Abstract: In a method and apparatus for sifting particulate material in a cross current, the method and apparatus being of the type wherein all particles of the same size are propelled transversely at the same velocity of at least approximately 5 m/sec and with the same direction in a thin layer into a high velocity sifting gas current so as to preclude a determinative influence of gravity, the particles spread out into the current and after a time of flight of the order of magnitude of 1/100 second separated into two or more fractions by one or more knife edges disposed in a direction opposite to the material trajectories without previously rebounding from any wall, and the incoming sifting gas flow subdivided into at least two parts which are led off separately, improved separation characteristics are obtained by establishing an additional partial flow which is led off in a direction different from the influx direction of the sifting gas current, the partial flow having a momentum component in a direction opposite to

Abstract: To test a conductor with superconductive material which is in the superconducting state, the conductor is led through an external magnetic field which comprises at least two magnetic field regions spatially separated from each other and arranged one behind the other in the lengthwise direction of the conductor, the fields of which are angularly displaced from each other in the circumferential direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the conductor permitting disturbances in all superconductivity regions in superconductors of any cross section to be ascertained with certainty.

Abstract: For compensating the load dependence of the actual speed value in brushless d-c motors, a current pulse, by which a defined discharge of the smoothing capacitor is effected, is picked up by means of a shunt resistor and a diode.

Abstract: A magnetic card comprises (1) a planar substrate having at least a surface layer of a thermoplastic resin, (2) a magnetic layer disposed at at least one part of a surface of the planar substrate, (3) a color layer disposed on the magnetic layer, and (4) a pattern layer disposed on the color layer.In this magnetic card, the color of the magnetic layer which does not contribute to an attractive appearance is hidden under the color layer, and, because the pattern layer is disposed on the color layer, the pattern is not restricted by the color of the magnetic layer and appears clear due to the presence of the color layer. Accordingly, this magnetic card can be produced with an improved appearance from the viewpoint of design.

Abstract: The drive motor for the yarn storage device is controlled by a circuit arrangement which converts a direct current into a variable-frequency three-phase alternating current. The circuit arrangement includes an integrator to produce a trapezoidal control voltage as well as an oscillator, digital counting circuit, three inverter stages and three amplifiers which emit sinusoidal phase currents to the windings of the drive motor.An electromagnetic brake is also used to brake the drive motor.

Abstract: A nozzle which produces a wide liquid jet includes a housing open on one side with two longitudinal edges, one of which forms one edge of the nozzle aperture with the other edge of the nozzle aperture formed by the free end of a wall connected to the other longitudinal edge of the housing. Bolts are distributed over the width of the nozzle aperture outside the nozzle aperture for adjusting the wall over the nozzle width to slightly deform the wall and change the thickness of the nozzle aperture.

Abstract: Salts of lithium or magnesium and an organic carboxylic acid, especially lithium acetate and/or magnesium acetate, are added to green molding sand to improve the properties of hot green molding sand at 110-160.degree. F (43.3-71.1.degree. C). Magnesium acetate is preferred, especially in green molding sands used for casting steel.

Abstract: Addition complexes of tertiary amines and boron trichloride of the general formula BCl.sub.3.NR.sub. 1 R.sub.2 R.sub. 3 are used as an accelerator system for a heat-curing reaction resin mixture of purified polyisocyanate and polyepoxy resin compounds. Insulation impregnated with this reaction resin mixture exhibits high thermal stability in the hardened condition and can be used at high operating temperatures.

Abstract: Described herein is a sorbent element, especially useful for removing matter from a liquid system, comprising particulate sorbent material such as charcoal, ion exchange resins and silicas, substantially loosely encapsulated within a porous filter membrane such as woven polypropylene or Teflon. A particular application of the encapsulated element is in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs contained in biological samples. Sorption processes utilizing the novel sorbent element are also described, as well as apparatus for performing analytical techniques utilizing the sorbent element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a silver catalyst for electrochemical cells, wherein metallic silver is precipitated on a metal hydroxide gel by reduction of a silver salt. According to the invention, a silver-mercury alloy is precipitated on the metal hydroxide gel by simultaneous reduction of the silver salt and a mercury salt, the mercury content of the catalyst being between about 10 and 17% by weight, referred to the total weight, and the metal hydroxide content of the catalyst is preferably between about 1.5 and 2.0% by weight, referred to the silver. Catalysts prepared according to the method of this invention are particularly useful as catalysts for air electrodes of fuel cells having excellent long-term behavior.

