Abstract: The watch has a component in which a plurality of different times corresponding to different world time zones are displayed simultaneously. In one embodiment, the times are designated on an endless belt which is moved in increments under a window. In another embodiment, the times are designated on a roller which is rotated in increments under a window. Incremental motion can take place manually or automatically. In another embodiment, the timepiece component is interconnected into a circuit of a quartz watch.

Abstract: Heat treating apparatus for continuous painted strip, comprising an elongated, convective heating oven through which painted strip is passed while jets of hot gas are directed against the top and bottom surfaces of the strip to dry and cure the paint film. The strip is suspended from tension bridles at opposite ends of the oven, and hangs in a relatively flat catenary curve therefrom. Spaced longitudinally within the oven is a plurality of pairs of headers which are arranged to follow the catenary curve of the strip, each of said pairs comprising an upper header located above the strip and a lower header located below the strip. Each of the headers has a plurality of jet nozzles directed toward the strip, and duct means is provided for supplying hot gas to the headers so that the nozzles send jets of hot gas impinging against the strip.

Abstract: A loudspeaker system comprising an enclosure having first and second sidewalls, at least one of which is inclined to the vertical direction and at least one acoustic transducer adjacent each of the aforesaid sidewalls.

Abstract: The vaporizer is adapted to be worn directly on the person by means of a clip or a chain. The vaporizer includes two chambers which receive suitable vaporizable liquid compounds or mixtures. The upper chamber is opened to the atmosphere via a rotatable cap and plunger assembly for dispensing vapors while the lower chamber can be opened for dispensing of liquid drops upon removal of a threaded cap.

Abstract: An auger feed granulator having a cutting chamber, the cutting chamber having a rotating knife assembly which traces a cutting circle which intersects the envelope defined by the auger. The rotating knife assembly engages and removes material carried into the cutting chamber by the auger. The knife assembly axis is offset from the auger axis. Stationary knives are provided adjacent the rotating knife assembly, as well as a removable screen having a selected mesh size which coacts with the rotating knives to determine the granule size of the material which exits from the machine. The screen is mounted on one side of the granulator and preferably has a radius of curvature the same as the radius of the circle traced by the rotating knife assembly. Lastly, the granulator is mounted on a base provided with a jack screw for tilting the granulator to any desired position without changing the relationship of the working parts of the granulator to each other.

Abstract: Vertically and horizontally disposed planters including light-transmitting, convex, upwardly or outwardly extending enclosures are disclosed. The planter enclosures extend in a convex manner to enclose with a light transmitting section the earthen matter from which the plants grow as well as enclosing at least in part a growing plant itself. The vertically disposed planters comprise outwardly extending enclosures which are supported in vertical, preferably planar members such as doors and panels. The horizontally disposed planters comprise enclosures which comprise a downwardly extending lower convex portion enclosing the earthen matter and an upwardly extending light-transmitting portion enclosing, at least in part, a growing plant. The horizontally disposed planters are supported in horizontal preferably planar members such as skylights and roofs. For essentially completely enclosed planters, fixed and closable openings are also disclosed. These permit the passage of air, moisture, nourishment, etc.

Abstract: In a dynamic solids concentrator having a rotor with radially extensive disc-like elements which rotate adjacent other stationary or rotating disc-like elements, stabilizing members are provided along radial edges of the respective elements. In the case of the rotating elements, the stabilizing members are stabilizing fingers which ride within guide members on or guide paths in the inner walls of the concentrator and, in another embodiment, T-shaped stabilizing members whose arms ride on the surfaces of adjacent disc-like elements. In the case of the non-rotating elements, the stabilizng members are stabilizing fingers which ride within the guide members on or guide paths in the concentrators's rotor shaft. The fingers, T-shaped members and their cooperating guides stabilize the relative positions of the disc-like elements within the concentrator under conditions in which pressure differentials within the concentrator or high rotor speeds would otherwise disturb their relative positions.

