Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, measuring flow rates of highly viscous source fluids, having a flow rate wherein a secondary fluid of the same viscosity is injected at a predetermined measurable rate of flow into the stream of source fluid, where the source and secondary fluids are intermixed. The flow rate of the combined fluids is then measured, and the fluid rate of flow of the injected fluid is subtracted from the total flow rate measured, to determine the rate of flow of the source fluid.

Abstract: The invention comprises a form fitting slipcover secured about a side rail of the type commonly found on hospital beds, and having the portion of the slipcover facing the person in the bed padded to protect that person from injurious contact with the side rail, and provides a bolster which is removably attached to the slipcover by means of an elongated sheet of material, preferably of the same material as the rest of the device, such that when the bolster is at rest on the bed, between its occupant and the edge of the bed, it tends to inhibit tossing and turning of the occupant toward the bed rail, and more importantly prevents the patient from inadvertently placing or causing their limbs to be wedged between the mattress frame and the metal support for the side rail, and includes a length of material interconnecting the bolster and slipcover which, in the usual case, is about ten (10) inches in length, and allows the side rail to be placed in the down position without hindrance, due to the face that the bols

Abstract: A long stroke deep well pumping unit which employs a fluid motor connected with a polish rod by using a plurality of belts, fixed at either end, to reciprocate the sucker rod through repeated long strokes with a minimum of stress and shock to the sucker rod during directional change.

Abstract: The present invention includes a specialized tool for finishing drywall surfaces in areas where there is a joinder of those surfaces at an included angle greater than 90.degree.. The tool has an arcuate blade having a handle protruding from its diametral edge, and with a spine extending longitudinal outward from the handle along a radius of the arcuate blade to a point in proximity to the edge of the blade. The blade is of uniform thickness and terminates in a finishing edge which is tapered to a thinner leading edge. Further, the tool has tapered raised portions fanning out from the spine to enhance control and stability of the finishing edge.

Abstract: In a hay baler, or the like, of the type which compresses loose product into bales which are moved along a controlled path to be tied with a binding such as twine. A device for sensing malfunction of the tying apparatus and signaling that malfunction to the operator, or alternatively, automatically shutting down the baler in response to the signal in which each sensing element comprises a series of bridge like members, each one of which is disposed in a longitudinal path down stream of the knotter devices in the direction of flow of the bales, and which are tied to the knotter devices by linkage which transmits motion of the knotter device to the sensing elements. Each sensing element is rotatably mounted to the baler frame and will move in response to movement generated by a malfunction in the corresponding knotter device. The movement of any sensing element trips a signal or shut down, at the operator's option.

Abstract: In a lubricating pump for an internal combustion engine, or the like, wherein discharge pressure is regulated by diverting a portion of the discharge through a separate orifice back to the sump, means defining a diffuser disposed over the separate orifice having a plurality of openings therein in order to break up and diffuse the flow through said orfice to thereby prevent foaming of the lubricating discharge to the sump.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for thinning bunches of young berries comprising a cutter head for housing a cutter. The cutter head is constructed with guides to permit the user to excise selected laterals from the main stem of the bunch without nicking or scraping the main stem, or coming into physical contact therewith except at the tip thereof. The tool includes a handle for controlling the cutter head. The handle serves a double function in that it is also a measuring device which permits the worker to nip off the tip of the main stem touched by the worker doing the thinning process, at a predetermined length.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an appliance for controlling an unstable knee joint in the sagittal, coronal and transverse planes, comprising femoral and tibial cuffs joined by links which are interconnected to provide a novel mechanical joint wherein camming slots are formed in one of the links with cams disposed on the other link, the slots comprising straight segments and arcuate segments so as to provide approximately 8 millimeters of sliding movement between the femur and tibia, followed by relative rotation about the center of radius of the femoral condyle as the leg is flexed. The tibial cuff is conformed about the boney prominence or shin of the tibia to inhibit rotation of the leg beneath the knee within the brace itself.

Abstract: A coupler for joining electrical conduit to a housing including a nipple adapted to receive the conduit and to fit through an opening in the housing with a shoulder in abutment with one side of the housing and either a nut or tang engaging the other side of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a protective cover for a cotton module comprising, in its preferred form, a cap portion adapted to fit about the top of the module, a skirt portion connected to and depending from said cap portion and adapted to encircle the midportion of the module in holding relation and means secured about the perimeter of said skirt for securing the skirt and thus the protective cover about said module to protect the same against wind, rain and other environmental elements.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in apparatus for the automatic periodic sampling of kinetic fluids wherein means are provided for tapping a conduit in which fluid is flowing to divert the samples of the fluid into a sampling plenum where each sample is accumulated under pressure and thereafter discharged into a collection vessel in which several samples may be accumulated under pressure for eventual testing. The invention contemplates the maintenance of each sample under pressure and isolated from foreign environments including ambient air, electrical discharge and the like, and further provides for a failure sensing means capable for detecting system failure and automatically shutting down the system and optionally signalling the failure so that immediate repairs can be effected, thereby minimizing downtime.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine distinguished by its yellow fleshed fruit and deep red coloring which, together with its round shape, depressed apex and firm flesh make the fruit particularly resistant to bruising.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree characterized by a white fleshed, free stone fruit, which is both attractive in appearance and demonstrating good resistance to bruising and a reduced tendency toward browning around bruised areas, and, further, having the characteristic of maturing in the mid-season.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree of a red fleshed, cling stone fruit variety, attractive in appearance and maturing in the mid-season period.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree of a red fleshed, cling stone fruit variety, attractive in appearance and maturing in the late season period.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree characterized by a yellow fleshed, cling stone fruit, which is attractive in appearance and having excellent sugar content and flavor, and, further, having the characteristic and advantage of maturing in the latter part of the late season, thereby becoming marketable at a time when comparable fruit is likely to be less available.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree characterized by a yellow fleshed, cling stone fruit, which is attractive in appearance and having excellent sugar content and flavor, and, further, having the characteristic and advantage of maturing in the early part of the late season, thereby becoming marketable at a time when comparable fruit is likely to be less available.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree characterized by yellow fleshed fruit of the cling stone type and having a maturity period in the latter part of the season, at which time the fruit will have good sugar content and a large size with a rose red base color and a deeper red colored stipules. The pit is freely removed with very few fibers attached and the sum cavity is very small.