Abstract: A protective enclosure for a machine tool is constructed so as to be a free standing assembly completely independent from the machine tool. The protective enclosure is provided on rollers so that unimpeded access may be had to the machine tool by rolling away the protective enclosure. The protective enclosure is further provided with a safety locking system for interrupting operation of the machine tool if the protective cover is removed during operation or preventing starting of the machine tool if the protective cover is not fully in place.

Abstract: Optical beam-splitting system for partitioning the real image of an object into a plurality of partial images onto image receivers arranged with a distance between them, comprising an objective lens and a plurality of optical elements arranged in the ray path behind the objective lens with each optical element comprising at least one reflecting plane deflecting the path of rays, the optical elements respectively intercepting partial luminous fluxes not interfering with each other, the optical elements being positioned outside of the overlapping region of the rays emanating from the extremities of the object and passing through the objective lens and in front of the image plane of the objective lens.

Abstract: A process of making a filled bagel dough product and the product formed thereby. The product has the outward appearance of a conventional bagel, but has a core filling such as a natural or imitation cream cheese provided within the bagel dough shell. More particularly, a method and device by which a conventional bagel making apparatus as found in most bagel shops can be adapted to making filled, rolled bagel dough products. The invention further concerns a bagel which, in addition to being improved in flavor and texture, can be produced with much less baking time than a conventional solid bagel.

Abstract: An inflatable float for use in water by persons to float therein comprising a first and second air chambers each having a top and bottom side, a submerged air chamber interposed between the first and second air chambers forming a saddle capable of being straddled by a person, and a pair of support members connecting the submerged air chamber to the bottom sides of the first and second air chambers. The support members are connected to the bottom side of each of the first and second air chambers such that substantially the entire length of both bottom sides remain in floating contact with the surface of the water. The first and second air chambers may be shaped to form the head and tail of an animal.

Abstract: A magnetic core for a non-contact clamp-on current sensor having a magnetic core that is adapted for encircling a current-carrying conductor wherein the magnetic core includes a first portion having a first integral toroidal section and a first pair of opposing side walls extending therefrom, a second portion having a second integral toroidal section and a second pair of opposing side walls extending therefrom such that the first portion and second portion are coupled together at the first and second pairs of opposing side walls so to define an aperture therebetween for receiving a current carrying conductor and measuring the line current therein. The first and second integral toroidal sections of the magnetic core are designed so to be void of any discontinuities within the flow path of the magnetic flux and so to have a circular shape which promotes a more thorough flux saturation.

Abstract: An intracoronal bristle brush for preparing a tooth cavum comprising a plurality of bristles and a dental bit having a first end being a shank adapted to be received by a dentist's handpiece and a second end for receiving the plurality of bristles. The plurality of bristles emanate outwardly in a uniform manner from an axial hole within the second end. The diameter of the intracoronal bristle brush is substantially uniform along its entire length such that the bristles of the brush may penetrate into an interior surface of a tooth cavum.

Abstract: The locking device for locking of two relative to each other longitudinally moveable elements comprises an electromagnet including a magnetic yoke, an operating winding and a magnet armature. The operating winding and magnetic yoke are positionally fixed on the first element, while the magnet armature is fixed on the second element in respect to the longitudinal movement direction X. The magnet armature presses with one of its walls via a spring device against an opposing wall of the magnetic yoke. The walls of the magnet armature and magnetic yoke which lie opposed to each other are provided with an at least approximately form fitting register contour, so that magnet armature and magnetic yoke can be held in a locked position with respect to each other. For locking, the electromagnet is activated in the register position. Upon application of a predetermined amount of force in the longitudinal direction upon the first or second element the locking position can be release or disengaged.

Abstract: The industrial robot exhibits a moveable work arm for manipulation of work pieces and a mechanism for movement of the work arm. The mechanism is provided with three linear movement devices (1, 10, 20), via which the work arm (30) is moveable in three directions orthogonal to each other. The industrial robot is ideally constructed of lightweight materials with known steel and/or aluminum sheets.

Abstract: A multi-station, single action high precision mechanical vise for simultaneously clamping at least two work pieces with high dimensional stability and high holding forces. The multi-station work piece holder is used to hold a set of work pieces, so that sets of machining operations can be performed on the work pieces using the same tool, reducing the number of work tool change-outs needed when producing a large number of machined pieces.

Abstract: In order to stimulate the formation of new tissues in extensive and deep wounds, the tissues are eased by exerting a traction force on the tissue with a vertical force component in relation to the plane of the wound. If the wound is vacuum sealed by a plastic foil (F), traction may be exerted through the foil (F). If a distractor that acts in the plane of the wound is set at the wound edges, the vertical traction component may be exerted on the edges of the wound by this distractor. The vertical traction component is generated through turnbuckles (70).

