Abstract: This invention relates to a solid state timepiece and more particularly to an electronic watch which employs no moving parts. In the present invention a frequency standard in the form of a crystal oscillator acts through a solid state electronic circuit divider and display actuator to power in timed sequence the light-emitting diodes of an electro-optic display. Low cost, low power consumption and small size and weight are achieved through the use of a charge coupled binary divider chain.

Abstract: A solid, low-sulfur, industrial fuel having a fuel value similar to bituminous coal, and a continuous process for producing the fuel from woody materials are presented. The process includes the step of initially predrying the materials if they are moist until the water content thereof is less than about 15%. The woody materials are then subjected to a limited carbonization. The materials are heated in a furnace or kiln until noticeable carbonization begins, and carbonization is permitted to continue until the fiberous structure of the materials disappears to thereby maximize production of solid fuel having a high content of volatile combustible matter. Subsequently, the solid fuel is cooled and conditioned against spontaneous combustion. The solid fuel may then be pulverized or compacted, and immediately used, stored, or transported. The process of this invention optionally may also produce a small quantity of gas having a fuel valve sufficiently high for use as burner fuel in the predryer.

Abstract: The apparatus includes in one form an attachment for a conventional spray paint container comprised of an arcuately shaped receptacle having inner and outer walls and a bottom wall defining an arcuate chamber. An elastic band is secured to opposite ends of the receptacle to releasably secure the latter about the neck of the spray paint container with the inner wall of the receptacle in close fitting relation about the neck. The open upper end of the receptacle lies at an elevation flush with or below the upper edge of the container for collecting paint leaked between the container and its lid and/or from the vent hole in the lid. In one form, the receptacle extends about the neck for less than 180.degree. and slots are provided in the elastic band for receiving the diametrically opposed outwardly projecting pins carried by the neck of the conventional paint container. In another form, the receptacle extends circumferentially a distance greater than 180.degree.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved circuit for recharging batteries. It can be used with alternating current power sources having a wide range of voltage and frequencies and also with low voltage direct current power sources. A transistor switch is connected in a feedback circuit to have, in effect, a variable resistance such that the charging current is high when the source potential is low and decreases to zero as the source potential increases. Charging efficiency is thereby significantly increased.

Abstract: A belt revolver holster with the pocket formed of one piece of leather folded symetrically along the front edge then welted and stitched closed along the back edge.The revolver is held securely in place by a 5/8 inch .times. 3 inch flat leaf spring inserted and stitched in place along the vertical front edge of the holster pocket. The spring, bent to an approximate angle of 25.degree. presses against the revolver frame forcing it back agaist a nylon welt which is shaped to, and houses most of the revolver trigger guard.The revolver then can be released only by grasping the butt and by using a clockwise pivoting motion. The same motion or "draw" taught in most police weapon training schools.The revolver pocket is stitched to two 11/2 inch strips which protrude, one to the front, and one to the rear of the holster.The strips are in turn fastened to the waist belt by means of Velcro straps which when wrapped around the waist belt allow an adjustment and hold securely to most standard belt widths.

Abstract: Disclosed is an open center crown block pivotally mounting a pair of sheaves on each of the opposite sides of the well centerline. On one side of the crown block, there is pivotally mounted a crossover sheave for transferring the drilling line from one side of the well centerline to the opposite side thereof. Opposite the crossover sheave is a fastline sheave for aligning the drilling line from the draw works vertically above the travelling block. On another side of the frame, there is provided a deadline sheave for transferring the drilling line from the crown block to an anchor point on the mast or substructure. The crossover, fastline and deadline sheaves are spaced from the well centerline leaving the central portion of the crown block clear for receiving motion compensators or other drilling equipment thereby rendering unnecessary any increase in height of the mast in order to receive the compensator or other tools.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a conveyor table having press heads mounted on opposite sides. Coils of connector plate stock having prepunched integrally extending teeth feed upper and lower press platens movable toward one another to substantially simultaneously cut the connector stock to predetermined lengths to form connector plates and embed the teeth of the connector plates on opposite sides of joints formed by wooden frame members disposed on the conveyor between the press heads. Upon completion of the pressing operation, a feed mechanism locates predetermined lengths of connector stock between the press platens for the next cut and embedment operation. Selectively extensible and retractable stops are provided on the conveyor table and press heads against which respective webs and chords of the frame being fabricated are butted to locate the same in position forming a completed frame. Clamps on the conveyor press the chords against the web ends while the connector plates are embedded in the joints.

Abstract: An improved process for producing solid fuel from woody materials, which fuel may be characterized as having a low and relatively nonabrasive ash, is described. The process includes the steps of carbonizing the woody materials to form charcoal; cooling, conditioning and stabilizing the charcoal; crushing the charcoal typically to a particle size that will pass through about a 16 mesh or finer screen, beneficating the crude crushed charcoal by separating, on the basis of density, a dense fraction which may constitute from about 5 to 25 or more weight percent of the crude charcoal; and subsequently milling the beneficated product, if desired, to form a powdered fuel, or for compacting to make barbeque briquettes.

Abstract: An open ended extension compartment is fitted to the rear end of a vehicle having a rear door frame by first releasably securing a rigid mounting ring in the vehicle door frame and then securing the periphery of the open end of the compartment to the mounting ring. The vehicle door remains hinged to the vehicle and may be employed as an access door for the interior of the compartment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light fixture having mirrored surfaces angularly related one to the other and about a light source. The mirrors are either all two-way mirrors or a combination of two-way and one-way mirrors. The arrangement of the mirrors about the light source presents a three-dimensional multiple light source effect, particularly a series of discrete light sources which diminish in intensity and size with depth. Variations of the light fixtures hereof include multisided fixtures, for example fixtures triangular, hexagonal, octagonal, etc. in shape, all particularly arranged to present the foregoing optical effect.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved ferrite circulator particularly adapted for use as an isolator in VHF and UHF transmission systems. It comprises a pair of relatively thick ground plates to which are attached three or more equally spaced coaxial connectors forming circulator ports. A pair of elongated magnetic members extend between the ground plates from opposite sides of the circulator junction to a location between the ground plates remote from the junction. A resilient permanent magnet is movable between the magnetic members at the remote location to provide simple and rapid tuning by adjustment of the permanent magnet field across the junction.

Abstract: A toggle switch housed in a body and including a generally rectangular conductive blade pivotally mounted on a central conductive terminal post provided with fulcrum support means including one or two fulcrum supports, the blade being capable of assuming two or three operative positions relative to a pair of conductive terminal posts flanking the central post, depending upon pivotal swinging of the blade about the fulcrum support means, which contacts the blade centrally of its width. A dielectric actuator tip, pivotally mounted centrally in the body, is resiliently biased toward the blade and includes a bifurcated portion terminating in a pair of spaced toes slidably contacting the blade along parallel paths spaced on opposite sides of the fulcrum support means.