Abstract: A split coupling of clam-shell configuration applied laterally over abutted ends of confronting tube sections with bead-over-wire reinforcement engaged with opposed shoulders of separable body members, and having depressible ring and abutment seals molded into the separable body members hinged for abutment a diametrical axially disposed plane coincidental with the axis of the body members when closed over said confronting tube sections by link and latch means, all basic structural members operating in tension and shear connections multiplied for greater strength and for uniform load distribution, said ring seals being scarfed for circumferential continuity, and there being an electrical bond between the coupling and said confronting tube sections.

Abstract: A fluid delivery control in agricultural crop spraying vehicles and the like for precise preset return to an adjusted open positioning of a by-pass and shut-off valve remote from the driver platform, cab and seat, whereby variation in engine-pump speed is compensated for and fluid spray adjusted while operating the vehicle.

Abstract: A plurality of bundles of fiber optic light pipes are each arranged for the reception of a selected color band of monochromatic light emanating through a prism with which they act in combination as a secondary concentrator. Incoming multiple wavelength sunlight from a primary concentrator is directed through said prism, and photovoltaic cells are positioned at a spectrum plane according to their efficiency in relation to said selected color bands of the spectrum.

Abstract: A variable pitch propeller hub with fluid motor actuating means wherein blading is controllably pitched and feathered by a hub having cylinder and piston means responsive to engine oil pressure and rotating the blades on their radial axes to a full pitch position by link and lever means biased toward a feathered position by an adjustor means having adjustable stops and means for maintaining moderate pitch until the engine is stopped.

Abstract: A three dimensional game cube of selectively moveable surface blocks and each side of the cube comprised of a center block, four corner blocks and an edge block adjacent the center block between each pair of corner blocks, the corner and edge blocks of adjacent sides of the cube being common one with the other, the cube being truncated on three pairs of parallel planes separating the blocks moveably held in operating positions by a cross within a spherical cavity, interface sides of said surface blocks having inclined surfaces engageable for realignment and sliding one against the other.

Abstract: An improved glassware article forming machine employing a hollow arm, one end of which is rigidly carried at the upper end of the vertical hollow shaft, the other end of each hollow arm being provided with a glassware article receiving chuck, and including mechanism for imparting vertical movement to the hollow shaft and associated arm, and mechanism for imparting oscillatory movement to the hollow shaft associated arm, and mechanism for supplying an adjustable amount of air through the hollow shaft and associated hollow arm for circulation into the chuck and about the hot glassware article received from a blow mold to provide an air cushion on which the glassware article will ride while providing cooling for said hot glassware article throughout its vertical and oscillatory movement to a takeout position.

Abstract: A clip magazine and feed for orienting a U-shaped clip and a staple fastener at the head of a fastener driving tool triggered after the separation of a single clip from a stacked supply thereof, the clip being automatically positioned for application to a work piece and mounted thereon through engagement of an actuator with the work piece and that retracts the stacked supply of clips from the single clip.

Abstract: An axle assembly for the mounting of wheels in vehicle forks with a tensioning member over which inner pre-load nuts apply axial force to spaced bearings and characterized by shear sleeves transferring loads from the forks and into the inner pre-load nuts and tensioning member for support through inner races of the bearings, the shear sleeves closely coupling forces in shear and protecting threaded engagements enabling the use of light alloy parts of reduced configuration.

Abstract: A catheter placement unit for initial exposure of a stylet point and subsequent shifting of the catheter to a predetermined position coextensively overlying the point, by a manually operable lever disposed to one side of the unit in relation to the rotative position of the point and exposing the flashback chamber thereof.

Abstract: A process and machine, as a separate or integral part of a process and machine for manufacturing glassware, plastic or similar articles, adapted for the specific purpose of simultaneously cutting off excess ends of hollow glass, plastic or similar articles such as tubes enlarged at their mid-portion, comprising means for rotationally supporting the mid-portion of said articles either vertically or horizontally; thermal, electromagnetic or mechanical cutting means movable into and out of cutting relation with the excess ends of the article, rotatable grippers synchronized with the supporting means for rotationally gripping one or both excess ends during cutting of same and being adapted to exert a slight outward axial force at a predetermined rate on said excess ends until the cutting action is completed, and to release the excess ends to gravitate to a scrap collector before or after removal of the finished article.

