Abstract: An insulated container for keg beer having at least one of the following improvements: a securement for a spigot of a keg tap, a pocket for beer cups, and an airflow passageway to allow air flow into the container when the keg is removed.

Abstract: A sheet material container, which, when observed, gives a uniform geometric appearance. The appearance of the container of the present invention is accomplished through the use of an oval-shaped base section and an oval brim spaced by a lateral wall. These cooperate to provide lateral, opposed, crescent-shaped pockets which hold an oval-shaped sheet material.

Abstract: The invention provides precast concrete diaphragms for placement between the longitudinal beams of a bridge. Ends of the diaphragms have pockets to receive concrete for tight joints between longitudinal bridge beams and the diaphragms. The longitudinal bridge beams are prestressed against the diaphragms. There is a plicable material between the beams and the diaphragram.

Abstract: A kit, from which a stove, a heater, and a lantern can be assembled from a minimum of components. Toward accomplishing this, components of the kit can be used in the assembly of more than one of the options stove, heater, and lantern. Thus, a straight valve/aspirator unit of the kit serves for all three options, and a burner and elbow serves in both of the options stove and heater.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining gas content in a liquid metal. The apparatus includes a hollow tubular probe having one end for disposal in the liquid metal, and the other end connected to a housing containing a gas sensing element. A hollow piston is located in the hollow probe for disposal in the liquid metal through the end of the probe disposed in the liquid metal, the piston having a lower porous end. A solenoid coil having a plunger translatable in the coil is connected to means mechanically connecting the plunger to the piston for vertically moving the piston in the liquid metal.

Abstract: An article, such as an apparel, bears a laminated image in a transparent window. The article has, for instance, a transparent window on the outside and an opening inside for inserting an image-bearing panel into a pouch for displaying the image through the window. The article may be reversible, in which case it may carry a panel having images on two sides, the panel being visible through transparent material either inside or outside the apparel.

Abstract: A vehicle antitheft system utilizing the parking brake of a vehicle. If the primary parking brake release mechanism is operated for releasing the brake, the parking brake does not release, because it continues to be held by a secondary system, which is under security control. The system includes a remote control unit for setting the parking brake from locations away from the vehicle.

Abstract: Brake rotors each having a brake ring, first and second opposing braking surfaces, and inner and outer peripheral surfaces connecting the braking surfaces. A plurality of apertures may be disposed through the brake ring, extending between the two braking surfaces. A ceramic coating, for providing thermal insulation, is disposed at least on the two braking surfaces. In one preferred embodiment, the brake ring is formed from a composition comprising a substantial proportion of titanium.

Abstract: A wireless alarm system for generating alarm signals discernible to the hearing impaired. The system includes a detection unit having a smoke or carbon dioxide detector which generates a signal upon sensing the occurrence of smoke or carbon dioxide. A transmitter in the detector unit generates a wirelessly transmitted signal. A receiving unit worn on the body of a person includes a receiver and receives the signal generated by the transmitter. An alarm in the form of a vibrator is coupled with the receiver and generates a vibration discernible to the body of the user. A second alarm operates, or not, depending on whether the person acknowledges the vibrator.

Abstract: The invention provides means and methods to erect and plumb a precast concrete post in a concrete footing embedment. In a method of the invention, the base of a post is connected with mounting hardware to a partial footing, followed by the pouring of a footing remainder around the base of the post and around the hardware. A post of the invention has an upper section and a base; the base contains a mounting hole. The post maintains essentially the same footprint from the upper section to the base. A post and panel structure of the invention is characterized by a post secured in a two-part footing, in which a secondary footing securely captures the post in the footing.

Abstract: Concrete barriers are on a prestressing strand running through the barriers. The prestressing strand may serve to move the barriers together to compact a pliable joint material between the barriers. Following joint compaction, the barriers may be held in place by anchoring to a foundation.

