Abstract: A distributed data processing system and method for intertransmission of information signals between a central processor and one or more remote computer controlled terminals which includes inputting information signals to the processor and remote terminals for generation of information data at the processor and remote terminals respectively, addressing each of the remote terminals by generation of unique address data at the processor, directing a function of an addressed remote terminal by generation of identifiable function data at the processor and informing the processor of the status of the addressed remote terminal by generation of identifiable status data at the terminal in response thereto, developing complementary data in conjunction with the generation of address, function, status and information data, transmitting the address, function and status data with the complementary data thereof between the processor and remote terminals, transferring the information data and complementary data thereof betwe

Abstract: A light fixture having an optically diffusive viewing element having a viewing area across which apparent uniform brightness is achieved from a conventional light source and reflector by utilization of a light aperture. The light aperture comprises a tralucent substrate to which a plurality of reflective surfaces are affixed so as to partially redirect light incident thereon back to the reflector. Apparent uniform brightness of the light fixture viewing area is derived by a unique method of dividing the light from the light source into varying portions of direct and indirect illumination through the light aperture as well as direct illumination from the light source and indirect reflection from the reflector to the viewing area.

Abstract: A fluid treating apparatus comprising an elongated non-magnetic tube having opposite ends. An insulated wire is wound in multilayered closely packed helical fashion about the tube between its opposite ends. The adjacent turns of the wire are electrically insulated from each other and the tube. The wound wire is enscapsulated in a protective covering which envelopes the wire and a portion of the non-magnetic tube. In a specific embodiment, an indicator is incorporated with the device to indicate when the wire is energized.

Abstract: A material dispenser for dispensing a flowable material from a non-pressurized reservoir having a bore therethrough. A resilient pinch-off tube is removably fitted within the bore. The flowable material reservoir is connected to one end of the tube. At least one dispensing nozzle or needle is coupled to the other end of the tube. Within the dispenser is a mechanism for selectively squeezing the tube to force selected amounts of the flowable material out the needle, and then to draw material from the reservoir into the tube to fill the tube and/or any residual amount of the material in the needle back away from the distal end of the needle thereby to eliminate dripping.

Abstract: A movable roof-supported scaffold support which comprises front and rear vertical frame members which are detachably connected by a plurality of spaced-apart connectors. At least three spaced-apart pairs of wheels are mounted on the support. One wheel of each pair is adjacent to the front frame member; the other wheel being remote therefrom. A scaffold connector assembly is secured to the front vertical frame member.

Abstract: An apparatus for distributing measured amounts of particulate material. A feed source is connected to a material conduit which leads to a receptacle. A monitoring assembly maintains the desired level of material in the receptacle. In a particular application, the apparatus distributes measured amounts of animal feed from a feed source into a feed trough accessible to feeding materials.

Abstract: An essentially linear polymer having a plurality of amide, imide and ester groups therein, which is the condensation product of (1) at least one polycarboxylic acid imide-forming reactant, (2) at least one ethylenically unsaturated polycarboxylic acid carboxypyrrolidone-forming reactant, (3) at least one polycarboxylic acid ester-forming reactant, (4) at least one glycoly, (5) at least one other polyfunctional hydroxyl compound, and (6) at least one polyfunctional amino compound having at least one primary amine group thereon. The equivalent molar ratio of the functional hydroxyl groups of the glycols and hydroxyl compounds to the functional ester-forming carboxyl groups of the acid reactants is from about 1.0 to 1 to about 3.0 to 1.

Abstract: Decorative jewelry which may be worn on the skin of the wearer. The jewelry has a decorative portion and a flexible and resilient pad secured to the back side of the decorative portion by which the jewelry is attached to the skin of the wearer. The decorative portion, in specific embodiments, may be a precious stone or an artificial stone or a look-alike, which in one embodiment changes color in response to the amount of body heat transferred from the wearer.

Abstract: A seed corn dryer apparatus comprising an exterior shell secured to a foundation. The exterior shell includes a pair of side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, and a roof. A pair of interior walls are secured to the foundation within the exterior shell in a generally parallel and spaced-apart fashion from the side walls. A plenum, divided into upper and lower plenums, is contained between the interior walls. A storage area is contained between the interior walls and side walls. Air can circulate between the upper and lower plenums only through the storage area.

Abstract: A drapery hanger comprising a hanger member having a neck portion and a pair of arms connected thereto extending in opposite directions from the neck portion. Two adjustable collars are connected to and supported by these arms. These adjustable collars are capable of holding draperies just below the pleated portions thereof when folded in an accordion fashion. The hanger member can be supported by a horizontal rod or the like so that the draperies connected thereto depend therefrom and are maintained in a wrinkle free condition.

Abstract: A bi-directional pump having a pump housing, an inlet communicating with one end of the housing, an outlet communicating with the other end of the housing, an impeller within the housing adjacent the inlet, a baffle plate within the housing adjacent the outlet, a shaft extending through the inlet and journaled in the baffle plate, the impeller being secured to the shaft for rotation with the shaft, the impeller having vanes extending radially from the shaft both the impeller and the baffle plate and being spaced from the interior of the housing, whereby fluid flows through the inlet, radially outwardly of the impeller, radially inwardly of the baffle plate, and through the outlet. In a specific embodiment, a pump stage can be positioned on both sides of a motor, and the motor rotor and the impeller of each pump can be secured to the same shaft for rotation, the shaft being journaled in the baffle plates of the pump stages.

Abstract: The invention is comprised of a plurality of parallel spaced-apart stud members with a plurality of blocks positioned between adjacent stud members. A plurality of straps are positioned around alternate stud members to form a lattice assembly. When the straps are tightened, the blocks are held within the lattice assembly. The entire lattice assembly is surfaced with a layer of concrete, plaster, or other suitable building material to provide a load bearing building structure. Providing that the surface material can withstand the abuses of weather, the building structure of the invention may be used for exterior walls and roofs. In a specific embodiment in which the blocks are of a foamed polystyrene insulating material the invention provides a better insulated building structure that conventional construction.