Abstract: A bicycle rack is provided for use with trucks having a cargo box particularly of the type for use with a pick-up truck. The bicycle rack can carry a number of bicycles in an upright position in the cargo box of a truck, secures the bicycle without having to part the wheel from the bicycle or use clamps or straps to restrain the bicycle, can carry bicycles of different sizes, and can be adjusted to fit different makes and sizes of trucks. The bicycle rack comprises a cross member, having stakes at each end for fixing it to the side walls of the truck box, and forks for holding one or more bicycles in place.

Abstract: A spread spectrum CDMA communications system for communicating message data between a plurality of users to a plurality of PCN units. The spread spectrum communications system is located within a same geographical region as occupied by a pre-existing system such as a cellular telephone system or microwave system. The spread spectrum CDMA communications system can operate without causing undue interference to the cellular telephone system or microwave system and the cellular telephone system or microwave system can operate without causing significant interference, less than 1% total users affected, to the PCN system. The spread spectrum CDMA communications system includes a plurality of PCN-base stations and a plurality of PCN units.

Abstract: A system for mounting a series of decorative panels onto the outer surface of a building includes four basic elements, a baseplate, a cover plate and two panel edge brackets. The baseplate has a generally centrally-disposed wall portion securable to the outer surface of a building and the cover plate is mountable on the baseplate to cover the centrally-disposed portion. The cover plate has an outer surface which defines a base wall of a caulkless joint. Each of the panel edge brackets has a panel wall securable to an edge of a decorative panel. Male-female locking elements are associated with the base and cover plates for clamping the panel edge brackets to either the baseplate or the cover plate so that the panel walls of the panel edge brackets are generally normally disposed to, and abut, the outer surface of the cover plate. As a result, the panel walls define the joint sidewalls of the caulkless joint.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for mounting a series of interconnected decorative panels onto the outer surface of a building. The system includes adjacent supporting means attached to the building outer surface. A first male flange is attached to the first end of the supporting means, while a second female flange is attached to the second end of the supporting means. An intermediate connector attaches a panel gripping means holding a panel to each flange. These panels are interconnected in series by coupling the male flange to the female flange.

Abstract: A solvent extraction process for the removal of water from carbonaceous solids utilizing methyl formate.

Abstract: A table, movably carried upon a stationary base, is provided with a fixed jaw and a movable jaw for gripping the lateral edges of a door or similar panel-like workpiece. The table is movable in reciprocal directions against adjustably positionable stops to place a longitudinal edge of the door at predetermined locations relative the cutting path of a router. The router is mounted upon a carriage which is horizontally and vertically movably supported upon a frame upstanding from the base.

Abstract: A Schmitt trigger uses a switched high gain MOS transistor coupled to a control node for speed but a low gain transistor to establish a control voltage on the control node to minimize current flow. In one mode the high gain transistor is switched off to allow the control node to increase in voltage. The low gain transistor limits the voltage on the control node by drawing current therefrom. Such current drawing is delayed in time to avoid reducing the initial rate of increase in voltage on the control node. By limiting the voltage on the control node, the charge stored is reduced thereby reducing effective input capacitance. Additionally, speed is increased when the high gain transistor is turned on because the voltage on the control node does not have to be reduced as far.

Abstract: 1-Chloro-2-hydroxy-3-naphthoic acid is prepared by chlorination using an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite. The compound is useful as a dye modifier.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for folding and banding skeins of yarn is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a conveyor-like transport assembly which moves unfolded skeins of yarn from a loading station to a folding and banding station. The folding station comprises a plurality of co-operating claws, pneumatically controlled, which fold the skein in half and push it through the center of a hollow tubular support member which has positioned around its outer surface a pre-formed paper band. Subsequent to the introduction of the folded skein into the tubular member a doffing mechanism simultaneously removes the folded skein and the pre-formed band from the tubular member, resulting in the band being positioned around the central portion of the folded skein. The apparatus also comprises means for wrapping and sealing band forming slips around the tubular member prior to the introduction of the skein into the tubular member.

Abstract: The anchor flukes are carried on a cross bar having spaced abutment plates which limit pivotal movement of a primary arm which is pivoted on the cross bar. A secondary arm also pivoted on the cross bar at one end does not have anything to limit pivotal movement and has the anchor cable secured at the other end. A pressure releasable latch interconnects the arms so that they release upon engagement of the anchor flukes with an obstruction when the boat is positioned above the anchor thereby allowing the anchor to be raised with its flukes trailing.

Abstract: A hanger system particularly for cyclone collectors in a fluidized particle process vessel, such as a fluid catalytic cracker regenerator vessel, wherein a vertical supporting member is pinned at one end to a cyclone wall lug and at the other through a slot in a vessel depending lug so that thermal and mechanical stresses within the overall assembly are compensated for by sliding movement of the pin in the slot, which movement is controlled by a stabilizing linkage member attached to the pin at one end and pivotably attached at the other end to the vessel.