Abstract: A stream of coins of mixed denominations is passed through a first station in which the mixed coins are counted and the stream of mixed coins is then sorted to segregate coins of a selected denomination from those of other denominations. The coins of the other denominations are deposited into a first vault chamber, and the coins of the selected denomination are deposited into a second vault chamber. A report of the value of the counted coins of all denomination is generated. At a processing station to which the vault chambers are transported, the coins of the selected denomination in the second vault chamber from repeated sorting operations by many users can be weighed to determine the total value thereof. Thus, only the coins of other denominations need to be counted and separated into denominations, thereby reducing the processing time, the wear on high speed counting and sorting apparatus, and the costs of coin processing.

Abstract: A machine tool for processing of plate-like workpieces (9) includes a machine frame with a work table (8), and a coordinate guide (10) by which the workpiece is movable above the work table (8). A guide rail (11) of the coordinate guide (10) is mounted on the machine frame to be movable in one coordinate direction (y) and movably carries at least one workpiece support (12) in the other coordinate direction (x) The guide rail (11) projects in the direction (x) beyond at least one side of the work table (8) to provide an overhang facing the work table (8) on which is provided a workpiece support. Between the overhang of the guide rail (11) and the machine frame is provided a self-supporting plate 16,17 reinforcing element which is movable with the guide rail (11) to support it on the machine frame against distortion and displacement and its surface provides workpiece support.

Abstract: A cap adapter breech plug for muzzle loading firearms utilizes a cylindrical plug with barrel and breech ends and having a passage extending axially therethrough, a coaxial counterbore about the passage at the breech end of the plug, an axial slot along the side of the counterbore, and an exhaust passage extending generally radially from the passage adjacent the inner end of the counterbore to the outer surface of the plug for exhausting gases from the axially extending passage. A spring seated in the plug has a portion extending through the axial slot and into the counterbore to bear resiliently against the casing of a cap seated in the counterbore to retain it in the plug.

Abstract: A superconductor cable with high interstrand resistance is produced from superconductor wire strands which has been electroplated with nickel. The wire strands have filaments of a superconductor alloy in a normally conducting metal matrix and are electroplated before they are formed into an elongated bundle of generally circular cross section. This bundle is then deformed and compacted into a superconductor cable of generally polygonal cross section which is usually trapezoidal. The superconductor wire is preferably comprised of a multiplicity of filaments of niobium/titanium superconductor alloy disposed within a matrix of copper.

Abstract: A partial discharge fault in a transformer tank is determined by sensing supersonic vibrations at a multiplicity of points about the tanks and establishing a threshold amplitude and a frequency range for pulse vibrations to be evaluated. The signals from the multiplicity of points are multiplexed, synchronized and localized and then processed in a series of steps. After the existence of triggering pulse vibrations exceeding an established threshold amplitude and within an established frequency and range is initially determined, a wavelet transform is conducted on the multiplexed signals two at a time with one signal being the signal from the first sensor found to provide a signal above the threshold amplitude. The wavelet transform provides both frequency and time domain.

Abstract: A method of assembling window or door frames includes the step of injecting, and partially setting, adhesive (14) in at least one intermediate space (13) between the glass (3) and the frame sections (1) whereby the gears and frame section are adhesively bonded. The frame section (1) has at least one intake channel (1) for adhesive (14) extending through it and connecting the intermediate space (13) for the adhesive (14) to the outside of the frame section, and the adhesive is injected therethrough.

Abstract: A machine tool/parts sorter assembly includes a machine tool having a frame and a workstation at which multiple parts are cut from a workpiece as it is moved in a horizontal plane relative to the workstation. A sorter is coupled with the machine tool frame for separately guiding different parts to different discharge areas adjacent the machine tool. The sorter includes a guide member adjacent the workstation for receiving the parts from the workstation, a pair of spaced, downwardly inclined guide chutes for discharging parts to separate discharge areas, and an actuator for selectively moving the guide member to discharge parts thereon into the guide chutes.

Abstract: A composite door with a lite utilizes panels with aligned cutouts and a foam retainer member which extends about the cutouts between the panels to effect a seal. The retainer has a mounting portion extending inwardly from the cutout periphery. The lite is disposed in the cutout and it is secured by an external frame which has portions overlying the outer surface of the panel and its marginal portion. A clamp secured to the foam retainer and external frame and clamps the lite to the external frame, and an internal frame has portions overlying the outer surface of the other panel and the marginal portion of the other surface of the lite and conceals the clamp and fastener.

Abstract: A bottle for protecting its contents from degradation due to light has an integrally molded wall with three layers of the same synthetic resin. Each of the layers includes a colorant, the colorant of the intermediate layer providing a generally black opaque coloration and the colorant of the inner and outer layers providing a generally white opaque coloration to mask the black coloration of the intermediate layer.

Abstract: A pneumatically operated elevator has a pair of elongated vertical tubular cylindrical shafts and horizontally extending cross-over shafts extending between the vertical shafts adjacent their upper and lower ends to provide a substantially closed system. A cab is disposed within one of the vertical shafts, and a fan in at least one of the cross-over shafts moves air between the ends of the shafts to produce a pressure differential above and below the cab to cause the cab to move upwardly and downwardly in the one shaft. At least one vent is provided to admit air into at least one of the shafts to compensate for leakage from the shafts.

Abstract: A suture securing apparatus comprising an apparatus body having a upper surface, a lower surface, an outer surface, and at least one aperture, the aperture having a longitudinal axis extending from the upper surface to the lower surface and defining an aperture surface, wherein a first longitudinal direction and a second longitudinal direction thereof each extends along the longitudinal axis in opposite directions, the aperture including an integral locking means for engaging a suture threaded therethrough.

Abstract: A naturally illuminated three dot sighting system for firearms includes a rear sight having two dots formed by scintillating fibers encased in an optically clear polymer block, and a front sight having one dot formed by a scintillating fiber within an optically clear polymer post. The rear sight has a center channel with scintillating fibers disposed on each side thereof. In poor ambient light, the light incident on the optically clear blocks travels to the fibers which gather such light and scintillate to provide dots of light at their proximal ends which can be aligned.

Abstract: A spill containment receptacle for use with a tank has a flexible receptacle member defining an enclosure. It has a bottom wall and a sidewall extending upwardly and inwardly from the periphery of the bottom wall to a height that is less than the width of the bottom wall. The upper end portion of the sidewall has a collar extending thereabout and defining on opening adjacent the upper end of the receptacle member which is of lesser area than the bottom wall. Straps are attached to the collar for securing the receptacle member to an associated tank. The opening of the receptacle member is positioned directly beneath a point of leakage from the tank, and the upper end of the sidewall is positioned adjacent the surface of the tank about the point of leakage.