Abstract: A process of producing a material sensitive to an electromagnetic and corpuscular radiation involves successively depositing, onto a transparent substrate, a layer of a semiconductor, a barrier layer inert to the semiconductor layer and a layer of a metal capable of reacting with the semiconductor layer under the effect of the electromagnetic and corpuscular radiation with the formation of the reaction products. After deposition of the metal layer, there is performed annealing at a temperature equal to or exceeding the temperature of diffusion of the material of the barrier layer into the material of the layers adjacent thereto. The annealing is conducted for a period sufficient for a partial or a complete dissolution of the barrier layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for spraying fluid and paste-like materials having a generator of pulsating flow and having an exhaust pipe arranged coaxially with one another. A perforated nozzle for retaining the material is arranged therebetween, and a pipe for feeding the material is also provided. The nozzle for retaining the material is movable along an axis extending in parallel with the axis of a passageway along which the gaseous fluid is fed, and the part of the nozzle filled with the material being sprayed is brought into the cross-section of the passageway during the pause between successive pulsations of the gaseous fluid, and the pipe for feeding the material is arranged outside the passage.

Abstract: A polyol ester, useful as a base stock in synthetic lubricants, comprising the reaction product of:(a) one or more aliphatic polyhydric alcohols containing from 2 to 8 primary hydroxyl groups;(b) a minor amount of iso-palmitic acid; and(c) one or more monocarboxylic acids having from 5 to 11 carbon atoms.These esters exhibit unusually good low temperature, viscosity and seal swell properties. Engine oil additive compatibility is excellent.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising, as an active ingredient, one of the following metals: copper, chromium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, zinc, and aluminum, is activated by the reduction of metals with an organic compound as a reducing agent. Such organic compounds as C.sub.8 -C.sub.35 saturated hydrocarbons, C.sub.8 -C.sub.19 unsaturated hydrocarbons, C.sub.8 -C.sub.29 alicyclic hydrocarbons, C.sub.8 -C.sub.10 aromatic hydrocarbons, C.sub.11 -C.sub.13 aliphatic-aromatic hydrocarbons, C.sub.5 -C.sub.30 monohydric alcohols, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydric alcohols, phenols, C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 aliphatic aldehydes, C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 aromatic aldehydes, C.sub.7 -C.sub.35 aliphatic ketones, C.sub.6 -C.sub.29 alicyclic ketones, C.sub.2 -C.sub.31 aliphatic carboxylic acids, C.sub.2 -C.sub.31 esters of aliphatic carboxylic acids, aromatic acids, carbohydrates, vegetable oils, animal fats, waxes, polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinyl acetate, polyethylene and polybutadiene, may be used as a reducing agent singly or mixed.

Abstract: A new type of veneer lathe which comprises threaded cylinders as a means for exerting a driving force onto the periphery of a log. The tread on each cylinder is edged such that when pressed it cuts into the log periphery, and the cylinder is axially rotated to exert a rotary driving force onto the log periphery. Since the bottom end portion contacts the log immediately ahead of the edge of a cutting knife, the force which is exerted on the log to overcome the cutting resistance will not break soft wood of a poor quality log.

Abstract: An automatic masking device for use in a composer, wherein an original picture is held against a transparent plate, which comprises a plurality of opaque maskingsheets which are adapted to move inwards along the surface of the transparent plate from its edges, driven by drive means which is controlled by detectors which are mounted on the inside edges of at least some of the masking sheets.

Abstract: A fish hook with a reverse bend near the end of the shank which forms an almost closed loop. A second hook or auxiliary lure or streamer may be attached by slipping the eye thereof over the point and barb of the first hook and snapping the eye of the second hook into the loop near the end of the shank of the first hook.

