Abstract: A device is disclosed for connecting a plurality of capacitors between a first and a second terminal. The device includes a plurality of bus bars located in a parallel spaced apart relationship. A plurality of fasteners fasten the plurality of capacitors between adjacent bus bars. A plurality of shims are interposed between selected bus bars and the first and second terminal for electrically connecting the plurality of capacitors between the first and second terminals.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for assembling a battery. The invention includes an improved apparatus and method for sealing a battery case closure to a battery case. The apparatus comprises a device for moving a carrier with fluid pressure through fluid conduits disposed internal a shaft. A novel case stop is disclosed for stopping and positioning a battery case on a support. A method is disclosed for heating a battery case with a case heater. A conveyor system is included for sequentially moving a plurality of flat battery components such as case closures.

Abstract: An air vent device for a window comprising a first end section having a first end connector and a second end section having a second end connector. The second end section is a mirror image of the first end section. A central section has a plurality of louvered openings with a first end of the central section connecting with one of the first and second end connector. A second end of the central section has a central connector for connection with the other of the first and second end connector. The sections are affixed to the exterior surface of the structure to overlay a portion of the window for providing ventilation through the plurality of louvered openings for the structure when the window is partially opened and with the plurality of louvered openings providing protection from precipitation entering the structure through the partially opened window.

Abstract: A process for making fine metallic fibers comprising coating a plurality of metallic wires with a coating material. The plurality of metallic wires are jacketed with a tube for providing a cladding. The cladding is drawn for reducing the outer diameter thereof. The cladding is removed to provide a remainder comprising the coating material with the plurality of metallic wires contained therein. The remainder is drawn for reducing the diameter thereof and for reducing the corresponding diameter of the plurality of metallic wires contained therein. The coating material is removed for providing the plurality of fine metallic fibers.

Abstract: An improved stabilizing system for a poured concrete wall utilizing interlocking foam blocks disposed on a foundation. The improved stabilizing system comprises a plurality of reinforcement members. The first ends of the reinforcement members are secured within the foundation to extend in a vertical orientation through internal cavities within the plurality of courses of the interlocking foam blocks. A plurality of retainers are disposed on the upper surface of the interlocking foam blocks. A plurality of binders secure the plurality of retainers to the plurality of reinforcement members for stabilizing the wall during the process of pouring a concrete material within the internal cavities of the interlocking foam blocks.

Abstract: A method of knitting side-by-side brief blanks (BLK, BLK') in the form of a tube (T) on an electronically controlled circular knitting machine wherein the tube (T) is shaped by needle selection (50) between the brief blanks (BLK, BLK') to form apertures (AP, AP') which provide leg openings (LO, LO') by taking out of action needles (50') which would otherwise knit yarn across the apertures (AP, AP'). At the same time yarn feed (Y2) to the inoperative needles (50') is cut (42, 44) and trapped (46) whereby the apertures (AP, AP') are formed. End portions of the blanks (BLK, BLK') remain interconnected until the tube (T) is slit walewise to provide separate blanks (BLK, BLK') for making up briefs. Since yarn is not knitted across the apertures (AP, AP'), a considerable saving in the use of yarn is effected whilst shaping of leg openings (LO, LO') is facilitated.

Abstract: A cartridge (2) secured for angular movement on the handset head (10) has a valve-like cooperation with openings (12) in the head (10) for water flow via passageways (20, 21, 22) in the cartridge (2) to showering outlets (30, 31, 32) on appropriate rotational setting of the cartridge (2). Cleaning pins (7) rotatable with the cartridge (2) and co-axially movable relative to it are operated by a cam track (8, 81) to penetrate fine spray outlets (32) to clean them of scale. The cam co-action of the pin ring followers (71) with the track (8) causes the pins (7) to remain inoperative during the showering modes but the pins (7) are operated for penetration by further turning of the cartridge (2) i.e. independently of the showering modes. The followers (71) are spring urged against the track (8) such as by resilient blades (75) bearing against the taper periphery (27) of the cartridge (2). Clearance pin penetration of the outlets (32) permits water flow to wash away scale and minimize back pressure.

