Abstract: A vane for use in switching a hydraulic port formed in a cylindrical surface, the vane having a wiper at the top of the vane body with a ring shaped surface whose inner edge is shaped to match the shape of the hydraulic port and surface shaped with a contour which is a portion of a cylinder so that it can mate for sliding contact with the interior cylindrical surface about the port. A ring shaped undersurface adapted to have pressure applied thereto is provided underneath the ring shaped surface to provide the force by which the vane is held against the cylindrical surface while port pressure is provided underneath the vane on an area to balance with the port area.

Abstract: A hydraulic system having two pumps, typically driven by two independent prime movers, a primary and secondary reservoir and associated valving to permit the system to run as one system or two independent systems, all for the purpose of redundancy and safety. The system senses fluid level in the primary reservoir and actuates the valves to establish two independent hydraulic systems, each with its own reservoir, when the fluid level drops below a predetermined level. The system is particularly advantageous in twin-engine aircraft where three hydraulic systems are employed, one off of each engine, and the third system uses two pumps, one driven by each engine.

Abstract: A projection system that is particularly suited for simulating aircraft flight includes a large dome and a projector and optical system that are located outside of the dome. The dome has a diffuse reflective surface that is presented inwardly. The projector produces a pattern of light which is redirected by the optical system such that it passes through an aperture in the dome, and is cast upon a wide area of the diffuse reflective surface as an image of a scene, particularly a scene that one might encounter from the cockpit of an aircraft. The optical system includes a concave mirror that is presented toward the aperture, a wide angle lens that is along the axis of the mirror, and a system of lens and folding mirrors for transmitting the light from the projector to the wide angle lens. The wide angle lens is located such that its pupil upon being reflected from the concave mirror reforms or comes into focus at the aperture in the dome.

Abstract: This external cavity laser utilizes an unstable resonator in conjunction with a high reflectivity stripe end mirror which is oriented substantially parallel to the plane of the maximum divergence of the laser diode output beam and whose axis is substantially parallel to the plane of the junction of the laser diode. This configuration operates with high efficiency to select only the fundamental mode of the laser diode with a minimal divergence in the output beam.

Abstract: A one-way explosive transfer assembly embodying a body formed with an interior chamber containing an explosive shock transfer body formed with shock wave attenuating passage means shaped to transfer heat and to control the explosive shock when traveling in one direction toward an explosive train and to check explosive shock if generated to travel in an opposite direction. The assembly includes an input shielded mild detonating cord means for conveying the triggering impulse to the explosive train and for transferring the effect of the explosive train to an output shielded mild detonating cord.

Abstract: A standardized, modular, fuel quantity gaging system suitable for use with aircraft having a plurality of fuel tanks. The system utilizes a standard electronic module, preferably located on the front spar of the center wing box, to house a redundant, centralized, microprocessor-based electronic assembly. This assembly processes the tank-generated fuel quantity signals and produces a digital data stream which is distributed to display units in the cockpit and at the refueling control panel. The digital signals are transmitted over two 2-wire data busses from the standard electronic module to the cockpit and to the refueling panel. One of these buses is active, the other being held in standby, for use as needed. The two busses are part of separate data processing channels extending between the fuel quantity signal multiplexers in the standard electronic module and the indicators in the cockpit and at the refueling panel.

Abstract: A multi-axis actuator which provides force along three translational and two rotational axes through the interaction of multiple windings on a single platen which interact with the poles of a magnetic member spaced apart a sufficient distance to allow linear and rotational motion. Said poles are disposed in a parallel relationship to said platen thereby causing a magnetic field to impinge a portion of said platen at right angles thereto. Further, said windings may be disposed so as to generate linear force only, rotational force only, single or multiple translational forces only or force about rotational axes only or any combinations of the foregoing necessary for the desired force generation.

Abstract: A portfolio with a ring or other type binder for securing visual display material uniformly while being carried or during visual display presentations. This box-like portfolio features a double hinged top which, when mobilized by use of its pull strap feature, activates its lid and its internal members, opening the portfolio to form a unique presentation easel which serves to produce an impressive prelude to any visual display presentation.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a process for increasing the etch rate of an aluminum and aluminum alloy chem-milling composition while increasing the tank life of the composition by adding sodium nitrate to a composition containing sodium hydroxide as the principal active ingredient.

Abstract: A process of drying an intact whole grape having substantially the same configuration as the fresh grape is described. The dried grape has a moisture content (wet basis) of below about 10% and varies from crisp to chewy depending on the time and temperature of drying. The critical step in the process is drying in a vacuum chamber. Preferably the heating medium is microwave energy applied to the grapes in the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: An extremely fast operating, explosive operated, switch wherein a torus supports and insulates the facing ends of flat wires of the open circuit to be closed. An explosive input is applied to a conducting piston swage member which normally is insulated from the flat wires by the torus. This moves the swage portion of the member into the torus which forces it off of the ends of the wire. The swage portion then closes the circuit by jamming the frustro-conical swage surface thereof into both flat wires.

