Abstract: This invention relates to a two-fluid nozzle which is adjustable to provide a substantially constant mixing energy. Adjustment of the two-fluid nozzle is made in accordance with the pressure and mass flow values of the liquid and gas fed to the nozzle. A microprocessor calculates the mixing energy from these values and provides an output to the nozzle to adjust it should its mixing energy be in variance with a pre-selected mixing energy.
Abstract: A method for reducing body fat stores in vertebrate animals by administer a prolactin-inhibitor to the animal in a dose which effects such reduction without a concomitant decrease in body weight is disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 17, 1987
Date of Patent:
June 7, 1988
Assignee:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the automatic farming f softshell aquatic crustaceans, e.g., crabs and crayfish. The method and apparatus utilize the inability of molted crustaceans to achieve self-mobility in the presence of a fluid flow of a certain velocity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 23, 1986
Date of Patent:
February 23, 1988
Assignee:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Abstract: This invention relates to a nozzle for dispensing and aerating liquids. The nozzle provides for the formation of a substantially hollow conical vortex which aspirates air into its interior. The vortex is formed within a chamber so that the base of the vortex impinges upon the chamber walls. This impingment results in the formation of a turbulent film which, when brought in contact with the aspirated air, results in aeration of the liquid forming the film. A foam like characteristic is given the liquid by the entrapment of the air as the liquid is dispensed.
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the purification of crude terephtic acid. The process includes heating the crude acid on a first plate and locating a second plate adjacent the first plate whereby vapors emanating from the crude acid form a sublimate on the second plate. The principal impurity removed is 4-carboxybenzaldehyde. The crude acid produced is applied to the first plate as a layer having a thickness of about 2 to about 5 mms thick and heated to a temperature of from about 180.degree. to about 220.degree. C. The upper plate is not heated except by the convective heat transfer and the heat of sublimation provided by the vapor moving from the crude acid layer to the second plate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 3, 1986
Date of Patent:
June 2, 1987
Assignee:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Abstract: A method for reducing body fat stores in vertebrate animals by administer a prolactin-inhibitor to the animal in a dose which effects such reduction without a concomitant decrease in body weight is disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 7, 1986
Date of Patent:
April 21, 1987
Assignee:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Abstract: This invention relates to a device for monitoring a liquid level in a first vessel and for effecting the transfer of liquid to the first vessel from a second vessel upon the liquid level in the first vessel reaching a predetermined minimum point. The device comprises a pressure sensitive appliance which is in contact with a gas in a first and in a second chamber. The pressure sensitive appliance is movable between a first position and a second position. The second position is towards the first chamber and occurs when the pressure in the first chamber is lower than the pressure in the second chamber. The first chamber is vented to an ambient atmosphere. A conduit is also provided which is in gas communication with the first chamber and with the interior of the second vessel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 27, 1985
Date of Patent:
September 16, 1986
Assignee:
Louisiana State University and Mechanical College
Abstract: A thermoplastic closure suitable for fitment to a threaded container neck is disclosed. The closure has at least one venting groove in the sidewall traversing the closure thread. A rigidifying means is provided at the point of traverse of the venting groove and the closure thread. This rigidifying means has a perpendicular height measured from the sidewall less than the perpendicular height of the closure thread also measured from the sidewall. The rigidifying means provides hoop strength to the closure sidewall.
Abstract: An integral thermoplastic biasing hinge is disclosed. Hinged plate members are biased to achieve one of two positions, e.g., an open or closed position by the utilization of a spring member having two arms which are resiliently connected at one of their ends and hingedly connected to the plate members at their other ends.
Abstract: This invention relates to a tamperproof package which includes a thermoplastic closure for fitment to a container which has a threaded neck portion and an outwardly extending annular flange adjacent but beneath the threaded neck portion. The thermoplastic closure features an annular band which is attached to the lowermost extent of the closure sidewall by way of a plurality of spaced-apart frangible ribs. Pendantly attached to the lower portion of the annular band is a plurality of spaced-apart tabs. These tabs are inwardly foldable so that a tab portion will be in a position of interference with the container annular flange when the closure is fitted to the container. This interference prevents removal of the closure from the container unless there is fracture of the frangible ribs. Rib fracture indicates that the closure has been tampered with by removal or attempted removal of the closure.
Abstract: An apparatus for forming a thread about the sidewall of a closure is disclosed. The apparatus features a nest for holding the closure and a circular tool fittable within the closure while it is in the nest. The nest and the circular tool have cooperating die means so that when the circular tool achieves planetary motion the die means coact one with the other to form a thread on the closure.
Abstract: A gas operated system for use in semiautomatic firearms is disclosed. The gas operated system utilizes a gas powered assembly which is actuated by gas under pressure. The gas powered assembly is utilized to provide rearward motion to a drive assembly. The drive assembly has a rod associated therewith which engages unlocking structure so that this structure unlocks locking structure so that the bolt assembly can move rearwardly from the battery position. Movement of the bolt assembly rearwardly is accomplished principally due to expanding gas present in the barrel of the firearm which acts against the face of the bolt assembly.
Abstract: A blow pin assembly for use in blow molding extruded thermoplastic parisons is disclosed. The assembly provides a blow pin tip which effects forge formation of structure on the inside surface of the neck finish of the container. The blow pin assembly utilizes a rotation collar and a cutter collar to aid in removal of any neck moil associated with the blow molding procedure.