Abstract: A skin impedance measuring device and method includes: an electrode system having at least two electrodes placed on the skin; an adjustable voltage output unit to generate forward and reverse voltages on the electrodes; a skin impedance measurement unit to measure electrical signals from the electrodes; a central processing unit and a computing memory for calculating forward and reverse skin impedances, determining whether the measurement results are abnormal, and correcting abnormal results by delivering additional DC or AC voltages of adjustable magnitudes and frequencies based on impedances; and a display unit.

Abstract: A system for making a biodiesel fuel using a biofuel reactor with at least one chamber and at least a two atomizers in each chamber, at least one atomizer with biofuel feedstock nozzles, and a second atomizer with alcohol with catalyst nozzles to simultaneously atomize and quickly react the biofuel feedstock with the alcohol with catalyst. A polyol separator separates the microparticles into a crude polyol stream and a crude biodiesel stream, and a conduit with an inlet introduces water to the crude biodiesel stream. A separator is used to separate a first portion of water from the crude biodiesel stream forming a washed crude biodiesel with a second portion of washing water, and a heat exchanger is used to form dried biodiesel and wash water vapor. A cooler cools the dried biodiesel, and a filter is used to remove particles from the cooled biodiesel forming the biodiesel.

Abstract: A rotary kiln having a material processing drum rotatably supported by a shaft. The shaft is rotatably supported by a bearing structure having a radial bearing and a thrust bearing. A radial bearing aligner and a thrust bearing aligner are provided for, respectively, aligning the radial bearing and the thrust bearing with the shaft of the drum if the shaft moves relative to the radial bearing and the thrust bearing.

Abstract: A seal for use in sealing an annular opening between a stationary member and a rotating cylinder telescopically arranged with the stationary member, the seal comprising a series of partially overlapping members circumscribing the cylinder adjacent the stationary member and closing the annular opening. The seal comprises a series of self-biasing leaf members attached to the stationary member and being biased into sealing engagement with the rotating member and a series of blanket members positioned adjacent the seal members to prevent leakage from the gaps between adjacent leaf members to substantially seal the annular opening between the rotating and stationary members.

Abstract: A shutter mechanism is provided for a motor control center of the type having a backwall with a stab opening for receiving a stab connector for making electrical contact with bus bars which are behind the panel. The shutter consists of two pieces, a stationary member which has a central opening and a vertical slit opening into the central opening and a movable member which has a guide thereon and is positioned between the motor control center and the stationary member with the guide extending through the slit and vertically movable therein. The stationary member is fastened to the motor control center with the central opening overlaying the stab opening. The movable member moves from a closed position to an open position and then from the open position to the closed position under the force of gravity alone without the use of springs.

Abstract: A multipole molded case circuit breaker has a single handle assembly contained in a first pole along with a movable contact arm assembly. A second pole has a movable contact arm assembly connected to the first contact arm assembly by a crossbar member so that the arms move in unison during normal operation. Each pole contains a tripping mechanism for tripping the breaker pole. The breaker mechanisms are connected for uniform tripping of all poles.

Abstract: A high-speed, high-current making switch is provided which has a driver which forms an air cylinder in the housing and which has movable contacts attached thereto. The driver moves the contacts to make and break the circuit. The force to move the driver is provided by pressurized air within the housing chamber which in response to the operation of a solenoid which operates a latch allows the contacts to make very rapidly. Upon operation of the solenoid, the latch is removed from abutting contact with the driver thereby allowing the driver to move in response to the air pressure and make the circuit.

Abstract: A method for producing a winding for large AC salient pole dynamoelectric machine comprising winding an array of conductors in edgewise fashion about a pole body and then securing the conductor ends such that the array forms a single layer edgewise wound conductor.

Abstract: A method and a device for monitoring instantaneous electrical parameters of a power distribution system under load utilizing digital control means. An analog signal equivalent to such a parameter is sensed and rated down for processing by solid state components. This signal is converted into a binary coded digital signal having n digits. A plurality of digital signals is sampled and squared values with a format of 2n digits are derived from each sample. The squared values of one sampling period are accumulated to a sum value composed of 2n+m digits and the square root comprising n+k digits of the sum is taken. This value is rescaled to a true root mean square value by performing k left shifts as an accurate measurement result. The core of such device is represented by a microcomputer with built-in analog-to-digital converter.

