Abstract: A building unit for exterior walls and the like comprising a molded block of glass having a recess in the side face which is to face the exterior, the recess having a side wall and an open outer end on which a fresnel lens is disposed, the inner end of the recess having a solar cell disposed therein so that sunlight passing through the fresnel lens impinges on the solar cell for the generation of electric power together with a battery disposed within a cavity molded in the block connected by a circuit to the solar cell for storing the generated electric power for subsequent use as needed in a residence or the like. A further embodiment has attached to the interior wall a black painted duct containing vertical radiant fins. This unit contains a "window" through which the concentrated radiation is directed by the lens arrangement of the side walls and front lens to create a highly energetic radiant impingement upon the black duct heating it.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for automatically regulating a choke valve mounted in a carburetor. The device comprises a housing fixed to the body of a carburetor, a bimetal coil provided in the housing and connected to a choke valve shaft urging the choke valve to a closed or open position, an electric heater device located adjacent to the bimetal coil, and a heat conductive member interposed between the bimetal coil and the heater device. Each surface of the heat conductive member is kept in contact with both the heater device and the bimetal coil. Particularly, the bimetal coil is formed in a conical shape and mounted on a retainer, thus being operable to press the heat conductive member with its compressive spring force so as to receive the heat output from the heater device efficiently and quickly by direct heat conduction.

Abstract: An amplifier for a capacitive load which includes a pair of high-voltage tube output circuits connected in a power output tube arrangement operating in push-pull for driving a capacitive load together with a feedback network connected between the Schmitt arrangement and a pair of transistors interconnected in a complementary difference amplifier circuit, the output of the complementary difference amplifier circuit connected to the driving tube of the power output tube arrangement to provide an amplifier output level having low distortion, positive DC centering and a high order of stability.

Abstract: A machine for wafering bars of quartz or other minerals wherein a plurality of wafers can be manufactured by a simultaneous pass of the machine is provided. The structure comprises a framework, an implement which supports the bars that are to be wafered, in which the implement is rotatably driven, and a cutting spindle having a plurality of cutting implements thereon similarly supported on the framework and similarly driven so as to cut many wafers at a time. Further provided is a mechanism for advancing the cutting mechanism to provide an incremental increase in depth of the cut as the process is being performed. Structure is also included for supporting a goniometer which determines and assures that the correct angulation between the crystals and the cutting utensil exists so as to provide wafers which are properly machined and cut at the specified angle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for degassing water wherein water is introduced into a sealed receptacle in the interior of which is disposed a collapsed flexible bag while a vacuum is applied from a vacuum source to degas the introduced water, the bag interior being subsequently vented to the atmosphere and the degassed water removed from the receptacle interior, the bag being permitted to expand to compensate for the vacuum in the receptacle interior during such water removal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for amusing young children and the like by utilization of correlatives electronically provided for educational benefit. The device includes a housing adapted to be affixed to a safety seat and an automobile within which the child is placed and includes a source of power, a display board which appears to have the visage of a person or the like, and a control panel having plural switches thereon for selected engagement of various groups of lights provided on the visage. By appropriate switching, various aspects of the amusement face can be illuminated.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a container suitably fashioned to serve as a book shelf which is easily stackable and transportable including a six walled container provided with a front wall slidably disposed on said container, a back wall, and a groove running adjacent the back wall along end walls and the bottom wall thereof so that when the container is to be used as a book shelf, the front wall is placed in the groove approximate to the back wall, and when the book shelf is to be used as a container for transporting the books, the front wall is disposed in grooves approximate to a front area of the container so as to contain objects therewithin. Further, these plural containers are provided with interlocking devices for securely interlinking plural such containers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a non-toxic composition for mechanically killing insects and the like wherein an attractant for insects is provided and within the attractant there are a plurality of needled particles mixed therewithin so that when the insect encounters the composition the needled particles lacerate the insect.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a space saving filing cabinet designed to be deployed in a closet. The cabinet is an elongated narrow rectangular solid with a mounting tab on the top which captures the hanger bar in the closet and stabilizer legs pivotally mounted to the bottom of the cabinet which fan out and stabilize the cabinet when in use. Access is gained to the contents of the filing cabinet by withdrawing the inner cabinet from the outer cabinet. The inner cabinet slides forward on tracks mounted inside the outer cabinet. Once extracted the inner cabinet reveals drawers situated on the side face of the inner cabinet. Each drawer is a truncated rectangular box provided with a hinged door and two knobs. Each drawer is mounted within the inner cabinet by wheels which follow grooves located in the inner cabinet, so that the bottom of each drawer will swing outwardly from the inner cabinet providing easy access to the contents of the drawer.

Abstract: A solar collector for use as or on the window frames of a building. In one application, the main window frame is a hollow channel open on the side facing away from the wall of the building and covered, for example, with glass or another transparent cover. Inside the channel are located passages or conduits through which a heat transfer medium, for example water, may be circulated to transfer heat from the channel. The solar collector according to the invention may also be attached subsequently to already existing window frames as well as to existing window sub-frames. The solar collector according to the invention may be so constructed as to blend with the architectural appearance of the building without detriment thereto.

Abstract: An advertising editing system for a video apparatus including a relay for controlling the operation of the video apparatus and a detector for sampling the voltage of the video signal and a comparator for comparing the sampled voltage amplitude with a reference voltage to provide an output voltage signal upon absence of picture information in the video signal for a period of time corresponding to at least one frame to activate the relay and condition the video apparatus during the period of the commercial message.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a safety trench box for use in protecting workmen from cave-ins while operating within an excavated area. The device includes a barrier which surrounds the work area having a depth substantially that of the trench and an opening along one wall of the barrier that allows work to be sequentially fed therethrough. The safety device includes a pair of runners upon which the device is carried so that advancing the safety device can be easily accomplished.

Abstract: A heater for the liquid coolant in an internal combustion engine which includes a tank connected to the engine block for the circulation of engine coolant, the tank having an enclosure within its interior in sealed, heat transfer relationship with the liquid coolant in the tank and outside air is introduced into the enclosure and heated by a burner for subsequent discharge from the enclosure in a heated condition. After the transfer of heat to the liquid coolant, the heated air discharged from the enclosure is conducted to the intake manifold for heating the manifold system prior to engine starting.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a structure for an adjustable digital lock which is mainly characterized by its floating locking piece which controls rotation of a locking barrel, especially the one which can not be opened whenever the position of any lock ring is not proper or the opening method is not proper or when user can open the lock through listening to sounds; in which the number for such an adjustable digital lock can be easily changed by user.