Abstract: A security document according to the present invention includes a document substrate having a surface for receiving printed indicia. A half tone warning image is printed on first areas of the surface and a half-tone background image is printed in second areas surrounding the first areas. The half-tone a warning image includes at least one word indicating a status of a copy of the document. A camouflage image extending over the document surface for confusing the eye of an observer such that said warning image is not readily observed. The camouflage image includes at least one word indicating to an observer a status of the original document. One of the half-tone warning image and the half-tone background image are printed with half-tone elements of such a line spacing and element size that it is not readily reproducible by a photocopier. As a consequence, the half-tone warning image becomes apparent on photocopies of the original document.

Abstract: The flow, use, interaction and separation of lubricant and gas flowing through the suction pressure portion of a low-side refrigeration scroll compressor is managed by the use of a multi-ported frame in conjunction with separate suction gas supply and lubricant return passages cooperatively defined by the compressor shell and the stator of the motor which drives the compressor.

Abstract: A faucet mounted water filtration device (100) includes an end of life indicator assembly (130) having a flow totalization mechanism (600), a reset mechanism (602) and a flow restriction mechanism (604) coaxially aligned with an indicator assembly (130). A torsion spring (634) and compression spring (644) cooperate for automatic disengagement and resetting of the flow totalization mechanism and the flow restriction mechanism. A planetary gear reduction system 606 provides a 3,000,000:1 gear reduction in the flow totalization mechanism.

Abstract: An ammoxidation catalyst characterized by the following empirical formula comprising:VSb.sub.a Sn.sub.b Ti.sub.c Fe.sub.d O.sub.xwhere1.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.1.80.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.0.350.ltoreq.c.ltoreq.0.150<d.ltoreq.0.80<b+c.ltoreq.0.51.ltoreq.a-d<1.8and when a-d>1.2then 0<d<0.5 and 0.3.ltoreq.b+c.ltoreq.0.5and when a-d.ltoreq.1.2then 0.2<d.ltoreq.0.8 and 0<b+c<0.3and x is determined by the oxidation states of the cations present in the catalyst.Preferably, the catalyst has been calcined at a temperature of at least 780.degree. C.

Abstract: A pearl shine pigment preparation as a pre-product for a printing ink in ch pearl shine pigment is made into a paste with a binding agent and optionally with a solvent and/or additives and the paste is put into a compact particle form. For that purpose the paste is compressed to form compact particles by tabletting, briquetting, pelleting or extruding. In that compacted form the pearl shine pigment preparation can be used for the production of printing inks, in particular intaglio printing inks.

Abstract: A faucet-mounted water filtration device includes a gate valve that is used to select between discharge options. The gate valve contains a thumb rest which is configured to allow manual valve actuation while supportedly engaging a user's thumb. First discharge option includes a conventional bottom discharge into a sink. A second discharge option exists as a water fountain that is formed as a compact, integral feature of the water filtration device. A flow indicator permits a user to check whether the filtration cartridge is working properly.

Abstract: A thermoelectric refrigerator/warmer using no external power, and a refrigerating/warming method are disclosed. A natural energy such as the solar energy is utilized so as to make an external power needless. Thus a thermoelectric device is made to convert the natural energy into electric power based on the difference between the internal and external temperatures, and this electric energy is converted again into a thermal energy by means of a peltier device, thereby varying the internal temperature of the apparatus. An outer part 4 of a thermoelectric device 3 is attached on the side face of the refrigerator/warmer, and an inner part 5 of it is attached on a bottom plate 7 of the refrigerator/warmer. Thus a thermoelectromotive force is generated based on the temperature difference between outside and inside of the refrigerator/warmer. The voltage thus generated is supplied to a peltier device 6 to cool or heat the bottom plate 7.

Abstract: A thermally imagable business record such as a form, tag, label or the like is provided in which selected areas of the record may be activated to form an image upon exposure to heat. In one embodiment, at least one selected area of a substrate surface contains a thermally imagable coating of initially colorless color formers and color developers while the remaining areas of the substrate are left uncoated. The substrate may be pre-coated to provide a smooth, non-porous base coat for the thermally imagable coating, and may also include a protective coating layer to protect the subsequently printed thermal image.

Abstract: The position of a screw compressor slide valve in a refrigeration system is controlled using compressor discharge gas sourced from a location where the gas is relatively oil-free and has undergone little or no pressure drop subsequent to its discharge from the compressor's working chamber.

