Abstract: A vehicular automatic transmission control system comprising: a hydraulic control circuit including a hydraulic pressure source, a pressure regulator valve for producing a line pressure by regulating the oil pressure supplied from the pressure source, a number of shift valves for selectively engaging and releasing friction members of the automatic transmission according to operating conditions of a vehicle such as vehicle speed and throttle opening rate, and a solenoid valve blocking switching operation of a highest shift gear toward a highest gear position of the transmission; and an electronic control circuit for controlling on- and off-ranges of the solenoid valve, including a manual mode switch for setting the control either in a highest speed non-cancel mode permitting shifts to the highest gear position or a highest speed cancel mode inhibiting shifts to the highest gear position and forcibly effecting a downshift when selected during operation in the highest gear position, vehicle speed sensor, and a k

Abstract: An improved anchor socket and jig assembly for holding implements in concrete is provided which facilitates assembly of the socket element on the base member of the jig assembly and which affords substantially expanded adaptability of the jig for varied size implements and avoids the need for bolts or other extraneous means to secure the socket member to the rail member.The improved jig assembly comprises a longitudinal base member preferably of substantially rigid plastic composition which is provided with locator openings which fit one of the feet of the socket member and, cooperating therewith, a mating turn slot. Both the openings and the turn slots are formed to accommodate the feet of the socket member. The assembly of the socket in the base member in a secure position is readily effected by positioning the socket member between the rails of the base member and locking the two by a manual quarter turn rotation of the socket member in the base member.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a four-wheel drive torque transfer mechanism for a vehicle, including an automatic transmission, a transfer mechanism having a two-wheel drive direct-coupling gear (H.sub.2), a four-wheel drive direct-coupling gear (H.sub.4) and a reduced-speed four-wheel drive gear (L.sub.4) and a hydraulic control circuit for controlling the transmission and the transfer mechanism. The transfer mechanism includes a reduction gear mechanism, a first output shaft, a second output shaft connected to the first output shaft by means of a linkage, a four-wheel drive clutch for rotatably connecting and disconnecting the first and second output shafts, a direct-coupling clutch for connecting and disconnecting the input shaft of the reduction gear mechanism and the first output shaft and a reduction brake for shifting the reduction gear mechanism into the reduced-speed mode.

Abstract: A barrier is constructed from a plurality of cell-like elements interconnected to form a rigid barrier under normal circumstances. The linkages between cells provides a friction-brake force which is exceeded upon application of a traumatic force such as a bomb blast. The linkages includes slots in each cell connecting adjacent cells with prestressed nuts and bolts to permit sliding relative movement between adjacent cells after a predetermined threshold force has been exceeded. A transverse reinforcing rod, having a series of plates along its length, passes through adjacent cells. The plates act as a viscous damper as they move through a filler material within the cells while the rod adds strength. The cells may be coated with a dry lubricant to control the static coefficient of friction. The ability of the cells to move protects the barrier from structural failure by dissipating the blast forces through the frictional work required to displace the cells.

Abstract: In a roof drain assembly comprising an existing roof structure having an opening therethrough with a drainage duct extending downwardly through the opening, and a re-roofing structure which includes a layer of insulation and which is disposed over the existing roof structure with an opening through the re-roofing structure in alignment with the opening through the existing roof structure, a drain extension pipe extends through the opening in the re-roofing structure and into the upper end portion of the drainage duct. The portion of the drain extension pipe within the drainage duct is of a non-resiliently deformable material such as lead, and this non-resiliently deformable portion of the drain extension pipe is outwardly mechanically deformed against the drainage duct to provide a substantially water-tight seal therebetween.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for securing together two separable pieces, such as two components of a spacecraft during launch. An elongated rod of heat contractible material provides a single active member which changes from a locking length to a contracted length upon application of sufficient heat to raise the temperature of the rod from below to above its transition temperature. Mounting and housing structures are provided for mounting and heating this transducer rod and an apertured member or recessed stop is provided for engaging a projecting portion thereof. Heating may be provided by redundant, electrically actuated heating coils surrounding a major portion of the rod length. At least a major portion of the transducer rod may be made of 55-Nitinol.

Abstract: A flywheel assembly including a first flywheel fixed to a crank shaft of an engine and engaged and disengaged by a clutch disc, a second flywheel installed concentrically with the first flywheel and set to a specified mass, a damper mechanism resiliently connecting the both flywheels, and a friction damping mechanism which transmits an output from the second flywheel to a spline hub of the clutch disc only when said clutch disc engages with the first flywheel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a roof structure containing a fire retardant. The roof structure has a fluted deck with troughs therein and a meltable insulation layer overlying the fluted deck. The fire retardant includes a series of non-flammable absorbent strips or strip segments which can be placed in the troughs of the fluted deck for retarding the flow of molten insulation in the trough during a fire by absorbing the molten insulation material in the trough.

Abstract: An offset rotatable handle member and exercising apparatus consisting of a crosspiece of fixed length between its ends and being hollow throughout its length and having a cross section formed by several orthogonal sides, a cable attaching member about the center of the crosspiece and extending from one of the several orthogonal sides, handle hangar members securably attached from one opposite side of the several orthogonal sides of the weight, attachably supporting weights for use in exercising, and a hand grasping member in the handle hangar for providing a rotatable hand grip for weightlifting apparatus so the hands can be rotated while supporting the weightlifting apparatus with the capability to change hand positions from pronated to all the way to supinated in one movement without having to drop the bar and regrip it.

