Abstract: A one-handed soldering apparatus comprises a solder dispensing unit and a solder melting unit mounted in a cooperating manner to provide for one-handed dispensing and melting of solder from a single combination device. A unique solder discharging device provides for the controllable flow of a solder paste which flow is begun and halted upon command with a minimum of unwanted oozing of excess paste.

Abstract: A compact and convenient fishing lure and leader holder comprising rigid fiberglass pages contained in a looseleaf type binder. The pages have corresponding sets of notches along the upper and lower edges, and a series of appropriately spaced rubber bands wrapped around them parallel to the notched edges. Fishing hooks, flies or lures with attached leaders are easily secured to the pages by looping the eye at the end of a leader around the tabs formed between the notches and then wrapping the leader around the pages through the notches. Hooks at the other end of the leaders are secured by hooking them over the appropriate rubber band. An alternative embodiment of the invention has two sets of corresponding rivets protruding from the flat side of each end of the pages, whereby the eye of a leader is looped over a protruding rivet with the remainder wrapped in a skein between two corresponding rivets. The hook is again attached to one of the rubber bands.

Abstract: A collapser/collector and strapping apparatus for processing box partitions to place them in condition for shipment. The assembled partitions are collapsed and moved vertically into transversely indexed slots of a collector. From the indexed slots, the partitions are placed into bundles of a preselected number of partitions. The bundles are then delivered to a strapping section where straps are applied to hold each bundle together for further processing.

Abstract: The trap comprises a circumferential body portion formed of mesh material and having an open top and an open bottom. A top member is connected to the body portion and has a planar portion covering the open top of the body portion. A bottom member is connected to the body portion and has a planar portion covering the open bottom of the body portion. A first opening is formed in the trap and covered by a first closure member. The first opening is sized so as to allow a fisherman to place bait within the trap or remove shellfish caught. A second opening is formed in the trap and contains an elongated passage formed of mesh material. A trapdoor is connected to the inner end of the passage to permit a shellfish to enter the trap but inhibit the shellfish from exiting.

Abstract: A multiple chamber fly trap contains approximately concentric screens defining a region within the inner screen into which the flies enter for the bait, an annular second region between the screens into which the flies enter to escape to the light, and a third region below the second region into which the flies drop after exhaustion. A plurality of openings between the consecutive regions allow passage of the flies from the first to the second to the third and into a removable collector which is preferably a disposable bag.

Abstract: A method of brazing heat exchanger cores in a cell inside which two heat exchangers are subjected to a gas flux flowing first through one heat exchanger in a first direction, then to a gas flux flowing through other heat exchanger in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A method for joining together a plurality of tubes to form a frame, such as a bicycle frame, includes providing a plurality of projections upon an end portion of a tube for effecting a projection weld with each projection. The tube end portion complements or corresponds to the contour of the surface of a tube to which it is joined so that when the tubes are contacted with one another only the projections make contact thereby leaving a gap of uniform width between the pipes. After tacking the pipes together with projection welds, the gap around each joint is filled with brazing solder.

Abstract: A fishing lure especially suited for deep-water fishing has a heavy body, fabricated from lead, and shaped and painted to resemble a small bait fish. The fishing line is attached to a small eyelet affixed to the top of the body directly over the center of gravity. A second eyelet in the tail of the body is threaded to the attachment ring on a double fishing hook, such that the prongs of the hook extend upward. A skirt is fastened around the shank of the hook, thereby providing attractive movement as well as camouflage for the hook. A thin metal disk projects downward from the body, directly below the center of gravity and lying in a vertical plane along the longitudinal axis, forming an approximately semicircular fin. A small hole is located in the lower portion of the disk, to which a second line may be attached to suspend a second lure in a similar manner, and to thereby allow several lures to be strung together serially and used from the same line.

Abstract: A method of producing a composite material from porous reinforcing material and molten matrix metal. First the porous reinforcing material is heated up to a temperature substantially above melting point of the matrix metal. Then the molten matrix metal is infiltrated into the porous structure of the reinforcing material under a substantial pressure. Then the combination of the reinforcing material and the matrix metal infiltrated thereinto is cooled down to a temperature below the melting point of the matrix metal, while maintaining the abovementioned substantial pressure. Optionally, the reinforcing material may be charged into a case; and, again optionally, the case may have one opening only, and a vacant space may be left between another part of the case and the reinforcing material charged in the case, with the reinforcing material interrupting communication between the opening and the vacant space. The case can be made of stainless steel, or of a refractory material such as porous brick.

Abstract: A ground-embedded and anchored stake carries a cross arm on which is pivotally mounted a support sleeve for the handle of a fishing rod. The support sleeve is biased by a tension spring to a fishing catching position and is releasably held in a normal waiting position by a simple latch which engages the cross arm and is released therefrom automatically when a fish strikes the hook.

