Abstract: An electrocatalytic process is described for producing higher molecular weight hydrocarbons from lower molecular weight hydrocarbons. The process is conducted in an electrogenerative cell and generally comprises the steps of(A) providing a fuel cell comprising a solid electrolyte having a first surface coated with conductive metal, metal oxide or mixtures thereof capable of catalyzing the reduction of oxygen to oxygen ions, and a second surface coated with metal, metal oxide or mixtures thereof, provided that when both coatings are silver coatings, or the first coating is silver and the second coating is a silver/bismuth coating, the second coating also contains at least one other metal, the two conductive coatings being connected by an external circuit,(B) passing an oxygen-containing gas in contact with the first conductive coating while,(C) passing a low molecular weight hydrocarbon-containing feed gas in contact with the second conductive coating, and(D) recovering higher molecular weight hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A work cylinder having an internally-disposed, automatically-operated drain valve disposed in one or both ends of a housing having a cylinder bore formed therein. A reciprocally-movable piston divides the bore into first and second pressure chambers. A drain chamber formed in one or both ends has a movable plunger member disposed therein. A first passageway allows fluid from the pressure chamber to act on one surface of the plunger. A pilot valve is partially formed on a bottom portion of the plunger and opens when fluid pressure is exhausted from the adjacent pressure chamber. A bias spring acts on the plunger to prevent closing of the drain valve upon initial pressurization of the adjacent chamber. This initial pressurization assists in purging additional moisture from the chamber until a threshold level is exceeded to close the drain valve.

Abstract: A compressor driven by a three phase electric motor is contained within a housing that is filled with refrigerant and is hermetically sealed with a terminal board. The terminal board has three electrical feedthrough terminals for coupling three of the motor's six winding leads to a three phase power source. An insulator having a fourth terminal is disposed inside the housing and is attached to one of the feedthrough terminals. In a high voltage application, such as 4160 volts, the fourth terminal provides a convenient location to attach the motor's three remaining leads to a common point. In a low voltage hookup, such as 2400 volts, the fourth terminal is disregarded, and the three remaining leads are separated and paired up with the three leads that are connected to the feedthrough terminals.

Abstract: The invention provides a keyboard security device for preventing access to a keyboard, such as the digit keys of the keyboard of a digital telephone. The device comprises a base framework with a releasable and removable cover. An engagement member engages a recess in a side member of the framework. Locking means provided by resilient members on the cover engage openings in an inner wall of the framework. A key with spuds corresponding to the resilient members is pivotal in a key accommodating slot to engage the resilient members and disengage them from the openings.

Abstract: A pulse generator is disclosed comprising a toothed disk which is rotatable with a rotary shaft and is capable of actuating at least two contact pairs for generating pulses and for sensing the direction of rotation of the rotary shaft via a rocker engaging the teeth of the toothed disk by means of a mating portion, the rocker being deflectable in different directions depending on the direction of rotation of the rotary shaft, the mating portion being movable out of engagement with a tooth space and into engagement with the following tooth space, and at least one contact spring of each contact being capable of being actuated in the range of the maximum deflections and prior to the return movement.

Abstract: Ammoxidation of C.sub.3 to C.sub.5 acyclic alkanes with NH.sub.3 and O.sub.2 using (1) a mole ratio of alkane:NH.sub.3 in the range from 2 to 16 and a mole ratio of alkane:O.sub.2 in the range 1 to 10 and (2) a mixture of particulate catalyst compositions, the first being especially effective to promote formation of an unsaturated nitrile and an olefin from the paraffin, and the second catalyst composition being especially effective to promote the conversion of the olefin to the unsaturated nitrile. Catalytic compositions useful in the process are disclosed.

Abstract: Ammoxidation of C.sub.3 to C.sub.5 acyclic alkanes with NH.sub.3 and O.sub.2 using (1) a mole ratio of alkane:NH.sub.3 in the range from 2 to 16 and a mole ratio of alkane:O.sub.2 in the range 1 to 10 and (2) a mixture of particulate catalyst compositions, the first being especially effective to promote formation of an unsaturated nitrile and an olefin from the paraffin, and the second catalyst composition being especially effective to promote the conversion of the olefin to the unsaturated nitrile. Catalytic compositions useful in the process are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel system for the preparation of maleic anhydride by catalytic oxidation of a hydrocarbon such as butane wherein the catalyst system comprising a mixture of (1) a mixed vanadium-phosphate catalyst and (2) a noncatalytic material comprising an oxide of a Group IA-IIIA element, Pb, In, Sb, Sn, Tl, Bi or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A localization needle assembly includes an outer tubular cannula and an inner needle slidably mounted for movement within the outer cannula between extended and retracted portions, the needle having a pointed tip which projects from the front end of the assembly when the needle is extended while the surgeon locates a lesion. When the tip is retracted, a barb, which is secured to the needle, is deployed through an opening in the sidewall of the outer cannula when the needle is retracted, the barb anchoring the needle assembly in body tissue in the proximity of the lesion. Detachable handles are provided for locking the inner needle and outer cannula together and to facilitate extension and retraction of the needle. In one embodiment, the outer cannula has a helical screw tip for securing the needle assembly to a body organ or body tissue.

