Abstract: An inspection and recording device for ascertaining any surface abnormality on a pneumatic tire on a wheel on a dirigible vehicle and any deviation in the alignment of the wheel on which such tire is mounted with respect to the camber and toe-in of such wheel with respect to such vehicle and recording each such abnormality and each such misalignment.

Abstract: Solar energy is utilized to convert water into steam for use in driving a turbine which, in turn, is used to generate electricity. At the same time air in a solar panel is utilized to drive another turbine which in turn generates electricity. The water recovered by condensation of the steam is permitted to drop from the elevation at which it is accumulated and that water is used to drive another turbine which in turn generates further electricity.

Abstract: A method for increasing the yield of cheese from milk involving the adding of lecithin in an amount of 0.001% to 0.15% to the milk prior to the coagulation or the precipitation of any curd in the milk.

Abstract: In my co-pending application Ser. No. 949,811 of Oct. 10, 1978, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,188,718 I disclosed an improved device for "girdling" trees. That device effectively removes a complete circular band of bark and all that underlies the bark to the central portion of the tree so that fluid cannot pass from the root system of the tree to the upper portion of the tree whereby, with the elimination of such fluid transmission, the tree dies. In many areas, such girdling is practiced widely as a method of improving the ecology of the area for the dead trees are readily removed by being pushed over by a bulldozer. This invention relates to a construction of such a girdling device whereby the bark or other material caught between the cutting element during girdling can be readily removed.

Abstract: A simple form of testing device is provided to record an individual's walking ability under the conditions existing at the time of the test. The individual's walking ability may be open to question because of ill health occasioned by a stroke or because of a suspicion that the individual is under the influence of alcohol or a drug.

Abstract: Means are provided enabling one to record accurately bedside or in-room nursing care verification developed specifically for acute or extended care facilities with the sole intent of upgrading patient care. Patient confidentiality is assured while the value of the care provided is immediately discernible.

Abstract: A readily and easily manipulatable tree girdling device is provided which effectively removes a complete circular band of bark and all that underlies the bark to the central portion of the tree so that fluid cannot pass from the root system of the tree to the upper portion of the tree whereby with the elimination of such fluid transmission the tree dies. This operation is called "girdling." In many areas it is practiced widely as a method of improving the ecology of the area.

Abstract: A rotary seal for a swivel joint is provided which is capable of standing substantially high internal pressure without leakage. Such swivel joints are widely used, for example, to prevent external leakage of products down the drain line in floating roof tanks. Also the sealing surfaces utilized are corrosion resistant to most acids.

Abstract: An improved live knife assembly construction is provided based on such assemblies as are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,058,502 (FIG. 8) and 3,277,941. The aforementioned patents are owned by the assignee of this invention and this application.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apple orienting device suited to orient apples particularly those known as the Red Delicious variety and which are generally relatively long as compared to their diameter. The present orientor includes a pair of eccentrically mounted wheels, and represents an improvement over presently known devices. The orienter uses two eccentrically mounted wheels to aid in orienting the apples.

Abstract: A depth indicator is associated with a tractor. The depth indicator includes an above depth indicating circuit, an at depth indicating circuit and a below depth indicating circuit, with each circuit including visual indicators which are associated with each other so that once energized, a visual indicator will remain energized until another visual indicator is energized.A tractor mounted ripper tool employs a programmable control device to change the angular attitude of the ripper blade at a preselected depth.The control device positions a diverter valve to alternately apply fluid power between a depth positioning power cylinder and a pitch positioning power cylinder such that the attitude of the ripper blade will automatically be changed between a penetrating mode and a ripping mode at a preselected depth. A depth control circuit having a depth sensor switch and a depth selector switch detects the vertical displacement of the ripper tool and provides a command at a preselected depth.

Abstract: A box construction is provided which is characterized by having improved end wall construction providing great column strength.

Abstract: An improved construction is provided for a corrugated box container having improved column strength enabling a plurality of the containers to be stacked one upon the other and in which the lowermost containers provide an increased stacking strength against collapse.

Abstract: A corrugated box container is provided which is particularly suited to the long distance shipping of fresh asparagus.

Abstract: A tractor mounted tool employs a programmable control device to change the angular attitude of the tool to a work surface at a preselected depth and also indicate the relative depth at which the tool is working. The control device positions a diverter valve to apply fluid power alternately between a depth positioning power cylinder and a pitch positioning power cylinder such that the attitude of the tool is automatically changed between a penetrating mode and a working mode at a preselected depth. A depth control circuit having a depth sensor and a depth selector which monitor the depth position of the tool in relation to a preselected depth and provide an output command when the tool is detected at the preselected depth. A pitch control circuit having a pitch sensor and a pitch selector which monitor the angular displacement of the tool and provide an output command at a preselected pitch.

Abstract: A device attachable to either end of a vehicle is extendible while the vehicle is underway to effect streamlining at either or both ends of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for processing pineapples by sequentially drilling a central hole, cutting off the upper end, transferring the pineapple to a peeling spindle, indexing the pineapple on the spindle through a series of peeling stations, cutting off the bottom end, rotating the spindle a single turn at each peeling station adjacent an array of rotating cutters to remove spaced bands from the outer surface of the pineapple while maintaining the original ovoid shape of the pineapple, pushing the peeled pineapple through a rotating circular knife to form the pineapple into a cylinder and an outer blanket, and removing the remaining fibrous core prior to discharge.

Abstract: A method and machine for processing pineapples by sequentially drilling a central hole, cutting off the upper end, transferring the pineapple to a peeling spindle, indexing the pineapple on the spindle through a series of peeling stations, cutting off the bottom end, rotating the spindle a single turn at each peeling station adjacent an array of rotating cutters to remove spaced bands from the outer surface of the pineapple while maintaining the original ovoid shape of the pineapple, pushing the peeled pineapple through a rotating circular knife to form the pineapple into a cylinder and an outer blanket, and removing the remaining fibrous core prior to discharge. The outer blanket, frequently termed the "crush blanket", is useful as such rather than as merely a source of juice.

Abstract: A tray support is provided which can only be operated by application of a proper lifting force, thus preventing an invertent release of the tray such as by an earthquake or the like resulting in the objects on the tray being released with possible injury resulting to anyone adjacent the tray.

Abstract: Apples which have been oriented, peeled and cored on the machine shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,586,081 are further processed to remove the fibrous carpel tissue providing the seed cell in the apple. Following removal of the seed cell, the apples may be discharged whole or passed through a slicing device to cut the apples into a plurality of segments.