Abstract: The vehicle panel, such as a door panel with a pull handle, is formed from a skin with a cover portion (18) and a loop portion (12) connected by spaced sides (32). A reinforcement member (24) is disposed inside the loop portion (12) and supported by a support panel (22). Cellular material (30) is disposed along the cover portion (18) of the skin and through the channel of the spaced sides (32) into the loop portion (12). The spaced sides (32) of the skin and the cellular material (30) disposed therein are removed to define the loop portion (12) integral with the body portion (14). Cover plates (38) are secured to the reinforcement member (24) to cover the exposed areas of cellular material (30) where the spaced sides (32) of the skin and cellular material (30) have been removed.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a motion transmitting core element includes a conduit (14), a motion transmitting core element (12) movably supported by the conduit (14), and a support fitting (16) for supporting the conduit (14) through an aperture (18) of a support structure (20). The support fitting (16) includes a body portion (22) and an integral radially extending abutment (24) extending from the body portion (22) for abutting one extremity of the aperture (18). The support fitting (16) further includes a second integral abutment comprising a pair of stubs (26) extending from the body portion (22) and formed by the body portion having had a pair of legs (28) extending therefrom broken off.

Abstract: A cutting tool and a method of manufacturing such a tool which may be a pick, bit or for a machine tool, in which a hard cutting insert 4 is mounted in a recess 7. Formed between the insert 4 and recess 7 are passages 11 which communicate with a fluid supply passage 13 and through which fluid for dust suppression, lubrication, cooling or removal of detritus is passed to emerge at ports 11a immediately adjacent to the cutting insert in the cutting region of the tool.The insert 4 is preferably formed as a pressing or moulding to include channels which co-operate with opposed walls of the recess 7 to form the passages 11.Preferably the insert 4 is secured in the recess 7 by press fitting and/or by heat shrinking the head 1 of the tool onto the recess to apply compressive retaining forces thereto.In a modification the insert 4 is provided with a sleeve and such assembly is received in the recess 7.

Abstract: A power control circuit (22) for selectively supplying power from a constantly available power source (20) to an amplified speaker (12) by sensing the existence of an audio signal in a differential stage by determining the differential potential signal between leads (16, 18) to produce a ground reference signal which is amplified by a transistor (28) and thereafter rectified (52) to provide a direct current signal which operates a relay driver transistor (42) which, in turn, operates a relay switch (46) to supply power to the speaker amplifier (14). The discontinuance of power to the speaker amplifier is delayed for a period of time after the discontinuance of the audio signal to the differential stage (24) by placing a capacitor (58) between the rectifier and the relay driver transistor (42) to power the relay driver transistor for a period of time after the audio signal is no longer being provided.

Abstract: A powder dispensing assembly (10) comprising; support structure (20), a dispensing platform (26) supported by the support structure (20) for receiving powder and having a distal lip (28) over which particles of powder move to define a falling curtain of powder particles. A supply platform (30) is supported by the support structure (20) for receiving powder and supplying the powder to the dispensing platform (26). A flow control device (34) establishes a flow path of the powder from the supply platform (30) to the dispensing platform (26). A drive device (36) vibrates the dispensing platform (26) to move particles thereover and over the lip (28) and to move the supply platform (30) in unison with the dispensing platform (26) to move powder from the supply platform (30) and through the flow control device (34) to the dispensing platform (26). A shelf (54) is disposed below the lip (28) for receiving the powder from the lip (28 ).

Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring the condition in a vehicle wheel mounted tire. The system includes first and second LC circuits disposed within the tire and interconnected by a diode multiplier in series with a pressure switch. An exciter establishes an energetic electromagnetic field of a first frequency such that a first LC circuit is resonant at the same first frequency. This first frequency is converted into energy of a second frequency by a harmonic multiplier diode and is impressed upon a second LC circuit which is resonant at the second frequency, the second frequency being either an even or odd harmonic of the first (exciting) frequency. A receiver tuned to the second frequency interrogates the second LC circuit for presence of harmonic energy at the second frequency.

Abstract: A hydraulic control package or assembly (30) for use in a marine steering system (10) having a steering helm pump (12) with port (14) and starboard (16) fluid outlets and a return inlet (18) for hydraulically actuating a piston (22) in a hydraulic cylinder (20) having port (24) and starboard (26) inlets for moving the piston (22) back and forth in the cylinder (20) in response to fluid delivered from the helm pump (12). A fluid reservoir (32, 34, 36) is closed and pressurized with air and is defined by an open ended tube (32) having a cap (34) sealing the top end of the tube (32) and a valve body (36) sealing the bottom end of the tube (32). The valve body (36) houses the control valve means for controlling the fluid flow in the system between the helm pump (12) and the actuating cylinder (20). The cap (34) and valve body (36) are held against the respective ends of the tube (32) by tie rods (50).