Abstract: An article holder of the invention has a forked shoe and a drawer, the shoe and drawer being coordinated with one another on a wall base, such that the shoe serves as a lid for the drawer, when the drawer is in its in-position. The fork of the shoe extends beyond the drawer in the in-position, so that an article supported in the fork may block movement of the drawer out of the in-position. A special locking structure is provided to close the fork and transmit force to stress the fork legs uniformly in tension. The wall base is equipped with a special mounting system comprised of a pocket, which grasps a fastener head of a first fastener shank in a slot adjoining its opening, and a hole through a second fastener may be driven, once the head of the first fastener is grasped. The wall base may have a silhouette suggesting a type of article which may be supported in the holder.

Abstract: A system and method for computer controlled flexible manufacturing of aluminum articles having patterns thereon is disclosed. The pattern is digitized or otherwise reduced to computer-readable format and then printed onto an aluminum article under computer control. The pattern is preferably printed using an ink jet, dot matrix color printer which has been modified to feed the aluminum substrate in an essentially flat manner. The pattern can be sealed within the anodized coating of the aluminum article for permanence.

Abstract: A composite metallurgical product includes a roll cast aluminum alloy core and a filler material bonded on the core. Assemblies joined by filler material are formed from this product by heating to flow the filler material into joints and subsequent solidification of the filler material in the joints. The composite product is made in several ways, including lamination at roll caster rolls, and lamination or thermal spraying at the exit side of a roll caster. The invention additionally provides for an angulation rolling method for varying percent of cladding on the composite, and a high-manganese aluminum alloy useful as core material in brazing sheet clad with aluminum-silicon brazing alloy.

Abstract: An industrial waste management facility (IWMF) for disposing of spent potlining includes a co-current gas-fired rotary kiln for containing a molten pool of spent potlining throughout the entire length of the rotary kiln from the inlet to the outlet, an ash quencher and cooler for receiving molten residue from the discharge end of the rotary kiln, a secondary combustion chamber, and a down-draft transition chamber for channeling discharge gases from the rotary kiln to the secondary combustion chamber. Pneumatic injection slingers feed and distribute spent potlining into the inlet end of the rotary kiln. A discharge dam provides a predetermined average depth of molten bath material in the rotary kiln over its entire length. A blended ratio of comminuted materials injected through the pneumatic injection slinger feeder is adjusted and controlled in response to signals received from a radiative optical kiln bath temperature measurement system.

Abstract: A method of manufacture including bringing seed and aluminum hydroxide together in an aqueous medium and hydrothermally digesting for producing boehmite at the expense of the aluminum hydroxide is described. Also disclosed is a process for forming a ceramic body from colloidal boehmite and alpha alumina. Alpha alumina is added to ultimately produce a seeded gel containing microcrystalline boehmite, the seeded gel capable of being sintered at a low temperature to produce a ceramic product. The colloidal boehmite may be purified by ion exchange to remove alkali metal ions.

Abstract: An alpha/beta titanium alloy having improved fatigue crack growth resistance can be prepared through a thermomechanical process using a three-step thermal treatment. The first step includes a heat up and hold at a temperature above the beta transition temperature, while the second step is a stabilization treatment which includes a heat up and hold below the beta transition temperature, in the alpha/beta range. The third thermal treatment is an aging treatment. The invention is particularly useful in preparing forged parts for aircraft.

Abstract: A device for the dispensing of tape includes a spindle for carrying a roll of tape, a cuter for severing tape pulled from the roll, and a clip for clipping the spindle and cutter to an article of clothing. In another aspect of the invention, a device is provided which includes a plate, a core extending laterally from one side of the plate, and a clip on the other side of the plate.

Abstract: A glass repair method which provides for illumination of breaks, followed by penetrating of bonding material into the breaks. Apparatus for accomplishing the illumination is included. The apparatus includes means by which a light can be secured on the inside of a windshield to improve visibility of a break, such that a technician can work on repair of the break on the outside of the windshield.

Abstract: This invention is characterized by working which improves metal formability. This is contrary to the usual result of working metals, where formability decreases during working.