Abstract: A lock is described which has the capability to generate or encrypt a close number which is then displayed to the operator of the lock to be used to verify the locking of the lock. This number must be reported to a central dispatch operation where it is compared with a number similarly generated using identical starting values and an identical encryption algorithm. Comparison of the two numbers, resulting in a compare equal will indicate that the lock has been locked since the lock encryption operation is dependent upon the repowering of the lock. The lock is repowered after it has been opened by rotation of the dial which will extend the bolt and through the rotation of the dial drive a stepper motor/generator to provide electrical power to the lock.

Abstract: An add-on card which has a flat surface on the top side on which a plastic quad flat pack integrated circuit packaged integrated circuit can be soldered upon. The other side of the add-on card has downwardly protruding pins that can plug into a pin grid array integrated circuit socket. A method of manufacturing a add-on card whereby bonding pads are disposed on one side of the add-on card and pins are disposed on the other side of the add-on card.

Abstract: An electronic lock is provided with a timer capability to delay the operability of the lock for a preset period of time following the proper and correct entry of a combination into the lock. This delay prevents the lock from opening until both the time has expired and an access code entered following the time delay. If the access code entered after the time delay is incorrect, a further time delay or penalty delay will prevent the operator from an immediate attempt to enter a second access code. If a second access code is entered after the penalty delay and also is incorrect, the entire lock operation resets and the operation of the lock must begin with the re-entry of the correct combination. The entry of a combination to operate the lock which is offset by a predetermined value from the authorized combination will indicate by alarm at a remote monitoring center that the lock is being opened and may be opened under duress to the operator.

Abstract: A container for memory modules comprising a generally rectangular shape with a lid and tray with a multitude of finger-like protrusions forming vertical slots therebetween for receiving memory modules. The interior is formed such that a cavity may be created above and below the memory modules contained inside providing a buffer region, which protects the contents from damage when the exterior of the container is subjected to physical contact.

Abstract: A machine for ironing and stacking men's socks comprising:--a circular plate 1 with a central horizontal shaft 12;--an electric motor 2;--a plurality of socks-supporting flat shapes 10 equally spaced apart along a circumference of the plate 1, projecting from the same face thereof 1, oriented almost tangentially thereto, and having a horizontal shaft 13;--a curvilinear cam 3 located opposite to the shapes 10 with respect to the plate 1 to operate the rotation of each shape 10, in cooperation with a corresponding feeler 15 provided with a return spring 16;--a chamber 4 for steaming and pressing the socks;--a chamber 5 for pressing and drying the socks;--a clamp 6 for withdrawing the thus ironed sock, with the leg and foot thereof in horizontal position, by acting in correspondence of the foot 14 region, and placing the sock onto an underlying horizontal belt conveyer 7;--a plurality of suction nozzles 9 borne by a horizontal arm 90 for the vertical removal and lifting of the thus withdrawn and faultless sock,

Abstract: A monitoring and control system is disclosed which samples a plurality of output ports and lines from the microprocessor and the system electronics of an electronic lock to determine whether the bolt is extended, retracted, or the enabling stepper motor has been activated. The presence of a change key may be monitored and the efficacy of a change key controlled to only permit the changing of the combination of the lock when the central monitoring station approves such a change.

Abstract: Oxidation and sulfidation resistant alloys and mixtures including chromium and niobium as well as oxidation and sulfidation resistant articles including chromium and niobium present as either an alloy or a mixture are provided. A method for preparing an oxidation and sulfidation resistant article by preparing a material including chromium and niobium and either forming an article directly from the chromium and niobium containing material or forming the article from a base material and coating the material with a coating including a chromium and niobium-containing material is provided.

Abstract: An add-on card which has a flat surface on the top side on which a plastic quad flat pack integrated circuit packaged integrated circuit can be soldered upon. The other side of the add-on card has downwardly protruding pins that can plug into a pin grid array integrated circuit socket. A method of manufacturing a add-on card whereby bonding pads are disposed on one side of the add-on card and pins are disposed on the other side of the add-on card.

Abstract: A telephone connecting socket to be fixed in a wall for a connecting plug of a telephone to fit in a hole in the socket having a front cap, a body and a rear cap, the front cap covering a front portion of the body and the rear cap covering a rear half portion of the body, the front cap having an opening normally closed up with a shield elastically pushed by a coil spring, the body having an inner socket with a hole for the connecting plug of a telephone to fit therein by passing through the opening in the front cap with the shield pushed open.

Abstract: To prevent the opening of an electronic combination lock by using a strong magnet to operate a stepper motor, a magnetic interlock is included in the lock structure. A magnetic pin is held in a retracted position by a small magnet when a strong attack magnet is positioned to attempt to open the lock, the magnetic pin is attracted from the holding magnet and extended to bridge the bolt and lock housing, blocking the retraction of the bolt.

Abstract: A bolt retraction mechanism is descrbied that is enabled by an electronic signal to a stepper motor which causes the lock to be openable. The lock is internally powered by a generator operable by the operator. The operation of the generator is separate from the lock operations.

