Abstract: A rotary cutting attachment for removing linoleum, tile, mastic, grout, adhesive and the like from floors. The cutting attachment includes a drive plate, an elastomeric ring, a cutter head, a block plate, six cutter blocks and three cutter inserts per cutter block. The elastomeric ring separates the drive plate from the cutter head and allows the attachment to adjust to the contour of the floor. The drive plate and the cutter head have sets of gears which mesh to transfer rotation of the drive plate to the cutter head. In turn, an offset member of the cutter head mates with an offset bore of the block plate to transfer rotation of the cutter head to the block plate. The six cutter blocks are removably mounted to the block plate and three cutter inserts are removably mounted to each cutter block. Typically, three cutting attachments, each driven by a hydraulic motor, are utilized in concert to remove a floor covering.

Abstract: An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example. The article forming system includes a male die and a female die. A sheet of material is automatically moved to a loaded position between the male and female dies and then the male and female dies are moved to a forming position for forming the article. The formed articles are automatically stacked.

Abstract: A water cooled engine includes a thermostat interposed in a water flow passage way. The thermostat operates a valve which opens and closes to regulate the temperature of water. A bypass structure assembly is associated with the thermostat for permitting the flow of water through the thermostat to be controlled by the valve in the thermostat in an operating position of the bypass structure assembly and for bypassing the thermostat in a bypass position wherein water flows through the flow passageway bypassing the thermostat. A bypass position assembly is associated with the bypass structure assembly for positioning the bypass structure assembly in the operating position and in the bypass position.

Abstract: A top-entry check valve having a seat, cage, disc and removable bonnet utilizes threaded fasteners to prevent movement of the seat, cage and disc in the downstream direction. An annular shoulder in the valve body prevents movement of the seat, cage and disc in the upstream direction. The disc has a hinge pin which is cradled in hinge pin supports of the cage. Removal of the bonnet allows access to the valve chamber for replacement of the seat, cage, disc or threaded fasteners.

Abstract: A fine-needle aspirator for collecting a biosample from a subject into a closed sterile system. The aspirator is adapted for use with a variety of needles and comprises a motor driven pump capable of continuous suction in a biosample collection system. The biosample collection system may comprise a biosample connector such as elastomeric tubing in communication with the needle and a collection space in a biosample container whereby a biosample collected by the needle may be transferred to the collection space. A flushing substance flushes the biosample through the biosample collection system. Additives may be added to the biosample after collection in order to treat, preserve or analyze the biosample.

Abstract: A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the stretched condition, the strip of material extends in a substantially straight line. In the unstretched condition, each segment of the strip of material is formed into a curved segment for making a ruffle or bow.The present invention also contemplates the use of an adhesive or cohesive for holding the strip of material in the form of the bow.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for disarming a pipe bomb wherein one of the end caps of the pipe bomb is knocked off with a sudden blow, such that the pipe bomb will be spun around somewhat in circles and the powder and/or contents employed in the bomb will be thrown out without detonation. The apparatus employs an explosively driven piston, acting like a hammer, with the explosive driving the piston, being detonated using a time delay fuse.

Abstract: The impellor of a blood pump is supported by permanent magnets on the impellor and pump housing and stabilized by an electromagnet on the housing. A control circuit supplies current to the electromagnet to maintain the axial position of the impellor at a control position in which the impellor is in mechanical equilibrium under permanent magnet forces and static axial forces on the impellor to minimize energy consumption in the support of the impellor. The impellor is rotated magnetically and stator coils in the housing are supplied with electric currents having a frequency and amplitude adjusted in relation to blood pressure at the pump inlet to match the flow characteristics of the pump to physiological characteristics of the natural heart. A cavity is formed in the impellor to match the average specific gravity of the impellor and portions of the suspension and drive systems thereon to the specific gravity of blood to further minimize power consumption by the pump.

Abstract: A machine including a frame with a working implement assembly connected thereto and a steering assembly for steeringly guiding the frame. The frame is movably supported on a first, second and third wheel. The steering assembly is connected to the first and the second wheels for steeringly turning the first and the second wheels simultaneously in opposite directions for steeringly causing the machine to be turned.

Abstract: A torque bar suspension scale having a platform for supporting objects to be weighed and a pair of torque bars with each torque bar being disposed at an opposite end of the platform. Strap assemblies are connected to the platform, the torque bars and a frame whereby the torque bars are rotated in response to a weight being disposed on the platform. Each strap assembly comprises a strap having a rectangularly shaped cross section.