Abstract: A network of microprocessors, or nodes, are interconnected in an n-dimensional cube having bidirectional communication links along the edges of the n-dimensional cube. Each node's processor network includes an I/O subprocessor dedicated to controlling communication of message packets along a bidirectional communication link with each end thereof terminating at an I/O controlled transceiver. Transmit data lines are directly connected from a local FIFO through each node's communication link transceiver. Status and control signals from the neighboring nodes are delivered over supervisory lines to inform the local node that the neighbor node's FIFO is empty and the bidirectional link between the two nodes is idle for data communication. A clocking line between neighbors, clocks a message into an empty FIFO at a neighbor's node and vica versa.

Abstract: A wire bundle or cable clamp primarily adapted for use in the aviation industry is disclosed. The clamp includes a flexible strap having a serrated portion and a strap receiving member on which a pawl having a lever portion and a complementary serrated portion is mounted, with the serrated portion being biased against the strap when a first end of the strap is inserted into and through the strap receiving member. The strap includes an enlarged head at the second end and the strap receiving member includes an opening on one side thereof to receive and hold the enlarged head of the strap when it is inserted in a direction perpendicular to a plane formed by the central axis of the strap when the strap extends around a wire bundle or the like so that the enlarged portion of the strap may be looped around the wire bundle and then inserted into the strap receiving member while the other end is secured in the strap receiving member by the pawl.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of communicating audio signals to the deaf is described. In accordance with the method described, electrical impulses characteristic of sound waves are applied either directly to the tactile sensory nerves by means of an implant or are applied simultaneously with vibrations representative of the sound waves to the nerve endings located at the skin surface. In accordance with the apparatus, a nerve stimulator applies a voltage representative of the sound waves across a pair of implanted electrodes in contact with the tactile sensory nerve such as the radial nerve branch located in the wrist or applies vibrations representative of the sound waves by means of a transducer to the skin, e.g. the finger tips of the deaf person, and electrical impulses representative of the sound waves across a pair of spaced electrodes carried by the transducer so that the same nerve endings are stimulated with both the vibrations and the electrical impulses.

Abstract: An underwater pylon cleaning apparatus is disclosed in which a rigid suction conduit mounted on an oceangoing vessel includes an eductor therein for providing a suction or lower pressure at the conduit inlet when water under pressure is supplied by a pump to the inlet of the eductor. A flexible hose connects an intake nozzle having an opening adapted to conform to the lateral surface of a cylindrical pylon to the inlet of the suction conduit. A discharge hose is connected to the outlet of the suction conduit by a flexible hose so that a diver may position the intake nozzle against the marine growth attached to the pylon whereby the growth will be removed from the pylon, transported through the hose and suction conduit and expelled through the outlet hose.

Abstract: An interventional therapeutic apparatus is described which includes a probe in the form of a transmission line such as coaxial cable. The probe is adapted to pass through the interior of a body cavity such as a blood vessel and includes an inductive load such as a ferrite bead at the remote end of the cable. Radio frequency energy is applied to the cable and converted into heat by a ferrite bead. As a result of the heat conversion by the ferrite bead, the remote end of the coaxial cable is heated to a sufficient temperature to provide the effect desired, for example to melt or otherwise remove plaque deposits in blood vessels.

Abstract: A method of gas carburizing and hardening a steel article and a continuous furnace therefor. The method includes the steps of carburizing the article in a carburizing atmosphere at atmospheric pressure, heating the article in a vacuum for a predetermined period of time, and hardening the article.

Abstract: A cryogenic deflashing apparatus includes a plurality of serially oriented work stations and a conveyor for transporting articles to be deflashed past each of the stations. The work stations include (1) a prechill station connected to vapor compression refrigeration system to lower the temperature below ambient (2) a chill station connected to a cryogenic refrigeration system in which a cryogenic refrigerant such as liquid nitrogen is introduced into a closed coil adjacent the station for cooling the residual flash on the article to the embrittlement point while maintaining an atmosphere of air at the station and delivering the vaporized cryogen for use in other processes and (3) a deflashing station in which a blasting media such as plastic pellets are propelled against the article to remove the flash. An article carrying open mesh basket is also provided on the conveyor for orienting the article in a preselected attitude with respect to the blasting media pattern.

Abstract: An entrapment assembly is provided for use in flying disc golf game. The entrapment assembly comprises an upright post and an upwardly opening basket mounted on the post. A circular support bracket is mounted on the post with a plurality of outside and inside chains mounted to the bracket. The outside chains extend downwardly and inwardly to their lower ends which are secured to a first loose ring surrounding the post within the basket. The inside chains extend downwardly and straight or outwardly to their lower ends which are secured to a second loose ring of larger diameter than the first ring so that the outside and inside chains cross at a point below the top of the basket.The outside and inside chains form a relatively dense energy absorbing medium in the path of a generally vertically oriented flying disc ensuring that the kinetic energy of the disc will be dissipated in the entrapment assembly, thereby causing the disc to call into the basket.

Abstract: An avionic tray adapted to be made in several width and sizes including standard ATR widths is made from aluminum alloy sheet which had beads or corrugations to compensate for decreased overall width of the sheet. Typically, the sheet is made from 0.040" thick 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, and the beads or corrugations increase the effective apparent thickness of the sheet to the usual tray thickness of 0.063". In a bottom section of the tray the beads run substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the tray, but do not extend to a deformed area where a metering plate is mounted. In side rails of the tray one bead runs parallel with the longitudinal axis, and the rest of the beads are disposed parallel with an edge of the side rail which is itself at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the tray. Jig pins provided in the side rails of the tray comprise extrusions of the material of the side rail which surround punched-out holes in the material.

Abstract: A blast media transport and throwing wheel apparatus includes a throwing wheel in the form of a straight vane centrifugal fan with a conically shaped axial opening therein for receiving the blast media (e.g. pellets) to be propelled against molded article to be deflashed. A shroud surrounds the throwing wheel and includes an entrance opening aligned with the axial opening and an exit opening through which the media is propelled. A feed cage is mounted on the shroud and extends into the axial opening and a feed tube connects the feed cage with a hopper containing a static quantity of the media. The feed cage includes a passageway for directing the media into the throwing wheel on one side of the rotational axis thereof.

Abstract: A new Alstroemeria variety characterized by the brightly colored blossoms, the petals of which are bright purple with a yellow striped heart. The plant is early in flowering.

Abstract: A new Alstroemeria variety characterized by the brightly colored blossoms, the petals of which are bright purple with a yellow striped heart. The plant is early in flowering.

Abstract: A new Alstroemeria variety characterized by the brightly colored blossoms, the petals of which are pink, with white wings and a yellow-white striped heart which is sometimes bearded. The plant is late in flowering with relatively short stems.

Abstract: A new Bouvardia variety characterized by the pure white, single flowers. The blooms are relatively large, have a better stem quality with more blooms per stem, and a longer vase life.

Abstract: A new Bouvardia variety characterized by the cherry pink, double flowers. The blooms have a better stem quality, and a longer vase life.

Abstract: A new Bouvardia variety characterized by the bright relatively dark pink, single flowers. The blooms are a truer non-fading color, have a better stem quality, and a longer vase life.

Abstract: A new Bouvardia variety characterized by the pink, single flowers. The blooms are a unique color, have a better stem quality, and a longer vase life.

Abstract: A new Bouvardia variety characterized by the salmon pink, single flowers. The blooms are a unique color, have a better stem quality, and a longer vase life.