Abstract: A plane printing machine comprising a table rotatable intermittently in one direction, a plurality of printed-object holders provided self-rotatably around said table, planet gears aligned coaxially with respective printed-object holders, and a sun gear rotatable alternately in normal and reverse directions meshing with each planet gear, characterized in that it is equipped with a means to prevent the rotation of said sun gear in reverse direction from being transmitted to the printed-object holders and a means to executed plane printing on an object being held at rest by the action of the former means.

Abstract: A cabinet for storing tape cassette includes a plurality of first compartments arranged in a vertically stepped array for storing a plurality of tape cassettes with each cassette oriented vertically while resting on one end and a plurality of second compartments formed in a plurality of drawers disposed behind the stepped array of first compartments for storing tape cassettes wherein each cassette rests horizontally on its front or back face. The compartments are preferably made of transparent material and a transparent door is provided.

Abstract: An improved method for detecting very low concentrations of luminescent reactive molecules from microbial cells in samples of fluids and degraded solids is disclosed. A sample containing microbial cells is treated to eliminate substantially all nonmicrobial material. The microbial cells are then caused to rupture and form a thin film positioned in the vicinity of a photodetector. An appropriate reagent contacts the thin film and the resulting photon emission is observed by the photodetector through an optical filter means which selectively restricts the wavelength of photons which are permitted to pass from the sample to the detector. The strength of the luminescence within the permitted wavelength is measured and recorded as an indication of the concentration of microbial cells in the sample.

Abstract: A device for use with a binocular in order to facilitate astronomical observations includes a mirror supported on a base adjacent to a vertical strut. A binocular is attached to the vertical strut and is aligned downwardly at an angle of approximately 30.degree. with respect to the vertical. Images of astronomical bodies are reflected by the mirror into the binocular. Consequently, an observer may view the images without looking up and with his hands free and with the binocular firmly supported.

Abstract: A fan constructed according to the present invention has a base supporting a vertical tube having a movable vertical rod inside. The lower end of the rod is hingedly connected to a means for attaching the device to a moving part of a rocking chair, such as a rocker, seat or leg. An endless belt is connected to the top of the vertical rod for oscillating movement therewith, the belt being held in a vertical loop by a pair of wheels or gears mounted within the tube. A top wheel movable with the belt engages a set of gears in such a manner as to transform oscillatory motion of the belt into rotation of a horizontal shaft in a single direction. A set of fan blades is mounted on the horizontal shaft.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for representing the amplitude curve of a selected portion of a video signal upon the picture screen of a video display device, at least the selected portion being in digital form and not requiring conversion to analog form prior to such representation.This is achieved by using the line structure of the line raster produced on the picture screen of the video display device as a digital-analog converter. The range of possible digital values for the individual picture elements of the selected line of the video signal are allocated as reference values to respective lines of the line raster, and during each line period of the line raster the digital values of the elements are compared in succession with the appertaining reference value.

Abstract: An improved auger hopper includes a tarpaulin with a centrally positioned, rigid receptacle secured thereto by a retaining ring. The hopper also includes a cover which fits over the receptacle for both enclosing the tarpaulin within the receptacle for storage and for stacking. Preferably, the receptacle is in the form of a circular shallow pan. When in use, the tarpaulin is spread out on the ground and grain is dumped thereupon prior to lifting the grain up into an adjacent silo with an auger. This prevents the grain from being contaminated by dirt and ground moisture. The tarpaulin includes grommets adjacent the periphery thereof so that the tarpaulin may be wrapped and fastened about a pile of grain to store the grain temporarily when the silo is full.

Abstract: An electric heating apparatus for preventing recrystallization or to dissolve existing crystals of pharmaceutical compositions, such as mannitol, which tend to recrystallize during storage. Single dose sealed vials of the pharmaceutical are received in a receptacle having an open top, closed bottom and reflective inner surfaces. A light bulb is supported in the receptacle above the vials and the radiant energy therefrom reflected from the inner surfaces of the receptacle heats the vials.The light bulb and support therefor are of such dimension that visual observation of the vials through the open top is not obstructed. The support for the light bulb includes a swivel joint permitting horizontal movement of the light bulb to provide access to the interior of the receptacle for removal of the vials. The temperature within the receptacle is controlled by a control means, such as a thermostat, in circuit with the light bulb.

Abstract: Attachment of an address and bar-code label to a form is encouraged by defining a label placement area on the form, which area is dark in color to discourage writing in the area. The area also includes words such as "PLACE LABEL HERE" in a light color to instruct the person filling out the form to place the label in the area. Preferably, the remaining portion of the form is filled with writing to discourage the person filling out the form from putting an address or the label in an area other than the area designed as the label placement area. Moreover, an envelope with a transparent window corresponding in location to the placement of the label on the form may be provided with the form and label.

Abstract: A lubricating oil filter-refiner for internal combustion engines includes an evaporation chamber with an array of relatively thin, corrugated plates for forming a plurality of running oil films from which volatile contaminants evaporate. In order to enhance its efficiency, the evaporation chamber is connected to a vacuum source such as the air intake of an engine.

