Abstract: A roll type fixing and developing apparatus in which sheet material to be treated is passed through a high pressure nip defined by a pair of rollers and a roller for such apparatus, is described. The roller includes an elongated tubular shell with a pressure applying external surface, an elongated core positioned within the tubular shell, and an elastomeric material disposed between the core and shell to support the shell on the core. The core may be of a number of configurations and may increase in transverse cross-sectional dimension from the respective ends of the core toward the center of the core. The core may taper continuously or in discrete steps from its center toward its first and second ends. In addition, the core may have a longitudinal cross section with a crown in the shape of a beam deflection curve for a simply supported, uniformly constant cross-section beam. The shell may be similarly configured along its interior surface.

Abstract: A system (11) for monitoring and controlling the movement of a mass (12) along a predetermined path (14) by a motor-driven flexible member (20) is provided to modulate the motor drive output so that the actual velocity of the mass corresponds more closely to the desired target velocity profile. The system preferably employs a dual loop servo system wherein an outer servo loop uses conventional linear encoding techniques and is supplemented by an inner servo loop utilizing a sensor (27) that detects a physical characteristic of the flexible member representative of the relative velocity of the mass. Relative velocity transducers utilizing magnetic circuits and operating according to variable reluctance principles for generating relative mass velocity signals directly are disclosed.

Abstract: An integrated grid (G1/G2) assembly having enhanced mechanical strength and rigidity is provided for use in an electron gun assembly of a cathode ray tube (CRT). In the integrated grid assembly, the first and second grids (35 and 40, respectively) are fixed in relationship to one another, both axially and radially, by means of an insulating element (50) and a collar element (55). Brazed joints are preferably provided at the interface of the insulating element (50) with the second grid (40) and the collar element (55) to enhance the mechanical strength and rigidity of the assembly. An integrated grid (G1/G2)/anode assembly may be provided by mounting anode assembly (45) fixedly with respect to second grid (40) by means of second insulating element (60) and second collar element (65). Methods for assembling the integrated grid assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract: Removal of dissolved copper from solution according to the present invention involves treatment of waste solutions such as electroless copper overflow solutions with aluminum particles under reaction conditions promoting precipitation of dissolved copper from solution as metallic copper. Copper plating solutions having high concentrations of dissolved copper are inactivated in overflow reservoir (12) by addition of an inactivating agent from reservoir (14) to prevent plating of metallic copper onto vessels and conduits during collection, storage and/or transport of the solution. Inactivation of the copper plating solution is followed by precipitation of dissolved copper from solution as metallic copper in reaction vessel (20) by addition of aluminum particles from reservoir (24).

Abstract: A modular display rack assembly having a plurality of aligned vertical panels with a plurality of shelf assemblies or individual shelf brackets attachable to each vertical panel for supporting display articles is provided. The vertical panels are mounted at an angle with respect to the support structure to provide increased display capacity and improved visibility of the displayed articles. The shelf assemblies or individual shelf brackets may be adjustably and removably attached to vertical panels and the modular components may be sized for display of a wide variety of articles.

Abstract: An arrow rest for an archery bow which is forwardly rotatale against an adjustable spring bias upon movement of an arrow shaft and fletching across an arrow support and automatically returns to an initial predetermined position after discharge. The arrow rest mounts in a hole through the handle portion of the bow, and may provide easy lateral adjustment or complete replacement of the rest in the field.

Abstract: An improved mechanical dewatering process wherein high moisture content organic carbonaceous materials are mixed with hard, non-porous particulates prior to mechanical dewatering by conventional methods, and the particulates are removed after mechanical dewatering treatment to yield organic carbonaceous product having a moisture content of less than about 50 weight percent total water suitable for use directly as a fuel or as substrate for subsequent conversion processes.

Abstract: A solid-state multi-color electrochromic display cell having a distinct organic electrochromic chemical layer having one side immediately adjacent a display electrode and the other side adjacent a solid electrolyte.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for electrochemically separating alkali oxides to simultaneously generate oxygen gas and liquid alkali metals in a high temperature electrolytic cell is provided. The high temperature electrolytic cell comprises a cathode in contact with an alkali ion conducting molten salt electrolyte separated from the anode by an oxygen vacancy conducting solid electrolyte. Alkali metals separated in the alkali metal reducing half cell reaction are useful as reducing agents in the direct thermochemical refining of lunar metal oxide ores to produce metallic species and alkali oxides, and the alkali oxides may then be recycled to the high temperature electrolytic cell.

Abstract: A high energy density lithium-oxygen secondary cell comprising a lithium-containing negative electrode in contact with a lithium ion conducting molten salt electrolyte separated from the positive electrode by an oxygen ion conducting solid electrolyte. Upon electrochemical cell charging, unit activity lithium is deposited at the interface of the negative electrode with the molten salt electrolyte and oxygen gas is evolved at the positive electrode.

