Abstract: A test fixture for a miniature polygonal capacitor having radial and/or al terminal leads and/or conductive end electrodes, includes an insulative support on which are two brackets to which is secured a shield plate assembly. The shield plate assembly is comprised of a pair of slightly spaced parallel trapezoidal shield plates. Opposing inner edges of the plates are angularly disposed to facilitate receiving the capacitor under test, when the axial terminal leads of the capacitor enter between the shield plates. Another shield plate assembly is mounted to and under the brackets, and includes another pair of parallel shield plates disposed perpendicular to the upper trapezoidal shield plates and between the angular edges to receive any radial lead of the capacitor. Connectors for the external capacitor measuring device are secured to the conductive brackets. A stiffener plate may be secured to the insulative plate to keep it rigid and prevent capacitance changes of the test fixture.

Abstract: A filter device for straining brake fluid in a hydraulic brake system comprises a disk shaped core the opposite sides of which are attached to a cup shaped bowl. A filter element is secured to one side of the core in one bowl. Nipples integral with the core extend radially outward and communicate with radial bores in the core. The bores have axial portions opening at opposite sides of the core in the bowls. One pipe may connect the filter device to the reservoir of a master brake cylinder via one nipple, and another pipe may connect the filter device to a source of brake fluid via the other nipples. A bleed hole adapted to be closed by a removable screw is provided in the outer wall of each of the bowls. The filter element may have a porous body made of sintered metal and may have a cylindrical outer wall with a reetrant conical wall.

Abstract: A hand drill and adapter includes an elongated adapter body which is threaded at one end and given a tapered socket at the other end. The adapter body is configured externally such that is can receive standard wrench and ratchet heads. A threaded stud member is provided which is threadable into the threaded end of the adapter body. A spring-loaded center punch is carried at one end of the threaded stud member and a cap member is removably positionable on the stud member over the center punch. The adapter body is given a set screw to releasably retain the shank of a drill bit within the socket. In a preferred arrangement the cap member is provided with handle elements to facilitate drilling in confined areas.

Abstract: A dialysis apparatus, comprising an elongated flow passage with a water inlet and a brine outlet end, a pump at the outlet end for draining brine from the passage, a reservoir of brine concentrate in the passage, means for diluting the brine with water and adjusting salinity of the brine solution in the passage, a heater in the passage downstream of the reservoir for heating the brine solution after its salinity has been stabilized, a deaerator in the passage for breaking up the brine bubbles and removing air therefrom, a blood dialysis unit connected to the passage for purifying the blood of a patient whose bloodstream is connected to the unit, and pressure adjustment means connected to the passage for adjusting the pressure of brine passing to the unit.

Abstract: A control system for positioning a machine member in accordance with a set of predetermined instructions corresponding to a prescribed path of movement of the machine member includes first and second motor driving means operative in two mutually perpendicular directions to drive the machine member, pulse generating means to actuate the motor driving means, and a contour logic circuit to enable operation of the motor driving means in such a way that the machine member follows a staircase path closely conforming to the prescribed path. Drive of the first motor driving means is continuously maintained and drive of the second motor driving means is permitted only when required, then drive of the second motor driving means is continuously maintained and drive of the first motor driving means is permitted only when required.

Abstract: A multiple electrode capacitor assembly for operation at very high frequencies has one or more pairs of coplanar conductive electrode plates embedded in a dielectric block with inner ends thereof spaced apart and outer ends connected respectively to terminals at opposite ends of the block to provide an assembly of reduced capacitance and increased Q as compared to conventional multiple layer capacitors.

Abstract: An optical projection screen comprises a sheet having a rectangular array of small concavities of equal depth on one face. The concavities may be square and arranged in horizontal rows and vertical columns. Each concavity may have four contiguous right triangular sections with alternate sections in each concavity cylindrically curved on mutually perpendicular horizontal and vertical axes. The screen may be opaque, matte white or silvered for reflecting images, or translucent for projecting transmitted images. The screen provides uniform intensity or illumination of images at all points in a conical viewing core around a projection axis perpendicular to the screen.

Abstract: A vertical adjustable capacitor assembly includes a tubular dielectric body n which are embedded two diametrically opposed cylindrically curved electrically conductive plates. One plate serves as a stator plate and extends through one end of the tubular body to contact a terminal element at the bottom thereof. The other plate extends through both ends of the tubular body with one end of the plate contacting another terminal element at the bottom of the tubular body and the upper end of this plate is in direct electric circuit with the head of an electrically conductive rotary rotor having a shaft rotatably fitted in the axial, cylindrical bore of the tubular body. An arcuate member mounted on top of the tubular body prevents the rotor from axial movement while permitting rotation of the rotor. Rotation of the rotor through 180.degree. in either direction from a center position of minimum capacitance, tunes the capacitor assembly through its entire range.