Abstract: An emergency release for key operated deadlocks includes a ram rod for forcing a deadbolt out of a keeper so as to allow a deadlocked door to open under emergency conditions. The release further includes a yieldable element disposed between the key operator for the deadbolt, which yieldable element deforms as the deadbolt is forced back by the ram. An alarm is activated upon operation of the emergency release to discourage intruders from trying to open the door with the emergency release. Preferably, the rod is advanced by a rack-and-pinion arrangement which is operated by a wire coiled around a spool.

Abstract: A moving coil type stereophonic pickup cartridge is disclosed wherein a pair of magnetic air gaps are established corresponding to the walls of the sound groove of a 45.degree.-45.degree. stereophonic record and arranged such that the orientation of magnetic flux in the air gaps projects orthogonally to each other. The two magnetic air gaps are arranged on the right and the left of a cantilever fulcrum respectively. A coil is arranged within each of the gaps, each coil having a winding axis generally parallel to the axis direction of the cantilever. Each coil moves within its associated magnetic air gap integrally with the cantilever, thereby developing high output signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of extracting gold from placer gravel. Whereas conventional techniques are relatively effective in the processing of coarse gold particles, i.e. plus ten mesh tyler, the present invention finds application in recovery of gold particles of all sizes from submicroscopic through coarse nuggets larger than ten mesh tyler. A rotating sluice box uses centrifugal force to enhance the sluicing process, and a centrifugal amalgamator then extracts gold from the concentrate thus produced, under centrifugal force. Gold is removed from the mercury by conventional techniques.

Abstract: A method of delaying a signal N period lengths of a timing signal is disclosed using two shift registers which have capacities y and z, each less than N, but which have a total capacity greater than N. The signal to be delayed is fed to a first shift register until that shift register is full. The signal is later fed to the second shift register. When N bits of information have been recorded by the shift registers, the first shift register is again inputted causing an output which corresponds to the first data bits of the signal. Thus, there is stored in both registers y+z-N bits of common data during each cycle. This cycle is repeated for each N periods of the timing signal, thereby resulting in the storage of N data bits by a plurality of shift registers which each have a capacity less than N which have a total capacity greater than N.

Abstract: A pneumatic motor operates two pairs of fixed and movable jaws to open the hooks on tire cross chains for removal from the side chains and to close the hooks on new cross chains for applying to the side chains. An air hose connects to a vehicle air pressure system and is connected to an air line passing through a handle of the apparatus; a manual valve adjacent the handle controls the air supply to the motor.

Abstract: A magnetic emergency exit door locking system includes a magnetic lock with an armature securred to an emergency exit door and a coil to the lintel of the door. The coil is connected to a power supply and keeps the door locked as long as the power supply applies current thereto. A drop-out relay is disposed in the line between the power supply and coil to interrupt current to the coil when operated. The drop-out relay is operated by a switch which is tripped upon pushing the push-bar on the door. In order to prevent immediate opening of the door upon pressing the push-bar, a timer is disposed between the switch and the drop-out relay to delay unlocking of the door for a selected interval having a duration of, perhaps, fifteen (15) to forty (40) seconds. An alarm sounds during this interval to give notice that someone is trying to open the door.

Abstract: A retainer for retaining an elastomeric electrical connector in operable position between opposed sets of spaced electrically conductive areas has a generally planar body of electrically non-conductive material having substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces. At least one aperture through the body from the top surface to the bottom surface is provided for receiving the elastomeric electrical connector. The aperture is linearly elongated in the planar dimension of the body and has a top region and a bottom region separated by a central region. The opening of the aperture in the central region is smaller than either the top region or bottom region and is substantially identical with the width of the elastomeric electrical connector retained thereby.

Abstract: An adhesive binding agent based on at least one polymer of dicyclopentadiene and at least one aromatic hydrocarbon wherein the polymer comprises from 40 to 80% by weight of cyclopentadiene units and from 20 to 60% by weight of at least one aromatic hydrocarbon having a boiling point in the range from 110.degree. to 220.degree. C., selected from the group consisting of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons and tetrahydronaphthalene, said polymers having a mean molecular weight of from 300 to 5000, an iodine number (measured according to DIN Standard 53241, part 2) of from 0 to 60, and a melting point in the range of from 30.degree. to 150.degree. C., and an adhesive containing said binding agent in combination with a rubber or an ethylene-vinylacetate copolymer.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition for chelating excess iron in a mammal and facilitating the removal of excess iron from the mammalian body are disclosed which comprise as active ingredient an iron-chelating agent selected from the group consisting of 5H-pyrimido(2',1':2,3)imidazo(4,5-b)indole having the formula ##STR1## 5H-pyrido(2',1':2,3)imidazo(4,5-b) indole having the formula ##STR2## or lower alkyl and/or halogen substituted derivatives thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. Furthermore the preparation of novel 5H-pyrimido(2',1':2,3)imidazo(4,5-b)indoles and intermediates thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: In order to increase the sensitivity of television cameras so as to allow the cameras to operate in low level light, an image transformer attachment, in the form of an ancillary image intensifier, is provided for attachment to the objective lens opening of the camera. The attachment includes a cylindrical housing containing one or more proximity-focus image converters or intensifiers which are optically connected to the pick-up tube of the camera by a fiber optics cylindrical block. The housing includes an annular disk screwed into its input end, which disk has an opening for the objective lens of the camera and which disk urges a resilient ring against the image transformers to bias the intensifier and fiber optics block against the pick-up tube of the camera.