Abstract: A handle member having at least one circular opening proximate an end, and having a ratchet pawl engageable proximate the opening, and having a spring biased link engageable into and out of the opening, and also engageable against the ratchet pawl for disengaging the ratchet pawl when the link is disengaged from the opening, and including a plurality of tools having a generally cylindrical construction for insertion into the opening, each tool having a surface thereabout for engagement of the link against the tool surface wherein the link holds the tool in the handle and permits ratcheting wrench action, and disengagement of the link also disengages the ratchet pawl and permits the tool to be released from the handle opening.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a grouting member, for example, a grouted pile, in deep water comprises a female coupling member for connection to a male coupling member located on the sea bed, a conical guide for guiding the male coupling member into engagement with the female coupling member, a rotatable locking pin having an arcute recess portion, operable by a remotely operated underwater vehicle, for retaining the male coupling member in engagement with the female coupling member, and a connector for connecting the female coupling member to a source of grouting material.

Abstract: Multibeam measuring device for the real time polarimetric analysis of samples (6), wherein a linearly polarized measuring beam (M) is separated after having traversed the sample (6) by means of a first separation blade (8), preferably a diffraction unit, into a reference beam (R) and at least one test beam (P). Photodiodes (10, 12) record the intensities of both partial beams between which a certain ratio is established, an analyzer (14) with fixed throughpass direction being inserted downstream of a photodiode (12). The intensity value of the test beam (P) which is standardized by the formation of the ratio as a function of the intensity of the reference beam (R) is inputted into a digital data processing unit (24). For the ratio formation, an analog-digital converter (22) is used and provided downstream of the digital data processing unit (24).

Abstract: A method of optimizing signal timing delays and power consumption through multi-path LSI circuits constructed from a plurality of circuit blocks, each circuit block having associated therewith a plurality of power levels which are selectable to control the timing delays through the circuit block, wherein the method steps include the formation of a power-performance derivative for each circuit block, identifying therefrom the relative contribution to signal delay of the circuit block in the entire multi-path configuration, and selecting the optimum power level for an overall multi-path minimum signal delay condition, through a process of iterative calculation of timing delays through individual circuit blocks and multi-path timing analysis.

Abstract: A method of selecting and reproducing language characters, preferably in languages having a multitude of pictorial characters, from phonetic or sound representation of the language, includes the steps of displaying the phonetic symbols which show all of the sounds of the language without intonations, selecting the desired sound for constructing a character, displaying all language characters having all intonations of the selected sound, and selecting the particular character having the unique phonetic sound and intonation combination, and the specific meaning intended.

Abstract: A method of uniting at least two streams of shingled products, particularly folded paper products, in which the individual products of the two product streams and/or the united product stream are drawn apart on at least one partial section inter alia by means of a clock generator which consists of an endless belt rotating at an elevated speed and an intermittently operating pressing-on device synchronized with the conveying device.

Abstract: A swivel-jointed robot arm consisting of a plurality of interconnected, rigid links (5,6,7,8) linked together in the fashion of chain links, wherein the links (5,7) are joined to the same intermediate link (6) and adjacent, abutting ends of the links (5,7) are mutually pivotally connected; whereas the flexible robot arm's innermost end link (5) is pivotally supported (1) in relation to a preceding robot arm member (14) having a protruding drive shaft (13) for turning the jointed robot arm about its own axis, and is arranged to be driven by a drive means (16,17,18) in controlled outward swinging movements about said pivotal support (1), while at the same time the inner end of the next successive link (6), which is joined to said end link (5), is pivotally connected to the drive shaft (13) for transmitting a corresponding outward swinging motion to the following links (7,8).

Abstract: A rotary screen printing apparatus for delivering coating fluid from the inside of a print cylinder through patterned openings onto an adjacent advancing substrate, having a print cylinder support frame, a drive mechanism for rotatably driving the print cylinder, a resilient suspension device for supporting the print cylinder at high rotational speeds, an adjacent radiant heater for generating heat energy for absorption by the print cylinder, an enclosure substantially surrounding the print cylinder and confining the radiated heat therein, at least one infrared sensor for sensing heat emitted from the print cylinder, and a control circuit for controlling the radiant heat energy from the heater in response to the sensed emitted radiant energy, about a manually controlled set point.

Abstract: A modular pressure feed roller applicator to fit about a double curved liquid delivery tube having modular paint distribution sections held adjacently between two end caps; the modular sections having inner grooves and outer slots cooperatively distributing paint to the inner surface of a permeable roller sleeve for application to the surface being painted.

Abstract: An ignition and fire suppressing system for an electrostatic sprayer of the type having a high voltage supply for creating an electrostatic charge and a nozzle in flow communication with a pressurized coating material source and a pressurized atomizing gas source. The system includes a high voltage arc-detecting circuit for sensing the presence of an ionizing arc or spark and for disabling the high voltage supply to the sprayer; a pressurized non-ignitable fire suppressing gas source in flow communication with the sprayer nozzle; and solenoid valves connected between the sprayer nozzle and the coating material, atomizing gas and fire suppressing gas sources which are actuated by an output from the arc-detecting circuit.

