Abstract: A fluorescent lamp adapter for use in combination with a residential incandescent-type lamp fixture wherein the fixture includes an elongated fixture body supported in generally vertical disposition and having electrical conductors associated therewith. The fixture also includes an incandescent-lamp-type socket vertically projecting from the upper portion of the fixture body and operatively receiving the electrical conductors and a lampshade-supporting harp. The fluorescent lamp adapter comprises a housing conformed to fit into the space defined by the harp above the socket, supporting means adapted for affixing the housing to the harp, lamp mounting means affixed to the housing for engaging and supporting two annular-shaped tubular fluorescent lamps within a lampshade and on opposite sides of the vertical plane defined by the harp. The axes of the lamps as mounted are secured substantially horizontal and substantially colinear.

Abstract: A nuclear energy plant with a reactor protecting container in which below the reactor core there is provided a cooled collecting container for molten core masses while cooling pipes are inserted in the wall of the collecting container. The cooling pipes are designed as heat pipes. One end of the pipes is arranged within the region of the inner wall of the collecting container. The other end of the pipes extends into the inner chamber of the cooling tank which is arranged outside the reactor protecting container or containment and is open toward the atmosphere.

Abstract: A car light having a variety of practical applications, for example, as a map light with its detachable plug being retained and as an illuminating or warning light for use outside of a car with the plug being detached from the body of the car light. The plug is sized to plug in the cigarette lighter socket of the car and to be retained in its receptacle when a cord is rewound on a reel within a cord chamber between a reflecting mirror and an outer casing by turning either of the mirror of the casing relative to the other.

Abstract: A single filament dual function shock mounted or conventional vehicle signal lamp assembly adapted to be connected to vehicle safety light signalling circuits to serve tail and stop/turn lamp functions and the like, comprising a unitary molded rear backing housing member serving as a reflector and a lamp housing and a lens cover member sealed about its perimeter to the housing member and enclosing a single filament lamp bulb which may be shock mounted within the cavity of the housing. A generally flat annular electronic circuit board in the form of an interrupted ring shaped to encircle the housing cavity is mounted inwardly adjacent the lens cover at the perimeter of the cavity and includes a pair of unidirectionally conductive diodes and an elongated resistor element rigidly mounted on the circuit board to couple the lamp bulb to vehicle control circuits to serve tail and turn/stop signal functions.

Abstract: An enclosed reservoir is sized and located in relation to the steam generator of a pressurized water nuclear reactor power plant so that upon a loss of feedwater flow to the steam generator, a gravity induced supplementary flow into the steam generator is automatically initiated to dissipate the residual heat generated in the reactor. The height of the reservoir is the same as the distance between upper and lower design limits on steam generator feedwater level. The top of the steam generator is fluidly connected to the top of the reservoir to equalize the pressure therebetween. The gravity induced flow from the reservoir to the steam generator produces a water level in the steam generator that stays within the upper and lower design limits.

Abstract: An improved shunt for series connected lamps is disclosed in which two strips of anodized aluminum foil are fastened together around the inner lead wires of the lamp.

Abstract: A work area lighting system is provided including a housing containing a linear light source therein and having an open bottom end. A refractor comprising a pair of refractor plate members closes the open bottom end. The refractor includes a first member having a plurality of spaced prisms extending parallel to the light source and a second member having a plurality of spaced prisms extending perpendicular to the light source. The second member underlies the first member and is approximately one-half its length. The second member is moveably mounted to the housing to enable it to slide with respect to the first member so that different portions of the first member may be covered as desired.

Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises a pivotal support member having at least one headlamp secured thereto, an unidirectional motor which rotates its output shaft in one rotational direction only when energized, cam and linkage means whereby rotation of the output shaft of the motor is converted into a pivotal movement of the support member about its pivot axis to adjust the headlight angles. Also provided is an electric circuit for energizing the motor which comprises a first group of electrical contacts which are connected in series with a second group of electrical contacts, respectively, a contact disc in slidable engagement with the second group of electrical contacts, and a manually operable means for selectively connecting one of the first group of electrical contacts to a battery. The contact disc is electrically connected in series with the motor and also mechanically connected to the output shaft of the motor to be rotated thereby.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing or inserting studs of a nuclear reactor vessel closure head so that the closure head may be removed for refueling the nuclear reactor. The apparatus comprises a carriage having an engagement mechanism for firmly contacting the studs and a rotation mechanism for rotating the engagement mechanism. A drive mechanism is also attached to the carriage for rotating the rotation mechanism. In addition, a support device is associated with the carriage that is capable of supporting the weight of the carriage during transit and of supporting the weight of the stud while the stud is being manipulated.

Abstract: A high intensity running light fixture capable of submersion to substantial epths includes tungsten-halogen lamps housed in glass globe sealed to a heat dissipating base. The fixture avoids reduction in light transmittance of the globe by the improvement wherein a finned heat collector is disposed in the upper regions of the globe, with fins in close proximity to the inner surface thereof, and is connected by thermally conductive pillars to the base.