Abstract: A method and assembly for monitoring respiration and detecting apnea. The assembly includes an oscillator for generating an electromagnetic field having an output frequency in the radio frequency range and a high Q passively tuned LC circuit which has a resonant frequency variable in the radio frequency range generated by the oscillator. The LC circuit responds to the electromagnetic field by absorbing electromagnetic energy from the field when the resonant frequency matches the output frequency of the oscillator. A band is positioned about the subject's chest or abdominal cavity to vary the resonant frequency of the LC circuit in response to the expansion and contraction of the subject's chest or abdominal cavity. A detecting means is also provided for detecting when the LC circuit is responsive to the electromagnetic field established by the oscillator.

Abstract: An apparatus 10 for stripping fluid from the surface of a vehicle including a plenum 14 and a flexible inflatable primary bag 20 having a primary bag inlet releasably mounted on the plenum 14 for allowing the flow of air from the plenum 14 to the primary bag 20 and a nozzle end 22 and a bag opening 24 disposed between the primary bag inlet and the nozzle end 22. The apparatus further includes a flexible inflatable secondary bag 26 having an elongated secondary bag inlet 28 secured about the bag opening 24 for hinging movement and a nozzle end 30 for allowing the flow of air therethrough. The apparatus is characterized by including a hinging control frame 34 for controlling the hinging action of the secondary bag 26 with respect to the primary bag 20.

Abstract: A quantity of material (10), which is at less than a predetermined density, is disposed within a sealed container (12) which is, in turn, encapsulated in a pressure-transmitting (18) medium which is, in turn, placed within a pot die (20) of a press where it is restrained as a ram (24) enters the pot die (20) and applies a force to the pressure-transmitting medium (18) to densify the material within the container into a compact (10') of predetermined density. The pressure-transmitting medium (18) is characterized by a rigid interconnected ceramic skeleton structure (26) which is collapsible in response to a predetermined force and fluidizing glass (28) capable of fluidity and supported by and retained within the skeleton structure (26). The glass (28) becomes fluidic and capable of plastic flow at temperatures utilized for compaction whereas the ceramic skeleton (26) retains its configuration and acts as a carrier for the fluidic glass (28).

Abstract: A novel auxiliary element for orthodontic plates will permit sagittal tooth movements in the region of the side teeth, especially distal movements. The auxiliary element consists of a base of plastic and of a spring element embedded in this base plate and made of an elastic, but permanently deformable material. Depending on the number of teeth to be moved, one or more such spring elements are cast into the base plate and are then activated accordingly, that is to say bent in the appropriate direction. The spring element comprises two clamping arms, one of which is made U-shaped and engages over the adjacent tooth, while the other clamping arm comprises a loop part, one leg of which engages on the tooth to be moved.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for stripping fluids from the surface of a vehicle includes an air distributor (28) and inflatable bags (14-26), each of generally rectangular transverse cross section. The bags (14-26) are supported by the air distributor (28) and each of the bags (14-26) includes an inlet end (40) connected to the air distributor (28) for introducing air under pressure into the bags (14-26) and a nozzle end (42) of smaller area than the inlet end (40) spaced apart from the inlet end (40) for emitting a stream of air while maintaining the bags (14-26) in a nonflailing orientation and substantially rigidly inflated.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp (26) for selectively varying the hinging action of a flexible, inflatable fluid-stripping bag (12) including an elongated bag inlet (14) having a predetermined cross-sectional area and a nozzle (16) at one end thereof and wherein the bag inlet (14) is mounted about an opening (24) of a plenum (20) for supplying air to the bag (12). The clamp comprises an adjustable frame (26) adapted to be disposed about the bag inlet (14) and spaced therefrom to adjustably limit the extent to which the bag inlet (14) opens to determine the cross-sectional area and a band member and fastening device for securing the frame (26) about the bag inlet (14) whereby a change in the cross-sectional area produced by the frame (26) changes the resistance of the hinging action of the bag (12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agricultural share formed of metal and having a front and rear and two sides converging together to form a point, wherein there is bonded to the front of the share along at least part of each of its sides a lateral protective metal length. Preferably there is also provided a center protective metal length bonded to the front of the share substantially equidistant from the sides of the share. Agricultural shares are subjected to extensive wear in use. The metal lengths, which are preferably formed of harder metal than the metal of the share itself, increase the operating life of the agricultural share of the present invention.

