Abstract: A land navigation system for use in a vehicle, comprises, in combination, a device providing a signal representative of the heading of the vehicle, a device providing a signal representative of the speed of the vehicle, and a computing apparatus responsive to the vehicle heading representative signal and the vehicle speed representative signal for providing a continuous indication of the position, altitude and heading of the vehicle.

Abstract: A filter canister assembly utilizes a sealant deflector to seal a particulate filter to the canister wall, even after the canister is sealed. The canister housing has a wall and an aperture with a particulate filter disposed therein. The particulate filter has an edge adjacent the wall, and is designed for removing particles of contaminants from a fluid, such as air, passed through the canister. A sealant deflector includes a plurality of vanes standing proud of a support substrate, and is situated between the aperture and the particulate filter and forms a permanent part of the canister assembly. The sealant deflector deflects a sealant in liquid state toward the wall to form a seal between the edge and the wall when the sealant is deposited on the sealant deflector while spinning. This deposits a sealant ring sealing the wall to the edge.

Abstract: A method is provided herein for controlling insects which are harmful to agriculture and forestry and which are also harmful both to humans and to domestic animals. The method involves the steps of applying to a locus infested with such insects, a composition comprising a carrier and a biocidal-amount of a specifically-recited phototoxic, naturally-occurring thiophene, acetylene, or a synthetic, structurally-related derivative, analogue or acetylenic compound. Then, that composition, while at that locus, is subjected to UV radiation in the range of about 300 nm to about 400 nm, for a sufficient time to impart, to such phototoxic naturally-occurring thiophene, acetylene, or synthetic structurally-related derivative, analogue or acetylenic compound the desired insect control activity. Certain of these phototoxic naturally-occurring thiophenes, or acetylenes or synthetic, structurally-related compounds are also novel and provide novel insect control compositions.

Abstract: Head harness form gas mask consists of several pieces of biaxially stretchable elastic fabric stitched together to provide a concave configuration in the relaxed state. The harness is shaped and sized to fit a range of normal human heads by stretching over the back and top of the head. The forward edge of the harness has a number of tongues of the elastic fabric that attach to a gas mask. The preferred material for the harness is a 280 denier bare spandex power net fabric that has a flat load versus elongation curve. A gas mask fitted with the harness applies a uniform pressure within the comfort range on the face of the wearer without significant adjustment of the harness, despite wide ranges in the head size and configuration of the wearer.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a novel composite material resistant to passage therethrough of noxious substances. The novel composite includes a first layer which may be in the form of a film or coating, of a water and particulate material impermeable, vapor permeable material which is also resistant to sebaceous excretions. A second layer of a vapor permeable stretch fabric material is also provided. Disposed between said first and second layers is a third layer of vapor permeable stretchable fabric material containing a particulate adsorbent material for the noxious substances. Depending upon the application, other optional layers may be included. The composite is stretchable to an extent of 30 to 500% and is intended for use in making close-fitting clothing to protect the wearer from noxious substances.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a novel fluid flow field plate for use in a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell. The plate includes in a major surface thereof, a continuous open-faced fluid flow channel which traverses the central area of the plate surface in a serpentine manner. The channel has a fluid inlet at one end for receiving a reactant gas and a fluid exhaust at the other end for removing excess reactant gas and reaction products from the cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-layer protective fabric for protective suits used in hazardous or toxic environments. A first layer comprises strips of water and vapor impermeable material, there being a gap between adjacent such strips. A second layer comprises a plurality of strips of a wicking material with each such strip covering the inner surface of a first layer strip, passing through the gap between adjacent strips and covering the outer surface of the adjacent first layer strip. Moisture, such as perspiration will pass via the wicking material through the gaps past the first layer for evaporation and diffusion through a third layer of a liquid impermeable/vapor permeable material which extends over the second layer material covering the outer surfaces of the first layer.

Abstract: A tracer composition with a relatively high luminous output and a moderate burn rate includes from 35 to 47% by weight magnesium; from 40 to 53% by weight strontium nitrate, from 2 to 10% by weight magnesium carbonate, from 0 to 6% by weight color intensifier; from 0 to 6% by weight retardant and from 3 to 8% by weight of a synthetic polymer binder selected from the group consisting of (i) a terpolymer of vinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropylene and polytetrafluoroethylene and (ii) a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene.

Abstract: A method for preparation of 1-methoxycyclohepta-1,3,5-triene in commercial quantities, which comprises the steps of heating 7,7-dichloro-1-methoxybicyclo[4.1.0]heptane in a refluxing reaction solvent comprising a lower boiling aromatic amine, at reflux, until suitable amounts of 1-methoxycyclohepta-1,3,5-triene have been produced, and recovering the 1-methoxycyclohepta-1,3,5-triene. Suitable reaction solvents include 2-picoline, pyridine and 2,6-lutidine. The method according to the present invention results in safer temperature control in the production of 1-methoxycyclohepta-1,3,5-triene, and increased yields.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a solid propellant rocket motor, capable of providing two separate propulsive impulses to a missile. The rocket motor is connected at one end to the missile body, the other end including an exhaust nozzle. The rocket motor comprises two stages connected by an interstage bulkhead. The bulkhead includes a port opening which is closed by a frangible cover which prevents the second stage from igniting during burning of the first stage, but breaks up into harmless fragments during firing of the second stage.

