Abstract: An improved power absorption device of the general Prony brake design is capable of either applying to a rotating shaft either a fixed force or a force proportional to its rotational speed or for measuring mechanical power transferred to a rotating shaft by a prime mover. A stator shaft aligned with the rotating shaft is sealed within a cylindrical drum which is coupled to the rotating shaft and rotated thereby. A hydraulic system actuates a plurality of pistons in radially outward directions so as to frictionally engage the inner surface of the rotating drum. The resulting heat build-up is transferred through the finned, high-heat transfer lateral walls of the drum to water in a tank in which the rotating drum is located. Brake lubrication is provided by a closed lubricant circulation system within the rotating drum capable of providing efficient, uniform lubrication of the brake surfaces.

Abstract: A hydraulically actuated, triple-hinged tool bar comprised of four independently positioned sections is disclosed. A first outer section is flexibly coupled to one end of a center section of the tool bar while to the other end thereof is flexibly coupled an intermediate section, the length of which is less than that of the first outer section. A second outer section is flexibly coupled to the outer end of the intermediate section providing a lower profile when all sections of the tool bar are in the retracted, or non-working, position. Positioning control between the center section and the first outer and intermediate sections is provided by respective hydraulically-actuated cylinders while a third hydraulic cylinder coupling the intermediate and second outer section dampens the vertical movement of the latter for increased stability in the working and non-working positions.

Abstract: A continuously operating bead filler assembly system for forming filler material on top of a tire bead includes a multiple station assembly machine having at least one station for placing the bead and positioning the filler material in cylindrical form adjacent the bead and at least one station for forming and rotating the filler material on top of the bead. The multiple station assembly machine is used in conjunction with a rubber extruder, which continuously extrudes the filler material onto an accumulator, which delivers the filler material to a cutting and measuring device which cuts the filler material in predetermined lengths for deposit of the filler material in cylindrical form onto accumulator station.

Abstract: A telescoping row marker for use with a conventional agricultural tillage apparatus such as a tractor carried, or pulled, planter, cultivator or the like; for the alignment of soil working implements with crop rows is disclosed. Positioned within a hollow mounting bar open at both ends are first and second telescoping marker arms having marking means attached to the distal ends and engageable track means located along the length thereof. Positioned adjacent respective ends of the mounting bar are first and second drive means engaging the track means of an adjacently positioned marker arm for displacing the marker arms along the hollow mounting bar whereby the marker arms may be fully extended in the working position or may be fully retracted for transporting or maneuvering the tillage apparatus.

Abstract: An inter-row crop cultivator for use particularly in severe residue conditions such as in minimum tillage conservation applications is disclosed. A leading gauge wheel providing support and soil surface tracking is immediately trailed by two laterally displaced discs which cut away from the row. Aft of the two cutaway discs and directly to the rear of the gauge wheel is a stabilizing and cutting coulter which prevents side to side sway while cutting and reducing residue ahead of a sweep shank which directly trails the cutting coulter. By severing and dividing the residue, the cutting coulter permits the residue to flow over the sweep and around the shank. The shank is adapted to receive an anhydrous ammonia applicator and knife assembly which may be easily and securely mounted to the shank. A plurality of such inter-row crop cultivators may be mounted on a tool bar.

Abstract: A process for fabricating a cross rolling die is disclosed. A flat wooden cross roll tooling model blank cut to the specified die dimensions is milled by a conventional milling machine to produce a pre-form blank in accordance with the desired cross roll die surface. A face cast of the thus contoured wooden model blank, or a negative impression, is then made which, in turn, is used to make a positive cast of the wooden model blank. A series of closely spaced cuts parallel to the axis of roll is then made in the wooden model blank and the positive cast of sufficient depth to provide radial flexibility in each of these pieces. The model blank is then divided into segments for separate mounting on the cross roll die mounting plates, with each segment mounted separately so as to cover approximately 315.degree. of the full 360.degree. displacement of the cross rolling machine.

Abstract: A tillage system includes forward and rear sets of widely spaced discs and a set of plow points. The discs in the forward set are mounted at spaced intervals so as to leave alternate strips of worked and unworked soil of substantially equal width. Each disc of the rear set is mounted in a strip of soil left unworked by the forward set to complete the working of the top soil. The plow points are located in the furrows of one of the sets of discs (preferably the rear set) to permit some deep plowing. The working depths of the points and discs are independently adjustable. The system is designed for operation at high speed to provide complete coverage of the soil with minimal double working by the discs. It permits deeper penetration by the discs and a controlled amount of deeper plowing by the points while leaving a finished contour which is substantially free of ridges and furrows.

Abstract: A tillage system includes forward and rear sets of widely spaced discs and a set of plow points. The discs in the forward set are mounted at spaced intervals so as to leave alternate strips of worked and unworked soil of substantially equal width. Each disc of the rear set is mounted in a strip of soil left unworked by the forward set to complete the working of the top soil. The plow points are located in the furrows of one of the sets of discs (preferably the rear set) to permit some deep plowing. The working depths of the points and discs are independently adjustable. The system is designed for operation at high speed to provide complete coverage of the soil with minimal double working by the discs. It permits deeper penetration by the discs and a controlled amount of deeper plowing by the points while leaving a finished contour which is substantially free of ridges and furrows.

