Abstract: A housing includes a base with blade terminals insertable into jaw contacts in an electrical watthour meter socket. First and second watthour meter receiving shells are mounted on the housing, each having a pair of line jaw contacts connected in parallel to each other and to line blade terminals in the base. Electrical conductors extend from the load jaw contacts in one of the shells to a junction box mounted on the housing to provide a connection to an external electrical conductor. An electrical power disconnect device is mounted in one of the shells, and is connected in series by conductors between the line jaw contacts in both shells. The power disconnect device includes a movable external member having an end portion which slidably extends through the side wall of one of the shells. In one embodiment, the end portion is a separate rod which is biased into contact with the movable member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a double acting metering and dispensing apparatus for high viscosity materials having a cylinder and a piston reciprocally movable within the cylinder having a charging and discharging stroke and forming proportioning expandable and contractible chambers such that for every stroke of the piston, a measured amount of viscous material is dispensed to the appropriate dispensing area.

Abstract: A single rod three chamber fluid cylinder is driven in an initial rapid advance forward stroke by a main pump, pumping fluid through a proportional directional control valve to act against a first equal area at the head end of the piston. Fluid expelled from a second equal area at the rod side of the piston is returned to the reservoir through a proportional directional control valve which is in a first position while a two position valve is in its first position allowing an accumulator to fill a third chamber exposed to a third area of the head side. When shifting to the feed stroke, the two position valve switches to its second position disconnecting the accumulator to the third area and connecting the main pump to the third area while also connected to the first equal area. Upon the return stroke of the piston, the fluid from the first equal area is returned to the sump and the fluid from the third area is routed to the accumulator.

Abstract: A pier foundation system provides for a preformed building structure to be erected on site in a final position level to ground. The system includes first and second elongated cylindrical members telescopically engaged with one another defining a longitudinally extendable load bearing member with first and second ends. The second cylindrical member is installable extending below ground level. The first member includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced first apertures extending through diametrically opposed side walls. The second member includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced and equally angularly spaced second apertures extending through diametrically opposed side walls. The first and second cylindrical members are movable longitudinally and rotatably relative to one another to bring one of the first apertures into coaxial alignment with one of the second apertures.

Abstract: A method for removing trace amounts of ammonia and ammonia-containing compounds from process water involving the destruction of the ammonia by oxidative procedures which includes the steps of:concentrating ammonia and ammonium ions removed from the process water stream into contact with a suitable catalytic-adsorbent material contained in a plurality of discrete reaction vessels; andcontacting at least one of the reaction vessels and the catalytic-adsorbent contained therein with an alkaline oxidative solution capable of converting the concentrated ammonia and ammonium ions to simple environmentally neutral compounds.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided which is useful as a jogging or aerobics accessory. The device is worn on a belt which fits around the waist of the user. The device features handles attached to retractable cords. As the handles are extended away from the waist of the user, the device provides adjustable resistance.

Abstract: A fuel filter assembly that provides a constant level of least restricted fuel flow through the fuel filter assembly during the useful life of the filter media by utilizing the least possible amount of filter media to provide the least possible pressure differential over the filter media while also providing a constant level of fuel additive by exposing an amount proportional to the filter media required for the least possible restricted fuel flow. The fuel filter assembly utilizes a vertically upward housing that houses a filter media and a fuel additive. The fuel level slowly rises in the housing as the filter media becomes obstructed with contaminants and as the fuel additive dissolves over the life of the filter media. The top portion of the housing is made of a transparent material so that the level of fuel level may be easily determined, thereby allowing for an accurate and simple assessment of the useful life of the filter media and the fuel additive.

Abstract: A three-dimensional mouse is disclosed for interfacing with a central processing unit. The mouse comprises a hand-held housing adapted to be used in free space. The housing has a generally vertical orientation relative to the user. A mechanism, mounted in the housing, is provided for locating the mouse with respect to at least one of spatial dimension and orientational dimension, which locating mechanism includes a mechanism for transmitting the location to a central processing unit.

Abstract: Hollow microspheres produced by the present method each have a hollow interior evacuated of gases to a predetermined pressure. A reflective material layer coats the exterior of each microsphere and, optionally, an outer layer of a protective material is applied over the reflective material layer. Permeant gases are dissolved into glass or plastic frit particles prior to heating of the frit particles to form hollow microspheres having the permeant gases contained therein. The permeant gases are subsequently out-permeated in a non-permeant gas atmosphere to substantially evacuate the interior of each microsphere. The exterior layers of reflective material and protective material are then coated about each evacuated microsphere.

Abstract: Hollow microspheres produced by the present method each have a hollow interior evacuated of gases to a predetermined pressure. A reflective material layer coats the exterior of each microsphere and, optionally, an outer layer of a protective material is applied over the reflective material layer. Permeant gases are dissolved into glass or plastic frit particles prior to heating of the frit particles to form hollow microspheres having the permeant gases contained therein. The permeant gases are subsequently out-permeated in a non-permeant gas atmosphere to substantially evacuate the interior of each microsphere. The exterior layers of reflective material and protective material are then coated about each evacuated microsphere.

