Abstract: A contour and outline transducer gage assembly for selectively making outline (gap) and contour checks of parts positioned proximate thereto is provided with a slidably movable carrier arm within the gage housing in selective spring biased operative engagement with a linear potentiometer fixedly provided within the gage housing. Selective movement of the carrier arm in relation to the linear potentiometer causes a gaging electrical signal to be generated for read-out on associated data collector means. A movable cover plate is provided externally of the gage housing in fixed actuating engagement with the movable carrier arm. An adjustable contour check pin support assembly is provided on the movable cover plate so as to provide selective horizontal, vertical and angularity adjustment of a part-engaging contour check pin mounted on the contour check pin support assembly.

Abstract: A safety lock for adjustment locking structures in which a set screw is passed longitudinally through a jam screw element at a position off-center from the axis and parallel to the axis of the jam screw and locking the jam screw against the end of the coaxially adjacent element in the adjustment stack.

Abstract: A contour and outline transducer gage assembly for selectively making outline (gap) and contour checks of parts positioned proximate thereto is provided with a slidably movable carrier arm within the gage housing in selective spring biased operative engagement with a linear potentiometer fixedly provided within the gage housing. Selective movement of the carrier arm in relation to the linear potentiometer causes a gaging electrical signal to be generated for read-out on associated data collector means. A movable cover plate is provided externally of the gage housing in fixed actuating engagement with the movable carrier arm. An adjustable contour check pin suppor assembly is provided on the movable cover plate so as to provide selective horizontal, vertical and angularity adjustment of a part-engaging contour check pin mounted on the contour check pin support assembly.

Abstract: A contour and outline transducer gage assembly for selectively making outline (gap) and contour checks of parts positioned proximate thereto is provided with a slidably movable carrier arm within the gage housing in selective spring biased operative engagement with a linear potentiometer fixedly provided within the gage housing. Selective movement of the carrier arm in relation to the linear potentiometer causes a gaging electrical signal to be generated for read-out on associated data collector means. A movable cover plate is provided externally of the gage housing in fixed actuating engagement with the movable carrier arm. An adjustable contour check pin support assembly is provided on the movable cover plate so as to provide selective horizontal, vertical and angularity adjustment of a part-engaging contour check pin mounted on the contour check pin support assembly.

Abstract: A sandwich-like fixture of expandable foam material as a core between two registering flanking plates of relatively rigid material and means through the plates securing the expandable material and plates in assembled contact relation. One or more of the plates include stabilizing and orienting feet or tab means for securing the fixture in selected position in relation to elements forming a passageway. The fixture is sized in respect to the passageway so as to provide clearance in order to achieve ingress and egress to the passageway. Then, by actuating the expandable foam material by application of heat the expanding foam closes and seals the passageway by filling the clearance between fixture and walls of the passageway with adhesive foamed material at selected points where the fixtures are positioned.

Abstract: A portable compressed air delivery unit for tires with a built-in antifreeze capability so as to prevent freezing of compressed air condensate in the tire air delivery tube and the tire-engaging compressed air valve assembly. The portable compressed air delivery unit consists of a portable support frame provided with an air compressor. A methyl alcohol supply tank is also provided on the support frame in operative engagement with and above the air compressor. The methyl alcohol supply tank is provided with an upwardly extending methyl alcohol supply tank air intake valve which is adapted to introduce intake air into the lower portion of the supply tank beneath the surface of the methyl alcohol contained herein.

Abstract: A contour and outline transducer gage assembly for selectively making outline (gap) and contour checks of parts positioned proximate thereto is provided with a slidably movable carrier arm within the gage housing in selective spring biased operative engagement with a linear potentiometer fixedly provided within the gage housing. Selective movement of the carrier arm in relation to the linear potentiometer causes a gaging electrical signal to be generated for read-out on associated data collector means. A movable cover plate is provided externally of the gage housing in fixed actuating engagement with the movable carrier arm. An adjustable contour check pin support assembly is provided on the movable cover plate so as to provide selective horizontal, vertical and angularity adjustment of a part-engaging contour check pin mounted on the contour check pin support assembly.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for high pressure impact coating of portions of workpieces such as the threaded openings in fasteners in avoidance of contaminating undesired portions of the workpieces with the coating material. A metered quantity of coating material is charged into a passageway and moved by low pressure air to a chamber ahead of an atomizing nozzle. High pressure air is introduced to the passageway and the coating material is fogged into a chamber defined by the workpiece and tooling. Proliferation and impingement of the cloud on the selected surfaces follows under vented conditions. A constriction in the vent line achieves the necessary delay and sets the system for accomplishing the coating. The machine structure facilitates use of the coating device with a wide range of female threaded fasteners and achieves the process steps while providing for flushing the lines and drying the working structure.