Abstract: An improved coupling device is disclosed for coupling a tool to a vehicle. The improved coupling device comprises a coupling member secured to a first and a second arm of the vehicle. A first and a second bearing is secured to the coupling member for slidably supporting a first and a second shaft. A connector member is secured to the first and second shafts for mounting to the tool. An actuator drives the connector member relative to the coupling member on the first and second shafts for adjusting the position of the tool relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: The device is disclosed for the mounting and cooling of a capacitor. The device comprises of a pair of metal bars made of a thermally and electrically conductive material. The capacitor is fastened to the pair of metal bars. Water is circulated through channels defined in the pair of metal bars for cooling the capacitor.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for displaying two-channel audio input signals in a three-color visual pattern. In general, the visual pattern may be formed on a viewing screen by an apparently moving spot having three color components. Phase shifting means is employed to phase shift one of the two audio input signals, and both audio input signals are subsequently processed by low pass filters to produce positioning signals in X-Y coordinates for the spot which forms the visual pattern. In addition, the two audio input signals are also mixed and separately processed by a high pass filter, a band pass filter and a low pass filter to produce frequency separated signals for controlling the intensity of each of three color components of the spot forming the visual pattern. Automatic color balance means utilizing negative feedback is employed to control the amplitude of the separate frequency-discriminated audio signals.

Abstract: A diving fishing lure disclosed for attaching a bait to a fishing line comprising a lure head having a front aperture for enabling the fishing line to extend therethrough. The lure head has an insert cavity communicating with the front aperture whereas a lure insert comprises an insert portion. A first and a second panel extend from the lure head and the lure insert. A locking pin is secured to one of the first and second panels for cooperating with the locking aperture defined in the other of the first and second panels. The locking pin extends through the bait for restraining the movement of the bait relative thereto. The lure insert is insertable within the insert cavity of the lure head with the fishing line extending through the front aperture of the lure head and with the locking aperture cooperating with the locking pin for interlocking the lure insert to the lure head. A restraining device is secured to the lure insert for restraining the movement of the fishing line relative thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for a combined turret and closure seal for a hand operated dispensing device having a closure for securing to a container to dispense a fluid from the container. The turret comprises a tubular portion and a gasket portion with the tubular portion engaging with the pump body. A closure is securable to the container and defines a closure shoulder. A boss is disposed on one of the tubular portion of said turret and the pump body for cooperating with the closure shoulder to interlock the turret and the pump body to the closure for securing the pump body to the container with the gasket portion of the turret providing a seal between.

Abstract: An improved activator and method is disclosed for initiating crystallization of a supersaturated solution within a flexible container. The activator comprises a flexible screen for immersing in the supersaturated solution within the flexible container. The flexible screen defines a plurality of apertures therein with an activation material being affixed to the screen within the plurality of apertures. Upon flexing of the flexible screen by an operator, the activation material interacts with the screen to initiate crystallization of the supersaturated solution.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved absorbent pad and thermal pack for absorbing a liquid discharged from a patient. The absorbent pad and thermal pad comprises an outer sheet made of a liquid impermeable material and an inner sheet of a liquid permeable material. An absorbent sheet is disposed between the inner sheet and the outer sheet. A flexible liquid impermeable container having a chemical mixture which undergoes a thermal reaction upon activation thereof is interposed between the outer and inner sheets to enable the thermal source to be applied to the patient and to enable any liquid from the patient to permeate through the inner sheet to be absorbed by the absorbent sheet. The inner sheet of a liquid permeable material provides a moderate insulation barrier whereas the absorbent pad provides a substantial insulation barrier for directing the thermal source to the patient.

Abstract: An improved solar operated ventilator cover is disclosed for covering an aperture disposed in a horizontal surface. The cover has sidewalls with a cover opening and a top surface with an internal wall extending between the sidewalls and the top wall. An orifice is defined in the internal wall for enabling the flow of air within the cover. An electric motor has a motor shaft with a fan blade positioned proximate the orifice. A photovoltaic cell is connected to the electric motor for rotating the fan blade proximate the orifice to establish the flow of air through the cover opening.

Abstract: An improved control system for a movement actuator is disclosed for moving a member between a retracted position and an extended position. The movement actuator comprises a cylinder having a piston with a fluid supply providing pressure to a first and a second side of the piston. A control applies a first and a second fluid pressure on the first and second sides of the piston for moving the member from the retracted position toward the extended position with a force related to a difference between the first fluid pressure and second fluid pressure for reducing the possibility of damage to an unintended object in the path of the member. The control applies the first fluid pressure on the first side of the piston upon the member being in proximity to the extended position for moving the member into the extended position with a force related to the first fluid pressure for insuring proper positioning of the member.