Abstract: A railway vehicle coupler including a coupler body and a knuckle rotatable about a vertical axis. A stress relieving bracket extends integrally from the coupler body and engages the knuckle in bearing relationship between upper and lower pivot connections mounting the knuckle for pivotal movement on the body. The stress relieving bracket when in bearing relationship with knuckle serves to transfer stresses from the knuckle to the coupler body during train operation.

Abstract: A restrained mechanical pipe joint including a spigot end of one pipe seated in a socket end of a second end or a fitting. The joint includes a single tightening means and a restraining ring formed to permit limited misalignment of the longitudinal axes of the spigot and socket pipe ends.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preventing the segregation of powders of different specific gravities in a metal powder composition. The powder metal is admixed with the powders of lesser specific gravities, and furfuryl alcohol is added at the same time. While mixing, an acid is added to react with the furfuryl alcohol to convert the alcohol to a solid resin film on the powder metal particles. The powders of lesser specific gravities are bonded to the metal powder particles by the resin, and segregation of the metal powder and the lighter powders is eliminated.

Abstract: A locating pin having a generally cylindrical, threaded lower portion and an axially aligned, nonthreaded upper portion is provided. The threaded lower portion has at least one vertical slot in which is located a locking bar. The locking bar has a flat lower portion that permits the pin to be threaded into a receiving opening. The locking bar has a wedge shaped upper portion that is driven down into the opening to retain the pin therein. The upper portion of the pin extends from the opening to provide a locating pin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a post indicating valve assembly and more specifically to an orienting means formed at the end of an operating shaft to provide a reference in determining the closure member positions. An indicator means having a complementary socket means is provided to slidably accommodate the orienting means for support thereon. A seal means having annular lip means is constructed and arranged to provide a sealing engagement about the periphery of the operating shaft.

Abstract: A snubbed railway car truck including a side frame having a bolster opening defined by a pair of columns. A bolster end is disposed in the bolster opening. Resiliently biased friction shoes are provided with friction faces which engage friction faces of wear plates mounted on the columns. Lands are provided on the bolster and the side frame columns along the opposite upstanding edges of the friction plate. The lands are provided with planar stops which engage during permisible relative turning between the side frame and bolster. The lands are inclined relative to the plane of the wear plate friction surface to prevent gouging during relative turning movement of the bolster and side frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a thermoplastic encapsulated wire rope. Such thermoplastic encapsulated wire rope is quenched in a lubricant bath or spray to fill any openings in the thermoplastic with lubricant. The wire rope so produced is also part of the present invention.

Abstract: A valve including a cast or nodular iron body and a cast or nodular iron valve member having sealing surfaces which seal the fluid passage in the closed position of the valve member. At least one of the sealing surfaces in the closed position is formed by a bonded powder metal layer having high wear and corrosion resistant properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wire rope comprising an inner layer of at least four separate wire strands and an outer layer of at least eight separate wire strands, parallel laid. The strands themselves are usually of parallel lay and are usually lubricated. A thermoplastic or an elastomer usually surrounds the inner layer strands and extends between the inner layer strands and the outer layer strands and between the outer layer strands.

Abstract: The present structure provides for a plurality of members for maintaining a pair of laterally spaced side frames of a single axle truck in a squared relationship. The members are joined to the side frames by detach-safe connections, wherein latches are formed at the ends of the members to seatably engage with notches formed on brackets of the side frames.

Abstract: An alloy steel is provided along with a method of making the same. The alloy is heat, wear, corrosion and oxidation resistant, and is preferably made utilizing powder metallurgy techniques. The method involves the addition of carbon and silicon to an iron base alloy containing chromium to improve the properties of the steel.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. Producing a very firm fruit.2. A unique partially showy blossom.3. A substantially spheroidal fruit with an attractive red skin covering about 80% of the surface at maturity.4. A fruit maturing about 26 days later than the Redhaven peach.5. A fruit of good quality and taste.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture.2. Blossoms are partially non-showy when in full bloom.3. A substantially spheroidal fruit with an attractive red skin coloring over a majority of the surface.4. A late maturing fruit of good taste.5. A late maturing (after maturity of Redhaven peach) fruit of good storage and shelf life.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. Producing a very form fruit.2. A unique partially showy blossom.3. A substantially spheroidal fruit with an attractive red skin covering about 80% of the surface at maturity.4. A fruit maturing about 4 days later than the Redhaven peach.5. A fruit of good quality and taste.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture.2. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom.3. A substantially spheriodal fruit with yellow flesh having red mottling.4. Early maturing fruit of good taste.5. A mid-season peach variety which matures after Redhaven and which has good storage and shelf life.6. A stone having an arcuate base.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture.2. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom.3. A substantially oval spheroidal fruit with an attractive red skin coloring over a majority of the surface.4. Early maturing fruit of good taste.5. An early maturing (before maturity of Redhaven peach) fruit of good storage and shelf life.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of moderate upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of semi-cling peaches.2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture.3. A substantially spherical fruit with an attractive red skin coloring over a majority of the surface.4. Very early maturing fruit of good taste.5. A very early maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach Prunus pessica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of moderate upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of large peaches having a diameter of between about 21/2" and 3".2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture.3. Blossoms are partially showy when in full bloom.4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of lavender-red color overlying a light to whitish yellow at maturity.5. Mid-season maturing fruit of good taste.6. A mid-season maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of moderate upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of peaches.2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture.3. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom.4. A substantially spherical fruit with an attractive red skin coloring over a majority of the surface.5. Late maturing fruit of good taste.6. A late maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunrus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is above average height and of upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of peaches.2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture.3. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom.4. A substantially oval spherical fruit with skin of light red color overlying a yellow which covers approximately thirty percent (30%) of its surface at maturity.5. Late maturing fruit of good taste.6. A late maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.