Abstract: In tracing a functional equation, a maximum value of the functional equation and an intersection with another functional equation can be recognized on a graph of the functional equation. Coordinate values of any traced dot may include an intersection point discriminated to be a true intersection point or not. An intersection point between dots to be traced, can be traced with the trace interval changed to be finer than the display interval. The tracing cursor indicates specific points by a change in a color and/or shape of the cursor. A point intersection between different functions is determined on the basis of a difference value between traced values of respective functions.

Abstract: A logic design slide rule comprises, in a preferred embodiment, front and rear cover plates coupled together; interior slide channels formed between the covers; and a plurality of slides disposed between the covers and able to move horizontally from left to right within the channels. The slides may be moved to display indicia on beams for observation through a single column of truth-table windows and to display corresponding indicia printed on interior slide plates for observation through an array or grid of K-map windows, which column and grid of windows are located in the front cover of the slide rule. Indicia are also displayed through a set of output variable slots, preferably in the rear cover. Operation of the preferred slide rule will aid the designer to obtain a minimum set of combinational logic functions for up to four input variable from a given truth-table.

Abstract: An alcoholic concentration indicator comprising three superposed circular discs adapted to rotate about a common axis. The lower disc displays on its margin a scale of alcohol concentration indicia and over its central surface a multiplicity of numbers representing the number of drinks consumed. The middle disc has a series of aperture across a diameter to provide usual access to the numbers appearing on the central portion of the first disc. Each aperture is identified by a weight of a human body. A scale of consecutive numbers also appears to represent the number of hours elapsed since the first drink. The top disc is transparent and displays two pointers: one pointer for the alcoholic indicia and the other pointer for the time elapsed since the first drink. The desired results are obtained by visualizing the number corresponding to the number of drinks through the aperture corresponding to the weight of the user.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a slide calculator for determination of flash-to-background distance for studio photography when using color filters over the flash. By use of the calculator, known factors, such as lens f-stop, film speed, flash guide number (GN), background density (darkness), desired degree of color (including shades of gray and white) saturation of said background and filter exposure factors can be used to determine the working distance of a background-flash with a color filter over the flash. An electronic flash meter is not required.The calculator includes a front panel with a window-like aperture and a back panel. Two slide members are positioned and movable between the front and back panels. Indicia is provided on the front panel and is generally arranged adjacent the window like aperture. Indicia is also provided on the slide members and is arranged for exposure at the window.

Abstract: A chord speller is provided and consists of a housing with a vertical slide member and a horizontal slide member intersecting and overlapping the vertical slide member. The horizontal slide member has a plurality of musical notes thereon while the vertical slide member has a plurality of musical chords and indicators showing which of the musical notes are needed for making each of the musical chords.

Abstract: Apparatus for presenting tidetable data in a form visually readable to the average person in terms of the year, month, day and hour of occurrence, exacting information regarding current flow, i.e. the direction of current flow, the relative strength of current flow, and the period of current flow, at a given location. A preferred apparatus is comprised of a stator, and slide. The stator is suitably an elongate member along a horizontal side of which days of the week are scribed and scaled off in consecutive order, preferably with each daily period being further sub-divided into a morning period and evening period. The morning and evening periods are in turn sub-divided into hourly periods. A vertical scale provided on the stator ranges from a base line of zero upwardly, or in a positive direction, to a high point representative of the tidal range, and downwardly below the base line of 0, or in a negative direction, to a low point representative of the tidal range.

Abstract: A slide rule for solving time/speed/distance problems where distances are measured with a single or universal ruler applicable to all charts or maps regardless of scale. Result is achieved by printing alongside time entries on the slide rule a row of appropriately-spaced numbers constituting indicia of chart or map scale, and which has a range encompassing the largest and smallest scales of charts or maps which are likely to be encountered. When such numbers are properly positioned, it is necessary only to set chart scale opposite speed made good, after which running time will always appear opposite distance travelled, and vice versa. This device eliminates the need to use dividers and mileage or latitude scale, and thus obviates the intermediate steps which their use entails.

Abstract: A slide rule-calendar having a fixed part, two sliding parts and a cursor. On the lower portion of the fixed part, the thirty-one days of the longest month are indicated horizontally. The twelve months of the year are indicated on the left vertical portion of the fixed part and also on the cursor.By positioning the two sliding parts on predetermined parameters shown on the top and bottom left portion of the fixed part which parameters correspond as a pair to a series of equivalent years and by moving the cursor to the desired day, all the days of the week of the equivalent past and future years corresponding to said pair of parameters can be determined, with only one positioning of the two sliding parts.

Abstract: A device for determining the operational costs of electrical devices. A case encloses a measuring instrument including a circuit which is connectable to a power source and to the device being checked. The instrument has a dial calibrated to give readings directly related to current consumption. The user applies the applicable energy rate at computation means on the case to determine the operational cost in a period of time.