Abstract: An interlocking lid is provided which is adapted for interlocking engagement with an associated container having an upper peripheral rim edge portion defining an opening therein. The circular interlocking lid is provided with annular lid interlock means along the outer peripheral edge of the downwardly depending central portion thereof which are adapted to matingly engage corresponding annular container interlock means provided along the upper inner surface of the container proximate to the upper peripheral rim edge portion thereof when the lid is placed in press-fitted engagement with the container so as to effect closure thereof. Another embodiment of the interlocking lid is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart vent channels along the outer peripheral edge thereof. Upon press-fitted interlocked engagement of the lid with the container, the vent channels of the lid cooperate with the upper peripheral rim edge portion of the container to form vent openings for the closed container.

Abstract: A line securing or fastening device having a base, a neck tapering upwardly from the base and a generally arcuate knob portion on top of the neck and two transverse wedge-shaped channel openings through the principal axis passing through the device and the channels separating the neck and knob into plural segments or posts open at the top and adapted to be firmly secured to a structure such as a hull or deck so as to provide an easy means of adjustably securing lines, such as mooring lines and admitting of quick release from the fastening device.

Abstract: A mailbox signal having two adhesively mounted brackets, one a ferrule support lineally and rotationally journalling a flag on a flag supporting element, and the other bracket providing a door mounted rest releasing the flag on the flange supporting element by disengaging an extension of the flag supporting element upon opening the mailbox door. The construction utilizes a durable weather resistant material installable without the requirement of tools or mailbox modification. The signal is easily and neatly packageable for sale and usage.

Abstract: A contour and outline transducer gage assembly for selectively making outline (gap) and contour checks of parts positioned proximate thereto is provided with a slidably movable carrier arm within the gage housing in selective spring biased operative engagement with a linear potentiometer fixedly provided within the gage housing. Selective movement of the carrier arm in relation to the linear potentiometer causes a gaging electrical signal to be generated for read-out on associated data collector means. A movable cover plate is provided externally of the gage housing in fixed actuating engagement with the movable carrier arm. An adjustable contour check pin support assembly is provided on the movable cover plate so as to provide selective horizontal, vertical and angularity adjustment of a part-engaging contour check pin mounted on the contour check pin support assembly.

Abstract: A mechanical height adjustment apparatus having a tubular telescopic body portion powered by a spring-loaded nut on a tubular threaded shaft and in which the same spring means acts to close a friction clutch that is selectively releasable by lever means relatively displacing the clutch surfaces as desired.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting washers, gaskets, seals and the like from tubular elongate stock having elastomeric properties in which the stock is clamped between two sets of spaced-apart jaws. The jaws are adjustably movable in respect to each other to stretch the tubular elastomeric material. The tubular stock in stretched condition is positioned between a cutting element having plural spaced-apart cutting blades and a cutter block in registry with the blades so that as cutting proceeds, a plurality of precision annular end products are produced with uniform thickness and with the cut surfaces all substantially precisely and repetitively parallel and accurate.

Abstract: An automotive heater and air conditioner in the form of a closed circuit reversible heat pump in which one internal heat exchanger accommodates both heating and cooling, selectively, and only a single set of ducts is required. Supplemental energy is provided in the system by using external heat exchanger means in close exchange proximity to and served by the waste heat of the automotive engine. The single exchanger selectively functions as evaporator and condenser. A reversible expansion valve functions between the external and inboard exchangers permitting selected conversion of the exchangers from a condenser to an evaporator function. Valving around the compressor permits selected directional control over refrigerant flow. The compressor can be selectively disconnected to turn off the heat pump. Air controllably ducted through, over and around the inboard exchanger is circulated into the passenger compartment to cool the occupants, to warm the occupants, and to defrost the windshield.

Abstract: A line securing or fastening device having a base, a neck tapering upwardly from the base and a generally arcuate knob portion on top of the neck and two transverse wedge-shaped channel openings through the principal axis passing through the device and the channels separating the neck and knob into four segments or posts open at the top and adapted to be firmly secured to a structure such as a hull or deck so as to provide an easy means of adjustably securing lines, such as mooring lines and admitting of quick release from the fastening device.