Abstract: This invention is concerned with an electronic control system that uses a common two wire lead with a plurality of detector units connected in parallel thereto in order to control a plurality of electrical loads. The common two wire lead is connected to a single master controller. Control modules or control elements have RF signals matched individually to each detector are mounted on the controller and move the loads coupled to each detector. This system finds great acceptance in regulating solenoid motors such as found in model railroad train layouts.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a unique braking mechanism for a spinning style fishing reel rotor. This brake mechanism prevents the fishing reel rotor from inadvertently or accidentally revolving when the bail is in the casting position. The braking means is provided by a removable brake shoe and a stationary brake drum.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a new and unique means for preventing the crowns of a backflushable filter element unit from splitting which has heretofore been caused by the cyclic action of the cleaning and backflushing. A layer of staple material is positioned adjacent the outer layer of filter media to prevent bellowing or ballooning. An additional staple layer may be positioned adjacent the inner layer of filtered media to provide additional support. With both staple layers in position on both sides of the filter media, the media is firmly captured and the crowns will not split.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a unique dual C-shaped retainer clip. This clip is advantageously applied to the shaft of a spinning style fishing reel in order to lock the slider to the shaft.

Abstract: A three-way pinch valve assembly is operated with a single solenoid with one pinch valve mounted on each end of the solenoid, one valve will normally be open and the other valve will normally be closed. The plunger of the solenoid is split so that each movable pinch bar of each pinch valve is separately adjustable. A back-up pinch bar for each movable pinch bar is likewise adjustable. A three-way valve is provided by connecting the tubing from the two pinch valves to a T-fitting having a single outlet.

Abstract: Non-woven fabrics suitable for use as carpeting and the like are produced by needlepunching staple length monofilament fibers having an elastic modulus of from 5,000 to 60,000 psi. The fibers are also characterized by an area moment of inertia of from 400.times.10.sup.14 to 7,000.times.10.sup.14 in.sup.4 and a stiffness parameter of from 1.times.10.sup.-5 to 1.times.10.sup.-8 lb-in.sup.2.

Abstract: Three dimensional shapes, typically of convex-concave form and having sufficient rigidity to maintain that form are molded from nonwoven, needlepunched fabrics containing certain ethylene-vinyl acetate fibers in admixture with fibers of a higher melting point polymer. Molding is accomplished by heating the fabric to a temperature whereat the ethylene-vinyl acetate fibers soften or melt but below the melting point of the other fibers and thereafter pressing the fabric between the mating faces of a mold pair and allowing the ethylene-vinyl acetate fibers to solidify and cool while in the mold.

Abstract: A melt bonded fabric is produced by blending particular ethylene-vinyl acetate fibers with fibers of higher melting materials, forming a fabric thereof as by needle punching, and thereafter subjecting the fabric to temperatures above the melting point of ethylene-vinyl acetate but below that of the other fibers in the fabric.

Abstract: A low twist, high bulk filtration roving is prepared by wrapping a sliver comprised of individual fibers, around a core in the conventional manner. Exemplary of the bulk fibers which may be employed are naturally occurring fibers such as jute, cotton, animal hair; synthetic polymer fibers, such as acrylic, nylon, polyester, olefin, aramid, teflon; man-made organic fibers deriving from natural sources such as rayon or cellulose acetate; and inorganic fibers such as metal, glass, graphite; or a blend of two or more of these fibers. Examples of the core, which can be continuous filaments, monofilaments or spun yarn, are one or more strands of the same composition as the fibers, or a combination thereof, twisted paper which can be plain, impregnated or metallized, and metal wire. Where the material is capable of being cast in film form, slit film may be employed as the strand(s). The composite roving is wound upon a rigid perforated tubular center to form a filter cartridge.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a device for locking a fishing reel spool onto a fishing reel shaft so that there is no relative motion therebetween. Conventional spinning reels and skirted type spinning reels utilize the invention embodied herein. The unique design of this spool enables a fisherman to lock the spool on the fishing reel and not have to worry about it coming loose during fishing.

Abstract: A ceramic-metal composite laminate capable of exposure to high temperature differentials without damage, consisting of an inner ceramic layer, an outer metal layer and an intermediate interface layer of a low modulus metallic low density structure having a high melting point. The ceramic layer is secured to the low modulus structure directly or through an intermediate ceramic-metal composite, and the outer metal layer is brazed to the intermediate low modulus layer. Thermal strains caused by a temperature differential between the inner and outer layers are taken up without harmful effect by the intermediate low modulus layer.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a spinning style fishing reel wherein an anti-reverse and a self-centering bail mechanism are jointly incorporated in the housing of the reel. This mechanism provides that the bail of the fishing reel may be located in the same optimum position for casting time after time.

Abstract: This invention relates to conventional style and skirted style fishing reels wherein the spool flange edge that secures the spool to the center shaft is retained by the knob so that it does not fall away and separate from the spool.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a free-floating drag mechanism that is adaptable for use in conventional spinning reels and skirted style spinning reels. The free-floating drag is mounted at the rear of the fishing reel and is keyed to the main shaft that holds the spool. When the drag is tightened down the spool cannot rotate and as the drag is loosened the spool is able to rotate paying out line from the spool without the bail being opened.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a special shear groove made in a fishing reel handle assembly such that the crank shaft will fracture at the shear groove before it will damage the interior gear mechanism in the housing of the reel. The shaft fracturing at the shear groove prevents the gear train from being damaged.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a device for producing a clicking sound that is part of the free-floating drag in spinning type fishing reels. When a fisherman is playing in a fish trying to land the fish, it has been found desirable to let the spool rotate slowly letting out a small amount of line so that the line will not snap in two. Since the fisherman is busy, an audible clicking sound indicating that the spool is rotating is a help and assistance.

Abstract: Both conventional style and skirted style spinning fishing reels have fishing line pickup bails. The ends of the bail are pivotally mounted on rotor cup of the fishing reel. At one end of the bail, is a line guide that winds the fishing line on the spool of the fishing reel. This invention comprehends a ceramic line guide supported by a resilient bearing for use in such fishing reels.