Abstract: An omnidirectional circularly polarized transmitting antenna employing a single row of slot antennas mounted on a metal support tube and a single row of dipole antennas mounted between the slots and a narrow vertical metal member parallel to the dipoles, the slot and dipole antennas each excite parasitic end-fire directors to control radiation patterns and phase centers.

Abstract: The within invention, which is directed to effective use of electric energy is concerned with an improved electric motor which, as a substitute for the conventional operative arrangement of rotor and field coils, instead has the rotor urged through movement centrally of, rather than merely past, the field coils, thus obtaining maximum prime mover drive for any electrically powered motor.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device which maintains the braking function of the braking fluid by preventing reverse flow thereof through a closed main valve opening from the wheel cylinder back to the master cylinder until, following an authorized procedure, the main valve opening is cleared. As an improvement over the prior art, the main valve opening is closed manually by a member being seated therein, and this member is then held in place under pressure, the member, however, having an internal pressure-releasing valve for releasing the "holding pressure" when it is necessary to move the member into a clearance position off of the valve opening.

Abstract: In the adhesive attachment of foil of a burglar alarm system in a rectangular or other shaped pattern along the periphery of a storefront window, a tool for facilitating the making of corners or crossovers in the foil which tool, positioned over the foil folded back on itself at said crossover, includes an angularly oriented changing-direction edge over which the foil is again folded upon itself with two significant results. First, the foil adhesive surface is again faced toward the window preparatory to adhesive contact therewith. Second, the remaining foil length is properly oriented in the contemplated changed direction completing the crossover.

Abstract: Preparatory to a printing run, a printed sample, i.e. proof, is produced on a proofing press using the ink and paper substrate contemplated for the printing run so that the printing quality, ink color, and other such aspects can be studied and, if need be, any adjustments made. In the within improved proofing press, the ink film to be tested is transferred from a driven roller to a similarly driven roller carrying the test paper substrate by a pivotally traversable ink-transfer surface of an elastomeric construction material, such that said driven rollers are each powered in rotation at a selected speed simulating the printing speed of the contemplated printing run, and the extent to which the elastomeric transfer surface is allowed to be compressed permits effective simulation of the contemplated printing run printing pressure. Accordingly, the proof sample of the within proofing press contributes to a more accurate forecast of the printing quality, etc. of the contemplated printing run.

Abstract: A reamer held in its required non-rotative condition for effective reaming by a rearwardly disposed key and key way construction, and wherein an elastomeric ring in encircling relation about the reamer maintains, without adverse effect on the holding function of the key and key way, the key in a clearance position within its cooperating key way, to thereby permit adjusting movements in the reamer to correct for misalignment between the reamer and the drilled hole to be reamed.

Abstract: A refuse truck fuel tank shaped to provide, not only an internal fuel storage compartment, but also an external battery-receiving compartment. Thus, for non-tilting bodies, the usual side-by-side positions of the fuel tank and battery (or battery box) suffice and are provided; however, for body types tilted by hydraulic cylinders, adequate room for said cylinders is created by a compact positional arrangement in which the fuel tank is supported in enclosing relation about the battery, i.e. the latter is allowed to project within said fuel tank external battery-receiving compartment, thus significantly lessening the mounting space requirements for said fuel tank and battery.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an inflatable shoe wherein the bottom surface of the sole is substantially flat from the area of the heel to the metatarsal region and turns upwardly in the portion thereof that is forward of the metatarsal region and an inflatable air chamber is located under the arch portion for support thereof and is positioned intermediate the heel portion and the metatarsal region of the shoe.

Abstract: A folding umbrella of the type in which a lower section closes upon an upper section, as both these sections close upon the umbrella rod, and wherein this closing movement is automatically achieved, i.e. is the result of articulating or pivotal movement of the umbrella ribs, rather than being movement that must be manually imparted.

Abstract: A knitting machine of the type using positive contact of a moving tape to correspondingly urge the yarn in feed movement from its source to the machine knitting station, but wherein the movement of a first, comparatively large master tape is effectively transmitted to plural second smaller loops of tape associated with each yarn strand to provide said feed movement thereto. Thus, for example, any spinning oil in the yarn is deposited only on the smaller tape loop and, if it causes rupture thereof, correspondingly limits the loss thereto. This is in contrast to existing feed systems in which belt rupture from the foregoing occurs in the large master tape, and in which other shortcomings associated with using only a single, large master tape also occur.