Abstract: This application covers a method of treating grain and packaged foodstuffs with microwave energy under vacuum to kill insects, larvae, and eggs without raising the temperature of the product being treated to an extremely high level.

Abstract: Transient titanium alloys having the composition A-XH, where A is titanium or a titanium alloy, such as, Ti-8Al-1Mo-1V, Ti-5Al-2.5Sn, Ti-6Al-4V, or Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo; where H represents hydrogen and where X is a weight percent value between about 0.01 and 0.5%. The alloys may be produced by heating the base titanium or titanium alloy under pressure in a non-flammable atmosphere containing hydrogen. The alloys containing hydrogen may be formed by superplastic forming techniques. After forming, the original titanium or titanium alloy can be restored by heating the formed part or structure, under vacuum, driving out the hydrogen from the alloy. Parts and structures formed from the transient alloy, and restored, retain the strength and structural integrity of the base alloy.

Abstract: An optical system for recording information on or retrieving information from a rotating disc is disclosed herein. In this system a beam of light located on one side of the disc is directed onto and laterally across a given track of the disc. The track serves to contain the recorded information and, ignoring this information, is characterized by a predetermined light transmissivity curve in its cross-direction. An arrangement for maintaining the beam and given track in a fixed lateral position relative to one another as the disc rotates, even if the track moves laterally to a limited extent from its intended path of movement, is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A three wheeled, generally in line, articulated landing gear with the lever trailing the lever hinge axis, applied in a pair. Each shock strut, axle, and rolling assembly counter twist 90.degree. upon retraction about a laterally offset post to present the smallest frontal area or pod size. The twisting mechanism, the door links and the over center down lock are all tied mechanically to the gear so that no other sequencing is required during gear retraction or extension.

Abstract: A fluid actuator where an outside cylinder envelopes an inside cylinder producing four chambers, two for the power stroke and two for synchronization, for application where two or more cylinders are to drive a single load such that all cylinders advance at the same rate by cross plumbing synchronizing chambers. The combination is provided with valve means which opens at the end of each stroke to realign the actuators.

Abstract: Individual plies of woven cloth having different fiber orientation patterns are prelocated with respect to each other and by continuous means, such plies are arranged into a stacked package and sewn together to secure the plies in a predetermined position with respect to each other.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the electrodeposition of a coating of a phosphorylated amide on a metal such as aluminum, and the formation of a chemical bond between the metal and the coating, such amide being in the form of (a) an organic polymer consisting of a poly (phosphinohydrazide), a poly (phosphinoguanide) or a poly (phosphinoureide), including homopolymers and copolymers thereof, and their thio analogs or (b) a 2:1 molar adduct of a nitrogen-containing compound such as hydrazine, guanidine or urea or its thio analog, and an organic phosphite or phosphonate. In the method of electrolytically depositing such coating on the metal substrate, e.g., aluminum, the substrate is employed as the anode in a non-aqueous or aqueous electrolyte containing a phosphorylated amide of the type noted above, e.g.

Abstract: A diffraction grating is formed by depositing a glass film on a substrate and thereafter applying to the glass film a layer that is highly absorptive to radiation of a specific wavelength. The highly absorptive layer is then coated with a photoresist that is transparent and photosensitive to light of the specific wavelength. Next the photoresist layer is exposed with a holographic image of a desired grating pattern, and the exposed areas are carried away in a developing solution, leaving the photoresist with a grating pattern consisting of a series of closely spaced ridges separated by voids. During the exposure of the photoresist, the absorbing layer absorbs most of the radiation that penetrates the photoresist and thereby prevents that radiation from reflecting from the glass layer or the substrate and creating a pronounced standing wave pattern. A wave pattern of that nature would expose the photoresist in undesired areas, resulting in weakened ridges during the subsequent development.

Abstract: Highly fire resistant composites or laminates particularly applicable as structural components in aircraft, e.g. in the engine nacelle, as part of the acoustic panel-fire wall structure, and capable of withstanding a 2,000.degree. F. flame temperature, comprising incorporating an additive in the form of a polymeric phosphorylated amide, into a resin, e.g., a polyimide or an epoxy resin, such additive being soluble in the resin. The resulting resin containing the additive is then applied to or impregnated into a substrate such as glass fiber cloth or graphite fiber, to form a composite structure which is then cured. The resulting cured composite when subjected to high temperatures of the order of, e.g., a 2,000.degree. F. flame temperature, forms a resin char of reduced thermal conductivity which holds the fibers of the laminate together and maintains the structural stability and integrity of the laminate.