Abstract: A universal type packing or grid head for use in article packing apparatus wherein a plurality of articles are fed to the head for assembly into a group of articles for filling a case. The grouped articles are ultimately deposited into a packing case for transport. The packing head is readily adjustable as to size and quantity of articles formed into a group.

Abstract: A method of welding electrical contacts onto conductive bodies including engaging a surface of the contact with the conductive body and passing a welding current through a pair of spaced surface areas of the contact to provide weld action and wherein a rib portion between the pair of spaced areas retains unoxidized metal thereon to improve electrical contact properties of any article made and utilizing the contact and particularly the ribbed area thereof for make and break engagement with other members of an electric circuit.A new control article is also provided wherein a contact therein has a raised center rib thereon for contacting an associated means for make and break circuit action, which contact is made from silver or silver alloy and has uncontaminated silver on the surface of the rib or center area of the contact.

Abstract: The invention comprises a novel method for lubricating and cooling mechanical seals, particularly those seals used in a vertical drill box system. Specifically, the invention utilizes the driving force of the rotating gears in the gear box to convey fluid to an otherwise inaccessible upper seal face. Cooling and lubricating the seal in this manner insures that the various rubber portions of the seal are not degraded by excessive heat. The invention can be utilized in any application requiring sealing of gearing mechanisms from environments containing large amounts of dust or other debris. A preferred application is in mining equipment.

Abstract: A novel terminally functional (i.e., telechelic) polymers having a polyisobutylene are described. The end groups are styryl and can be reacted with conventional monomers to form copolymers having unique physical properties. Copolymerizations with N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone produce amphiphilic polymers which are useful in the areas of medicine and agricultural chemicals.

Abstract: An ambient compensated motor protector comprising a case having at least one initially open end and an assembly of superimposed members positioned in an insulation sleeve compressed in and sealing the open end of the case, the members including a bimetal strip extending into the case as a cantilever, a heater strip connected only to the free end of the bimetal strip, and a pair of insulation strips, one on each surface of the heater strip, at the sealed end of the case, to insulate the heater strip and bimetal strip from each other at that area of the motor protector.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer asphalt composition is a blend of 100 parts by weight of asphalt, from about 12 to about 20 parts by weight of ground rubber containing primarily SBR, natural rubber, or polybutadiene, and from about 2 to about 8 parts by weight of a styrene-butadiene block copolymer. A block copolymer has at least two styrene blocks, each having a molecular weight of from about 5,000 to about 20,000 and may be linear or branched. The blend has good low and high temperature cohesive and adhesive properties, good low and high temperature flexibility, and good elasticity. The composition can be used as a crack sealer, a concrete joint sealer filler, an overlay sealant for construction materials, and the like.

Abstract: A seawall barrier comprising a relatively massive elongate wire cable reinforced concrete structure with a shank and diverging feet that has reinforcing cables embedded in the structure barrier and being threaded through a reinforcing member at the feet portion of the structure.

Abstract: A pneumatic winch apparatus applies a constant and non-jerking pull to a cable. The amount of pull or load applied to the cable is determined by the air pressure supplied to an air motor and the radius of a drive wheel connected thereto. A maximum cable-pull load can thus be applied with an automatic non-mechanical cutoff so that a load sensitive cable, such as a fiber optics cable, is not damaged during installation thereof. Moreover, the maximum load is maintained once it has been reached.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vibration damping apparatus incorporated in the crossing of diagonal members such as braces of a framed structure for damping vibration imparted by external force such as an earthquake or a strong wind. The apparatus comprises a plurality of rotatable members or discs, a resistive body disposed between the discs, and a pair or pairs of link bars causing relative rotation of the discs in response to the impartation of the external force, whereby the vibration is damped by the resistance force of the resistive body resisting to the external force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel means placed internally of a tubeless type pneumatic tire, placed upon the drop center rim to effectively transfer heat from the crown and shoulder portions to the sidewalls and the mounting rim during rotational operation thereof by affecting puffs or forcing of the air adjacent the drop center rim up toward the tread and sidewall portions, effectively transferring heat from the tread and sidewall portions down into the heat sink provided by the rim.