Abstract: The disclosure is for apparatus which uses wind direction information from any rotary contact wind vane to generate electrical signals corresponding to forecasts of weather. The electrical signals are used to light indicator lamps on a panel located inside the building thereby giving a visual indication of predicted weather.

Abstract: Apparatus and a proccess for the thermal decomposition of organic material is disclosed wherein the waste solids concentrates are first mixed in a fluidizing tank with a fluidizing oil to form an appropriate mixture which is then dehydrated to remove water from the waste and oil mixture. Subsequently, the waste solids and oil are separated. The resultant dehydrated, substantially oil free organic waste material is then pyrolized within a temperature range of approximately 700.degree. F. to 1800.degree. F. by which lower molecular weight organic compounds are distilled off as organic vapors and gases while a residue of char and ash remain.

Abstract: In a dynamic solids concentrator having a rotor with radially extensive disc-like elements which rotate adjacent other stationary or rotating disc-like elements, stabilizing members are provided along radial edges of the respective elements. In the case of the rotating elements, the stabilizing members are stabilizing fingers which ride within guide members on or guide paths in the inner walls of the concentrator and, in another embodiment, T-shaped stabilizing members whose arms ride on the surfaces of adjacent disc-like elements. In the case of the non-rotating elements, the stabilizing members are stabilizing fingers which ride within the guide members on or guide paths in the concentrator's rotor shaft. The fingers, T-shaped members and their cooperating guides stabilize the relative positions of the disc-like elements within the concentrator under conditions in which pressure differentials within the concentrator or high rotor speeds would otherwise disturb their relative positions.

Abstract: Apparatus for concentrating and washing solids in a slurry comprising a housing containing both separation/concentration and washing chambers with an inlet for continuously injecting solids -- containing fluid into the separation chamber wherein a dynamic filtering system is provided for separating the solids -- containing fluid to form a cencentrate of solids and a filtrate. The filtering system includes a plurality of stationary filter elements and a plurality of rotor elements mounted on a rotatable shaft from which they extend outwardly and adjacent the filter elements to form a plurality of alternating rotor and filter elements within the housing. The concentrate washing chamber is disposed downstream of the filtering system and includes a plurality of stationary filter elements and a plurality of rotor elements arranged similarly to the elements in the filtering system.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for continuously cleaning and coating wire is disclosed in which rod having scale and other inpurities on its outer surface is first mechanically descaled by passage through a plurality of spatially positioned rollers, then cleaned by frictional scraping by at least two rotating and orbiting abrasive drums which scrape the entire outer surface of the rod. The cleaned rod is then covered by a coating solution and electrically heated to a temperature sufficient to bake a coating on the exterior surface of the rod. The rod is then passed to a drawing apparatus.

Abstract: The press is made up to operate continuously to squeeze agricultural products such as grapes. The press is formed of a pair of driven endless belts which are disposed to define a converging passageway. The belts are also mounted in spring means to adjust to a build-up in pressure in the passageway and to permit an increase in the passageway at the exit end to accommodate an increased flow.

Abstract: The concentrator has at least one shaft-mounted rotor disc of solid or hollow construction with two or more ploughs located equally spaced about its periphery. The ploughs extend outwardly into the flow path of a solids-containing fluid within the concentrator to deter any tendency, due to centrifugal force, for a build-up of solids between stationary filter means and in a region remote from the periphery of the rotor disc. In a disclosed embodiment of the concentrator, the shaft-mounted rotor disc has at least one passage therethrough for the flow of solids-containing fluid from one side of the rotor disc to the other, and a plough is provided adjacent the passage and on a hub of the rotor disc to deter any tendency for a build-up of solids adjacent the passage.

Abstract: In a rotary concentrator for continuous separation of a vehicle fluid and a concentrate of solids from an abrasive solids-containing fluid, a plurality of solids-detaining baffles and pockets are provided within the concentrator to collect deposits of the abrasive materials. This depositing of materials upon interior surfaces of the concentrator provides an autogenous, relatively stationary protective layer of abrasive material which protects those surfaces from the abrasive action of solids-containing material flowing past them during operation of the concentrator.