Abstract: The proportion of a radioactive material in a moving mass of material is determined with a sensor which derives an output signal proportional to the mass of radioactive material. The output signal is calibrated against known reference values to give a quantitative value of mass. The sensor includes a plurality of scintillation crystals. Problems associated with inhomogeneity of material distribution are overcome by averaging the sensed radiation over a time period.

Abstract: A fireproof door has a fabric of ceramic or glass fibers attached to a metal frame and covered by facings. The fabric which also may be used as a fireproof mat consists of layers of titanium-treated ceramic or glass fibers felted together by similar needlelike fibers extending through an intermediate layer of fireproof particulate material.

Abstract: A Conversion ring is provided for externally flanged mouths of tanks having two distinct locking means, one serving to prevent any axial displacement of the ring in relation to the filler mouth and the other for preventing any rotation of the ring once the latter is placed on the mouth. Both locking means cooperate with the external flange. The conversion ring provides security both as regards the sealing of the tank and as an anti-theft device.

Abstract: A dental articulator which provides a three-dimensional solid cam temporomandibular joint model of a human jaw movement by carving an internal cavity into said three-dimensional solid cam model by a cutting stylis.

Abstract: A picture frame comprising a transparent synthetic plastics plate with inclined edges, and a clamping member which snaps between the inclined edges and presses a picture against the transparent plate by spring action.

Abstract: A variable venturi carburetor is disclosed which includes a mixture conduit having therein a throttle plate, a fixed venturi, and a vacuum sustaining plate for variably opening and closing the throat of the fixed venturi. A first fuel nozzle opens into the mixture conduit at a point on the downstream side of the vacuum sustaining plate. An electromagnetic valve is provided for controlling the amount of fuel drawn from the auxiliary fuel nozzle so that it can vary in accordance with the degree of opening of the vacuum sustaining plate but is held at a level when the degree of opening of the vacuum sustaining plate is over a predetermined level. A second fuel nozzle is provided which opens into the mixture conduit at a point on the upstream of the vacuum sustaining plate for allowing discharge of fuel in amounts proportional to vacuums appearing in the mixture conduit upstream of the vacuum sustaining plate.

Abstract: A cold temperature chilling storage and transportation container specifically is used for fish. The space between double walls of regular or cross-linked polyethylene is filled with polyurethane foam. The outer bottom wall has nine legs formed integrally therewith. The inner bottom wall slopes to a recessed one inch opening in which a plug may be inserted. The upper half of the sidewalls extends outward about an inch and a half on each side so that empty containers may be telescoped. A cover overhangs the outer wall and has lower recesses to receive the sidewall. Nine upper recesses in the cover receive legs of the bottom wall for stacking the containers. The legs enable a forklift to be inserted from either side. A hollow double walled air manifold fits within the bottom and has a nipple to which an air hose may be connected. In use, ice is placed in the container; later, salt water and fish are added.

Abstract: A release mechanism is provided for the viewfinder mirror, which is held in the viewfinder position, of a single-lens mirror reflex camera having a photoelectrically controlled lens diaphragm. A locking device in the release mechanism, which device interrupts the closing of the lens diaphragm, comprises a detent tooth (31) which keeps the viewfinder mirror (27) in the viewfinder position against the action of the swivel spring (30). The tooth (31) can be brought out of engagement with the swivelling lever (10) of the viewfinder mirror (27) upon the electromagnetic release of the locking device for the interruption of the closing of the lens diaphragm.This achieves a release of the viewfinder mirror, and thus the initiation of the exposure operation, to be effected approximately simultaneously with the photoelectrically controlled interruption of the closing of the diaphragm.

Abstract: A printing apparatus especially for a cash register has printing wheels mounted on a shaft with a spring pressed friction detent means between the shaft and each wheel so that the wheels are positively driven but can overrun the detent means when they are stopped in their printing positions while having residual frictional engagement; the shaft rotating through only a part revolution then remaining stationary during printing and finally driving in rotating through only a part revolution then remaining stationary during printing and reverse to return the wheels to their starting positions.

Abstract: The invention comprehends a remote control mechanism having a beam swingable about a pivot to transmit a pushing force to a first cable and a pulling force to a second cable which cables are connected to locations of said beam on opposite sides of said pivot, said pushing and pulling forces being reversed when said beam is swung in opposite directions, said beam also having a third cable connected thereto at said pivot, said beam also being movable in further opposite directions in a manner such as to transmit, when moved in one such direction, pushing forces to each of said first, second and third cables, and when moved in the opposite such direction, pulling forces to each of said first, second and third cables, wherein(a) said third cable is a push cable and said first and second cables are pull cables, or(b) said third cable is a pull cable and said first and second cables are push cables.

