Abstract: An improved transfer printing press of the type having a plurality of beds having a top surface, a device for squeegeeing ink through a screen onto a substrate, a device for curing the ink remaining on the substrate, and a device for drawing air through the bed, wherein the improvement comprises an air permeable material interposed between the top surface of the bed and the substrate to be printed to keep said substrate at a substantially uniform temperature.

Abstract: The invention generally discloses the cloning and characterization of a nucleotide sequence encode for at least a part of primate T-cell suppressor inducer factor (TsFl) protein and in particular, a putative gene for TsFl produced by the murine cell line A.1.1. The nucleotide sequence is 2936 bp in length comprising an encoding sequence 2565 bp in length and encoding a protein of 690 amino acids.

Abstract: A forced air oven for and a method of heating, cooking or roasting granular food, such as nuts, seeds and coffee beans. The apparatus houses a hollow cylindrical drum into which food is placed. A heated gaseous stream is forced through the inside of the drum with sufficient force to blow the food away from the inside surface of the drum. In addition, perforations in the drum are positioned such that the heated gaseous stream blows the food toward a rear end of the drum and causes the food to churn. This churning allows the heated air to envelope the outside surface of the food and provides an even transmission of heat to the food. In addition, the drum is provided with a helical fin that pushes the food toward a front end of the drum. A wire mesh is also provided for collecting particles that are dislodged from the food, and an exhaust system is provided for venting the gasses created during the heating, cooking or roasting of food.

Abstract: In a reaping machine (11) having one or more rotatably drivable mowing units (12) which are provided with working implements, the mowing units (12) being held on a support frame (13) held with the tractor, the mowing units (12) are pivotally supported on the support frame (13) for easy moving adaptation of the working implements to the surface of the ground in the immediate working region by means of one or more compensating means (A2). Furthermore, the pivot axes (M) of the compensating means (A2) are arranged extending in the travelling direction and/or transversely thereof and/or inclined substantially in the vertical plane or intersect each other or the compensating means consist of a ball joint. In addition, the compensating means (A2) is configured in such a manner that at least one pivot axis (M) extending transversely of the travelling direction lies in the vicinity of the surface of the ground (10).

Abstract: An integrated hearing aid receiver is disclosed. The receiver comprises a housing having first and second outlet ports. Disposed within the housing is a diaphragm defining an output chamber and a motor chamber. An armature is disposed within the motor chamber, and has an operative element comprising a fixed end and a movable end. The armature operative element is coupled by a link to drive the diaphragm. A permanent magnet structure having a central passage therein surrounds the movable end of the armature and provides a magnetic field within the passage. A drive oil is disposed about the armature and is located proximate to the permanent magnetic structure. An amplifier is disposed within the motor chamber and between the armature and the diaphragm.

Abstract: A unique spiral vapor cooker and cooking process comprises an insulated housing defining cooking chamber including a reservoir of heated water therein. Rising within the cooking chamber is a vertically oriented spiral conveyor carrying a stainless steel mesh conveyor belt. Water vapor rises through the mesh conveyor belt from a downwardly flowing source of heated water passing underneath the conveyor belt by a generally U-shaped water channel positioned underneath the conveyor belt. The bottom of the channel is randomly perforated permitting passage of water out of the channel to baste food product carried on a below positioned conveyor belt. The channel follows the entire path of the belt. Water at a preferred temperature of 200-205 degrees Fahrenheit is pumped upwardly from the water reservoir to a top portion of the water channel and flows downwardly within the channel while the conveyor carries the food product upwardly over the surface of the channel.

Abstract: A glass block window system for installation in a gypsum board wall is disclosed. The window system comprises a wall opening defined by a window frame comprising a sill stud, a header stud and first and second jamb studs. A hollow metal frame defines a window opening. The frame includes frame members comprising a sill member, a header member, and first and second jamb members joining the sill member and the header member. A block channel comprising a sill channel, a header channel and first and second jamb channels is secured to the frame members. A plurality of contiguous glass blocks forming a window unit is secured within the block channel.

Abstract: An optical fibre probe for use with a spectrophotometer, for remote analysis of samples, includes a probe assembly having an outer tubular body member, a sleeve member, and a further tubular inner body member within that. Input and output optical fibres pass into the assembly from one end, and the fibres are terminated in ferrules secured within a ferrule plate which is mounted by means of grub screws at the end of the inner body member. Radiation emerging from the end face of the input optical fibre is reflected back within the probe to be focused on the end of the other fibre, after total internal reflection in the case of an ATR probe or after passing through a transparent sample in the case of a transmission probe. Lateral positioning of the ferrule plate and thus the ends of the optical fibres, across the optical axis, is achieved by differential tightening of the grub screws.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus (10) and method are disclosed that are fast, efficient, easy to set up and involve a minimum number of components. The sheet feeding mechanism (10) includes a first gripping member (20) comprised of two first suction cups (21) and a second gripping member (40) comprised of two second suction cups (41). The first suction cups (21) are moved along a first path (P1) between a first position and a second position by a first guide means (25). The second suction cups (41) are moved along a second path (P2) between a third position and a fourth position by a second guide means (60). Vacuum means (22,42) are connected to the suction cups (21,41) for picking up, holding and releasing sheets (TS). The first suction cups (21) pick up a sheet (TS) and transfer it to the second suction cups (41) which take the sheet (TS) to a lamination unit (LU1,LU2).