Abstract: A high signal reception efficiency, multi-channel Bragg cell is provided for an interferometric acoustooptic signal processor. The Bragg cell comprises a block of acoustooptic material which is illuminated on one block surface by a laser beam. A plurality of sets of electroacoustic transducers are mounted on another surface of the block which is normal to the first block surface and each transducer set is responsive to the output of a different one of a plurality of antennae so that the laser beam is acoustooptically modulated by the signal outputs from the antennae as it passes through the block. The transducers are arranged in a phased array comprising the plurality of transducer sets. A Fourier transform lens receives and focusses the modulated beam from the block to produce a two dimensional display which represents the power spectrum of the antennae outputs as a function of the angles of incidence of the antennae with respect to an incoming electromagnetic wavefront.

Abstract: A practice projectile for use with military aircraft and the like for training pilots in attacking ground targets comprises a unitary body formed of sintered sponge iron powder and having a sintered density equivalent to the apparent density of a projectile to be simulated.

Abstract: An interferometric acoustooptic signal processor utilizing a circular antenna array to cover a 360 degree field of view. Each antenna element of the array is connected to an input port of a Butler matrix. The signals are phase shifted within the Butler matrix and applied to a multi-channel periodic Bragg cell, resulting in generation of one or more acoustic waves therein. A laser beam is used to illuminate the Bragg cell and is modulated due to interaction with the acoustic waves, resulting in diffraction of the laser beam and generation of a diffracted beam pattern output from the Bragg cell. A Fourier transform lens focuses the diffracted laser beam on a back focal plane at a point characterized by two perpendicular coordinates designating the input signal power spectrum and the angle of incidence in relation to the antennae, respectively.

Abstract: A narrow band noise cancellor and signal correllator which obtains an increased signal to noise ratio of a received signal from a multi sensor array; the resulting output signal is at double the input frequency. A pair of narrow band similar input signals are added, and subtracted, and the resulting signals are multiplied together. The positive and negative product terms of the signal are separated and the positive term inverted, and the resulting separated signals are individually added with the squared representation of one of the input signals. The resulting added signals are summed and the sum is passed through a narrow band filter having its center frequency at double the input frequency.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a composition and method for the slow sustained ocular delivery of a prophylactic agent contained in liposome vesicles. The liposome vesicles are composed of phospholipid and cholesterol in a molar ratio of phospholipid to cholesterol of 8:2 to 1:1. Preferably, stearylamine is included in the liposome composition.

Abstract: An improvement to a face mask is disclosed which has two eyepieces, a pliable full face covering, breathing means and means for sealing and securing the mask to the face of a wearer. The improvement being nose occluding means which include a pair of prong members made of a rigid material. Each prong member is adjustably attached at one end thereof to a lower rim portion of a respective eyepiece at an angle with respect thereto so that it is directed inwardly toward the nose of the wearer. A method of nose occlusion in order to perform the valsalva maneuvre utilizing the improved face mask is also disclosed.

Abstract: A focussing element for use in a lenseless, focussed transducer for producing a semi-focussed, ultrasonic beam comprises a body formed of electrical insulating material and a plurality of piezoelectric elements disposed in one end of the body, each element being planar, extending outwardly from a common axis, and being disposed at a predetermined angel to the common axis whereby to define a common focal point on the axis, and electrical conductors secured to the piezoelectric element for electrically exciting the elements.

Abstract: An underwater acoustical projector consisting of a spaced apart pair of polygonal shaped end plates, a ceramic driver of smaller cross-sectional size than each end plate, positioned between the end plates, and a set of staves secured from one end plate to the other, each stave being bent concavely inwardly towards the driver and being separated from each other by a gap.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is an improved process for the preparation of hydroxy-terminated aliphatic polyesters having alkyl substituents, such as glycidyl azide polymer. The improved process involves formation of the polymer in a single step starting from epichlorohydrin monomer. The reaction is effected in a suitable polar organic solvent at elevated temperature for 15 to 24 hours.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a fire resistant inorganic coating composition which intumesces when subject to high temperatures to form a substantially continuous heat insulating structure and retains this structure for prolonged periods at temperatures up to 1000.degree. C. The coating composition comprises______________________________________ Parts by Weight ______________________________________ sodium silicate (aqueous solution) 40-70 potassium silicate (aqueous solution) 40-70 silicon carbide powder 3-15 ______________________________________A composite fire-protective coating system is also disclosed which comprises a plurality of coatings sequentially applied to the substrate, typically aluminum, to be protected. Specifically, a first heat resistant, substantially air impermeable bonding layer and an inorganic intumescent layer as described above. An additional heat resistant air impermeable layer may be included as a top coat. Some applications may require an additional inorganic intumescent layer.