Abstract: The adjustable-curvature roll of the present invention includes a hollow, cylindrical axle in which two rods are inserted. Each of these rods is securely fastened to an endplate at one end of the axle, and the opposite end of each rod is threaded within one of two oppositely rotating intermeshed gears. An adjusting hexagon or other similar adjusting device is connected to one of the meshed gears and the turning of the adjusting device in one direction causes an increase in the compression applied to one of the rods while at the same time exerting an increased tension on the other rod which is connected to the oppositely rotating gear. This combination of tension and compression causes the curvature of the roll to change. An indicator attached to the adjusting device provides a reading of the chosen degree of curvature. The axle may be surrounded by an outer sleeve which rotates, through the aid of ball bearings, around the axle.

Abstract: Disclosed is an enclosure or housing for a machine tool that includes a rear wall, two side walls, a top wall and a partial front wall. A door, is positioned above the partial front wall and covers that portion of the housing not covered by the remaining walls. The door is constructed in two sections with one section lying above the other in a closed position. The two sections are preferably joined by a hinge, and a door is opened by lifting the bottom section in an upward direction which thereby causes a top section to also lift until the rear faces of the top and bottom sections meet at an acute angle. A pair of rollers is connected to the lower section and the roller will roll on a track on the side walls while at the same time the upper section swings on the hinge which connects the upper section to the top wall. A door counterweight facilitates the lifting of the door and maintains the door in an open position.

Abstract: A system for attaching a replaceable, customizable nosepiece to an eyeglass frame is disclosed where the eyeglass and nosepiece fit together through a snappable attachment. The eyewires of the eyeglass frame are provided with a notch and adjacent projection. The nosepiece is roughly horseshoe shape, sized and shaped to fit between the eyewires under the connecting bridge of the frame. The tips of the horseshoe are shaped to snap into the notches on the eyewires, and be retained by the adjacent projections. In this manner, the nosepiece may be specifically selected for or customized to the particular size and shape of the user's nose.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for providing a shower of fog onto a web or a machine component in contact with a web. The fog, which has a temperature lower than the temperature of the surface of the web or the machine component to be cooled, is applied to the surface and is caused to evaporate by the difference in the temperatures. A supply of dry air is supplied to transport the evaporated fog from the region adjacent the surface to be cooled. Fog may be generated through the use of an air-atomizing nozzle which propels water and compressed air through a small orifice under pressure to create an atomized mist or fog. In one embodiment, the fog may also be supplied in controlled specified quantities locally as required to provide for a controllable fog application rate across the full apparatus width.

Abstract: In the apparatus disclosed herein, a data signal to be phase adjusted is applied to a plurality of delay lines providing progressively greater delays. The outputs of the several delay lines are compared over a period of time and a selection of one of the output signals for utilization is made based on choosing that delay line output which is in opposition to that pair of outputs which straddles or encompasses the most transitions.

Abstract: Cephalosporin derivatives represented by the general formula ##STR1## Wherein X represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an allyl group, a cycloalkyl group having 5 or 6 carbon atoms or a benzyl group, and the non-toxic salts thereof are disclosed. These compounds are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Microsurgical suture needles are made by providing a precious stone plate with main surfaces extending obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis. A metal shank is provided with an end face extending correspondingly obliquely with respect to its longitudinal axis. The precious stone plate is attached with one main surface on the oblique end face of the metal shank. The other main surface of the precious stone plate is ground and provided with a sharp tip and cutting edges.

Abstract: Disclosed is an eyeglass frame and method of assembling the same in which a temple includes a pair of parallel ears which extend from one end of the temple. Each ear includes a pin receiving hole, and on the facing surfaces of the ears, a ramped slot extends from the hole to one of the side surfaces. The depth of the slot increases as it approaches the side surface. The lens supporting structure includes a single extension member with a pin supporting hole. The pin is inserted into this hole, and the lens supporting structure and temple are brought together so that the two ends of the pin are aligned with the two slots on the temple. As the temple and the lens supporting structure are urged toward one another, the ears of the temple are forced apart by the ends of the pin until the pin reaches the pin receiving hole at which point the ends fall into the hole.

Abstract: A system to prevent, retard or reverse the decomposition of silicon carbide articles during high temperature plasma sintering. Preferably, the system comprises sintering a silicon carbide refractory or ceramic green body in a closed sintering environment, such as a closed tube, with strategic placement of the plasma torch or torches, exhaust outlet and tube. As sintering proceeds, a silicon vapor pressure builds up within the tube, retarding the decomposition of the silicon carbide body. The plasma torch, exhaust outlet, and tubes are positioned so that buoyant convective flow is maximized to increase the heat transfer and energy efficiency. In another embodiment, a "sacrificial" source of silicon carbide is placed into the sintering furnace. The silicon carbide in the sacrificial source starts to decompose before the silicon carbide refractory or ceramic article, creating a supersaturated atmosphere of silicon vapor species in the furnace.

Abstract: A device for carrying and closing refuse bags comprises a flat carrier ring having a plurality of fingers integrally formed with the carrier ring. The fingers define a conical body member, a wide passage being provided in the center the conical body member for the insertion of the mouth of the bag. The passage is surrounded by the free ends of the fingers and a slot extends intermediate each two adjacent fingers from the passage towards the carrier ring. The slots terminate at a short distance from the carrier ring. Each finger is provided with two prongs separated by a short slot. The carrier rings and fingers are made of a relatively rigid plastic material and the carrier ring is thicker than the fingers.

