Abstract: An improved gauge, such as a floor scale. The gauge includes a vertically suspended mainspring having a bracket for hanging and providing support to the mainspring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid electrolyte consisting essentially of cerium oxide for a fuel cell. In addition, this solid electrolyte is prevented from becoming reduced under the effect of a fuel gas of a fuel cell. The present invention also relates to a method for producing this solid electrolyte and to a high-temperature-type fuel cell utilizing this solid electrolyte. This solid electrolyte for a fuel cell comprises:(a) a specifically-shaped solid electrolyte consisting essentially of cerium oxide; the solid electrolyte having a fluorite-type structure and oxide-ionic conduction; and(b) a perovskite-type oxide having an ABO.sub.3 -type composition, which is a solid electrolyte of proton/oxide-ionic mixed conduction and is bonded as a membrane on a part of the surface of the solid electrolyte consisting essentially of cerium oxide, in which(i) A of the "ABO.sub.3 " represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth metals; and(ii) B of the "ABO.sub.

Abstract: A steam valve seal for a steam iron comprising: a hollow cylindrical base disposed within an opening defined by a steam chest cover plate of the iron, the base receiving a steam valve of the iron; an annular middle portion disposed between the base and an outer annular wall having a downwardly extending annular shoulder; the annular shoulder disposed in an annular channel defined by the steam chest cover plate; and an annular groove defined by and disposed between the annular middle portion and the outer annular wall, the annular groove receiving an annular clip disposed within the iron which holds the seal against the steam chest cover plate. Shrinkage of the steam valve seal causes the cylindrical base to tighten against the steam valve and causes the annular middle portion and annular shoulder to tighten against the steam chest cover plate.

Abstract: A humidifier comprising a bucket housing, a fan for producing a flow of air between an inlet port and an outlet port defined by the humidifier, a motor having a shaft disposed within the humidifier, and an impeller assembly coupled to the shaft of the motor, the impeller assembly comprising a hollow stem extending into the bucket housing and having longitudinal ribs disposed within the stem, and a disk disposed on an upper end of the stem, the disk defining an inner annular shoulder, an outer annular shoulder, a circumferential edge and a plurality of circumferentially spaced apertures disposed between the inner and outer annular shoulders.

Abstract: This invention relates to exterior building wall systems utilizing multiple wall panels forming horizontal and vertical wall joints. Each individual wall panel consists of an essentially flat exterior facing member and four perimeter members structurally connected to the facing member. The design of the perimeter members and the combination of differential pressure seals and pressure equalized seals enable the system to prevent water from infiltrating into the building. In addition, this invention is easily disassembled and saves much time and expense.

Abstract: A system is provided, wherein the watertight performance of exterior wall perimeters is addressed such as the perimeters of a window, a door, or a curtain wall system. The perimeter sealant lines are classified into P.E. Seal bordering no differential air pressure and D.P. Seal bordering a differential air pressure. Long lasting watertight performance is accomplished by using P.E. Seal in the area of the water path and D.P. Seal away from the water path. The design is accomplished by using combinations of an inner transition member, an exterior perimeter member, pressure equalization holes, and pressure equalized wall cavities.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separable attachment of an epithesis to a bone. Osseointegrated fixtures with internal threads are implanted into the bone with said fixtures being accessible from the outside. Removable screws, each with a head protruding outwards, are inserted into the fixture to enable an epithesis, manufactured from soft elastic material, to be fixed upon the head.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a gas injection nozzle which is used for pouring liquid metal and which is prevented from being blocked in the course of continuous casting. According to the present invention, a gas injection nozzle for pouring liquid metal is provided, wherein(a) the nozzle consists of a porous refractory,(b) the circumference of the nozzle is surrounded by an iron shell which has a gas injection pipe, a band-like space (referred to as a gas pool hereinafter) which extends along the circumference of the nozzle perpendicular to an axis of the nozzle between the porous refractory and the iron shell, and(c) the gas pool is formed as a wavy, band-like space along at least one portion of the circumference of the nozzle.

Abstract: A method for processing digitized ultrasonic signals originating from an ultrasonic probe for the storage and later reconstruction of the ultrasonic signals from the stored data. Each half-wave from the digitized data is stored as the maximum amplitude, polarity sign, and location on the time axis of the wave. Reconstruction of the signal from the stored data is effected by constructing a series of 180.degree. cosine curves from the stored data and connecting each successive cosine curve with the previous cosine curve.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting at least two leg members to form a table leg assembly, comprising: a tab bracket disposed on each of said leg members; at least two ganging brackets matingly engageable with said tab brackets; and connecting means for removably connecting said ganging brackets with said tab brackets.