Abstract: The invention is a sanitary mixer tap with a thermostatic device (1), especially for wall installation, with a thermostat cartridge (3) containing an overtravel unit (9). This unit (9) contains a sleeve (14), at least one pressure spring (15) and at least one pressure component (16) against which the pressure spring (15) acts. At each of its ends the sleeve (14) has a stop (19, 20). One stop (19) at least indirectly takes the thrust of the pressure component (16), the other stop (20) at least indirectly takes the thrust of the pressure spring (15). In order to achieve a simpler and cheaper construction design for the overtravel unit (9) without operational drawbacks, the sleeve (14) can be folded back on the overtravel unit (9) when it is not mounted and both stops (19, 20) will be presented before the pressure spring (15) and the pressure component (16) are inserted.

Abstract: A faucet fitting system having interchangeable components useable in both single handle and dual handle faucet fixtures. The component system is designed to allow the same putty plate with breast plate, waterway spout, aerator and mounting nuts to be used with the various escutcheons, metering valves and waterways associated with the single handle and dual handle faucet fixtures. Specially constructed water valves, putty plates and escutcheon constructions useable in conjunction with the system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A clip for securely retaining a weatherstrip in the upper mounting channel of an upper door frame of an automotive vehicle is described. The clip possesses a plurality of tines that engage various portions of the weatherstrip and the upper mounting channel so as to provide a resistive force against a dislodging force.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a medical instrument having at least one member moveable in at least a first direction against a first bias and a second direction against a second bias stronger than the first bias, includes a housing, a trigger operatively associated with the at least one member and pivotably mounted relative to the housing for pivot around a first limited pivot point and a second pivot point, the trigger being pivotable relative to the housing between a rest position and a pivoted position, wherein pivot of the trigger relative to the housing from the rest position toward the pivoted position results in pivot first around the first limited pivot point and movement of the at least one member in the first direction against the first bias, and subsequently in pivot around the second pivot point and movement of the at least one member in the second direction against the second bias.

Abstract: A wire dereeling assembly for the continuous removal of wire from adjacent reels of wire includes a frame assembly positioned above the reels and located substantially perpendicular to a centerline extending through the reel axis of each of the reels and a guide member slidably mounted to the frame member and operable between a first position substantially coaxial with the reel axis of one of the reels and a second position where the guide member is positioned substantially coaxial with the reel axis of the other adjacent reel.

Abstract: A method of preparing a catalyst having the elements and the proportions indicated by the following empirical formula:VSb.sub.m A.sub.a D.sub.d O.sub.xwhereA is one or more Ti, Sn, where Sn is always presentD is one or more Li, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Co, Fe, Cr, Ga, Ni, Zn, Ge, Nb, Zr, Mo, W, Cu, Te, Ta, Se, Bi, Ce, In, As, B, Al and Mn whereinm is 0.5 to 10a is greater than zero to 10d is zero to 10x is determined by the oxidation state of the cations present,comprising making an aqueous slurry of a mixture of source batch materials comprising compounds of said elements to be included in the final catalyst, followed by drying and heat calcining the mixture to an active catalyst, wherein the source batch material for the tin is a solution which comprises SnO.sub.2.xH.sub.2 O wherein x.gtoreq.0 dispersed in tetraalkyl ammonium hydroxide wherein the tetraalkyl ammonium hydroxide is defined by the following formula:C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 NOHwherein 5.gtoreq.n.gtoreq.

Abstract: A method of absolutely measuring the diffraction grating spacing and apparatus thereof, which solves the disadvantages of conventional techniques for measuring the diffraction grating spacing, and provides a method utilizing a new laser diffractometer capable of transferring the meter standard to the nanometer region. The invention comprises a first method which utilizes a wavelength stable laser for generating a stable laser beam of wavelength .lambda., 0th and 1st order diffracted beams diffracted at the diffraction grating, and a precision rotary encoder; and a second method utilizing two wave lengths .lambda..sub.1, .lambda..sub.2 of the wavelength stable laser, 0th and 1st order diffracted beams, and a precision rotary encoder.

Abstract: A thermostatic control valve has an expansion composition held in a cavity thereof. The composition contains electrical conductor particles dispersed throughout an electrical isolator. The particles conduct electrical current through the isolator when the electrical isolator has a volumetric size that is less than a predetermined expanded volume. When the isolator expands to the predetermined expanded volume, the distance between the particles is increased to the extend that the electrical current cannot be conducted.