Abstract: A credit card carrier includes a pair of flaps foldable upon each other. Each of the flaps carries clip switches adapted for receiving credit cards therein. The clip switches are arranged in parallel interconnection with each other, and in series interconnection between an alarm and a battery. When a credit card is missing from one of the clip switches, the circuit between the battery and the alarm is completed and the alarm is energized. The flap also includes a proximity switch such that interconnection between the battery and the alarm is disabled until the flaps are folded onto each other.

Abstract: A seat frame with an integrally built-in slide rail mechanism, in which a seat-frame side member and a member corresponding to the upper member of the slide rail are integrally combined into a frame structure defining an internal space of closed section, and principal parts of the slide rail mechanism, including a stopper actuated by a handle through a lever, are disposed in this internal space. A slide-rail lower member disposed beneath the corresponding member is formed with locking slots with which engaging lugs of the stopper are engageable so that the seat frame can be locked in any desired position and unlocked to make longitudinal movement along the slide rails.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically receiving and opening the four flaps of a cardboard case or the like. The invention includes a conveyor system for transporting cases in spaced relationship with each other past a pair of vacuum-actuated hinged shoes which engage and partially open the side flaps and direct the same into a plow. The plow completes the opening of the side flaps. A pair of brushes, having common drive, but opposite rotation, are adapted for opening the front and rear flaps. A fabric belt engages and holds the front flap down, while a rotating arcuate member makes hold-down contact with the rear flap. The apparatus is adjustable to accommodate cases and flaps of varying dimensions.

Abstract: A grain moisture testing apparatus which can be used for testing of moisture content of other organic materials includes means to hold and crush the material against conductance measuring electrodes. These electrodes form one element of a voltage divider, the other element of which is formed by a resistor which is selectively adjustable among several distinct values. The resistance between the two electrodes, and thus the moisture content of the material proportional thereto, is determined by applying a constant voltage across the divider and sensing the voltage occuring across the electrodes. The voltage sensor is designed as a threshold switch which gives a simple Pass/Fail indication of acceptable moisture level. The apparatus also includes voltage supply testing means and circuit temperature testing and compensation means to assure the validity of the test.

Abstract: A fluid friction furnace is provided having a water jacket surrounding an enclosure partially filled with a heat transfer fluid. A plurality of rotating discs sandwiched between a plurality of stationary plates are rotated inducing the heat transfer oil into grooves in the surface of the rotating discs and circulating the oil between the rotating discs and stationary plates. Continuing pressure is applied between the rotating discs and stationary plates to generate calibrated fluid pressures in the circulation of the heated transfer fluid. By virtue of this forced friction circulation, the heat transfer fluid heats the enclosure and the water jacket surrounding the same. Circulation of the water in the water jacket throughout conventional systems provides distribution of the heat.

Abstract: A hybrid redox-halogen energy storage device and system has a housing divided into two chambers by an anionic membrane. One chamber has an inert negative electrode in an electrolyte solution containing chromium ions. The remaining chamber has an inert positive electrode containing chlorine gas dissolved therein. Each electrolyte is circulated to a separate storage tank after passing through its respective chamber.

Abstract: A seat member providing a support structure of a seat in a vehicle is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material and includes a seat base portion and wing or flap portions. The seat base portion is formed with a plurality of openings and is partly thinner than the remainder to provide desired resiliency. The flap portions are formed with a plurality of openings or corrugations and are also partly thinner than the remainder to provide additional resiliency. Portions functioning as suspension springs may be integrally formed with the seat base portion together with a frame including upper rails of a slide rail unit. Reinforcing wires may be embedded in both the seat base portion and the flap portions.

Abstract: A protective coating laminate and process for the application thereof contains a rust inhibitor layer which is applied to a metal substrate. A rust inhibitor-enamel layer resides thereon. An alkyd primer resides upon the rust inhibitor-enamel layer and in turn is covered by a polyurethane paint layer. The laminate is corrosive resistant and can be utilized to protect various items, for example, electrical equipment such as transformers, and the like.

Abstract: A random timer including a reversible electric drive motor, an output means, and a power circuit connecting a power supply to the drive motor and output means and where two dissimilar cam type timing elements are controlled by the drive motor to provide irregular non-continuous operative phases of output energy, and the power circuit of the motor includes a switch which is opened temporarily by each power phase actuation of the timing elements to provide an opportunity for the drive motor to reverse and change the timer cycle.