Abstract: A hand-held calculating device for calculating Federal Income Taxes or the like includes substantially flat, elongate front and rear cover members and an insert card. Suitable structure is provided for joining the cover members with the card slidably insertable therebetween. The card bears a plurality of columns on both front and rear sides thereof, each column bearing a plurality of lines of tax figures or the like. A number of through apertures or windows are provided on both front and rear cover members for viewing selected lines and columns of figures on the insert card.

Abstract: A device for converting between the metric and English systems of measurement including a circular scale disc having concentric scales on one side graduated according to the English system and correlated concentric scales on the opposite sides graduated according to the metric system. A pivoted cursor straddles both sides of the device and has index windows through which related English system and metric system measurements may be read, the scales being correlated so that one index window exhibits an amount according to the English system and the other exhibits a corresponding amount according to the metric system. Certain scales in the metric system have dual functions. A measuring tape is received in a cavity formed in two facing side discs and is moveable endwise in slots formed in the side discs, the tape being marked off according to both the English and the metric system.

Abstract: A novel product selection slide rule is disclosed which allows the user of the slide rule to quickly determine which product from a grouping of products is best for a particular condition or property which he selects. The applicant's slide rule isolates the product best suited to the application out of a multiplicity of products and possibilities. The novel slide rule comprises a front and back cover with the front cover containing a plurality of viewing apertures and a plurality of stylus apertures. Between the front and back cover is positioned a central filler and a plurality of movable elongated slides are positioned within an elongated opening in the central filler. Each slide has formed thereon predetermined zones of different indicia for viewing through a plurality of viewing aperatures on the front cover.

Abstract: A calculator is described which greatly simplifies the calculation of the required feeder head parameters, e.g. size, amount of antipiping compound, in casting metals. Only the size of the casting section being fed and the normalized inscribed circle relating thereto need to be measured.

Abstract: The present invention provides a slide rule for use by physicians, pharmacists and other medical or hospital personnel in determining and computing dosages to be administered by hyperalimentation. Total calories in the dosage, as well as final percent concentrations of base components and nutrient solutions in the dosage, may be determined.

Abstract: A calculator for sunlight effect having a base portion which holds two orthogonal plate slides of which one is transparent and provided with a double curve system enabling plotting of any day/hour combination, the curve system, being characteristic for a specific latitude, and this slide being positionable according to a relevant facade direction. On the base portion underneath the slide is printed a curve system indicative of the heating effect of the sun for any point in the double curve system. The other slide has a pointer curve which, when brought to register with any point of the double curve system, causes the other slide to assume a position indicative of the inclination of the shadow by the particular combination of parameters, and the other slide forms together with the base portion and further slides a slide rule calculator enabling a direct determination of the vertical shadow on a window as caused by an overhanging sunshade structure.

Abstract: Apparatus for simultaneously indicating the bio-rhythm curves which illustrate the emotional, mental, and physical cycles of a person comprising three slide elements, two of which are overlayed on the third and are transparent to simultaneously display all three curves in relationship to each other. The slides are mounted on a board having a transparent window with reference marks formed across in relation to a calendar scale indicating the days of the month and year. A reference scale is positioned near the start of the year for indicating the set point of the sliding scales and starting indicators are provided for calculating the starting day of each person's cycle in reference to his birthdate. A preferred embodiment has two scales such that the bio-rhythmic cycles of two persons may be compared to determine when they are compatible and incompatible.

Abstract: A biorhythm scale adapted to secure its operation and capable of directly observing the periodic day and the half-periodic day a physical, sensitive and intellectual rhythm for the individual or individuals in an accurate manner. The biorhythm calculator includes a guide interiorly of which a resilient non-slip element is firmly mounted not only to provide no slippage between vernier scales but also to eliminate an error in reading, and is comprised of a physical rhythm (P) scale, a sensitive rhythm (S) scale, an intellectual rhythm (I) scale, a day scale, and a month scale each of which is provided with racks at least one side thereof. Each of the vernier scales is slid over a fixed date scale indicative of the number of days in a month while in engagement of the racks with the non-slip element to thereby read out the biorhythm in the period as desired.

Abstract: A calculator and method for simply and quickly selecting appropriate spot type fire detectors and determining their preferred locations in a chosen space division in accordance with standard spacing ratings. The slide rule-like calculator includes a body member, a slide member slidably positioned within said body member, and in one embodiment a cursor slidably encompassing both the body member and slide member. The body member comprises at least one logarithmic scale representing one dimension of the space division and the slide member comprises at least one logarithmic scale representing the second dimension of the space division. Additionally, at least one fire detector scale, established with reference to standard space detector ratings, is included either on said body or slide member and an index or zero line is included on the other member.

Abstract: A calculator for determining optimum pavement design comprising a pair of slidable members and a plurality of scales associated therewith for determining the Design Traffic Number, Structural Number, depth requirements and costs.

Abstract: A calculator for facilitating the layout of parking lot stalls of desired length and width at a desired angle. The calculator includes a first member having orthogonal length and width scales as well as angle indicators relating to desired stall angle. A second member is pivotable on the first, and includes indicia related to desired stall length and width. The second member is positioned for pivoting on the first, is aligned according to the desired stall data to provide a direct readout of the orthogonal length and width dimensions necessary to lay out the stalls.