Abstract: A stuffed textile article and method of manufacturing the same has at least one compartment having a baffle gate which receives a tube-like stuffing tool through which loose stuffing is blown into the compartment. Upon removal of the tool, the surrounding layers and panels which define the compartment are placed under tension by the stuffing causing the baffle gates to automatically close upon removal of the tool permanently preventing migration of the stuffing out of the compartment. The gate has a primary panel secured to the top and bottom layers of the article and an adjacent secondary panel at least partially covering the primary panel. The primary panel has a slit and the secondary panel has a slot. Taken individually, the slit and slot are each preferably longer than the thickness of the stuffed textile article and longer than half the circumference of the stuffing tool.

Abstract: A stuffed textile article and method of manufacturing the same has at least one compartment having a baffle gate which receives a tube-like stuffing tool through which loose stuffing is blown into the compartment. Upon removal of the tool, the surrounding layers and panels which define the compartment are placed under tension by the stuffing causing the baffle gates to automatically close upon removal of the tool permanently preventing migration of the stuffing out of the compartment. The gate has a primary panel secured to the top and bottom layers of the article and an adjacent secondary panel at least partially covering the primary panel. The primary panel has a slit and the secondary panel has a slot. Taken individually, the slit and slot are each preferably longer than the thickness of the stuffed textile article and longer than half the circumference of the stuffing tool.

Abstract: An inspection system for an article of manufacture and method of using the same, assists an inspector in the inspection of a wide variety of articles for conformance to a pre-selected set of requirements particularly when checking is done by human senses and the manual application of measuring devices. A computer server is utilized in conjunction with the inspector to impose constraints and discipline on the inspector's actions. Such constraints include enforcing a standardized sequence for checking each of a pre-selected set of article requirements depending on the fabric article type, limiting the available responses by which the inspector can record the results of the observation, and enforcing a minimum lapsed time for inspection of certain article requirements.

Abstract: An inspection system for an article of manufacture and method of using the same, assists an inspector in the inspection of a wide variety of articles for conformance to a pre-selected set of requirements particularly when checking is done by means of human senses and the manual application of measuring devices. A computer server is utilized in conjunction with the inspector to impose constraints and discipline on the inspector's actions. Such constraints include enforcing a standardized sequence for checking each of a pre-selected set of article requirements depending on the fabric article type, limiting the available responses by which the inspector can record the results of the observation, and enforcing a minimum lapsed time for inspection of certain article requirements. The inspector interfaces with the computer server via at least one remote inspection station each having computer monitor, keyboard, pointer and preferably a bar-code scanner capable of reading labels attached to the articles.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission system having a controllable variable speed component and a fluid controlled clutch includes a schedule for providing a desired engine speed in response to the engine throttle angle and engine torque, and a system element for providing an error signal representative of the difference between desired and actual engine speeds. The error signal is developed to provide an output signal representative of a required clutch pressure that allows clutch slippage sufficient to unload the engine and allow it to rapidly reach its desired speed. The clutch is reengaged when the engine speed and the ratio of the variable speed component have reached or approached their required values.

Abstract: A composite load block for a power transmission belt constructed of at least one endless band and especially adaptable for use in a variable pulley transmission, comprising an assembly of first and second block members, the second block member embracing parts of the first block member and providing an elastically yielding component between the endless band and the first block member and having a lip portion received in a notch in the next adjacent composite load block, and the power transmission belt so constructed.