Abstract: Printed circuits are produced by an additive technique wherein a metal-loaded resinous ink is first printed on the board, the circuit next being covered with a conductive metal powder while the ink is still wet. The powder is then pressed into the ink and the circuit cured. Next, a solder stratum is alloyed with the powder as by a solder paste printed over the circuit and the board heated to cause the solder to alloy with the ink and powder substrates. A solder resist may then be applied selectively over the circuit and multiple layers of circuits may be built up on the board. The conductive ink is an epoxy resin loaded with a metallic powder, preferably copper, with a catalyst added to the ink. The solder paste is a lead-tin alloy containing antimony suspended in a binder and a flux.The apparatus employed to carry out the procedure includes silk screens and a roller arrangement for pressing the metallic powder into the ink. The press includes a plurality of progressively harder rollers.

Abstract: Alloys having composition similar to commercial precipitation-hardenable stainless steels, but modified by the addition of 1.4 to 2.4 wt % boron, are disclosed. The alloys are subjected to a rapid solidification processing (RSP) technique which produces cooling rates between .about.10.sup.5 -10.sup.7 .degree.C./sec. The as-quenched RSP ribbon or powder, etc., consists primarily of a metastable crystalline solid solution phase. The metastable crystalline phases are subjected to suitable heat treatments so as to produce a transformation to a stable multiphase microstructure, which includes borides; this heat treated alloy exhibits superior mechanical properties and thermal stability in conjunction with good corrosion and oxidation resistance.

Abstract: A system for measuring radiation in the laboratory or at a site to aid in determining whether to erect a solar energy installation at that site includes a positioner and a sensor. The sensor, which is mounted on the positioner, includes a rotating semispherical chopper and an integrating sphere for collecting radiation in three modes. A broad-band detector measures the irradiance from the integrating sphere to monitor for anomalies. A pair of monochromators simultaneously measure, one in the visible range and the other in the infrared range, the spectral irradiance from the integrating sphere. Processing electronics process the measured spectral irradiance from the monochromators and generate data signals for providing an absolute irradiance spectrum at the plane of the entrance aperture. The absolute irradiance spectrum is inputted to an X-Y plotter and a magnetic disc and tape. The system further includes internal reference sources providing continuous wavelength and irradiance calibration.

Abstract: A handle is provided for use with an Allen wrench by means of which leverage and grip on the wrench is improved and protection is provided in the event that the wrench should break during use. The handle is comprised of an elongated shank portion having an axial passage therein to receive the long end of the wrench. A head is provided at the end of the shank portion and formed with a recess perpendicular to and open to the shank passage to receive the short end of the wrench. A spring-loaded pivoted finger providing a toggle action is mounted in the head to hold the end of the wrench within the handle during operation thereof.

Abstract: A laminator for laminating and/or encapsulating a multilayer laminate assembly is disclosed. The laminator includes a processing chamber designed to receive the laminate assembly. The processing chamber is provided with independently controllable temperature, vacuum and pneumatic pressure capabilities for effecting optimum processing conditions for particular materials and configurations. The laminator features a double-vacuum system and a choice between two automatic cycles: a lamination cycle and a lamination-and-cure cycle. Preferably, the laminator is microprocessor controlled and is provided with a control panel where the processing parameters are set and monitored.

Abstract: Printed circuits are produced by an additive technique wherein a metal-loaded resinous ink is first printed on the board, the circuit next being covered with a conductive metal powder while the ink is still wet. The powder is then pressed into the ink and the circuit cured. Next, a solder stratum is alloyed with the powder as by a solder paste printed over the circuit and the board heated to cause the solder to alloy with the ink and powder substrates. A solder resist may then be applied selectively over the circuit and multiple layers of circuits may be built up on the board. The conductive ink is an epoxy resin loaded with a metallic powder, preferably copper, with a catalyst added to the ink. The solder paste is a lead-tin alloy containing antimony suspended in a binder and a flux.The apparatus employed to carry out the procedure includes silk screens and a roller arrangement for pressing the metallic powder into the ink. The press includes a plurality of progressively harder rollers.

Abstract: A head assembly is provided for use in a bore gauge and is adapted to actuate either a mechanical readout, such as a dial indicator, or an electrical readout, such as a linear variable differential transformer connected to a digital display. A U-shaped centralizing arm pivoted to the head body is provided with a pair of floating centralizing ball contacts. A first measuring ball contact is mounted at the outer end of a rack and pinion extensible stem adapted to be adjusted as to radial extension and a second measuring ball contact is mounted on a resiliently mounted finger which drivingly engages a transfer rod. The transfer rod is operatively connected to the readout device whether a dial indicator or an LVDT. A ball and groove driving arrangement is provided between the transfer rod and the pivotal finger.

Abstract: A head assembly is provided for use in a bore gauge and is adapted to actuate either a mechanical readout, such as a dial indicator, or an electrical readout, such as a linear varible differential transformer connected to a digital display. A U-shaped centralizing arm pivoted to the body of the head assembly is provided with a pair of floating centralizing ball contacts. A first measuring ball contact is mounted at the outer end of a threaded extensible stem bearing a graduated scale and adapted to be adjusted as to radial extension. A second sensing ball contact is mounted for adjustment on a resiliently mounted finger which drivingly engages a transfer rod. The transfer rod is operatively connected to the readout device whether a dial indictor or LVDT. A ball and groove driving arrangement is provided between the transfer rod and the pivotal finger.

