Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto one or more reflectors, or mirrors, that reflect light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.

Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto one or more reflectors, or mirrors, that reflect light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.

Abstract: A shoe is provided having a soft, and compliant insole and a cushioned outsole. In manufacturing the shoe, the insole is temporarily stiffened by a relatively firm member to which it is bonded by means of a wax. This enables the insole to withstand the normal lasting procedure. The outsole is provided with a cavity for receiving a cushion therein. The shoe upper is attached to the outsole such that the insole overlies the cushion. Once the shoe is completed, the wax bond between the insole and its stiffener is heated to allow the separation and removal of the latter.

Abstract: A cement construction shoe is provided having a soft, flexible insole and a cushioned outsole. In manufacturing the shoe, the insole is temporarily stiffened by a relatively firm member to which it is bonded by means of a wax. This enables the insole to withstand the normal lasting procedure. The outsole is provided with a cavity for receiving a cushion therein. The shoe upper is attached to the outsole such that the insole overlies the cushion. Once the shoe is completed, the wax bond between the insole and its stiffener may be heated to allow the separation and removal of the latter.

Abstract: A molded shoe sole construction is provided together with a method for making an entire range of shoe sizes using only a few different molds. A trim piece including a heel and integral outsole edging is molded. The edging is sufficiently resilient to enable it to be stretched to fit a number of different outsole sizes or shapes. Slits and/or notches may be provided in the edging to facilitate this operation. The outsole may be cemented to the edging after which the shoe upper is attached thereto. A wear-resistant lift may be attached to the heel.

Abstract: A group of elongated, thin wall, black, PVC tube-like tanks extending horizontally and parallel to one another in an array. The tank ends are connected to fluid inlet and outlet manifolds. Rapid assembly of tanks and manifolds is facilitated by loose joints between tanks and tapered apertures in manifolds receiving tubular inlets and outlets on tanks. Also, the tubular/taper design makes an interference fit and sets up ideal conditions for liquid welding. Each tank has built in protection in the form of retained fluid in the event of failure of the pumping system.

Abstract: A capsule of ink-like paste is dispensed in a rectangular layer a few mils thick and a few hundreths of an inch in width and breadth on an insulating chip by a piston and nozzle assembly. The piston is driven by a stepping motor-screw assembly to dispense an accurately metered amount of the ink to establish a resistance value. The nozzle and chip are relatively moved by a stepping motor-screw assembly. An electronic control circuit operates the two stepping motors simultaneously to lay down resistors.

Abstract: Electrolytic timer capsules disclosed herein are of the type having an anode filament ruptured by electrolytic action at a known end-of-life time. These capsules are identified by a configuration of housing and electrodes that concentrates electrolytic action on a known portion of the filament anode to produce the rupture which is detectable between two extending lead terminals of the filament. Thus, the anode or cathode and surrounding electrolyte body is shaped to concentrate the electric field and ion migration patterns at the specified location at which rupture occurs. Hermetic sealing of the electrolyte within the capsule is afforded by clamping a resilient surrounding insulating body forming together with the cathode a compartment for receiving the electrolyte solution by indenting the metallic cathode electrode forming with the insulating body a hermetically-sealed, low-cost, dispensible, timer capsule.

Abstract: Method for the production of water swellable, lightly crosslinked, hydrogel polymer tapes or fibers comprises extruding an isocyanato terminated prepolymer of a poly(alkyleneoxy) polyol and an organic diisocyanate into a coagulant or crosslinking bath containing water or organic polyamine as the crosslinker.

Abstract: Microporous polyurethane hydrogels of high water swellability comprising lightly crosslinked polymers of isocyanate terminated prepolymers which are the reaction product of (i) poly(alkyleneoxy) polyol with (ii) organic diisocyanate that has been lightly crosslinked with (iii) water or an organic polyamine are produced by impregnating the isocyanato terminated prepolymer solution prior to contact with the crosslinking agent with a minor significant amount of a liquid non-solvent.

Abstract: An electrolytic timer capsule is constructed of an outer cylindrical closed end case and an inner insulated upside down cup enclosing an electrolyte solution. The case comprises one electrode and the other is a U-shaped wire with an intermediate thin coined section immersed in the electrolyte solution.