Abstract: A compression adjustment mechanism for a shock absorber includes a screw cam which is screwed into a bore in the endcap of the shock absorber and which abuts the spring seat for the compression or blow off valve spring. Tightening or loosening the screw cam, relative to the endcap, causes the preload of the compression valve spring to increase or decrease, thereby increasing or decreasing, respectively, the compression forces in the shock absorber. The compression adjustment mechanism can act on the spring seat from any direction, thereby eliminating the need to selectively orient the working cylinder and compression head assembly to the outer cylinder and endcap assembly during assembly of the shock absorber.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for controlling a system used to pasteurize food products such as milk, orange juice and raw eggs. Such system has components including at least one product tank, a pump for flowing a product through the system, a flow diversion device and a heat exchanger. The apparatus has a programmable logic controller linked to at least one component and also includes a display panel having (a) a depiction relating to one of the components, and (b) an input device such as a touch-pad type pushbutton connected to the controller for controlling a component. There are several depictions displayed in sequence and when a depiction is displayed, the input device associated therewith is also displayed and may then be actuated. After pasteurization, a batch report is printed. Vitamin injection is optionally available.

Abstract: A face protector for shielding the face of the wearer while permitting observation and pivoting of the shield toward and away from the face comprising: an elongated flexible band of absorbent padding sized and adapted to, be fitted about the forehead; a first elongated flexible stiffening member attached therealong to a corresponding confronting portion of the band; a second elongated stiffening member having a length greater than the first stiffening member and pivotally attached to the first stiffening member at corresponding end portions of the stiffening members so that the stiffening members are spaced apart when the band is fitted about the head; a flexible transparent face shield with an integral anti-glare, anti-fog coating connected at a top portion thereof to the second stiffening member along its length whereby pivotal movement of the second stiffening member relative to the first stiffening member permits movement of the shield toward and away from the face; and, a void provided in one end portion

Abstract: A two-way valve for introducing pressurized air into the air chamber of an air shock absorber, and for maintaining a preselected minimum pressure within the air chamber. The valve includes a valve body and a valve cover mounted thereon. The valve body has an orifice in communication with the air chamber, and the valve cover has a fluid port in communication with a source of pressurized air. The valve cover includes a downwardly extending exhaust seat which surrounds the fluid port. Disposed within a recessed chamber in the valve body are an armature, an elastomeric diaphragm mounted on and supported by the armature, and a spring arrangement operatively positioned between the armature and the floor of the recessed chamber.

Abstract: Two-wire, electronic switch which performs sensing functions, measurement functions, and output-control functions for an electrical load without receiving power from a power source, external or internal, other than the power source for the electrical load that is controlled by the switch. Electronic components of a two-wire, electronic switch which is fabricated in accordance with the present invention obtain power: (a) when the switch is off, from a power source which drives a load which is controlled by the switch and (b) when the switch is on, from an output of devices which convert current to voltage and which receive at least a portion of a current through the load as input.

Abstract: An improved piston compression valve mechanism for a shock absorber includes a seal carrier member carried by the shock absorber piston and having a radially extending flange portion and a downwardly extending cylindrical portion, an o-ring seal mounted between upper and lower radially extending arms on the flange portion, and a coil spring mounted on the piston above the seal carrier member. The lower arm of the flange portion has an inner downwardly facing surface adapted to engage an upwardly facing valve seat on the piston, and the upper arm of the flange portion has an upwardly facing surface in force transmitting contact with the lower end of the coil spring. The cylindrical portion of the seal carrier member is provided with a plurality of flow openings spaced about its circumference and along its axial length which are normally in a closed position against the piston.

Abstract: Package for electronic components of a switch, which switch includes sensing components such as thermistor, measuring components, and output-control components, some of which components are relatively highly power-dissipative. A first portion of the switch supports the thermistor in a bushing wherein the head of the thermistor is bonded to the bushing with an electrically insulating material and the head of the thermistor is bonded to a wall of the package with a thermally conductive material, all of which bonding provides shock and vibration protection for the thermistor. Heat is removed from the highly power-dissipative components by a thermally conductive material which conducts heat from the components to a surrounding capsule and by wires which connect the switch to outside circuit components.