Abstract: A twin brewer system (30) with a pair of brewers (30A, 30B) each with a controller (158) for controlling the application of electrical power to a hot water heater, disables the application of electrical power to the heater (154) of one brewer (30A, 30B) in response to actuation of a start brew switch of the one brewer (30A, 30B) while electrical power is being applied to the heater (154) of the other brewer (30A, 30B). The controllers also respond to a hot water quantity sensor (164, 168) and a responsive delay circuit for disabling dispensing of hot water in response to actuation of the brew start switch (50) until a sufficient quantity of hot water is in a hot water dispenser tank (152) needed for the brew cycle. Indication lamps indicate when the brew cycle is being delayed and when brewing is not being performed. Actuation of a single emergency stop switch (138) stops hot water dispensing of both brewers (30A, 30B).

Abstract: A brewing system (30) with a water dispensing brew valve (176) for controlling the passage of water through the beverage ingredient (186) and a by-pass valve (170) for passage of hot water through a brew basket (180) but past the beverage ingredient (186) having a controller (158) with a brew start switch (50) for controlling the brew valve (176) also has a flush switch (54") for opening independently of the brew switch (50), the brew valve (176) and also the by-pass valve (170) to flush a dispenser urn (66).

Abstract: A card package production system (10) with interchangeable inserters (24A, 24B) and carrier folders 86B) to enable use of forms (26A, 26B) of different types verifies the carriers (30) if they are properly produced and rejects them if they are not prior to the attachment to a carrier. The embossed characters and encoding read from the card are compared with the stored card data to verify accuracy and are compared to coding on the carrier form (26A, 26B) to determine if there is a match. A code on the carrier is also compared to stored carrier data and to the cards provided for insertion and are rejected without cards if incorrectly prepared.

Abstract: A vehicular mounting apparatus (10) for mounting articles (16, 18, 20, 25, 22) to an elongate frame member (14) of a bicycle (12) has an elongate, resilient, tubular padding member (30) with a split (32) to laterally wrap around the frame member (14) and a flexible, protective base member (34) coextensively wrapped around and secured by a pair of opposed mating connectors (44, 46), the padding member (30) and a plurality of flexible fastening straps (24) adjustably carried by loops (38) to releasably mount these articles of different sizes and shapes to the base member (34), and a handle (40) for use as a manual carrying apparatus.

Abstract: A scanning radiation sensor (10) for individually determining temperature of a plurality of spots (16') along a scan line (16) on a target (12) responds to inputs to a light marking apparatus (21, 29, 40, 21) to determine which of a plurality of samples produced during a scan cycle are to be selected for averaging (54, 54'). Averages are determined for each scan (54, 54') and then averages for each scan are averaged over multiple scans (56). Both spot target samples (Ts) and reference source samples (Rs) are averaged for improved accuracy, with target samples being converted to temperatures (52) before averaging.

Abstract: A scanning radiation sensor (10) automatically focuses a focusable optical system (26) based on the closest distance (C) and the farthest distance (F) of the optical system (26) from a target (12) through means of a focusing controller (44), motor driver (42) and focus motor (40) to obtain an optimum focus for all points along a line between the farthest point (f) and closest point (c).

Abstract: An AC power amplifier (50) with a pair of push-pull transistors (Q1, Q2) driving opposite sides (36, 38) of the primary winding of an output transformer (T1) controlled by a pair of variable duty cycle, pulse width modulated width trains (A, B) generated on the output of a pulse width modulator (26) controlled, in turn, through means of a wave shaping feedback system to cause the AC output at the secondary winding (20) to track the output of a precision reference sine wave oscillator (12) and through means of another feedback system for automatic DC compensation including a pair of CMOS analog switches respectively driven by the two pulse width modulated pulse trains (A on 28, B on 30) to produce a pair of feedback signals.