Abstract: A movable contact arm assembly is provided for a circuit breaker. The contact assembly includes a carrier which has first and second guide plates with aligned roller guides and bracket supports and a roller which has a middle portion extending between the guide plates and the end portions and engaging the roller guides. A bracket extends between the guide plates and engages the bracket supports. A spring is positioned between the bracket and roller which urges the roller along the roller guide. The contact arm has first and second cam surfaces and is positioned between the guide plates and pivotally connected thereto. The roller rides in the guide on the first and second cam surfaces and the roller moves from the first cam surface to the second cam surface as the contact arm moves from a closed position to an open position in response to preselected electromagnetic repulsion forces.

Abstract: An improved pin actuated valve wherein the pins are split to separate the actuation function from the alignment function of the pins.

Abstract: A circuit breaker with blow open contacts is provided with a housing. Each pole of the circuit breaker has a reinforced molded housing. The walls of the housing are provided with reinforcing ribs to withstand the high pressures caused by gases generated by the arc during interruption of high short circuit currents.

Abstract: A blow open contact arm assembly is provided for a molded case circuit breaker. A ferromagnetic carrier is attached to the movable contact arm and is positioned thereabout for creating a magnetic field about the movable contact arm which attracts the contact arm to the open position during severe fault conditions. The molded case housing has reinforced walls to withstand the pressures exerted on the walls of the houses during a blow open operation of the contacts.

Abstract: A stator yoke is provided for a bulb generator or motor. The stator yoke includes a cylindrical wrapping plate with flanges connected to the ends of the wrapping plate. Yoke plates are connected to the core. Axial ribs extend through openings in the yoke plates and interconnect the wrapping plate, the yoke plates and the flanges. The flanges, yoke plate and axial ribs combine to increase the stiffness of the wrapping plate which increases the ability of the yoke to resist deformation caused by static and dynamic forces.

Abstract: An improved valve disc solenoid operated valve is disclosed. The valve has a simplified three major pieces construction with solenoid bypass fluid passages.

Abstract: Test apparatus for on-site testing of an air compressor to obtain a measurement from which the operating efficiency of the air compressor and air flow rate may be calculated to enable the owner of the compressor to determine whether replacement or rebuilding of the compressor is justified. The apparatus comprises an inlet for connection to the air compressor being tested and branch circuits through which the air flow from the compressor is selectively passed. Each branch circuit contains a particular size orifice and an associated shut-off valve, and the condition of the shut-off valves determines the orifice selection. The orifice selection is made to match the running compressor and attain a balanced condition. In this regard a pressure regulator and by-pass control valve, in parallel with each other, are also in the test apparatus for adjustment to obtain the balanced condition.

Abstract: A puffer-type compressed-gas circuit-interrupter is provided having a tubular stationary and at least two movable contacts which draw at least two arcs within at least two regions in the interrupter. The two regions are connected by a series of insulating flow guides, tubular contacts, and an insulating nozzle to a single fluid motor which during contact opening, after a predetermined portion of the opening travel of the interrupter, provides a blast of puffer gas extinguishing the arcs.

Abstract: An overload relay is provided which monitors current flow in a circuit and triggers an electromagnetic interrupter to open the circuit upon detection of an overcurrent condition. A train of pulses is generated and received by the electromagnetic interrupter for maintaining the circuit closed. The pulse train is terminated upon detection of an overcurrent condition.

Abstract: An improved gasket sealing motor leads which extend from the interior of an electric motor enclosure. The gasket is provided with one or more resilient, conical bushings whose diameters extend through a wide range of lead diameters. By severing the bushings at an appropriate point, round apertures are formed through which the leads can be pulled and sealed. The flat portion of the gasket which surrounds the bushings is secured to the motor enclosure in a conventional manner.

Abstract: An improved panel board construction is described, including an extruded insulative base pan which slidably engages at least one main-line bus bar and a neutral connector element and which has a plurality of electrical contact points. The base pan also prevents current flow through the base pan between any two of the contact points of the main-line bus bars. A protrusion extending from the base pan having a tortuously formed surface thereon prevents current flow through the base pan. The panel board is provided with interchangeable main-line lugs which may be used to directly contact the main-line bus bars or, alternatively, support a main-line circuit breaker between the lugs and the main-line bus bars. The base pan is symmetrically formed by an extrusion process so that it may be adaptable for use with a variety of panel board sizes simply by shearing the base pan to form the appropriate length.