Abstract: Pipes to be joined and a pipe coupling have an outer sleeve made of a material optimized for linear and radial strength and positive connection and an inner portion or liner optimized for chemical inertness and the tightness of the connection. The pipes and coupling part are shaped to accommodate a material-correct joining procedure. Compound pipes (1) have a rigid, relatively thin pipe outer sleeve (3) for absorbing and transferring forces and a softer, relatively thin liner or inner pipe (4) to form a tight connection and inert sealing with respect to the rigid outer wall. Like the pipe, the coupling part (2) is made of a rigid joining outer sleeve (5) and a weldable socket (10), preferably made of the same material as the liner (1). Welding energy is introduced electrically.

Abstract: A support structure for a road warning sign comprising a pair of elongated hinged crossbar members having support leg members pivotally connected thereto at their ends, said support leg members being adapted to be swung outwardly and downwardly from a folded location along the crossbar members to a ground engaging position whereby said hingedly connected crossbar members close to secure therebetween a sheet material road sign.

Abstract: A GFCI receptacle has a receptacle and terminals for connecting the connectors of that receptacle to an AC source, terminals for connecting the connectors of the receptacle to one or more other loads and an interrupter for disconnecting the source from the receptacle and the other loads in the event of ground current exceeding a selected level. For testing the interrupter, a manually operable supervisory circuit opens the interrupter and gives a visible indication of its operation. The supervisory circuit is connected between a hot connector of the receptacle and ground so that the visible indication will not be visible when the GFCI receptacle is installed improperly, thereby avoiding a false indication of proper installation.

Abstract: The scissors are provided with replaceable thin insert blades. The blade insert carriers of the scissors are recessed to receive the blade inserts fixed in place by a screw. The edge-to-edge force at the cutting point is controlled by the bend and the twist of the blade insert carriers. The fixation of the blade inserts by the screw in the front half of the blade insert carriers and their twist in the back section, leaves the cutting edge of the blade inserts unsupported near the pivot point of the scissors. Torsion of the blade inserts allows for easier control of the edge-to-edge force near the pivot without a penalty of the high edge-to-edge compliance towards the tips. Use of replaceable blade inserts eliminates the need for resharpening of the cutting edge and allows for use of the special purpose blade inserts with the same basic scissors.

Abstract: A needlework support apparatus has a needlework fabric frame held above a base by side arms. A magnifying lens is held above the fabric by a length of flexible tubing, one end of which is attached to the lens and the other end of which is attached to arms connected to a side arm. A flashlight is mounted in a hole through the lens and held in place by O-rings. The lens and light are adjustable to magnify and illuminate a selected portion of the needlework fabric.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring ballistics in a firearm is disclosed. The apparatus comprises (a) a device for measuring pressure in a firearm-firing-chamber disposed at least in part at the strain sensitive region, and for producing analog signals indicative of the pressure, and connected to digitizing circuits which record the amplitudes of the signals representing pressure as a function of time; (b) a plurality of muzzle bullet sensors for measuring the relative times at which the bullet passes the plane of each sensor and for producing analog signals indicative of these times, the analog signals being converted to digital signals and connected to digital timing circuits; and (c) an acoustic target located downrange and including (i) sensors arrayed at corners of a triangle for sensing acoustic energy emitted by a passing bullet and (ii) a device for generating analog signals representative of the acoustic energy sensed at the triangle corners.

Abstract: A method binding paper layers is based on ultrasonic joining. The paper layers are pretreated before, during or after printing with a binder by pressing or spraying on, or by shooting in droplets. The ultrasonic action is carried out by means of a control means and an ultrasonic generator (20). The latter has a conical or knife edge-like binding tool, namely the sonotrode (24). During the ultrasonic action, the latter is pressed against the layers (26), which in turn rest on a plate or wrist-like abutment (27).

Abstract: A transdermal injection appliance has a pad impregnated with a disinfectant solution such as alcohol, a body with adhesive for holding the pad against the skin of a patient, and a sleeve with a guide passage through the body for guiding an injection needle. A membrane puncturable by the needle is attached to the sleeve to close the passage, the membrane being self-sealing so that an opening through the membrane formed by the needle is closed as soon as the needle is extracted, thereby wiping a majority of blood from the needle and preventing the escape of blood. The tubular sleeve can have an outer end with a coupling for connection to a retractable needle injection assembly. A method of using the appliance with the retractable needle assembly to administer medication without exposing the health care giver to accidental contact with the needle is also disclosed.

Abstract: A correction circuit for use with a subscriber line interface circuit (SLIC) to control the level of a DC voltage supplied to the tip and ring wires of a telephone circuit includes a current sink with a differential operational amplifier. The amplifier output terminal is connected through an output resistor to a control input of the SLIC which influences the DC voltage level. The non-inverting input terminal of the amplifier is connected to the tip or ring wire, or both, and the inverting input terminal is connected to the output resistor and a DC reference circuit. The level of the voltage supplied by the SLIC is a function of the current supplied by the correction circuit.

Abstract: A spring blade made from solid wood layers (11, 12, 13) for seats and beds has a least one and at the most four glue layers or joints (Sa, 8b), which are approximately perpendicular to the lateral surface (5) having the greatest extension and which interconnect the individual solid wood layers. In the individual solid wood layers the annual rings in full- or semi-comb grained cut are inclined to the lateral face.

