Abstract: A novel apparatus for semi-automatically baiting the hooks of long-line used in commercial deep sea fishing. The apparatus includes a bait holding receptacle, a slotted separator positioned in or in association with the receptacle and extending from substantially end to end thereof, whereby ground-line with leader periodically attached to the ground-line is passed behind the separator such that a gangion portion of the leader extends through the slot in the separator and the hook of the leader secures itself to a piece of bait held in the bait holding receptacle.

Abstract: A method and means for vacuum sealing perishable materials in bags fabricated of vacuum gas impermeable material. A method according to the present invention includes: partially filling a bag fabricated of gas impermeable material with perishable product, loosely positioning clamping means about the open end of said bag, isolating the loosely clamped bag in a sealed treatment zone, drawing a vacuum in the treatment zone to evacuate the interior of said loosely clamped bag, maintaining the vacuum for a period of time to equalize vacuum pressure within the treatment zone and the loosely clamped bag, rapidly breaking the vacuum to expel remaining gases from the bag and to compress the clamping means to seal the bag, separately sealing the clamped-end of the bag and removing the clamping means to obtain a vacuum packed product.

Abstract: A method of continuously cladding aluminum strip by jointly warm rolling a core strip and an aluminum cladding strip in contact therewith, to bond the strip, wherein the core and cladding strips are advanced to the mill at respectively different line speeds over a looper roll disposed ahead of the mill and above the pass line of the mill, the cladding being also advanced around an ironing roll disposed ahead of the looper roll such that the cladding undergoes a double bend over the two rolls and is in contact with the core strip as and after it passes the looper roll but is out of contact with the core strip ahead of the looper roll. One or both sides of the core strip can be clad; for two-sided cladding, two cladding strips are respectively advanced over separate ironing rolls and into contact with the opposite surfaces of the strip.

Abstract: A diecasting process for producing cast pieces for metals or their alloys by means of a horizontal cold chamber diecasting machine. The diecasting machine includes a diecasting mold held under a vacuum, a fill chamber coupled to the diecasting mold, a holding furnace containing metal melt, a suction pipe partially immersed in the holding furnace and coupled to the fill chamber, means for transporting metal melt from the holding furnace through the suction pipe into the fill chamber under a vacuum, and means for moving the metal melt from the fill chamber into the diecasting mold. During the dosaging phase when the fill chamber is filled with metal melt, gases and lubricant vapors are developed upon entry of the melt into the fill chamber.

Abstract: Arrangement for the die casting of a roller bearing cage having pockets for the rolling bodies includes an outer housing covering the die casting mold and having guide openings opening at the central planes of the respective pockets and main and auxiliary slides arranged side by side in each guide opening. The main and auxiliary slides have guiding surfaces at their inner ends directed at an angle to the central plane, the guiding surfaces being laterally opposite one another and supporting one another. Each auxiliary slide has a lateral bulge on the side thereof opposite the guiding surface of the guide opening for defining a lateral limit wall of the pocket with holding projections for the rolling bodies on the inner and outer edges. The arrangement in accordance with the invention requires few components, provides a compact construction, and is economically produceable. The main slides are each operable from the exterior of the apparatus, and have recesses with inner and outer shoulder surfaces.

Abstract: Connection to a tantalum capacitor electrode (17) is effected using a conductive paint layer (15), incorporating pure silver and pure copper particles, which minimizes silver leeching by a tincontaining solder alloy (18) by which the lead wire (17) is connected to the conductive paint layer (15), and thus minimizes power factor degradation.

Abstract: An improved soldering iron tip having a slot for gripping the lead of an electrical component while heat is applied to desolder the lead. As the solder melts the component is removed by the gripping action of the slot as the iron is moved away from the joint.

Abstract: A process for making foil type fishing lures and the product thereof. The process provides a low cost method of making a variety of lures from a common blank, each having accuracy and balance with unique features and actions. A blank is first cut from a sheet of metal and a surface finish thereafter is applied to the blank. The overall shape of the blank is a truncated oval with a rounded leading portion and a segmented truncated trailing portion. Within the segmented trailing portion is a slot which divides the blank into symmetrical half segments. A compound shape is next formed in the metal of the blank by a lateral displacement of the trailing segments which bows the metal. Displacement of the segments also closes the slot and reduces the surface area of the lure. The compound shape is then fixed by interconnecting the trailing segments at their displaced positions. The final step is the assembly of remaining hardware to the body of the lure.

Abstract: Ingot yield is improved by changing teeming practice to pouring ingot body and hot top by weight rather than by volume to a mark on a hot top casting. Correct weight addition to the ingot hot top is calculated by a computerized weight-loss weigher system using either a value related to ingot mold body size or a precentage of body weight. Calculation is initiated either manually or automatically when hot metal level is detected at the bottom of the hot top casting.

Abstract: Applicant's invention relates to a process and apparatus for the high speed welding in large quantities of various geometric shaped jump rings to buttons, pendants and other jewelry by utilizing composite jump ring apparatus having first and second projections extending from the jump rings at different locations so that they may function in automatic welding machines.

Abstract: An outrigger fishing rod holder for mounting in or on the hull of a fishing vessel for holding a fishing rod in a fixed position until a catch is made. The device comprises a tubular member for fixedly holding the fishing rod and the tubular member in turn is pivotedly mounted in a generally U shaped holding bracket. The U shaped member in turn has a tapered mounting bracket attached to it for securing same to a mounting plate on or in the hull of the fishing vessel. The U shaped supporting bracket has a semicircular cut out portion which allows the tubular member to pivot after a catch has been made.

