Abstract: This invention is concerned with apparatus for diagnosing the characteristics of a golf swing, of the type in which one or more magnets attached to the golf club create signals in pick-up loops located near the ball position, or analysis to provide a readout of swing characteristics such as dynamic loft, dynamic lie (rake), impact position at the club-face, speed, and club face angle. Such apparatus is now improved by causing at least one loop or loop combination to be formed to provide at least two generally identical loop portions located side-by-side across the ideal swing path A-B with their respective adjacent edges parallel and closely spaced for defining therebetween a notional center line across the said path as an accurate sensed position. This is more accurate than sensing a single loop edge, and more sensitive.

Abstract: A method and apparatus geometrically makes correction in an optical computer input system.

Abstract: A thermal print module and method includes a two-part snap-together housing and encloses a heated print element. An insulated spring finger is integrally formed on one housing part to move the heated print element for receiving a thermal-sensitive ink carrier for loading it into its printing position within the unit, wherein the spring finger protects the user from inadvertently touching the heated element. A two-position lever is used alternatively to move the heated print element for carrier loading purposes. A sensor is activated by the lever to de-activate electrically the print module during carrier loading operations.

Abstract: The device includes a magazine for storing divider films to separate sheets output by an office machine and deposited directly in stacks, wherein the divider films are placed between discrete groups of associated sheets. In order to be able to associate the sheet groups separated by the divider films with particular users of the office machine, different types of divider films, for example differently colored divider films, are used. The different types of divider films are identified by an automatically detectable identifying code and are deposited onto the sheet stack according to this identifying code.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting sheet material in which the apparatus comprises a turntable, a cutter guide and a cutter mounted on and moveable along the cutter guide. A piece of sheet material to be cut is mounted on the turntable and a straight line is cut in the material by keeping the turntable stationary and pressing the cutter into the card and moving it along the guide. An arch is cut in the card by rotating the turntable underneath the stationary cutter. The movement of the turntable is limited by a pair of stoppers. Stoppers are provided for limiting the travel of the cutter.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing and/or returning a disk shaped object having a central hole to and from a disk holder, includes a pick-off head having movable pick-off elements adapted to grasp the disk-shaped object through its central hole, characterized in that the pick-off head includes a rotatable shaft coupled to the movable pick-off elements and provided in the central axis of the pick-off head and arranged so that when the shaft rotates the pick-off elements are reciprocated radially with respect to the central axis so that when the pick-off elements are positioned with respect to the central hole of the disk rests on at least two of the pick-off elements.

Abstract: The rack loader/unloader system includes a rack unloader and a container elevator disposed on opposite sides of a rack conveyor to unload containers from a rack at a transfer station. The container elevator enables unloaded containers to be transported away from the transfer station as replacement containers are accumulated to replace the unloaded containers. A rack loader displaces the replacement containers from the container elevator into the rack.

Abstract: The method includes using a flow meter system having a meter assembly and a transmitter device in conjunction with a utility distribution system disposed behind a wall in a space and having a conduit extending through a conduit opening in the wall for coupling a fixture thereto. The meter assembly is connected in fluid communication with the conduit, and positioned outside of the space and in front of the wall. The transmitter device is installed within the space and positioned remotely from the meter assembly. The transmitter device is connected electrically to the transmitter device, and the fixture is coupled in fluid communication with the meter assembly, thereby concealing the meter assembly and the conduit opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magazine having a plurality of disk drawers which are mounted in disk-holding compartments and each of which holds a single disk (CD), all of the disk drawers being lockable in and releasable from the magazine by means of a single, common disk drawer locking mechanism and the magazine being capable of insertion into a machine. In order to create a magazine of straightforward, compact and economical design having as few components and being as simple to assemble as possible, the disk drawer locking mechanism is integral with the magazine. The disk drawer locking mechanism and the magazine are constructed as a one-piece injection molded unit in plastic and the disk drawer locking mechanism has a locking catch and a release tab which are joined to the magazine or an outer panel of the magazine by means of a common, elastic fulcrum bar and which pivot conjointly around the centre axis of the fulcrum bar thereby acting against its spring action.

