Abstract: A method and apparatus (12) for handling hosiery is disclosed. A generally flat form (14) dimensioned to be inserted into hosiery is supported for motion on a conveyor chain (18). The form (14) is driven by a loading station (34) where hosiery is placed upon the form (14). A clamp mechanism (46) is carried on the form (14) for vertical motion along its length. The form (14) is thereafter moved past an elevator mechanism (16). The elevator mechanism (16) moves the clamp mechanism (46) upward until it contacts a bottom portion of the hosiery on the form and moves the bottom portion of the hosiery upward. Clamp jaws (52) of the clamp mechanism (46) thereafter clamp down on the hosiery placed on the form (14). After the jaws (52) have been clamped on the hosiery, the clamp mechanism (46) is forced downwardly by a cam plate (202).

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making long wood strands. Long wood strands are required in structural lumber products and in order to obtain maximum strength should be split along the grain. A method of splitting a log into longitudinal-grain wood strands is disclosed comprising the steps of radially splitting the log substantially along the grain of the log into a plurality of sector shaped segments, said radial splitting including pushing the log axially through at least one sector splitter ring, and further splitting the sector shaped segments substantially along the grain of the segments, said further splitting including feeding each of the sector shaped segments through two rows of intermeshing counter rotating discs, pulling each of the segments between the rows of discs and simultaneously splitting each of the segments into a plurality of longitudinal-grain wood strands.

Abstract: An adhesive coating apparatus for coating sheet-like materials incorporates an adhesive trough and a roll system for coating the materials wherein the adhesive trough and roll system are arranged in a housing provided with an opening for the materials to be coated, this opening being provided in a horizontal cover plate of the housing which can be closed off by a flat cover resting on the housing cover plate. Strippers are disposed vertically above the adhesive trough with the adhesive trough as well as the roll system being fixedly attached relative to the cover plate.

Abstract: A rectangular tray for produce such as cauliflower has a reinforced corner construction formed by a corner flap extending from one side wall of the tray blank that is folded into a columnar configuration at the end of such wall, an adjoining end wall having a top flap folded down to overlie the column, a locking flap extending from the top flap and folded down to lie along the outside of the one side wall with the locking flap having a tab insertable into a slot adjacent the juncture of the one side wall with the tray bottom, and retaining means cooperating with the folded corner flap to retain the columnar configuration between the tray bottom and top flap.

Abstract: A magnetic reproducing apparatus is disclosed which is capable of receiving radio broadcast programs. A tuner unit having approximately the same shape and size as a tape cassette is inserted in the magnetic reproducing apparatus. This tuner unit includes a tuner circuit. At least one first electrode is positioned on the tuner unit as an output terminal of the tuner unit. At least one second electrode is positioned on the apparatus body. The first electrode reliably contacts the second electrode when the tuner unit is inserted in the holding portion of the magnetic reproducing apparatus to enable reception and playing of radio programs.

Abstract: A work holder for precision positioning and movement of a workpiece (20) relative to a machine tool comprises a base (100), a pair of spaced stocks (200, 300) mounted on the base, a spindle assemblies (210, 310) supported on each of the stocks for rotation about a common axis, a chuck (246, 346) supported on each of the spindle assembly (210, 310) for clamping the workpiece (20) therebetween, and adjustable mounting means (236-272, 336-372) on each of the spindle assemblies (210, 310) for permitting movement of each of the chucks (246, 346) transversely of the axis. A driveshaft (406) and gearing (402, 408) is provided for imparting rotation to one spindle assembly (210). A crank (422) is operatively connected to the driveshaft (406), and oscillating drive means (416) is providing for oscillating the crank (422) about the driveshaft (406) in two opposite directions.

Abstract: Antibodies and antigens are disclosed which provide a method of detecting and a method of combating flukes. Fluke infections are screened by determining presence of fluke antigens defined by antibodies produced by hybridomas ATCC HB-8086 and HB-8087. Chronic and acute fluke infections are distinguished by determining presence of fluke spine protein. Fluke infections are combated by injecting warm-blooded animals with antibodies produced by hybridomas ATCC HB-8086, HB-8087 and HB-8088, or with proteins defined by those antibodies.

Abstract: An occlusive clip adapted to be compressed about and constrict a flexible tubular member comprises a pair of opposed striplike clamping legs joined together at one end and adapted to receive the tubular member therebetween. The legs have a plurality of discrete apertures formed therethrough and spaced therealong providing relief areas for the material of the compressed tubular member to stabilize the clip and prevent migration thereof. The clip legs may also be corrugated to provide additional points of fixation and enhance the three dimensional stability of the clip. An applicator for the clip has jaws which are contoured to matingly receive the legs of the clip and securely hold them in position.

Abstract: A fluid-release mold is disclosed. The mold includes a preformed, porous mold body having a mold face formed on a first exterior surface and a second surface. A groove is formed in the second surface. A tape covers the groove to form a conduit between the surface of the groove and the surface of the tape facing the groove. The conduit directs pressurized release fluid to the mold. A fluid impermeable backing material is disposed over the second surface of the mold body whereby egress of the fluid from the conduit is prevented except through the mold body in a direction away from the second surface.

