Abstract: The apparatus for the build-up welding of a hollow articles uses at least two rollers for supporting the hollow parent member during application of the build-up welding. The rollers ride on a raceway formed on the hollow parent member.Where the raceway is also formed of built-up welding, the rollers are provided in pairs with each roller being alternatingly relieved of load to permit build-up of the raceway.

Abstract: A collapsible wire framework to which duck decoys are attachable comprising a central plate with a plurality of spaced connector rods pivotally attached thereto so as to spread radially at equal angles from the central plate, a plurality of slidable spreader bars attached to adjacent connector rods to hold the connector rods in a spread position or to allow all connector rods to collapse to a parallel bunched position, swivel fasteners for attaching a duck decoy to the end of each connector rod and to the central plate, and an attachment location for a length of twine and an anchor weight suspended from the central plate.

Abstract: A decoy for a fowl has a large socket in the bottom of a moderately flexible body and a mating plug on a removable two-legged foot assembly, the plug and socket being shaped to distribute weight and force from wind and to interlock for firm connection. Preferably, the socket is a recess in the moderately flexible material of the body, and the plug supported by two legs is quite rigid. Protrusions on the side of the socket fit into corresponding notches within the inside surface of the socket.

Abstract: Swing window arrangement equipped with a child safety device and having a pair of pivot mountings (12) which are each provided with a frame fastening plate (13) which supports, about a first pivot pin (15), a first, upper pivot arm (16) and, about a second, lower pivot pin (17), a second, lower pivot arm (18), at a certain distance from each other. The child safety device is only arranged on the one pivot mounting. A first component (23) of the child safety device, which forms a weight-loaded drop bolt, is arranged axially moveable on the frame fastening plate (13). A second component (24) of the child safety device, which is provided with a stop forming hook (24a), is fastened to the lower pivot arm (18) in order to be swung together with the latter and by this means is moved inwards into and outwards from a locking engagement with the first component (23).

Abstract: The melting of solder in a reflow soldering operation is detected by examining the rate of change of the solder temperature or by detecting a change in a surface reflectance characteristic of the solder which occurs upon melting.

Abstract: Repair or replacement of a projection such as a labyrinth seal tooth of a metal having relatively poor weldability characteristics is accomplished by removing a portion or possibly all of the seal tooth down to a pedestal and then metallurgically bonding as by fusing to the pedestal a second metal characterized as having good weldability characteristics when diluted with the first metal, and age hardenable with an aging heat treatment with which the first metal also is age hardenable.

Abstract: A block and tackle window sash balance system 10 has its friction made adjustable by a friction spring 20 and a cam 30 arranged for pressing spring 20 against a radial face of a pulley 15 in a high friction position and moving the spring clear of the pulley in a low friction position. Cam 30 is preferably accessible with a screwdriver for adjusting friction after the balance is installed in a window.

Abstract: A door handle assembly includes an escutcheon having a rib formation defining the opening of the handle assembly and including a wall portion which is offset inwardly of the rib formation. A support member and lift handle module and a gasket assembly complete the door handle assembly. The support member provides the upper wall portion of the door handle assembly and additionally mounts the lift handle which is located within the upper portion of the door handle opening. The module is fixtured to the escutcheon to set the spacing between the lift handle and the rib formation prior to securement of the support member to the escutcheon. The gasket assembly seats between the rib formation of the escutcheon and the supporting door panel.

Abstract: A bird decoy which can be assembled in either a feeder or sentry position. The decoy includes separate main body, neck, and head portions. The neck includes first and second ends. The main body engages one of the neck ends, and the head engages another of the neck ends. With the first end of the neck interconnected to the body and second end interconnected to the head, the neck curves to a lower portion to simulate a feeding goose. With the second end of the neck interconnected to the body and the first end interconnected to the head, the neck is substantially upright, to sumulate a bird in a sentry position.

Abstract: A fishing rod handle having an upper elongate segment, a lower elongate segment, and an arcuate connecting segment joining the upper and lower segments so that the handle has generally a U-shape. The upper and lower segments include upper and lower portions shaped to be grasped by a human hand, and the lower segment includes a reel seat positioned forwardly of the lower portion. The handle may be grasped comfortably by both hands while casting such that the hands are positioned in different planes. In a preferred embodiment, the handle is weighted so that the center of gravity of a combination of the handle and an associate rod shaft lies along the upper segment directly across from the reel seat.

