Abstract: A fish-bite indicator has a rotary part which is engaged by a fishing line when the indicator is in use, such that longitudinal movement of the fishing line causes the rotary part to rotate. Sensor means are provided to produce a signal for every rotation or part rotation of the rotary part. A counter is connected to the sensor means and constructed to issue an indicator signal in dependence upon each signal or each given count of signals it receives from the sensor means, the counter being constructed so that the number of each given count is alterable. A manually adjustable member is connected to the counter to enable that count to be altered thereby to enable the sensitivity of the indicator to be varied. The invention also extends to a fish-bite indicator comprising a housing having wall means which define (a) a sealed interior of the housing and (b) an enclosure immediately adjacent to the sealed interior.

Abstract: Derivatives of 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol methyl-2-propionate, preparation method, and therapeutical compositions containing them. Such derivatives have general formula (I).

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition includes decorative polyester glitter flakes. The compositions are designed for use at temperatures low enough that degradation of the glitter is avoided.

Abstract: A light confining cavity collects much of the radiation reflected by a receiver, absorbing it imperfectly, and casts it again on the same receiver or on other receivers by means of an optical system. Only light in a bundle of rays of limited angular spread can escape from this cavity, which allows an entry aperture relatively large. Thus, the irradiance at the entry aperture may be low, and in some cases even lower than the irradiance at the absorber. In this way the requirements for the cavity materials and for the concentrating system feeding light to the cavity can be relaxed. The invention is of special interest in photovoltaic conversion devices because it improves the absorption of the solar cells and achieves higher conversion efficiency for photons of different energies by using solar cells of different materials.

Abstract: A device for reducing the amount of a gas contained in a liquid includes a central core with an inlet channel, an outlet channel, and a transverse channel. A first chamber is formed on a first side of the core for receiving the liquid from the inlet channel, and a second chamber is formed on the opposite side of the core for receiving the liquid after it has passed through the first chamber. Each of the chambers includes a hydrophobic membrane for allowing gas that has separated from the liquid to pass to the atmosphere. The two chambers are arranged such that gas escaping from the liquid rises to the top of at least one of the chambers for any orientation of the device. The device, accordingly, is not dependent on orientation for effectiveness.

Abstract: A process, system and pressure chamber for the automated sterilization of articles, particularly medical or dental instruments is disclosed, which is simple to use and economically efficient by comparison with conventional autoclaves and steam sterilizing system. Steam is generated by the pulsed injection of a controlled quantity of water into a heated boiler whenever it runs dry. The boiler is coupled in a closed-loop system to a relatively small pressure chamber in the form of a cassette that is readily inserted and removed from a holder comprising means for connecting the chamber to a steam inlet conduit and a venting conduit, the latter being closed off during pressurization of the chamber. By automated monitoring of the boiler and chamber temperatures, conditions in the chamber are measured and the boiler and valves in the system controlled to effect a sterilization cycle.

Abstract: A Dynamic Color Separation (DCS) color display system employs signals which provide timing, luminance, and chrominance information of the display output. The display system includes a timing circuit which produces unique signals for correcting errors produced when hue is controlled by the phase of the (S) signal and the degree of saturation with its amplitude. The signals may be applied to known CRT beam guns, and modified guns specific to the generated signals are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process, system and pressure chamber for the automated sterilization of articles, particularly medical or dental instruments is disclosed, which is simple to use and economically efficient by comparison with conventional autoclaves and steam sterilizing system. Steam is generated by the pulsed injection of a controlled quantity of water into a heated boiler whenever it runs dry. The boiler is coupled in a closed-loop system to a relatively small pressure chamber in the form of a cassette that is readily inserted and removed from a holder connecting the chamber to a steam inlet conduit and a venting conduit, the latter being closed off during pressurization of the chamber. By automated monitoring of the boiler and chamber temperatures, conditions in the chamber are measured and the boiler and valves in the system controlled to effect a sterilization cycle.

Abstract: A hat of the type having an adjustable headband is provided with a safety liner which includes a lower edge received in the headband. The safety liner has adjustment means for allowing the length of the lower edge to be reduced in response to a circumferentially applied force of the headband. The safety liner includes cut-out sections and is designed to only partially encircle the head of a wearer. A large cutout is provided for location at the rear of the head of a wearer.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful wooden structural member comprising a pair of elongated flanges each having a surface and a longitudinally extending groove in the surface, the groove having a bottom, and wherein at least one side of the groove is at an angle to the surface such that the groove is tapered from the surface to the bottom; an upwardly projecting compression ridge extending longitudinally along the bottom of the groove; and a web disposed between the flanges and having first and second longitudinal edges, at least one side of the edges being tapered, the edges secured within respective ones of the grooves, and each edge having a longitudinally extending central kerf therein, the depth of the kerfs being greater than the depth of the grooves; and wherein (a) prior to the insertion of the edges into the grooves, (i) the thickness of each edge at its extremity is not greater than the width of the bottom of the groove, and (ii) the thickness of each edge at a distance from its extremity equal to th

Abstract: Equipment for melting a used injection needle includes a pair of movable contacts (2) and a fixed contact (3) between which electric voltage is applied. A short-circuit detector (4), determines when the movable contacts (2) and the fixed contact (3) are short-circuited by a used injection needle (9), and a timer (5) produces a signal during the period in which the short-circuit detector (4) produces a signal. An electromagnet drives the movable contacts (2) together to secure the used injection needle (9) to decrease the contact resistance between the movable contacts (2) and the used injection needle (9) and to allow a large electric current to flow in the used injection needle (9) in a stable manner.

Abstract: A furnace for the production of silicon metal or a silicon containing alloy includes a charge feed tube for supplying a silicon containing charge to a reaction zone. Silicon monoxide gas generated in the reaction zone is allowed to rise through the tube and is combined with natural gas that has been introduced into the top of the tube. The natural gas and the silicon monoxide combine to form silicon carbide which is carried back into the furnace with the charge.

Abstract: A portable backstop has a vertically upstanding inverted first U-shaped frame including legs supported on a base and a second, smaller, U-shaped frame pivoted from an intermediate point of the legs of the inverted U-shaped frame. The frames support a bag-shaped mesh net for receiving a ball. When the backstop is unfolded for use, the second U-shaped frame extends outward and the net, attached around the upper perimeter of the frames, forms a pocket for receiving a ball. The second U-shaped frame folds upward against the first frame for transportation and storage. The backstop may be used indoors or outdoors.

Abstract: A tray for transporting and displaying merchandise includes a bottom for supporting the merchandise, a sidewall for retaining said merchandise on the bottom, and foot members which are capable of engaging another, vertically adjacent tray. The sidewall includes a first side portion which is mounted for movement between a first position for retaining the merchandise on the bottom and a second position for permitting the merchandise to be removed. During shipment, the sidewalls are vertical to retain the merchandise. After the tray has reached its destination, the sidewalls are lowered to display the merchandise and permit it to be removed from the tray by the customer.

Abstract: A cutter drum has a sump ring and a plurality of vanes, the exterior surfaces of the sump ring and vanes being substantially smooth. The vanes and sump ring contain holes for receiving cutting bits for cutting material to be mined, the cutting bits being removably mounted in the holes. Retaining blocks are removably mounted in the vanes or sump ring for engaging a base portion of the cutting bit and retaining the cutting bit in the cutting drum.