Abstract: The remote control valve has connected to it an oxygen supply, an air supply, an underwater oxygen-arc cutting torch and an air cylinder that operates a knife switch. When the oxygen valve on the underwater oxygen-arc cutting torch is depressed the oxygen flows through the front body orifices and out through the oxygen outlet port to the underwater oxygen-arc cutting torch at the required pressure and volume. Also as the oxygen flows through the front body it shifts the piston and spool valve to the open position and the spool valve directs the air pressure from the air inlet port to the air outlet port which extends the air cylinder and closes the knife switch. When the oxygen valve on the underwater oxygen-arc cutting torch is released the oxygen flow stops and the spool valve and piston are shifted to the closed (exhaust) position by the compression spring and the air cylinder is exhausted out through the air exhaust port which opens the knife switch.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a small portable computer provides both a housing to receive the computer and releasably attach it to a vehicle steering wheel and connections for supplying electrical power to the computer, with that housing also providing a pivotally movable upper lid which may be closed to cover and protect significant portions of the computer and may be opened to provide for access to the computer.

Abstract: Apparatus for peeling fruits and vegetables comprises a plurality of rotatably driven peeling elements having predetermined axes of rotation that are generally horizontal and substantially parallel to one another. The peeling elements have a provision for engaging the peel of the fruits and vegetables. A plurality of flexible, elongate, peeling enhancement fingers, each having a first end and a second end, are mounted to the apparatus above the peeling elements by their first ends. The first ends lie in a generally horizontal row that is generally parallel to the axes of rotation of the peeling elements. The fingers extend generally toward the peeling elements with the second end of each finger being proximal at least two peeling elements, so that the finger engages the item of fruit or vegetable being engaged by the adjacent peeling elements. A support structure provides support for the peeling elements, fingers and drive mechanism.

Abstract: A method of controlling chatter in a rotating, chip cutting machine tool cutting at a predetermined depth on a workpiece in which the speed of rotation of the cutting tool relative to the workpiece and the rate of speed of the cutting tool relative to the workpiece both adjustably controlled between predetermined minimum and maximum rates for the particular combination of machine tool and workpiece material. The method includes the steps of detecting vibration signals representative of relative vibrations between the machine tool and the workpiece and generated by preliminary operation of the machine tool at predetermined conditions, processing that generated signal as a function of signal frequency, obtaining a signal indicative of the rotational speed and determinating the threshold of the signal level above which are excluded harmonics of the predetermined rotational frequencies that are indicative of chatter in the cutting tool.

Abstract: An improved form, fill, seal and separate packaging machine for reclosable containers is accomplished by a plurality of stations disposed along a path of travel of a thermoplastic web including means to attach a pair of mated, resealable closure strips to the base web. The machine is intermittent in its operation, with movement of the web through the machine controlled so that the various steps of applying the closure strips, forming, filling, sealing and separating the reclosable containers are performed during periodic stops of the machine. The machine is further characterized by its use of two pairs of web belts to move the web through the machine. A first pair of web belts initially receive the folded web stock and partially form and completely fill the containers. The second pair of web belts overlap with the downstream end of the first pair of belts, but are disposed lower than the first belts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting system of a sliding plate of a magazine comprising a magazine case and a sliding plate which travels in a linear direction inside the magazine case. The system is comprised of a guide bar that is secured to the lower cover of the magazine, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower cover. The sliding plate rests upon the guide bar and upon support screws arranged on the end part of the magazine case against the front portion of the sliding plate.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus that seals a product within a container while under a controlled environment. The container, holding a product and having a lid tacked to the open end thereof leaving vents between the lid and the container. The container is enclosed within a chamber having a device for controlling the flow of fluid into and out of the chamber. The chamber and container are evacuated and then flushed with an inert fluid at least once. While the container is still within the chamber the lid is completely peelably sealed to the container.

Abstract: A rafter reinforcement device for strengthening structural joints that are primarily of the type used to connect sections of hollow rafters in roof support systems. The rafter system to be reinforced includes a pair of "U"-shaped members, each of which are composed of two segments that are joined at an angle. The "U"-shaped members are nested together creating a space to receive the reinforcement device. The reinforcing device includes a pair of "U"-shaped channels, each composed of two parts that are joined at an angle that is substantially the same angle as that defined by the rafter segments. The channels are nested with one another so that the web of each channel is opposed and spaced apart from the web of the other channel. The nested channels are sized and configured to be received by the hollow rafter at the structural joint of the rafter.

Abstract: An improved water distribution system of the type that includes a distribution conduit and an irrifluent pipe disposed on or below ground for dispersing water at a controlled rate. A first pump connected to the distribution conduit passes the water through the main delivery conduit and through apertures in the irrifluent pipe. Solid matter collects within the irrifluent pipes when the dispersion of the water through apertures in the irrifluent pipes is at low pressure. The improvement includes a return conduit that is disposed in fluid communicating relation to the irrifluent pipe, and a second pump, connected in fluid flow relation to the return conduit. The second pump is operated intermittently with the first pump to increase the flow rate sufficiently to flush the collected solid matter from the irrifluent pipes and through the return conduit.

