Abstract: A wind deflector system for flat-nosed vehicles (C.O.E.--cabin over engine) composed of two complementary stages. The first stage consists of a flat upwardly-extending wedge-shaped cone which extends from the front of the flat-nosed vehicle and which deflects air around the cabin while the air flow applied to the front is diverted upwardly to the top of the cabin. At this point the second stage of the system, which lies on top of the cabin, comes into effect. The second stage, which is affixed to the roof of the cabin, enables the diverted wind from below to pass around and over the following trailer while a movable wing extension at the rear enables the driver to direct the course of the following wind.

Abstract: An anti-scald apparatus for a tub and shower single control faucet which incorporates a novel cam and cam follower arrangement on the hot and cold water valve means which permits substantially more than 180 degrees of rotation of the control handle. Adjustable temperature stops provide both a comfort stop for normal use and a safety stop which can be reached only by activation of a release button carried by the faucet handle by means of which the comfort stop may be overridden by continuing the rotation of the handle.

Abstract: An easy open can end construction and method of making it. The pull tab and tear strip remain fully locked onto the can end, and the opening strip does not dip into the beverage. Bead members positioned externally of the tear strip not only preserve a desired orientation of the pull tab with respect to the tear strip but also serve as a guard against the user's face or tongue contacting the raw edge left after lifting the tear strip. The tear strip itself is provided with one or more protective pads to protect the user's face. A sanitary cover member overlies the tear strip and is rolled up with the pull tab and tear strip becoming interlocked therewith. A method of making the score line pattern is included so that tearing occurs along a single side of the bottom of the score line pattern to avoid a zigzag tear pattern which is dangerous to the user's tongue or lips.

Abstract: A frictional control for a single lever faucet construction wherein a compensating cam follower member is made from a material having a higher coefficient of friction than that used for two cam followers which actuate valve members effecting mixing of hot and cold water. All of the cam followers are under the control of a single ball cam member. The cam followers which actuate the valve members have convex surfaces to establish substantially point contact with the ball cam member while the compensating cam follower has a concave surface to engage a substantially larger, and preferably spherical, area of the ball cam member.

Abstract: A solar collector panel wherein a dead air space above an absorption plate is provided with a hermetically sealed vapor phase insulating gas within a plastic envelope. The flexible nature of the envelope permits expansion and contraction of the gas therewithin avoiding the necessity for a pressure equalization membrane or valve. A heat transfer fluid is circulated between channels along a sinusoidal path of a plastic member selectively sealed to the underside of the absorption plate.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for performing work functions on articles from opposite ends of the articles with the aid of twin turrets which present top and bottom datum surfaces. Articles to be work processed are fed to a fixed surface beneath the bottom datum surface of a first turret then lifted and held for rotation therewith. Each turret is indexed sequentially and stationary work holder platforms permit the completion of work functions on a repetitive basis from opposite ends of the articles first from the bottom of the article on the first turret and then from the top of the article after transfer is made to the second turret. The invention is specifically illustrated with respect to the assembly, sealing and lubrication of tapered roller bearings as used in railroad rolling stock.

Abstract: Coin testing apparatus for testing coins of plural denominations which initially tests each coin electronically by means of a probe. According to the denomination of coin indicated by the electronic tests, a mechanically operating sorter which corresponds to this denomination is energized to check that the mechanical properties of the coin correspond to this denomination. Thereafter a counter is operated. Whenever a bad or non-genuine coin is detected, the movement of all coins is blocked so that even succeeding good or genuine coins will not be processed until the bad coin is removed. Alternatively, coins which fail the electronic test are rejected by falling past a member which only moves into position to intercept or guide coins which have passed the electronic test. Timing stages delay the energization of a corresponding mechanical sorter for a timed period after the electronic test to allow time for a good coin to reach the mechanical sorter and for a preceding bad coin to pass by.

Abstract: An anti-scald apparatus for a tub and shower single control faucet which incorporates a novel cam and cam follower arrangement on the hot and cold water valve means which permits substantially more than 180 degrees of rotation of the control handle. Adjustable temperature stops provide both a comfort stop for normal use and a safety stop which can be reached only by activation of a release button carried by the faucet handle by means of which the comfort stop may be overridden by continuing the rotation of the handle.

Abstract: A core holding structure for molds and method of making same. A hollow bushing is locked within a mold so positioned with respect to a cavity in the mold that a rod-like core may be mounted on the bushing to provide a bore for hollow members such as spouts used in the continuous casting of metals. The bushing effects proper spacing of the core from the walls of the mold so that the wall thickness of the finished article is controlled. The mold may be made from a single member or it may be made from a multiple piece mold. Special knock out plate members are used in connection with the one-piece molds to extend the life thereof.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for measuring the axial displacement of a tapered roller bearing assembly which eliminates the unnecessary handling of cone assemblies. After a bearing assembly to be measured is centered on the natural vertical axis of the machine, a mandrel is inserted into the bearing to lift it above a work surface of the machine. The mandrel is provided with a flange which engages and force loads the lower cone assembly. When the mandrel has lifted the bearing assembly into abutting relationship with a downwardly spring-loaded pressure plate, a bifurcated locking means supports the cup of the bearing assembly. The force is then reduced so that the spring pressure on the pressure plate force loads the upper cone assembly. A digital readout device measures the lateral movement of the roller bearing assembly in moving between the two force loading positions.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for effecting combined surface finishing operations for a cup for tapered roller bearings. The apparatus will accept cups of random sizes, will automatically load them onto an indexing mechanism, index the cups through necessary work stations, and discharge the surface-finished cups. At the surface finishing station, a drive roller frictionally engages the cup and rotates it while a plurality of brushes are brought into engagement with the surfaces to be finished. The brushes are rotated in a direction which results in a force component which tends to hold the cup within the open pockets of the indexing mechanism. The brushes are also wear compensating so that the apparatus will operate without an attendant and without requiring a preliminary set-up or changing of parts for different sizes of bearing cups.