Abstract: The within method contemplates the administration of a drug, effective as a cerebellar-vestibular harmonizing agent, as a prelude to reading for a patient who is or will become dysmetric dyslexic, the administered drug functioning in a sense like "eyeglasses" to improve the dynamic vision of the patient.In a partially analogous situation, in a person who suffers from motion sickness, commonly known as seasickness, the rocking of the boat or like motion produces an increased or excessive input to his cerebellar-vestibular circuits, with the result that such excessive stimulation causes nauseousness and related adverse effects. In a dysmetric dyslexic-identified patient, while he never experiences symptoms of motion sickness, i.e. nauseousness, during reading, he nevertheless has an overloading and dysharmony (i.e.

Abstract: A fluid pressure operated valve includes a housing into which fits an expansible membrane. The housing is formed with an input aperture and an output aperture each respectively closable by one of a pair of movable flaps. The membrane is coupled to the fluid pressure the application of which causes the expansion of the membrane. This expansion can be controlled to provide on the one hand, regulation of the flow through the valve. Or, on the other hand, the expansion can drive the flaps fully across their respective apertures and cause the membrane to sealingly engage the housing interior to block fluid flow through the valve.This Abstract is neither intended to define the invention nor to limit its scope.

Abstract: Drive means for moving a flat, thin sheet, belt or tape in a straight path without need for guide devices separate from the drive means to limit horizontal wandering of the driven element.

Abstract: A sound or other such alarm which in practice is mounted on a fence so as to signal any attempt to surmount or bypass the fence, such attempt being an alarm condition; such alarm being characterized by its ability to distinguish said alarm condition from non-alarm conditions, thus having minimal false alarms, even though in all instances the alarm basically is triggered into operation in response to vibratory movement of the fence. This ability of the alarm to distinguish between alarm and non-alarm conditions is achieved by requiring a selected number of alarm-operating pulses (i. e. a selected number of vibrations in the fence) before the alarm operates.

Abstract: An arrangement practical by its efficiency and cost of materials, for converting sunlight into electricity using silicon solar cells. The cells are disposed in facing relation such that sunlight in concentrated form, as provided by a cooperating sunlight-gathering lens, impinges thereon and also is inter-reflected between the cells, so that the electrical output is significantly enhanced.

Abstract: As a replacement for a worn out embodiment of a knitting machine feed wheel, the invention contemplates only a partially complete feed wheel construction which is completed using a bearing salvaged from the worn out wheel, thus saving the expense of two bearings as well as providing other benefits.

Abstract: A transmission line filter having two conductors with insulation therebetween. A third conductor of a length related to the wavelength of the signal being filtered is spaced from one of the conductors but electrically coupled thereto. Terminal connectors are located at each end of the filter to interconnect the filter into the regular transmission line of the system in which the filter is being used. The filter can be formed of coaxial cable and can be a single frequency filter a multiple frequency filter of a bandpass filter arrangement. In a filter trap arrangement, one end of the third conductor is conductively connected to the other of the main conductors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination scaffold and utility platform that is adapted to be used with two, at least, spaced apart support members. There is provided a first platform that is positioned on the support members in a spanning relationship therewith. The first platform includes therein a plurality of transverse openings that are spaced apart along the length dimension thereof and in a common plane. A second elongated platform is positioned in a plane above and alongside the first platform. The two platforms are coupled to each other by means of rods, each of which has a first portion that is adapted to be removably inserted in one of the openings in the first platform and a second portion that is spaced above and alongside the openings in the first platform in order to support the second platform. The rods that support the second platform with respect to the first platform are also provided with means for preventing the tilting of the second platform with respect to the first platform.

Abstract: A belt-supported camera carrying case having an outer fabric body or enclosure, and a plastic foam insert which both cushions a camera in its storage position within the case against shock, and also holds the fabric enclosure in a three-dimensional shape to facilitate placement of the camera within the case.

Abstract: A disposable thermometer is provided with an elongated, transparent housing in a first portion of which is formed a plurality of cavities for receiving temperature indicating means that melt at different temperatures when an elongated, thermally conductive carrier is placed in an orifice of the user's body. The temperature indicating means are initially contained in a solid state within openings in the carrier and are discharged therefrom into the cavities by an elastomeric member that is compressed by the sliding action of a cooperating member. In one embodiment of the invention the openings in the carrier are conical.