Abstract: A particle size analyzer of the sedimentation type in which a cup-shaped member is used to deposit the particles in the sedimentation fluid substantially simultaneously and at low velocity. The particles are ultrasonically dispersed as they are deposited in the fluid and are collected by a balance member which detects their receipt as a function of time. An electronic circuit connected to the balance member determines the size of the particles through the use of Stokes' Law and an empirically determined relationship between the settling velocity of the particles and their size.

Abstract: A method of coating a core sample in which a distillate such as petroleum jelly is applied to the exterior surface of the sample. A cylindrical mold is partially filled with a plastic mixture of hardenable epoxy resin and hardener therefor, and one end of the core sample is slowly inserted into the mold under a pressure which preferably is not more than about 50 pounds per square inch. In some cases the inserted end of the sample is pre-coated with the plastic mixture. As the insertion of the sample is continued, the mixture flows up the side of the sample and covers the opposite end. The coating is cured by maintaining it in the mold at room temperature for a period of time sufficient to enable the resin to set up and then by holding it at an elevated temperature for at least about eight hours. Upon the removal of the coated sample from the mold, the ends are cut off to expose the sample material.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the tension on a cable. A strain bridge with connective end sections and a central flexible web section is clamped to the cable. Any increase in the tension on the cable causes the end sections to separate slightly, elongating the web section. Attached to the web section are strain gauges, which detect the elongation of the web section. An electronic circuit receives the output of the strain gauge and produces an indication of the desired tension.

Abstract: A grapple system is disclosed for mounting on the bucket of a tractor. A pple tooth frame is provided having a plurality of grapple teeth extending in fork-like fashion from a pivot tube. A linkage housing is also provided which contains first and second series connected linkages with a hydraulic extension member pivotally connected between the linkages. The free end of one of the linkages is connected to a first fixed point and the free end of the other linkage connects to a crank arm on the grapple tooth frame. The free end of the hydraulic member connects to a second fixed point in the linkage housing. The linkage housing connects to the grapple tooth frame via the pivot tube. When the grapple teeth are in an upward or open position, the linkage connecting directly to the crank arm is approaching an in-line configuration with the hydraulic member. In a closed or load engaging position of the teeth, the two linkages are approaching an in-line configuration.

Abstract: A cradle system used in purification systems for releasably capturing and reversibly displacing a set of cylindrically contoured filter cartridges mounted thereon. The cradle system includes at least a first longitudinally extending cradle frame having a pair of first rod members within which the filter cartridges are mounted. At least a second longitudinally extending cradle frame having a pair of longitudinally extending and transversely displaced second rod members is coupled to the first cradle frame. Coupling is provided by a cradle rotational securement mechanism which constrains the first cradle frame to the second cradle frame but allows rotational displacement of one cradle frame with respect to another.

Abstract: Each welding cable terminal component, such as a semi-cylindrical terminal half, near its rearward end is provided with a semi-cylindrical recess in which the cable conductors are received and held in position by a clip in the form of an endless band having a partially cylindrical external portion snugly fitting a corresponding external semi-cylindrical groove in the terminal component. A chordal inner portion of the clip is pressed forcibly into compressing engagement with the ends of the cable conductors within the recess, whereupon molten solder is flowed into the recess under the clip between the hair-like wires of the strands of the cable conductors, thereby forcibly holding the cable conductors firmly in the recess while the solder permeates the entire cable conductor ends within the recess. The terminal components of which there are at least two, are then assembled with an insulating strip between them and clamped together, as by bolts.

Abstract: A method of forming a laminate composed of a solid polyester lamina bonded to a block. A block having a matrix composed of polyurethane foam and particles of expanded polystyrene distributed therein is prepared. A layer composed of a solution of a relatively unpolymerized polyester in styrene solvent with fiberglass embedded therein is placed in contact with a surface of the block. The styrene solution of polyester dissolves polystyrene particles adjacent such block surface, leaving recesses distributed in the block matrix. These recesses become at least partially filled with the polyester solution. The solution is then cured to produce a solid resin lamina which is joined with polymerized resin contained in the matrix recesses to secure the lamina to the block.

Abstract: A building structure and a method of constructing a wall utilizing the building structure, for the construction of concrete buildings in a simplified manner. Each building structure unit includes a pair of exterior panels of cardboard sandwiching an insulating foam panel, or sandwiching two foam panels which in turn sandwich another cardboard panel. The various panels are glued together, and tabs extend from the exterior panels along the bottom of the structure, and along one side of the structure. A number of the structures are stood in place so that they extend vertically, with the tab portions along their bottoms attached to the building base, and the structures all arranged side by side in interlocking engagement to provide a continuous self-supporting wall structure providing a horizontally impenetrable barrier.

Abstract: A flame photometric detector for use with a gas chromatograph comprises a burner to produce a cool hydrogen flame and excite molecules of the gas sample to emit light characteristic thereof, a transparent chimney surrounding the burner and flame to enhance characteristic light emission, a selective light filtering means, and sensing means positioned so as to exclude the flame from its sensing area. The device and method of operation are characterized by a substantially broader range of detection and measurement than is possible with present commercially available equipment.

Abstract: The invention provides a sealing strip and a frame, for instance a door frame, for use therewith. The frame includes a groove, to receive the strip, which is integrally formed in the material of the frame and which is so positioned and orientated that the strip is retained in an optimum position for firm contact by, and sealing with a closure, such as a door, to provide a barrier against passage therethrough of moisture, foreign matter, sound and heat.

Abstract: A phenol-formaldehyde resin composition and formulating process is described which is especially applicable for use as either a heat cured or as a room temperature curing binder for sand in the production of molds and cores for the foundry industry. By the use of an alkali metal sulfite such as Na.sub.2 S.sub.2 O.sub.4 (sodium hydrosulfite) NaHSO.sub.3 or Na.sub.2 S.sub.2 O.sub.3 in the latter stages of resin formulation of the resole, a final product is obtained with excellent "through cure" characteristics and a high strength. The final cure of the phenol-formaldehyde resin or other acid catalyzed resins such as furan-formaldehyde is produced by a benzene or toluene sulfonic acid catalyst that includes a quantity of hydrofluoric or hydrofluorosilicic acid to thereby give additional binding strength when used for sand.