Abstract: There is shown a device for determining the position of moveable indicators via drive gears (1, 2, 3) by means of a reflex light shutter (4, 12) and one through hole (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 11) provided at least in the drive gear (1, 3) in the beam path of the reflex light shutter (4, 12), in which one or more reflector elements (12) are provided upon a second drive gear (2).

Abstract: A foldable creeper for supporting a person, the creeper articulated along a line which extends transversely along the approximate longitudinal centerline for movement between an open position and a folded storage position, and comprising articulating joints, a framework comprising longitudinal and transverse frame members, the longitudinal frame members constructed with a plurality of arches sized to accommodate the attachment of casters, the transverse frame members rigidly connecting left and right longitudinal frame members, the lower surface, and preferably the upper surface, of said transverse frame members positioned below the apex of the concave portion of the arched caster attachment points when said creeper is in the open position, support panels having top sides and bottom sides and connected to said transverse frame members, and casters connected to the frame members for supporting said frame members above the ground when said creeper is in the open position.

Abstract: A gas spring element or gas cylinder element, particularly suitable for presses for non-cutting forming, including a closed non-compressible fluid system which includes the ring space between the piston or as the case may be piston rod and the cylinder or as the case may be cylinder head, wherein manipulation of the flow of fluid, which results from displacement movement of the piston, is used to hold the piston in the extended position and also to initiate release the piston rod, optionally including rate of return of the piston. Therewith there is achieved a complete timewise decoupling of the return stroke movement of a press ram and a piston rod.

Abstract: A monorail access system for making a boat handicapped accessible. More specifically, a battery powered chair assembly is suspended from an overhead monorail track system, whereby by activating a control mechanism an individual may maneuver anywhere in the boat where the track is installed. Once an individual is seated in the chair assembly, the monorail system allows the individual to travel to the cabins, flying bridge, downstairs to the galley, outside to the rear deck for sunbathing or fishing or over the side to a dock.

Abstract: Device for the refilling of a print head of an ink jet printer outside of the ink jet printer, with a holder, into which the print head can be inserted, wherein the print head includes an ink supply chamber, which is in fluid communication with the emission opening of a nozzle plate and which is vented through a ventilation opening, withan ink tank, which by means of a conduit and a coupling piece is capable of forming a fluid connection with a fluid tight sealing engagement with the ventilation opening,a receptacle container, which via a conduit and a coupling piece is sealingly engageable with the nozzle plate for establishing a fluid communication with a fluid tight seal,a pump with a reversible conveyancing direction, which is provided between the ink tank and the ventilation opening,control electronics, which works upon the pump in such a manner, that the ink is conveyed from the ink tank to the ink supply chamber so long, until the desired fill condition is achieved and subsequently the supply direction

Abstract: A boat lift having as its major components, a vertical rigid support column, a boat cradle and a carriage assembly interconnecting the boat cradle to the column support allowing the boat cradle to travel up and down the length of the support column to lift and lower the boat, by means of a winch assembly, out of and into a body of water and then rotate, once lifted, to a position above the boat dock to which the boat lift is connected.

Abstract: A new and improved therapeutic collar for birds comprising, in combination, an sheet formed in a rectangular configuration having a first vertical end edge, a second vertical end edge, an upper horizontal end edge, a lower horizontal end edge, a front face and a rear face. The sheet has a linear width and height. The linear width being between 1.8 and 3.0 times the height. The sheet is formed into a cylindrical configuration when the first vertical end edges and the second vertical end edge are overlapped and coupled with a fastener means at opposite end edges. The end edges are releasable coupled therebetween. The sheet is resilient in its circumference when formed in a cylinder but sufficiently rigid with a high-beam strength to preclude bending of the sheet in the direction of the axis of the cylinder. A fabric covers the circumference of the sheet for softness of contact between the collar and the neck of a bird to which it is applied.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed which reduces or removes axial loads on the drive string of a rotary downhole pump, i.e. tensile loads due to the hydrostatic load of the pumped liquid on the pump rotor, and/or at least part of the weight of the drive string, or thrust loads caused during pressurized fluid injection operations by backpressure of injected fluid on the pump rotor. This substantially prevents drive string/production tubing friction, wear and/or buckle in downhole rotary pumping arrangements operated in straight or curved well bores. When used in connection with fluid production pumping arrangements, the apparatus reduces the friction between the drive string and the production tubing of a downhole rotary pump for the pumping of well fluids which pump has a pump rotor connected to the drive string and is operated in a well bore. When used in connection with fluid injection pumping arrangements, the apparatus prevents drive string buckle, especially in curved well bore situations.