Abstract: A compound oil ring comprises flat rings and a tangential expander provided therebetween. The tangential expander comprises an annular integrally bent serpentine spring having vertically extending webs and horizontally extending flanges terminating in vertically extending bearing shoulders. Each vertically extending flange is bent so as to form at least one bend extending into the interior of the compound oil ring.

Abstract: A place scenery is surveilled by a video camera. The image signal from the video camera is converted to data, the data is stored in a memory as a current data and then compared with previous data which was prepared and stored in another memory in a previous surveillance period. The current and previous data is compared and an alarm signal generated when there is a difference between both data. Thereafter the previous data is erased and replaced by the current data in the memory and stored until the next image data is derived from the video camera. The operation is repeated at predetermined time intervals.

Abstract: A reciprocating piston machine comprising a main piston secured to a piston rod, a cylinder in which the main piston can slide, the main piston and cylinder defining a combustion chamber, a scavenging plate disposed in the combustion chamber and axially movable therein to expel combustion gases from the chamber, at least one subsidiary piston fixed on the piston rod below the main piston and slidable in a cylinder defining pumping chambers by means of which gas can be forced into the combustion chamber above the main piston at superatmospheric pressure, the arrangement being such that movement of the scavenging plate away from the cylinder head is by means of the compressed gas which then forms the fresh charge for introduction into the combustion chamber, the scavenging plate being provided with a one-way valve through which the fresh charge passes to enter the combustion chamber proper.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of forming a step to stile joint in a ladder which does not utilize mechanical fastenings such as rivets and the like.According to this invention, the step is provided with integral hollow sections extending therealong which protrude from each end and which pass through apertures in the stiles and are adapted to be swage connected thereto.

Abstract: In the case of surface plate and slideway portions made from natural rock or artificial rock as the base layer, a plastic-bound outer layer containing hard material portions and in which are also incorporated solid lubricant portions is applied to the base layer. This leads to workpieces with high abrasion resistance and good sliding characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to rechargeable current-producing cell comprising:(a) an anode made by an alkali or an earth-alkali metal;(b) a non-aqueous electrolyte solution;(c) a cathode formed by alkali metal salts of chromium dichalcogenides of general formula M'.sub.x M".sub.y CrB.sub.2, wherein M' and M" are metals of group I A of the Periodic Table, B is a chalcogen and x and y have values between zero and one.

Abstract: A process for the production of plastic-bonded explosive substances wherein the binder is applied from aqueous dispersion is characterized in that polyurethanes applied in the absence of organic solvents are used as binder and in that the granulates obtained are dried and then compressed. Explosive substances obtained by the process are also provided.

Abstract: A defect inspection system in which a reflector body is arranged at such an angle relative to an object to be inspected that in spite of any parallel movements of the image does not overlap the inspected object. The inspected object and the image thereof are both simultaneously picked up by the same television camera. Then, the video signal from the television camera is fed to a processor which then inspects whether or not the object to be inspected contains defects or flaws.

Abstract: A device for obtaining a vacuum by jetting compressed air characterized in that compressed air, that is, a vacuum state can be switched by changing the internal member fitting position so as to be in a form in response to the use and the manufacture is very easy.

Abstract: A bicycle frame, having the usual front fork, back fork, steering head sleeve and pedal shaft sleeve has an oblique tube, extending towards the steering head sleeve, which is pivotably connected to the back fork and is substantially in alignment with the back fork. A bar extends from the pivot point towards a saddle support means, and a bar extends towards the pedal shaft sleeve. The bars are substantially in alignment and are being connected to the back fork and to the steering head sleeve by tensioning wires, by demountable and releasable insert and wiring connections.

Abstract: A compact combination tool set providing a complete set of tools such as screw drivers, wrenches, knives, utensils or combinations of such devices is provided. The set comprises a plurality of inter-fitting tool segments, each tool segment having a tool or connecting shank projecting from one end thereof and a recess at the other end thereof adapted to receive a tool or shank projecting from one end of a second tool segment, said recesses and said projecting tools including portions which are noncircular in cross-section and which are adapted to be telescopically and frictionally inter-engaged so as to prevent relative rotation thereof, whereby a plurality of tool segments may be selectively inter-fitted for compact storage, and selectively separated for use. The tool segments in one embodiment have shanks which are of the same length and cross-section whereby tool segments of different sizes are selectively interengageable with each other or with an associated handle means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plectrum 1 or 10 which has means 2 or 11 which can strike a string of a stringed musical instrument a plurality of times during a single playing stroke. This provides an enchanced, more complicated, sound as compared to that produced by a single strike on a string.

Abstract: Adjuvant particles are prepared from lipoid-soluble substances, and compositions comprising the particles and biologically active substances adsorbed thereon are provided. The adjuvant systems are capable of binding a wide variety of biologically active substances, and can be used in vivo and in vitro as well.

Abstract: A method of forming a conductive connection between predominantly miniature members by pressing the members together and heating by means of electrodes through which three successive pulses of electric current are passed. First and second pulses act to break a flowable insulation coating of one of the members, melt a solder alloy in the location of the connection and effect a weld, while a third current pulse is applied to the electrodes prior to their raising from the members to thereby melt the solder alloy and flowable insulation coating, whereafter the electrodes are withdrawn from the members and the third current pulse is quenched.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner intake device formed of a V-shaped housing widening in the direction of working. The housing has a funnel shape nozzle, a fitting at the apex of the nozzle for connection to a source of suction and a pair of arms extending in a V-shape respectively forwardly and laterally of the nozzle. A pair of side walls are provided each having a skid at its lower edge elevating said housing above the floor. A hood covers and defines with the arms and the side walls a collection chamber open at the forward and rear edges. Each of the arms are provided on their bottom surface with a pair of spaced battens defining between them an elongated suction groove open to the collection chamber and extending outwardly through the side wall.

Abstract: The continuous electrolytic regeneration of ferric chloride solutions used for etching metals is effected by transferring the partially exhausted solution to the anodic space of an electrolyzer where it is exposed to direct current. The etched metal is deposited on the cathode, and the Fe.sup.2+ is oxidized to Fe.sup.3+ in the anodic space. The latter is separated from the cathodic space through a diaphragm and the regenerated solution is recirculated to the etching bath.

Abstract: There is provided an in-line, two-stage, variable-bypass injector pump for controllably admixing a secondary fluid to a main fluid. The pump comprises a housing connectable into a pipe line carrying the main fluid and a main venturi extending along the central axis of the housing having an entrance and a throat and exit portion. The pump also includes a secondary venturi off center but substantially parallel to the central axis. The exit portion of the secondary venturi leads into the throat portion of the main venturi. One end of a connector leads into the throat portion of the secondary venturi and the other end of the connector is connectable to a source of the secondary fluid. An eccentrically located passage way permits a variable proportion of the main fluid to flow from one end of the housing to the other end thereof, while bypassing the main venturi. The bypassed flow is controlled by means of a shutter between a maximum and zero flow.