Abstract: A self-contained unit that is screwed into a lamp socket, and itself having a socket into which a light bulb is screwed. It includes an internal electronic unit, which functions in response to variation in capacitance, for turning on the bulb, and increasing its brilliance in steps, and turning it off. A sensor bracket includes a finger connected at one end with the electronic unit and extends outwardly from the unit and has a set screw turned in against the lamp socket in which the unit is mounted.

Abstract: A workpiece is rotated by a variable speed motor, and a cutter bit is rotated by a variable speed motor. A carriage is moved along the workpiece by a threaded rod driven by a variable speed motor, and the cutter bit is mounted in the carriage. The carriage extends transversely across the lathe, with one end threadedly engaging the threaded rod, and fed therealong. The carriage is swingable about the threaded rod, to a lower operable position, and in that position it engages a template, and also in that position, the cutter bit engages the workpiece.

Abstract: The polarized, electromagnetic relay includes a magnet frame, relative to conduit rabbets, with angles-off yoke arrangement, which includes two separated, parallel-arranged yokes, as well as a permanent magnet that lies therebetween and between anchor plates. The two yokes are L-shaped and formed exactly identical, whereby their core shanks stretch over the entire length of the exciter coil, and lie next to each other in the region of the exciter coil. Thereby a mechanically and electrically absolutely symmetrical magnet frame results, whose asymmetry is compensated by losses arising from the air gap. Through the use of individual yokes there ensues a simple assembly in the spring jack, which functions as holding element for all of the parts.

Abstract: A panel that fits on the top of a stove in a mobile vehicle. The panel has holes registering with the burners in the stove, for receiving the cooking utensils placed on the burners. Confining upstanding flanges surround the holes to retain the cooking utensils against sliding movements in the movements of the vehicle. The panel is held in place by peripheral downturned flanges engaging the side surfaces of the stove, or by engagement of the panel with wall elements at the sides of the stove.

Abstract: The electromagnetic relay is constructed as a monostable or as a bistable relay with a rotatable tumbler switch. In both forms, there is a switch spring, that is adapted to the anchor, resolvably fastened in the anchor. Thereby an improved mass moment of inertia results, as well as improved switch stop of the relay, and an improved shock and vibration resistance. The switch spring has a sprayed-on synthetic footpiece which is fastened resolvably, turnably and pushably in an adapted opening of the anchor.

Abstract: A vaporizer unit has an enclosing casing including a plurality of tubes therein, defining a fuel passage therethrough, including the tubes. The tubes have coiled wire screen therein. An auxiliary carburetor is positioned at the inlet end of the fuel passage, and an outlet passage leads to the main carburetor of the automobile. The casing also defines an exhaust passage therethrough, transversely of the fuel passage, providing heat transfer between the exhaust gases and the tubes. The temperature of the resulting vaporized fuel is sensed for varying the flow of the exhaust gases and thereby controlling the temperature of the vaporized fuel, which is maintained at 250.degree. F. to 260.degree. F. An electric crystal is used for breaking down the heavy ends of the fuel. The rate of flow of air to the main carburetor is varied for correspondingly varying the rate of intake of vaporized fuel from the vaporizer unit.

Abstract: A band or ring, split at one point in its circumference, forming end portions directed toward each other. A pair of handles are welded to the band, at the end portions, each at points distributed over substantial length of the band. The band is of work hardened steel, and knurled on its inner surface. The steel band is self-biased to an outer or enlarged size, and contractible to an inner or smaller size by squeezing on the handles, for gripping an object.

Abstract: A pair of simple rules, each having a body portion identical with a standard rule and a head at one end cooperating with the other rule, for placing the two rules in an arrangement forming a T-square, and enabling one to be moved or slid along the other. A modified form includes means for releasably binding the two rules together in set position.

Abstract: A vending unit includes a plurality of cubicles each holding a TV film, dispensed in response to the manipulation by an identified patron. The patron has an identification code number, which upon being entered as information into the vending unit, energizes a computer unit and conditions the apparatus for vending. This information may be entered by pushbuttons or using an ID card. A monetary coin or money bill, or token, is inserted and then a film is dispensed in response to depression of a selection button by the patron. The apparatus includes a record of transactions by each patron, according to his ID code number, which shows films taken out, and their return, and a security deposit credit, and sets off the dispensed films against that deposit credit, and re-establishes the deposit credit upon return of the film. Upon entering the ID information, instructions are given to the patron by the computer, visually or audibly, for successive steps to be taken following each previous step.

