Abstract: A multi veneer anchor structural assembly for interconnection between the inner wythe and the outer wythe of an edifice. The assembly includes a pair of base members mounted in spanning relationship with at least vertical channels which form the frame of an edifice. A vertical plate is connected between the base members and has formed thereon a plurality of outwardly projecting vertical members each of which is engagable with a wall tie; with the wall ties being connected to an outer wythe. The assembly forms part of a drywall construction system which includes an insulating strip disposed between adjacent ones of the vertical plates, thereby providing a complete insulating layer for the edifice. In an alternate embodiment, the vertical plate is fabricated with a plurality of locally deformed areas which results in a high degree of stiffness of the veneer anchor structural assembly.

Abstract: A display device, in form of a panel meter which includes a combination of a linear bar graph and digital numeric display, linearly displays a non-linear input variable at an infinite number of input points. A microprocessor receives a digital input, which can be a converted analog signal, representing a non-linear variable such as a liquid level height in a tank or reservoir or a corresponding analog input received through an analog to digital (A/D) converter. A non-volatile memory stores a finite set of predetermined number n of correlated input/output points (x.sub.n, y.sub.n ) which together define a conversion function for converting a given input (x.sub.n) at any given point (x.sub.n, y.sub.n ) to an associated output (y.sub.n). Each two adjacent points (x.sub.0, y.sub.0) and (x.sub.1, y.sub.1) define a straight line segment. The microprocessor is programmed to interpolate for any given input x between two points (x.sub.0, x.sub.1) to provide an output (y) between associated outputs (y.sub.0, y.sub.

Abstract: A projected beam-type smoke detector and receiving unit includes in its light receiver data output unit 118 for outputting serially status information and status signal output units 85, 86 for sending the status information to the receiving unit, and in its receiving unit 30 data examining unit 113 for examining sequentially the status information. The light receiver 31 also includes a pulse generator unit 82 for generating pulses having different pulselengths according to the type of alarm information, and photoelectric converter units 83, 84 for sending to the receiving unit 120 the pulses of different pulselengths generated by the pulse generator unit 82. The receiving unit 120 includes a pulselength determining unit 108 for determining the type of alarm information from the pulselength of the pulse sent by the projected beam-type smoke detector and display units 110, 111 for displaying the alarm information type determined by the pulselength determining unit 108.

Abstract: A vaccine effective against infection caused by group B Nesseria meningitidis microorganism is provided which comprises a purified protein antigenic complex weighing from 65 to 95 kDa, vesicles, and capsular polysaccharides. This vaccine is extracted from the cell membranes of the live microorganisms using detergent and enzyme. The method of producing an antimeningococcic hyperimmune gammaglobulin and the gammaglobulin produced by the method was provided. The gammaglobulin is obtained from vaccinees vaccinated with the vaccine.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical plug receptacle which includes a housing including a cover having a primary wall and a perimetral wall respectively including a plurality of prong-receiving apertures, and a plate opposite to said primary wall, having a pair of prong projecting through holes and engaging with the cover so as to define an inner space of the housing, a conducting attaching set passing through the pair of prong projecting through holes from an inside of the housing and adapted for attaching the electrical plug receptacle to a wall receptacle, a retaining set encased in the housing, electrically connected to the conducting attaching set and corresponding to the plurality of prong-receiving apertures for retaining therein a plug of an electrical appliance, and a circuit encased in the housing and electrically connected to the conducting attaching set for protecting the electrical appliance when there is a surge voltage.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is related to a system for virtual extension of a mobile communication network by at least a second, remote mobile communication network, wherein one of communication network is of the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) type, including a bridgehead between the first and second mobile communication network, said bridgehead serving as an internetwork junction to one of said mobile communication networks of the GSM type (transition network). The bridgehead acts as a Visitor Location Register (VLR) for another mobile communication network and as a Home Location Register (HLR) for the transition network, if a subscriber of the other mobile communication network is in the range of the mobile communication networks of the GSM type and acts as an HLR for the other mobile communication network and as a VLR for the transition network, if a subscriber of the mobile communication networks of the GSM type is in the range of the other mobile communication network.

