Abstract: A disposable, centrifugal separator for separating contaminants from contaminated oil is disclosed. The centrifugal separator has a shroud which defines a first chamber and has a hollow rotor rotatably mounted in the first chamber and defining a second chamber. Oil under pressure is admitted to the second chamber through concentrically arranged tubes or spindles and past a low pressure shut-off valve. The oil flows into the first chamber through tangential reaction nozzles in the rotor to cause contaminants to migrate toward the sidewall of the second chamber under the influence of centrifugal force. The shroud and rotor are permanently closed so that the entire assembly may be discarded when a significant amount of contaminants has been deposited on the sidewall of the second chamber.

Abstract: A suspension ceiling system is disclosed which includes main tee members and cross tee members which can be assembled in a variety of relationships. The main tee members are provided with similar first end connections at each end and the cross tee members are provided with similar second end connectors at each end. The main tee and cross tee members can be end connected to produce main runs consisting of alternate main tee members and cross tee members. The cross tees can also be assembled through openings provided in the webs of both types of members to produce cross runs consisting solely of cross tee members. In the illustrated embodiment the second end connectors of the cross tees can be connected in three ways. They can be connected to first end connectors of the main tees, connected through a cross tee opening without a similar second end connector extending from the other side and can be connected to a second end connector extending in the opposite direction through the same cross tee opening.

Abstract: An improved knockout mechanism for forging machines or formers is disclosed in which the position of the knockout pin during the working operation of the machine is adjustably located by a tube nut threaded into the machine frame. In one embodiment, the tube nut is releasably locked in the adjusted position by a plate threaded onto the tube nut having a fulcrum on one side of the tube nut and a jackscrew on the other side at a location spaced from the tube nut greater than the spacing between the fulcrum and the tube nut so that a forced multiplication lever action is provided and secure locking is achieved without excessive jacking forces. In another embodiment, locking is provided by a lock nut threaded on the tube nut and connected to a fulcrum plate by a trunnion. A carriage is provided on the machine frame which supports means to operate the jacking screw and adjust the tube nut from locations accessible to the operator.

Abstract: A reinforced hose is disclosed having an overlapping spiral tube of reinforcing fabric embedded between inner and outer layers of extruded material in which the fabric is fully extended and tensioned during the manufacturing process and a good bond is obtained between the layers through the openings in the fabric. Also disclosed is a dual feed extrusion head for manufacturing such hose in which an outer nozzle assembly includes two annular plates bolted together and separable for easy cleaning. Such outer nozzle assembly is adjustably mounted on the forward end of the extruder head frame. A tubular inner nozzle assembly is provided with a nozzle at the exit end thereof located within the outer nozzle assembly and spaced therefrom. A fabric guide is positioned around the inner nozzle assembly and establishes the spiral configuration of the reinforcing fabric which in turn feeds in between the inner and outer nozzles. The inner nozzle is axially adjustable with respect to the outer nozzle.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to apparatus for drilling wells for oil, gas, water, etc., wherein the device for drilling is placed in a rigid cylindrical collar which is expanded and pressed in the walls of the well. The collar absorbs a reactive torque from drilling. In the upper part of the walls of the collar control devices are installed which send up the signals about outside collar pressure, temperature, etc., and thus indicate any complications in the process of drilling. The collar is coaxially joined at its upper end to a thin-walled, continuous tube which is formed from a coiled sheet by drawing the sheet through a rolling-up system of rollers. The tube is axially extended and retracted by a mechanism which has two or more systems of tube moving elements which are symmetrically disposed relatively to a longitudinal axis of the tube and engage the external surface of the pipe column with forces which are sufficient to create the necessary friction forces for moving the tube.

Abstract: A trailerable utility crane having a compound articulated mast to provide variable working configurations and foldable on itself to provide a relatively compact storage configuration as well as an extended length sufficient to load and unload a tow vehicle. Transport wheels for road travel are carried by the mast in a manner that allows the base of the crane to be lowered to the ground automatically with extension of the mast. The mast is supported for azimuthal movement on the base and outriggers for stabilizing the base are safety-interlocked with the azimuthal support.

Abstract: A water lubricated rubber bearing is disclosed in which a compliment of staves is positioned within a bearing housing having a cylindrical inner bearing housing surface. When unstressed, the stave can be moved within the housing for installation or removal. Locking of the staves in the assembly is provided by producing tight frictional contact between the inner bearing housing surface and the exterior surface of the staves. Such locking frictional contact is produced by axially compressing the staves to increase their thickness and to produce tight frictional contact between the outer surface of the stave with the bearing housing along the entire length of the staves. Additional locking is provided at the ends of the staves by pins mounted on the housing assembly, which project into bores within the ends of the staves. Such pins augment the frictional locking at the ends of the staves to resist peripherally directed movement of the stave ends.

Abstract: A series of labels remain supported on a liner after a matrix of waste label material has been stripped from the liner. The adhesion of the matrix to the liner is weakened prior to stripping of the matrix by mechanically disturbing without severing, as by embossing, areas of the construction where the matrix overlies the liner. Areas where the leading ends of labels overlie the liner may also be similarly disturbed to make eventual peeling of the liner from the labels easier. In another aspect, the construction may be precrushed with a blunt die prior to die-cutting of the labels to eliminate "halo" effect upon stripping of the matrix.

Abstract: The synchronizing mechanism for the unfolding of articulated carrier elements which are outwardly extendable or inwardly retractable in a bellows-type arrangement on each side of a satellite body comprises a system of gear-train units placed alternately at one end of a driving carrier element. The mechanism is adapted to cooperate with at least one drive motor for folding-back or unfolding the carrier elements.

