Abstract: A digital power controller for an aircraft having a computer controlled propulsion system is disclosed. A movable handle is in electronic communication with a computer of the propulsion system. The handle is positionable is a neutral location for maintaining the aircraft at a substantially constant velocity and for resetting power command functions. The handle is also positionable in locations forward the neutral location for commanding increasing acceleration rates of the aircraft. The handle is positionable in locations aft the neutral location for commanding increasing deceleration rates of the aircraft. A switch associated with the movable handle is engagable at the forward end aft positions for commanding velocity hold and for permitting reposition of the handle to the neutral location for resetting power command functions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining useful conciousness and reducing the risk of injury for a subject exposed to high levels of acceleration while in a vehicle. A buoyancy force suit is provided for supporting the subject with a buoyancy force. The buoyancy force suit includes at least two layers of flexible material, each layer being relatively impermeable to a substantially incompressible fluid locatable in a space between the layers. The suit fits over substantially the entire subject, including the subject's neck. A fluid reservoir is provided for maintaining a constant fluid level within the buoyancy force suit during acceleration. The fluid reservoir is supported at substantially the subject's eye level for maintaining an optimal fluid pressure gradient for ensuring an efficient blood supply to the subject's brain. Means are provided for securely suspending the buoyancy suit within the vehicle.

Abstract: A seat insert insertable within the existing seat of a vehicle for maintaining a crew member of the vehicle in a forward posture during high G acceleration. An elongated head support member is provided for supporting the crew member's head during a forward leaning posture. A back plate assembly including at least one back plate is connected to the head support member for supporting the spine in its natural curvature. Means being connected to the back plate assembly are provided for pivoting the back plate assembly forward relative to the seat of the vehicle. Means are provided for transfering any G-induced weight from the spine to the back plate assembly and ultimately to the existing seat of the vehicle. The head support member is restrained in such a manner so as to maintain the crew member's head in an "eyes up" attitude during a forward lean.

Abstract: A soluble or dissolved tea product which, when in water, provides a tea beverage with acceptable flavor quality. A tea liquor is prepared by extraction of leaf tea with hot water, a water-soluble caseinate (e.g. sodium caseinate) is added after tea cream formation upon cooling, or is added after tea cream formation to solubilize the latter. The liquor can be cold concentrated, and if necessary dried to form a solid product, e.g. by reverse osmosis followed by freeze drying.

Abstract: A telephone set base, for both wall and desk top mounting, has an elongate plastic molded base plate and a top housing. To improve stability a flat metal weight is positioned on the base plate and is spaced a small distance from the base plate to form an acoustic chamber. A speaker is mounted on the weight. A printed circuit board is mounted over the weight and modular jacks are attached to a flexible circuit member which connects to the printed circuit board, speaker, and other items. Recesses are formed in the base plate to provide for alternative arrangements of line cords and plug-in mounting on a wall. Slots in the base plate provide access to the recesses for cords entering at the ends of the base plate. A battery housing is provided.

Abstract: For a telephone handset, a rigid chassis is provided, of elongate form with positions at each end for mounting respectively a receiver and a transmitter and an intermediate position for a pushbutton dial. A flexible circuit member carries the majority of the various components for the handset. The flexible circuit is elongated and extends along the back of the chassis, down through a slot and back along the front of the chassis, with the pushbutton dial assembly attached to the flexible circuit member. The majority of the items such as electronic components, recall button, line cord jack and other components can be preassembled to the flexible circuit member which is then assembled to the chassis, followed by attachment of the pushbutton dial assembly.

Abstract: A modular telephone connector for use in providing connection of a telephone to both telephone lines and a separate power source, has a bottom member for fastening to a wall or other member at a required telephone position and a top assembly which attaches to the bottom member with a flat cable gripped between. On attachment of the top assembly to the bottom member, insulation piercing terminals pierce the cable and make contact with conductors in the cable. The top assembly includes a circuit board having conductor patterns to which the insulation piercing terminals are connected, and also to which are connected terminals from a modular jack, or jacks, mounted in the top assembly. A cover clips over top assembly and bottom member.

Abstract: An adaptable telephone baseplate can be used for either wall mounting or desk or table top mounting. The baseplate has an enclosed recess at an intermediate position and a modular jack position at what would be the top edge when wall mounted. A slot connects the jack position and enclosed recess. When wall mounted a short cord can be inserted in the slot with a plug at one end being inserted in the jack at the jack position and a plug at the other end being in the recess for insertion into a wall jack. When desk mounted a normal line cord enters through a groove into the jack position for insertion of a plug into a jack. Alternatively a line cord can enter through the groove, extend along the slot and then pass up through the slot for hard wiring of the conductors to a circuit board. Snap-in mountings are provided for the jack, a circuit board, ringer and possibly other items.

Abstract: A pushbutton dial assembly, particularly for a telephone handset, is in the form of a sandwich structure comprising a pushbutton member having a plurality of push buttons; a flexible transfer member having a plurality of actuating members, one for each push button, each actuating member having a domed portion extending away from the push button; a flexible contact member having a plurality of domed areas or bubbles, the domed areas extending towards the actuating members and in contact with the domed portions, the concave surface of each domed area having a conducting surface; a flexible insulating spacer member with apertures aligned with the domed areas; and a circuit member having a plurality of contact areas, a contact area aligned with each domed area, and a circuit pattern interconnecting the contact areas. Pressure on a pushbutton causes a domed portion to depress the related domed area which snaps through to make contact with the related contact area.

Abstract: A multiple cantilever spring contact switch has a plurality of cantilever spring contacts, in one or more series, with the contacts of each series clamped between surfaces which provided a predetermined relative inclination of the contacts. A pivotal member is mounted on the switch assembly for actuation by an operating member, the pivotal member in turn actuating the contacts. The contact between operating member and pivotal member is localized so that misalignment between operating member and the switch assembly does not affect actuation of the contacts. Such misalignment can occur when the switch assembly or operating member or both are mounted on printed circuit boards. The switch is particularly suitable for a hook switch of a telephone.