Abstract: A strain gage load cell for the measurement of axial loads under variable ambient pressure conditions which includes a tubular member having strain gages on the inner wall thereof and arranged to react uniformly to ambient pressure and non-uniformly to an axial load.

Abstract: A combination weighing machine, used for packing a plurality of articles in individual bags or the like so that the weight of each pack becomes substantially equal to a predetermined target value, by weighing a plurality of articles by a plurality of weighing balances at the same time and combining some of them appropriately to form a group of articles having a total weight approximating to the target value, and constructed such that a pair of combinations providing total weights which are nearest the target value of all are searched and selected out of a predetermined set of combinations respectively for both positive and negative deviations with respect to the target value, thereby enabling the election of one of them in accordance with a predetermined order of preference.

Abstract: An automatic weight sorter for weighing a series of articles successively fed by a belt conveyer and then sorting them into predetermined classes based upon their measured weights, which includes an improved automatic weight correcting device for cancelling the difference between static and dynamic measurements, the mode of correction being easily preset by simply applying actual articles to the sorter for measurement while it is turned into a set-up mode of operation before normal operation is started.

Abstract: An interference filter for the removal of power line interference from amplifying systems, such as electrocardiographs, which includes a band-rejection filter tuned to reject the power line frequency interference, a differential amplifier to which the signal being amplified and the output of the notch filter are applied to produce an output consisting of only the interference signal. The interference signal is fed to and stored in a memory which is constantly updated and the output of the memory is then summed with the original signal. Since the phase of the output of the memory is reversed from the interference in the original signal, only the original signal will result. An electronic switch is connected between the output of the differential amplifier and the memory and is operated by a velocity detector connected with the output of the band-rejection filter.

Abstract: The protective device includes a switch, a spring loaded switch actuator overlying and coextensive with the upper surface of the attachment supported by the bed, an electric control interconnected with the power supply to the bed and said switch so that elevation of said bed is automatically terminated upon contact of said switch actuator with an obstacle above the bed. The protective device may also be integrated with the attachment support in that the support includes the switch and a spring supporting the attachment in an upper position so that the attachment upon engaging an obstacle will be depressed and actuate the switch to interrupt elevation of the bed.

Abstract: Silica aerogel in the form of a substantially crack-free, preferably transparent block is described, together with a method for the preparation of such aerogel and use thereof in solar panels. The preparation is effected by means of hydrolysis of a tetraalkoxysilane, preferably tetramethoxysilane, in an alcohol, preferably methanol, in the presence of a catalyst, preferably ammonia, for the formation of an alcogel which is aged for approximately 10 days and washed with alcohol for removing water. The alcogel is thereafter treated in an autoclave by means of a temperature increase to above the critical point of the alcohol, isothermic pressure drop by means of the release of alcohol vapor, and temperature drop. The temperature increase, the pressure drop and the temperature drop take place at such low mean rates that the aerogel does not crack. To this end, a total treatment time in the autoclave of at least 24 hours is required. After the autoclave treatment, a heat treatment at 500.degree. to 750.degree. C.

Abstract: An ultraviolet sterilization and disinfection system for fluids which includes apparatus for sensing selected operating characteristics such as physical characteristics of the fluid to be disinfected or sterilized and the operating conditions of the ultraviolet sources proportioning these variable and generally non-linear parameters and modifying such factors as fluid flow, ultraviolet energy imparted to the fluid to insure destruction of selected organisms without the use of excessive energy. Control may also be provided for the admission of selected quantities of disinfecting chemicals such as chlorine to the fluid.

Abstract: A modified line antenna, having reduced length and space of occupancy, each element of which is divided into a plurality of segments which are made of coaxial lines connected in series with a novel inventive technique and folded into a short and compact structure at the points of connection without any loss of overall efficiency.

Abstract: A device for grouping solid articles so as to have a predetermined total number by combination selection technique, in which a plurality of sub-groups of articles are prepared, the number of articles in each sub-group is detected, some of these sub-groups are successively extracted in accordance with a predetermined mathematical combination, the numbers of articles in the extracted sub-groups in each combination are summed to obtain the total number of said combination, the total numbers of the successive combinations are sequentially compared with a predetermined reference number and, when coincidence is obtained between both, the combination of sub-groups is selected to be packed together, so that each pack or bag contains the predetermined number of articles.