Abstract: An improved process for brazing a sleeve within a tube is disclosed herein. In the first step of the process, a radial expansion is induced in the tube in a first longitudinal section which does not include the ring of brazing alloy which circumscribes the sleeve. In the second step of the process, the heat source which applies the heat to the tube is gradually translated from a position adjacent to the first longitudinal section of the tube, to a position adjacent to the ring of brazing alloy which circumscribes the sleeve. The resulting thermal expansion which is induced in the length of the tube between the first longitudinal section where the heat source is initially placed, and the ring of brazing alloy avoids the creation of gaps in the resulting braze joint by producing a tapered, stress-absorbing expansion in the tube having a minimum profile in the region where the brazed joint is formed.

Abstract: Failure of an electronic component (18) during soldering of leads (16--16) thereof to a substrate (12) can be reduced by directing a gas such as air across the top surface (13) of the substrate against the leads. The gas directed against the leads serves to drive off corrosive flux vapors which would otherwise migrate upwardly along the leads causing corrosion thereto and failure of the component.

Abstract: A harness which secures a crawfish on a fishhook for use as bait. A harness body is formed by a wire bent to form an eye at one end and a notch at the opposite end. Offset portions of the wire overlap one another to form an opening for receiving the shank of the fishhook. An elastic cord extends through the eye of the harness body. Rigid collars crimped on the ends of the cord are larger than the eye or notch. The harness is used by hooking the fishhook through the tail of the crawfish with the harness body against its abdomen to hold the fishhook shank against the crawfish body. The cord is stretched around the crawfish body and one end is inserted in the notch with the cord under tension to secure the harness on the body of the crawfish behind its legs to permit the crawfish to move naturally for attraction of fish.

Abstract: A fishing rod handle assembly wherein the rim of a molded foregrip engages the foot of a fishing reel to secure it to the rod handle. The rim is reinforced by inserting a reinforcing ring into a slot and securing it with a suitable adhesive.

Abstract: A method of bonding a metal body to a ceramic body, particularly a method of bonding a TWT slow-wave helix to boron nitride support rods, involves depositing on one of the bodies an active metal layer, typically of titanium, to be sandwiched between barrier layers protecting it from oxidation. The assembly is formed and then heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the active metal to migrate into the surface of the ceramic, whereupon the temperature is further raised to cause the protective barrier layers to form a braze uniting the metal body to the now-metallized ceramic body.

Abstract: A small foldable household appliance having an elevated body supported by a stand, and having a safety hinge by which the appliance can be locked in an unfolded operating position, and by which the appliance can be folded for storage by depressing small buttons on either side of the appliance.

Abstract: Solder pads for surface mounting of devices on a circuit board are given predetermined shapes. By shaping of a solder pad, or contact pad, a device will be held in, or moved to, a desired position on melting of the solder at the pad. Improved alignment and positioning is obtained. Broadly, a contact or solder pad comprises a rectangular portion and a segmental portion, the device end resting on the rectangular portion and the segmental portion being outside of the contact position.

Abstract: A fishing lure rigging system in which a lure body includes forward and rearward hooks and is separable from the hooks should one or both hooks become snagged beneath the surface of the water or in an object such as a tree when casting the lure. The lure body includes a forward channel which extends from the nose portion to the underside of a mid-portion of the body and a rearward channel which extends from the mid-portion of the body, adjacent to the forward channel, to the tail portion of the body. The lure is rigged by first running the line through the hole in the bill, then through the front line port, through the center hook eye, through the rear line port, then the rear hook is tied on. Should either hook set become caught, the line can be broken and the body separated from the hook sets.

Abstract: A permanent magnet of a hard magnetic material, such as rare earth-cobalt intermetallic compounds or AlNiCo, is joined to a mounting surface by way of intermediate layers. These layers avoid heating the magnet above the maximum service temperature of the magnetic material, and thus prevent losing the magnetic properties.

Abstract: A transportable liner for use in a live well is disclosed, for transporting the catch, such as fish from the live well. The liner is substantially made of a flexible, porous material forming a plurality of adjoining sides and bottom which form an open topped porous enclosure therebetween. A draw string is disposed along the upper portion of the adjoining sides, in a manner to draw the sides together when the draw string is pulled, to enclose the catch within the liner. Releasable retaining apparatus, such as suction cups, hook and eye fasteners or magnets are used to releasably secure the liner to the live well. Weights, or weighted cord, may be secured to the liner in proximity to the bottom of the liner to resist bouyancy of the liner within the live well, when in the presence of an aqueous fluid.