Abstract: Rapid curing of polymerizable materials is effected more efficiently by rapid pulsing of applied energy at a repetition rate of 3 to 120 pulses per second. Pulsed energy using fast high intensity xenon flash lamps is exemplary.
Abstract: A bingo computer in which every number has a storage location in an addressable memory and a "pick" counter sequentially addresses the memory at a high rate of speed for locations picked and a much lower rate for locations not picked. A display counter shares the memory.
Abstract: A circular polarizer in the form of a waveguide coupler containing a sloped septum and using discontinuities on the septum slope together with a waist constriction to achieve good isolation and low ellipticity over a wide band.
Abstract: A flagholder particularly suited for mounting on gravestones in which two similar side members are drawn together in clamping fashion on either side of the mounting structure by a bolt passing through one end into the other. The flagstaff is secured in a hole recessed in one of the side members or in an intermediate member resting on top of the mounting structure.
Abstract: A box stove made essentially of two pieces of sheet metal bent into the forms of interlocking "U"s and assembled together. The stove containing a roof-shaped baffle below the flue exit.
Abstract: An electromagnetic energy pulse-echo system combined with a data processing unit and a memory storing the locations of a number of fixed echo reflectors relative to a waterway so that the pulse-echo system operating from a boat can register the echo reflectors and positions in the waterway can be calculated by the data processing unit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 7, 1977
Date of Patent:
September 26, 1978
Assignee:
Associated Controls & Communications, Inc.
Inventors:
Joseph Jepsky, Irvin S. Englander, James E. Williams
Abstract: A fencing game set in which an apertured target supported from a base on a springy rod is interposed between duelists who simultaneously attempt to pierce the apertures and displace the target from the opponents aim. Score accumulators for each are mounted in the target base.
Abstract: A bracket for mounting mobile electronic equipment having L-shaped slots for receiving mounting studs attached to the equipment and wire spring elements across one or more of the slots for latching the studs into the "feet" of the L-shaped slots.
Abstract: A fluid actuator for 90.degree. rotating valves having a return spring coupled to an independent fluid actuated piston to assist in spring compression on the forward stroke.
Abstract: A dynamic gradient furnace in which a plurality of heating zones along an axis of the furnace are controlled sequentially to provide a moving temperature gradient profile through the heating chamber of the furnace.
Abstract: A method of molding plastic layers such as used for table tops and the like in which decorative pattern dividing strips are applied to the mold surface in a support frame. The strips are adhesively secured to the mold surface and then the support frame removed after which the plastic mix is applied.
Abstract: A fiberoptic cable having a strain-relieved terminal end in which a length of elastomeric material is bonded to and covers the cable sheath to prevent sharp bending adjacent the terminal and a sleeve is mechanically fitted inside a rigid plastic terminal housing as an adhesive bonding adapter between said sheath and said housing.
Abstract: A fiberoptic cable assembly in which an extruded sheath for the bundle of optical fibers has latex or silicone rubber end casings for handling and strain relief that are molded directly to the cable sheath.
Abstract: An automatic metal-spinning machine utilizing a plurality of work spindles, which rotate on their own axes, adjacent respective parallel spinning-tool operating shafts rotatable with variable pressure to apply tools against workpieces on the spindles while all simultaneously and continuously rotate around a central column so that a plurality of metal blanks are progressively formed and several parts are completed as the spindles and tool operating shafts make one revolution around the central column.
Abstract: A power actuated 90.degree. rotation valve in which the power actuator is coupled to the valve stem by a socket which simultaneously engages a lug fixed with the valve stem and a nut threaded to said valve stem so that the nut cannot loosen during actuation of the valve.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 26, 1976
Date of Patent:
September 6, 1977
Assignee:
The Parker & Harper Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Abstract: A bracket for mounting mobile electronic equipment having L-shaped slots for receiving mounting studs attached to the equipment and wire spring elements across one or more of the slots for latching the studs into the "feet" of the L-shaped slots.
Abstract: A ski boot with a central longitudinal cavity in the sole is disclosed in combination with a block designed to mate with the cavity. The block is securable to a ski and laterally-acting detent devices are provided to releasably capture the boot to the block.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 26, 1976
Date of Patent:
May 3, 1977
Assignees:
Gilbert B. Oakes, James R. Branch, Roger A. Peabody