Abstract: A method for the production of a unitary or laminated film or sheet of finely controlled thickness from a molten material utilizes spaced, first and second parallel rolls rotating in opposite directions to form a kissing zone between the rolls. The method moves the surface of a cooling rotating roll past a region of contact with a molten material to form a rapidly solidifying layer of material thereon, which then is passed into the kissing zone, wherein the solidified layer is either pressed to form a unitary film or is fused by contacting another solidified layer.

Abstract: A method of vapor bath soldering wherein vapor bath compositions include compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein the carbon rings are fully fluorinated and R is selected from the group consisting of fluorine, --CF.sub.3 or --CF(CF.sub.3).sub.2.

Abstract: A composite metal article is made by placing a low melting temperature metal to serve as a core within a shell of a high melting temperature metal and by containing and sealing the core within the shell. The assembly constitutes a containerized ingot which is then transported to a forming die where the containerized ingot is heated to soften the core and is then formed to the shape imposed by the die. During the cooling period, the shell is reformed to the core to maintain tight contact and to promote bonding.

Abstract: A treatment for a fishing lure is formed by the combination of a water insoluble carrier such as silicone grease and a water soluble chemical composition. The water soluble chemical composition is one which upon solution with water generates heat. Particularly suitable chemical compositions include sodium hydroxide and magnesium chloride. The treatment is applied to a fishing lure such as a fly. The fly is cast into water and the physical action of the water causes the chemical composition to be exposed to water thereby dissolving the chemical composition. As the chemical composition dissolves it generates heat at the surface of the lure. This heat is detected by fish which strike at the lure. This treatment is effective for a wide variety of lures and for catching a wide variety of different fish species.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming closed loops or eyes at opposite ends of a length of wire especially useful in the manufacture of fishing lures wherein a plurality of attractive objects (beads, etc.) are strung on the wire between the closed loops or eyes. The apparatus provides mechanism for forming one straight end portion of the wire into a generally V shape to provide an open loop at the apex of the V, following which a twisting mechanism engages and twists the loop to wrap one leg of the V several times about the other leg so as to close the loop and thereby to produce an eye. The wire is turned end for end and the operation of the mechanism is repeated to form an eye at the other end of the wire.

Abstract: According to the present invention an elastomeric grommet includes an axial extending central tubular portion of diameter less than the diameter of the compartment wall opening. A flange portion is integral with the central tubular portion and has a diameter greater than the diameter of the compartment wall opening to limit the extent of insertion of the tubular portion into the compartment wall opening. A retention means, such as a flexible annular lip, is integral with the central tubular portion in axial spaced relation from the flange portion and has a free state dimension which is greater than the diameter of the central tubular portion. The integral retention device is yieldable to permit its insertion and the insertion of the tubular central portion through the compartment wall opening and then returns to its free state condition to retain the grommet in loose fitting relation with the compartment wall.

Abstract: An ice discharging apparatus of an ice dispenser comprises an openable door normally urged resiliently to a closed state by means of a torsion coil spring and adapted to be openable by a door actuator under the control of a control apparatus. The torsion coil spring includes an intermediate coil portion substantially of a cylindrical form and at least one end coil portion having an inner diameter greater than an average diameter of the intermediate coil portion in the unloaded state. The torsion coil spring has at least one arm extending from an end of the coil spring and having an extension secured in contact with a stationary part of the apparatus or a part of the openable door at an intermediate portion thereof and subsequently bent to constitute an inactive portion in which an annular mounting member for mounting the torsion coil spring is formed at the free end thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of securing a first part made of a thermoplastic material to a second part made of an electrically conductive material, a connector mode of an electrically conductive material being placed in the part made of a thermoplastic material and subsequently being welded to the part made of an electrically conductive material. A metal ball is used for the connector, which ball is inserted into an opening in the first part and is brought into contact with the second part, after which the ball is welded to the second part by means of a welding electrode.

Abstract: A detachable bag-carrying handgrip device for hand-carrying one or more bags by their handle portion. The handgrip portion comprising an elongated handle member defined by integrally formed outwardly extending side walls merging in a bottom trough section. The handle member has an open top end for receiving a bag handle portion. A pair of retaining flanges are provided at opposed ends of the handle member and have a slot therein leading to an enlarged aperture capable of accommodating one or more of the bag handle portions passing therethrough. The enlarged aperture extends into an end portion of the bottom trough section and defines a curved end wall.

Abstract: The invention is embodied in an arrow tip for use in bowfishing. The tip is comprised of a tip body having a bore in one end designed to receive the shaft of an arrow. The arrow is attached to the tip with a fixed non-rotative connection. The body has a threaded end opposite the bore, and a replaceable point is rotatably attached to the threaded end. A pivotable retainer or blade is held in a slot formed in the body, and the replaceable point is used to hold the blade in a plurality of positions, one being a fish retention position, and another being an arrow removal position.

Abstract: In continuously casting molten metal into cast product by a twin-belt machine, it is desirable to achieve dramatic increases in speed (linear feet per minute) at which cast product exits the machine, particularly in installations where steel cast product is intended to feed a downstream regular rolling mill (as distinct from a planetary mill) operating in tandem with the twin-belt caster. Such high-speed casting produces product with a relatively thin shell and molten interior, and the shell tends to bulge outwardly due to metallostatic head pressure of the molten center. A number of cooperative features enable high-speed, twin-belt casting: (1) Each casting belt is slidably supported adjacent to the caster exit pulley for bulge control and enhanced cooling of cast product. (2) Lateral skew steering of each belt provides an effective increase in moving mold length plus a continuity of heat transfer not obtained with prior art belt steering apparatus.

