Abstract: An apparatus for recording the exterior retina reflex image of the human eye, has a scanning recorder. The beams of the exterior images pass through the spectacle glasses constructed on the inner side as vaulted, imaging, beam splitting mirrors. The scanning recorder for recording and detouring the parallel beam bundles exiting from the eye after backscattering by each spot on the retina, is a biaxial scanner. An opto-electronic detector receives the light bundles from the biaxial scanner for serial recording of the retina reflex image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting light, wherein a holographic video screen is used as part of an illuminating system. The tendency of such a video screen to backscatter light of certain wavelengths from a predefined direction into a certain solid angle area is utilized to generate holographic images at precisely defined angles. In ambient light, such a video screen need not appear black, or at least dark.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for image signal decoupling in position-transmitting high-vacuum electromagnetic radiation quanta or particle detectors. The electromagnetic radiation quanta or particles impinge on a spatially resolving anode structure through a photoelectron converter layer (in the case of electromagnetic radiation) and directly through an electron multiplier as an electron avalanche (in the case of particle radiation). The electron avalanche is first collected for a short time inside the vacuum on the anode side by means of a high-resistance, conducting semiconductor thin film, and is then read out capacitively from the outside through the glass bottom (counter-substrate) of the detector device as an image charge by means of a low-resistance anode layer of suitable structure. The capacitive decoupling permits high spatial resolution when the internal resistances of the charge collecting layer and the readout anode layer are optimally adapted to one another.

Abstract: Radiation-curable binders which are obtained by reactingA) an amine/formaldehyde condensate having a molar ratio of formaldehyde to amino groups of from 1:1 to 2:1 withB) one or more esters, having a free hydroxyl group, of acrylic acid or of methacrylic acid with polyalcohols which contain from two to four alcoholic hydroxyl groups, from 0.1 to 0.3 hydroxyl equivalent of component B) being used per methylol equivalent of component A),in the presence of a strong acid are suitable for use in coating materials.

Abstract: A simplified wheel-lift mechanism is disclosed. The components of the wheel-lift mechanism are all formed of a plastic material that is corrosion resistant. Further, the wheel-lift mechanism includes a one-piece flexible coupling which reduces the complexity of the system over prior art systems. The one-piece flexible coupling includes a plurality of integrally molded discs connected by a plurality of circumferentially-spaced integrally molded posts. This results in a strong coupling which allows relative angular motion between the ends of the coupling. In a further feature of this invention, a locking key is operable to lock the wheel hub at a particular location. The locking key is selectively released to allow the wheel to be lowered. A unique drive mechanism is also included.

Abstract: A high density closed-cell foam burial vault is disclosed. The vault consists of top and bottom halves which are formed of a closed-cell foam having a density between 8-30 pounds per cubic feet. The foam is sufficiently rigid to protect a casket within the burial vault, and is also resistant to leakage of water into the vault. The foam results in a lightweight, easy to manufacture burial vault. The top and bottom halves nest within each other, such that a large number of foam burial vaults may be stored in a relatively small space.

Abstract: In an apparatus for retarding the measuring spindle of a balancing machine after a measuring run in which the measuring spindle is brought up to the measuring speed of rotation by means of a hand crank, the measuring spindle is retarded by the co-operation of first and second brake discs, one of which is non-rotatably connected to the measuring spindle while the second rotates with the measuring spindle during the measuring run but is held in a stationary position relative to the frame structure of the machine in the retardation phase. The second brake disc is arrested upon termination of the measuring run by a holding pin which is actuated to engage an engagement location on the second brake disc, in dependence on the angular position and the speed of rotation thereof, to provide controlled arresting of the brake disc.

Abstract: A wheel-lift mechanism is disclosed which incorporates a unique torque limiting structure. A drive is transmitted to a first shaft, which is in turn transmitted to a second shaft. The second shaft drives a reel for raising and lowering a flexible lift member and an attached wheel hub from beneath a vehicle. The torque limiting structure consists of an outer drive member which has an inner periphery including a plurality of ears which are received within notches in an inner driven member. The first shaft rotates the outer drive member and the inner driven member in turn rotates the second shaft. Should the relative torque transmitted from the first shaft to the second shaft exceed a predetermined limit, the ears deform the notch radially inwardly and the outer drive member slips relative to the inner driven member. Nodes are positioned radially outwardly of the notches on each circumferential side. A space is formed radially inwardly of the notch in the inner driven member.

Abstract: A one-piece flexible coupling is integrally molded from plastic. A plurality of discs are connected by posts over small circumferential extents with slots formed over the remainder of the circumferential extent of the discs. The posts between adjacent discs are offset by 90.degree. from the previous and subsequent discs. Shafts are connected at both ends of the flexible coupling, and the flexible coupling transmit rotation between the shafts, even when they are at non-parallel angles relative to each other.

Abstract: Radiation-curable catalysts are obtainable by reactingA) 1 equivalent of a dihydric to hexahydric oxyalkylated C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alcohol withB) from 0.05 to 1 equivalent of a dibasic to tetrabasic C.sub.3 -C.sub.36 -carboxylic acid or its anhydride andC) from 0.1 to 1.5 equivalents of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acidand reacting the excess carboxyl groups with an equivalent amount of epoxide compound, and are used in radiation-curable coating materials.

