Abstract: An air frame fastener wrench includes first and second handles pivotally attached to one another. A ratchet head of the first handle includes a selectively rotatable driver mateable with a socket. As the first and second handles are brought towards one another, the driver rotates the mated socket and an engaged collar of an air frame fastener. A key, which is connected to the first or second handle for preventing rotation of the key, extends through the ratchet head and prevents rotation of a pin of the air frame fastener as the collar is tightened thereto.

Abstract: An Internet-based, business-to-business web site which aggregates product information from each of a plurality of vendors into a common display format. In response to receiving identification information from an Internet-enabled computing device used by a buyer, the web site displays a list of departments or product categories for which the buyer is authorized to make purchases. Upon receipt of the buyer's selection of a product category or department, the web site displays a list of vendors that have authorized products corresponding to the selected department or category. Upon receipt of the buyer's selection of a vendor, the web site displays that vendor's list of approved products corresponding to the selected department or category. The buyer may place an order for one or more approved products, whereupon the web site receives order parameters, such as the identity of the product and the quantity desired.

Abstract: A tool is provided which is useful for loosening the locking collars of frangible fasteners which are commonly used in the aerospace industry. The tool includes a socket head having a through socket at one end thereof, an elongated handle having a jaw end forming an arcuate surface, and an assembly pin which extends through aligned handle and socket head apertures to pivotally attach the handle to the socket head. Two sets of gripping teeth are provided within the socket in an adjoining arrangement to one another along a longitudinal axis of the socket. The jaw end of the handle projects into the socket to grasp items therein, such as the narrow wall of a locking collar of a frangible fastener. Preferably, the arcuate surface of the handle forms an involute curve.

Abstract: The invention describes the facility and method for controllably irradiating materials with gamma rays. Specifically, the invention concerns the processing of foodstuffs, medicines and other products by remote-controlled exposure to a radiation source while being transported by pallet carriers at adjustable distances in two parallel roller type assemblyline toting systems. A further feature of the invention is the computer-linked automated dosimetry system which is used to afford an effective protocol for product preservation, sanitization or sterilization as well as safety.