Abstract: A reversible wrench has a handle integral with a ring shaped head. A reversing mechanism in the head includes a cup shaped member rotatable on a cam block carrying a tool holder. A rotatable control plate on the head has a depending pin engaged in a slot in an end wall of the cup shaped member. The cam block has an upstanding pin engaged in another slot in the end wall and contacting a leaf spring carried by the control plate. Slots in a cylindrical wall of the cup shaped member carry rollers adjacent the cam faces of the cam block. A finger grip on the control plate facilitates rotation of the control plate and rotation of the cup shaped member and rollers on the cam block to effect reversing action between the wrench head and the tool holder.

Abstract: An adjustably positioned handgrip assembly for an ambulatory aid includes an elongated rigid body having an axial cylindrical bore for receiving a cylindrical tube end of the ambulatory aid. The body has an oval portion of maximum size at one end tapering gradually to a plane of minimum oval cross section near the other end, then gradually becoming circular to terminate in a circular portion at the other end. A plug insert which fits into the tube end of the ambulatory aid has notches selectively engageable with lugs in the cylindrical bore of the body for securing the body in any one of a plurality of angular positions on the tube end of the ambulatory aid. An axial bore attaches the body of the handgrip assembly to the ambulatory aid.

Abstract: A position selected locking apparatus for an automatic gear box which includes a yoke connected to the position selector and an electromagnetic lock for preventing motion of said yoke. An armature of the electromagnetic lock is biased into abutment with the yoke such that the yoke cannot move and thus the position selector is locked until the electromagnetic lock is energized to free the yoke.

Abstract: A valve assembly having a passage therethrough for passing a fluid. Has a movable member adapted for variably constricting the passage in proportion to an applied voltage. The assembly includes an expansible electrical heater connected to the movable member which keeps the passage constricted. The wire expands upon passage of electric current therethrough to slacken whereupon, a bias means connected to the movable member acts thereupon to open the passage.

Abstract: An assembly for a container having a plurality of panels each of which is engaged at marginal edges thereof by a channel shaped rail. Moldings formed with pairs of spaced parallel flanges define recesses for receiving the rails.

Abstract: A plug assembly for fluid sealing a pipe includes a cylindrical plug made of pliable material which has a conical bore defining a cylindrical wall of tapering thickness. A threaded bore or stud extends axially of the bore and has a nut rotatable mounted thereon. A spherical or conical drive member carried by the bolt contacts and expands the tapered wall of the plug when the nut is tightered on the bolt. The nut may bear against the drive member or one end of the plug. The bolt may be prevented from rotating when the nut is tightened, by shaping one end of the bolt to engage a wrench, or by locking the other end of the bolt in the plug and providing gripping means on the plug arranged to engage the inside of the pipe.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave radiation system includes an array of stationary antenna elements, a multiplicity of phase modulator units coupled to the antenna elements, a source of high frequency energy supplying energy to the antenna array, and modulator driving means activating the same to cause phase displacement and rotation of the beam transmitted by the antenna elements. The antenna may be a discone assembly or an assembly of antenna elements in a circular configuration, and the modulator units may be passive ferrite members located in the aperture of the antenna. The modulator driving units may comprise electromagnets located below the ground plane of the antenna and alternatively or selectively energized by in-phase and phase shifted sine wave voltages.

Abstract: Furniture tufting means includes a clip made of pliable material having a channel shaped body formed with a rectangular bottom wall, a flat tongue overlies the bottom wall, and the side walls are folded over the tongue to form a rigid three-layer structure. A flexible tape is wound around the side walls and under the tongue. The clip is longer than the width of the tape and extends out beyond opposite lateral edges thereof.

Abstract: A one-piece jewelry clasp member has a U-shaped body with two opposing flat rectangular sides and an integral curved bight at the apex of the body. A flat tab extends outwardly of the bight coplanar with one side for detachable engagement with another clasp member. This tab may have a hole or hook to engage the other clasp member. A bowed rib extends inwardly of the body integral with said one side through which a jewelry cord end may be passed and secured by flattening the rib. A slot in said one side at the rib has edges which may engage the cord end. Another hole in the bight adjacent the tab has sharp edges for cutting off the free end of the cord.