Abstract: A cell assembly for determining the conductivity and permeability of proppants in simulated subterranean formations comprising a plurality of vertically stacked cell units interconnected such that upon application of a compressive force the compressive force is transmitted equally throughout each of the cell units. Each of the cell units comprises a cell body member having a passageway extending therethrough; a lower piston connected to the cell body member such that one end thereof extends a selected distance into a lower portion of the passageway and an opposed second end extends outwardly therefrom for reciprocal movement within a cell body member of a second cell unit placed therebelow; and an upper piston member positionable in an upper portion of the passageway for reciprocal movement therein in response to force directed thereon, the upper piston member functioning as the lower piston member for a cell unit disposed thereabove.

Abstract: A system for recognizing characters printed in magnetic ink on a document has a write head including a permanent magnet and soft iron pole pieces curving arcuately from opposite poles of the magnet to juxtaposed ends forming a gap underlying a curved, nonmagnetic cap along which a document is moved. The pole pieces are unequally magnetized to provide a component of magnetic induction normal to the upper surface of the cap that has opposite signs on opposite sides of the gap and differing peak values, the peak value to one side of the gap being in the range from 450 gauss to 650 gauss and the peak value on the other side of the gap being in the range from 200 gauss to 340 gauss.

Abstract: A wrench assembly for use in combination with a lug wrench for removing a stud-nut of a double nut assembly from an outer nut, the wrench comprising a wrench member having a nut-receiving opening formed in one end thereof adapted to engage the outer nut; and a retention assembly connectable to a wheel mount so as to stabilize the wrench member on the outer nut and prevent the outer nut from rotating when torque is applied to the stud-nut.

Abstract: An improved well perforating device comprising a body member in the form of a cylindrical pressure vessel containing shaped explosive charges positioned normal to the longitudinal axis of the body member. The perforating device body is systematically shaped externally at the foci of the hollow cones so that both focused and wall expansion energy of the explosive energy of detonation is sufficiently controlled to prevent excessive deformation of the outer diameter of the body member.

Abstract: A calibration apparatus includes a microcomputer-based calibrator unit, functioning separately from a measuring device to be calibrated, and a coupling coil, through which calibration information generated by the calibrator unit is electromagnetically transmitted to the measuring device to which the coil is strapped or otherwise connected. This permits the measuring device to be calibrated without the measuring device being removed from the environment in which it is to make measurements. The methodology of the apparatus permits the measuring device to be calibrated either with standard calibration data, such as whereby the measuring device is calibrated to a factory standard calibration, or with variable calibration data, such as whereby a then-current calibration of the measuring device is "tweaked".

Abstract: An improved sealing ring assembly in which a three-piece ring seal is provided with a residue deposit groove void to accumulate contaminants to minimize clogging between ring members. Mounted on a piston in a pneumatic valve assembly which is actuated by pressure routing effected by selective solenoid energization, the sealing ring assembly improves the reliability of piston actuation in high temperature, high contaminant service.

Abstract: An inflatable article, such as a toy, is provided with an outer protective cover constructable in various selected shapes such as a softball bat, the protective cover defining an interior balloon cavity and having an entry slot for access thereto. A toy balloon in its deflated state is inserted into the balloon cavity and inflated via the nozzle extensive from the entry slot to fill the balloon cavity. The nozzle of the toy balloon is sealed and tucked into the entry slot, and the entry slot is covered by a sealing element. A second bat embodiment is constructed having its handle portion separately constructed and attached to the cover by adhesive.

Abstract: A portable drain cleaning apparatus comprising a payout drum supporting a coil spring snake wound therein and supported for rotation on a support frame, the payout drum being detachable and replaceable with similar drums supporting different sized and configured snakes.

Abstract: An improved wrench for use in combination with a lug wrench for removing a stud-nut of a double cap nut assembly from an outer nut of a wheel assembly, the wrench comprising an elongated body member having a nut-receiving first end portion and a second end portion; a leg member supported by the body member near the opposed second end extending normal to an elongated axis of the body member; and a shoulder assembly supported by the leg member for engaging a portion of the wheel to prevent removal of the leg member when torque is applied to the nut-stud of the double cap nut assembly.

Abstract: Servo data, distinguishable by phase, are stored in concentric servo tracks on a magnetic information storage disk. Each servo track includes a plurality of one type of servo pattern, with consecutive tracks arranged in a repeating sequence of the servo pattern types. For phase recognition, the pattern types further are arranged in a repeating sequence of angular sectors, each sector having a plurality of servo patterns. The servo patterns in a given storage track thus are always angularly offset from the servo patterns in the tracks adjacent thereto, permitting the use of servo patterns radially dimensioned to be greater than the separation distance between adjacent tracks, thereby increasing servo signal reliability and transducer dynamic range.

Abstract: A panel enclosure comprising at least one panel which includes an extruded metal frame for receiving the perimeter portions of a sheet of plastic glazing in a loose fit to allow the plastic glazing to expand and contract therein, and a plurality of parallel cross bars received in opposite sides of the metal frame for supporting the plastic glazing at medial portions thereof.

Abstract: A downstacker assembly in which paperboard blanks, received from a die cutter station, are passed sequentially through a trim removal station, a feed station, a stacker assembly partially disposed in a pit, and a stack retrieval assembly. The stacker assembly is disposed in a drop chute beneath a vacuum conveyor assembly which drops the blanks from the feed station into the drop chute, assisted by a pair of twin blank striker assemblies which selectively separate the blank therefrom. The stacking blanks are tamped using a semiflexible tamper plate assembly against flexible curtains on a descending elevator assembly. A stack staging assembly serves as a temporary cradle to catch the falling blanks once a predetermined stack height is achieved until the stacks can be removed via the stack retrieval assembly. A dunnage holding assembly provides multiple-tier load forming as the stacks are discharged from the downstacker assembly.

Abstract: A light weight cultured marble casket is provided which is aesthetically pleasing in appearance, durable in construction and resistant to deterioration by the elements. The casket comprises a body member having an exterior portion formed of cultured marble and a base member (which cooperates with the body member to form a unitary structure having a cavity formed therein), a closure assembly pivotally connected to the body member for selectively sealing the cavity and for permitting access thereto, and a securing assembly for securing and locking the closure assembly to the body member when the closure assembly is in a closed sealing position. The base or bottom portion of the casket, as well as the interior portion of the body member and the interior portion of the closure assembly, are fabricated of a fiberglass-containing resinous material.

Abstract: A slip sheet removal apparatus for removing a dunnage sheet disposed beneath a paperboard blank stack conveyed by a conveyor assembly, the slip sheet removal apparatus comprising a dunnage sheet removal assembly having a stationary subassembly with roller driven drive belts and a retractable subassembly with guide belts thereon. Fluid actuators selectively raise and lower the retractable subassembly to engage a leading edge of the dunnage sheet as it advances on the conveyor assembly to pull the dunnage sheet underneath the conveyor assembly for storage and later removal. Also, a pivot conveyor assembly receives the paperboard stack from the conveyor assembly to alter the direction of travel thereof if required.

Abstract: Improvements in determining and controlling a continuous hydrogenation process comprising the obtaining of viscosity operating curves and opacity operating curves for comparison to known hydrogen unsaturation curves and plasticity characteristics. With improved hydrogenation equipment for carrying out the continuous hydrogenation reaction in combination with deodorization and autooxidation prevention stations, the present invention provides an overall process and controls for precision hydrogenation of edible oils.