Abstract: A process for manufacturing a microcircuit carrier having resistive or capacitive lead terminations which comprises the steps of preparing a plate-up pattern on the substrate, laying out resistive lead terminations, capacitive lead terminations, or a combination of resistive and capacitive lead terminations, and packaging the carrier. The step of laying out resistive lead terminations comprises depositing resistor material along a resistive pattern, and laser trimming the resistor material to value. The step of laying out the capacitive lead terminations comprises depositing lower capacitor pads, hard anodizing said lower capacitor pads, and depositing the upper capacitor pads.

Abstract: A stand for retaining and polishing artificial fingernails, comprising an L-shaped leg, a plate, a base having a convex head and a device for releasably attaching the fingernails to the head.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector for underwater or other difficult applications includes a female member having a length of optical fiber centrally disposed therein and coupled to a lens at the bottom of a recess containing a generally circular arrangement comprised of a first pair of permanent magnet poles of opposite polarity. The female member has an opposite pair of outer ramp surfaces which terminate in an opposite pair of pin receiving slots. An opposite male member which is relatively easily coupled to and uncoupled from the female member has a length of optical fiber centrally disposed therein and terminating in a lens at an end of the male member within a generally circular arrangement comprised of a second pair of permanent magnet poles of opposite polarity.

Abstract: A vise for holding workpieces for precision machining which allows rapid set up, consistent workpiece orientation during machining and rapid cleanup. A stationary jaw providing a reference surface close to the operator, is removeably attached to a supporting structure. A moveable jaw is translated by a threaded shaft passing through the fixed jaw. Grooves of the supporting structure guide the movable jaw's translation. Axial clamping loads are transmitted from one jaw to the other directly by the threaded shaft rather than the support structure. The grooved supporting structure only provides resistance to moments tending to bend the shaft. The stationary jaw is readily removable allowing reversal, replacement or cleaning. Removal of the stationary jaw allows easy removal of threaded shaft and moveable jaw for replacement or cleaning without unthreading. Very high precision can be obtained by moment resisting design of the jaw assemblies.

Abstract: A surgical deflector or boring tool positioner specifically designed to help orthopedic surgeons in gaining access to hard-to-reach parts of a patient's anatomy and for guiding a drill bit, awl or reamer into a bone. The tool combines a curved blade and a triangular handle. The curved blade is terminated by an arcuate indentation designed to seat on a bone. The triangular handle doubles as a muscle deflector. One of a series of boring guides can be mounted on the blade to direct the tip of the boring tool into the bone at a desired angle. A fiberoptics light may be clipped to the shank of the tool to illuminate the work area.

Abstract: An apparatus for burying filiform objects such as ducts, conduits, cables and the like into the ground. The apparatus has the general appearance of a gasoline-powered manually-driven soil tiller with a V-shaped blade extending into the ground to a predetermined depth. The blade is given a fore-and-aft oscillating movement which temporarily slices a pie-shaped section of the soil as the apparatus progresses over the ground.A chinese finger mounted on the apex of the blade is used to crimp the end of the filiform object which is then pulled under the sliced soil section. Manually controlled clutches allowing the operator to separately activate the forward motion of the apparatus and the vibrating motion of the blade.

Abstract: A variable-stroke, constant-compression, reversible radial pump, the stroke of which may be infinitely adjusted by means of a variable-throw eccentric from a normal-cycle maximum through zero to a reverse-cycle maximum, and the compression of which is maintained constant through the use of a variable-geometry cylinder-head assembly. The cylinder geometry varies when the cylinder head is raised and lowered by means of a synchronized screw arrangement which is coupled through a gear set to the variable-throw eccentric. The variable throw-eccentric comprises a hollow input shaft which is drilled and threaded diametrically. A threaded, splined adjustment shaft is screwed into the threaded diametric hole in the input shaft. Each end of the adjustment shaft is mounted in bearing races which are anchored at diametrically opposed points in a connecting-rod journal.

Abstract: A dumper of the type that attaches to the bed of a pick-up, trailer or the like, and adds the dumping feature to the fixed-bed locomotive, and comprises a bin riding over a set of rollers secured to a framework affixed to the bottom of the pick-up bed.

Abstract: A machine for safely cutting a hole in a pressurized main pipe wall within an attached branch pipe, without requiring temporary main pipe clamps or permanent branch line valves and fittings. The pipe tapping machine is clamped to the branch pipe, providing a temporary seal and self-centering hole cutting guide. A valved port is provided to leak or proof test the branch pipe and sleeve prior to cutting and vent fluid after the hole is cut. Inserts can be provided to adapt to various branch pipe sizes. A hole segment retainer can also be provided to minimize downstream damage to the main pipe. Handles, ratchets and stops are provided to quickly tap the main pipe without damage to the opposite wall.

Abstract: A precision hair clipper for cutting the hair of a subject to a uniform length which comprises a housing defining a flow chamber attachable to a vacuum hose. At the inlet of the housing a pair of reciprocating blades are configured to maintain a constant and equal flow of air through the chamber. Each of the blades is symmetrical to the other and features a row of parallel, sharp-edged slots. The row of slots of each blade is slanted in opposite direction to the row of the other blade so that their lateral oscillation results in a plurality of criss-crossing shearing edge action. The blades are driven by a pair of oppositely phased eccentric cams engaging openings in the blades. Selectable spacing of the clipper in relation to the subject's scalp is provided by a series of snap-on adjustable spacers.

Abstract: A series of protective layers, particularly adapted to application by flame spray processes, provides reliable fouling and corrosion protection against an underwater environment. The construction of the multiple layers provides an underlying galvanic layer and an exposed but intermittent layer providing fouling protection. The two protective layers are electrically insulated by an intervening insulating layer. In the preferred embodiment, the layers are applied by a flame spray process, with partial masking of the final application to provide an intermittent layer. Thickness of layers can be easily varied to provide optimum protection against both fouling and corrosion in a variety of environments.

Abstract: A radio antenna which operates over a broad frequency band, comprising a half-wave antenna tuned to a frequency beyond one cut-off frequency of the desired frequency band and a quarter-wave transformer tuned to a frequency beyond the other cut-off frequency at the other end of said band. The quarter-wave transformer acts as an impedance compensation device by canceling the reactive components of the half-wave antenna such novel reactive cancellation technique provides broadband performance while maintaining the antenna's gain and impedance characteristics.

Abstract: A valve actuator which allows complete isolation, controlled torque actuation, and tamperproof operation of valve by incorporating a magnetic coupling. An actuator cap is shaped to fit over a sealed valve stem. Permanent magnets are attached to the valve stem and actuator cap. The magnets provide a magnetic coupling between the actuator and valve stem and across a static non-magnetic bulkhead. The actuator cap is not physically attached to the valve and can be manually decoupled. The magnetic coupling and decoupling eliminates the need for a dynamic valve stem seal and the corresponding high sealing loads. Decoupling prevents accidental or unauthorized actuation. Safety is also enhanced by elimination of the dynamic seal. New magnetic materials can now provide high torque operation if needed for high pressure applications.