Abstract: An embodiment of a media quantity sensing device and a media type sensing device includes a first, a second a third, and a fourth electrode. The first electrode is positioned above a media tray and the second electrode is positioned on the media tray below the media. The third and the fourth electrodes are positioned so that the media leaving the media tray passes between them. The media quantity sensing device further includes a measuring circuit coupled to a controller. The measuring circuit includes a first dual slope integrator to generate a first square wave output signal having a frequency dependent upon the dielectric constant of the media between the first electrode and the second electrode. The measuring circuit further includes a second dual slope integrator to generate a second square wave output signal having a frequency dependent upon the dielectric constant of the media between the third electrode and the fourth electrode.

Abstract: A thrust rod anchor for utilization in conjunction with a tied form of pipe joint restrainer system. The anchor utilizes two arcuate band segments the ends of which are welded to elongate junction devices such as blocks. These junctions are bolted together in the course of assembling the anchor over the outside surface of a pipe. The assemblage of junctions and arcuate band segments support thrust rod connectors having apertures formed in thrust plates thereof advantageously spaced outwardly from the band segments. Spaced away from the thrust plates of each connector are pairs of set screws. A buttress arrangement is utilized to support the thrust plates of the tie rod connectors. The anchor assemblies have been shown to provide enhanced anchoring resistance to thrust forces and to be more facilly mounted upon a pipe surface.

Abstract: A thrust rod anchor for utilization in conjunction with a tied form of pipe joint restrainer system. The anchor utilizes spacers which are supported by flanges at their outer extremities and are bolted together over a pipe. A pipe engaging support is provided in conjunction with the outwardly disposed portions of the spacers in a manner wherein a rigid structural support is located adjacent to the surface of the pipe which serves to support and carry symmetrically disposed pipe engaging set screws. Thrust rods are connected to the assembly intermediate outwardly disposed connecting bolts and the set screws. The anchor assemblies of the invention have been shown to provide substantially enhanced anchoring resistance to thrust forces.