Abstract: A 6-component load cell used for measuring triaxial force and moment components is disclosed. The load cell has a sensing unit and an external case. In the sensing unit, upper and lower rings individually have a plurality of connectors and arcuate thick parts. The sensing unit also has a cross beam, consisting of horizontal and vertical parts crossing at right angles with a plurality of vertical and transverse binocular openings being formed on the two parts. A radial slit is formed at each corner of the junction of the cross beam. A plurality of strain gauges are attached to the cross beam. The external case has upper and lower parts, individually having a plurality of arcuate openings corresponding to the arcuate thick parts of the sensing unit. The lower part of the case also has a plurality of cord lead openings at the side wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coated cellulosic web product and coating composition which provides enhanced toner adhesion for documents printed using noncontact printing devices such as ion deposition printers. The toner adhesion enhancing coated cellulosic product and composition comprises a cellulosic web having first and second major surfaces with at least one of the major surfaces having coated thereon a layer of a polymeric toner receptor. The polymeric toner receptor layer preferably also includes an electrolyte to adjust the electrical conductivity of the cellulosic web to have a volume resistivity of between about 5.0.times.10.sup.9 and 1.0.times.10.sup.12 ohm cm. The toner receptor layer is applied at a coating weight of from about 0.3 to about 2.0 lb/ream.

Abstract: A direct thermal ink composition is provided which is formed from an aqueous dispersion of an initially colorless color former and an initially colorless color developer in particulate form. The direct thermal ink composition also includes a sensitizer, where the particles of the sensitizer at least partially surround the particles of the color developer, which prevents premature color development of the ink. The thermal ink preferably has a solids content of between about 40 to 60% by weight, and is substantially free of pigments and fillers.

Abstract: A protection system for a compressor. The system comprises a compressor having a discharge and including at least one rotor and at least one bearing; a lubrication system including at least one oil recovery device for recovering oil from the compressor, and further including bearing conduit connecting the oil recovery device to the compressor bearing and including rotor conduit for connecting the oil recovery device to the compressor rotors; and an oil protection system. The oil protection system includes a compressor discharge temperature sensor located in the discharge for sensing the temperature of a lubricant/refrigerant mixture discharged by the compressor, a differential pressure sensor located in the bearing conduit for measuring a differential pressure in the bearing conduit, and an oil detector located in the rotor conduit for detecting the presence of oil in the rotor conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for soft-starting a three-phase motor for connection to a three-phase power source for driving a three-phase motor. Soft-start provides a way to reduce the amount of starting torque and current during starting conditions. First, second, and third conductors are connected between a three-phase power source and a three-phase motor. A power contactor interrupts and provides current along the three conductors. A phase-shifting element for shifting the phase of the power signal normally outputted from the first conductor to match the phase of the power signal normally outputted from the third conductor is connected between the first and third conductors. A switching apparatus having first and second switch elements is connected between the phase-shifting element and the third conductor. When the first switch element is closed, current flows from the first conductor to the motor via the phase-shifting element.

Abstract: A dual flush mechanism equipped with a two independent flush valves which are each separately controlled by a separate spring loaded button. The flush valves are at different heights in the toilet tank such that actuation of the upper flush valve, by pressing a first button on top of the tank, will produce a short flush, while pressing of the second button will actuate the lower flush valve to produce a long flush. Pivot rods are pivotably supported on a common axis below the first and second buttons. The upper end of each pivot rod is coupled through a spring to its respective push button on top of the tank. The opposite ends of the pivot rods are coupled respectively through a chain to the upper and lower flush valves. Pressing the first button exerts a downward force through the spring on the first pivot rod to raise the opposite end thereof which in turn raises the upper flush valve. Pushing the second button actuates the second pivot rod in the same manner to raise the lower flush valve.

Abstract: A grouping system for a packaging line is provided with first and second pin conveyors adapted to group predetermined number of articles in a line without segregating the group from the line has the ability to feed the line of articles in timed relationship to a third pin conveyor which engages the leading group of articles from the line to accelerate it into a flight bar conveyor system provided in a continuous motion packer that is capable of packing the group of articles into a case fed into the load station in timed relationship with the progress of the article group through that load station.

Abstract: A document dispenser comprises a document guide defining a guide portion of an advancing document path and a document identification code reading aperture formed in the document guide wherein a single detector in communication with the dispenser controller is positioned proximate the document identification code reading aperture and is operative to read a specific document identification code through the document identification code reading aperture. Correlated data, indicative of a specific document identification code and corresponding document data input during dispensing of a document carrying the specific document identification code, is generated subsequent the reading of the identification code. A plurality of alternative document identification code reading apertures are formed in the document guide.

Abstract: A process for regenerating molybdenum containing ammoxidation catalyst comprising replacing the molybdenum loss from the catalyst during the ammoxidation reaction wherein ammonium dimolybdenum is utilized as the source for replacement of the molybdenum loss from the original catalyst.

Abstract: A tool for roll crimping a flange cover onto a flange, the tool having a body, a first roller having an axis and being supported on and fixed to a first shaft having a coincident axis, and a second roller having an axis and being supported on and fixed to a second shaft having a coincident axis, the rollers being biased toward one another. The first shaft and second shaft are rotatingly driven and one of the axes is movable relative to the body which allows the first and second rollers to move toward one another.

Abstract: A security device comprises a cable whose ends are engageable within a plunger. The cable is threaded around a door handle or other item to be secured and then, with the cable ends engaged therein, the plunger is slid within a housing for retention by a locking slide. Retraction of the plunger into the housing moves a slide upwardly. This movement causes a pivotally mounted striker to be flipped from one end position to another by an over-center spring arrangement. In moving, the striker strikes a number of wheels each carrying a sequence of numbers. The wheels are rotated and a random number is displayed. If, subsequently, the plunger is released to release the cable, the wheels are struck again by the striker whereby the displayed number is changed. The number is changed again if the plunger is repositioned. The chance of the same number being randomly generated is insignificant. Thus, any opening and closing of the security device is immediately apparent because of the change in the number displayed.

Abstract: A construction for a laminated window label is provided and includes a transparent film having an adhesive on one surface thereof, liner stock having first and second release-coated surfaces which is adhered on one surface to the transparent film, and an opaque layer which is adhered to the other surface of the liner stock. The transparent film and opaque layer preferably include die cut label portions. Variable and nonvariable information may be printed on the die cut label portion of the transparent film, and the opaque layer may be removed from the construction and replaced onto the surface of the film, thereby laminating the label portion of the opaque layer to the label portion of the transparent film. The two label portions may then be peeled away from the remainder of the construction as a single label which is then applied to a transparent surface such as a window.

Abstract: A fan assembly. The fan assembly comprises: a fan having an axis and an outer periphery; a housing about the fan; and a cutoff separating fan inflow from fan outflow. The cutoff is preferably arranged parallel to the axis and is proximal to the outer periphery. The cutoff includes first and second layers. The first layer provides structural support and has a plurality of apertures therethrough. The second layer is formed of an acoustically insulating material.