Abstract: Screw compressor 32 and screw expander 70 are connected into a refrigeration system. The system includes a mist lubrication system which drives oil particles suspended in flowing gas past the compressor and expander bearings for long life operation.

Abstract: A high-resolution high-throughput ion beam lithography process and apparatus for exposing a large area target by a step-and-repeat process which accommodates lateral wafer distortions in the target and optimizes the resolution, throughput, yield, and cost of the process. First there is provided: a target having predetermined segments defined thereon, with the area of each segment being chosen to optimize the resolution, throughput, yield, and cost of the process; a mask placed in proximity to said target, to define the patterned ion beam; a collimated ion beam with a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the mask, which is projected through the mask to form the patterned ion beam; and a means for aligning the mask and a selected segment of the target. The size of the mask is equal to or larger than the size of one of the predetermined segments of the target and the pattern area of the mask is smaller than the area of one of the selected segments of the target.

Abstract: A plurality of integrated circuit wafers each having a plurality of cells disposed in a rectilinear array with the yield distribution of usable cells varying from wafer to wafer but in which there is a common yield distribution of at least Y usable cells or portions thereof in corresponding locations on N wafers (where Y and N are integers); a layer of electrical insulation that exposes the pads of the Y common yield distribution usuable circuits to a second level of metalization which is formed into conductors by a first pad relocation mask which is common to the N wafers for effectively routing the exposed pads of the Y usable cells to master pattern circuit locations; and a layer of electrical insulation formed over the second level of metalization having master pattern vias formed therethrough which expose the pads at master pattern cell locations to a top layer of metalization formed into a common or master pattern of interconnects which interconnect the cells into the specific circuit type by a master p

Abstract: Inorganic-organic composites suitable for use as separators in alkaline storage batteries requiring gas permeability, thermal stability, chemical stability and good structural strength and a process for making them are disclosed. The composites are more thermally stable prior art separator materials, retain aqueous alkaline electrolytes well and are chemically resistant to 31% KOH solutions at 110.degree. C.

Abstract: A die (10, 40) for extrusion of optical grade fibers includes an insert (12, 42) placed under compression within a sleeve (14, 44). Tapered surfaces (18, 20 & 48, 50) between the insert and the sleeve enable axial assembly of the components when the insert is forced within the sleeve. Lubrication and interlocking between the components comprise either general lubricant and an interlocking ring (30) residing within grooves (26, 28) in the tapered surfaces, or a metal (60) which provides first a lubrication during assembly of the components and then a metallurgical diffusion bond therebetween.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for controlling the display of a plan position indicator radar display are disclosed which result in the elimination of both display flicker and the loss of critical real-time radar return data. The system is clocked by a series of fixed pulses related to the length of the radar beam on the display. Creation of the radar beam is given top system priority. Thereafter, the number of clock pulses allocated for radar beam creation is diminished as necessary to provide time for the display of prestored synthetic display data. The time is taken from a portion of each beam which has been preselected as least critical. Additionally, the beam length based clock pulses are employed to compensate for sweep overlap and in such functions as offset, range scale, and sweep off-scale.

Abstract: Bipolar crossed-field device 10 has outer electrode 12 and inner electrode 18 which define interelectrode space 16. Magnetic field coils 46, 48 operate together to form a magnetic field in the interelectrode space 16 shaped to trap electrons for cascading ionization and plasma formation when viewed from either electrode.

Abstract: Specific impulse of hydrazine thruster is augmented by electrothermally heating the hot gas in heater passages 36 and 37 as it passes from hydrazine dissociation chamber 14 to thrust nozzle 28. Tubular ceramic electric resistance heater 31 performs primary heating. Specific impulse can be raised from 230 to 300 seconds.

Abstract: A digital watch has a face mounted local pulse sensor unit which is coupled to infrared plethysmograph electronics within the watch. The local pulse sensor includes transmitter and receiver photodiodes connected to the electronics by a plurality of moveable contact fingers. A connector at one end of a flat cable is insertable into a slotted opening on the side of the local pulse sensor and between the contact fingers and the two local photodiodes to disconnect the photodiodes from the electronics. Simultaneously, a remote pulse sensor unit at the other end of the cable is electrically coupled to the contact fingers by the connector for enabling the wearer's pulse at his finger to be sensed. A loop about the connector end of the cable maintains the connector in position when inserted into the local pulse sensor receptacle. A cuff at the remote sensor end of the cable secures the sensor to a wearer's finger for pulse monitoring.

Abstract: Seals (66) are coupled in fluid and pressure tight engagement between respective contacts (18) and their bores (26) and are positioned between the front end (42) and perforations (48, 50) of a wire-receiving end (40) to prevent leakage of fluid (16) within a jacket (12) into the bores adjacent to the front ends of the contacts.