Abstract: A tire condition monitor converter including a plurality of wires extending about a tire rim and defining a first coil electrically connected to a first capacitor to define a first LC circuit and a second coil electrically connected to a second capacitor to define a second LC circuit. A mounting ring of electrically insulating material extends about the rim and has grooves therein in which the wires are disposed. A yieldable material is disposed between the ring and the rim for allowing radial expansion and contraction of the ring and rim while maintaining the circumferential length of the wires constant. A connecting block is disposed between the terminal ends of the mounting ring and the wires are connected to the block to place the wires in tension. The block includes circuit means for electrically interconnecting the ends of the respective wires and also supports the capacitors. A pressure switch is disposed in the circuit and is responsive to tire pressure.

Abstract: Gas-contaminated particulate material is passed through a vacuum chamber wherein it is subjected to an electric field to charge the gaseous contaminants to cause the gaseous contaminants to separate from the particulate material and enter a gas flow path through a vacuum-outlet conduit inflow communication with a vacuum source. A series of electrical potentials are established in the vacuum outlet conduit by a series of electrodes spaced from one another. Adjacent potentials or electrodes are of opposite polarity and the distance between adjacent potentials or electrodes decreases in the direction of the gas flow path out the vacuum outlet conduit whereby the vacuum and the electrodes move the gases from the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element including a flexible motion transmitting core element and a flexible conduit. An end fitting is disposed about the end portion of the conduit for supporting the conduit and core element with the core element extending from the end fitting. The assembly also includes a support housing for supporting the end fitting and the conduit on a support structure. The assembly is characterized by a resilient vibration dampener disposed between the support housing and the end fitting for providing noise and vibration isolation therebetween.

Abstract: A reflective heat transfer combination and the method of making same whereby a tacky mixture of tack wax and mineral spirits defines a carrier layer applied over a paper substrate capable of absorbing the carrier layer when melted in response to heat and disposing a layer of glass beads over the carrier layer and forcing the glass beads into the carrier layer and against the paper substrate while allowing portions of the beads to be exposed above the carrier layer. A liquid binder layer of acrylic plastic is disposed around the beads and over the carrier layer while leaving portions of the beads exposed and is dried to retain the beads in position. Thereafter a liquid reflective coat of acrylic plastic is applied over the binder layer and covering the beads to provide a reflective background for reflecting light back through the beads. While the reflective coat is liquid and before being dried, a powdered adhesive is disposed over the reflective coat and thereafter the reflective coat is dried.

Abstract: A reflective heat transfer combination and the method of making same whereby a tacky mixture of tack wax and mineral spirits defines a carrier layer applied over a paper substrate capable of absorbing the carrier layer when melted in response to heat and disposing a layer of glass beads over the carrier layer and forcing the glass beads into the carrier layer and against the paper substrate while allowing portions of the beads to be exposed above the carrier layer. A liquid binder layer of acrylic plastic is disposed around the beads and over the carrier layer while leaving portions of the beads exposed and is dried to retain the beads in position. Thereafter a liquid reflective coat of acrylic plastic is applied over the binder layer and covering the beads to provide a reflective background for reflecting light back through the beads. While the reflective coat is liquid and before being dried, a powdered adhesive is disposed over the reflective coat and thereafter the reflective coat is dried.

Abstract: A .[.container.]. .Iadd.method .Iaddend.for hot consolidating powder of metallic and non-metallic composition and combinations thereof by the application of heat and pressure .[.wherein the.]. .Iadd.to a thick-walled and regularly shaped .Iaddend.container .[.includes.]. .Iadd.having .Iaddend.a mass of container material which is substantially fully dense and incompressible and is capable of plastic flow at .[.pressing.]. .Iadd.conventinal compaction .Iaddend.temperatures, a cavity of .[.a predetermined.]. .Iadd.an irregular .Iaddend.shape formed within the mass for receiving a quantity of powder, the mass including walls around the cavity of sufficient thickness so that the exterior surface thereof does not closely follow the contour of the cavity whereby, upon the application of heat and pressure to the container, the mass acts like a fluid to apply hydrostatic pressure to the powder contained in the cavity.