Abstract: The instant flux and paste containing same are for brazing aluminum material. The flux consists essentially of a particulate blend of aluminum fluoride, potassium fluoride, and cesium chloride, or rubidium chloride or a mixture of cesium chloride and rubidium chloride, the fluorides being complexed with each other or not complexed or being a mixture of the complexed and not complexed fluorides. Lithium fluoride, preferably complexed with the other fluorides, is an optional ingredient. The weight fraction of the total fluorides is between about 1/10 and about 9/10, and the A1F.sub.3 -KF weight ratio is between about 4:1 to about 0.4:1.

Abstract: A charging system for seam welding two or more workpieces by means of explosion welding, comprising an explosive charge and an inert impulse-transmitting body located between the explosive charge and the workpiece nearest the charge. The invention is characterized in that the surface (11) of the inert body (2) facing the workpiece is so configured in a plane extending at right angles to the longitudinal extension of the ultimate weld seam that the angle .alpha. between the surface (11) and the workpiece (3) varies from the center line (C--C) of the inert body (2) perpendicularly to the surface of the workpiece and outwardly from the center line.

Abstract: A hinge system for a large or heavy cover member hinged to a container member. A container hinge plate is secured to a side wall of the container member and a cover hinge plate is secured to the side wall of the cover member and rotatably connected to the first hinge means at a hinge pivot means. A gas strut unitary with and pivotably mounted to the container and cover hinge plates raises and lowers the cover member to open and closed positions relative to the container member. The gas strut is pivotably attached to the container and cover hinge plates. A quick connect-disconnect plate removably connected to the cover hinge plate and rotatably connected to the hinge pivot is used to connect or disconnect the container hinge plate from the cover hinge plate and thus to connect or disconnect the cover member to or from the container member and thus connect or disconnect the container member to or from the cover member. The hinge system including the quick connect-disconnect plate can be mounted to a heavy door.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for removing and installing surface mounted devices (SMD's) with respect to a substrate such as a printed circuit board (PCB).

Abstract: A mold suitable for casting therein molten metal or other molten materials wherein the mold includes a heat exchange surface, the mold includes means for providing a flow of coolant liquid to remove heat from the heat exchange surface by formation of nucleate vapor bubbles on the heat exchange surface, the liquid tending to include a viscous sublayer adjacent to the heat exchange surface, the improvement wherein the heat exchange surface includes at least one of: means for forming pressure gradients in the liquid having a component perpendicular to the heat exchange surface to facilitate removal of the nucleate bubbles; and means for breaking up the viscous sublayer to facilitate removal of the nucleate bubbles, and wherein the heat exchange surface comprises a series of concave curved surfaces and wherein septum members with corresponding curved surfaces, which may be split to permit positioning into close proximity to the heat exchange surface to provide desired coolant flow characteristics over the surface

Abstract: The carriage comprises two sets of motor-driven rollers receiving and expelling the tools or boxes of cores. The carriage further includes a rolling frame having wheels driven by a reduction motor. A further reduction motor is provided in each of two operative sectors of the carriage, which activates a corresponding group of rollers through an intermediary transmission shaft. The carriage also has handling devices for the tools in order to permit and facilitate their periodic cleaning. The handling devices each include a support on which a tiltable arm is assembled, which is activated by a hydraulic cylinder. A plate is positioned on the arm on guides. The plate has clamps to secure the tool or box of cores. The plate is moved by a hydraulic cylinder. The structure may be used for boxes of cores with vertical opening and with the boxes having a horizontal opening as well.

Abstract: A containment-type trap for flying insects provides a rigid, opaque top element of elongate shape that is carried within an orifice defined in the top of a flat, flexible, partially transparent container bag to support that bag. The top member provides entryways for flying insects and both top and bag provide charactristics to attract flying insects. The bag carries containerized attractant material so that oil, water or both may be added to the assembled device to create a viable trap. Water aids in drowning insects and oil aids in asphyxiating them. The trap is collapsible to a small volume for storage and transport and is inexpensive of manufacture so as to be disposable after a single use.

Abstract: A device for straightening a welding wire which includes a box-shaped frame of a generally rectangular configuration through which a welding wire is fed, and a plurality of pairs of wire straightening rollers mounted on the frame in longitudinally spaced-apart aligned relation along the path of wire feed, the pairs of rollers each having roller surfaces in transversely spaced-apart opposed relation, and the adjacent pair of rollers being located at a desired phase angle relative to each other.

Abstract: A brazing oven includes an arrangement employing a gas curtain or barrier to cover the port or opening of the oven whenever the door is opened. The curtain or barrier is formed by a region of flowing conditioned air directed across the opening. The flowing air curtain or barrier prevents gas from exiting the oven interior when the door is opened, and it also serves to replace or replenish any conditioned air which happens to escape from the oven interior. The air curtain or barrier is generated by a ported manifold and supply located either on the oven housing exterior adjacent the opening or inside the oven housing adjacent the opening.