Abstract: An apparatus for insertion between parallel press plates and cleaning the press plates is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus comprises an abrasive assembly and a linear motor. The abrasive assembly is attached to a first movable member of the linear motor and/or a second movable member of a linear motor. The linear motor is operated using an air pressure supply. As the cleaning apparatus is moved between the parallel press plates, unwanted residue is removed from the parallel press plates.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to the efficient and accurate detection and analysis of materials passing through a membrane. In a specific example the transport of materials through skin is analyzed. The subject method can allow accurate, precise, and specific real time measurements of compounds crossing a membrane. Accordingly, the subject method can save time in product development of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and protective clothing products, and can also reduce the need for animal and human testing.

Abstract: A static support device and associated method used to position tilt-in windows into an orientation that is ergonomically efficient for washing. The static support device includes an adjustable elongated member that is held in a vertical orientation by a free standing stand. A cross member is pivotably coupled to the top of the elongated member, wherein the cross member can be locked into an orientation that is generally perpendicular to the vertically supported elongated member. As a result, the overall static support device can assume a free standing T-shaped configuration. The static support device is positioned adjacent to a tilt-in window, whereby the sashes of the window can be tilted to a point where the sash rests upon the cross member. The cross member is padded to prevent damage to the sash. Furthermore, the slip stop elements extend upward from the cross member that engage the frame of the sash.

Abstract: A chuck having first and second ends is provided with releasably fastening means at the first end for connection to a veneer lathe. The second end includes a plurality of blades extending from the longitudinal axis to the outer periphery. The backside includes an angled inward portion adjacent the outer edge for aiding the entry into a log. The leading edge includes an outwardly rounded portion adjacent the outer edge and the outer edge is outwardly rounded. The rounded portion and rounded outer edge tend to more firmly grip the ends of a log. The blades may be curved, straight or wave shaped.

Abstract: Communications link using the ionized trail of a meteor entering the atmosphere at an altitude of approximately 100 kilometers as reflectors to relay radio frequency energy beyond the horizon using a retrodirective adaptive loop. The retrodirective adaptive loop includes a plurality of conjugate antenna elements, with each conjugate antenna element having a spatial servo-loop circuit. At least two stations having antennas with conjugate elements are required for generating a retrodirective oscillating or phase locked loop.

Abstract: A robot cleaner for insertion between parallel platens for cleaning the platens. A body having first and second sections movable away and toward each other by an air bladder. Said sections include gripping and scraping blades, each of the sections includes sides movable transversely toward the plate by a bladder. One of the sections grips the platens while the second section traverses across the plates and scrapes and cleans the plates.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting when bolts, holding coacting surfaces of two objects together become loose. A gas supply is connected to a gas passageway in one of the bodies which extends to the coacting surfaces. A gas reservoir is positioned downstream of the gas supply and a flow orifice is connected to downstream of the reservoir. A pressure measuring switch is connected to the gas passageway and is actuated upon a drop of gas pressure to a predetermined value. An alarm is connected to the switch and when actuated provides an indication of the separation of the coacting surfaces.

Abstract: Antenna apparatus for changing the antenna radiation pattern includes a transmitter and first and second antenna members. Each antenna member has a plurality of antenna elements which are arranged such that the elements of each antenna member are exponentially amplitude fed. A directional coupler responsive to the transmitter divides the power from the transmitter between the first and second antenna members such that each antenna member is provided with a signal of equal amplitude and phase. A variable phase shifter connected between the directional coupler and one of the antenna members is selectively operable either at 0.degree., or at a predetermined value in the range of about 60.degree. to 120.degree.. A symmetrical pencil beam pattern is provided when the variable phase shifter is set at 0.degree., and a cosecant squared pattern is provided when the variable phase shifter is set at a value in the range of about 60.degree. to 120.degree..

Abstract: A four-bladed chuck for attachment to a drive spindle of a veneer lathe. The blades include a first flat side for providing a driving area and a second side in a plane perpendicular to the first side of an adjacent blade. The bottom of the second side extends outwardly from the chuck at the outside of the chuck providing an uprise at the outside of the chuck for holding an end of the log for reducing splitting of the log end and holding a split log together. The plane of the second side is approximately 15 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis for reducing splitting. The blades in the uprise are shaped and formed by circular end mill cutter or by casting.

Abstract: An apparatus for rounding the circumference of a wood log which is supported by two sets of three drive rollers at spaced points between the ends of the log to establish a geometrical center. A knife is positioned extending the length of the log for cutting off a portion of the log for rounding the circumference of the log. The lower rollers are connected together through a shock absorber to accommodate varying diameters and one roller of each set is connected together by a torsion bar. One of the lower rollers of each set is positioned upwardly relative to the other lower roller an amount for allowing the apparatus to provide a maximum yield from different diameter logs. The rollers are of a plurality of self-cleaning, rotatable drive discs. The apparatus may include debarking arms. And the apparatus may sort the rounded up logs by diameter size.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in an n-element electronically scannable array antenna provides a notched auxillary radiation pattern for use in reducing interference energy received in the sidelobes of the antenna's main radiation pattern. The apparatus includes circuitry for feeding the antenna elements in series from one end of the array to the opposed end thereof. Each antenna element is fed through a directional coupler which is responsive to its associated antenna element along with the downstream antenna elements in the array. The directional couplers provide a first output signal for forming a primary radiation pattern. At least one directional coupler also provides a second output signal on receive for forming an auxiliary radiation pattern having a notch in the direction of the primary radiation pattern main beam and electronically steerable therewith, and a relatively uniform response in all other directions.

Abstract: A veneer peeling apparatus having a fixed rotatable roller and a cutting knife. First and second movable rollers are positioned below the first roller. The first and second rollers are movable toward and away from the fixed roller and each other. Rotating means are connected to both ends of each of the rollers thereby rotating a log positioned between the rollers and against the knife. An automatic log feeding trough leads to a position between the fixed roller and above the first roller whereby a log automatically moves between all of the rollers when the movable rollers are retracted. The first roller includes flanges at each end limiting lateral movement of a log. The speed of rotation of the surface of the fixed roller is slower than the speed of rotation of the surfaces of the movable rollers. A plurality of space support bearings support each of the movable rollers along their lengths allowing the use of smaller rollers which can move closer to each other to move veneer.

Abstract: A chuck assembly for attachment to a drive spindle of a veneer lathe including a drive adapter and a chuck. The drive adapter includes a connection for attachment to the drive spindle and a driving head for attachment to the chuck. The chuck includes first and second ends with the first end having a recess sized and shaped to fit over the driving head of the drive adapter. Releasable fastening means extends between the first end of the chuck and the driving head through the side of the chuck for releasably fastening the chuck to the driving head for allowing easy replacement of the chuck head.

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