Abstract: The panoramic periscope has a panoramic head and a tube. In the panoramic head is mounted a viewing mirror movable in elevation and azimuth, upstream of which is arranged an at least bispectral front window. Various measuring or observation devices, for example a daylight and night vision device and a laser range-finder, are provided in the tube. Panoramic head and tube are connected to one another by an optically transmitting component such as a transparent cylinder or by webs. As a result, the visual beam path can be reflected out laterally by means of a spectrum divider, so that the latter can be arranged in the observation beam path immediately downstream of the viewing mirror in the upper tube portion. In addition to a compact design, this also makes possible a separate, better optimization of the optical systems for the daylight and night vision range.

Abstract: The automatic adjusting device for a sighting system of a device which can be directed to a target, the automatic adjusting device having an autocollimator, comprising a light source, a splitter cube and an objective. The autocollimator generates an illuminated spot on a detector associated with the splitter cube. A tilting of a mirror secured to the device which can be directed to a target leads to a displacement of the illuminated spot, which displacement is convertible into electrical signals for the automatic adjustment of the sighting system. A prism which is invariant with respect to tiltings is disposed in the beam path of the autocollimator. This prism deflects the autocollimation beam path into a sighting system objective in such a manner that a virtual is generated in an intermediate image= illuminated area image plane of the sighting system objective outside its beam path.

Abstract: Urea-aldehyde polycondensates usable as surface coating binders are obtainable by step-wise reaction of(a) urea and/or urea derivatives with acidic CH aldehydes in a molar ratio of urea:aldehyde of 1:2 in the presence of acids and at from 60.degree. to 120.degree. C. with(b) a mixture of 3 moles of formaldehyde per mole or urea and 3 moles of an acidic CH aldehyde per mole of urea at from 60.degree. to 120.degree. C. with subsequent removal of the water of reaction and treatment of the reaction mixture with an alkali metal alcoholate at from 80.degree. to 100.degree. C.

Abstract: The heat-curable coating agent according to the invention contains a combination of a binder, which possesses basic nitrogen groups and is rendered water-dilutable by protonation with an acid, and a crosslinking agent and, if required, pigments, fillers, corrosion inhibitors, surface coating assistants and catalysts, and the binder used is a reaction product of a dicarboxylic acid or of a dicarboxylate or of a (meth)acrylate oligomer or polymer with an adduct of a di- or triglycidyl ether and a polyamine, the polyamine containing 2 or more amine nitrogen atoms per molecule and one or more alkylene chains of 3 or more carbon atoms between the amino groups, and has an NH amine number of from 50 to 150 mg of KOH/g and is combined with aminoplasts and/or phenoplasts as crosslinking agents.The novel coating agent is useful as a binder for the cathodic electrocoating of metal articles.

Abstract: A panoramic view apparatus comprising a tube, a lookout mirror supported in the tube and movable in elevation and azimuth, and a closure window that is at least bispectrally transparent. In the tube, at least three known types of different optical measuring and observation devices are arranged adjacent each other, and means are provided to guide the output and input radiation for these measuring and observation devices coaxially through the closure window. It is possible to superpose upon each other the images from measuring and observation devices operating through different physical effects.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of curable etherified aminoplast resins based on urea/aldehyde polycondensates, and the preparation of surface coating resins.Urea is first reacted with an .alpha.,.alpha.-dialkylaldehyde, as much as 50 mol % of which may be replaced by formaldehyde, in a molar ratio urea/aldehyde of about 1:2, at from 50.degree. to 120.degree. C., in the presence of an acid and in the presence or absence of an alcohol or of other organic solvents, and the 2-oxohexahydropyrimidine derivative obtained in this cyclocondensation is then condensed with formaldehyde in the presence of one or more alcohols and an acid.These aminoplast resins are useful as both acid-curable resins and as resins for baking finishes.

Abstract: An article for mixing a tray holder has a generally rectangular side panel having upper and lower edges and inner and outer faces, a generally rectangular roof panel projecting generally perpendicular from the inner face of the side panel along the upper edge thereof, and a generally rectangular floor panel projecting generally perpendicular from the inner face of the side panel along the lower edge thereof. These panels are formed along a plane perpendicularly to and bisecting all panels with a weakened region and the roof and floor panels have straight outer edges remote from the side panel that are complementarily shaped to opposite sides of the plane. Thus according to the invention the article can be subdivided into two complementary and interfitting pieces along the plane adn joined together to make a half-depth holder by bonding together the complementary outer edges. A full-depth holder can be made by bonding together the outer edges of two such articles.

Abstract: Flat, transparent slabs of vitreous silica of optical quality are produced by melting granular starting material in a vacuum by means of an electrical heating system. The starting material is melted while sustaining a heat flow from the top to the bottom of the crucible. The bottom of the crucible is made permeable to gases. The heat isolation power of the crucible wall increases from the bottom to the top of the crucible.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for the photoelectric determination of the position of a focal plane of an image with an optical correlator. The invention comprises an imaging system, a grating structure located in the focal plane of the imaging system to function as a spatial frequency filter and a photoelectric receiver system. Light fluxes originating from an unknown object pass through the imaging system, and are modulated by the spatial frequency filter with the resulting light fluxes being converted into a display or control signal. The device includes an optical sensor for responding to mechanical or thermal variations which could affect the light fluxes of the optical correlator and which produces a display or correction signal. The device may be equipped with photoelectric receiver means sensitive to light in different spectral ranges and have means to selectively insert one or the other of the photoelectric receiver means into the optical correlator system.

Abstract: Flat, transparent slabs of vitreous silica of optical quality are produced by melting granular starting material in a vacuum by means of an electrical heating system. The starting material is melted while sustaining a heat flow from the top to the bottom of the crucible. The bottom of the crucible is made permeable to gases. The heat isolation power of the crucible wall increases from the bottom to the top of the crucible.