Abstract: As novel compounds, monoalkanolamide borates having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms in the alkanol moiety and in which the moiety is substituted or unsubstituted, a method for making and using the same, and the use thereof as rust-inhibitors and as synergistic lubricative-enhancive addenda. The new compounds also have bactericidal and fungicidal properties.

Abstract: Test apparatus for a cathode ray tube has optical elements disposed along two optical paths from the screen of a cathode ray tube to two photosensors. One optical path passes through a graticule which has a pattern of light transmissive and non-transmissive areas. The real image of a luminous spot on the screen is accurately positioned on a boundary between two of the areas of the graticule by deriving a control signal from a comparison of the photosensor outputs.

Abstract: In a hydrothermal process for manufacturing crystals of metal carbonates, including single crystals of lead carbonate of the cerussite crystalline form, the nutrient material consists of a carbonate or basic carbonate of the said metal, the solvent medium consists of a 0.5 to 5.0 molar aqueous solution of an alkali metal bicarbonate, and the heating is carried out in an autoclave under controlled temperature conditions such that the exterior of the autoclave wall adjacent to the nutrient and the solvent medium in the vicinity thereof is maintained at 200.degree. C to 400.degree. C, and that the exterior of the autoclave wall adjacent to the region of the solvent medium remote from the nutrient is maintained at 170.degree. C to 315.degree. C and at a temperature from 5.degree. C to 150.degree.

Abstract: An alternating current power transmission system employing a long transmission line has a stabilizing arrangement comprising a plurality of alternating current saturated reactors connected to intermediate stations along its length, at least some of the reactors having slope correction capacitors in series therewith, and others of the reactors having slope reactances which are not connected by series slope correction capacitors. Since the uncompensated reactors have a substantially instantaneous transient response the stabilizing arrangement gives an overall voltage control which is better than one incorporating only slope corrected reactors.

Abstract: An improved remotely controlled externally mounted motor vehicle mirror includes a mirror assembly having a housing which is rigidly affixed to a motor vehicle. A movable mirror element is movably positioned within the housing. The horizontal and vertical positions of the movable mirror element within the housing can be selectively adjusted by a control lever within the motor vehicle so that a driver of the motor vehicle can view the area to the left and rear of the motor vehicle. A vertical slide plate and a horizontal adjustment screw are provided to establish a reference position for the control lever and consequently, the movable mirror element in which the movable mirror element has a certain vertical and horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A double tripod arrangement in which the legs of a first tripod extend to a fixed angle and the feet of a second tripod are adjustably mounted on the legs of the first tripod. The first tripod forms a secure base on which the second tripod can be adjusted for height and for levelling.

Abstract: A vehicle head-up display system wherein symbols representing information required by an observer in the vehicle can be displayed in combination with a representation of the vehicle environment. First and second raster scan output signals of the same format respectively representing the desired symbols and the vehicle environment are produced by respective read-out arrangements from respective storage devices which respectively store representations of the desired symbols and the vehicle environment in response to input signals of different formats, the two raster scan output signals being combined for application to the display unit of the system.

Abstract: A monocoque clinical glass thermometer which constitutes a glass stem and a bulb formed integrally therewith. The thermometer has a straight opaque background strip embedded therein on the side of the capillary bore opposite from the lens. The strip extends from the upper end of the thermometer stem down into a wall of the bulb. The portion of the strip in the wall of the bulb is a straight continuation of the balance of the strip and is not twisted. The outer surface of the bulb is free from irregularities such as flash and preferably is cylindrical as in a clinical thermometer with a stubby cylindrical bulb or a long cylindrical bulb. The bulb and stem are not only integral, they are formed from a single piece of glass so that residual stress is at a minimum and so that the formulations of the glass for the bulb and stem are the same, thereby lessening the possibility that strain may be created during the lifetime of the thermometer.

Abstract: A marine tank mount for vessels characterized by a proximately horizontal rack mounted on a deck or other member of the vessel and provided with an opening. A tank is mounted on the rack, with the annular bottom flange of the tank extending downwards through the opening. A pair of diametrically opposed holes are provided in the flange below the level of the rack, and a locking bar which may or may not be made of spring-like material is inserted through the holes, whereby the tank is attached to the vessel above the deck of the vessel. The tank will typically contain a fuel such propane, butane or gasoline or other highly volatile and inflammable fuel, or may alternatively contain a fluid chemical or the like which may be corrosive in nature.

Abstract: A circuit for operating an electric discharge lamp wherein a change in the mode of operation of the circuit is effected in response to a change of phase of a voltage or current in the circuit which occurs during operation e.g. when the lamp strikes or as the lamp runs up to full current.

Abstract: An indoor game comparable in objective to the sport of soccer. A ball or other playing piece is propelled by air streams discharged from opposed nozzles horizontally from above each goal, the latter being in the form of a recess on a game table top. The nozzles are swiveled so that each air stream may be played horizontally across the entire top surface of the table. A plurality of freely rotatable vertical baffles is disposed on the upper surface of the table top to provide air-spinnable ball obstacles, comparable to real life soccer players, that, on occasion, trap the playing piece and thereafter fling the piece across the table top in a semi-predictable, semi-random course.

