Abstract: A bait cast fishing reel includes electronic timing circuitry for controlling deceleration of the spool thereof, about which fishing line is wound and playing out. The spool is mechanically released and the timing circuitry is activated by the pressing of a control button. When a casting sequence is commenced, the timing control allows the spool to first rotate freely for a preselected period of time. A second phase of the timing circuitry then applies a spool braking mechanism for a preselected time period. At the completion of this second period, the timing circuitry again releases the spool for manual braking by thumb pressure. Rewinding the spool resets the timing circuitry for the next cast, and disconnects power from the circuitry.

Abstract: Apparatus for overheating the edges of a preheated formed skelp for the purpose of butt welding the skelp into pipe or tube. Induction coil assembly consisting of two (2) series connected loops, with a main conductor of each loop positioned within a magnetic flux guide and positioned adjacent to the open edges of the C-shaped skelp and the return conductors of each loop arranged externally on opposite side of the flux guide, providing localized overheating of the edges of the skelp prior to welding.

Abstract: A rung-to-rail ladder joint connection for box section or tubular side rails comprising a rung, a malleable ferrule disposed on an end of the rung, the ferrule and rung projected through an opening in the web of each of the walls of the side rails, a sleeve or sleeve-like reinforcing member of lesser length than the ferrule and of similar profile thereto telescoped over the ferrule and disposed between the webs of the rails, the sleeve being adapted to be disposed on the ferrule either during preforming a flange on one end of the ferrule or thereafter and prior in each instance to final assembly with the box section or tubular side rails by forming of a flange on an opposite end of the rung. The sleeve and the ferrule may be of the same or different materials and thickness.

Abstract: A caseinate product is produced by blending a pretreated whey having a pH above 8 with a casein wherein the blending is under heat less than 190.degree. F. and at a pH above 6.5 to produce a caseinate product useful as a skim milk substitute in food products.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a hairpiece comprising a plurality of individual hairs adjustably secured about an endless circular filament or filaments and the method of placement of the same on the head whereby the circular filament or filaments encircle the upper forward portion of the head, the sides and the lower back portion of the head beneath an upper layer and above underlying layer of hair on the head whereby the hairpiece is sandwiched between layers of the natural hair on the head.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making hook-to-rail connections for scaffolds or the like, namely a method of securing an offset hook to a rail or beam of generally I-shape by inserting an arcuate plate of such ductility as to be deformable upon extension thereof to fill spacing between the flanged ends of the rail or beam and the hook and to secure the hook to the rail.

Abstract: A non-cross-linked or partly cross-linked triaryl-s-triazine ring containing polymer or copolymer is prepared by cyclopolymerizing an aromatic nitrile-modified oligomer or precursor in the presence of excess molar amounts of aromatic nitrile at temperatures above 100.degree. C. to provide a non-cross-linked triaryl-s-triazine extended chain structure. The excess moles of aromatic nitriles above that required to endcap the oligomer results in an extended chain structure. The polymers are useful as a matrix laminating resin in composites containing carbon fibers and similar refractory filler materials to produce desirable refractory materials exhibiting thermal-oxidative stability at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A circulating fan for annealing furnaces of the type having a centrally apertured circular base plate, a plurality of circumferentially spaced radially disposed main fan blades, mounted on one side of said base plate having a forwardly inclined concave scoop portion, one or more interceptor blades inclined in the same direction as the scoop and disposed between a pair of adjacent said main fan blades. A circular flat outer upper peripheral ring to which said main and interceptor blades are secured.

Abstract: An ampoule breaker tool comprising a lever containing a plurality of through-holes and adapted to engage the upper bulb portion of an ampoule provides an efficient and safe means for opening ampoules. The tool can be hand held whereby leverage is provided remote from the ampoule bulb to transmit a force on the mid-section of the ampoule bulb and sever the bulb from the ampoule.

Abstract: A lock for securing an automobile storage battery of other automatic accessory from being stolen when the vehicle is left unattended, the lock consisting of a pair of L-shaped brackets securely mounted on an existing battery tray replacing the battery hold-down, the brackets being formed of a carbonized steel and provided with horizontally extending slots in the upper ends of each vertical upstanding member through which opposite ends of a double ended sliding double bolt operated by means of a key cylinder lock project when the key is turned by the operator.The key cylinder is imbedded in a steel cover for the rectangular container containing the bolts and the locking bar is centrally and pivotally mounted on the lower end of the cylinder by means of a shear pin which, when the key is removed from the lock, will shear upon any attempt to drill the cylinder and hence be unable to function for disengaging the bolts from their engagement with the brackets enclosing the battery.