Abstract: Voice and data signals can be transmitted simultaneously yet independently over a subscriber telephone line. The speech and data use the same cable pair as far as the local exchange but thereafter they may be routed to the same destination or to different destinations, as desired. Each terminal unit (A or B) has a low pass filter (2) to isolate the voice and data. A data switch (5) switches an oscillator (6) by FSK. Switch (7) locks onto the Data Ready Interface (8). Bandpass filter (9) feeds the signal to the telephone line. A loop back switch LBS provides for testing from the exchange.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making an active and abrasion resistant catalyst composition comprising at least 5 weight percent alumina support and at most 95 percent of a complex oxide composition having the empirical formula:VSb.sub.m A.sub.a H.sub.b C.sub.c O.sub.x,whereA is one or more of W, Sn, Mo, B, P and Ge;H is one or more of Cu, Ag, Nb, Ta, Ti, Fe, Co, Ni, Cr, Pb, Mn, Zn, Se, Te, Ga, In and As;C is one or more of an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, and rare earths; andwhere m is from 0.01 and up to 20; a is 0-10; b is 0-20; c is 0-20 (usually 0-1); the ratio (a+b+c):(1+m) is 0.01-6; wherein x is determined by the oxidation state of the other elements, which method comprises mixing a hydrosol or gel of boehmite with a slurry or solution containing the other batch materials containing the elements of said formula, and thereafter drying and calcining the resultant solid.

Abstract: A drum mixer asphalt plant is provided with a rotatable cylinder having an internal passageway where the aggregates and asphalt are mixed to produce an asphaltic composition. In a first zone within the mixer, aggregates are heated and dried by heat radiation and the stream of hot gases produced by a burner flame. In a second zone within the mixer, liquid asphalt is mixed with the aggregates. An exhaust tube is disposed within the passageway and extends from the output end of the drum mixer into the first zone to remove the hot gases to prevent degradation of the asphalt. Thus, the second zone wherein the liquid asphalt is mixed with the aggregate is isolated from the hot gases used for heating and drying. Recycle asphalt material may be added in both the first and second zones of the mixer drum.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary single-handle mixing valve having control elements composed of at least two discs, one of which serves as a fixed valve seat disc with two inlet openings for cold and hot water. For purposes of operating the mixing valve in combination with thermally or hydraulically controlled flow heaters, the centroids of the port areas of the inlet openings, or at least the centroid of the port area of the cold water inlet opening, is shifted a few degrees of angle towards the cold water setting in order to achieve hydraulic asymmetry when the operating handle is in its central position.

Abstract: A data separator produces a reference clock from encoded data through the use of a digital logic that simulates the operation of an analog phase-locked loop. The digital phase-locked loop includes a counter oscillator that develops a period value which is incrementally modified in accordance with time variations in the new input data to maintain the regenerated data in proper phase relationship with the clock. The counter oscillator includes a zero-crossing counter which produces a reference clock signal to a clock and data regeneration circuit. The counter is incremented until its count is equal to the previously computed normal period value. This counter value is latched by a syncronized input data and represents the required period adjustment. As the data is syncronized with the reference clock the value of this adjustment approaches zero.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising lead doped zirconium compounds are particularly effective in an oxidative process for upgrading low molecular weight alkanes to higher molecular weight hydrocarbons, and especially for upgrading methane to form ethane and ethylene. The catalysts can be employed in a process performed at elevated temperatures and in the presence or absence of gaseous oxygen. The catalysts are substantially free of PbO and uncombined Pb and remain stable for long periods of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination single-handle mixing valve and appliance valve assembly, mounted in a common housing and having common hot and cold water connections. The appliance valve, axially positioned between the mixing valve cartridge and the manifold, is in fluid communication with the mixing valve and includes a handle to supply water to the appliance.

Abstract: This invention provides a railway car resilient side bearing assembly which includes a housing member with a cavity formed therein. A first substantial portion of a resilient spring block is positioned within the cavity of the housing member. There is at least one aperture formed in each end of the spring block. A friction head member is provided which has a cavity therein that surrounds a second portion of the spring block. An at least one peg member is secured substantially perpendicular to and substantially at a geometric center of each of an upper surface of a base portion of the housing member and a lower surface of the plate portion of the friction head member which engages a respective one of the at least one aperture in each end of the spring block to maintain the resilient side bearing assembly together. A height indicator is provided on the resilient side bearing assembly for indicating the nominal height of usch resilient side bearing assembly after installation.