Abstract: A surface mounted connector for surface mounting on a generally flat conductive surface of a printed circuit board includes a base which has a generally flat surface suitable for contact with an attachment to a conductive surface of the printed circuit board. An electrical contact, which may be in the form of a pin, post, IDC, test point, or receptacle, has at least one portion projecting from the base in a direction normal to the base. At least one bent intermediate connecting portion integrally connects the contact to the base. The contact, base and the bent intermediate connecting portions are all formed from a generally flat sheet of conductive material. A blank for the surface mounted connector, as well as a rolled strip of connectors is disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-purpose objective for use in a compound microscope wherein the microscope has an eyepiece and a multi-purpose processing element in the back focal plane or Fourier plane of the objective and an aperture or slit for the light source situated in the front focal plane or conjugate Fourier plane of the condenser. An aperture specimen stage is disposed between the condenser and objective lenses. The multi-purpose light processing element has a plurality of light processing regions upon a selected region of which the image of the aperture slit is formed. The aperture element is moveable relative to the multi-purpose light processing element so as to direct light onto the selected region of the multi-purpose processing element.

Abstract: The self cleaning rain gutter system of this invention has the quadruple advantage of being easy to install, being clog resistant, being self cleaning, and being without visible slope. Ease of installation is accomplished by modular sections made up of box, gutter and louver rack. These are simply installed level, using the fascia board as a guide as well as a support. A modular section may be installed fully assembled, with preset slope and leader funnel with cleaning water connections--or, at the option of the installer, may be mounted in a two step procedure, first the support box and then the gutter and louver rack. Clog resistance is provided by an integral top grating which interdicts most leaves and twigs as well as the occasional tennis ball. These larger items tend to provide the framework for clogs. The smooth rounded cross section of the bottom of the inner gutter also tends to resist clogging.

Abstract: A candle-related novelty item includes a candle support base which is generally upright and has a plurality of openings formed in a surface sculpture formed on the base. A channel provided with an inlet opening at the top of the base in fluid flow communication with each of the openings, the inlet opening being arranged proximate to a candle receiving cup for receiving a candle. The candle is so arranged and so constructed that the burning candle causes molten wax to flow into the inlet opening of the channel to flow through and harden about the openings by being guided to those openings by the channel formations within the base, resulting in the build up of wax within the channels.

Abstract: Improved composite slide for children having two pairs of modular parts (1) and (2) and a single part (3) made of a molded material. Parts (1) are parallel and inclined, forming the sides of the slide, and are interconnected by parts (2) through a conjugated connection existing in both; and parts (2) form the rungs leading to the upper portion of the single part (3), which makes up the slide as such, the upper portion being linked to the upper areas of the sides, through the conjugated connection integrated therein.

Abstract: Described is an electronically regulated coiling apparatus for mattress and upholstery springs comprising essentially a wire draw-in, a wire guidance, a cutting device and a bending device for a wire to be processed, and due to short drive trains equipped with few transfer elements, in particular for the bending device, improved torsional rigidity and flexural strength of the particular drive train is attained. The electronically regulated servomotors used according to the invention can therefore transfer their movement directly onto the bending tools and the drive rollers by interconnecting few transfer elements. This permits bending a wire with decreased tolerances into a corresponding spring.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a light converter with an LED and an amorphous-silicon pin heterojunction diode includes steps of a) preparing an LED structure on one side of a substrate as a light-emitting unit; b) forming a buffer layer on the other side of the substrate; and c) depositing a pin (positive type/intrinsic type/negative type) diode on the buffer layer as a light-absorbing unit this blue/red light converter, and the value of rise time obtained under 1 k.OMEGA. is 112.5 .mu.sec. The present invention desirably lower the cost, simplify the preparation process, and avoids degrading features of a light converting unit by over-heating during the process of preparing the pin diode.

Abstract: Folding pocket-style knife and screwdriver having interchangeable bits in which a hinged sleeve folds integrally into the knife handle and unfolds to and locks in 90 and 180 degree angles with the handle to provide angled and straight screwdrivers. The sleeve is a retainer for interchangeable screwdriver bits, retained by ball, C-clip or magnetic retainers.