Abstract: A ground anchor adapted to be driven into the ground using a driving tool socket affixed near the leading edge of the anchor is disclosed. The anchor comprises a generally flat plate having a hinged, serrated tail flap. After being driven into the ground the anchor is secured in place immediately, without lifting, when tension is applied to a strap attached thereto.

Abstract: There is disclosed an easily releaseable, internally threaded fastener having at least one axial slot which extends substantially through the wall of the fastener. The external wall of the fastener is non-cylindrical, e.g. hexagonal, or three-lobed, to permit the application of a fastening torque to the fastener. The fastener is surrounded by a retainer sleeve having a mating, internal wall portion which provides hoop strength to the fastener. The retainer also has an annular recess in its internal wall whereby the retainer can be slid axially, or rotated, to release the fastener. The fastener assembly includes a metal spacer seated in each axial slot of the fastener to permit the even transmission of the fastener application torque.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a modular fabrication panel unit comprising a horizontally-disposed corrugated gypsum board core, the corrugation forming a series of truncated crests and troughs, framed and braced by substantially U-shaped channel supports formed of structural steel, corrugated core and supports then being sandwiched between panel skin comprising either plywood or gypsum board, depending on whether the panel is to be used as a section of an interior wall, exterior wall or roof. The panel skin is attached to the flat outwardly-facing surfaces of the core formed by its truncated corrugation. The modular fabrication panel unit of the present invention may be manufactured utilizing inexpensive machinery and nonspecialized manual labor, either on-site or in a factory situation. The modular fabrication panel unit is a low-cost, low-maintenance, fire-retardant, structurally sound modular construction member having good insulating and acoustical properties.

Abstract: In the illustrated embodiment, the guardrail window assembly includes three outer stationary rectangular superstructures. Each superstructure forms a wall section of the assembly and adjacent superstructures are connected together by vertical posts that rise from the patio or balcony area. Each superstructure longer than four (4) feet has a header, a footer and a pair of upright jambs. Window panes are retained by window frames. Each superstructure has at least one telescoping column uprightly attached to the footer. Each telescoping column includes, in this embodiment, three column segments. The lower column segment is fixed to the footer and the upper column segments telescope from the lower column segment. The window frames are attached on one side to one column segment and the opposing side of the window frame is either set within a groove in the jamb or is affixed to another column segment of an adjacent telescoping column.

Abstract: A pelvimetry phantom is assembled from components permitting replication of all of the pure and mixed pelvic types.

Abstract: In the case of a large-panel component for buildings--which comprises at least two strip-shaped, juxtaposed panel elements made of light-weight concrete, said panel elements being provided with cavities which cross each other in the plane of the wall and with at least one semi-cavity which is provided on at least one end face and connection side, respectively, and said cavities forming a network and being adapted to be filled with cast concrete--the semi-panels defining the panel elements are provided with at least one semi-cavity, which extends in the longitudinal direction of said semi-panels, and with quarter-cavities, which extend parallel to said semi-cavity, both type of cavities being provided on the end faces and connection sides, respectively, of said semi-panels, and several semi-panels being interconnected, e.g.

Abstract: A novel bed having a horizontal support frame affixed to a plurality of vertical legs and providing a stretchable mat made of a porous support surface which may be subjected to selected tension by a plurality of springs and spring adjustment bars whereby to selectively adjust the sag resistance of the support surface to the user's various body portions. The stretchable mat of the present invention is readily removed for washing and reinstalled by simply releasing the tension on the springs. The stretchable mat is of a porous nature which allows the body surfaces in contact with the mat to "breathe" and which also allows liquids to pass through the mat whereby to provide a means for avoiding unnecessary discomfort to an incontinent user or patient.

Abstract: A security device for storing and retaining of products or product packing devices such as pallets, crates and the like having a clamping mechanism slidably mounted on and drivable with respect to a vertical column, the clamping mechanism including one or more pivotally mounted arms carrying one or more clamping pads adapted to clamp a stack of products or product packing devices between a pad and base member of the device.

Abstract: Washing tub into which small animal is put is almost shut with extruding a head of small animal through a head opening, and the small animal is washed and dried by jet water current and warm air in the washing tub, and further height of a footing board can be adjusted depending on height of small animal, a filter is disposed to a drain port, therefore, various small animals are washed efficiently and sanitarily without taking human hands.

Abstract: In a suspended ceiling grid structure adapted to support ceiling tiles or the like, connecting apparatus between ceiling grid inverted T main and cross members disposed at right angles to each other and having upright central fins and bottom horizontal flanges comprise a vertically disposed belt loop formed in the central fin of the main member, a locking tongue extending from each end of the cross members in opposite directions at substantially right angles from the central fin of the cross member, a stiffening bead formed in the central fin of the cross member at each end of the cross member and extending through the locking tongues to an outer end portion of the locking tongues, a locking bump formed in the stiffening bead in the outer end portion of the locking tongues, positive stop shoulders at the top and bottom of the locking tongue contacting the rear edge of the belt loop on the main member when the locking tongue is fully inserted into the belt loop, and a sloping surface on the rear of the locking

Abstract: The present invention provides a rectangular building panel having shoulders along two sides thereof and units embedded in the panel for securing shuttering to two panels placed side-by-side so that columns and beams may be cast in the space between the shuttering and the panels which, when set, support the panels.