Abstract: An oxidic catalyst for the conversion of water gas which consists of oxides of the metals aluminum, lanthanum, cobalt, nickel and uranium, with the aluminum oxide being present predominantly as .alpha.-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3. The lanthanum and cobalt content is 5 to 30% by weight, that of nickel, 0.1 to 4% by weight and of uranium, 0.1 to 2% by weight, related to the total weight of the catalyst.

Abstract: A drive for a railway track-bound propulsion vehicle includes a traction motor with output shafts on both sides. The motor is longitudinally arranged between two driving axles of a track-bound propulsion vehicle and is designed without a housing. In addition, the drive pinions are arranged directly on the rotor shaft which is supported in bearings in the transmission housing which also supports the stator of the traction motor. To take up the thermal expansion due to the different temperature rise of the stator and the rotor, at least one centering coupling which permits longitudinal displacement is provided in the train of the rotor shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pocket lamp having an electric battery, a light bulb, a housing one of whose walls is made of a plastic material and supports the light bulb and forms a reflector and conductors forming with the light bulb and the battery an electric circuit closed by a switch. The switch has a knob sliding along the wall of the housing and which can be placed in two stable positions which are determined by a resilient appendage belonging to the aforementioned wall and co-operating with a protuberance formed in the knob. Application to pocket torches having a flat electric battery.

Abstract: In a pictorial display device containing a matrix of gas discharge cells in which discharge path is divided into an auxiliary discharge space for operation with low voltage, followed by a second space with short path length and high field intensity for accelerating the electrons, the cathode is subdivided into subcathodes with each of which a group of auxiliary anodes is associated to obtain a narrow, approximately wedge-shaped gas discharge which is fired and passed on line by line.

Abstract: An improved optical transmission element comprising an optical fiber made of a core and a sheath surrounded by a protective jacket in which the inside of the protective jacket is approximately twice the diameter of the fiber and in no case less than 50 .mu.m larger than the fiber with its sheath, the protective jacket having on its inside a plurality of ribs maintaining it spaced from the sheath of the fiber thereby reducing absorption and radiation of the sheath light and avoiding attenuation in the optical transmission element.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a contact for use with a gas-blast circuit breaker wherein the contact has slots in an end face which are filled with an arc-resistant plastic material and wherein the method comprises the steps of forming a plurality of contact members and cementing the members together employing an arc-resistant plastic to form a structural unit.

Abstract: Electrolytes for use in lithium primary cells are made from a mixture of three organic solvents and an alkaline solute. The first solvent is chosen to have a dielectric constant greater than 35 (e.g. propylene carbonate), the second solvent is a linear polyether with its ether functional groups in the .gamma. position (e.g. 1-2 dimethoxyethane) and the third solvent has a high solvation power for dissolving large quantities of the alkaline salt (e.g. 1-3 dioxolane). The solvents are so chosen that the conductivity maxima of the electrolytes that would be obtained by mixing the solvents in pairs are higher than the conductivity maxima of the electrolytes that would be obtained by using each of the solvents on its own. The positive electrode cell using the electrolyte may be cupric oxide or ferrous disulphide.

Abstract: A brake for drive motors wherein a brake disk is adapted to be pressed against a stationary brake lining which is provided with a bead-like rim and which is held elastically both radially and axially via a molded rubber member having a profile which bears a mating relationship to the bead-like rim, thereby permitting the brake lining to be held by the member detentably in the manner of a snap connection. The brake is further provided with a brake disk ring which is firmly connected to the molded rubber member and which is adapted to be connected to a stationary member.

Abstract: A staple-type fastener includes a separate receiving member that is wider than the diameter of the staple prongs. In use, the prongs are inserted through sheets of material to be fastened together and then into the receiving member, which may be fitted with a tab to facilitate removal. One embodiment of the fastener includes a wide upper cross-member to further reduce the tendency of the staple to tear through fastened sheet materials. In another embodiment of the fastener a foldable tab on the receiving member is adapted to have the staple prongs bent over it, the tab facilitating straightening of the prongs for removal of the fastener from the sheets of material.

Abstract: The scram valve has a closing piston which can be controlled by a pilot valve in a pressure medium supply line to the closing piston. The pilot valve has a control piston which is spring biased on one side and connected on the other side with the flow of medium in the outlet spigot of the scram valve. Thus, should the pressure in the outlet spigot drop, the control piston moves to open the pressure medium supply line to the closing piston. In addition, this supply line is connected at the upstream end to the scram valve casing upstream of the valve seat so that the pressure of the medium flowing through the scram valve aids in the closing of this valve.