Abstract: A heat-insulated rotatable handle extends through an opening in the cover side wall of a barbecue grill to interconnect with a generally L-shaped lever arm located inside the cover. By the handle alone, the cover may be raised or lowered, and, at the same time, rotation of the L-shaped lever arm permits selectively locating an end portion of the arm within any one of a plurality of slots in the grill fire bed wall to achieve a corresponding opening relation.

Abstract: A thin film strain gage is deposited on a flexure beam under controlled deposition conditions such that the dielectric parts thereof are normally in a compressive state. During use, when the strain gage is flexed in a manner tending to place parts thereof in tension, the dielectric parts are instead maintained either in compression, which is their more resistant state against mechanical fracture, or only in slight tension. Specifically, the dielectric films are deposited by sputtering with the substrate negatively biased, with the deposition rate and substrate temperature maintained at predetermined levels for enhancing compressive deposition.

Abstract: An electrical contact fixture is positionable on a surface and is connectable to the surface near a central portion. An electrically conducting continuous band extends around the central portion parallel to the surface. The band and the surface are connected by springs so that the band can be moved parallel to the surface when the fixture is connected to the surface. The fixtures can be stacked one upon the other and insulated from each other to provide terminals for electric currents and spaced at various distances from the surface. A collector has a resilient, elongate, serpentine portion for extending parallel to the surface. At least one collector contact is located along the serpentine portion. The collector contacts are in spaced-apart parallel relationship along the serpentine portion.

Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring sputtering deposition parameters and through closed-loop control achieving rapid modification of the parameters to maintain or to obtain a film composition. In reactive sputtering, the sputtering chamber has individual gas pressure controllers for the various gases to be added to the chamber. A holder for a substrate on which the film is to be deposited includes a heater with adjustable control. A differentially pumped quadrupole mass analyzer interconnects with the chamber bottom to receive a sample of plasma ions, measures the ionized species existing in the plasma and generates signals related to the film composition. A controller responsive to the quadrupole analyzer actuation adjusts the pressure of the one or more reactive or non-reactive gases being provided to the chamber, and/or controls other deposition parameters, such as substrate temperature or other plasma features.

Abstract: There is provided a cigarette holder having the overall appearance of a key, such as an ignition key for an automobile, for example, which is manipulated by the fingers to grip a cigarette for use during smoking. The key-shaped cigarette holder includes a clip at the end opposite the cigarette gripping part which is simultaneously operated for selective connection and removal from a key ring.

Abstract: A tidy box made entirely of polypropylene consists only of two parts fitted together after moulding. One part, the lower part, forms the base of the box together with a lid provided on one side with a catch or fastening lug and on the other side with a pull handle. The lid is made integral with the base by a polypropylene hinge so that the whole forms a single piece. The other part, the upper part, forms side parts, a top, back and front, the latter forming a fixed frame for the lid without any bottom cross-member, and the top has a notch and retaining edge for co-operating with the lid catch or fastening lug, the whole again forming only a single piece.

Abstract: The force transducer includes an essentially symmetrical, beam flexure of generally rectangular platelike construction, one of the edge surfaces being provided with a strain gage. A continuous Z-shaped slotlike passage is formed through the thickness of the beam flexure between its major surface areas, with one cross bar of the "Z" preferably parallel to the edge carrying the strain gage. An enclosing housing supports the beam flexure via a pair of pin members extending through openings provided in the beam flexure and located at one side of the diagonal portion of the "Z". External forces are applied to the beam flexure via a further pin member extending through an opening provided on the other side of the diagonal portion of the "Z". Forces to be measured are applied substantially solely in planes parallel to the major surface planes of the beam flexure.

Abstract: A pair of deflector segments are telescopingly interconnected to provide an air deflector of adjustable length. Each deflector segment includes a sloping forwardly facing portion, a relatively flat top, a vertical rear wall, and closed outer ends. The combined segments are fittingly received onto the top rear edge portion of the truck car and, after adjustment to accommodate the cab width, they are fixedly secured to the cab surface.

