Abstract: A series hybrid electric-combustion system is provided which includes an engine (16) operable to generate mechanical energy and translate it to a drive shaft (21). A battery (24) is included that is operable to store electrical energy and to deliver electrical energy. Also provided is a electric machine (18) mechanically coupled to engine (16) and electrically coupled to battery (24). Electric machine (18) has two modes of operations. In the first mode it translates electrical energy from battery (24) into additional mechanical energy at drive shaft (21). In the second mode of operation, electric machine (18) delivers electrical energy to battery (24) for storage. Converter (22) is also included in the system to convert the electrical energy from electric machine (18) for storage and battery (24) and also for converting electrical energy from battery (24) for use by electric machine 18.

Abstract: A finite impulse response (FIR) filter and a Viterbi detector system for a magnetic read channel are disclosed. The FIR equalizer generates equalized sampled outputs to the Viterbi detector system. The Viterbi detector system determines the most probable value of all references, R.sub.i by accumulating a summation of data sample values, D.sub.t, for selected legal bit sequences over a significant amount of random data. The summation and count of data samples are output to a system microprocessor for calculation of an average reference for each path of the Viterbi system. The Viterbi detector system also calculates, in real time, magnitude of differences between the output data received from the FIR equalizer and transition references for each data sample to generate transition metrics, adds transition metrics to state metrics from the source node of two paths, and compares the result. The lesser of the two results yields the most likely correct state metric.

Abstract: Electrolytic treaters for treating highly conductive liquid media include a conductive housing structure which is fluidically sealed and has inlet and outlet fluid connections, a conductive electrode structure positioned within the housing structure, and a DC power supply connected to components of the housing and electrode structure in such a manner that the output voltage of the power supply is applied across a substantial portion of the liquid media to be treated to control the current flow from the power supply. In a preferred embodiment, the electrode structure is formed by a center electrode rod with a plurality of ring electrodes positioned coaxially between the center electrode rod and the housing. Each ring electrode is formed by a plurality of circumferentially spaced rod elements extending parallel to the center electrode. The rod elements in a given ring electrode are held in place by a plurality of annular spacer baffles which additionally affect the flow of liquid media through the treater.

Abstract: Method for the quantitative determination of plasmin-.alpha.2-antiplasmin complexes, using a specific monoclonal antibody directed against the neoantigene in the plasmin-.alpha.2-antiplasmin complex, and use of such a method of determining PAP-complexes in plasma and serum to assess changes in the fibrinolytic potential.

Abstract: Device to compensate the elongation of two or more wire rods or round bars on machines fed with two metallic wire rods or round bars of iron or alloys thereof of a type for building work, the machines being, for instance, bending/shaping machines, the device comprising a pair of opposed rolls (12), namely an upper roll (12a) and a lower roll (12b) respectively, the rolls (12) defining between them respective inner (17a) and outer (17b) passes (17), with which the wire rods passing through cooperate, at least one (12a) of those rolls (12) being able to move substantially parallel to itself on a plane containing the axes of the rolls (12), the rolls (12a-12b) having respective shafts (15a-15b) each of which is fitted to a relative support (13), namely to respective upper (13a) and lower (13b) supports, the other roll (12b) being able to move in a controlled rocking manner on the plane containing the axes of the rolls (12) and being adjusted by a bottom positioning screw and a return spring (22).

Abstract: A capping unit for capping containers with respective caps, each presenting a spray head with a ring nut for fitting it to the threaded neck of the container; the capping unit presenting at least one capping head wherein a first gripping device grips a respective spray head, and a second gripping device presents two jaws for gripping the ring nut and rotating it in relation to the first gripping device; each jaw presenting a gripping roller integral with a respective planetary gear of an epicyclic drive wherein each planetary gear is barrel-shaped and presents teeth in turn presenting a convex longitudinal profile and meshing permanently with a straight-toothed outer ring gear regardless of the position of the relative jaw.

Abstract: There is described an electro-optical monitoring switch circuit design typically used for fire protection, sprinkler system valves. It comprises a light generating device responsive to a repetitive, pulse signal. Light emitting from the light generating device is directed towards the valve stem portion of the valve. Light emitted by the light generating device is reflected off of the valve stem of the valve in a first position and received by an electro-optical device such as a phototransistor. If the valve stem is moved to close the valve, there is no reflected light. Assuming the first position condition, the phototransistor produces an electrical signal substantially identical to the light generating signal. A phase comparator circuit monitors the output of the phototransistor, comparing it to the signal which excites the light generating device. When the two are synchronous, the comparator circuit produces a similar signal at its output. This obviates false indications due to noise.

Abstract: An infinitely variable hydrostatic torque-routing transmission with at least two operating ranges shiftable via switching elements includes a first, mechanical part, including a planetary differential gear, and a second, hydrostatic part, including two adjustable hydrounits. The hydrounits are coupled to each other energetically, are operable in both directions as pump or motor, and are coupled to the mechanical part. The ring gear is coupled, in the various operating ranges, for control of the direction of rotation and speed of rotation of the transmission output shaft, to a first hydrounit, and with the second hydrounit being in the first operating range in drive connection with the transmission output shaft via an alternating switching element, while the first hydrounit, connected to the ring gear, operates as a pump and the second hydrounit as a motor.

Abstract: The device is for feeding articles to a packaging line that inserts the articles into respective containers, and includes a continuously moving supplementary line that transfers articles to the packaging line. The supplementary line is equipped with a plurality of holders, removably fastened to a conveyor of the same line by connecting means. The articles are supplied to the holders by an article feeding line, at a loading station. Raising means release the connecting means from the conveyor at the loading station, so as to temporarily stop the holder to be loaded.

