Abstract: The invention relates to a pocket ashtray in which a cigarette, cigar or other burning material is extinguished by means of insertion into a two part cylindrical tube, sealed at one end, thereby depleting the oxygen level in the tube, and enabling the rapid extinguishing of cigarettes, or other burning material. The unit also embodies a clip similar to a pen, for convenient carrying, and one part of the tube constitutes an ejection tube for removal of material in the cylindrical tube.

Abstract: A vehicle control and/or access control and/or anti-theft system for motor vehicles including data entry apparatus designed to enter a predetermined signal, a decoder for processing the signal, apparatus to recognize which one of a plurality of valid signals was entered, and apparatus to control vehicle electrical functions in response to which valid signal was recognized. In the anti-theft system, operation of the vehicle is disabled by interrupting an essential vehicle circuit, and a method is provided together with the decoder for preventing the operation of the vehicle disabling system so that when the operator enters his specific signal the automobile can then be started and operated. In addition, the system monitors all points of entry into the vehicle, and also monitors various sensors for unusual disturbances. The system sounds a siren alarm and/or flashes the vehicle's interior lights, parking lights, and/or headlights, in the event of unauthorized entry or unusual disturbance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a leash which coils up automatically when the handle is released. The invention comprises a generally cylindrical center portion with handles on either side, which is manufactured in two parts and can be assembled easily. The two parts are then sonically sealed to provide a strong and secure body. A retractable spring is fixedly attached inside in such a manner that it easily pulls out and retracts without catching or snagging.

Abstract: This invention relates to a QUICK DISCONNECT BATTERY TERMINAL, particularly adapted for a battery with side terminals wherein each terminal contains a threaded socket which receives a battery terminal bolt, the bolt having fixedly attached around it a knurled or easy finger grip handle. The bolt comprising a plurality of flanges providing a recess and flange for engagement of the electrically conductive contact element of the battery cable, a flange for engagement of the cable cap, and a second recess for use with any working element such as a battery charger or tester.

Abstract: This invention relates to an artificial leg comprising an elongated lower leg portion, an ankle joint, an upper portion adapted to strap to the wearer's thigh, a knee joint comprising an upper and lower cam, the upper cam adapted to rotate around a pivot and having a convex shape and a lower cam having a concave shape and an elongated arm portion which locks into the upper cam when pressure is placed on the leg and releases by spring action when pressure is released from the leg.

Abstract: The invention relates to an index fixture system comprising a casting mounting, an indexing fixture which provides rotative positioning of a work held within a collet holder spindle. A worm gear and worm affixed to a synchronous stepping motor, giving a total of 28,800 index positions, controls the indexing fixture, the motor being controlled by a computer program containing a pre-computed list of motor step times.

Abstract: The failsafe security lock system of this invention utilizes a fire rated latch bolt, which is retracted by knobs, levers or exit devices from either side of the door. The failsafe security system comprises the use of the magnetic lock or similar device which is controlled from the inside of the door by a knob, lever or exit device. The magnetic lock is controlled by use of the magnetic switch mounted in the door jamb and an internal bar magnet in the lock mounted in the door. When the inside knob, lever or exit device is activated the latch bolt is retracted and the internal magnet is removed from the magnetic switch and power is cut off from the magnetic lock, unlocking the door. To open the door from the outside power has to be cut to the magnetic lock. This is accomplished by use of a key which would remove the internal magnet from the magnetic switch locking the door.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable emergency fire escape ladder comprising a large double hook adapted to fit over a window ledge, tubular steps suspended by means of galvanized steel cables, the steps secured on the suspension cables by means of pressed steel rings. The tubular steps are slightly larger in diameter at one end than the other allowing the steps to join together to form a pole. There is a connecting rod under the double hook for the attachment of the top tubular step in the pole position. The double hook has a curvature at the lower end in order that the tubular steps may be spaced a distance from the wall to allow room for the person's foot. The double hook is provided with a pull cable which is strung through the frame of the double hook, to the end pieces, so that pulling on the cable will release the double hook from the window ledge allowing a person down the wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paper feeding mechanism primarily for printing presses, or the like machines, comprising a left and right interlocking grill, which supports the stack of paper which is fed to the press. The adjustable grill rests on a center base support and the press side support pieces. The grill is adjustable in a horizontal direction depending on the width of the paper, in conjunction with the left and right hand paper pile support guides. The paper feeding mechanism also comprises an adjusting rear paper pile feeding guide adapted to press against the rear of the paper pile, holding it against the front feeder plate of the press. As the paper pile rises an inverted V-shaped feed guide gradually opens allowing the paper to keep rising until all sheets are fed into the press.

Abstract: An improved planar slot array antenna comprising a conducting fence or baffle interposed between the two halves of the antenna in a plane perpendicular to the flat plate or E-field.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for sensing the liquid level and coolant properties in a fluid containing vessel by insertion into the vessel of a plurality of matched spaced sensor probes comprising a first and second temperature sensor, the first sensor essentially measuring the media temperature, a heater, an arrangement for applying differential heat between the sensors, the heater and second sensors being thermally connected, all positioned to permit the sensing at the cooling quality of the media present, the heater located directly adjacent the second sensor and adjusted so that when the cooling quality of the normal fluid is sensed the heat generated by the heater and passing into the fluid is virtually completely dissipated and only a small finite differential temperature exists between the sensors and thereby indicates a sub-cooled liquid is present.

Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic system for protecting a home or other buildings from fire damage comprising automatic temperature sensors to monitor the temperature of several places on the structure, sensor amplifiers to amplify the signal from the temperature sensors, an anticipating function for turning on the system in response to a predetermined temperature or a sudden rise in temperature, a timer function which turns on the flow rate of water from a nearby water source, a multiple flow rate control system to provide both high and low rate of water, a switch to manually lock the system into the high flow rate, an audible alarm system, and a circuit for testing and manually starting the system.

Abstract: This invention relates to an arrangement of waveguide coupling mechanisms in a two-layer structure that will produce accurate excitation of the array radiating slot elements over a wide bandwidth, handle high input power and be useful either as a very small array or sub-array of a larger array.