Abstract: A frame supporting a combined back-rest and seat of an operating table, together with a saddle-piece projecting from one end of the supporting frame, is disposed upon the head of a supporting column in such a way as to be tiltable in all directions, and supporting parts of a head- and shoulder-rest and of a leg-rest of the operating table are interchangeable, for the purpose of obtaining a wide range of radioscopic capability.

Abstract: An automatic loader and unloader for an elevator includes a stationary frame, a main carriage movable in either direction relative to the stationary frame, and a coupler carriage movable in either direction relative to the main carriage. The main carriage is slidably disposed on the stationary frame by a bearing arrangement which provides a cantilever support for the main carriage when the main carriage is extended. The main carriage and the coupler carriage are extended and retracted by two pair of cables. One pair of cables effects movement of the main carriage and coupler carriage in one direction, and the other pair of cables effects movement of the main carriage and coupler carriage in the other direction.

Abstract: A control mechanism for a sequential timer is disclosed. The mechanism includes an axially movable timer shaft which is associated with a timer shaft extension or control knob in such a way that initial movement of the control knob to select a particular position on the timing cycle will axially move the timer shaft to open a circuit in the timer. The open circuit prevents arcing of switch contacts and short pulsing of current through solenoids and motors.

Abstract: Open-topped container for cultivating one or more plants individually contained in a corresponding number of cavities of said container, containing a natural or artificial cultivating medium for said plant(s), e.g. soil, and being adapted for easy transplantation of such plants by said base comprising a peripheral line of weakness adapted for an application of pressure against the base cause the base to break loose from the remainder of the container. The line of weakness having an average breaking strength of between 10 and 40% of the average breaking strength of the base is preferably formed wholly or in part by elongate drainage holes passing through the base and so dimensioned that cultivating medium is retained. For transplantation the base is pushed upwards with the cultivating medium and plant.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for forming a pulley having at least two grooves from a cup-shaped metal blank having an axially extending sidewall. The blank is rotated about its longitudinal axis and is crushed between axially closing dies. As the blank is being crushed, a rough forming roll is translated radially into contact with the outer periphery of the cup and applies forming pressure at at least two axially spaced zones. A finish forming roll is radially aligned with the rough forming roll and is translated radially toward the outer periphery of the cup. The rough and finish forming rolls are carried by cam-actuated slide assemblies arranged to move the rough roll into the blank wall in advance of the finish roll in a working operation so as to partially form a pulley groove and to maintain the finish roll in the partially formed groove during an idling operation.

Abstract: A glass house or plant house having the roof and walls of sawtooth configuration, the roof having generally vertical glass areas facing the equator, and sloping opaque sections inclined to the horizontal equal to the rays of the mid-day winter sun. The walls have generally vertical glass panels sloping outwardly at the top and jointed by horizontal opaque sections to allow penetration of the morning and evening sun but decreasing amounts of the day time sun.

Abstract: A heavy duty fender structure is disclosed which is particularly adapted for marine use. The fender includes an extruded elastomeric core having a chain extending along its axis and providing free end portions at the ends of the core for mounting the fender. A plurality of molded elastomeric discs are positioned around the core and provide the exterior surface of the fender. The discs are formed with an outer layer of elastomeric material selected for wear and non-marking properties. The inner portion of the disc is formed of elastomeric material selected for its cushioning characteristics. In some illustrated embodiments the inner portions of the discs are formed with openings of various shapes selected and arranged to provide the desired cushioning characteristics of the assembled fender. Rods extend through the discs to secure the discs together around the core.

Abstract: The method consists in fabricating an MOS transistor comprising a drain region and a source region separated from each other by a bulk region of opposite doping type relative to the first two regions, in delivering the radiation to be detected into the carrier-collection region of the MOS transistor, in leaving the bulk region at a floating potential and in collecting the drain-source current of the transistor.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes a stem and a cap. The stem includes two passages for carrying the same liquid or different liquids under high pressure. The passages terminate at a conical end surface of the stem. The cap is seated on the end surface of the stem and cooperates with the end surface of the stem to define two nozzle openings or orifices. The cap is arranged so that rotation of the cap on the stem changes the size of the orifices.

Abstract: A biorhythm scale adapted to secure its operation and capable of directly observing the periodic day and the half-periodic day a physical, sensitive and intellectual rhythm for the individual or individuals in an accurate manner. The biorhythm calculator includes a guide interiorly of which a resilient non-slip element is firmly mounted not only to provide no slippage between vernier scales but also to eliminate an error in reading, and is comprised of a physical rhythm (P) scale, a sensitive rhythm (S) scale, an intellectual rhythm (I) scale, a day scale, and a month scale each of which is provided with racks at least one side thereof. Each of the vernier scales is slid over a fixed date scale indicative of the number of days in a month while in engagement of the racks with the non-slip element to thereby read out the biorhythm in the period as desired.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted antenna simultaneously coupled via a passive electrical network to a 40-channel Citizens band transceiver and to an AM-FM receiver is disclosed. A non-loaded whip antenna, sized to be electrically short at Citizens band frequencies, is cowl-mounted in a conventional manner to present the dimensions and generaly appearance of a standard broadcast band car radio antenna. The passive electrical coupling network includes a broadband compensated, quarter-wave transmission line transformer for impedance matching the electrically short antenna to the Citizens band transceiver, and associated L-C circuits for selectively blocking, bypassing and separating AM and FM band signals relative to each other and to Citizens band signals. The disclosed antenna with its associated network provides excellent AM-FM radio receiver reception while presenting to the Citizens band transceiver a voltage standing wave ratio of 1.5:1 or better.