Abstract: A plastic worm fishing lure having a double action inner and outer skirt. The skirt is attached at the gland portion of the worm body by a tie binding and has a rearwardly extending inner skirt and a longer forwardly extending outer skirt which doubles back to the rear over the inner skirt as the lure is pulled through the water. The plastic worm body may be provided with a molded in-situ sealed buoyant sound chamber partially filled with shot which produces sound vibrations as the lure is moved through the water. The sound chamber is located at the head section of the worm body to provide buoyancy to lift the head end with respect to the tail end when the lure is immersed in the water.

Abstract: A fishing rod has at least one fishing line guide made up of a ring-like body with a high resistance to deformation and wear or abrasion, it being joined to the rod by a winding placed round it and the rod. The winding is made up of a high-strength fiber material having a low ultimate elongation, such as, more specially, carbon fiber, aramide fiber, boron fiber, glass fiber or polyester fiber. The ring body may be made of ceramic material, sapphire or a high-strength carbide and it may be seated on the rod itself or be spaced at some distance therefrom. In the case of a preferred process for producing such a guide on a rod, two template bodies of silicone rubber are slipped onto the rod so that two faces, normal to the rod, on the templates, are opposite each other falling in a space in which the winding may be produced. One such face has a pin for positioning the ring body to be fixed in position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of fabricating heat exchanger tubes in which twisted tapes are utilized for promoting turbulence and heat transfer. The method of the present invention provides for the brazing of the tapes to the inner walls of the tubes for enhancing heat transfer between the fluid within the conduit and a fluid medium outside of the conduit by conduction through the tape. The braze joint of the present invention is coextensive with the tape over the entire length thereof within the conduit. The practice of the present invention is achieved by placing a filler wire of brazing metal along the tape at a location removed from the side walls and then heating the conduit and tape sufficiently to effect the displacement of the filler metal by wicking to the contact point between the tape and the conduit wall to form a braze joint coextensive with the length of the tape within the conduit.

Abstract: A method of forming a thin walled annular channel or semi-toroidal shell from a flat rectalinear sheet, including forming the sheet into a cylindrical band and welding or otherwise securing the abutting free ends of the band. The cylindrical band is then forced into a die set having a cylindrical opening which smoothly blends into an inwardly curving semi-toroidal space defined by opposed concave and convex die surfaces. The cylindrical band is curled inwardly and compressed by the die surfaces, accurately conforming the band and the weldment to the outer concave die surface and eliminating tensile fracture of the weldment.

Abstract: In a continuous casting plant of the wheel and belt type, the grooved casting wheel 11, and the associated belt or band 12, are tilted laterally so that the plane of rotation is inclined. As a result, the cast bar 30 emerges from the casting wheel without any horizontal surface, and passes to bar preparation machinery with this orientation, prior to being rolled.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and an article formed thereby which includes a part which is subjected to heat during fabrication of an IC package, and a fixture for holding such a part, having an arrangement for accommodating the expansion and contraction of the part during heating and cooling while holding the part in alignment. In one embodiment, the expansion and contraction arrangement comprises slots arranged as apices of a triangle in the part which receives pins in the fixture with the major axes of the slots in alignment with the point of minimum expansion and contraction of the part. Utilizing the triangulation principle, the location of the datum hole (or locating criteria), if not at the point of minimum expansion and contraction of the part, can be effectively translated to the center of minimum expansion and contraction.

Abstract: A displacement soldering device having first and second ends to support, a PCB over the surface of molten solder in a container, and a support structure handling mechanism having, a first member to which said first end is pivotally attached, a latch, to which said second end is pivotally attached, moveable between latched and unlatched operational positions, said latch in its latched position being pivotally supported on said member and in its unlatched position permitting said support structure to pivot downwardly about said first end, means for lateral displacement of said support structure between a soldering position and a PCB access position, means for unlatching said latch when said solder is displaced into contact with a PCB supported by said support structure, means for latching said latch subsequent to a soldering operation, and means for elevating said support structure during said lateral displacement from said soldering position and for lowering said support structure during said lateral displacem

Abstract: A disposable animal trap for pests, such as mice and rats, comprising pivotal top and bottom members which are spring loaded and which form a retentive enclosure when triggered. The triggering mechanism is the bait itself which is solid and preferably edible and which supports the top and bottom members in an open, animal inviting, position and which triggers the closure of the members when eaten, collapsed, or moved, to retain the pest. The spring may be integral with the top member or a common rubber band may be used as the spring. The top and bottom closure members are preferably made of a high impact molded plastic to resist the gnawing and clawing action of the animal, as well as for cost efficiency.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combined method of welding and annealing an aluminum-zinc alloy coated ferrous wire, and restoring the corrosion resistant properties to the annealed areas of said wire. The aluminum-zinc coating consists of an alloy overlay and an intermetallic alloy layer, between said alloy overlay and the ferrous wire. The preferred method includes the steps of (1) upset welding two alloy coated steel wires, (2) annealing the weld joint, at a temperature between about 1200.degree. and about 1450.degree. F. whereby during such annealing the weld joint is subjected to brushing to remove said alloy overlay and to prevent the formation of oxides on said intermetallic alloy layer, (3) removing the burr formed during such welding, and (4) cooling. During said cooling, or alternatively by reheating to a maximum temperature where the aluminum-zinc alloy coating on the wire begins to melt, i.e. about 900.degree. F. (482.degree. C.