Abstract: Am improved shaded pole A.C. motor with dynamic brake that includes a secondary high resistance winding that is selectively connected to a D.C. source when the A.C. voltage is removed. To stop a motor the A.C. voltage applied to the motor is removed with tandem switches that apply the D.C. voltage immediately upon removal of the A.C. voltage or the D.C. voltage can be selectively applied subsequently. The brake winding produces a magnetic flux in the same core where the main stator winding produces the magnetic flux responsible for causing the rotor to move. The brake winding can be connected in parallel during the time the A.C. voltage is applied to increase of the combined windings' inductance (resulting in an overall higher torque) and/or in series when during the braking operation when the D.C. voltage is applied to increase the combined winding's resistance (limiting further the peak D.C. current or reducing the secondary winding size).

Abstract: An electronic shower temperature display device that connects directly to an existing shower arm and showerhead assembly comprising a sensor coupling unit, panel support bracket, and a display panel assembly. Microprocessor-based circuitry monitors both temperature and the presence or absence of water through the device and the showerhead. The device displays real-time shower temperature on a self-contained unit consisting of a position adjustable display panel. A programmable memory storage system is used for retrieving multi-user temperature settings, whereby provides an audible tone when the desired temperature is arrived at. A programmable temperature scorching setting provides protection from scorching by signaling an audible warning tone when the shower temperature has gone passed a preset temperature. The device displays true water temperature by monitoring temperature and water conductivity inside the sensor-coupling unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing four vehicles inside a maritime container using a platform (20) with locking mechanisms (40) for suspending it at a pre-determined distance from the floor of the container. Jack assemblies (60) are used to lower or raise the platform depending on the characteristics of the vehicle being loaded. Leaking fluid pans (32) are cooperatively and removably mounted to the platform (20) in order to prevent any damage to the vehicles on the lower level. The platform assembly (20) extends the entire span of the container where it is housed with the two parallel structural lateral members (24 and 24') kept in a spaced apart relationship by girder members (25) and spacer members (26). The vehicles are tied down during transportation to minimize movement.

Abstract: An apparatus for loading freight and automobiles inside maritime containers of substantially rectangular projection. Post assemblies are vertically mounted inside the container on a chassis assembly. A platform assembly is pivotally mounted to the post assemblies that are closer to the innermost end of the container. A forklift, or other lifting device, is utilized to lift and lower the other end of the platform and locking assemblies are used to maintain the platform in place, at a predetermined angle with respect to the plane of the chassis assembly and floor of the container. Front post assemblies are collapsably mounted so that the entire apparatus can be stored away in a volumetrically efficient manner. Ski and wheel members are mounted to the underside of the front of the chassis assembly to help the forklift in the transportation of the apparatus.

Abstract: A raincoat made out of a continuous folded web forming a subtantially rectangular shape with two long sides and two short sides. A sealed portion extends perpendicular to the fold that defines one of the long sides and extends a distance that is comparable to the diameter of the head of the user. Two parallel and spaced apart longitudinal cuts extend perpendicular to one of the short ends to define a pair of straps for the hood when the sheet is separated from the web and unfolded. A second pair of straps is formed by a third cut that extends perpendicular to the cut that is farther away from the fold. A user ends up with a raincoat that effectively protects him or her from the rain.

Abstract: A method for detecting and identifying the magnetic characteristics of materials by generating an interrogating electromagnetic field in which two opposing receiver antenna assemblies are immersed. The material is housed substantially within one of the receiver antenna assemblies so that one end protrudes slightly inside the other receiver antenna assembly to minimize edge effect noise. The responding field is detected, sampled and converted to a digital signal that is compared against pre-stored values that correspond to particular signatures or patterns of the materials being identified. Through computational adjustments of the digital values or adjustments to the interrogating field, the resulting digital values are fitted to the waveform patterns, within preestablished variances.

Abstract: This is an improvement in the way to inflate and deflate a doughnut-shape cushion device by doing it automatically. The electronic circuits of the device are activated by a user through a normally open momentary switch. This action turns on an electrical pump to start blowing air to the cushion and at the same time a solenold exhaust valve shuts off. This rubber cushion, attached to the underwear of a person, is inflated to a pressure pre-established in the microcomputer. The pressure sensing element monitors the changes in pressure inside the cushion. As long as the person wearing the cushion is seated, the computer maintains the solenoid exhaust valve closed. Once the person stands up, the pressure inside the cushion drops below the pre-established valve and then the microcomputer output voltage decreases to 0; the exhaust valve opens and consequently the cusion deflates. Later on, the cycle can be repeated by pressing the switch again to initiate the sequence of operations.