Abstract: A process and apparatus for preparation of custom blended fuels is disclosed. A bar code on a fuel tank or vehicle, such as an automobile, is scanned by a bar code reader operatively associated with a fuel dispensing means to convey information about a fuel required or desired to a computer controlled customized blender associated with the fuel dispensing means. Multiple fuel components, such as gasoline and replenishable fuel components such as methanol and ethanol may be custom mixed at the point of purchase. Preferably an octane analyzer and other fuel property analyzers, such as RVP analyzers, are associated with individual component or blended gasoline streams.

Abstract: The invention provides for a dielectric optical fiber cable reinforced by a yarn made by spinning synthetic staple fibers around a glass core. The optical fibers are sheathed by the yarn reinforced glass core and then enclosed in a polyethylene jacket. When heated, the yarn fuses with the polyethylene jacket forming a rigid cable member.

Abstract: An improved process for the high speed production of structural preforms and molding the preform to produce a product having desired and predetermined fiber directionality and distribution. Continuous strand glass fiber is directly applied to a preform screen along with a resinous binder material. The fiber/binder composite preform is cured. The cured composite preform is transferred to a mold where the composite is injected with a resin and thereafter cured in the mold.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-purpose collection system for use in the simultaneous manufacture of loose fibrous mineral material and insulation blankets or mats from the forming machine. The loose fibrous mineral material is directly intercepted from the fiberizer units of the forming machine and requires no post-processing steps other than separation and packaging.

Abstract: The invention is an improved compression member for use in the packaging of insulation material. The compression member includes a plurality of curvilinear finger members defining a plurality of voids extending in the machine direction of the insulation material. The finger members and defined voids enhance the compression operation by encouraging an even release of compressed air across the width of the insulation pack and by guiding the insulation material into the packaging apparatus in a desired orientation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for controlling the air quality in the fiber forming zone of glass fiber manufacturing operation. The present invention provides a housing extending from the bushing to the applicator roller, the housing intended to prevent the recirculation of air containing contaminated particulate into the fiber forming zone. Clean air is supplied with the housing at desired flow rates to maintain temperature and air flow requirements.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved apparatus for use in processing wet scrap textile glass fiber into a dry flowable powder. The apparatus includes a unique inlet and outlet structure to prevent clogging during operation. The apparatus also includes a unique discharge unit for ground dry glass fines composed of a pair of rod gratings place proximate the outlet of the apparatus.

Abstract: A hydraulic fluid power system incorporating a supplemental pressurization system at the intake side of a hydraulic pump. The supplemental pressurization system includes a supplementary reservoir in communication with a primary fluid accumulator and an intake conduit of the hydraulic pump. The reservoir supplements hydraulic fluid flow to the intake side of the pump whenever intake line pressure drops below one atmosphere. Should the combined hydraulic fluid flow from the accumulator and the reservoir be insufficient to raise the intake pressure to prevent cavitation of the pump, an air ingestion valve opens to supply air to the intake side of the pump until proper pressurization is achieved, whereby the supplemental pressurization system closes off.

Abstract: This invention is a utility construction tool for providing controlled amounts of force to a work-object by means of lever action. Specifically, the invention is a lever arm handle with a hooking device attached. A force applied to the lever arm handle will in turn apply a concomitant force to the end of the hooking device.