Abstract: A self-cleaning filter assembly for removing suspended matter from fluids, primarily utilized in irrigation or similar distribution systems, resulting in reduced maintenance of the filter assembly as well as the total system. The filter assembly comprises a container having at least one inlet aperture and at least one outlet aperture therethrough and a filter screen, comprising a hollow perforated body, inserted within the container. One end of a conduit is connected in fluid flow relationship to the inlet aperture of the container while the other end of the conduit terminates within the hollow body comprising the filter screen. The outlet aperture is so located that the fluid entering the container through the fluid inlet aperture and the conduit must pass through the filter screen before exiting the container through the outlet aperture.

Abstract: A double wall tank for the storage of liquids is manufactured from a rigid single wall inenr tank by forming a mixture of an internal lubricating agent and a curable synthetic resin and applying over the inner tank exerior surface the mixture of the lubricating agent and the curable synthetic resin to form, when cured, a substantially rigid outer sheath that is substantially fluid tight and that resists bonding to the inner tank.

Abstract: An inspection drain plug that is removably connected to an aperture in a fluid reservoir. The drain plug comprises an outer hollow body having an open first end and an open second end, the first end being removably connected in a fluid flow relationship to the aperture of the fluid reservoir. A valve mechanism is connected to the outer body, such that the valve mechanism may be selectively operated between an open and closed position, so that the first end of the outer body is closed when the valve is in the closed position. The drain plug also comprises a biasing mechanism, whereby the valve is biased toward the closed position. The first end of an inner hollow body, having an open first end and a closed second end, is removably inserted within the second end of the outer body. Upon insertion of the inner body within the outer body the closed second end of the inner body operatively engages the valve, thereby selectively moving the valve between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A down-whole fluid drill assembly for boring holes in the earth, having a bit attached to a housing that is rotated by the passage of a fluid through the assembly. The drill assembly comprises at least two helical vanes connected to the first portion of a shaft that is mounted within a first hollow cylindrical housing. The helical vanes are attached to the first housing, defining at least two fluid channels between the adjacent vanes, housing, and the shaft. The drill bit is attached to the first end of the first housing. The second portion of the shaft is rotatably mounted within a second hollow cylindrical housing such that the first end of the second housing is adjacent to the second end of the first housing. The second housing has a fluid passage aligned in fluid flow communication with the fluid channels.

Abstract: An intelligent security system capable of sensing the presence of an object to be identified, interrogating the object with an encrypted code, and receiving and processing an encoded response from a passive transceiver carried by the object so that the intelligent security system can be utilized for controlling access to a location, performing inventory control, controlling toll access systems, operating multi-station complex machinery systems, or providing object locating information, for example. The intelligent security system is particularly characterized by its utilization of a totally passive transceiver including a transmit circuit which will only be activated upon receipt by the transceiver of a predetermined encrypted interrogation signal. In response to receipt of a proper interrogation signal, an encoded response signal is transmitted by the passive transceiver and then received, decoded and processed by other elements of the security system.

Abstract: A sealing ring having a predetermined axis of symmetry is formed of a resiliently compressible elastomer for use in a sealing ring system in which two members are secured together with the ring interposed therebetween. The sealing ring has an annular base portion that has substantially parallel first and second axially extending surfaces with each surface having a first axial edge and a second axial edge spaced therefrom, and the second axial edges are joined by a radially extending surface. Integrally formed with the base portion is an annular head portion that extends between both of the first axial edges of the axially extending surfaces of the base portion. The head portion has a predetermined maximum axial thickness and at least one substantially planar surface extending generally radially a predetermined distance from the first axial edge of at least one of the axially extending surfaces of the base, whereby each of the planar surfaces and the adjacent axially extending surfaces form a shoulder.

Abstract: Building block system, magnetically held together, comprising a base plate (1) and at least one building block (2). The base plate (1) comprises a magnetizable metal core (3) and at least one building block (2) comprises at least one magnetizable metallic joining element (4) placed inside the building block. The metal core (3) of the building block system is preferably electrically magnetizable and the parts of the system have smooth surfaces.

Abstract: A protective device for the throwing hand of a baseball catcher. The device is used with a catcher's leg protector that is mounted on the catcher's leg that corresponds to his throwing hand. The device comprises at least one substantially rigid member that is supported on the leg protector and has as least one portion that extends away from the leg of the catcher to permit placement of at least part of the throwing hand of the catcher between the leg of the catcher and one portion of the device, so that such portion of the device is interposed between pitched balls and the throwing hand of the catcher.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a trigger lock that is attachable to the trigger of firearms to prevent accidental discharge. The trigger lock comprises a pair of spaced apart pins that are attached to and extend normally from a plate, the pins being sized and configured to be received by axial apertures within a pair of cylinders that are attached in spaced apart relation and generally normal to the first side of a base. A pair of second apertures extend from the second side of the base to intersect respective first apertures. The second apertures have a larger circumference than the first apertures to define a ledge at each intersection. A nub is attached to at least one pin proximal to the free end of that pin and the nub is releasably engageable with the ledge within the cylinder locking the pins in the cylinders.

Abstract: A double wall tank for the storage of liquids is manufactured from a rigid single wall inner tank by applying to at least a portion of the exterior surface of the inner tank a release agent for preventing bonding of a curable synthetic resin to the inner tank exterior surface, applying over the inner tank exterior surface and the release agent a substantially rigid outer sheath of a curable synthetic resin that, when cured, is substantially fluid tight, and breaking engagement between the inner tank exterior surface and outer sheath.