Abstract: A telescoping seating system has a plurality of rows adapted for movement between an extended or use position and a retracted or storage position. Each row is equipped with seating mounted on a frame which, in turn, is mounted to the rear of the deck of a row for pivoting between a raised or use position and a lowered or storage position, where the seating is positioned between the decks of adjacent rows when stored. A latch mechanism for locking the seating frame in the raised position when a row is extended includes a drive rod extending above and along a rear portion of the deck. The drive rod is spring-biased to rotate in one direction toward a locking position in which latch members carried by it engage the seating frame to lock it in place when the frame is raised.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement adapted to be pulled by a vehicle comprises a main frame adapted to carry ground working tools. The main frame is supported on wheels rotatably mounted thereto. A sub-frame carrying ground working tools is mounted to the main frame by means of a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes a single horizontal rock shaft mounted to the main frame for rotation about its axis. A hydraulic cylinder rotates and holds the rock shaft at determined rotational displacements. Shaft arms affixed to the rock shaft are pivotally connected to the sub-frame. Connecting arms are rotatably connected to the main frame at one end and are rotatably connected to the sub-frame at another end. Rotation of the rock shaft moves the shaft arms, connecting arms, and sub-frame in a four-bar linkage motion to raise and lower the sub-frame while maintaining the sub-frame in a generally horizontal position for all working depths.

Abstract: An apparatus for simultaneously removing and in situ severing of rails from a rail bed to produce a plurality of rail sections of predetermined lengths including a sled frame defining a rail channel with an anvil mounted on the sled frame across the rail channel at the rear thereof. A hammer is mounted on the sled frame above the rail channel spaced from the anvil and moves along a ram path extending from a level above the rail channel to a level below the rail channel. Control mechanism is associated with the hammer for actuating the ram to travel along the ram path to contact a rail and force same against the anvil to cause the rail to fracture. In another embodiment a hammer and blade are carried by a member pivotally mounted on the sled frame sequentially to score the rail and then to sever same.

Abstract: A system for dialyzing blood in which blood is passed through an exchange station to transfer toxic material across a semipermeable membrane to a dialyzate. Pump means are disclosed for simultaneously pumping a plurality of liquids through the system at different flow rates. The pump means is provided with mechanism for stopping the flow of dialyzate while retaining the blood pumping capability.

Abstract: A disk harrow embodies a fore-and-aft extending center pole which hitches at one end to a tractor and has paired tool gang assembly units which extend laterally from opposite sides thereof. These units include tool gang carrying inner beams which are supported on transport wheels and are connected to said pole for horizontal adjustment about pivots spaced along the longitudinal axis of the pole, one behind the other. Adjustable length truss bars connected between the pole and the inner beams releasably lock said tool gang assembly units in a transport position generally perpendicular to the pole. The tool gang assembly units also include a tool gang carrying outer beam which is hinged to the inner beam to fold vertically thereover onto the pole when the units are perpendicular thereto. The spacing of the pivots provides sufficient clearance that the folded outer beams lie flat with their tools in close side-by-side relation on the pole for transport.

Abstract: A power generating apparatus and method of operation for meeting a variable demand includes a compressor for supplying gas to a heat engine which generates power, and a reservoir positioned intermediate the compressor and heat engine. A portion of the power produced by the heat engine, which may be operated at an average rate of demand, is utilized to compress gas which is directed to the reservoir. The compressed reservoir of gas is selectively directed to the heat engine to increase the generation of power to satisfy increased rates of demand.

Abstract: A railway car for transporting pulverulent lading includes a fluid-tight container, slope sheets mounted within the container defining two troughs leading to a sump in the lower portion of the container, two aligned permeable conveyors in the bottom of each trough, an apparatus for alternately aerating each permeable conveyor in each trough for fluidizing the lading to facilitate movement thereof into the sump. Discharge valve structure is provided below the sump for pneumatically unloading the container pipe for pressurizing the space between the slope sheets and the container, and a pipe interconnecting the top of the container and the discharge valve structure for conveying air from within the container to the discharge valve structure during unloading of the container, are also provided.

Abstract: A baling apparatus for use with bale tie wire and a press including a pair of platens having at least one channel extending fore-and-aft across each platen. The baling apparatus comprises a return chute supported on a frame in juxtaposition to the pair of platens. The chute has a curved face and two sidewalls extending radially inward from the outer edges of the curved face. The chute is adapted to be aligned with the channels of each platen to slideably receive bale tie wire extending through the channel of one platen and directing the wire as it travels along the curved face into and through the channels of the opposite platen wherein both ends of the bale strapping wire will be protruding from the same side of a press and can be manually secured onto itself. A plurality of bale tie wires can be simultaneously threaded around a bale form by means of a plurality of chutes and a power feed assembly.

Abstract: A method of treating lice infestations in patients in need of such treatment and composition useful therefor is disclosed and includes topically applying to the lice-infected area an effective amount of one or more of the pediculocide agents selected from the class consisting of the acid salts of demecarium, echothiopate, edrophonium, neostigmine, pyridostigmine and ambenonium; and isoflurophate; and for a time of at least about 3 to 5 minutes to interrupt the breeding cycle of the lice.

Abstract: A positioning reel for suspending a body, such as a lightweight tool, at any vertical position within the limits of the suspension cord length is disclosed. An adjusting screw which regulates a clutch-type tensioning brake permits the supporting force of the positioning reel to be set to equalize the weight of the suspended body such that little effort is required to lower the suspended body. With the downward external positioning force removed from the suspended body, it remains in its present position. The suspended body can be easily raised by applying an upward external force equal to slightly more than the weight of the suspended body. When raising the suspended body, a clock-type coil spring actuates a spool within the positioning reel for retracting the suspension cord. A spring-type override clutch permits reeling in the suspension cord while bypassing the tensioning brake. With the upward external force removed from the suspended body, it will again remain in its present position.