Abstract: The described force transducer has its stress beam mechanism mounted to a transducer reference frame via a dielectric member having a thermal coefficient of expansion virtually identical to that of the beam. The stress beam carrying the thin-film strain gage thereon has a pair of link arms with shims spot welded to it, the outer ends of the shims and arm assembly are cemented (e.g., epoxy) to the dielectric frame member which is molded of, for example, glass bonded mica. A flexure is welded to a coupling which has an insulator rod cemented thereto, the entire assemblage transferring motion from an incoming force to be measured, to the stress beam. The dielectric frame is similarly cemented to the force transducer reference frame providing electrical isolation for the stress beam and included strain gage bridge carried thereon.

Abstract: A polished ceramic substrate is provided with an insulation layer of silicon monoxide (SiO), over which a nickel metal thin-film is laid down in a spiral or serpentine pattern, taking up a desirably small area, but at the same time giving a high electrical resistance. Finally, a cover or protective layer of silicon monoxide is then deposited over the resistor, serving to protect it from the possibility of outside contamination.

Abstract: The powdered, blended, cement ingredients are stored and/or shipped prior to kilning and after being brought to the general region of use are then heated to the required temperature to obtain the desired characteristics of cement (i.e., the ability to harden). A further aspect is that the unkilned cement ingredients, either as a slurry when made by a "wet" process or formed into a slurry when made by a "dry" process, are shipped in an oil tanker during what is typically a dead-head run (e.g., from the United States to the Near East). Thinner is added to the slurry, reducing its viscosity and thereby making it easier to pump into and out of the tanker holds.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to storage units for use in the home, factory, office or the like, and, more particularly, to such storage units constructed of module units which can be assembled together into a variety of forms or shapes, for accommodating room contours or producing an esthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: A quantity of circuit chips are slidingly received in end to end relation in an elongated receptacle or "stick". The required number of such sticks are located in parallel groups at each side of a substrate mounted on an adjustable support. A pair of vacuum heads reciprocate along a path transversely of the substrate a fixed amount from a first extreme with the vacuum head located immediately over the endmost chip in a stick, to a second extreme which is a constant distance from the first position and lying over the substrate. The substrate is positioned to the proper x-y location such that when the transfer mechanism moves a chip to the position over the substrate, it will be properly located at the correct part of the substrate circuit. The sticks are indexable as needed to a position presenting the endmost chip of the selected stick underneath the outer extreme of the movement of the vacuum head. Control apparatus positions the substrate in any desired series of x-y locations.

Abstract: The described tube testing apparatus indicates whether a defect is either external or internal, enabling a quantitative classification of defects and an analog representation on location of the defect in the tube wall. The ratio of the signal levels of a defect is taken as a threshold in two different circuit channels. For tubes of a given wall thickness, the ratio of the defect signal levels resulting in the two channels is a fixed number which is a function of the location of a defect in the tube wall causing a defect signal. Uninfluenced test signal voltages from the first channel are available for further evaluation and are applied to voltage discriminators having various threshold voltages.

Abstract: Shredded manure is soaked in an excess of water to form a basic slurry which is then separated in a centrifugal separator. The liquid portion is added to a floc tank where a suitable flocculant precipitates proteins which upon passing through a vacuum filter is heated, producing a dry protein cake. The liquid filtrate from the vacuum filter is added to the autoclave, along with the solid material from the centrifugal separator, and the resulting slurry is acidified and raised to an elevated temperature and pressure for a prescribed time, thereby converting starches to mono-saccharides and amino sugars. The hot acidified slurry from the autoclave is discharged into a settling tank where it is acted upon by calcium oxide, removing sulphates. Subsequent filtering and evaporation of the hot slurry produces a molasses-like syrup including a significant percentage of sugars and some proteins.

Abstract: A tool box constructed of sheetlike metal includes a lower compartment which is the major containing part and within which the tools and other materials are received, and a cover which pivotally is received thereon. The upper edges of the lower compartment are formed into a rolled edge which both adds strength to the wall and provides safety against accidental cutting or other injury to the user. In fabrication, the lower compartment is formed from two sheetlike members, the first member having what will be its upper edges rolled into a generally cylindrical form and then the member is shaped to provide a front panel and two end panels. The second member is formed by bending a rectangular sheet into an L-shape, providing the bottom and rear walls for the containing part of the chest. The rear wall of the lower chamber has its upper edge rolled with a substantial gap provided which is received onto a similarly rolled edge of the cover to provide a pivotal hinge for the cover.