Abstract: A multi-operator grid system for stud welding is disclosed which works in conjunction with a microprocessor controlled single stud welding power supply. The multi-operator grid system utilizes a single multiplexer interconnected with a plurality of weld stations each of which includes an isolator, hand held terminal and stud welding gun. Each hand held terminal working through the multiplexer can program the microprocessor stud welding supply for parameters of pilot arc and welding current energy and cycles. The microprocessor controlled stud welding supply, through the multiplexer, provides read outs to printers and to the hand held terminals of the resultant stud welding parameters such as total welding energy, weld current and the like. The multiplexer, working in conjuction with the microprocessor controlled stud welding supply and the isolators, controls the pilot arc and weld current to the stud welding guns as well as the plunge thereof.

Abstract: A direct telephone dialing ordering system is disclosed wherein a calling customer can order products and/or services from a given vendor without voice interchange. The system operates in a Local Access and Transport Area (LATA) switching network which has Feature Group D services utilizing the 15 digit domestic dialing plan. The system is positioned within the LATA and is assigned a Feature Group D interexchange carrier number. An originating call utilizing the 15 digit domestic dialing plan of the Feature Group D service is directed to the system within the LATA to a point of termination as an interexchange carrier. The system is then free to utilize the remaining 10 digits of the originating call for determination of variables such as vendor, product, grade and the like designations. The Feature Group D Automatic Number Identification (ANI) for the calling customer is likewise passed on to the system for customer identification, credit verification and the like.

Abstract: Welding methods and articles are disclosed for securing railroad rails to supporting surfaces including a retaining stud, an arc shield for use in welding the retaining stud, a rail clip for securing the rail and tools for installing and removing the clip. The retaining stud is a T-shaped stud with a rectangular stem and head, the under surface of which forms an arcuate reaction surface. The stud is welded by the arc stud welding technique in which the method of controlled time and current controls the ultimate weld height and angulation of the stud. The welding is in conjunction with an arc shield, the face of which is complementary to the surface being welded and which includes a weld fillet cavity configured to provide constant weld fillet volume. The rail clip is generally U-shaped with a straight backed heel. In a preferred embodiment, the upper and lower limbs overlie one another and are bifurcated and straddle and cooperate with the stem of the stud.

Abstract: A holder for supporting and securing such items as eyeglasses within a shirt or coat pocket is disclosed. The holder utilizes a hollow holder housing having opposed front and rear walls and relatively narrow side walls. A pivot arm is pivotally secured within the housing and has included therein a movable grip projecting through the front wall which engages a stationary grip secured to the external surface of the front wall. A spring member interconnected between the housing and the pivot arm urges the movable grip into closed position with the stationary grip which grips, in closed position, secure, for example, the temple piece of eyeglasses. A spring clip positioned on the rear wall of the holder housing secures the housing and such items as eyeglasses secured therein within the shirt or coat pocket of the user.

Abstract: An insulating system for walls of furnaces, kilns and the like including apparatus and methods for retaining the system in place. The system includes a crisscross pattern of insulation blankets positioned against the wall, a vapor barrier and high temperature modular insulation blocks positioned against the vapor barrier. The apparatus and methods for retaining the system in place utilize studs welded to the wall upon which the insulation blanket and vapor barrier are impaled and between which are positioned the modular blocks. A block retaining pin with a notched portion midway thereof cooperates with an aperture in the end of the stud permitting the pin to pass through the aperture of the stud piercing the wall of block to retain the block while the pin is rotated to provide an interlock of the notched portion of the pin with the aperture of the stud.

Abstract: A roulette calculator for recording and visually displaying the occurrence and number of winning numerals during the progress of play of a roulette game is disclosed. The calculator includes a keyboard having a key and visual display for each number of a roulette wheel. A power source and electronic circuit means are employed between the keys and visual display means to advance the count in the visual display means upon key stroke of a given key to thus visually display winning numerals and the number of times that numeral was a winning numeral. The layout of the keyboard and color of the keys correspond to the roulette table colors and layout. Additional keys and associated visual displays may be provided to record conditions such as the number of winnings of red vs. black or odd vs. even. The keys and visual displays are positioned within recesses to prevent miskeying.

