Abstract: Apparatus for imparting thermal energy to or removing thermal energy from a food product, said apparatus comprising intensive and semi-intensive thermal treatment sections and at least one equilibrating section.

Abstract: Apparatus adapted to deliver a temperature-controlled gas from a common plenum to at least two thermal treatment zones is provided. The subject apparatus is adapted to direct columnated jets of a temperature-controlled gas so as to impinge on at least one surface of food products passing through such zones, and is further adapted to convey food products through such zones in multiple passes in which the food products are subjected to different thermal energy transfer rates in at least two of such zones.

Abstract: A releasable closure device adapted to provide sealing engagement between abutting surfaces by means of a rotatable locking ring comprising a plurality of locking lugs adapted to frictionally engage recessed locking channels disposed in said surfaces.

Abstract: An inker for a lithographic printing press in which ink and dampening fluid are applied to the printing plate by a resilient applicator roller. A resilient ink metering member having a flat metering surface is mounted on a support member which is movable to adjust the angle of intersection of the metering surface relative to a plane tangent to the roller surface. A doctor blade is mounted to remove dampening fluid from the roller surface and is actuated to an operative position upon actuation of the dampener to apply dampening fluid to the applicator roller.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to ink and dampen a lithographic printing plate wherein one or more of four disclosed embodiments of a dampening fluid evaporator device directs a continuous stream of air or other drying fluid along the length of a single resilient inking form roller (22) to remove dampening fluid from the roller (22) while leaving substantially dry ink on the roller surface.

Abstract: An exercising device comprising a frame, actuating means, and a double acting hydraulic cylinder used therewith. The hydraulic cylinder includes a container having first and second chambers and passageways for placing the chambers in fluid communication with one another. A piston is slideably mounted within the first chamber and valve means are mounted with the container for preventing fluid communication into the first chamber when the piston is moved in a first direction and for preventing fluid communication around the piston when the piston is moved in a second direction. A piston rod extends into the container for moving the piston in response to movement of the actuating means. A control means governs the fluid flow through a selected passageway from the first to the second chamber to regulate the amount of force necessary to move the actuating means during exercise of a portion of the body.

Abstract: Apparatus for transferring a floor marking to a location on an overhead in direct true vertical relationship to the floor marking comprising a laser device generating a pair of beams directionally separated 180 degrees, gimbal mounted to swing free within a wind shielding housing, the housing having collapsible tripod legs with caging arms on each leg extending into the housing to engage and hold said laser in a centralized position when said legs are collapsed for transport of said apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying silicone polymer coating to a web substrate comprising: a roll having a resilient surface; means to rotate the roll; a metering member comprising a hard, generally flat, elongated metallic strip having first and second polished edges with a relieved area therebetween to prevent engagement of the metering member with a metered film of liquid on the resilient roll surface except by the portion of the metering member lying between the first and second polished edges; means to urge the metering member into pressure indented relation with the resilient surface; and heat exchanger means adjacent the metering member to code the metering member adjacent the metering edge.

Abstract: A leg exercising device having a general frame having an L-shaped seat for supporting the body and a pair of leg gripping frames pivotally secured to the general frame such that the axis of rotation of the leg gripping frames are aligned with the pivot point of the knee of the user. The leg gripping frames have resilient pads which allow the leg to pass therethrough such that the leg is padded from the frame as it moves in both directions. A power cylinder is pivotally secured between the general frame and each of the leg gripping frames about the axis of rotation in both directions. Each of the leg gripping frames may be moved independently of each other.

Abstract: An optical device for an intensifier tube having an elongated housing with a cylindrical chamber extending therethrough, an intensifier tube in said chamber, first and second annular means in said chamber. Fastener means in said housing for releasably fixing said first and second annular means in selective axial position in said housing whereby the axial mounting position of the intensifier tube may be varied. Objective and eye piece optical means for projecting light to and receiving light from the intensifier tube.Third and fourth annular means in said housing. The third annular means positioned in said chamber at one end of said housing, and the fourth annular means positioned in said chamber at the other end of said housing. The intensifier tube and said first and second annular means are positioned between said third and fourth annular means. Connector means on each of said third and fourth annular means for connecting to said objective and eye piece optical means.

Abstract: A rubber composition for use in annular packer elements for blowout preventers is provided which comprises from about 45 to about 55 weight percent of an acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer; from about 10 to about 15 weight percent of a first admixture further comprising a major amount of colloidal silica and minor effective amounts of coupling agent, curative, lubricant, dispersant, activator and antiscorching agent; from about 30 to about 40 weight percent of a second admixture further comprising a major amount of carbon black and minor effective amounts of a plasticizer, antioxidant and antiozonant; and minor effective amounts of tetraethyl thiuram disulfide and benzothiazyl disulfide.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for introducing fluid into a wellbore through use of a multi-channel conduit.

Abstract: An improved monocoque parabolic solar collector which can be machine welded or fastened with rivets, bolts or other mechanical fasteners without the need for any blind fastening systems.

Abstract: A force measurement device including one or more beams (21) to which tension strain gages (101 and 104) and compression strain gages (102 and 103) are secured. The strain gages are connected in a Wheatstone bridge circuit (FIG. 3) to deliver an output signal related to the magnitude of force supported by the beams. Each of the beams (21) has rigid flange portions (22 and 23) to permit welding (37) ends of the beams to supports (38) and load receiving members (40) at points far removed from the neutral axis (x--x) of each beam to minimize influence of welding on beam deflection.

Abstract: Reinforced polymer compositions comprising a minor effective amount of a particulate metal reinforcing agent are provided. A preferred particulate metal reinforcing agent preferably comprises a plurality of discrete particles, each further comprising nickel, chromium and titanium carbide. Polymer compositions adapted to undergo a color change when subjected to a particular thermal history for a particular time interval are also provided.