Abstract: A checkbook register and account record journal system having simplified parameters by utilizing the conventional checkbook entries as an essential part of the journal. The checkbook register sheets are detachably detached along one edge only and used in the conventional manner by listing deposits and withdrawals. The checkbook register sheets are used on only one side with the reverse side preferably having an adhesive backing. The account record sheet forming the journal contains rows and columns on one side with the reverse side adapted to accept the individual checkbook register sheets. Placing the record sheets in a binder produces a complete journal with the reverse side of the record sheet containing the checkbook register sheets and the obverse side of the record sheet containing rows and columns for entering the journal entries.

Abstract: A cylinder assembly complete with cylinder plug is located within the outside door handle of a lockset. A washer having a diameter greater than the diameter of the plug is mounted on the rearmost portion of the plug so as to form a shoulder portion. A slot is cut in the shoulder portion flush with the outside diameter of the plug. A spindle extending into the outside handle portion contains a boss on the inside portion extending radially towards the center of the handle a discrete portion substantially equal to the shoulder formed by the washer attached to the plug. The boss is located on the spindle side closest to the latch. The complete cylinder assembly is inserted into the outside handle with the door handle turned in a first direction and the plug rotated by the key in the opposite direction thereby turning the tailpiece until the slot on the shoulder is aligned with the boss on the spindle.

Abstract: A flexible arcuate shaped holder having an adjustable outside diameter for holding a rigid deodorant ring having a fixed outside diameter in a sink drain is described. The flexible holder is not continuous and has an open segment thereby allowing the outside diameter of the holder to vary from a minimum dimension determined by the outside diameter of the solid deodorant ring to a maximum diameter limited only by the inside diameter of the solid deodorant ring. The flexible outside diameter of the holder allows the deodorant ring to be placed within variable non-standard sink drain openings.

Abstract: A balanced power transmission device having specific utility for windmill applications utilizing conventional propellers on a horizontal shaft. The horizontal propeller shaft is located on a tower and drives a pair of freely rotating gears in opposite directions mounted on vertical coaxial shafts. The opposite rotating gears are each variably connected to counter-rotating coaxial shafts through individual ratchets that cause the shafts to rotate in opposite directions and thereby balance out any residual torque. The counter rotating shafts extend to the base of the supporting tower and are connected in a driving relationship through a pair of gears each directly connected to the coaxial shafts. The pair of gears drive a single bevel gear which in turn is connected to a suitable generator located on the ground for generating electric energy. The counter rotating coaxial shafts prevent any tendency of the propeller shaft to rotate about the drive shafts due to torque caused by propeller rotation.

Abstract: A lightweight rotary engine of novel design having a sealed inner portion that allows the engine to assume any attitude during operation. The bottommost portion of each piston contains a bearing roller that is urged against a fixed eccentric post which causes rotation of the rotor assembly. There is no direct connection between the bottommost portion of the pistons and the eccentric post.The rotor consists of a pair of opposed plates for moving the cylinders in a radial direction. The space between the cylinders contains air chambers for holding air under pressure that is used to scavenge the cylinders.

Abstract: In a pattern recognition system the video output signal is a signal representative of either black or white. The shading effect of the video camera is minimized by using a high pass filter to accentuate the high frequency components of the signal by partially differentiating the substantially square wave input video signal and feeding forward a sample of the undifferentiated signal thereby retaining some low frequency components of the video signal and thereby minimizing the shading effect of the video camera without increasing detected noise components. Positive and negative-going zero crossings with respect to ground are detected through a capacitive coupled comparator circuit. In the absence of zero crossings the discharge circuit and charge circuit of the capacitor is interrupted thereby maintaining the value of the voltage on the capacitor with respect to ground. Changing the charge and discharge rate of the capacitor reduces the probability that noise on the signal will cause a false zero crossing.

Abstract: An earthquake alarm system detects lateral impulse movements of a building or other structure and generates an audible sound as a result of the lateral detector moving beyond a preset limit. The lateral detector comprises a solid inertial mass that detects the lateral movement of the support as the measure of an impending earthquake. Electrical contacts associated with the mass and the support energize an audible circuit for generating an alarm to the occupants of the structure.

Abstract: Two sets of rectangular shaped tiles in the form of dominoes are provided. Each set of tiles are divided in half to form perfect squares. Each square of the first set are provided with separate identifiable indicia such as color or touch. One square of each tile of the second set of tiles contain a third indicia different than the first two squares on the first set of tiles. The second square on each of the second set of tiles contain the same indicia as the first square on the first set of tiles. The tiles are placed on a substantially flat surface alternately between the first set and the second set with the object being the first to create a pattern of four or more touching similar squares on either a rank, a file or a diagonal.