Abstract: A portable protection device is shown for use in sounding a warning in the event of smoke or power failure and to supply a portable high intensity lamp when needed. The unit is enclosed in a small, light weight portable housing and includes a smoke alarm, a high intensity lamp and a power failure alarm all operable from an AC line source or from a self contained DC battery source. The device is useful for travelers at hotels, students at dormitories, and the like.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are disclosed for use in forming crystalline ribbons by pulling a ribbon in a generally horizontal direction from a pool of molten crystal-forming materials, such as silicon or the like. A heat sink is located above the surface of the molten material proximate to the crystal forming area to remove heat therefrom. The heat sink is cooled continuously and heat is transferred from the molten material to the heat sink by a gaseous thermally conductive medium maintained between the heat sink and the surface of the melt.

Abstract: An apparatus for the spectrometric analysis of the chemical composition of metallic parts comprising a probe designed to be placed on the part and having a device for vaporizing the part. Means is provided for spacing the device from the part and also means for sensing the radiation emitted by the part vaporized by the device. A protective gas preferably continuously is admitted into the vicinity of the device and of the sensing means. Preferably, the probe is portable, hand-held, and enables outdoors the rapid determination of metals, particularly their carbon content, including those whose wavelength region is below 250 nm.

Abstract: A contour cementing machine for applying latex cement in complex shapes to flat work pieces, such as shoe parts, belts, luggage parts, etc. The contour cementing machine includes a housing mounting die means, a removable tray for containing cement, means for maintaining the cement at a predetermined level, and means for actuating the die means. Preferably, the actuating means is pneumatic. Preferably, the die means is characterized by ease of convertibility of differing sizes, shapes and styles of work pieces.

Abstract: Apparatus and process for cold drawing a disk into a cap for a paper core. The process comprises cold drawing a disk to form a cylindrical cup having a rim and a socket, removing the central portion of the cup leaving a flange, straightening the flange and trimming the rim. The resultant cap is characterized by having a uniform-sized rim of a width equal to the width of the socket. The apparatus comprises a press having a fixed portion and a movable portion, a cylindrical member mounted on the fixed portion, a ram and a number of opposed cylinders carried by the movable portion, and means for moving the movable portion toward the fixed portion.

Abstract: New iron base alloys containing aluminum and boron are disclosed. The alloys are subjected to a rapid solidification processing (RSP) technique which produces cooling rates between .about.10.sup.5 to 10.sup.7 .degree. C./sec. The as-quenched ribbon or powder, etc consists primarily of a metastable crystalline solid solution phase. The metastable crystalline phases are subjected to suitable heat treatments so as to produce a transformation to a stable multiphase microstructure which includes borides. The heat treated alloy exhibits superior mechanical properties with good corrosion and oxidation resistance.

Abstract: New nickel rich metal alloys containing copper along with specific amounts of boron are disclosed. The alloys are subjected to rapid solidification processing (RSP) techniques which produce cooling rates between .about.10.sup.5 .degree. to 10.sup.7 .degree. C./sec. The as-quenched ribbon, powder, etc. consists primarily of a metastable crystalline solid solution phase. The metastable crystalline phases are subjected to suitable heat treatments so as to produce a transformation to a stable multiphase microstructure which includes borides. This heat treated alloy exhibits superior mechanical properties with good corrosion and/or oxidation resistance for numerous engineering applications.

Abstract: A belt grinding apparatus is provided for obtaining maximum wear from an abrasive belt. The apparatus is particularly useful in sharpening skate blades and the like and involves a motor-driven belt arrangement in which the belt is passed over an idler pulley for guidance diagonally across the working edge of a relatively fixed platen whereby a diagonal section of the running belt substantially wider than the width of the belt is presented for grinding action against a workpiece.A movable carriage clamp is provided to hold the skate blade in grinding position and move it in a straight line against the diagonally moving belt. The platen is mounted for adjustment to accommodate skate blades of different thicknesses.

Abstract: A drafting instrument is provided for making pictorial drawings, especially axonometric projections. The instrument is in the form of a template which is placed over the drafting surface and may be attached to a drafting machine, straight edge, T-square, or the like. The template is formed with a straight lower edge, perpendicular side edges and a pair of upper edges defining an angle corresponding to the angle of the view to be drawn, i.e. dimetric, trimetric, isometric. The template includes a vertical centerline at the junction of the two upper edges. The margins along each angled upper edge is marked with graduated markings corresponding to the particular angle of the template and parallel to the adjacent angled upper edge. The template also includes a rectangular window or slot extending parallel to the lower edge and provided with graduated markings formed along the edges thereof for use in preparing the views.

Abstract: New iron rich metal alloys containing aluminum and copper along with specific amounts of boron are disclosed. The alloys are subjected to rapid solidification processing (RSP) technique which produces cooling rates between .about.10.sup.5 to 10.sup.7 .degree.C./sec. The as-quenched ribbon, powder etc. consists primarily of a metastable crystalline solid solution phase. The metastable crystalline phases are subjected to suitable heat treatments so as to produce a transformation to a stable multiphase microstructure which includes borides; this heat treated alloy exhibits superior mechanical properties with good corrosion and/or oxidation resistance for numerous engineering applications.

Abstract: A pulse processor for use in a scintillation counter for converting detected scintillations to coded digital signals. The pulse processor includes means for receiving detected scintillations, a delay member coupled to the means, and bistable means coupled to both the means and the delay member for generating coded digital signals responsive to the detected scintillations. The width of the digital signals is proportional to the height of the detected scintillations.

Abstract: Roof bolter and process for resin bolting a mine roof. The roof bolter comprises combined means for drilling and resin inserting in one position, means for bolt inserting in a second position, and means for positioning the roof bolter first into one and then into its second positions. The process comprises drilling a hole in the mine roof and inserting in tandem resin into the hole and, inserting into and securing a bolt within the hole. Preferably, the roof bolter and the process are automated and remotely controlled.The invention further includes a device designed for attachment to a three-position resin type roof bolter and for converting it to a two-position resin type roof bolter.