Abstract: An adjustable piston packing expander for use with conventional caulking gun piston assemblies is disclosed. The packing expander threads onto the piston rod and includes a frusto-conical expansion surface which contacts the inner surface of the packing wherein advanced threading of the packing expander onto the piston rod will adjustably expand the packing into sealing engagement with the gun barrel walls. A set screw locks the packing expander in adjustment relative to the packing. A lock washer keyed to the square piston rod and interlocked to a rear piston rod washer having locking pins extending into the packing and forming a part of the piston assembly interlocks the packing against motion relative to the piston rod.

Abstract: A track lighting system is disclosed for decoratively support and concealing an elongate standard transversely adjustable lighting track and associated track clamp and lighting fixture upon a flat surface such as a common wall or ceiling. A decorative flat panel member or planar member is positioned upon the wall or ceiling and the elongate standard lighting track positioned thereupon. Decorative trim or molding is provided around the opposed side walls and end walls of the planar member as well as around the side walls and end walls of the lighting track. A hollow boxlike track cover member having side walls and an end wall is positioned over the lighting track and associated molding and has cutouts in two of the opposed side walls complementary with the cross section of the lighting track and associated decorative molding.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for securing abrasion resistant members to metallic surfaces to line the metallic surfaces for protection against wear is disclosed. The abrasion resistant members include an aperture therein having a taper in the bottom of the aperture. An end weldable stud of length less than the thickness of the abrasion resistant member is welded through the aperture to the metallic surface to be lined. A cup shaped spring retainer clip having side walls of dimension greater than the aperture and a stud engaging aperture of dimension less than the diameter of the stud is driven over the stud through the aperture of the abrasion resistant member into engagement with the taper of the aperture of the abrasion resistant member to draw the abrasion resistant member into firm securement with the metallic surface. An abrasion resistant plug is secured within the aperture of the abrasion resistant member following installation.

Abstract: Apparatus and method utilized in sewing apparatus for aligning a fabric with multiple needle heads in a sewing operation such as quilting together a backing material, quilting material and cover material having stripes for aligning the stripes with the multiple needle heads of the sewing apparatus consisting of a plurality of crowned split collars selectively positioned along one or more tensioning bars to gather the material for alignment of the stripes with the multiple needle heads.

Abstract: The present disclosure is for improvements to metallic refractory anchors heretofore in use which are of a general S type configuration and which are welded to metallic walls of vessels to secure in place refractory insulation of a high abrasion resistance. The improvements consist of reforming the weld end of the S anchor in a manner to reduce the length to width ratio of the weld end to approximately no greater than 6 to 1 to permit stud welding of the anchor by the stud end welding technique. Additional metallic members are resistance welded to the weld end of the anchor to decrease the length to width ratio to within the range capable of stud welding. The additional metallic members may be formed of separate members or by extended legs of the metal anchor folded back onto a weld projection and resistance welded in place.

Abstract: A game board apparatus of chance is disclosed and includes a game board having a path formed as a series of stations between a starting station and a finishing station and a plurality of stations along which player pieces are moved from station to station. The game further includes a container having forty consecutively numbered balls, a ball placement board, a plurality of chips in the form of coins, a plurality of instruction cards, and a plurality of cards in the form of lottery tickets. Each lottery ticket has spaces bearing numbers from one through forty and two sets wherein one set has three blank spaces and the other set has four blank spaces. During play the players begin at the starting point and are each given a lottery ticket. Each player then selects six lottery ticket numbers from the spaces numbered from one through forty, three single digit numbers and four single digit numbers are also chosen and marked on the blank spaces.

Abstract: A rail insulating pad assembly comprises two pad portions arranged to be located one over each flange of a rail foot, the pad portions, when assembled, having an abutment interface zone which contains at least one capillary path interruption aperture.