Abstract: An automatically controlled combination weighing machine, which is generally used for packing a plurality of articles in each bag or the like so that each bag contains a predetermined weight of articles, comprising a plurality of weighing balances for weighing a plurality of articles each at the same time, arithmetic means for selecting some of these weighing balances so that the total weight of the articles on the selected balances fall within a predetermined range, and means for unloading and loading the weighing balances with articles automatically; an improvement of which is a provision of automatic drive control device for the loading means for controlling the feeding rate of the articles to the weighing balances so that an optimum number of articles are fed to each balance in order to obtain a maximum approximation of the total weight.

Abstract: A combination weighing device which is typically used for packing a plurality of solid articles in each package, including a plurality of weighing balances for simultaneously weighing each of a plurality of articles, and arithmetic means for selecting some of these weighing balances so that the total weight of the articles thereon falls within a predetermined range, the device also including means for causing a specified one or more of the weighing balances to enter always into the selected combination, thereby ensuring that each package contains the articles from the specified weighing balance.

Abstract: A combination weighing system, which is typically used for packing a plurality of articles in each bag or the like, including a plurality of weighing balances for weighing a plurality of articles at the same time, arithmetic means for selecting some of these weighing balances so that the total weight of the articles on the selected balances falls within a predetermined range, and means for unloading the selected weighing balances to collect the articles thereon and then loading them with new articles, respectively, to initiate the next cycle of operation; and means for enabling initiation of the next cycle of operation before completion of the preceding cycle to allow selection from the unselected balances for the purpose of economy of time.

Abstract: A fibre glass composition which is characterized in that it consists of______________________________________ % by weight ______________________________________ SiO.sub.2 55-65 Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 1-2 CaO 6-9.5 MgO 1-4.5 Na.sub.2 O 13-17 K.sub.2 O 0-2 B.sub.2 O.sub.3 1-7 BaO 0-3 Li.sub.2 O 0-1 Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 traces ZnO 0.5-6.

Abstract: An ornamental lamp which includes a light transmitting envelope containing a fluid such as an inert gas or air and at least one electrode disposed within or without said envelope and applying high voltage at a high frequency to said electrode to ionize the fluid to produce ornamental displays and varying the characteristics of the displays by changing the magnitude of the voltage, the frequency and wave form through modulation and a power supply for operating said lamp utilizing a transformer having a high voltage secondary and two low voltage primaries with said primaries being connected to said amplifier to produce a positive feedback signal to cause oscillation thereof and filter means for effecting modulation of the feedback signal.

Abstract: A multicoupler for coupling a single energy source to a plurality of utilization devices including an impedance transformer connected to the source and driving at least one active device such as a pair of series connected emitter followers, a plurality of isolation networks each connected to the output of the active device with each of said isolation networks providing an output for at least one utilization device, and structural arrangements for connection of the isolation networks to the output of the active device to minimize undesirable inductive effects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fluidizing materials wherein a gas such as air is fed into conduits through which the materials to be fluidized flow under pressure, said air being fed into the material conducting conduits at angles in the range of 60.degree. to 120.degree. relative to the direction of material flow, the material conducting conduits being coupled with a third conduit for mixing the fluidized materials. The material conducting conduits are flushed by insertion in a container having means for effecting the flow of a solvent and a gas such as air therethrough.

Abstract: Electrocardiographic apparatus including a novel and improved recording paper feed and lead switching arrangement which include a platen having a platen roller, both movable from an open position for installing a supply of recording paper to a position wherein the platen roller with recording paper fed about the surface thereof is moved to an operating position with the platen roller in recording engagement with a recording pen. A paper drive roller is positioned in adjoining relationship to the platen roller and engages the platen roller with the paper thereon when in the operating position. The recording paper is provided with spaced cue marks and transverse perforations between successive cue marks and the apparatus includes a cue detector and associated electric circuitry for detecting said cues so that heart muscle signals from successive groups of patient leads will be recorded on successive segments of the paper defined by the perforations.