Abstract: A gearless speed and torque converter is disclosed wherein a first member or input member fixedly mounted to a rotatable input shaft has an Archimedes spiral groove-bearing surface. A second member or output member fixedly mounted to a rotatable output shaft has an Archimedes spiral groove-bearing surface which is complementary to the spiral groove-bearing surface of the input member and is disposed adjacent thereto. The Archimedes spiral groove of the output member has a pitch different from the pitch of the Archimedes spiral groove of the input member. The input shaft and the output shaft are coaxially mounted relative to one another. A plurality of balls are disposed between the respective spiral grooves and are held therein solely by virtue of being captured in the intersecting spaces of the spiral grooves. During rotation of the input member, the balls move on a spiral track at a rotational speed which is an average of the rotational speeds of the input and output members.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of automatic drilling with an in-hole motor particularly of the turbine type. The invention relates to apparatus and process by which the draw works responsive to a signal generated by an in-hole tachometer in the form of a train of pulses of period responsive to the rpm of the motor is sensed by a pressure transducer which generates a signal which is responsive to the rpm of the motor telemetrically in the form of the train of pulses. The signal is converted into a pressure applied to the brake of the draw works driven to hold the tension on the drilling lines and thus holds the rpm of the motor substantially consistant. In the best mode disclosed, this is accomplished by producing an electrical signal responsive to the train of pulses and storing said signal between pulses and generating a pneumatic pressure responsive to the stored signal and applying a force to said driver responsive to said last named pressure.

Abstract: A unique pipe configuration including a magazine in which a supply of tobacco may be stored, so that a smoker will not be required to waste excess time and effort to continuously replenish the pipe with new tobacco when a plug of tobacco therein has been exhausted. A desired amount of the tobacco supply is moved from the magazine into a hollow cutting and smoking chamber by means of a manually operated piston. A plug of tobacco is cut from the supply thereof by means of a tobacco cutter and transport device having a cutting surface formed at one end thereof. The cutter and transport device is adapted to ride through the cutting and smoking chamber so as to cut off and move the tobacco plug through the cutting and smoking chamber to a particular location thereof wherein the tobacco plug is smoked. The pipe location at which the tobacco plug is smoked is separated and spaced apart from the communication of the pipe stem with the cutting and smoking chamber.

Abstract: A golf swing training and practice device by which a golfer may ascertain various characteristics, such as clubhead speed and elapsed swing time, regarding the swing of his golf club. The present training and practice device comprises a portable, battery or AC powered apparatus for accurately measuring, computing, and displaying both the elapsed time to complete the golfer's swing and the speed by which a golfer's clubhead is moved through a measuring zone. The measuring zone is established by the optical axes of a pair of photodetectors or the like, that are mounted within a detector head. Unlike conventional golf training or practice apparatus, the photodetectors of the present invention are responsive to ambient light. The photodetectors are disposed in parallel alignment with one another, so as to receive respective horizontal and parallel beams of light, whereby to define the measuring zone therebetween.

Abstract: A power system comprising a high voltage, low power transformer that utilizes self-resonance parameters and pulse control techniques for efficiently firing a gas discharge lamp of the type commonly used to form a luminous advertising display. The transformer is fabricated from a material, such that the transformer will have a characteristic self-resonating frequency. The transformer is driven by Direct Current pulses from a source of supply thereof. The widths of the current pulses are controlled so as not to exceed one fourth the wavelength of the self-resonating frequency of the transformer. Performance is optimized when the repetition rate of the current pulses is directly controlled according to the self-resonating frequency of the transformer.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulation containing benzoylecgonine and/or benzoylnorecgonine and their use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis are disclosed.

Abstract: A linear bearing assembly is disclosed wherein a plurality of roller members continuously circulate to provide area-to-area contact between the load bearing surfaces. A stationary member of the assembly is an elongated member such as a shaft having a curvilinear bearing surface preferably of convex cylindrical curvature. A bearing race which substantially surrounds the cross section of the shaft has in its interior a plurality of bearing surfaces of substantially the same curvature as the bearing surface of the shaft. The roller members are configured to be complementary to the bearing surfaces of the shaft and of the race, and to roll between said bearing surfaces. The race transmits the load carrying forces to a bearing housing to which an object, such as a machine part, is mounted. The bearing race and the housing jointly comprise channels wherethrough the rollers continuously return to occupy their operative positions between the bearing surfaces of the race and the shaft.

Abstract: A line adjusting and locking device is disclosed for adjusting and locking individual suspension lines of an eyeglass mounting assembly of the type which, instead of temple pieces, has a pair of flexible suspension lines attaching ear pieces of the glasses to the respective lenses. The adjusting and locking device includes a slotted member attached to each earpiece wherein a slot accommodates one pair of the suspension lines. After lengthwise adjustment of the individual lines, the lines are wrapped around the slotted member, preferably in a plurality of revolutions, and a locking cap member is press-fitted on the lines and the slotted member to lock the adjusting device.

Abstract: An automated system for controlling the curing process of structures formed of fiber-reinforced composite material and the like in an autoclave is disclosed. The system uses sensors to monitor autoclave pressure, ambient and structure surface temperature, and structure viscosity during the cure cycle. Real time measurements are taken for each of these parameters, and the measured values are compared with predetermined optimum values which themselves change as the curing cycle progresses. The results of the comparisons are used to control the application of temperature and pressure in the autoclave to achieve the desired visco-elastic states of the structure which continually change as the curing process progresses. The viscosity data are obtained through measurements of attenuation of an ultrasonic wave in the composite material of the structure. It was found that the attenuation is directly related to the viscosity of the structure.

Abstract: Apparatus for the storage of boots and shoes includes two or more hollow boot-shaped form members removably supported in an inverted upright position by a base. The forms each have a foot-shaped end with a sole-shaped surface. Holes in the sole-shaped surface communicate with the hollow interior. Each of the forms has a compartment integrally formed in the foot-shaped end, with holes in the walls of the compartment communicating with the hollow interior, so that when a deodorizing and/or disinfecting substance is placed in the compartment, and the form is placed inside a boot, vapors emanating from the substance can circulate to the interior of the boot. Each of the forms also has integral means for (a) allowing the escape of air as the form is inserted into a boot, and (b) facilitating the removal of condensed moisture from the boot's interior.

Abstract: Exercising apparatus includes a structural framework having a number of positions for the stationing of different types of exercising machines. Each of the machines is of the type which employs a pulley system to lift a variable weight. All of the pulley systems share a common central pulley which is pivotally attached to the framework. A single rope or cable is attached to the variable weight, passes through the central pulley, and is removably attachable to the appropriate component of each of the exercise machines. The pivoting central pulley thus allows the weight to be selectively attached to the desired machine by means of the cable.

Abstract: An improved padding press adapted for convenient and relatively rapid padding of continuously variable sizes of paper, is disclosed. The padding press includes a base which incorporates a blower assembly for forced movement of heated air. A support board assembly, including a main support board, is slideably positioned on a top surface of the base and is adapted to occupy at least one predetermined fixed position thereon. An adjusting board is removably attachable to the base into a position wherein the adjusting board is substantially perpendicular to the main support board. The adjusting board has a pair of adjustably mounted guide rails adapted for receiving continuously variable sizes of paper. A clamping board is attachable to the support board assembly through a pair of cords and a clamping bracket assembly. Each cord is attached to the support board assembly through a rotatable and lockable spindle so that the tension of the cord is adjustable.