Abstract: Tubular members which are to be joined by establishing a circumferential weld bead at abutting ends thereof are engaged by an internal clamp which defines a circumferential groove aligned with the weld zone. This circumferential groove, which is formed by cooperating surface grooves in a plurality of radially movable jaws, is filled with an inert gas during welding. The action of the jaws insures centering of the tubular members and prevents shrinkage and other misalignment during welding.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel collapsible trap assembly particularly for crabbing of outer wall members comprised of outer wall members formed of a semi-rigid netting substrate hingeably mounted to each other about one end portion thereof with another end portion of each wall member opposite the hinged end portion thereof provided with flexible line members to effect hingeable movement of the outer wall members into a closed position. Preferably, the novel collapsible trap assembly of the instant invention includes an intermediate wall member for hingeably mounting the outer wall members as well as to provide posts elements for the flexible line members. In a particularly preferred form of the invention, smaller collapsible trap assemblies are provided in each outer wall member.

Abstract: A method of production of a composite billet for a nuclear fuel cladding tube wherein a hollow inner billet of zirconium is inserted in a hollow outer billet of a nuclear fuel cladding material. Following insertion of a resilient member in the hollow inner billet, pressure is applied to the resilient member axially of the billets to force the inner billet against the outer billet, to produce a pressure bonding between an inner surface of the outer billet and an outer surface of the inner billet.

Abstract: A method of brazing the nodes of honeycomb core material and the top and bottom panels to the honeycomb core material to form a sandwich structure. The method comprises the insertion in selected cells of the core, a coil or loop formed of normally flat resilient braze foil ribbon under tension and then releasing the tension to allow the braze foil, coil or loop to be urged against the cell walls under its own resiliency. The top and bottom panels are then installed over the core adjacent to the cell faying edges to form top and bottom surfaces. Pressure is then applied from the panels toward the honeycomb core material. The temperature of the sandwich structure is then elevated until the braze foil is caused to melt. Capillary attraction causes the now liquid braze material to flow into the interstices between the cell nodes and between the faying edges of the honeycomb core cells and the adjacent panels.

Abstract: An assembly of a metal tube and a flange body having an opening therein through which the tube is passed during assembly and a method of making it, comprising, deforming the flange resiliently to enlarge the opening to allow passage of the tube, inserting and passing the tube through the opening to the desired position, allowing the flange to resiliently recover toward its condition prior to deformation thereby being urged into engagement with the tube at the opening. In another form of the method, the tube opening is large enough to permit passage of the tube and the flange is subsequently deformed inwardly onto the tube. The flange is finally secured to the tube by laser or electron beam welding.

Abstract: A truncated conical segment is made by the steps of longitudinally welding two pieces of metal, then contour rolling the weldment to preferentially reduce one of the pieces of the weldment more than the other. This provides a skewed trapezoid shape which is then 3-roll formed into a ring having a conical shape. The angle of the cone is a function of the preferential reduction in the second contour rolling step.

Abstract: A fishing lure including an elongated body member, the body member being formed from a substantially flat metal strip and having a length between about two and five times the width, a longitudinal axis with a generally two step configuration, a transverse bend in one direction along at least one-third of its length and a transverse bend in an opposite direction along at least a significant portion of the remainder of its length, a fluorescent surface on one side thereof and a dark surface on the opposite side thereof, a line fastener located adjacent one end of the body member, and a hook fastener located adjacent the opposite end of the body member.

Abstract: A combination bobber and fish hook remover means. An elongate rod member is fixedly secured to and depends from a bouyant bobber means. The rod member has a groove that extends from its mid section to its free end, and a sleeve member having a slot is mounted for rotation relative to the rod member so that when the slot and groove are in alignment with one another, a fish line can be inserted into the groove. Misalignment of the slot and groove then locks the line into the groove so that the invention can be used. A transverse bore formed in the rod member and an eyehook attached to the top of the bobber, together with a cross bar member, cooperate to provide a means for tying the novel combinational apparatus to a fish line.

Abstract: A combined fishhook and live bait holder comprising an eye and first and second shanks each terminating rearwardly in an upstanding and forwardly directed hook, a holder slidably mounted on the shanks, a pin wedged between the shanks for securing the holder at a desired position, and an elastic strap secured to one hook, adapted to pass over the bait, and secured to the opposing hook.

Abstract: A snail protective barrier device. A band is provided of relatively thin foil material. Spaced slits are formed in its edges and flaps or webs are bent out horizontally from the strip of material to be in spaced relation relative to each other. The band with the horizontally extending flaps may be utilized in a straight line position; or in a circular, square or other configuration. Climbing insects, particularly snails, are prevented from passing the barrier by being unable to traverse the horizontal surfaces of the extending flaps or webs, particularly the underside surfaces.