Abstract: A device powered by a DC source produces an output signal the frequency of which changes as a function of changes in external magnetic fields sensed by such device. A pair of non-linear amplifiers are interconnected so that the output of one amplifier is the input of the other amplifier. An inductive sensor is connected between the outputs of the amplifiers. The inductive sensor has an elongated magnetic core and a coil is wound on the core. The voltages at the outputs of the amplifiers, across the inductive sensor, switch between zero and the full voltage of the DC source.

Abstract: A spacecraft specifically adapted for launch from a reusable launch vehicle such as the space shuttle by means of a cradle having locking and ejection mechanisms mounted therein. The cradle fastens into the payload bay of the space shuttle and returns therewith for reuse in subsequent launches. The spacecraft mounts at three points to the cradle, and the cradle mounts at three points to the shuttle such that a plane through the attachment points passes through the roll axis of the spacecraft at approximately the center of mass thereof. The cradle utilizes the truss structure of the spacecraft to produce the required stiffness by providing a structural tie between the two ends and the bottom of the cradle. At launch, the spacecraft is ejected with both linear and angular momentum, the spin providing gyroscopic stability. The locking mechanisms in the cradle can be remotely controlled to relock the spacecraft to the cradle in the event of an unsuccessful deployment attempt.

Abstract: A focusing multi-point high-concentrator optical system is disclosed. The system is useful for concentrating energy such as solar radiation for use in solar energy conversion systems. The configuration of the optical system incorporates thin metallized Fresnel reflector elements applied to panels formed into focusing surfaces having a common axis. The Fresnel elements are oriented axially to the axis of the focusing surfaces. The optical configuration produces a substantially rectangular focal zone centered over each panel. For a plurality of panels of a given width, there will be a plurality of focal zones, each separated by a distance equivalent to the panel width. At least one energy absorber is maintained substantially at each focal zone and may comprise a photovoltaic cell, thermal absorber, etc. and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A bubble (32) of non-condensable gas between a solvent permeable membrane (18) and solvent within a solvent reservoir (16) limits the amount of surface area of the membrane wettable by the solvent and thereby limits the amount of solvent capable of passing through the membrane into the solution reservoir (12).

Abstract: Wound foil capacitor has one foil wound sheet 28, 30, 32 extending out of the top of wound capacitor body 14 and has a connector strap 16 attached thereto by electron beam welding. A similar connector strap is electron beam welded to the other capacitor foil extending as wound layers out of the bottom of the body 14.

Abstract: The first plasma discharge chamber of the dual discharge plasma device contains an electron emitter and a first anode and contains gas at a sufficiently high pressure that the discharge voltage in the first chamber is below the sputtering threshold. The second chamber has a main anode and receives a plume of plasma from the first chamber. The main anode operates at a voltage above the sputtering threshold with a respect to the first anode and the gas in the second chamber is at a low enough pressure for a conventional low pressure plasma discharge which is used as an ion source.

Abstract: A spacecraft specifically adapted for launch from the space shuttle by means of a cradle having locking and ejection mechanisms mounted therein. The cradle fastens into the payload bay of the space shuttle and returns therewith for reuse in subsequent launches. The spacecraft mounts at three points to the cradle, and the cradle mounts at three points to the shuttle such that a plane through the attachment points passes through the roll axis of the spacecraft at approximately the center of mass thereof. The cradle utilizes the truss structure of the spacecraft to produce the required stiffness by providing a structural tie between the two ends and the bottom of the cradle. At launch, the spacecraft is ejected with both linear and angular momentum, the spin providing gyroscopic stability. The locking mechanisms in the cradle can be remotely controlled to relock the spacecraft to the cradle in the event of an unsuccessful deployment attempt.

Abstract: A video converter operating in real time that responds to frames of N lines of video data in a non-interlaced format to form two fields of interlaced data without loss of any information. The converter operates with a minimum of two lines of memory storage capacity and a minimum of timing structure. The concept in accordance with the invention allows data of substantially any non-interlaced format to be converted for display on an interlaced display unit such as a standard TV system.

Abstract: Vacuum gettering system includes first bulk getter 18 of zironium-aluminum alloy and having a heater 22 therein for activation. Second bulk getter 20 of porous silica glasse's is directly adjacent to getter 18 for heating activation. As vacuum enclosure 10 is pumped out, heater 22 heats both getters to activation temperature to drive off gases and vapors during low temperature enclosure baking and pumpout so that at enclosure closeoff both getters are fully activated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fire and explosion detection system wherein long wavelength radiant energy responsive signals are processed in one channel and compared to short wavelength radiant energy responsive signals which are processed in a second channel. At least one of the channels is responsive to a wavelength where at least one of the combustion products of the fire or explosion exhibits a strong absorption band in the atmosphere. When the signals from the two channels are coincident in response to a fire or explosion of a predetermined threshold magnitude, an output fire suppression signal is generated.