Abstract: A unitary paper impression device (10) that is small, light and safe and that can emboss impressions into paper (12) with ease and minimal effort is disclosed. The device (10) includes a male embossing section (20) which has a contacting face surface (22) and an opposite back surface (27), the face surface (22) being a face plane (28) and at least one outwardly extending projection (23) therefrom. The device (10) also includes a female embossing section (30) which has a contacting face surface (32) and an opposite back surface (37), the face surface (32) being a face plane (38) and at least one complimentary inwardly extending trough (33) therein for receiving each projection (23) of the male embossing section (20). An interconnecting, bendable web (40) contiguous with the back surfaces (27,37) is further provided for hingedly connecting the sections (20,30) so that their respective faces (22,32) can mate to impress an image in a piece of paper (12) disposed therebetween.

Abstract: A directional control system for a gantry type cane operable in either a longitudinal direction or a transverse direction is disclosed. The gantry type crane has first and second, spaced front wheels and first and second, spaced rear wheels. The first front wheel and the first rear wheel are on one longitudinal side of the crane, and the second front wheel and the second rear wheel are on the other longitudinal side of the crane. The control system cooperatively rotates the first and second front wheels for controlling the direction of travel of the crane in the longitudinal direction, and cooperatively rotates the first front wheel and the first rear wheel for controlling the direction of travel of the crane in the transverse direction. Thus the wheels positioned perpendicular to the direction of travel provide the steering.

Abstract: A shirttail retaining harness (10) is disclosed comprising a pair of elongate straps (12, 14), a means for connecting the straps to a garment (18) and, a connecting member (16) which retains a portion of the straps in spaced relation. The connecting member (16) is located away from the crotch and genital area of a wearer. The shirttail retaining harness (10) is adapted so that, in use, the straps (12, 14) thereof pass along the inside of the thighs of the wearer in the crotch area and diverge at both ends for attachment to a shirttail. An optional clasp (19) is also provided wherein the shirttail cloth is gripped between a protruding member (18e) and a layer of resilient material (18f).

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a flowable material, such as a pizza sauce, onto an object, such as a pizza shell, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a source of the flowable material having a source outlet port and a chamber having an chamber inlet port and a chamber outlet port. The apparatus further includes a piston and cylinder for moving the flowable material from the source to the chamber and a flow control gate disposed at the chamber outlet port. The apparatus further includes an arm responsive to actuation of the piston for opening the flow control gate, thereby permitting a substantially uniform application of the flowable material onto the object.

Abstract: A method of creating apparent motion on a two-dimensional surface, the surface being illumination responsive to a directed moving reference of light source. The method comprising the steps of devising on a tracing sheet at least one pattern of apparent motion to be created on the surface. Dividing the pattern into a plurality of discrete and spatially related zones. Next a direction of apparent motion to be created within each zone is determined. The pattern and zones thereof are then transferred onto the surface of a light responsive deformable material. On the surface is found a plurality of grooves corresponding to each zone. The grooves in the direction of apparent motion are progressively angled relative to the directed moving reference of light source from about 90 degrees through about 180 degrees.

Abstract: A smoker attachment 200 for a portable gas grill 10, the smoker attachment 200, 250 including a housing and a support mechanism (201, 300) for the housing above the heat producing section to allow the flavoring of food which is cooked using the gas grill. The housing defines an open topped chamber that is closed by a hinged cover (230) and has an apertured bottom wall segment (214). The housing supports a water tray (234) and has a bottom slotted wall (212, 213, S). The support (201, 300) defines a heat-directing channel which directs heat to the bottom wall.

Abstract: A detachable scraper attachment for a flood bar having a pair of opposing opposite edges comprising a portion adapted to mount on a portion of the flood bar holder, a flange having an upper and lower edge, the lower edge being generally arcuate, the upper edge attached to the channel portion, and means for detachably affixing the scraper attachment to the edges of the flood bar.

Abstract: A water backflow preventing system is provided for a given area having a sewer line for receiving rain and other water where the sewer line is incapable of carrying, without backup, a given flow rate of water. The sewer line is provided at a given point therealong with at least one overflow opening into which opening water which cannot be handled by the sewer line will rise and overflow. Water storage tank means are buried in the ground below the sewer line and into which the overflow water from said opening will drain and be temporarily stored. The storage tank means have a volume to store many thousands of gallons of water which cannot otherwise flow in the sewer line. A pump is placed in the bottom of the storage tank means. Various float switches are placed in different parts of the system for controlling the pump.