Abstract: A frame for assembling shielding units for the radiation emitted by apparatus incorporating variously sized video terminals comprises two flat annular structures, namely a front and a rear, which are able to be connected together to simultaneously clamp the perimetral edge of a shielding plate (2), the annular structures each consisting of four identically configured consecutive elements (1), each comprising one corner (11) and one side (10) of the peripheral form of the corresponding flat annular structure, the elements (1) of the front or near flat annular structure overlying the abutting end regions of the pairs of elements pertaining to the rear or front flat annular structure.

Abstract: A high security bolt lock is described having the ability to reencrypt the combination code for the lock each time a key is used and thus partially defeat the use of an unauthorized key. The lock may be operated by a temporary one time use key. The key for the lock carries a data storage means and battery to provide a date/time stamp and key identification for any key used. The key and lock may be coded to only allow access in a particular time block, or only in conjunction with an other key. The access to the lock may be controlled such that two keys must be used in a prescribed order to gain access through the lock.

Abstract: A method for depositing a layer of additional material onto an electrically conductive thin layer structure preferably by means of the thermally induced reason of a compound in the vapor state, in which the thin structure is heated by an electric current passed through it. The method is especially suitable for reinforcing metallic conductor structures which have been made on a substrate by a direct-writing-laser chemical vapor deposition method, for example, fine tungsten wires.

Abstract: Frozen instant cooking noodles having a cross-sectional void space percent of 40 to 80% which are capable of uniformly thawing by heat in a very short time to provide a fully cooked noodles having good texture for eating are produced by subjecting noodles to .alpha. conversion so as to control a yield of the noodles within the range of 200 to 280%, quickly cooling the .alpha. converted noodles in cold water at 0.degree. to 5.degree. C., arranging individual strings of the noodle at random to form a noodle lump and freezing the lump.

Abstract: A method and a device for monitoring the drive motors for each pair of coaxial wheels of a railway traction system, including cyclically measuring representative quantities of the mechanical torque temporarily developed by the motors, comparing such quantities, and disconnecting both motors from the electric power supply whenever the result of the comparison shows a difference greater than a previously established value. Disclosed also is a method of cyclically memorizing the temporary value of a parameter of each motor, commanding a variation of such parameter by a small pre-established quantity, calculating the value that such controlled parameter should reach as a result of such variation, comparing the result of the calculation with the effective value reached, and disconnecting the power supply to the motor whenever the result of such comparison is not equal to or less than a pre-established quantity.

Abstract: A bogie for railway platform vehicles has mounted on its frame a swinging transom having a central portion thereof connected to the body of a platform vehicle. The transom has opposite sides thereof shaped in the form of inverted, generally L-shaped supports to the upper ends of which are connected by a suspension to the upper surfaces of two box-shaped elements which are secured to opposite sides, respectively, of the bogie frame. The frame is supported for movement on a plurality of wheels, each of which is supported for rotation in one end of a U-shaped arm, the opposite end of which is connected by a coupling and a primary suspension to the upper surface of one of the box-shaped elements.

Abstract: Toy action figures and detachable accessories therefor incorporating audio generating apparatus are disclosed. The audio generating apparatus is entirely contained within the accessory and generates both speed and sound effects. The detachable accessories have a configuration and visual appearance coordinated with the configuration and visual appearance of the toy action figure. For example, the accessory may be a backpack configured and having a visual appearance to coordinate with a soldier, spaceman or policeman action figure. The audio generating apparatus includes separate controls for causing the audio generating apparatus to independently generate speech and sound effects. The accessories in configuration, appearance and sound content are made to be attachable and applicable to different types of action figures.

Abstract: A tool holder for a gun drill or reamer has internal and external cylindrical rear end pilot portions and a radial pilot flange for precisely connecting coaxially with a rotatable and axially moveable power source. A sleeve confined coaxially within the internal cylindrical portion has an axially extending flat spline surface for effecting driving engagement with a mating flat of a tool shank. A contractible conical split collet at the forward end of the holder coaxially clamps the tool shank when moved axially to a clamping position by means of a non-rotatable nut secured to the collet for cocking out of axial alignment therewith to assure precise coaxial clamping of the tool shaft. The nut is in screw threaded engagement with a rotatable and non-axially moveable collar provided with beveled gear teeth for rotation by a Jacobs type tool.

Abstract: An over-spindle quick-change assembly for releasably securing a tool holding adapter at an operative position with respect to a power rotatable shank spindle comprises a cylindrical sleeve sleeved over the tool holding end of the spindle. A collar rotatable on the sleeve has a threaded portion engageable with a nut on the adapter for screwing the nut and adapter to the operative position, whereat confronting annular surfaces of the nut and spindle end engage each other in sealing relationship. The sleeve is prevented from relative movement on the spindle by a set screw screwed radially into the spindle shank and having a reduced diameter extension confined within a radial hole in the sleeve. The threaded portion of the set screw is dimensioned to prevent its entry into the radial sleeve hole.