Abstract: Float/weights are positioned in the tidal water, arranged to rise and fall with the tides. A power unit including a cylinder and piston is arranged with the piston connected with the float/weights, and draws water into it upon the float/weights rising and forcing it into a storage unit upon the float/weights dropping. The storage unit includes a cylinder and a weighted piston. After the storage unit is filled, the water is let out to drive a water turbine and generator. The apparatus may use a closed circuit for the water, or an open circuit and draw it directly from the sea and return it to the sea. In the use of a closed circuit, instead of sea water, the apparatus may use fresh water, or oil. The apparatus is also adapted to use compressed gas instead of liquid.

Abstract: In a grinder, the table carrying the workpiece to be ground reciprocates to carry it past a grinding wheel. The table moves armatures oppositely into and out of respective coils, inducting voltage therein for driving the reversible motor that moves the table. Remote coils with manually settable armatures therein oppose the first coils for determining the range of movement of the table. A control circuit includes right and left halves corresponding to the directions of movement of the table. Right and left SCR's control the current from first coils to the drive motor, transistors control the gating current to the SCR's; triacs control the current from the transistors, and other triacs control the current from the main source to the drive motor.

Abstract: A strip made up of a linear series of rigid links hinged together. Magnets are mounted on certain links, at spaced points, for holding the strip on the object to be cut by a torch. Spacers are located on the links on which the magnets are not mounted, holding those links in spaced relation from the object, even with the other links. All the links together define straight lines of their side edges.

Abstract: A casing made up of two parts hinged together and movable between open and closed position. The connector plug of an electrical cord is placed in the casing and the casing is locked, with the conductor of the cord extending out through a small opening, through which the plug cannot pass. The plug is thereby encased, and cannot be plugged into a socket.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the magnetizing and demagnetizing of the chuck in a machine tool, and the workpieces held thereon. A plurality of individual chucks are incorporated in the machine tool, and they are selectively brought into circuit according to the characteristics of workpieces. The demagnetizing phase is controlled as to length of overall period and the number of reversing steps in that period.

Abstract: The machine includes a stationary bridge frame having a sewing head mounted thereon, an upper carriage which carries the quilt, and a lower carriage. The lower carriage rides on track rails on the floor running in one direction, and the upper carriage rides on track rails on the lower carriage running in transverse direction. A drive unit is mounted on the upper carriage and has a drive wheel engaging the floor. The drive is produced by running the drive wheel, and rotating the drive unit about a vertical axis, to trace out a predesigned pattern. The drive wheel can be driven forward, stopped, and reversed. The drive wheel is driven a constant speed, and different kinds of elements of the pattern are produced by turning the drive unit a lesser or greater amount about its vertical axis. A computer unit is utilized, and instructions entered thereinto to turn the drive unit about is vertical axis at predetermined points.

Abstract: A winch includes a spindle plate having a plurality of pins fixed thereon, the pins forming the core of the winch and the line of the trap is wound on the pins. An ejector plate is axially slidable for ejecting the wound line from the pins into the water. The space between the pins forms a basket in which the buoy is put in the winding-in step, this securing the line to the pins for the winding. The ejection step is produced by a slidable ejection shaft carrying the ejection plate, and driven by a motor. An advancing shaft is carried by and within the ejection shaft, and at the final movement of the ejection shaft, the advancing shaft ejects the buoy clear of the line coil. The advancing shaft is moved relative to the ejection shaft, by a cam carried by the ejection shaft and engaging a fixed trip unit.

Abstract: This panel unit consists of several boards, driven together, which are fastened to each other, in the preferred manner of tongue-and-groove boards, and with an insulation mat applied to one side of the boards, distinguished in that fastening connected across the long axis of the boards and fastened thereto, and that the insulation mat is glued onto this side of the panel unit. The fastening strips have offsets at their ends, of different offset depths on each end, these fastening strips being connected together at their meeting ends, forming spacing accommodating the insulation mat.

Abstract: An electromagnetic relay especially such a relay with a spring jack, that serves for holding the magnet coil and the contact spring jump. In the simplest form of the relay, it includes the feature that the individual contact springs of the contact spring jump are provided with one piece fitted flat plugs, which are positioned in grooves in the ground wall of the spring jack, and in such position are securely fixed from the standpoint of strength and form.

Abstract: The apparatus uses a low pressure water stream, from a tap source, into which chemicals can be selectively introduced, and a high pressure water stream produced by a pump, into which chemicals can be selectively introduced, and an air stream into which chemicals can be selectively introduced. A heated water supply provides water for the high pressure stream. All the streams lead to a single spray pistol, the spray pistol having control switches for controlling the lines and chemicals.

Abstract: A pair of knuckles each including a base element and a pair of transversely spaced longitudinally extending lugs on the base element. The lugs on each knuckle are pivoted in a pair of lugs secured to the frame of one of the leading and trailing equipment units, the two knuckles being positioned on relatively transversely positioned axes. The knuckles are interconnected by a longitudinal pin extending through the base elements, the longitudinal pin being dimensioned to enable longitudinal play between the knuckles, and relative angular movement therebetween.