Abstract: A direct mail coupon print promotional vehicle for the stimulation of retail sales of items by the distribution of printed cash discount coupons, which are presented by the consumer or customer at the time of purchase of the item. The vehicle is a direct mail printed coupon folder characterized by a plurality of rectangular paper panels on which the discount coupons are individually printed. The panels are attached end-to-end seriatim to form a rectangular element. A weakened zone such as scoring or perforations is provided between adjacent panels. Each weakened zone is linear and perpendicular to the long axis of the rectangular element, which latter is folded by a plurality of parallel over-and-over folds at said zones to the configuration of a single panel the thickness of which is the conjoint thickness of all of the panels, thus forming the coupon folder. Means is provided to secure the coupon folder against premature opening.

Abstract: A rotor of a dynamo-electric machine having the conductors forming an end-winding supported by an annular support arrangement interposed between an overhang region of the rotor body and the conductors forming the end winding. The annular support arrangement may comprise a single annular member or a plurality of separate members secured around the overhang region of the rotor body. The annular support arrangement may be formed from a non-magnetic metal of low density, for example, an aluminium alloy, or may be formed from a suitable insulating material, for example, a fibre reinforced composite material.

Abstract: A rotor of a dynamo-electric machine having the conductors of the rotor winding constrained against the effects of centrifugal force by a plurality of annular members which encircle the conductors at spaced positions along the body of the rotor and are prestressed to clamp the conductors to the rotor so that no further stretching of the annular members occurs at the maximum speed of the rotor. Preferably the annular members are prestressed in situ on the rotor by expansible devices interposed between the annular members and the conductors of the rotor winding. One form of expansible device comprises an inflatable bag into which is pumped synthetic resin under pressure, the resin being cured so that it becomes solid while in the pressurized condition.

Abstract: A motor vehicle speed monitoring and ticketing system visually indicates when a speed limit has been exceeded. The driver is required to register as a violator before the indicator can be de-energized.

Abstract: Each section of a conduit has a male pipe thread formed on its outer wall surface at one end. The other end of each conduit section has a short length of decreased outside diameter extending axially inwardly with a decreased axial passageway through the reduced diameter length. A sloping annulus is formed between the length of decreased outside diameter and the remainder at the conduit section. The other end is flared and has a flat end face substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the conduit section. A coupling sleeve has an annular flange at its axially inward end which defines a central opening such that the coupling sleeve may slide freely to a limited extent over the length of decreased diameter of the other end of the conduit section. The axially outward end of the coupling sleeve has female machine threads formed thereon. Intermediate the inner surface of the flange and the threaded portion is a sloped shoulder.

Abstract: The printing elements of a tape printer of the "dot matrix" type are provided by ends of a stack of metal strips which co-operate with an anvil having a rectilinear edge. The anvil is carried by a member which is pivoted on a support structure and is held in its working position by engagement with a tray carrying a spool of tape to be printed in a manner that provides a resilient mounting for the anvil. For the purpose of fitting a replacement spool of tape, the tray is movable from its working position to another position in which such fitting is more easily effected.

Abstract: Novel compounds constituting esters of benzoic acids, selected from the group consisting of p-vinyl benzoic acid and p-ethynyl benzoic acid, with an aminoethanol selected from the group consisting of diethylaminoethanol and N-substituted aminoethanols. The esters have the formula ##STR1## where X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## or HC.tbd.C and each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, lower alkyls containing up to 6 carbon atoms and cycloalkyls. The novel compounds also include inorganic and organic acid salts of said esters. The novel compounds have a unique medicinal function as local subcutaneously-applied anesthetics which have a long-acting effect when administered without vasoconstrictors that heretofore have been used to prevent rapid dissipation of subcutaneously-applied local anesthetics.

Abstract: A fighting doll has a lower torso and an upper torso having freely movable arms rotatably mounted thereto. Actuating means within the doll when actuated causes the upper torso to pivot relative to the lower torso and simultaneously swings one arm upward and the other arm downward from a resting position in a fighting motion.In one embodiment, the actuating means is activated by a push button extending from the lower torso. The upper torso is pivotably secured to the lower torso and to a central shaft which is fixedly mounted to the lower torso. A stationary cup gear is positioned on the central shaft and is in communication with arm pinions secured to shafts extending from each arm. The push button has a rack formed at its end which is in communication with a pinion rotatable on the central shaft. Fixed to the pinion is a sleeve which is secured to the upper torso. By depressing the push button, the pinion and sleeve rotate on the central shaft causing the upper torso to pivot.

Abstract: In a loudspeaking telephone arrangement using voice switching a closed-loop circuit is used to apply an averaged rectified ambient-noise signal to the comparator from one or both channels to enable proper voice switching regardless of ambient noise levels or line length.