Abstract: Housing for electrotechnical equipment comprising two side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall which form a box-like framework with two openings which are sealable by means of a back wall, door, or inspection window, whereby in at least corner areas of the top and bottom walls support legs are pivotally mounted which are adjustable from a retracted position in which they are flush with the housing walls to an extended position in which they are perpendicular to the top wall and the bottom wall. Stacking of a plurality of housings such that they are prevented from shifting is attained in a simple manner in that at least the legs of the bottom wall are designed as stacking legs, and at least the legs on the top wall when they are in the retracted position form stacking seats for retaining the terminal ends of stacking legs of the adjacent housing which have been adjusted to the extended position.

Abstract: A tension mounting system and assembly for suspending a flexible sheet material in a taut condition from a generally planar support surface and providing selective tension adjustment of the flexible sheet material is provided. The mounting system and assembly is especially suitable for use in signs displaying advertising material, such as billboards, signboards, and the like.

Abstract: Control sub-systems, modularized on both a hardware and software basis are configurable to supplement an existing cogeneration system package, controlling and/or monitoring only essential control points of such cogeneration system to select thermal or electrical load following modes, or on and off modes, and to optimize the operation of the cogeneration system handling only a few control points. Various inputs of the cogenerator system are sensed and used in generating diagnostic or performance evaluation routines. Personality modules adapt the sub-systems to a particular cogeneration package type, and permit tailoring for economic considerations, such as local rates and schedules, performance characteristics and operating constraints of the associated cogeneration package and the like.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for cooking food in a roasting vessel, in which the temperature in and around the roasting vessel is measured and used to regulate the cooking temperature according to a preset program by means of a control circuit which activates and deactivates an electric heating element. By controlling the heat output according to a preset program, whereby the program is effected when a predetermined temperature differential from the preset roasting temperature is reached, the cooking temperature can be controlled without overshooting the preset roasting temperature, even during high rates of temperature increase which occur during the heating cycle of the roasting operation.

Abstract: A detachable clamping bracket for securely retaining tubes having axially movable cables therein comprising a base member attachable to a wall, the base member having a contoured arm with a concave surface and a hinged bracket arm having a concave surface which, in combination with said base member arm, is adjustable to a closed position wherein the tube is securely supported by said concave surfaces. At least one band is disposed laterally with respect to said base member and bracket arms and firmly attached to said base member, which band is adjustable to a closed position in which it encircles and securely supports said cables.

Abstract: The present invention creates a cross-country vehicle that is characterized by the combination of two hydraulically operated leg units at the front of the vehicle with two wheels at the rear of the vehicle, it being possible to adjust the height of these wheels, which are supported on longitudinal arms, hydraulically. Motion of the vehicle is effected by appropriate movements made by means of hand levers and amplifiers. An on-board computer automatically provides for a constant and near horizontal position of the vehicle cab and constantly carries out calculations to ensure that when one leg is raised the position of the center of gravity is at that moment within the three support points. The decisive point of the invention lies in the fact that the advantages of leg units are combined with the advantages of wheels. The command of the leg elements is greatly simplified since there are only two such units.

Abstract: A power combustion device comprising an elongate combustion chamber having an inlet for a combustible mixture and an unvalved outlet for combustion gases; an open flow valve distributor member mounted in fixed relation in a wall of the combustion chamber which has a first side in communication with the combustion chamber and a second side in communication with a controlled supply of pressurized combustible mixture with a pluralilty of ports through the valve distributor member directing the combustible mixture along the periphery of the combustion chamber, a pump for premixing and supplying a controlled pressurized combustible mixture to the second side of the floating valve member, and an ignition system for igniting and combusting the combustible mixture in the combustion chamber. The power combustion device provides premixing of fuel and oxidizing gas to form a combustible mixture thereby allowing sealed combustion with respect to the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: Continuous thermal energy delivery from a cyclically active thermal energy source having an ON period substantially exceeding an OFF period by passing working fluid through a central working fluid conduit passing through a containment means forming an annular chamber therewith, the annular chamber substantially filled with a liquid-solid phase change thermal energy storage material having a high specific heat in the liquid phase. During insolation, thermal energy superheats the thermal energy storage material and is conducted therethrough to heat the working fluid. During eclipse the superheated thermal energy storage material transmits heat to the working fluid and formation of solid phase of the thermal energy storage material releases heat of fusion adjacent the working fluid conduit for additional supply of heat to the working fluid. A thermal gradient is maintained across the thickness of the thermal energy storage material.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for generating high velocity particulate containing fluid jets is provided which is capable of cutting hard materials such as rock and concrete, and is especially useful for notching blast holes to control the pattern of explosion and material removal. A particulate passage valve is provided to open and close the particulate passage in response to changes in fluid pressure. The apparatus may be portable, durable and lightweight. The nozzle assembly may be inserted directly into the drill hole and is operable in any orientation to issue one or a plurality of particulate containing fluid jet streams.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for generating multiple spirally convergent/divergent fluid jet streams and an improved process and apparatus for generating particulate containing fluid jets wherein at least one discontinuity generator is provided to create fluid instabilities, enhancing entrainment and acceleration of particulates in the fluid jet stream and providing uniform distribution of accelerated particles over a large surface area.