Abstract: Coins are supplied in an endless file on track having marginal edges preventing lateral movement to a counting station at which a sensor is provided. Provided also at the counting station is a stop member actuated by an electro-magnetic responsive to the counting of a predetermined number of coins to interpose the stop member in the marginal spaces between the coins after first engaging the last coin of the count at the counting station.

Abstract: The target screen of a television camera is divided into a matrix in horizontal and vertical directions to receive image data signals as divided in the matrix for subsequent processing. A memory circuit having the same number of memory elements as the divisions of the matrix, a circuit for scanning addresses of the memory elements of the memory circuit in synchronization with scanning in the television camera, a circuit for preliminarily memorizing signals, which are used to discriminate which of the image data signals are processed or not, on memory elements of the memory circuit with addresses corresponding to the image data signals respectively and a circuit for generating a control signal based on the memory data signal from the memory circuit to determine which image data signals is used or not in response to scanning of the target screen of the television camera is provided. A circuit for controlling supply of the image data signal from the television camera to the processing apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A stand for holding a tree or pole provided with a plurality of loop springs adapted automatically to accommodate tree trunks or poles of various diameters. The stand includes a plurality of stepped ribs below the springs, to secure a tree trunk or pole of a plurality of diameters, the springs and ribs together acting to hold a tree or pole in a secure, vertical position. Secondary, optional securement means are also provided by way of pivoting cams, in the event that the tree being supported is unusually heavy or large. The stand is effectively self-adjusting, to accommodate tree trunks and poles of a wide diameter range. The stand further incorporates a unitary water reservoir of commodious capacity.

Abstract: An exciter coil and pulser coil induce voltages in phase reversal to each other by the rotation of an internal combustion engine are provided. A first condenser and second condenser are charged with the negative and positive induced voltage of the exciter coil respectively. A second switching element conductive by the discharged voltage of the second condenser discharged through a first switching element conductive when the induced voltage of the pulser coil reaches a set level is connected in series with a circuit connecting the ignition coil and first condenser. A circuit controlling the switching time of the first switching element is operated so as to retard the operation of the second switching element in the low speed operation range of the engine and to advance the same in the high speed operation range. This circuit includes a further switching element operating in response to the voltage inducing state of the pulser coil.

Abstract: A metallic plug and socket are joined to each other by a bayonet locking device to define an interior space which contains the contacts and which is sealed against the intrusion of electromagnetic waves by an O-ring as well as by a resilient contactor ring between the metallic casings of the plug and the socket. The contactor ring consists of a comb-like slit spring strip having a cross-piece lies between the plug and a contact inset and has comb roots pointed toward the socket. The comb tines are turned in a direction away from each other and recessed into the interior wall of the plug. The diameter of the contactor ring is greater in the range of the ends of the comb tines than is the diameter of the forward end of the socket casing which is to be pushed into place. The contact insert is provided with flanges which press the turned comb roots of the contactor ring into a groove in the wall of the plug.

Abstract: A roller is provided with ribs directed outwardly from its face which permit the formation of cavities between the circumferential surface of the roller and the screen belts entrained thereon so that continuous channels are formed on the circumferential surface of the roller which conduct the filtrate axially outwards. The ribs are hollow tubular members having an opening along the surface of the roller which captures additional liquid, preventing it from falling back onto the belt, and allowing it to be conducted off and drained by allowing the liquid to flow laterally only.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite polymeric material suitable for biological and medical applications and to the method for preparation thereof. The composite material consists of 1-99 wt. % of hydrophilic polymer or copolymer based on methacrylic or acrylic esters, 1-99 wt. % of fibrillar collagen, and up to 2.5 wt. % of a crosslinking agent, based on both polymeric components. The composite material may further comprise biologically active compounds and other auxiliary materials, as fillers and/or plasticizers. The composite material is prepared by dispersing the fibrillar collagen in a solution or a highly swollen dispersion of the synthetic hydrophilic polymer or copolymer in a lytropic agent and the subsequent removal of the lyotropic agent, thus forming a matrix of the synthetic polymer or copolymer penetrated by fibrillar collagen or vice versa. The composite material may be applied on a solid support or reinforced with glass, plastics, cellulose, or metallic materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable drum in the sidewalls of which--made of sheet metal--radial waves are formed; the dimensions of the wave increase as they advance from the center towards the flange. The corrugated side of the cable drums can be manufactured in different sizes by using one single tool. The cable drum can be produced either in a rigid, or in a collapsible form. In a folded state the width amounts about 1/8 of the rigid cable drum. For the transport and storage of the folded cable drum a container may be used with an enclosing dimension corresponding to a full cable drum, in which 7-8 folded drums can be transported and stored, respectively.