Abstract: A press has a framework (1) which supports a pressure plate (3). The pressure plate is attached to a fluid operated ram assembly (4) by means of gimbals (20) so that the pressure plate (3) may adopt different angular attitudes relative to the load being compressed. In order to prevent the ram assembly (4) being subjected to stress the ram assembly (4) is mounted on the framework (1) by means of gimbals (18). The freedom of movement of the pressure plate (3) laterally is restrained by opposed pins (26) which engage loosely in slots (27) on the frame and stops (28) on the opposed pins. The press may be used to compress a palletized load, such as cardboard box blanks, prior to banding.

Abstract: A scroll-type fluid displacement apparatus, in particular, a compressor unit is disclosed. The unit includes a housing comprising of a cup shaped casing and a front end plate member. A fixed scroll member with a first end plate means and a first spiral element is fixedly disposed within the interior of the cup shaped casing by a plurality of screw members screwed from the outside of the cup shaped casing through a fixed member, such as a plurality of legs or annular projection, which is disposed between the end surface of the first end plate means and the inner surface of the cup shaped casing. A seal ring is disposed between an outer peripheral surface of the end plate and the inner surface of the casing. An inner chamber of the casing is thereby partitioned into two chambers by the end plate.

Abstract: A rotatable gutter system including a longitudinally elongated gutter, a plurality of supports and a pulley and cable drive mechanism is disclosed. The support may be attached to the facia board of a building, or the underside of an eave. Each support includes a support bracket for attachment to the building and a gutter support member having roller bearings. The support member is attached to the gutter. The gutter can be rotated into a substantially inverted position for emptying debris therefrom by a cable actuated pulley affixed to one end of the gutter. A specially designed downspout having a gutter receiving aperture permits unhampered rotation of the gutter.

Abstract: A grading machine (10) is disclosed. The grading machine (10) includes a main frame (14), a center frame (16), and a rear frame (18). A grading blade (20) is connected to the main frame (14) for pivotable motion about a vertical axis. A pair of spaced wheels (22) is carried by the rear frame (18). The tilt of the blade (20) can be adjusted by rotating the center frame (16) and the main frame (14) connected thereto about a horizontal axis extending in the direction of travel of the machine (10). The height of the blade (20) can be adjusted by adjusting the angular relationship between the center frame (16) and the main frame (14) about a second horizontal axis of a coupling rod (96).

Abstract: This disclosed electric circuit substantially eliminates error output which is caused by unbalanced characteristics of a pair of transistors in a current mirror circuit. An input signal is amplified by a differential amplifier. A current mirror circuit is coupled between said differential amplifier and a power supply. Switching means is coupled to said current mirror circuit for cyclically switching input and output points of said mirror circuit.

Abstract: An expanded food product possessing unique structural and taste properties is provided. This expanded product is a mixture of separately aerated components--one fat-based and one aqueous sugar syrup-based. The resulting expanded product has a density of from about 0.2 to 1.0 g/cm.sup.3 and comprises about 15% to about 40% by weight of an edible fat component, about 20% to about 60% by weight of a sugar component, about 6 to 20% by weight of water and about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of a colloid. A preferred product is a stable, homogenous blend of a soft whipped chocolate mass and a whipped marshmallow-like low-cooked sugar syrup.

Abstract: A composite confection material suitable for incorporation as a center or filling in food products is provided. This composite material imparts enhanced mouth feel and taste properties to the food product by providing a dense first portion exhibiting intense flavor characteristics contiguously associated with a second portion of expanded fat-based material having a light fluffy texture and relatively less intense flavor characteristics as compared to the first portion. This material is particularly suitable as a center for chocolate candy products.

Abstract: An aerator (2) comprises a motor (10) having a propeller (18). A slotted cage (30) surrounds propeller (18) and prevents marine life from being drawn in to propeller (18). Liquid will be ejected from propeller (18) in a horizontally traveling stream which stream is oxygenated by a draft tube (48) having a lower end located adjacent propeller (18). Slotted cage (30) is carried on a support rod (68) to form the structure for supporting aerator (2) in tank (4). Cage (30) prevents marine life from being drawn into the propeller (18) as it is driven.

Abstract: A developing apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member. The apparatus is provided with a container for storing toner which is a single component developer. A developing brush roller having fur on its peripheral surface transports the toner from the container and applies it to the electrostatic latent image. The developing brush roller is constructed of a core formed with elastic material and a fur formed on the peripheral surface of the core which contacts the surface of the electrostatic image bearing member.

Abstract: The system is applied to a lathe and allows control of the machine to be adapted in such manner as to make use of the maximum power of the spindle motor with the maximum feed of the tool and the minimum cutting speed. The feed rate and the cutting speed are defined by the programmer only as the permitted region within which these parameters must jointly lie. The control unit tends constantly to command the feed rate and the spindle motor in such manner as to be within this region. Then the control unit compares the power consumed by the spindle motor, which is detected by a circuit through the armature current, with the maximum power of the motor for the actual working conditions and tends to cause the feed rate and the number of revolutions to be adapted in such manner as to make use of this maximum power. The system is adapted to exclude adaptation during cutting-in-air operation.