Abstract: A process for sealing underground walls so as to prevent water from seeping through the walls. A hollow pipe is inserted at a first position and a sealant material is injected through the pipe to effect a seal between a footing and the bottom of the wall. The hollow pipe is withdrawn vertically and progressively while injecting additional sealant material. Thereafter, the hollow pipe is indexed laterally and the wall sealed as before from the footing to grade level and this procedure is repeated until the entire underground wall is sealed externally.In a modified form of the invention, the hollow tube is withdrawn and then the sealant is applied through the opening created by the insertion and withdrawal of the hollow tube.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for forming projections on tubular members or the like in which the tube forming apparatus rotates with respect to the tubular article being formed. A mandrel is provided with camming wedge members which actuate spherical forming members when the mandrel is reciprocated. Each spherical forming member projects through an aperture in a housing member which closely surrounds the mandrel. In this manner the spherical forming members engage a tubular article on the mandrel and force the contacted portion of the tubular article into a die member. The mandrel, housing member and spherical forming members are then rotated with respect to the tubular article to be formed whereby a predetermined projection is formed on the tubular article.

Abstract: A furnace construction capable of withstanding temperatures in excess of 3500.degree. F. A uniquely suspended floor structure permits thermal expansion to occur as required within the furnace while permitting the admission of a cooling fluid to metal plate members therewithin. The furnace chamber is provided with an open bottom which is closed with a refractory raw material in a container and sealed by a skirt member attached directly to the superstructure of the furnace which penetrates the refractory material. Track and elevation means permits the refractory filled loaded container to be pushed into position and lifted until it seals the furnace chamber and the refractory material is heated above its melting point to form a fused ingot. Thereafter, the fused ingot is lowered in the container onto the track means and pushed away while another container of raw material is pushed into position.

Abstract: A bench construction designed for participants in all types of athletic activities. Its light, compact construction allows it to be easily moved and placed wherever it is most accessible to the players. It provides a convenient place to keep clothing, spare equipment, and other articles such as water and towels that may be needed during play, and it also enables participants to rest critical muscles, such as those of the feet, legs, and back, during interruptions in play. The bench construction is particularly suited for tennis because its size and proportions permit it to be placed right next to the net post, which, without interfering with play, is the most accessible spot on the court.

Abstract: Apparatus for making substantially impenetrable members such as wall and floor members for bank vaults or the like. A fixture is used which facilitates the assembly of a plurality of expanded sheet metal members in a spaced stack thereof. Rod members are inserted transversely of the expanded sheet metal members with at least some of the rods extending beyond the sides of the spaced stack of expanded sheet metal members. The fixture is elevated at one end so that the rod members may be secured to the expanded sheet metal members simultaneously in a number of different positions. An auxiliary frame member may be employed whenever it is necessary to align the sheets vertically prior to being secured to the rod members.

Abstract: A method of treating well water for purposes of desulfurizing the well water and making it palatable. The water is treated with an excess of acidified copper sulfate or other metal salt and delivered into the top of a treating tank which contains a neutralizing filter means. Copper sulfide is precipitated from the water and removed in the filter tank whereby sulfur-free neutral water is obtained. Any excess copper sulfate is precipitated as copper hydroxide and also removed in the filter. Periodically, the filter tank automatically backwashes itself to remove the copper residues or the filter may be manually backwashed if desired.

Abstract: Dry, odor absorbent and adsorbent particulate is injected into an air pervious mat of randomly overlaid fibers by a first stream of pressurized air, and is distributed among the fibers for bonding thereto by a second stream of pressurized air. Particulate which fails to bond to the fibers is withdrawn and collected, preferably from both sides of the mat. Distribution of the odor absorbent particulate among the mat fibers is controlled by controlling air stream directions, volumes and pressures and by reflecting back into the mat a selected portion of the pressurized air which has traveled through the mat.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for making substantially impenetrable members such as wall and floor members for bank vaults or the like. A fixture is used which facilitates the assembly of a plurality of expanded sheet metal members in a spaced stack thereof. Rod members are inserted transversely of the expanded sheet metal members with at least some of the rods extending beyond the sides of the spaced stack of expanded sheet metal members. The fixture is elevated at one end so that the rod members may be secured to the expanded sheet metal members simultaneously in a number of different positions. An auxiliary frame member may be employed whenever it is necessary to align the sheets vertically prior to being secured to the rod members.