Abstract: A needle for interlacing yarns, strands or the like in a multi-directional woven structure composed of a shank bent to form an elastic blade. The end of the blade is normally resiliently applied against the shank, so as to form the eye of the needle which is opened by moving the blade away from the shank by means of an opener. The yarn is thus inserted and the eye is allowed to close while the needle is moved.

Abstract: A surface flaw inspection apparatus for a convex body having a light source for irradiating a surface of an object to be inspected with a luminous flux, an image sensor for receiving the reflected light on the surface of the object and producing a corresponding electrical signal, an inspection section for receiving the electrical signal from the image sensor and inspecting whether or not there is a flaw on the surface of the object, and a projection screen located in the light path from the light source through the surface of the object to the image sensor on which an image of the irradiated area of the surface of the object by the luminous flux is formed, in which the image sensor picks up the image formed on the projection screen.

Abstract: A vacuum generating and control device for use to grasp and move articles having an ejector pump utilizing compressed air from a compressor source. The device includes integrally built in means for beginning and stopping the vacuum suction.

Abstract: A composition for molding and casting machine parts, comprising a filler of aggregate rock material or the like, a resin-based binder system, and between 2 to 15% by weight of the total composition of inorganic or organic fibers.

Abstract: This cradle assembly (1) comprises a cradle tray, a pedestal (2) two uprights of full length (3), two uprights of half length (4) and a couple of connecting rods (5).The assembly may be easily re-assembled into a cot and into a bed stead for adults in order to adapt it to the increasing age of the baby, which is initially placed in the cradle, when the assembly is in the cradle arrangement.

Abstract: A wall member is formed of a covered frame having upper and lower profiles and connecting lateral profiles. A seal is set in the edges of each of upper and lower profiles and is provided with means for raising and lowering the seal relative to the profile. The lateral profiles are provided with covers which extend beyond the upper and lower profiles. The covers are provided with recesses at the ends to enable seals to extend therethrough beyond the lateral profiles. A winch and cable system within the frame is provided to displace the seals.

Abstract: A horseshoe shaped body formed of planar sheet metal is formed with a pair of legs joined at one end by an arcuate web. A portion of the web is bent perpendicularly to the legs, and each of said legs has a flange extending outwardly within the plane of the body at each of its free ends. A series of teeth along the inner edges thereof receive and mesh with the threads of the screw inserted therebetween.

Abstract: The safety chair for children according to the invention is adjustable in two positions, giving the child a sitting and a recumbent position, respectively.The seat and the back of the chair are mutually pivotally connected and the seat is adjustably connected to a horizontal base frame part, the back being pivotally connected to upstanding portions of said base frame. Preferably the seat and the base frame are mutually connected by a lever mechanism according to the crank shaft principle. An actuating lever extends sideways from the chair.

Abstract: A frequency modulated (FM) signal is recorded as pits or dots along a track formed as a concentric or spiral shape on a recording medium such as a recording disc. The pits or dots are arranged on a radial line during at least a predetermined interval.

Abstract: A rotor bearing assembly is provided wherein a shaft is journalled within a housing by a pair of spaced bearings packed in a quantity of grease. An oil guide surrounds the shaft and a storage space between the guide and the housing is formed for retaining a supply of grease capable of releasing oil into the guide to replenish the packing. A fresh supply of grease is periodically introduced into the storage space through an inlet extending through the housing. An outlet extends through the housing for discharging a corresponding quantity of grease from the storage space into a collection chamber exterior of the housing which receives and holds the discharged grease.

Abstract: There is provided a proportioning system for mixture of the fluid to a liquid-carrying main line in a substantially constant, presettable proportion to the flow rate of the liquid in the main line. The system comprises pump means for drawing a quantity of fluid from a vessel and for injecting the quantity into the main line, pump-drive means impactable by the main-line liquid for driving the pump means, flowmeter means for monitoring the instantaneous flow rate of the main line and converting the flow rate into a flow-rate proportional rotary motion of an output member of a flowmeter means.