Abstract: A pneumatic tire has an integrated circuit transponder which, upon interrogation by an external RF signal, transmits tire identification and/or other data in digitally-coded form. The transponder has a coil antenna of small enclosed area as compared to the area enclosed by an annular tensile member comprising a bead of the tire. The annular tensile member, during transponder interrogation, acts as the primary winding of a transformer. The coil antenna is loosely coupled to the primary winding and is the secondary winding of the transformer. The coil antenna is substantially planar in shape, and, when positioned between the innerliner of the tire and its carcass ply, the transponder may include a pressure sensor responsive to tire inflation pressure.

Abstract: An examination region (12) is defined by an elliptically crossed-section cylinder (20) of a non-conductive, non-magnetic material. The x, y, and z-gradient coils (24, 26, 22) are mounted on elliptically crossed-section cylindrical surfaces along the former for causing gradient magnetic fields within the examination region. Each of the x, y, and z-gradient coils includes a plurality of arrays or groups of coil loops. The arrays of coil loops are symmetric about a central plane of symmetry. To either side of the plane of symmetry, each of the first of the x, y, and z coil arrays (74, 80, 90) include at least a first group of loops in which current flows in a clockwise direction and a second array of loops (76, 82, 90) in which current flows in an opposite direction.

Abstract: Display apparatus and method having window shade heating. The display has an active matrix LCD with a plurality of elements and a backlight having a variable brightness. During warm-up of the display, the operating temperature will be below the normal operating temperature. To decrease warm-up time, the LCD elements are darkened and the brightness of the backlight is increased.

Abstract: A self drilling screw for thin metal applications. The screw has a small point for drilling a hole in the thin metal and a substantially larger diameter non-tapered threaded section. Between these portions is an extended length taper having a plurality of thread pitches each including swaging lobes.

Abstract: A pump for high temperature liquid includes a duct interconnecting the suction inlet space, and the annular clearance space between the shaft and the pressure housing at a point immediately adjacent to the seal around the shaft. During hot stand-by uniform thermosyphon circulation of liquid occurs from the suction inlet space through the annular clearance space and back to the suction inlet via the duct, which helps prevent thermal stresses being set up in the shaft.

Abstract: A masonry screw anchor having two different constant diameter shank portions connected via a taper. Each portion has a set of constant diameter threads and intermediate smaller diameter protrusions with the threads and protrusions on the larger diameter shank portion being larger in diameter than the diameter of the threads and protrusions on the smaller diameter portion.

Abstract: A planar gradient magnetic field assembly (20) selectively causes gradient magnetic fields linearly across the examination region (12) of a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus. The gradient coil assembly includes a pair of planar y gradient coils (22a, 22b) and a pair of planar x gradient coils (24a, 24b). On each plane, the gradient coil winding includes a pair of larger, outer coil loop arrays (60, 62). A pair of smaller inner coil loop arrays (66, 68) produce a first order gradient field correction to improve the accuracy of the gradient field. The coil loop arrays are symmetric relative to the z axis and relative to an (x,y) plane of symmetry perpendicular to the z axis.

Abstract: A machine for quickly and efficiently rolling carpet runners or mats after laundering, for storage, transport and reuse. The machine includes a set of belts (23) for upwardly inclined travel and an interesting set of belts (26) for generally vertical traveling. An assembly of arcuate fingers (28) cooperates with the belts to guide the leading edge of a carpet runner (27) into the beginning of a roll so as to assist in formation of a tight compact roll of carpet. An electric motor (20) is provided for driving the belts (23,26). Upon completion of the carpet roll, air cylinder (34) and crank arm (36) are provided for retracting the finger assembly to permit the carpet roll to roll down the inclined belts (23) for removal from the machine. Stop arms (37) are provided to retain the rolled carpet. Control switches actuated by foot pedal (44) and buttons (54 and 55 ) are provided for the belt drives, finger assembly, raising and lowering and extension and retraction of the stop arms (37).

Abstract: A combination pneumatic tire and integrated circuit transponder for tire identification. The transponder is located within the tire structure and is capable of transmitting an identifying digital signal in response to interrogation by an R/F electric field emanating from outside the tire. The transponder then transmits the identifying signal, which is received, conditioned and demodulated. The tire has a steel-reinforced component, such as an annular tensile member in its bead or a steel-reinforced ply. The transponder has first and second electrodes, the first of which is positioned such that the average spacing of this first electrode's surface from one of the steel-reinforced tire components is substantially less than the average spacing of the second electrode's surface from such component.

Abstract: An improved self-contained record material having tamper resistance through an indicator quality is disclosed. The self-contained record material of the invention is suitable for forming a visible mark with a focussed means of pressure application such as a stylus, needle, or pen and which mark can then later be in part fixed by unfocussed light. The self-contained record material comprises a substrate on which is coated two sets of microcapsules only one of which is made photosensitive to change in viscosity upon exposure to actinic radiation, and the first of which are conventional microcapsules. The color formers in each of the sets of microcapsules are selected to express a different observed color. Original markings, for example, could be black (combination of the orange and blue color formers). After exposure to actinic radiation desensitizing the blue color former containing capsules, subsequent markings are orange indicating the aspect of the subsequence in time.