Abstract: A modular addition to a modular constructed carburetor is disclosed having a manually adjustable control for selecting any of a plurality of fuel jets. A plurality of jets located in the modular addition are individually selectable from a remote location such as the dashboard of a vehicle allowing the driver to select desired fuel jets for the driving conditions encountered thereby maintaining a measure of control over the air/fuel ratio of the mixture flowing from the carburetor.

Abstract: A substantially rectangular member is removably attached to a walking stick such as a cane at the lower extremity. The member is adapted to pivot from a horizontal to a vertical position about the cane but not through the cane and in such a way that with the member in the vertical position the bottommost portion of the walking stick is exposed whereas with the member in the horizontal position the bottommost portion of the walking stick is not exposed thereby allowing the user to step on the horizontal member when climbing steps.

Abstract: Sound is recorded on color movie film using conventional techniques preferably by variations in density and printed in color such as cyan. Noise reduction on playback is achieved by utilizing a light source generating frequencies capable of being modulated by the color of the sound track and preferably high in infrared frequencies. The infrared frequencies do not see the color sound track but are responsive to noise and other impurities. The modulating signal will be affected by both the colored sound track and impurities. All light frequencies passing through the sound track are directed to a filter such as a dichroic cold mirror which passes the IR frequencies to a first detector and reflects the sound track modulated signal plus noise to a second detector. Apparatus is described for algebraically combining the output of both detectors to thereby cancel the effects of the noise signal from the desired sound track modulated signal.

Abstract: This invention describes apparatus and method for inserting terminal pins into a circuit board regardless of the length of the pins or the thickness of the board. Loose pins are held in a suitable tray on a fixed plate having a plurality of holes similarly positioned with the holes on the circuit board. Located below the fixed plate is a movable pin assembly plate having a plurality of pin locators each positioned under a hole and each having a central opening for accepting a pin and holding a pin in an upright position. Vibrating the fixed plate causes the loose pins to fall through the holes in the plate and into the pin locators which hold the pins. A circuit board held by a backup plate is positioned over the fixed plate at a distance away from the fixed plate so as not to interfere with the excess loose pins lying on the plate. Moving the pin assembly plate in an upward direction causes the pins held in each of the pin locators to be inserted into the terminal board.

Abstract: The invention describes a system for removing the odors associated with the bodily discharge of odorous volatile gases associated with the use by the human body of the toilet stool. A hollow toilet seat having radial holes associated with the centermost portion is supported and communicates with a vacuum device for drawing air from the hollow portion through the radial holes through the ported toilet seat and through this vacuum device. An incinerating device such as a grid of tungsten wires or a glow plug is inserted in the passageway and connected to an electrical source, preferably one of low voltage, for incinerating and burning the odorous volatile body gases. The discharged by-products of combustion may either be discharged into the room or may be discharged through suitable wall fittings to the outside atmosphere. Incinerating the odorous volatile body gases destroys the odor allowing the by-products of combustion to be discharged back into the same bathroom atmosphere.

Abstract: Video informatin obtained in real time is clocked and digitized according to light intensity. Changing light intensities are adaptively determined to vary the threshold level for determining black and white signals. The scene to be used as a reference is first recorded in a fine format and then in a coarse format. In the search mode the coarse stored information is compared in real time with coarse information from the field of view and convolved to generate a correlation number indicating the percentage of match. The location coordinates in the X and Y dimension for the best match is determined at the location of the highest correlation number. A fine search is then made around the coarse location previously determined by convolving in two dimensions previously stored information against information in real time from the scene under investigation to again determine the highest correlation as a measure of the location where the best possible match can be determined.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved paint roller in which the cylindrical body adapted to support a cylindrical paint applicator is controlled by a locking control on the handle for interrupting the rotation of the cylindrical paint applicator. By making the applicator pivotably adjustable with respect to the handle and controlling the rotation of the applicator, it is now possible to use the paint roller in the same fashion that a conventional brush applicator is used. Complete control of the application of paint is achieved by allowing the applicator to rotate a selected portion by means of the locking control on the handle.

Abstract: An improved pneumatic tube carrier is provided for transmitting papers, currency and other articles between various stations at locations within a building or building complex. The carrier hull is constructed of identical mating sections each formed in a generally semi-cylindrical shape from a single mold. The semi-cylindrical halves are hinged together along one longitudinal interface. A closure mechanism is provided at the opposite interface and includes a catch spring biased toward the hull. An adjustment mechanism limits the movement of the catch relative to the hull. Adjustment is possible to correct for catch disposition variations with prolonged use. Proper adjustment allows the hull to be self-latching upon closure. Adjustment is effectuated with the hull closed through a perforation near the hinged interface of hull sections, whereby an elongated tool is inserted into the perforation and is used to alter the adjusting mechanism.