Abstract: An automatic cementing system and method are disclosed for precisely controlling the density of a slurry during a continuously mixed cement application. The system includes an input water line and a dry cement hopper for supplying water and dry cement, respectively, to a mixing chamber. The mixing chamber includes two chambers, Chamber A and Chamber B, for thoroughly mixing the water and cement together to form a cement slurry. Chamber B includes a level sensor for measuring the change in slurry level. The input line includes a pump for supplying the water to the mixing chamber, and a flow meter for measuring the rate at which the water is supplied. Similarly, the hopper includes a rotary valve for regulating the rate at which the dry cement is supplied to the mixing chamber and a speed sensor for measuring the speed of the rotary valve. A discharge line with a discharge pump and a discharge flow meter receives and discharges cement slurry.

Abstract: A common mode choke has a generally rectangular ferrite body for surface mounting on a printed circuit board. First and second spaced apart slotted openings extend vertically between the top face and the bottom face of the ferrite body. At least one pair of electrical conductors extend along parallel paths from the bottom face through the first slotted opening to the top face, along a portion of the top face, and back down through the second slotted opening to the bottom face. One pair of opposing side faces preferably has lower portions extending outwardly past a plane of the bottom face to thereby serve as a support to mount the bottom face of the ferrite body in spaced relation from the circuit board. The electrical conductors may then extend outwardly from the bottom face of the ferrite body for electrical connection through corresponding openings of a circuit board or extend laterally outwardly for electrical connection to corresponding portions of the circuit board in a gull wing configuration.

Abstract: A common mode choke has a generally rectangular ferrite body for surface mounting on a printed circuit board. First and second spaced apart slotted openings extend vertically between the top face and the bottom face of the ferrite body. At least one pair of electrical conductors extend along parallel paths from the bottom face through the first slotted opening to the top face, along a portion of the top face, and back down through the second slotted opening to the bottom face. One pair of opposing side faces preferably has lower portions extending outwardly past a plane of the bottom face to thereby serve as a support to mount the bottom face of the ferrite body in spaced relation from the circuit board. The electrical conductors may then extend outwardly from the bottom face of the ferrite body for electrical connection through corresponding openings of a circuit board or extend laterally outwardly for electrical connection to corresponding portions of the circuit board in a gull wing configuration.

Abstract: A helically wound and helically ribbed plastic tubing incorporating an electrically conductive heating wire and an apparatus and method for making the tubing are disclosed. A plastic ribbon is wound about an axis into a tube with one edge of each lap overlapping and heat-bonded to an edge of the preceding lap as the tubing is rotated; a conductive wire is embedded in the ribbon; and a bead is applied and heat-sealed onto the tubing, encapsulating the conductive wire during rotation of the tubing, providing a unitary structure including a conductive wire integral to a flexible tubing having a corrugated crevice-free outside and a smooth inside. Coolant is applied to the tubing for cooling the unitary ribbon, wire and bead tubing and to assist in advancing the tubing along the axis.

Abstract: A method for preparing the carrier for a developer composition is provided. The method comprises subjecting a ferric oxide and a metal oxide to conditions sufficient to form a ferrite have a spinel structure, mixing the ferrite having a spinel structure with a sintering agent, and sintering in the liquid phase the mixture at temperature conditions of less than about 1375.degree. C. to provide a ferrite carrier devoid of zinc, copper, or nickel in its crystal structure. The ferrite carrier cab be used in a developer composition comprising the ferrite carrier and a toner composition.

Abstract: A system is disclosed which allows the transfer of electric power and data signals between two circuits yet allows the circuits to be electrify isolated from one another. The system comprises a loosely-coupled transformer having first and second windings separated by a sheet of insulating material. In one mode an alternating signal is applied by a first processing circuit to the first winding. An alternating signal is generated in the second winding which is rectified and then used as a power supply. In a second mode, a second processing circuit applies pulses to the second winding. Pulses are induced in the first winding which are amplified and output by the first processing circuit. Suitable first and second processing circuits are disclosed.

Abstract: An energy absorbing span lock system for drawbridges, such as a double-leaf bascule leaf span. A retractable and extendible connector mounted on one leaf of the span engages a receiver on the other leaf. Resilient energy absorbing shoes in the receiver accept the connector and allow relative deflection between the leaf ends caused by vehicular traffic.

Abstract: A flexible hose and method for making same, suitable for cleaning swimming pools and general vacuum applications, having contiguous turns of an extruded helical plastic bead. The strip has thin flange and leg members for receiving the bead that provide excellent crush resistant strength in I-beam fashion while providing a high degree of flexibility.

Abstract: A flexible hose and method for making same, suitable for cleaning swimming pools and general vacuum applications, having contiguous turns of an extruded helical plastic bead. The strip has thin flange and leg members for receiving the bead that provide excellent crush resistant strength in I-beam fashion while providing a high degree of flexibility.

Abstract: An edible high-protein flour is produced by an improved process. Cottonseed meats are dried, and then comminuted in a combination of mills having certain specifications which prevent rupturing the pigment glands of the cottonseed. Recycling of partially ground meats is practiced. This improvement is correlated with liquid cyclone separation followed by oil and solids recovery steps, thus comprising an improved process which consistently yields an edible cottonseed protein concentrate and high grade cottonseed oil. An apparatus is disclosed for interconnecting tanks in an in-line liquid process for the purpose of minimizing spills and directing overflow from the tanks at the end of the process to the tanks at the beginning of the process. This apparatus includes a number of processing tanks located in proximity to one another. Overflow conduits are provided to sequentially connect one process tank to the other from the first tank to the last tank of the process.

Abstract: An apparatus for making helically wound and helically ribbed plastic tubing, comprising: means for extruding a plastic strip having a longitudinal rib; winding means for helically winding the strip about an axis into a tube with one edge of each convolution overlapping and heat bonded to an edge of a preceding convolution and with the rib of the exterior of the tube, the winding means comprising four cantilevered rolls uniformly circumferentially spaced apart around and extending in the direction of the axis and canted relative to the axis at acute angles, opposite rolls being oppositely canted; and means for driving the rolls. The apparatus further includes means for applying a coolant to the tube externally and internally thereof to cool the plastic material after the convolutions of the tube have been heat bonded together.

Abstract: The combination of a flexible, thin-walled plastic tube having thereon an external, electrically conductive, helical bead which is formed of a plastic mixed with a conductive material and which is heat sealed to the plastic of the tube. Electrical conductors are electrically connected to the bead adjacent the ends of the tube. The bead is normally opaque and the tube transparent. However, the tube may also contain a conductive material and be opaque.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, more particularly a Laeliocattleya hybrid plant having flowers of rich orange coloration on erectly carried many flowered sprays. The new variety is distinct from siblings of its grex by its outstanding vigorous plant structure as well as richness of coloring of the flowers. The flowers are of exceptional substance which imparts long lasting quality and are well placed on erect strong stems, superior to all siblings of this population. The flower production is also superior to others of the same line of breeding.