Abstract: The method for mixing substances employs a reciprocating movement provided by mechanical impulses. The apparatus for mixing substances comprises a reservoir, a mixing means, a reciprocating movement mechanism of the mixing means, which mechanism includes eddy current electromagnetic inductors coupled to a current source having a storage capacitor, a turn-on sequencer for said inductors, and elements made of electrically conducting material. The invention substantially improves the effectiveness of the mixing operation and provides for increased labor, productivity, and reduces the power requirements needed to drive the apparatus.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises an explosion chamber made in the form of a tube closed at one end and accommodating at least one spark plug. The explosion chamber communicates with a chamber for preparation of an explosive mixture and with a batcher metering pulverulent coating material. The batcher includes a mixing chamber communicating with a hopper via a passage. The passage accommodates a device for controlling its cross-sectional area and is provided with a jet nozzle for positively feeding the coating material to the explosion chamber. A partition wall of a gas-permeable material is mounted within the hopper in equally spaced relation to the walls thereof to define an annular space communicating with a compressed gas source prevent self-compaction of the powder. A non-return valve is mounted in the portion of the batcher passage connected to the hopper to close the passage in case of back impact from the explosion chamber.

Abstract: A flotation machine is intended to carry out flotation of valuable minerals, such as coal, for example, and comprises a plurality of cells provided with pulp receiving and discharging means. Mounted in each cell above horizontal stator plates and in spaced relationship therewith are aerators. Each stator horizontal plate is formed with a central opening disposed below each aerator. Arranged intermediate the stator plates is a means for regulating longitudinal recirculating streams of pulp, and between side walls of the cell and the stator plates there are arranged means for regulating transverse streams of pulp. Each of the horizontal stator plates is formed with vertical blades arranged all around the aerator at an angle to a vertical plane passing through the center of the aerator, this angle coinciding with the angle at which the pulp is discharged by the aerator. To prevent swirls in the pulp flow under the aerator, a cruciform partition is mounted below the stator plate.

Abstract: In a breakwater which comprises a back wall, and at least one front wall pierced with holes to break up the impact of an incident wave, the improvements are proposed of providing a sloping back wall; of providing convex-concave indentations on the back wall; and of providing partitions to divide up the space between the back wall and the front wall or walls. Various embodiments include an embodiment with two front walls in which the holes in the rearmost front wall are smaller than the holes in the foremost front wall.

Abstract: A welding bulge removing apparatus comprises a U-shaped carrier adapted to be placed by means of rollers on welded pipes at the weld bulge, and being provided with an arcuate guideway and a toothed segment. It also comprises a motor-operated carriage having a driving gear wheel and support rollers. Mounted on the carrier are cutting tool holders movable to and from the weld bulge. The gear wheel and the support rollers of the carriage are respectively brought into engagement with the toothed segment and the arcuate guide-way of the carrier. The carriage is adapted to be rigidly connected to a lifting mechanism of a vehicle used for raising and carrying the welding bulge removing apparatus, whereby rotation of the carrier is effected, while the carriage remains immobilized.

Abstract: A bracelet for connection to a watch casing, having a lug with a retaining boss, includes a band with a hollow housing across one end. The hollow housing has a wide opening for receiving the lug. A captive resilient element in the housing is deflectable therein to pass the lug and is releasable to a lug retaining position for engagement with the boss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ionizing radiation sensors, and, more particularly, to semiconductor spectrometers with thermoelectric cooling, and can most advantageously be used in mineral raw material exploration and evaluation under field conditions. The spectrometer comprises a vacuum chamber with an entrance window for passing the radiation therethrough. The vacuum chamber accommodates a thermoelectric cooler formed by a set of Peltier elements. A heat conducting plate is mounted on the cold side of the thermoelectric cooler, and its hot side is provided with a radiator. Mounted on the heat conducting plate are sets of Peltier elements, integral with the thermoelectric cooler and independent of one another. The Peltier elements of these sets are stacked so as to develop the minimum temperature conditions on one set carrying a semiconductor detector and to provide the maximum refrigeration capacity conditions on the other set provided with the field-effect transistor mounted thereon.

Abstract: According to the invention, a casing pipe is set on the ground and filled with a fluid, whereupon electric pulses are passed through the fluid to produce a series of electric discharges. The casing pipe is driven into the ground due to the resultant electrohydraulic effect. While the casing pipe is being pulled from the ground, it is filled with concrete mix which is compacted by passing electric pulses therethrough to produce electric discharges. The installation for effecting this method comprises a pile puller, a pile driver and a concrete feeder, all connected to the casing pipe. The pile driver incorporates a fluid feed system communicating with the casing pipe, and a pulse device with electrodes installed at the lower portion of the casing pipe, which is intended to produce electric discharges in the fluid fed into the casing pipe by the fluid feed system.