Abstract: A closing unit 1 for mold tools 6 of injection molding machines is provided with a stationary mold support- or base-plate 2, a mold support plate 3 whose spacing can be adjusted relative to the stationary mold support plate by displacement thereof, as well as a drive support plate 4, which is connected to the stationary mold support- or base plate 2 by traction links 5, for instance struts. The traction links 5 can be used at the same time as slide guides for the mobile mold support plate 3 and an electromotor 8 serves as an actuation device for the mobile mold mounting plate 3, which electromotor 18 repositions one or several toggle levers 6 and 7 alternately between a kinked position and a stretched position. The toggle lever system or systems are installed between the drive support plate 4 and the mobile mold molding plate 3 and the mold tool 6 is maintained under closing stress or tension between the two mold support plates 2 and 3 in the stretched position of the toggle lever system or systems 7.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of grafted polyolefins in a fluidized bed fluidized by means of steam and, if appropriate, alcohols.

Abstract: A cephalosporin intermediate of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.3 is carboxyl, carboxylate, or a carboxylic acid ester group and,R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are each independently hydrogen, halogen,(C.sub.1-4) alkyl, hydroxy, carboxamido,(C.sub.1-4) alkoxycarbonyl, amino,mono- (C.sub.1-4) alkylamino, di- (C.sub.1-4) alkylamino, ortogether are a 5 or 6-membered carbocyclic ring or an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or acid addition salt thereof. Valuable cephalosporin antibiotics can be produced from the cephalosporin intermediate products of formula I.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for crimping the side walls of a sheet metal building panel independently of a main crimper which crimps the belly of the panel. The depth and the position along the panel of the side crimp is adjusted independently of the main crimpers in relation to the radius the panel is being curved and the length of panel that has passed through the apparatus. The adjustment is controlled by a microprocessor. The microprocessor controls a hydraulic motor which drives a machine screw which activates a scissors-jack type linkage. Blocks holding the rotatably mounted crimping rollers are mounted on slides and attached to the linkage. As the linkage moves, the depth of the crimping rollers is adjusted. The rotation of the crimping rollers is hydraulically driven through a gear-sprocket rotary motion drive train.

Abstract: A double-counterpoised flywheel for an internal combustion engine. A counterweight is disposed on the engine side and another counterweight is disposed on the transmission side, both counterweights allowing limited mutual rotation through the intermediary of elastic members. A damping system is arranged between the two counterweights and parallel to the elastic members. The two counterweights bear on each other radially and axially through an antifriction bearing. The inner race of the antifriction bearing is mounted between a stop face of the primary mass and a holder disk that is secured to the end face of the primary mass on the power take-off side. The holder disk is provided with at least two pins which are created by driving them out of the material of the holder disk ("part-shearing") toward one and the same side of the holder disk. The end face of the hub of the primary mass is provided with holes for receiving the pins, which pins are pinch-fitted into the holes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making stabilized halogen containing organic polymer laminate comprising as one layer a halogen-containing organic polymer, an acid scavenger comprising a molecular sieve or zeolite; and a heat stabilizer and as the other layer, a similar composition devoid of a molecular sieve or zeolite.

Abstract: A drive device has the following components: a connecting device that can be connected to an electric power supply, the connecting device being connected to a power converter; a first drive aggregate in the form of an electrical drive motor which is connected to the power converter; a second drive aggregate in the form of an internal combustion engine; a generator connected to the internal combustion engine and through the power converter to the electric drive motor; and various auxiliary aggregates. The generator is continuously mechanically connected to the respective auxiliary aggregates while the internal combustion engine is optionally connectable to the auxiliary aggregates as well as to the generator. In a first mode of operation, upon operation of the electric drive motor through the external electric power supply, the generator is separated from the internal combustion engine and the generator, supplied by the power supply, is operated as an electric motor and drives the auxiliary aggregates.

Abstract: An intrinsically safe data acquisition system is disclosed for use in hazardous locations. The system includes a driller's console that itself is intrinsically safe and includes a large LCD monitor, keypad and local CPU. The system further includes satellite data acquisition and processing boxes that are also intrinsically safe and that are located within the hazardous area. Each satellite box includes its own CPU and acquires and locally processes signals received from a number of field sensors. The satellite box converts the signals into digital form, and transmits the data via a fiber optic communication channel to a master CPU box located in an unclassified area. A high current intrinsically safe barrier distributes power from the master CPU box to the satellite box for powering all the sensors supported by that satellite box. Another such barrier distributes all the power required by the driller's console.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for auditing routing information in a packet switching network. One method involves utilizing the telecommunications management network to sample through a general purpose management interface routing table information at live nodes in the operating network for a test message sent from a test initiator node to a final destination node through intermediate nodes. The telecommunications management network subsequently runs verification tests on the collected routing table information apart from the packet switching network. This method has the advantage that the verification test is not run on the network while still testing actual table routing information. Advantageously, this method tests actual routing information without overloading the network with additional routing requests provided by the test. Moreover, this method does not induce any load on the network. Further, this method uses data collected in real time from the network.

Abstract: A sickleless internal gear pump with an internally toothed ring gear and a pinion meshing with the ring gear, the two fitted rotatably in a common casing. The ring gear includes radial conduits for the medium to be pumped and elements which are radially movably fitted in grooves in the tooth heads of the ring gear or pinion. The sealing elements slide on the opposing tooth head of the pinion or ring gear and include control spaces on which pressure is applied from the rear. For pressure application in the control spaces there is machined at least one control slot in the area of the pressure buildup zone, on at least one side of the part of the casing which laterally bounds the ring gear and pinion.