Abstract: Chip carrier sockets (2) have terminals (4) provided therein, the terminals (4) comprising leg portions (34) with first resilient arms (18) and second resilient arms (20) pivotally attached thereto. The first resilient arms (18) have contact surfaces (26) provided on free end sections (22) thereof. The contact surfaces (26) are provided to electrically engage leads (6) of the chip carrier (8). A cover (12) is provided to cooperate with the chip carrier and to act as a protective handler for the chip carrier. Retention means are positioned on the chip carrier socket (2) to cooperate with the cover (12), thereby providing the contact force required to insure that a positive electrical connection is effected between the leads (6) and the terminals (4). The resilient configuration of the retention means insures that the retention means will not fail under normal stresses associated therewith.

Abstract: An image-capable interprocessor link communications protocol, includes a generalized set of communications rules designed to handle the large amounts of transmitted data and the high transfer speeds often associated with image-capable communications. These rules are designed to facilitate the exchange of image information across an interprocessor link without modifying or massaging it and without adding extraneous control information to it.

Abstract: A liferaft deployment apparatus comprising a frame, a platform, and a liferaft container receptacle. The platform is positioned within the frame and is movable between a liferaft retention position and a liferaft deployment position. The liferaft receptacle receives containers of liferafts. The frame includes a first guide member and a second guide member which extend for the length of travel of the platform. The first guide member and the second guide member are parallel to each other. The frame further includes a stop at the ends of the travel of the platform. The platform includes a first angle member, a second angle member, and a plate extending between the angle members. The platform is mounted on a plurality of rollers. Lock members are included within the frame and the platform so as to fixedly maintain the platform in either the liferaft retention position or the liferaft deployment position.

Abstract: Urethane and oxazolidone-containing isocyanurate foams characterized by cracking resistance and scorching resistance and thermal stability at a temperature of about 160.degree. C. or higher. These foams are produced by reacting at least one polyisocyanate with at least one polyepoxide and at least one polyol in the presence of catalyst, surfactant, and blowing agent.

Abstract: Oxazolidone-containing isocyanurate foams characterized by thermal stability at a temperature of about 140.degree. C. or higher. These foams are produced by reacting at least one polyisocyanate with at least one polyepoxide in the presence of catalyst, surfactant, and blowing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure-sensitive record unit which comprises a top sheet having coated on the underside thereof solid color former material and a bottom sheet having coated on the upper side thereof a coating comprising solid color developer material and microcapsules containing a liquid solvent for the color former. Such a record unit makes possible the unexpectedly efficient utilization of the color former material. It furthermore permits the printing application of some of the components, resulting in even more efficient utilization of color former material and elimination of undesirable side effects of printed record units taught in the prior art.

Abstract: A machine for quickly and efficiently rolling carpet runners or mats after laundering, for storage, transport and reuse. The machine includes a set of belts for horizontal travel and an interacting set of belts for generally vertical travel and guide means for directing the leading edge of a carpet runner from engagement with the horizontal belts to engagement with the vertical belts. An assembly of arcuate fingers cooperates with the belts to guide the leading edge of a carpet runner into the beginning of a roll and to assist in formation of a tight compact roll of carpet. Power means are provided for driving the belts. Means are provided for retracting the finger assembly from a completed rolled carpet runner. Controls are provided for the drive and retraction means.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for performing encapsulation, en masse, by an in situ polymerization reaction to yield capsule wall material. The reaction comprises the polymerization of urea and formaldehyde, or monomeric or low molecular weight polymers of dimethylol urea or methylated dimethylol urea, melamine and formaldehyde, monomeric or low molecular weight polymers of methylol melamine or methylated methylol melamine, in an aqueous vehicle and the reaction is conducted in the presence of certain acrylic acid copolymers. The disclosed encapsulation process provides improved resistance of the emulsion of intended capsule core material to destabilization and permits the manufacture of microcapsules with improved drop size distribution, improved resistance to frictional smudge damage and enhanced impermeability.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for performing encapsulation, en masse, by an in situ polymerization reaction to yield capsule wall material. The reaction comprises the polymerization of urea and formaldehyde, monomeric or low molecular weight polymers of dimethylol urea or methylated dimethylol urea, melamine and formaldehyde, monomeric or low molecular weight polymers of methylol melamine or methylated methylol melamine, in an aqueous vehicle and the reaction is conducted in the presence of mixtures of poly-electrolyte material, esp. poly(acrylic acid), and polystyrene sulfonic acid and/or salts thereof in certain critical proportions. The disclosed encapsulation process provides improved resistance of the emulsion of intended capsule core material to destabilization and permits the manufacture of micro-capsules with improved drop size distribution.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solid binder composition containing from about 70 to about 98 percent by weight of TDI residue and correspondingly from about 2 to about 30 percent by weight of a select ester derived from a dicarboxylic acid. When the binder composition is used in making lignocellulosic composite materials, such as particle board, the ester acts as an effective internal mold release agent, facilitating release of the composite material from the mold.