Abstract: The apparatus is intended for processing partly solidified slags transported in ladles out of smelting shop and also for processing slags directly besides blast furnaces and steel-making units (e.g. converters).The apparatus comprises a settling bin provided at its inlet with a water-jet granulator. The settling bin incorporates an elevator with perforated buckets for discharging granulated slag. Elevator pulley shafts are located above the level of water in the bin, the head pulley (the furthest from the granulating compartment) is placed higher than the tail pulley (the nearest to the granulating compartment). A drier is provided at the place of discharge of granulated slag from the settling bin.The settling bin is of a sealed design and is divided by a partition into two compartments, one of which is intended for granulating molten slag, and the other, for discharging granulated slag from the bin by the elevator. A constant level of water in the bin is ensured by an overflow partition.

Abstract: A process for producing unsaturated hydrocarbons which comprises contacting a paraffin, monoolefin and/or alkylaromatic compounds with a catalyst at a temperature within the range of from 400.degree. to 700.degree. C. in the presence of an inert gas and/or steam. The catalyst comprises a carrier having deposited thereonto an oxide of molybdenum in an amount of from 5 to 35% by weight of the catalyst. As the carrier, use is made of a granulated porous crystalline silica modified with magnesia in an amount of from 1 to 20% by weight of the carrier; a granulated magnesium-titanium carrier consisting of 50 to 95% by weight of MgO and 50 to 5% by weight of TiO.sub.2, or a granulated magnesium-aluminum carrier consisting of 70 to 95% by weight of MgO and 5 to 30% by weight of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3. Through the spent catalyst an oxygen-containing gas is passed at a temperature within the range of from 400.degree. to 700.degree. until catalytic activity is restored to the catalyst.

Abstract: A method for obtaining graft copolymers of cellulose or protein fiber with vinyl monomers, comprising the steps of impregnating cellulose or protein fiber with an aqueous solution of ferrous salt, removing excessive ions of ferrous iron, and grafting vinyl monomers to cellulose or protein fiber from an aqueous solution, aqueous emulsion or aqueous dispersion of a vinyl monomer, containing hydrogen peroxide and a reducing agent. The latter is hydrazine sulfate, sodium sulfide, glucose, sodium hypophosphite, sodium bitartrate or hydroquinone taken in an amount of 0.002 to 0.02 percent by mass. The method provides for a high rate of graft polymerization and rules out the formation of a free homopolymer in the reaction mixture. It can be carried out as a continuous and batch process.

Abstract: A roll-type electrical precipitator comprising a housing having gas inlet and outlet means, and strip-like corona discharge and collecting electrodes. The electrodes are wound as spirals about mandrels and have their end portions shaped so as to form an Archimedean spiral having a pitch equal to two electrode spacings. The electrodes are wound about a common axis, their mandrels are displaced with respect to each other by 180.degree., and the turns of one of the electrodes alternates in cross-section with the turns of the other electrode. Each of the electrodes is provided with holes for spacers to be passed through and fixed to the adjacent turns of the other electrodes so as to form a rigid connection between the turns of each of the electrodes.

Abstract: A device for the delivery of bulk materials into the suction pipe of a pneumatic transport installation comprises a vertical pipe designed for charging the bulk material, and a closing element installed on its lower end and placing the charging pipe into communication with the suction pipe of the installation. The closing element comprises a cylindrical shell with a coaxially built in sleeve, the inside diameters of both the shell and the sleeve being approximately equal to the inside diameter of the charging pipe, and a helical band located in said shell. The pitch of the helical band is close to the diameter of the shell and its width at the end facing an under-band portion of the shell is equal to the radius of said shell. The band is connected to said sleeve which is kinematically linked with a reversible drive for joint rotation with it so that, when rotating in one direction, the helical band compacts the bulk material in the under-band portion of the shell until said portion is completely filled.