Abstract: A quick mounting combined wheel and brake assembly, includes a hub for mounting on a vehicle axle for rotatably mounting a wheel and at least one component of a brake assembly, a quick connect device for detachably mounting the hub on the axle, a brake assembly having a stationary component mounted on the hub, and a rotating component mounted on and rotatable with the wheel, and a brake actuator mounted in the axle and extendable into the hub for actuating the brake assembly.

Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing an incontinent cervix during pregnancy are described. A system may include a nesting portion designed to surround the cervix without applying pressure to the cervix, while supporting the uterus in opposition to the weight of the developing fetus to prevent untimely effacement and dilatation of the cervix; thereby reducing the risk of premature birth and its consequence.

Abstract: A composite friction unit of a three dimensional composite body is formed of a substantially uniform array of predominately glass strands of primary reinforcing fibers in matrix of phenolic resin material, the reinforcing fibers in the form of fabric distributed throughout the body forming a friction unit having a predetermined size and configuration and uniform distribution and alignment of fibers throughout. An alternate friction unit includes a substantially rigid or rigid backing co-pultruded in forming the unit. The units are produced in a pultrusion process wherein the reinforcing fibers and matrix are pulled through a forming die.

Abstract: A non-metallic armor article comprises a pultruded housing defining at least one cavity. A plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets are at least partially enclosed in the cavity and held in suspension independently within the cavity. The pultruded housing is engaged with the plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets by being secured to one or more of the plurality of substantially dry ballistic impact resistant broad goods sheets.

Abstract: A lightweight and highly effective armor in which engineered ballistic broad goods are encased in exacting alignment within a specialized housing, composed of a polymeric composite, which is simultaneously formed around the dry broad goods by a pultrusion manufacturing process. The product finds use as protective armoring for vehicles, personal armor, siding and roofing for existing structures, and structural panels for construction of ballistic resistant structures.

Abstract: A lightweight and highly effective armor in which engineered ballistic broad goods are encased in exacting alignment within a specialized housing, composed of a polymeric composite, which is simultaneously formed around the dry broad goods by a pultrusion manufacturing process. The product finds use as protective armoring for vehicles, personal armor, siding and roofing for existing structures, and structural panels for construction of ballistic resistant structures.

Abstract: A lightweight and highly effective armor in which engineered ballistic broad goods are encased in exacting alignment within a specialized housing, composed of a polymeric composite, which is simultaneously formed around the dry broad goods by a pultrusion manufacturing process. The product finds use as protective armoring for vehicles, personal armor, siding and roofing for existing structures, and structural panels for construction of ballistic resistant structures.

Abstract: A wheel brake assembly, includes a housing adapted for detachably mounting on an end of an axle of a vehicle, a hub mounted on the housing and adapted for mounting a wheel for rotation, a brake disc having an inner diameter and an outer diameter adapted for mounting at its outer diameter on and rotating with the wheel, and at least a stationary component of the brake assembly mounted on the housing and comprising a caliper unit encompassing the disc at the inner diameter and having an actuator for moving brake pads into engagement with opposing surfaces of the disc.

Abstract: A quick mounting combined wheel and brake assembly, includes a hub for mounting on a vehicle axle for rotatably mounting a wheel and at least one component of a brake assembly, a quick connect device for detachably mounting the hub on the axle, a brake assembly having a stationary component mounted on the hub, and a rotating component mounted on and rotatable with the wheel, and a brake actuator mounted in the axle and extendable into the hub for actuating the brake assembly

Abstract: A composite friction unit of a three dimensional composite body is formed of a substantially uniform array of predominately glass strands of primary reinforcing fibers in matrix of phenolic resin material, the reinforcing fibers in the form of fabric distributed throughout the body forming a friction unit having a predetermined size and configuration and uniform distribution and alignment of fibers throughout. An alternate friction unit includes a substantially rigid backing co-pultruded in forming the unit. The units are produced in a pultrusion process wherein the reinforcing fibers and matrix are pulled through a forming die.