Abstract: A daylighting space and domestic water heating system comprised of primary and secondary hot water storage, a light diffusing solar absorber with a water recirculating pump and a space air recirculating blower, a mixing valve from the primary water storage and domestic supply thereof and into the secondary water storage for supplemental heating to an acceptable temperature range by means of applied energy only when required, each of the aforesaid water recirculating pump and blower and mixing valve and secondary hot water storage being independently thermostatically controlled whereby lighting and insolation for space and domestic water heating is maximized.

Abstract: A radiant especially adapted for the top burner heat in an oven broiler and comprised of low mass metalic sheet formed to follow the flames emanating at opposite sides of a burner tube for the efficient absorption of heat therefrom, the outer margins of the sheet being turned upward at the flame tip to disperse the burnt gases in heating an overlying griddle or the like, and spaced from the tube coextensively thereof for secondary induction of combustion air.

Abstract: A center flow animal waterer for coupled engagement to a pressured water supply and comprised of a valve-nipple-boot assembly retained within a body having a downstream flow restriction for limiting flow and having an upstream orifice restricting the supply of water to protect the boot which yieldingly supports the valve and nipple for angular displacement from a seat on the boot.

Abstract: A viewer for improving the visibility of Halide gas leak detectors, and comprising an observation tunnel embracing the flame shield of the detector at one closed end, open at the other end for closure by the face of the person making the observation directly by eye, and characterized by inlet and exhaust ventilators at opposite ends thereof and the later operating as a chimney for convection flow of heated flame gases, the ventilators being of labyrinth form obscuring outside light from the tunnel.

Abstract: Apparatus for the handling of drill collar and pipe stands and comprised of a hydraulically mechanized "Derrickman" and "Derrick Floor Hand" and associated fingerboard lock bars and all of which are adapted to remote control in the placement of the stands in a derrick, both in alignment with the rotary table and fully placed within the fingers, the stand handling mechanism being characterized by articulated arms extensible by actuator means housed entirely within the confines thereof for compactness.

Abstract: A stringed instrument pick of highly resilient spring material and preferably of a Beryllium Copper alloy and the like, whereby thickness is reduced to a distinct range of thinness conducive to accuracy in performance, and with initial deflections followed by instantaneous return to a planar condition without permanent deformation, for the predictable positioning of the picking edge within the fractional second time frame of plucking.

Abstract: Shock damping anchor straps for a face guard mounted on a transverse axis to the brow portion of a football helmet, the face guard having an anchor bar at each side ear portion of the helmet, there being a flexible anchor strap at each anchor bar and each strap having an inner loop passing through the ear hole and around the front edge of the ear portion of the helmet and the ends thereof secured by holes therethrough engaged over a tubular nut, and having an outer loop continuing from the inner loop and wrapped over the anchor bar and the end thereof secured over a compressible shock damping washer by a hole therethrough and held engaged over said tubular nut by a screw threadedly engaged therein.

Abstract: A set of selectively useable primary gage-blocks displacing plugs of a first sine-bar at increasing degree ranges of angularity, and selectively useable secondary gage-blocks for disposition between a primary block and displaced sine-bar plug for the increase in angularity to degree increments within said primary block range, and combined therewith a second sine-bar and directly reading micrometer adjustment for angular displacement of the secondary sine-bar in degrees and minutes of angularity, the micrometer being comprised of a barrel having a curvilinear index line with axial calibration in degrees and displaced from rotation of an extension screw of uniform pitch, and a thimble with circumferential calibrations in minutes and rotating with the said extension screw to be revolved in reference to said curvilinear index line and thereby extended in decreasing amounts corresponding to the height dimensions required in order to establish sine-bar angularity.

Abstract: An action toy for playing competitive marble games requiring skill and development of competitive spirit played against time in collecting marbles in a receiver from which they may be rejected, and embodied in a transparent containment cylinder in which the receiver rotates, and all of which is adapted to be revolved and tilted and moved bodily as a unit to apply force to throw the marbles into the receiver.

Abstract: Intensified light emitting diodes intermittently energized while in motion, the light emission thereof being sensed by eyesight retention as dots and bars of light dynamically related and intermixed relative one to the other in an infinite number of geometric patterns dependent upon the simple and compound application of rectilinear, arcuate and rotary motion in combination with the frequency, spacing and duration of pulse application by a flasher circuit modified by adjustment both manually and automatically.