Abstract: A wind deflector having a movable fairing is mounted on the tractor cab of a tractor-trailer combination to allow for the reduction of wind resistance during movement of the vehicle. The deflector which may be mounted directly to the cab or a stationery wind deflector has a fairing which pivots between operative positions which direct the air to reduce wind resistance and the rest position where the fairing has no substantial effect on wind resistance. Alternative methods are provided to move the fairing from its rest position to its operative position, including use of an air bag inflated by wind generated during movement of the vehicle or an air cylinder. The deflector is designed to be deployed during movement of the vehicle and may include the ability to change its operative position during movement of the vehicle.

Abstract: A carrier head which rides a rail is provided such that when connected by a load carrying member to a second carrier head on a second rail lateral movement is facilitated between the carriers to adjust for differences in distance between the rails. The carrier head has a surface for bearing the load while a pin positioned above the load supporting surface passes through a load bearing connector which permits movement of the load longitudinally.

Abstract: Described is an electrode assembly comprising;a. a porous electrode having a first and second exterior face with a cavity formed in the interior between said exterior faces thereby having first and second interior faces positioned opposite the first and second exterior faces;b. a counter electrode positioned facing each of the first and second exterior faces of the porous electrode;c. means for passing an oxidant through said porous electrode; andd. screening means for blocking the interior face of the porous electrode a greater amount than the blocking of the respective exterior face of the porous electrode, thereby maintaining a differential of oxidant electrode surface between the interior face and the exterior face.The electrode assembly is useful in a metal, halogen, halogen hydrate electrical energy storage device.

Abstract: An inner diameter chuck which has a cup shaped holder with a concave face joined by the interior side of the face to a base portion. The holder will flex upon movement of an actuator against the lip of the cup to change the outer diameter along the forward side portions of the cup so to allow for engagement and disengagement of a workpiece.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling panel assembly particularly where one side of the panel is a mirror. The assembly to be suspended from supports. On the panel is a hanger, and a locking member is pivotally joined to the hanger. The locking member has a stable position which allows it to be hung from the supports. The locking member is pivotable out of its stable position to a second stable position which allows the panel to be removed from the support.

Abstract: An engine fuel heater for an internal combustion engine where the fuel entering the carburetor is kept at a pre-determined temperature regardless of ambient air conditions. The device includes a heat exchanger for transferring heat from the hot water of the engine to the gasoline, a read station where the temperature of the gasoline is read, a bi-metal thermostat responsive to the read station which controls whether a vacuum is maintained inside a vacuum chamber, the presence of a vacuum within the vacuum chamber controlling whether water flows into the heat exchanger.

Abstract: Described is an adhesive assembly containing a first adhesive and a second adhesive which is of a different strength or chemical composition than the first adhesive and positioned between the first and second adhesives is a barrier means for preventing contamination of the respective adhesives or the substrates to which they adhere wherein the combination of the adhesives includes a spongy or foam layer. Also described is a method of adhering together a plurality of substrates employing the adhesive assembly.

Abstract: Described is a method of activating a carbonaceous electrode comprising the steps;1. Providing a negative electrode and a carbonaceous positive electrode spaced apart from each other;2. Providing an aqueous electrolyte with a current carrying water soluble material therein; and3. Closing the circuit and passing a current between the positive and negative electrodes through the electrolyte thereby generating oxygen for a period of time sufficient to activate the positive electrode.The electrodes are useful in a metal halogen electrical energy storage device.

Abstract: A tower for a wind generator made up of a plurality of segments where each segment fits into the one below it and is adjustable relative that lower segment. The lower segment is anchored in the ground and includes a stirrup which holds the lowest section of the tower a distance above the bottom of the hole so that when cement is poured into the hole to anchor the tower, the cement flows up into the interior of the tower to give additional support. Adjustment means in the form of set screws are provided where each pair of sections join to allow alignment of the sections to vertical.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher holder for holding a fire extinguisher adjacent a support having a cylindrical container open at each end for receiving the fire extinguisher therein and having inner and outer wall surfaces, said outer wall surface being secured to a mounting means such as a pair of straps for retaining the container adjacent the support despite abutment by environmental objects and having supporting means secured to the base of the container for retaining the fire extinguisher therein.