Abstract: A composite friction unit of a three dimensional composite body is formed of a substantially uniform array of predominately glass strands of primary reinforcing fibers in matrix of phenolic resin material, the reinforcing fibers in the form of fabric distributed throughout the body forming a friction unit having a predetermined size and configuration and uniform distribution and alignment of fibers throughout. An alternate friction unit includes a substantially rigid backing co-pultruded in forming the unit. The units are produced in a pultrusion process wherein the reinforcing fibers and matrix are pulled through a forming die.

Abstract: A piston and compression ring combination with a piston having a generally cylindrical configuration for mounting in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, an annular groove adjacent the top of the piston; and a piston ring having an upper inwardly directed flange adapted to rest on top of the piston, the ring having a lower inwardly retaining foot adapted for fitting into the ring groove in the piston. Such combination for the purpose of diminishing ring crevice volume, improving performance and reducing engine emissions.

Abstract: A composite friction unit includes a three dimensional composite body formed of a substantially uniform array of predominately glass strands of primary reinforcing fibers in matrix of phenolic resin material, the reinforcing fibers distributed throughout the body in a predetermined uniform distribution and orientation, and a substantially uniform array and distribution of secondary fibers extending transverse to the primary fibers thereby forming a friction unit having a predetermined size and configuration and uniform distribution and alignment of fibers throughout.

Abstract: A continuous process for the manufacture of friction units comprises the steps of impregnating a plurality of strands of reinforcing fibers with a phenolic resin having zero to ten percent copper and graphite powders, pulling the impregnated strands of reinforcing fibers through a composite forming die for forming a body having the peripheral configuration of the friction units, and selectively cutting the body into a plurality of the friction units.

Abstract: A continuous process for the manufacture of friction units includes the steps of impregnating a plurality of strands of reinforcing fibers with a phenolic resin having zero to ten percent copper and graphite powders, pulling the impregnated strands of reinforcing fibers through a composite forming die for forming a body having the peripheral configuration of the friction units, and selectively cutting the body into a plurality of the friction units.

Abstract: A reciprocating piston internal combustion engine comprises a cylinder having opposed ends, a piston reciprocably mounted in the cylinder, a connecting rod having a crank journal end and a piston journal end, the connecting rod connected to the piston at the piston journal end by means for first and second wrist pins spaced longitudinally along the rod, the first wrist pin journaled in a bore in the piston and in a slot in the piston rod, and the second wrist pin journaled in a bore in the piston rod and a longitudinal slot in the piston.

Abstract: A continuous process for the manufacture of friction units includes the steps of impregnating a plurality of strands of reinforcing fibers with a thermoplastic material, pulling the impregnated strands of reinforcing fibers through a composite forming die for forming a body having the peripheral configuration of the friction units, and selectively cutting the body into a plurality of the friction units.

Abstract: A quick release disposable filter cartridge for detachably coupling to a filter fitting of a circulating fluid system, comprises a canister having an open end and a closed end with an inlet and an outlet coaxially disposed at the open end thereof, an annular seal on the open end of the canister for sealingly engaging a filter fitting, a coupling comprising an elongated shaft coaxially mounted within the canister with a threaded inner end at the open end of the canister for coupling the canister to and drawing the annular seal means into the sealing engagement with the filter fitting in response to rotation of the canister, and an external outer end extending to the exterior of the canister, and quick release device comprising a cam and lever operatively coupled with the shaft for moving it axially relative to the seal for releasing the seal.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly comprises a transverse box beam for a vehicle chassis, a central mount on an underside of the box beam, a combination composite spring and transverse control arm member having a dihedral for establishing a pre-load of the suspension system for establishing the vehicle ride height mounted at the center thereof to the central mount for supporting wheel assemblies at the outer ends thereof.

Abstract: A suspension system for supporting the body of a heavy-duty vehicle on an axle and wheel assembly comprises a first suspension hanger for attachment to a longitudinally extending vehicle frame, a second suspension hanger for attachment to the vehicle frame at a position spaced longitudinally from the first hanger, an elongated composite beam spring member secured to the first or second hanger and extending toward the other of the hangers, and an axle attachment bracket operatively connected to the composite beam spring between the first and second hangers for supporting an axle.