Abstract: A space (32) is formed between an inner end of a fitting hole (31) formed in a piston (21) and a piston rod (22) and is positioned radially inside a sealing member (24). By circulating a cooling fluid through the space, the majority of heat which is transmitted to the piston rod (22) can be absorbed, preventing transmission of heat to the sealing member. The temperature of the sealing member is kept lower and its deterioration can be inhibited.

Abstract: A hot restart circuit includes a storage capacitor and SCR connected across a tapped portion of a ballast with a breakdown device to start the SCR. A charging circuit for the storage capacitor includes a diode, pumping capacitor and choke in series from the ballast tap to the AC line and a further diode interconnecting the capacitors. The pumping capacitor increases the charge on the storage capacitor in a step-wise fashion until the breakdown voltage is reached, whereupon starting pulses are applied to the lamp.

Abstract: A method for detecting a glycoprotein using a solid support is disclosed where the glycoprotein is oxidized by periodate, polyacrylic polyhydrazide which is a copolymer having repeating units possessing a hydrazide group and repeating units possessing hydroxyl groups is coupled to the oxidized glycoprotein and a glycoenzyme or radioactive compound containing aldehyde groups or activated ketone groups is coupled to the polyacrylic polyhydrazide which allows for detection of the glycoprotein. The glycoprotein may be directly attached to the solid support or may be bound to an antigen which is immobilized on the solid support.

Abstract: A cylinder apparatus capable of effectively restraining a loss of energy with a simple structure at a low cost. When a piston 16 of a main cylinder 11 cuts off a communication between a subchamber 20 and a supply/exhaust passage 32, a pressure of the subchamber 20 is pushed by the piston 16 and thereby increased. However, an exhaust fluid from the subchamber 20 having the increased pressure is fed to a subcylinder 62. A piston 48 is moved while controlling a velocity by a flow rate control valve 70 in synchronization with the piston 16. This arrangement eliminates a necessity for a special position detector, etc.. The structure is therefore simplified, and the cost decreases. Simultaneously, the energy can be effectively utilized because of employing the exhaust fluid.

Abstract: The invention shows how a metal utensil with handles shaped onto the marginal portions thereof can be manufactured in a simple, material-saving manner. Such a utensil can be used in a more universal manner than conventional utensils.The metal utensil comprising the container part (10) and/or the lid part (15), with handles (4) for holding the utensil, is characterized in that the handle parts have at least one handle attachment (12) for fixing a handle (4) shaped onto the rim of the opening.As a result of the special shaping of the handle attachments a system utensil is obtained, with e.g. significantly improved stackability, reciprocal usability, e.g. bain marie cooking and more extensive uses, e.g. as a pouring, steaming or sieving vessel. Through shaping and the use of heat distributing laminated materials a local overheating in the vessel is virtually impossible and a uniform heat distribution over the entire vessel surface is ensured. The handle attachments 12, e.g.

Abstract: A switch enclosure has a receptacle to receive a pin and sleeve plug having a key on the outside of the sleeve. A handle on the outside of the enclosure operates the switch through a gear train. An interlock mechanism has a sliding latch which prevents the gear train from turning unless the plug is fully inserted so that the key can remove the sliding latch from recesses in one of the gears. Two recesses are provided to inhibit defeat of the interlock mechanism.

Abstract: A method for transforming a scale flow of printed products into a delivery flow of printed products in forced formation, typically a delivery flow in which each printed product is guided by a gripper, essentially comprises four method steps, namely a first deflection or reversal (1) through which a scale flow (B) with downwardly directed leading printed product edges is formed; a timing step (2) in which the spacings between the printed products are made uniform, increased; decreased and/or differentiated, a second deflection or reversal (3) in which a scale flow (D) with upwardly directed leading edges is produced; and an acceptance (4) in which the printed products are individually or groupwise taken over by grippers. The first and/or second deflection or reversal can be omitted. The apparatus for performing the method essentially comprises a supply belt conveyor (5) and a conveying away means (6), between which are arranged a timing element (21) and at least one intermediate belt conveyor.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for sampling textile fiber skeins. A fiber skein (2) continuously moved in the longitudinal direction (23) is intermittently brought to a stop within a defined section (4, 28). The profile of the immobilized section (4, 28) of the fiber skein (2) is flattened at least in partial region (24) and the textile analysis is carried out on this temporarily immobilized, flattened partial region (24) of the fiber skein.

Abstract: Deep drawn, deep drawn and stretched, or extruded cylindrical aluminium containers are varnished internally and externally, provided with a twostage neck by drawing in and onto the neck is rolled a thread, followed by cutting to length. The drawing-in of the neck, thread rolling and cutting to size are performed with the same container setting. To improve the flexibility, adhesiveness and sliding characteristics, the varnish used is mixed with catalysts, plasticizers and/or lubricants. When the thread is rolled, the container neck is supported from the inside with a quasi-stationary screw-pitch gauge, while from the outside a thread roll is rolled over the neck surface and presses the thread inwards into the neck. The screw-pitch gauge and the thread roll are forcibly guided in such a way that a slip occurs between them and the neck material. As a result the varnish also remains intact in the vicinity of the thread.

Abstract: An electric power plant comprising a battery and a DC-three-phase AC inverter, for a vehicle, in particular an automobile. The powerplant comprises at least one three-phase disk-rotor motor (6) assigned to one vehicle wheel, the supply voltage for said motor being adjustable in amplitude and frequency.