Abstract: A photoelectrical sensor (10) provided with a multistaged, filtered amplifier circuit (16) for amplifying voltage pulses from a phototransducer (12) and a filtering I/V converter (14) includes three voltage amplifier stages (28, 30, 32) and three respectively associated band pass filters (34, 36 and 38) for cascade connecting the amplifier stages (28, 30, 32) between the phototransducer (12) and the detector circuit (18) and accumulating attenuation of response to signals at a frequency equal to the frequency of full wave rectified AC line voltage to maximize desensitization of the photoelectrical sensor (10) to AC powered ambient light fluctuations while broadening the pass band at the low frequency end for maximum response to the desired signal. A gain control circuit (40) is associated with the first stage amplifier (28), while a temperature compensation circuit (42) adjusts the gain of a second stage amplifier stage (30) to correct for temperature variations.

Abstract: A scanning infrared sensor (10) in which the scanner (21), detector (32) and temperature converter (35) are all contained in proximity with one another in a single housing assembly (18) enables correction of both emissivity based on emissivity settings (41) for each of a plurality of spot targets (16') along a scan line (16) and correction for DC offset errors based on reference temperature measurement (45) of hot and cold references (34, 36). Correction is performed before digital conversion by an A/D converter (56) by a nulling circuit (46), a programmable gain circuit (50) and a bias circuit (62) to produce corrected digital temperature signals on a plurality of output ports (26) respectively associated to a plurality of spot targets (16') along a scan line (16) on a target (12) which are individually connectable with a multiple temperature display (27), a temperature recorder (28) and a process control (30).

Abstract: A solid state laser visible light source (26) passes light through a scanning mechanism (22) otherwise used to convey radiation from a target (12) to a detector (28) of a scanning radiation sensor (10) to mark with light a line (16) which is continuous when the sensor (10) is operating in a continuous mode, but when the sensor is operated in a spot mode in which a plurality of spots along a scan line are to be individually measured, a control (30) causes the light source to turn on and off at the correct times in the scan cycle to cause the light source (26) to mark the plural spots on the scan line (16). A CCD camera (40) with an automatic gain control circuit (46) is used in conjunction with a band pass light filter (36) to substantially enhance viewability of the image of the light markings (16) on the target (12) on a display (44).

Abstract: An infrared thermometer (10) with a fixed aperture (99), focusable remote pickup head (12) conveys infrared light (16) from a target (14) to a photosensor (52) of a defocused sensor head (20). The remote pickup head (12) has a reimaging lens (84) and means for selectively adjusting the focus of the lens (84) relative to the target (14) after the pickup head has been fixedly mounted. The aperture setting is kept fixed during the focus adjustment to eliminate the need to recalibrate after the focus adjustment. The defocused sensor head (20) has a defocused relay lens (50) which is selectively out of focus to convey a slightly blurred, out of focus image of the output end of the fiber optic cable (18) to the photosensor (52) to reduce noise, average the light signal and reduce calibration difficulties due to high intensity spots in the image field and to make the unit less susceptible to misfocusing.

Abstract: An infrared thermometer (10) with a fixed aperture (99), focusable remote pickup head (12) conveys infrared light (16) from a target (14) to a photosensor (52) of a defocused sensor head (20). The remote pickup head (12) has a reimaging lens (84) and means for selectively adjusting the focus of the lens (84) relative to the target (14) after the pickup head has been fixedly mounted. The aperture setting is kept fixed during the focus adjustment to eliminate the need to recalibrate after the focus adjustment. The defocused sensor head (20) has a defocused relay lens (50) which is selectively out of focus to convey a slightly blurred, out of focus image of the output end of the fiber optic cable (18) to the photosensor (52) to reduce noise, average the light signal and reduce calibration difficulties due to high intensity spots in the image field and to make the unit less susceptible to misfocusing.

Abstract: An aerosol tilt valve assembly (30, 30') with a valve cup (32) for mounting of a grommet (34) and valve stem (36) includes an annular shoulder (32K, 42A, 42B) formed in the bottom of the cup for strengthening it against distortion from excess aerosol pressures and to otherwise reduce leakage between the valve cup (32) and the grommet (34). In one embodiment, the shoulder (32K) defines a recess for mating receipt of the grommet (34). In another embodiment, the shoulder (42A, 42B) defines a portion of both a reservoir groove (44) and a complementary strengthening rib 42.

