Abstract: A device preventing connector pins attached to individual wires in a conductor from becoming removed from a computer connector. The device includes a body, which defines a chamber and includes a top, a bottom and sides joining the top and bottom. The computer connector is secured to the bottom of the body by a connecting apparatus and the conductor is secured to the body by a strain relief mechanism. The device prevents the connector pins from becoming removed from the computer connector when moving the conductor after the strain relief member has secured the conductor to the body and the connecting apparatus has secured the computer connector to the body.

Abstract: A system for and method of producing a beneficiated fuel from a moisture ladened fuel. A combustion turbine is operated to provide a flow of exhaust gas out of an exhaust outlet at a temperature above ambient. The flow of exhaust gas is then directed across the moisture ladened fuel such that a portion of the moisture carried by the moisture ladened fuel is removed to produce the beneficiated fuel.

Abstract: A system for and method of producing a beneficiated fuel from a raw low ranked moisture ladened fuel. A combustion turbine is operated to provide a flow of exhaust gas out of an exhaust outlet at a temperature above ambient. The flow of exhaust gas is then directed across the raw low ranked moisture ladened fuel such that a portion of the moisture carried by the raw fuel is removed to produce the beneficiated fuel.

Abstract: A non-permanent ornamental paint mixture being water soluble after drying. The mixture consists essentially of: from about 75.0 to about 85.0 parts by weight water; from about 10.0 to about 12.0 parts by weight filler; from about 0.5 to about 1.5 parts by weight aqueous pigment dispersion; from about 2.0 to about 2.5 parts by weight release agent; from about 3.0 to about 4.5 parts by weight acid containing, cross-linked acrylic emulsion copolymer; up to 1.0 parts by weight alkali; up to 0.1 parts by weight defoamer; and up to 0.1 parts by weight antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A composition of matter is used to treat particles entrained in flue gas. The composition comprises a caustic liquid to adjust the resistivity of the entrained particles. An inert particulate matter supports the caustic liquid to inhibit the chemical action of the caustic liquid until used to adjust the resistivity of the entrained particles. The entrained particles are removed from the flue gas by choosing a caustic liquid to adjust the resistivity of the entrained particles. The caustic liquid is supported on inert particulate matter to inhibit the chemical action of the caustic liquid. The supported caustic liquid is supplied to untreated flue gas at a temperature sufficient to separate the caustic liquid from the inert particulate matter. The separated caustic liquid is mixed with the entrained particles so as to coat the entrained particles. The coated particles are then passed through an electrostatic precipitator to remove them from the flue gas.

Abstract: A material adapted to be used as a contact lens is made from a solid copolymer. The copolymer is made from an alkyl acrylate ester, an organosiloxane ester and a proteinaceous inhibiting wetting mixture of N-(1,1-dimethyl-3-oxobutyl)acrylamide and one or more acids selected from the group consisting of acrylic and methacrylic acid.

Abstract: A non-permanent ornamental paint mixture that is water soluble after drying. The mixture comprises a first solution of a mixture consisting essentially of water, defoamer, dispersing agent, filler and antimicrobial agent. A second solution is mixed with the first solution and comprises a mixture consisting essentially of water, an acid containing, cross-linked acrylic emulsion copolymer, defoamer, a release agent and alkali. An aqueous pigment dispersion is used in the paint mixture to provide the color.

Abstract: A gas refrigerant compressor comprises a shaft having a first portion and an offset portion. A body supports the first portion of the shaft for rotating movement around an axis of rotation and defines a compression chamber. A compression member is adapted for reciprocating movement within the compression chamber. The compression member is connected to the offset portion of the shaft such that rotating the shaft draws gas refrigerant into the compression chamber upon movement of the compression member toward the axis of rotation and exhausts compressed gas refrigerant out of the compression chamber upon movement of the compression member away from the axis of rotation.

