in the water, to an ultrasonic oscillator. A carbon fiber fabric is transferred from a supply roller to a hot roller while being given tension by means of a torque motor and a constant speed motor connected to the supply roller and the hot roller, respectively. The carbon fiber fabric moves in contact with the bottom face of the endless belt, whereby endless belt rotates in synchronism with the carbon fiber fabric. Two oblique movement correcting belts are so disposed as to be pressed against both side portions of the endless belt while gripping respective selvages of the carbon fiber fabric. Each of the two oblique movement correcting belts is connected to a variable speed motor via a uni-directional clutch that transmits a driving force only in the direction of transferring the carbon fiber fabric.

Abstract: A foot pedal assembly which has the same general operating components as a conventional foot pedal assembly, but with a comparatively exaggerated length of the foot pedal part. The longer foot pedal can be played with the same feel as a conventional foot pedal, and allows the staging of bass drums further away from the percussion artist than had conventionally been possible.

Abstract: An autoinflator for automatically actuating a gas cartridge upon sensing of water. The autoinflator includes a fusible link actuator assembly positioned within a longitudinal bore. The fusible link assembly includes an actuator housing with a blind link hole, an actuator cap, and a pair of retaining balls protruding from the sides of said actuator housing which engage into a corresponding slot in the longitudinal bore to retain the actuator housing in a cocked position. A slidable link, positioned within the blind link hole, includes an annular groove positioned about its circumference at a rearward portion thereof and a taper positioned at a forward position thereof. A fusible link interconnects the actuator cap and the slidable link for retaining the slidable link rearwardly in a cocked position within the blind link hole.

Abstract: A sailboat having improved comfort and safety and comprising a hull having a deck having a port side, a starboard side, and a central portion between the port and starboard sides; at least one mast extending above the deck, the mast being pivotably attached to the hull about a fore-and-aft running axis; and means for controllably pivoting the mast in the port-to-starboard direction. This sailboat makes it possible to maintain the hull of the sailboat in as near a horizontal position as desired for comfort and safety. The system may be controlled manually or automatically. Existing sailboats can be readily retrofitted according to the present invention.

Abstract: An alternating current based ignition system, in which a computer, in which a motorspecific data recognition field ("look-up" table) is stored and which is provided by sensors with operating parameters, controls the duration of the alternating ignition current and the ignition coil energy.

Abstract: A topical composition having improved healing properties, and particularly a lip balm for healing chapped, cracked, sunburned and windburned lips, and comprising up to 35 wt % aloe vera; 3 wt % or more salt; and a pharmaceutically acceptable topical medium.

Abstract: This invention relates to the extraction of carbonates of magnesium and/or calcium with a strong hydrogen form cation-exchange resin from a phosphate rock composition in an aqueous slurry, wherein the phosphate rock and the resins have been classified to different non-overlapping particle sizes and separating the slurry into the leached composition and the loaded ion exchange resin; and recovering the calcium and magnesium, and regenerating the ion exchange resin for further use in the process.

Abstract: A device for refilling a print cartridge (100) of an ink jet printer comprising a receptacle (4) with a sealing element (7), in which the print cartridge (100) can be seated with close tolerance. The sealing element (7) is positioned against the ink nozzle (103) provided on the underside of the housing (101) and is brought into tight sealing engagement by means of a locking element (5) which engages with an edge of the casing of the print cartridge (100). In addition, a hollow needle carrier (18) with a hollow needle (17) is provided, which can be seated upon the print cartridge (100) or as the case may be, the receptacle (4). The hollow needle (17) penetrates through a bore hole (106) of the print cartridge (100) into the ink supply chamber on the inside of the print cartridge (100). A refill cartridge (200) can be stuck onto the hollow needle (17). With the help of this device, print cartridges can simply and safely be refilled.

Abstract: A work tool changer for a work tool center with horizontal work tool spindle and an a work tool magazine, which receives the work tools in a vertical axis. The work tool changer is provided with a vertically transportable lift sled (28), on which a 2-armed gripper (94) is provided. The gripper (94) is mounted in a gripper head (66), which is pivotable between a position with horizontal gripper axle (90) and a position with a vertical gripper axis (90). The pivot movement of the gripper head (66) and the swivel movement of the gripper (94) about its gripper axle occurs by means of the same driver (44, 46, 50, 52), which drives the uplift movement of the lift sled (28).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for energy efficient recycling of reinforced rubber products, such as tires, conveyor belts, and the like, wherein the rubber is reinforced by cords or belts of steel, nylon, fabric and the like. The presence of the reinforcement materials poses not only a necessity to separate the rubber therefrom but also poses a problem of disposing of the reinforcement materials. By placing the reinforced rubber in an environment of ozone (O.sub.3) and applying a force to the rubber, the rubber breaks down leaving the reinforcement materials for ready disposal. The method and apparatus thereby provide an energy efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally safe and acceptable technique for recycling reinforced rubber products.