Abstract: A battery includes a module having a case with a conductive connector mounted on each of two opposed exterior walls. At least one connector includes compliant contacts. The connectors are respectively connected to electroactive material within the case to form positive and negative electrodes. An external connector complimentarily-shaped to the connectors in the case releasably interconnects two like modules together. The external connector may be mounted in a single planar carrier insertable between two adjacent modules. The carrier has guide members formed thereon to facilitate the alignment and positioning of adjacent modules with respect to each other. A voltage tap may be mounted on the external connector to provide an external voltage monitoring tap between two interconnected modules. A thermocouple may be mounted on the carrier for sensing the temperature of the case of an adjacent module.

Abstract: A constant quantity discharging device for measuring and discharging a constant quantity of powdered object from a powdered object container includes a fixed cap, a rotary disk, and a rotary cap which are coupled and mounted to the container. The rotary disk and the rotary cap sandwiching the fixed cap are rotated manually as a unit with respect to the fixed cap. The rotary disk has a powder taking out aperture, the fixed cap has a powder storing aperture, and the rotary cap has a powder discharging aperture. The positional relationships of these apertures are shifted circumferentially as the rotary disk and the rotary cap are rotated with respect to the fixed cap such that these apertures are sequentially communicated with an adjacent aperture.

Abstract: The secondarily contained piping system having two spaced access chambers that are interconnected by a secondary containment pipe to provide a sealed arrangement for a flexible fluid supply pipe, the ends of which are disposed within the access chambers. The outer flexible pipe is sized to permit the insertion and/or removal of the primary flexible pipe during installation and testing of the same and after backfilling of the trench within which the pipe is disposed, the outer flexible tubing partially collapses to engage and prevent relative movement between the two pipes while providing a flow path thereinbetween.

Abstract: An iron type golf club head has a cavity in a back and a continuous recess extending into the top surface, toe and a portion of the sole along the perimeter of the club head. The recess and a back wall of the cavity are spaced from the front striking surface to provide a front striking surface of a general uniform thickness. A vibration damping material is inserted in the recess.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically handling a workpiece between automated workstations wherein the workpiece is lifted from an unloading workstation, moved along a predetermined linear reciprocal path between work stations while simultaneously inverting the workpiece, and lowering the workpiece into a loading workstation. The apparatus provides a vertical lift portion and an articulating portion for manipulating the workpiece. The vertical lift portion utilizes a compact design to minimize space requirements and moving parts by providing both vertical movement and rotational movement within a common structure. The articulating portion is attached to the bottom of the vertical lift portion and provides a pivot arm that is pivotally attached to a workpiece holder. The vertical lift portion provides a rotational input to a harmonic drive unit which has its output coupled to the pivot arm. When the pivot arm rotates, a continuous timing belt provides for counter-rotational movement of the workpiece holder.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight, swivelable, elevatable and tiltable beautician's application chair is equipped with a pair of pneumatic tire transport wheels and a retractable pull tongue. The invention is equipped with an elevatable neck rest, a faucet-attachable water hose and a rearward tilt retainer to serve hair washing and coloring applications. It also incorporates a retractable back shelf for placement of hair drying equipment and supplies and a retractable lap shelf to serve fingernail grooming applications. A second embodiment of the invention eliminates the pneumatic tire transport wheels and pull tongue.

Abstract: An active integrated circuit transponder with on-board power supply is mounted in or on a vehicle tire. A pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a tire rotation sensor are mounted on a substrate along with the integrated circuit transponder chip, the power supply and an antenna. Upon receiving an interrogation signal from a remote source, the transponder activates the sensors to sense tire pressure and temperature and transmits an encoded radio frequency signal to the remote source containing serial, encoded tire identification, tire position on the vehicle, current tire pressure, current tire temperature and accumulated tire revolutions, as well as maximum and/or minimum tire and temperature pressure values encountered over a predetermined time period and other information specific to the tire.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting tiles or similar items to size comprises a measuring device having first and second measuring members which are movable towards and away from each other to set a required size to which a tile is to be cut, a cutting device comprising a base, a cutter, and a guide for guiding movement of the cutter along a defined path across the base, and a formation on the base to receive the first measuring member of the measuring device and to position the same in alignment with the defined path, whereby a tile placed in edge contact with the second measuring member of the measuring device is automatically positioned for cutting substantially to the required size by the cutter. The formation preferably comprises a recess in the base, such that when received in the recess an upper surface of the first measuring member lies substantially flush with an upper surface of the base.

Abstract: A composition for lubricating a metal workpiece prior to cold forming consists essentially of: an aqueous alkaline stearate compound present in an amount sufficient to impart metal lubrication between about 180.degree. F. and about 320.degree. F.; an aqueous alkaline palmitate compound present in an amount sufficient to impart metal lubrication below about 160.degree. F.; an aqueous metallic stearate compound present in an amount sufficient to impart metal lubrication between about 320.degree. F. and 440.degree. F.

Abstract: A frame has sensors mounted thereon for engaging selected portions of a sand core and generating signals proportional to sensed dimensions of the sand core. A control unit compares the sensor signals with a zero reference dimension and a dimensional tolerance range for each sensed dimension of the sand core and generates an indication of acceptable/unacceptable core dimensions. A computer monitor and/or light panel is activated by the control unit and provides a visual indication for each sensed dimension by means of numeric data, color, directional arrows or distinct illuminated lights of an acceptable/unacceptable and even a marginally acceptable sand core.