Abstract: The valve disclosed herein functions as a flow matching device. By employing such a valve, hydraulic systems may be implemented in which filling and emptying of a variable volume load, such as a hydraulic piston, may be accomplished through simple check valve structures at controlled flow rates.

Abstract: In the diverter turn assembly disclosed herein, an array of wheels are mounted on rocking frames so as to be vertically shiftable between a first position which the wheels are retracted below the nominal top surface of the conveyor and a second position in which they are raised above that level so as to engage articles being transported by the conveyor system. The wheels are individually adjustable as to angular orientation and are driven at respective preselected speeds to permit an article to be diverted and/or reoriented with respect to the nominal conveyor path.

Abstract: Novel substituted phenyl eicosanoid analogs having the formula: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable esters and salts, wherein: R is H or OH;R.sub.1 is H or lower alkyl;X is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or cis --CH.dbd.CH--;Y is --CH.sub.2 --, ##STR2## --O-- or --S--; n is 0 or 1; and.circle.A is (1) an eicosanoid nucleus (ring system), (2) a carbocyclic analog of an eicosanoid nucleus or (3) a heterocyclic analog of an eicosanoid nucleus wherein one of the carbons in a carbocyclic analog is replaced by O, S or N.

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of burning and/or thermally decomposing fuel, especially solid fuels, including means for supplying fuel and, if applicable, means for supplying air or oxygen to a combustion site comprising a grate, preferably a bar grate. To improve and control combustion or thermal decomposition the grate has associated therewith a material loosening and/or grate cleaning means acting on the fuel and/or slag, ash or like material deposited on the grate, said means and said grate adapted for reciprocating movement relative to one another.

Abstract: The auxiliary instrument for stretching and softening exercises is to be provided for stretching and softening exercises (stretching exercises) and particularly for exercises of stretching Achilles' tendons and calves and can be used also as a treading health instrument.That is to say, this invention is an auxiliary instrument for stretching and softening exercises comprising a supporting base (1), a treading base (2) hinged at one end to this supporting base so as to be free to rise and fall and to open and close, an angle adjusting member (3) interposed between the supporting base (1) and treading base (2) so as to keep the opening and closing angle between them at a predetermined angle and a stopper (4) erected in the rear of the treading base (2) or supporting base (1), a semi-cylindrical member (21) formed to be of a curved surface corresponding to the plantar arches of feet being fitted on the upper surface of the above mentioned treading base (2).

Abstract: An immersion nozzle for continuous casting includes a nozzle body and a conduit extending longitudinally through the nozzle body. At least a portion of the interior surface of the nozzle which surrounds the conduit is made of a refractory material including 40-92 wt. % ZrO.sub.2, 5-40 wt. % C and 3-20 wt. % of an oxide admixture of (1) RO and RO.sub.2, wherein RO is at least one member selected from the group consisting of CaO, MgO and MnO; and RO.sub.2 is at least one member selected from the group consisting of SiO.sub.2 and TiO.sub.2 ; or (2) RO, RO.sub.2 and R.sub.2 O.sub.3 wherein RO and RO.sub.2 are as defined above and R.sub.2 O.sub.3 is at least one member selected from the group consisting of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3.

Abstract: In the electronic equipment shelter disclosed herein, protection of electronic equipment from both normal and abnormal environmental conditions, including severe electromagnetic pulses, is provided by employing a construction in which panels having inner and outer aluminum skins are joined together in an assembly employing extruded box tubes at each edge with the outer skins being welded to each other and to the tubes so that a complete conductive envelope is obtained. The necessary door opening is made electromagnetically unitary with the main shelter body by metal spring finger gaskets which are compressed by means of a multiplicity of linked dogging assemblies all around the door frame.

Abstract: An automatic inspection system detects foreign materials included in a sheet of transparent or translucent resin material such as a polyethylene compound. The automatic inspection system comprises an extruder for extruding a resin material into a sheet, means for withdrawing the extruded sheet along a path of travel, means disposed between the extruder and the withdrawing means for permitting the sheet to having down by gravity into a U-shape, sensor means for detecting a vertical position of the U-shaped portion of the sheet, controller means for adjusting the speed of sheet withdrawal for the withdrawing means in response to the output signal from the sensor means, a source of light disposed on one side of the path of travel of the sheet, an image sensor camera disposed on the other side of the path of travel of the sheet in confronting relation to the source of light for receiving light emitted from the source of light and having passed through the sheet to detect foreign materials included in the sheet.

Abstract: A method of treating fluids containing impurities by means of an electrochemical reactor consisting of at least one pair of opposed main electrodes, a power source capable of generating an alternating current connected to the main electrodes, and a plurality of auxiliary electrodes disposed between the main electrodes which are uniformly arranged in a mutually close relationship. The auxiliary electrodes may be disposed on the surfaces of nonconductive supports so as to form a macroporous mixed filler layer between the main electrodes. Control of the electrochemical reactions is achieved through the choice of electrocatalytic materials on the surfaces of the auxiliary electrodes and materials dissolved in the fluid to be treated.