Abstract: A pipe smoker's container or case comprises a container having secured therein holding means for securing detachable pipe bowls from detachable smoker's pipes of the type having a pipe stem detachable from or adapted to be attached to the pipe bowl. The pipe bowls each are provided with a tobacco or other smoking material receiving chamber open at both ends and adapted to be secured within the container in position perpendicular to the bottom of the container and in secure engagement with means secured to or provided by the interior of the container lid, whereby the pipe bowls are secured and sealed while carried in the container. A bottom draw-hole of the bowl is adapted to be closed by means carried by the bottom of the container. The tobacco or other smoking material receiving chamber in the bowl may be prefilled with tobacco or other smoking material and the prepacked tobacco or other smoking material prevented by the holding means and lid means from spillage during carrying of the container.

Abstract: A load support diffuser adapted to support a vertical stack of coils in an annealing furnace and means for cooling a protective atmospheric gas within said furnace, the diffuser comprising a flat circular base plate, a plurality of outer load support members secured to spaced portions of the outer periphery of the base plate, a flow deflecting ramp disposed between each pair of adjacent spaced outer load support members, spaced vertical radial inner load support members spaced inwardly on the base plate from the outer load support members, a cooling member disposed in an annular space provided in the diffuser between said outer and inner support members.

Abstract: An easel for use with a back-loading picture frame, which easel is readily attachable and detachable therefrom and intended for use primarily with picture frames formed from metal in extruded channel shapes. The easel preferably is of resilient extruded material and has a flat land member and a resilient yoke member extending at an angle thereto. The yoke is provided with a pair of spaced members, one member being adapted to be fit within the channel in one frame section adjacent a forward face of the frame and the other member fit within the channel adjacent a rear face of the frame section, said members adapted to be secured by means of spring pressure into locking engagement with means on the frame section and easily detached therefrom.

Abstract: An improved spray quenching device for quenching a relatively moving elongated workpiece such as steel pipe consisting of an improved quench means for directing a stream of quenchant at an acute angle to an elongated heated workpiece or pipe moving therethrough, means whereby the quenchant contacts the same in a relatively short time after heating and the quenchant is distributed thereby over a greater extent of the workpiece or pipe between the supports thereof.

Abstract: A device for mounting objects on a pegboard. A fastener spans the distance between holes in a pegboard. In one embodiment the fastener has S-shaped hooks at opposing ends which are inserted into holes in the pegboard. In another embodiment the fastener has a C-shaped hook at one end and an S-shaped hook at the other end. The hooks grip the pegboard between them in cooperative reactive spring tension. The fastener may have an integrally formed means for retaining objects and it may also be used to fasten separate retaining means to the pegboard. The fastener and retaining means may be fabricated from a single piece of sheet metal. One embodiment of the fastening means comprises a pair of dimpled tabs for retaining sockets of socket drive sets.

Abstract: A diffuser adapted for transmitting thermal energy by conduction across metallic members and by convection of a heat-treating gas in an annealing furnace is comprised of a base, a diffuser member having a plurality of radial gas passages, and an in-line cooling member disposed longitudinally within each of the radial passages; which cooling member includes a cooling fluid inlet, at least one radial cooling fluid leg having a longitudinal axis extending substantially in the direction of the gas flow through the radial passage, and a cooling fluid outlet.

Abstract: A multi-element connection for structural members adapted to connect the structural members in co-linear arrangement and to automatically lock these members in such position, which connection is adapted to be rotated or folded to bring such structural members into such co-linear or lapped position with respect to each other, the connection being comprised of a latch element secured or integral with one of the members and a clevis element secured or integral with another of said members, the latch element having a cam surface and an arcuate notch with end abutments whereby a latching member in said clevis element may ride on the cam surface and be brought into engagement with said notch to lock said elements and co-joined structural members.

Abstract: A device for automatically locking the fly assembly of an extension trestle ladder in an extended or lowered adjustment position. The fly assembly is supported to prevent downward movement by a displaceable member which abuts a rung on the fly assembly along a portion of the length of the rung, which member is spring biased for automatic return to locking position.