Abstract: A new and improved process by which plastic material forming the plastic body package of an integrated circuit is selectively removed and replaced with a radiation shield having a specific formulation that is customized for a given radiation environment dependent upon the space application in which the integrated circuit is to be used.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for making two sided Multi-Chip Modules (MCMs) that will allow most commercially available integrated circuits to meet the thermal and radiation hazards of the spacecraft environment using integrated package shielding technology. The invention describes the technology and methodology to manufacture MCMs that are radiation-hardened, structurally and thermally stable using 3-dimensional techniques allowing for high density integrated circuit packaging in a radiation hardened package.

Abstract: A multiple section irrigation sprinkler system incorporating pilot operated, pressure actuated and sequenced valve assemblies incorporates controllable device to increase or decrease the water pressure in the water supply lines at a controllable rate. The system includes a dump valve to relieve the water pressure during the pressure reduction cycle to eliminate or at least greatly reduce water hammer effects. The dump valve has a flow rate substantially less than the flow rate of the device for increasing or decreasing the water pressure in the water supply lines. The dump valve is prevented from transitioning from the open position to the closed position below predetermined pressure levels selected to prevent false sequencing of the pilot operated, pressure actuated and sequenced valve assemblies.

Abstract: The sheet presenter includes an elongated platform adapted to engage a printer. A pair of spaced apart walls extend upwardly from the platform to support pivotably an arm at one and thereof. A motor disposed at another end of the arm is operatively connected to a drive roller wherein the mass of the motor urges the corresponding end of the arm downwardly to engage a sheet received on the platform.

Abstract: A golf club fitting system and method relate to the use of a golf club having its head rockably mounted on a base to enable the user to position the head adjustably. A club head orientation sensing device determines the loft angle of the club face when disposed in the desired adjusted position. A microcomputer responds to the sensor indicating the measured loft angle and other parameters such as the right handed or left handed user information and the intended playing surface condition information. A device responds to the microcomputer to display the determined loft angle desired for the given user.

Abstract: An intelligent display system presentation projection arrangement and method include the conversion of presentation display information into portable document format information for supplying it to an intelligent display system, which subsequently converts the portable document formation information to presentation display information. A controller responds to the converted information for controlling a projection display unit for causing the display presentation images to be projected onto a remotely located viewing surface. The intelligent display system of the arrangement replaces the separate computer with a unit which is either connected to the projection display unit, or incorporated therein. By utilizing the conversion to portable document format information, any computer platform may be employed, and the information is displayed at the highest resolution available to the projection display unit.

Abstract: The hosel construction includes a plug member extending downwardly for engaging a club head having a club face. A neck member, extending angularly upwardly from the plug member, engages a shaft to complete a golf club. The neck member extends in a generally transverse dimension to determine a lie angle between the shaft and the club head. The neck member also extends in a generally longitudinal dimension to determine a longitudinal angle, such as a face angle for the club face.

Abstract: The modular linear motor includes at least a pair of like stator modules and at least a pair of like mover modules. A stator module coupler interconnects the like stator module and has an axial length of sufficient dimension to maintain a given three phase stator pole pitch between the interconnected stator modules. A mover module coupler interconnects the like mover modules, and has another axial length of sufficient dimension to maintain a given mover pole pitch between the interconnected mover modules.

Abstract: A liquid crystal projection panel construction includes an incident light substrate assembly spaced apart from an light exiting substrate assembly having a plurality of pixel elements for enclosing a liquid crystal assembly therebetween. The incident light substrate assembly includes a microlens array having a plurality of microlenses disposed at about a surface of engagement between the incident light substrate assembly and the liquid crystal assembly for converging light through corresponding pixel elements. The incident light substrate assembly further includes a plurality of interference filters disposed at about the surface of engagement, and in registration with the corresponding microlenses and pixel elements for projecting a bright, high quality, full color image.

Abstract: An output document finishing module and a method of using it, relate to a document finishing module which is removably mounted to a paper sheet receiver for a non-impact printer. The module receives the printed sheets from the non-impact printer and finishes them by stapling or hole punching. The module can be removed from the receiver and replaced with conventional document receiving bins.

Abstract: The pari-mutuel gaming system includes an account mechanism for establishing a player's account and a common player pool account. A dynamic paytable which is changeable for each individual play of the game advises the player of the exact amount of currency for all possible winning outcomes of the play to heighten the level of interest of the player. A payout device determines if a winning outcome is achieved for an individual game play, and transfers an award corresponding to the winning outcome from common player pool account to the player's account at the conclusion of the individual game play.