Abstract: Centrifugal atomizer head for connection to a high speed rotary atomizer, having an outer disk for receiving and atomizing liquid, and a central disk fitted over the outer disk so as to create an annular liquid passage therebetween, the central disk having a central recess with a plurality of openings through the recess to receive liquid for passage into the recess and over the central disk and over the outer disk.

Abstract: An indicator light apparatus having two terminals, one of the terminals being connected to the common or ground circuit of an electrostatic spray gun, preferably by connection to a grounded spray gun handle, the other terminal being placed in the proximity of the electrostatic field generated by the spray gun, so as to collect voltage charges emitted from the high voltage electrode of the spray gun and to conduct these charges to ground through the light indicator, which is typically a neon light or the like. The presence of electrostatic high voltage causes sufficient current flow through a light indicator to illuminate the light and provide an indication that the high voltage circuits are operating properly.

Abstract: A power brush coating applicator including a separable handle, valve housing and brush housing. A bristle assembly and flexible tapered insert are confined in sealing engagement in the applicator, the flexible insert having a plurality of capillary holes extending from an upper chamber to bottom openings aligned with a plurality of V-shaped slots. The V-shaped slots are supported by tapered ribs terminating at the slot ends, and the flexible insert is tapered to a plurality of closed ends bridging the shaped slots. The handle of the applicator is adapted for connection to a source of pressurized liquid and an interior liquid flow path is provided through a valve chamber and into flow communication with the capillary openings through the flexible insert.

Abstract: A universal coupler for flexibly joining together two members along an axis, wherein one member has a projecting neck having an enlarged curved polyhedron head, wherein each of the faces of the polyhedron have a radius of curvature measured in a plane parallel to the axis, and wherein the second member has a threaded end and an internal polyhedron receptor opening, the polyhedron opening being complementary to the head, and wherein the threaded end incorporates a plurality of slots running parallel to the axis, and a threaded locknut for fitting over the threaded end and for capturing the polyhedron head within the polyhedron receptor opening.

Abstract: A support and attachment brace for a collapsible display panel structure having hub assemblies with outwardly facing fastening buttons thereon, including an elongated rigid bar or brace with top and bottom ends each being adapted for releasably interconnecting with one of a pair of confronting vertically aligned fastening buttons. A magnetic strip along the length of the brace provides a means for releasably attaching a sheet of material to the brace to cover the panel structure or display a graphic representation. A plurality of vertically aligned slots in the brace are adapted for releasably attaching shelving or other panel structure accessories to the structure.

Abstract: A telescoping handle and liquid pressure conduit concentrically positioned inside the handle, with a liquid seal holder affixed to an outer part of the pressure conduit, and a resilient sealing member in the seal holder to sealingly engage against an inner part of the pressure conduit, so as to permit simultaneous telescoping of the outer handle and the inner pressure conduit.

Abstract: A sliding door mechanism for closing an aperture in a wall comprises an elongate support, a hanger pivotally connected to the support and arranged to be fixed to the door, and an arm on the support extending in the length direction thereof and carrying spaced apart first rollers. A track which, in use, is fixed to the wall, receives the first rollers. A guide rail mounted on the track. Second rollers are mounted on the support for engaging the guide rail. The arrangement is such that, in use, as the door reaches a closed position in which it closes the aperture from an open position in which the aperture is not obstructed by the door, the guide rail and second rollers causes the support to pivot about the contact points of the first rollers with the track and the hanger pivots relative to the support.

Abstract: A self-contained work center for automatic spray finishing of parts, having an elevated platform with a turntable mounted thereon which is rotatable about a vertical axis, a robot manipulator fixedly mounted relative to the vertical axis, wherein the turntable ends are rotatable through a circular path, at least part of which includes a partially protected booth for collecting paint residue and overspray. The robot manipulator has a movable arm and spray applicator capable of movement over a limited range so as to provide a predetermined envelope of possible work areas for spray finishing, and a portion of the turntable end path and at least a portion of the spray booth are included with this envelope. The apparatus includes an access position to the turntable for mounting and removing parts associated with the spray finishing operation. A service enclosure is located beneath the elevated platform for housing electrical and hydraulic components for cooperatively operating the robot manipulator and turntable.

Abstract: A tocodynamometer for measuring intra-amniotic pressure through the abdominal wall of obstetric patients, including a force transducer resiliently mounted in a housing, a precompressed coil spring between the housing and an outer backplate, and an attachment on the outer backplate for fastening thereto a belt tensioner for holding the apparatus against the patient adjacent the uterine wall.

Abstract: A joint spanning construction for bridges has a sealing body flush with the top edge of the road surface and comprising beading made of resilient rubber material inserted into recesses of open-topped sills. The beading is secured against lifting out by retainer bodies of circular cross-section which are fitted half in the walls of the sill recesses and half in the beading. The sills respectively feature webs, which have approximately parallel sides and which are directed towards the road surface so as to extend into the beading. The sections of beading separated by the webs feature concave recesses on their sides opposite the respective webs, and in each case the outer one of such recesses is engaged by the retainer body concerned.