Abstract: A mobile pet protection cage that attaches to the bed of a pickup truck in a manner to allow an animal to move between the truck cab and the cage through the back cab window. The cage may be designed for any size truck bed and for large or small animals. The cage may be detachably secured to the truck.

Abstract: An automatic scanning apparatus and method for detecting the presence of one or more objects in an image field under investigation or inspection. Electro-optical scanning means, such as a television camera, is employed to scan an image field and generate output electrical signals which vary in accordance with variations in the optical characteristics of the matter and objects in the image field scanned. Such signals are computer processed and analyzed to generate coded electrical signals which define optical characteristics of portion of the image field scanned, such as objects or the images of objects scanned, their shape, color of a combination of color and shape.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reacting on articles of manufacture with radiation such as generated by an electron gun, laser or other means directed against a substrate wherein controlled movement of the substrate and/or the radiation is effected under the control of a computer. Controlled operation of the radiation and its movement against the substrate or the movement of the substrate during processing is effected by operating an automatic computer or master controller. An automatic article manipulator is also controlled in its operation to move the substrate prior to and after operation thereon with such radiation. A single computer or master controller may be employed to control the operation of the manipulator for removing the substrate from the vicinity of the radiation and replacing it with a new article to be operated on during the next cycle of operation of the radiation generating means.

Abstract: An automatic scanning apparatus and method for detecting the presence of one or more objects in an image field under investigation or inspection. Electro-optical scanning means, such as a television camera, is employed to scan an image field and generate output electrical signals which vary in accordance with variations in the optical characteristics of the matter and objects in the image field scanned. Such signals are computer processed and analyzed to generate coded electrical signals which define optical characteristics of portion of the image field scanned, such as objects or the images of objects scanned, their shape, color or a combination of color and shape.

Abstract: A parallel plate reactor having a grounded grid disposed between an RF powered electrode and a grounded electrode upon which a substrate is disposed. A method of utilizing the above apparatus consists of etching the substrate using a composition of 30-100% NF.sub.3 (nitrogen trifluoride) at 25 SCCM (standard cubic centimeter per minute) and 0-70% He (helium) at 75 SCCM to etch a layer of PECVD (plasma enchanced chemcial vapor deposition) Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 (silicon nitride). The etching takes place at 200 mtorr to 5 torr pressure and 50-400 watts RF power.

Abstract: A peak-valley detector of an analog signal which provides a digital output of the analog signal. A digital counter is used having an output coupled to a digital-to-analog convertor. The output of the digital-to-analog convertor is compared to an input analog signal. The output of the comparator is used to control the input of a clock signal to the counter. A selective invertor controls whether the comparator's output allows counting for signals above or below the digital-to-analog convertor's output level.

Abstract: An automatic scanning apparatus and method for detecting the presence of one or more objects in an image field under investigation or inspection. Electro-optical scanning means, such as a television camera, is employed to scan an image field and generate output electrical signals which vary in accordance with variations in the optical characteristics of the matter and objects in the image field scanned. Such signals are computer processed and analyzed to generate coded electrical signals which define optical characteristics of portion of the image field scanned, such as objects or the images of objects scanned, their shape, color of a combination of color and shape.

Abstract: A display having a filter disposed on, or in, a portion of the substrate is described. The filter is generally a red filter such that light passing through the filter will produce a red colored light. The filter is comprised of cadmium sulfoselenide in a 62/38 composition (CdS.sub..62 Se.38). The light is generated by a phosphor element which will emit a compatible color light. Other light emitting phosphors, such as green and blue, are also utilized without a filter to provide a multi-colored display.

Abstract: A fountain shaving device includes an aerosol container of shaving cream, a brush mounted on a first end portion of the aerosol container, a razor having a blade cartridge having blades therein mounted on a second end portion of the container opposite to the brush, and a dispenser controller formed on a brush base having a longitudinal tube linearly connected with a stem of the aersol valve and transversely formed with a lateral wedge portion tapered downwardly outwardly in slidable engagement with another wedge portion tapered upwardly inwardly formed on a lateral push button so that upon a depression of the push button, the two wedge portions may be effected to lower the controller tube and valve stem to open the aerosol valve for conveniently dispensing cream directly into the brush bristles.