Abstract: Described is a method for decreasing the air pollution resulting from the application of paint by applying an organic solvent based paint and a water miscible organic solvent based thinner to a substrate thereby forming a gaseous effluent comprised of a mixture of air and gaseous organic solvent and gaseous thinner and passing the gaseous effluent into a gas absorbing means comprised of a non-reactive liquid solvent. Also described is a novel completely water miscible organic based solvent thinner.

Abstract: A method for emptying a catalytic converter where a container is attached to the fill hole of the converter such that a nozzle attached to an air line is inserted within the bed area of the converter. A vacuum source is turned on inducing negative pressure within the container and an air line is attached to the nozzle. The negative pressure results in a first air flow for carrying pellets from the bed area into the container while the air line passes through the nozzle in a jet stream of air and dislodges any particles remaining in the bed area so that they may flow into the container along with the first stream of air.An apparatus for performing the above described method is also described.

Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US79/00526 Sec. 371 Date July 23, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date July 23, 1979 PCT Filed July 23, 1979 PCT Pub. No. WO81/00096 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 22, 1981Described is an aqueous dispersion coating composition consisting essentially of an epoxy powder paint and a water carrier wherein the water has dissolved therein a water soluble nonionic surfactant in an amount ranging from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight (PBW) of the dry epoxy material and a dispersing agent in an amount from about 0.01 to 10 PBW of the dry epoxy material, wherein the pigment volume concentration of the coating composition is at least 10. Also described is a method of coating formed fiber reinforced plastics, such as sheet molding compound.

Abstract: Relates to a combination carpenter's portable power operated hand saw and table saw in which the hand carrying case forming the table of the combination approximates in size that of travel suitcases and similar forms of luggage. The case is provided interiorly with guides for receiving and removably suspending a power driven hand saw in inverted or upside down relationship to the normal usage of the portable saw such that the blade of the saw is projectionable through a slot in the top of the case for cutting purposes. Means is provided inside the case for withdrawing the blade from the slot through which it projects when not in use and for tilting the blade to selection positions for making inclined cuts. Means is provided externally of the case for guiding the work product being cut, the guiding member for this purpose being slidably movable varying distances from the plane of the blade. Means is also provided for knock down packaging of the parts of the case for shipping purposes.

Abstract: A centering for casting concrete roofs comprising a rectangular steel construction including at least two longitudinal girders (1, 2) and a plurality of spaced cross beams (3) welded thereto constituting a support of a flat form board for casting. According to the invention, each one of said cross beams (3) is provided, at least at one end of the centering, with an extension arm (9) which can be moved lengthwise of the cross beam to adjust the total width of said steel construction so that it may be adapted to meet the requirements of supporting form boards with varying widths (FIG. 1).

Abstract: Described is a rubber composition comprising dibromopolybutadiene and the reaction product between aliphatic polyamines and polycarboxylic acids or anhydrides. The compositions are preferably used as low temperature adhesives or sealers.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a coating composition comprising a dispersion, solution or suspension of a coating composition containing a nitrogen containing organic material which when heat cured contains at least 75% less amine value than present in the material prior to curing.The present invention also concerns a method of electrodepositing a film forming substance onto a substrate by employing an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte therebetween comprising the steps:A. providing an aqueous electrolyte containing said composition described above;b. closing the circuit between the anode and the cathode; andc. depositing the film forming composition on the cathodic substrate.

Abstract: Described is a one package adhesive stable at ambient temperature and pressure comprising;a. a liquid phase comprising a polymerizable epoxy resin in the liquid state, an organic plasticizer capable of solubilizing the epoxy resin in an amount sufficient to impart flow to the adhesive;b. a solid phase comprising a carboxy reactive polyvinyl chloride and an effective catalytic amount of the reaction product of a saturated aliphatic polyamine and a saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid or anhydride or an aromatic or cycloaliphatic acid or anhydride. The one package adhesive is capable of being stable for long periods of time without curing thereof and is useful as an adhesive for securing metallic substrates.

Abstract: Described is an electrode assembly comprising;a. a porous electrode having a first and second exterior face with a cavity formed in the interior between said exterior faces thereby having first and second interior faces positioned opposite the first and second exterior faces;b. a counter electrode positioned facing each of the first and second exterior faces of the porous electrode;c. means for passing an oxidant through said porous electrode; andd. screening means for blocking the interior face of the porous electrode a greater amount than the blocking of the respective exterior face of the porous electrode, thereby maintaining a differential of oxidant electrode surface between the interior face and the exterior face.The electrode assembly is useful in a metal, halogen, halogen hydrate electrical energy storage device.