Abstract: It was found that 8-exo-formyl-2,6-exo-tricyclo[5.2.1.0.sup.2,6 ]decane having the constitution and stereochemistry of formula (I) possesses particularly useful olfactory properties which are clearly superior to those of the 8-endo-epimer and which already have an effect if compound (I) is enriched with mixtures of 8-exo- and 8-endo-epimers. Compound (I) can therefore be advantageously used, in pure or enriched form, as a scent or as a component of perfume compositions. To prepare an enriched epimer mixture, a mixture obtained in a known manner (U.S. Pat. No. 3,270,061) and having an exo/endo ratio of 1.45:1 is brought into equilibrium by base catalysis, preferably by the action of alkali hydroxides in alcoholic solution, to give an exo/endo ratio of 5.25:1. Alternatively, the enriched epimer mixture can be prepared starting from 8-formyl-2,6-exo-tricyclo[5.2.1.0.sup.2,6 ]decene-3(4), catalytically hydrogenated for example with palladium coal and then optionally brought into equilibrium.

Abstract: A spring powered capture device of a type having a frame, a flexible container suspended from the frame, and a handle attached to the frame. The frame is provided in two parts which are capable of folding together to trap contents within the container. Spring means are preferably provided for biasing the frame parts from an open to a closed, folded position. The device is particularly suitable for use by sport divers for capturing lobster.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for finishing a shirt comprising a buck with a first drive means to move the buck between a loading and a finishing zone; a pair of chests positioned adjacent to the buck at the finishing zone with a second drive means to move the chests between inoperative and operative positions; a pair of clips to receive an area of a shirt on the buck to be pressed at the region between the cuff and sleeve and to form an obstruction for the flow of heated air and steam therethrough during a finishing operation; steam lines for coupling a source of steam to the interior of the chests; air lines for coupling a source of negative air pressure to the buck for drawing a vacuum through the buck when the buck is in the loading zone for holding a shirt against the buck and to provide a positive air pressure to the interior of the buck to force the sleeves outwardly to effect their finishing; and a single blower to generate a positive air pressure and a negative air pressure coupled to the buck with associated

Abstract: A passive anti-clogging device for feeding water into marine jet pumps, which displaces the laminar flow around the trailing surfaces of the intake port, such that foreign debris and grass are precluded from clogging the intake to the jet pump. The primary component of the invention comprises an exclusion plate that is placed in, or immediately below the intake port, and affixed to the breadth of, or becoming a part of, the trailing edge of the intake port, leaving an opening, or slot, between the exclusion plate and ride plate, or bottom of the vessel, which, when at rest, allows the passage of water only from its anterior and lateral extents, thereby excluding the flow of water into the device from directly below or behind the plate. The edge of the exclusion plate angles or curves from a forward central point or apex to a back point at the trailing edge of the intake port, providing a fair surface to resist laminar attachment of debris, marine vegetation or other debris.

Abstract: A low cost, extended surface, finned-tube of rectangular cross-section is disclosed for use in single-row bundles of the type used in power plant air-cooled steam condensers. The steel U-shaped fins are metallurgically bonded to the steel tubes by hot-dip galvanizing; aluminum fins would be brazed on. The bottom section of the tubes that flow the condensate have a built-in freeze protection feature.

Abstract: A gas cylinder element having a replenishable lubrication means provided in the piston rod guide bushing. The gas cylinder element has an extended life expectancy and reduced manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A device for cutting pipe comprising two sleeves, which sleeves are securely tensionable about a pipe and adjacent to each other. An axial cleft remains exposed between the two sleeves, in which lies the cutting line. A chain type pipe cutter runs upon the sleeves, the cutting disks of the pipe cutter engaging the pipe between the sleeves and severing the pipe. The rollers of the cutting disks are supported by the sleeves, whereby the cutting depth is limited. Further, support bearing rollers support the chain type pipe cutter upon the sleeves. The device is economical and makes possible the cutting of pipes even of minimal form stability without deforming the pipes.

Abstract: A brake mechanism is retainable releasably in a braking state and includes a fixed base member to which a brake pedal unit is connected pivotally. An electromagnet is mounted on the brake pedal unit. A motor unit is located on one side of the electromagnet and has a driving shaft with a first end portion extending away from the electromagnet and a second end portion extending toward the electromagnet. A sheave is mounted securely on the first end portion of the driving shaft. A string unit has a first end portion connected to the sheave and a second end portion to be secured to a body part of the automobile. A permanent magnet is sleeved on and is movable along the second end portion of the driving shaft. The motor unit and the electromagnet are normally deactivated so as to permit the electromagnet to attract normally with the permanent magnet in order to prevent rotation of the driving shaft to prevent correspondingly winding of the string unit on the sheave.