Abstract: An aqueous solution is applied to water insoluble solid particles when flowing from one location to another location to improve the flow characteristics of the particles while inhibiting caking characteristics of the particles. The aqueous solution comprises a water soluble polymer derived from cellulose.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting a pipe disposed in a pipe string extending from the surface of the earth down a borehole. The apparatus comprises a body having an elongate axis and being adapted to be lowered at a first end down the pipe string to the pipe to be cut, to support a quantity of solid combustible material for providing a pipe cutting flame and to direct the pipe cutting flame along the elongate axis toward a second end of said body. A nozzle is connected to the second end of the body for directing the pipe cutting flame from the elongate axis of the body radially against the pipe to be cut.

Abstract: A device is used to control the passage of fuel from a fuel tank to an engine. The device comprises a body including a chamber. An inlet member is connected to the body and has an inlet passageway for placing the fuel tank in fluid communication with the chamber. An outlet member is connected to the body and has an outlet passageway for placing the chamber in fluid communication with the motorcycle engine. An element is disposed within the body and movable between a position placing the inlet passageway in fluid communication with the chamber and a position preventing fluid communication between the inlet passageway and the chamber. A lock mechanism is used to secure the element in the position preventing fluid communication between the inlet passageway and chamber to prevent movement of the element to the position placing the inlet passageway in fluid communication with the chamber.

Abstract: A jewelry box comprises a container and a cover for preventing access into the container connected to the container. A frame for providing a supporting border to a representation made on a surface and for permitting a visual observation of the representation may be detachably connected to the cover so that the representation may be replaced. A hanger adapted to be connected to the container for mounting the container to a wall may also be provided and, when the container is mounted on the wall, a device is disposed within the container to suspend a necklace within the container.

Abstract: An extended width parabolic trough solar collector (12) is supported from pylons (14). Collector (12) is formed from a center module (30) and two wing modules (32) joined together along abutting edges by connecting means. A stressed skin monocoque construction is used for each of the modules.

Abstract: A truss assembly apparatus (10) comprises an elongate table (12) with a presser carriage (14) supported for movement along the table. The carriage (14) supports a roller (116) for embedding fastener plates into precut truss members positioned on the table (12). Two clamping assemblies (40) are mounted on the table (12) to define a pair of truss assembly zones and an intermediate truss transfer zone. Each clamping mechanism (40) is selectively actuated to effect positive clamping engagement of the precut truss members or semi-complete truss positioned therein. A plurality of lift means (80, 100) are mounted in the table (12) for facilitating advancement of the truss during assembly.

Abstract: An exercising device comprising a frame, actuating means, and a double acting hydraulic cylinder used therewith. The hydraulic cylinder includes a container having first and second chambers and passageways for placing the chambers in fluid communication with one another. A piston is slideably mounted within the first chamber and valve means are mounted with the container for preventing fluid communication into the first chamber when the piston is moved in a first direction and for preventing fluid communication around the piston when the piston is moved in a second direction. A piston rod extends into the container for moving the piston in response to movement of the actuating means. A control means governs the fluid flow through a selected passageway from the first to the second chamber to regulate the amount of force necessary to move the actuating means during exercise of a portion of the body.

Abstract: A material and method for the decomposition/dissociation of water into hydrogen and oxygen is disclosed. The material comprises an amalgam of an alkali metal, mercury, and aluminum combined with a catalytically effective amount of an alloy comprising nickel and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of germanium, antimony, gallium, thallium, indium, and bismuth.

Abstract: Directed jets of temperature controlled gaseous fluids are applied to irregularly shaped products, such as food portions, to subject discrete areas of the surface to a very high heat transfer rate and to cause these areas to be passed over surfaces of the product at a proper rate to obtain over-all surface effects such as crisping, browning, searing or freezing.The cooking apparatus comprises a generator adapted to supply microwave energy for heating the interior of a food product in combination with apparatus to direct spaced discrete high velocity jets of heated air to impinge against exterior surfaces of the food product. A conveyor is employed to provide relative motion between each of the sources of heat and the product for averaging cooking through the product by reducing effect of RF standing waves and simultaneously sweeping the jets of air over the product at proper rate to heat all exposed surfaces.