Abstract: Self-monitoring seals have ends of fiber optic bundle loops mounted in stressed tamper resistant containers. A battery operates microelectronics to change a display in predetermined sequence. Tampering with the container or interrupting or changing the light transmission through the fiber optic bundle disrupts the predetermined display sequence.

Abstract: A granular or plate-like calcium aluminum silicate layer stores water beneath fertile soil. The silicate material may be coated with fertilizer or chemicals and may be shipped and installed within a wrapping, at least one surface of which is moisture pervious. A fleece-like material may form the pervious surface. A silicate container with a perforated cover and sidewalls fits within a planter. A filler pipe extends through the soil into the container. The silicate material may be mixed with the fertile soil.

Abstract: Goods to be packed are continuously collected in units of goods. Parallelly therewith plain package blanks are preformed to package containers, which are completely open at least at one vertical side. The units of goods and the open package containers are moved in a continuous feeding movement side by side with the same speed, and with the open container side facing the unit of goods. During the feeding movement a unit of goods is pushed sideways into a package container. The open container side or sides are closed and sealed, and the package is moved away from the packaging station. The front side and the rear side of the preformed package container as considered in the feeding direction are widened in relation to each other before the units of goods are pushed into the containers to facilitate the pushing in of the units of goods into the package containers.

Abstract: An anti-theft cap for closing a filler pipe of a vehicle fuel tank is provided having a body shaped to locate within the end of the filler pipe and a cover portion having sealing means to engage the end of the filler pipe. A cylinder lock mounted in a bore of said body serves to lock and unlock the cap. A carrier member is connected to said cylinder lock so as to rotate therewith between a locked position and an unlocked position. Two conduits are formed in said body diametrically opposite each other and each have one end at a surface of said body and the other end at another surface which other end communicates with the interior of the filler pipe when the cap is in position thereon.A first valve carried by said carrier member communicates at one end thereof with the atmosphere and at the other end thereof with said one end of its respective conduit when said carrier is in said locked position, whereby vapor from the tank may be vented when the pressure in the tank exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a spherical bearing having an outer member with an opening therethrough and a concave inner surface on the inner surface of the outer member, an inner member with a convex outer surface complementary to and in precise spherical bearing conformity with the concave inner surface comprising the steps of preforming the inner and outer members to their substantially, final dimensions, forcing the inner member within the opening of the outer member, the inner member acting as a die to enlarge one end of the opening thereby cold working an annular portion of the outer member which surrounds the opening.

Abstract: A diaper cover type garment has a first panel with lateral edges which curve from a maximum near a rearward edge to an intermediate minimum corresponding to a between leg portion and which curve outward to a front edge. A second panel slightly and uniformly tapers from a rear edge connection to a front edge connection. The second panel is formed of an inward fabric layer and a waterproof sheet layer facing the first panel. The first and second panels are stitched downward along lateral edges of the second panel in a back portion of the garment.Fasteners are arranged in sloping lines on a front portion of the garment, and complementary fasteners are mounted within rearward corners of the front panel. Hook and loop fasteners are mounted on the panels without reinforcement. Reinforcement panels are provided on the inside of the first panel with snap type fasteners.

Abstract: A mineral mining machine hauls itself along a working face by engaging a round link chain. The links of the chain are fed sequentially from link-retaining pockets in a track component arranged around the working face, around a driven sprocket assembly on the machine and returned to the pockets.

Abstract: An alarm system includes a number of self powered indicating elements each with an integral warning device. Each indicating element includes a control circuit which may comprise a transistor switching circuit, transistor oscillator or part of a wheatstone bridge circuit for example. Each of these control circuits is connected via two lines to a common control element at a position remote from the remainder of the control circuit, such element comprising for example a resistor, a battery or a zener diode dependent on the type of control circuit utilized. A switch is also included to provide, on actuation, either a short circuit or open circuit condition between the two lines. Actuation of this switch or tampering with the lines so as to cause a short circuit or open circuit condition to occur will result in operation of the alarm.

Abstract: A two-stage air-oil separator is connected to the air exhaust system of a compressor. The first stage has a pleated extended area agglomerator formed of layers of glass fiber material. The second stage has radially spaced filter elements with high loft filter material layers held between vinyl-coated glass scrims. The layers in the various filter elements are wrapped with different tightness. Fluid inlets and outlets are provided.