Abstract: A purification system for water to be vaporized in a steam generator of a nuclear reactor having a feedwater circulatory loop includes an electromagnetic filter having an inlet and an outlet connected in the feedwater circulatory loop, a line branching from the feedwater circulatory loop downstream of the electromagnetic filter in direction of feedwater flow therethrough, an ion exchange filter connected in the line, means for reducing pressure and temperature connected in the line upstream of the ion exchange filter in feedwater flow direction through the line, a shut-off valve connected in the feedwater circulatory loop upstream of the electromagnetic filter in the feedwater flow direction through the loop, and a connecting line extending from the feedwater tank to a location of the feedwater circulatory loop between the shut-off valve and the inlet of the electromagnetic filter.

Abstract: A flashlight having a frame supporting battery cells in spaced apart side-by-side relationship. One or more bulbs are rotative from an "off" position between the batteries to an "on" position in which the circuit is complete. The flashlight may be enclosed in a case including a clip or other means for attaching the light to an article of apparel. In an alternate embodiment, the light includes a mercury switch and is activated by tilting the light to a predetermined position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flashlight (1) that may be seen in the dark, (2) which carries a universal mounting on one external wall, and (3) an internal switch adjacent the opposite wall which is elastic and which on pressing will close the switch. By mounting the flashlight above, for example, a keyhole, the flashlight can be seen, and when the outer wall is pressed, the keyhole is illuminated. Moreover, the light bulb within three or four seconds restores the phosphorescent band to luminosity, (reactivation chamber) because part of it is located in a regenerative phosphorescent chamber so that it performs not only the normal lighting function, but regenerates the phosphorescent material on the chamber walls as well. The phosphorescent material, a zinc sulphide or zinc-cadmium sulphide (harmless) has a persistence of glow of two to twelve hours.

Abstract: A desk or other work table has a long horizontal work surface above which is mounted one or more suitably housed linear fluorescent lamps extending for about the length of the work surface and at about eye level. A plurality of side-by-side light polarizing panels are supported below the lamp, the polarization planes of each panel being vertical and these vertical polarization planes of the group of panels converge toward a medial area where the visual task is to be located.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp comprising a housing having a base wall and a peripheral wall surrounding the base wall and having a free edge and a first lens adapted to overlie the free edge of the peripheral wall. The peripheral wall has an opening therein extending toward the lens and a second lens is provided in the opening and has a free edge aligned with the free edge of the peripheral wall. An annular gasket is positioned on the peripheral wall and engages and holds the second lens in position. The first lens and the gasket have cooperating portions to provide a seal between the first lens and the gasket.

Abstract: A cigarette lighter holder is constructed to fit into a conventional motor vehicle cigarette lighter socket and is made of insulating material to hold a conventional butane gas lighter or the like in place for subsequent removal and use by the driver and passengers of the motor vehicle. A flared collar extends from the open end of the holder to cover the cigarette lighter socket edges, and a light bulb is placed in the collar to illuminate the opening and to indicate its location to users of the lighter held in the holder/adapter.

Abstract: The disclosed fin and nozzle unit comprises a generally cylindrical nozzle body having an axial nozzle opening therein for discharging a gaseous propulsion stream, a plurality of fins having pivot means mounting such fins on a rear end portion of the nozzle body for swinging movement between retracted launch positions and extended flight positions in which such fins are swung outwardly from the launch positions through a predetermined angle, such fins having bent or skewed portions which are positioned in the gaseous propulsion stream when the fins are in their retracted launch positions for causing the gaseous propulsion stream to act upon the bent portions so as to produce spinning movement of the rocket when it is being launched, the bent portions being movable outwardly out of the gaseous propulsion stream when the fins are swung outwardly into their extended flight positions to avoid imparting further spin to the rocket during flight.

Abstract: In a fuel sub-assembly for a liquid metal cooled fast breeder nuclear reactor comprising a bundle of spaced fuel pins within a tubular wrapper having a spike extension for plugging into fuel assembly support structure the wrapper is pivotally connected to the spike extension.

Abstract: An identification lamp is mounted on a rotary member which is rotatable on a stationary shaft, for rotation about the shaft as the member rotates. The shaft carries a stator having permanent magnets while a rotor assembly is fixedly mounted on the rotary member and includes a coil which rotates around the stator together with the member. The lamp is energized by an electric power developed across the coil, and means is provided for selectively deciding whether the lamp is to be energized or deenergized. The application of the invention to the wheel of a bicycle is disclosed.

Abstract: A headlight assembly for a motorcycle and the like employing a reflector and a headlight casing covering the rear surface of the reflector. A supporting structure is disposed inside the casing for receiving a wiring coupler placed in a space in the casing; the supporting structure extends from the casing.