Abstract: A saw for cutting a cant by sensing the curvature of the cant and raising or lowering the saw blade in order to follow the curvature when cutting the cant.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for an anchoring system for a boat which permits the user to deploy the anchor from the side or rear of the boat, and for the anchoring point on which the anchor rope acts to travel from the side or rear of the boat to the front of the boat.

Abstract: A shutter design is provided that permits easy, economical adjustments in height. This may be achieved by providing varying heights of rails, by providing adjustable light stop strips, by adjusting the pitch of the louvers, or by a combination of two or more of these methods.

Abstract: A process for applying a thermoplastic coating to a substrate wherein the gases and other volatiles in a boundary layer between the substrate and the coating are evacuated using a high volume, high velocity air stream which traverses the surface of the substrate to be coated (functioning as an air knife) such that, when the coating is applied, gases/volatiles do not disrupt the coating while:the coating cools and solidifies. The effect of the air knife may be enhanced by heating the substrate and/or by applying a solvent to the substrate. The air knife also cools down the boundary layer of the substrate so that, as the thermoplastic coating is applied, this cooled-down and gas-evacuated boundary layer provides a measure of insulation between the coating and any gases/volatiles which have not been evacuated from the substrate.

Abstract: A multiple phase winding for an electromotive device comprised of individual phase windings. Each phase winding includes multiple layers of conductors and defines working length portions and interior and exterior end-turn portions, wherein at least one set of end-turn portions defines notches which cut across the height dimension of all the layers of conductors. The notches of different phases intermesh. This geometry promotes low electrical resistance within the phase windings and good conductive heat transfer between the multiple phase winding and the housing of the electromotive device, allowing higher power density from the device.

Abstract: A decoration includes a thin cover sheet onto which an image has been printed and which has been formed into a contoured shape at least partially corresponding to the image. A filler support layer is added to the hollow side of the cover sheet and hardens.

Abstract: An ankle brace includes a heel stirrup including a base and left and right upright portions. Left and right pivot legs are pivotably connected to the left and right uprights, respectively. A cuff joins the left and right pivot legs. In most preferred embodiments, the rear cuff is flexible.

Abstract: A device for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes includes many automated features. Inflatable tube seals may be automatically inflated. The device may measure several tubes at once. It may transmit data electronically to a remote computer for analysis and graphic display.

Abstract: A storage rack system includes a base detachably secured from the storage rack wherein the materials of construction for the base are a heavier gauge material than that of the storage rack for improved weight carrying capability and for resistance to abuse while minimizing the cost of the rack assembly. The base has offset front legs closest to the aisle to protect the front legs from accidentally being hit by a forklift truck.

Abstract: This invention relates to pole structures used for supporting transmission and distribution lines, lighting and communications systems, highway signs, traffic signals, and the like. More specifically, this invention relates to a new and useful design of a multi-sectioned pole, with at least one telescoping upper section made of metal or another similar lightweight material and a base section composed of concrete or similar material that can be directly embedded into the ground without the need for baseplate-type foundations, or other preparatory work.

Abstract: A device for use in combination with a pile driving apparatus for driving piles into the ground. The device (1) including a main body (13) which carries side grippers (18) and (19) each of which comprises a ram consisting of a piston and cylinder (20). A further gripper (23) is included, which extends downwardly of the main body (13) which grips the lower end of a pile, while grippers (18) and (19) are used to pick up and position a pile. A vibratory force generator (16) is operated to cause the main body (13) to vibrate thereby applying a downward vibrating force to the main body (13) and the pile held by the grippers (18, 19, 23), so driving the pile into the ground.

Abstract: A bicycle, which readily converts to a chair, has front and rear joints to allow the front and rear wheel assemblies of the bicycle to move out of the plane of the bicycle frame to form a substantially U-shaped frame onto which a seat fabric may be stretched to form a sling chair. The fabric may be stowed in a roller tube and may be deployed in a manner similar to that of a retractable window shade. Retractable stands may be deployed under the wheels to provide the legs of the chair.

Abstract: A vessel, as for a cyclone separator, includes a continuous electrical conductor embedded in the wall of the vessel for sensing when the lining has eroded.

Abstract: A mechanical bird removal device, wherein a bow string is pulled taut, by means of a tow line, across an area to be swept free of unwanted birds. Upon activation of the device, the tow line is allowed to momentarily “free wheel”, thus releasing the bow string to sweep across the area, thus scaring or physically forcing the birds away. Once the area has been swept free of birds, the tow line once again is reeled in and thus resets the bow string for the next cycle.

Abstract: An adjustable dressing wrap made from an elastic, porous, breathable mesh material, mounted on a framework including two substantially vertically-oriented fasteners along its left and right ends, and two substantially horizontally-extending elastic members, wherein the framework is substantially more rigid than the elastic mesh material when it is placed on the patient. The horizontally-extending elastic members may be adjusted by tightening around the body part such that the elastic mesh material may support and maintain the wound dressings in place.

Abstract: A hot mix asphalt batching plant has two separate air handling systems—one for the dryer and another for handling the fugitive dust. These two systems are separate, so that variations in operating conditions for the dryer do not affect the performance of the fugitive air handling system.

Abstract: A decoration includes a thin cover sheet onto which an image has been printed and which has been formed into a contoured shape at least partially corresponding to the image. A support layer, which preferably is thicker than the cover sheet, has a contour which substantially follows the contour of the cover sheet. The support member lies behind the cover sheet to provide structural support and may be formed with ribs for additional structural support. In a preferred embodiment, the cover sheet and the support are clamped between a frame and a backing member.

Abstract: A paint system and process are disclosed for hardfacing metal surfaces. In one embodiment of the process, a paint including a dispersion of hard particles is first applied as a coating to a surface. Next, a paint including a dispersion of a braze alloy is applied over the layer of hard particles. The surface is then heated to cause the braze alloy to melt and infiltrate into the hard particles thereby bonding them to the metallic surface. In another embodiment, a first layer of adhesive is applied, and a hardfacing powder is applied onto the adhesive. Then a second layer of adhesive is applied, and a braze alloy powder is applied onto the second adhesive. Then the material is heated as in the first embodiment. In another embodiment, paint containing hard particles is coated onto the substrate, and an acid-containing cross-linked copolymer in the paint is then neutralized to increase the viscosity of the paint to prevent running.