Abstract: The present invention is a global wireless network also can be called a convergent box that can interface with existing tele-communication systems so as to enable the existing tele-communication systems to handle the increasing demands of wireless communication.

Abstract: A composite interferometer and electro-optical prism provide a means to control the position of a spot of light to read and write data on an optical disc. In this invention each light ray from a spectral source of a cone of light rays is regenerated into a plurality of light rays by an interferometer. These rays are transmitted through an electro-optic crystal and focused by a lens into a constructive interference fringe on an optical disc. A voltage across the electro-optical crystal and magnetic field inside the spectral source define the position of the constructive interference fringe on the disc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the thorough mixing of the exhaust gas/fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine (1), whereby the exhaust gas stream is at least temporarily impinged upon by an increased exhaust-gas mass flow when additional fuel is supplied. According to said method, during the exhaust stroke, when the exhaust valve (8) or exhaust valves are open, the additional fuel is fed directly into the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine (1). The invention also provides for a device to carry out said method, according to which the additional fuel is injected during the exhaust stroke when the exhaust valve (8) or exhaust valves (8) are open by means of at least one injection nozzle (10) positioned in the combustion chamber. Both the method and the device are especially simple and cost-efficient.

Abstract: An apparatus for charging a metallic canister having a filler opening therein with a gas under pressure and then sealing the opening to provide a closed, pressurized canister including means having a guide passageway therethrough, engageable with the canister in sealing engagement with the guide passageway communicating with the filler opening of the canister, means for conveying a gas under pressure to the guide passageway of the sealing means when the sealing means is disposed in sealing engagement with the canister, rotary means for dispensing a welding ball for delivery through the sealing means to be deposited on the canister across the filler opening therein and means for fusing the welding ball when positioned on the canister to close the filler opening in the canister.

Abstract: An assembly mountable on a maneuverable handle of a machine for performing various earth working and material handling functions generally consisting of a first implement pivotally mountable on the handle; a second implement pivotally mountable on the handle, cooperable with the first implement when the implements are mounted on the handle and angularly displaceable between extended, operable positions and a retracted, storage position; a bracket mountable on the handle, an extendable assembly operatively interconnecting the bracket and the second element; and devices disposed on the bracket engageable with the second implement for releaseably retaining the second implement in the storage position.

Abstract: A rotary valve consisting generally of a housing having a cylindrical chamber provided with radially disposed inlet and outlet passageways; a shaft journaled in the housing extending through and disposed coaxially relative to such chamber; and a rotor mounted on said shaft within such chamber having a first set of circumferentially spaced material receiving pockets communicable with the inlet and outlet passageways for receiving material through the inlet passageway, conveying it through the chamber and discharging it through the outlet passageway, and a second set of circumferentially spaced material receiving pockets communicable with the outlet passageway for discharging material through the outlet passageway; a cylindrical wall of the chamber having a passageway having an inlet communicating with a leading side of the inlet passageway and an outlet communicating with the second set of pockets for guiding material received through the inlet passageway and not received within the first set of pockets, to th

Abstract: The present invention is related to an automatic transmission for a vehicle with an electrohydraulic control. More particularly, the hydraulic control unit and the electronic control unit are mounted adjacent relative to each other on a flange at an end of the transmission.

Abstract: A material handling assembly mountable on the handle of a machine generally having a bucket pivotally connectable to the handle and a device for pivoting the bucket about the pivotal connection of the bucket to the handle, an arm member pivotally connectable to the handle and cooperable with the bucket when mounted on the handle for clamping material therebetween, a bracket mountable on the handle having a guideway therein, a strut having a first section pivotally connected to the arm member and a second section received within and displaceable along the guideway, and a device for detachably securing the second section of the strut to the bracket at selected points along the length of the guideway.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a wood veneer surfaced furniture top with a profiled edge, utilizing a special tool and process, which when used collectively, eliminates the need for certain relatively costly machinery and manufacturing processes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a control arrangement for an automatic electrohydraulically controlled transmission. In order to reduce expenditure on parts and assembly, the hydraulic control system and electronic control system are mounted directly adjacent each other and plug-in connections are provided between the solenoid valves of the hydraulic control system and the electronic control system. The hydraulic control system (20) substantially comprises two duct panels (28,30) in which control ducts, piston slides and solenoid valves (not shown) are disposed for controlling the conical plates and couplings of the transmission. The pressurized hydraulic fluid is fed directly into these duct panels from the pump (29). The electronic control system (22) has a single central connection (36) which is secured in the transmission housing cover (42) by an annular seal. Rotational speed sensors for the transmission shafts and temperature and pressure sensors are integrated into the control unit.

Abstract: A process of forming a sheet of metal having varying material thickness corresponding to selected strength and/or stiffness requirements generally consisting of varying the degree of heat applied during drawing of the metal to correspondingly vary the elongation coefficient of the sheet across the surface thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for repairing a coating defect. The apparatus includes a utility disk holder being mounted to a frame. The rotary disk contains a plurality of toolholes with a plurality of corresponding notches. A plurality of tools can be removeably secured to the plurality of toolholes. Each tool can be rotatably used to cure the coating defect.

Abstract: A golf ball holder comprising a member having a hook section attachable to the wearing apparel of a user thereof, including a pair of leg portions, and a tray section formed integrally with and projecting laterally from a leg portion of the hook section, the tray section having an upper surface provided with least one recess for receiving and supporting a golf ball therein, having a surface engageable by a ball supported in the recess in an interference-fit relation, and the recess having an opening extending to an underside of the tray section of sufficient cross sectional area to permit a portion of a finger of the user to be inserted therethrough and dislodge a ball supported in the recess to propel the ball into the hand of the user cupped around the tray section.