Abstract: An aerosol tilt valve assembly (30, 30') with a valve cup (32) for mounting of a grommet (34) and valve stem (36) includes an annular shoulder (32K, 42A, 42B) formed in the bottom of the cup for strengthening it against distortion from excess aerosol pressures and to otherwise reduce leakage between the valve cup (32) and the grommet (34). In one embodiment, the shoulder (32K) defines a recess for mating receipt of the grommet (34). In another embodiment, the shoulder (42A, 42B) defines a portion of both a reservoir groove (44) and a complementary strengthening rib 42.

Abstract: A controller (8) of air conditioning apparatus (18) with a cycle timer (12) for periodically actuating the apparatus (18) irrespective of temperature combined with a thermostat (10) for actuating the apparatus (18) in accordance with sensed temperature and logic circuitry (FIG. 3) for recycling the timer (12) to prevent excessive actuation of the apparatus (18) while ensuring minimum actuation in accordance with sensed conditions. Both the duration of the cycle period and the duty cycle of the timer are selectively variable over a wide range through means of timer circuitry employing dual electronic timers (12a and 12b) which are controlled to operate in a complementary manner.

Abstract: A monitoring device comprising, a belt having a sufficient length for placement around a patient's body, a conductive electrode on the belt for contacting the patient's skin, and a device for securing the belt about the patient's body. The monitoring device has a transmitter of electromagnetic waves connected to the belt and electrically connected to the electrode in order to transmit bio-signals from the patient's body.

Abstract: A strain gauge assembly of the type having an elongate flexible member (12) with attached strain gauges (36, 38) has forces applied thereto at points (48, 50) spaced from its central neutral plane (52) by means including members mounted to a foot (10) and force receiving (14) members for non-sliding lateral movement relative thereto. In another embodiment strain gauges are attached to a flexible diaphragm (68) which is in communication with a fluid contained within a flexible sealed container (78) that is restrained against lateral movement by a hollow restraint member (62) therearound but which has a portion (80) protruding from a lower open end (66) thereof to receive a load to pressurize the fluid for flexing the diaphragm (68).

Abstract: An environmental control system has a controller (10) which causes heating apparatus (12A) or ventilation apparatus (12B) to operate through thermostatic dead zone temperature ranges, in response to excessive relative humidity. In the event the heating apparatus (12A) is actuated in response to falling temperatures, ventilation, previously called for by excess humidity, is terminated to prevent inefficiency due to concurrent heating and ventilating. After fresh air of relative lower humidity is introduced by ventilation, the fresh air is heated to further reduce the relative humidity.

Abstract: A power supply for an electrostatic air cleaner incorporates a high frequency oscillator and a step-up transformer. The transformer includes a primary winding in series with a transistor, a secondary winding which cooperates with a voltage multiplying means to produce a desired output voltage for energizing the cell, and a feedback winding. The feedback winding is connected in circuit with the emitter-base circuit of the transistor and is responsive to voltage induced therein for effecting repetitive conduction and non-conduction of the transistor. The feedback winding is further connected in circuit with circuit means for adjusting and limiting the biasing of the transistor.

Abstract: An electronic thermostat for controlling multiple temperature altering apparatus of an animal enclosure or the like. A voltage divider to produce a plurality of temperature sensor signals which are used to produce primary or override actuation signals. The set temperature signal is selectable between two set point limits which are selectively variable to calibrate different scales. A plurality of detectors respectively compare the plurality of sensor signals with a common set temperature reference signal to produce a plurality of detection signals at a plurality of preselected temperatures associated therewith. The preselected temperatures at which a first heat control detection signal is produced is different from the preselected temperature of which the first cool control detection signal is produced, so that a dead zone between cycles is created.