Abstract: A wood gluing and clamping system enabling the continuous production of edge or face glued pieces of lumber or wood products. The system includes a deck, a clamping and downstream pressure system, and a braking system. The edge-gluing system may be used in conjunction with finger-jointing processes or with single pieces of lumber and may be used for the production of structural and non-structural wood products.

Abstract: A method for refining a titanium metal containing ore such as rutile or ilmenite or mixtures to produce titanium ingots or titanium alloys and compounds of titanium involves production of titanium tetrachloride by processing the ore with a chlorinating procedure and removing various impurities by a distillation or similar procedures to form a relatively pure titanium tetrachloride. Thereafter, the titanium tetrachloride is introduced continuously into a reactor at the focal point of a plasma under atmospheric pressures of inert gas along with molten metallic reductant for the initial reduction of gas phase titanium tetrachloride into molten titanium drops which are collected in a set of skulled crucibles. Thereafter, further processing is carried out at atmospheric pressures in under inert gas where the titanium is heated by plasma guns to maximize titanium purity and, in a final optional stage, alloying compounds are added under the same controlled environment and high temperature conditions.

Abstract: An improved nuclear shielding material based on a resistant organic matrix that is flexible or resilient after room temperature polymerization, and sufficiently fluid before polymerization so as to effectively fill voids in radiation containment structures. The material can be formulated to undergo pyrolysis and transform into a strong ceramic material. Along with the organic matrix the material contains a primary radiation shielding component such as tungsten carbide powder. Additional optional components include: a neutron absorbing/gamma blocking compound such as boron carbide powder, a heat conducting material such as diamond powder, a high temperature resistant compound such as silicon dioxide powder, a second neutron blocking compound which also imparts electrical conductivity, namely barium sulfate powder, and a hydrogen gas surpassing component which readily absorbs hydrogen such as sponge palladium. Refractory materials and rare earth oxides can be included to favor effective ceramic transition.

Abstract: A method for refining a titanium metal containing ore such as rutile or ilmenite or mixtures to produce titanium ingots or titanium alloys and compounds of titanium involves production of titanium tetrachloride as a molten slag, by processing the ore in a chlorination procedure and removing various impurities by a distillation or other procedure to form a relatively pure titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4). Thereafter, the titanium tetrachloride is introduced continuously into the focal point of a plasma reactor in a molten magnesium, sodium, hydrogen, lithium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, francium, beryllium, calcium, strontium, barium or radium environment for the initial reduction of gas phase titanium into molten titanium drops which are collected by a set of skulls.

Abstract: An improved nuclear shielding material that is flexible so as to effectively fill voids in radiation containment structures. Under very high temperatures the material is designed to undergo pyrolysis and transform into a strong ceramic material. The material contains a number of components, the first of which is a polymeric elastomer matrix such as a two part self-polymerizing system like RTF silicone rubber. Additional components include: a compound to shield gamma radiation like tungsten carbide powder, a neutron absorbing/gamma blocking compound such as boron carbide powder, a heat conducting material such as diamond powder, a high temperature resistant compound such as silicon dioxide powder, a second neutron absorbing compound which also imparts electrical conductivity, namely barium sulfate powder, and a hydrogen gas surpassing component which readily absorbs hydrogen such as sponge palladium.

Abstract: An improved nuclear shielding material that is flexible so as to effectively fill voids in radiation containment structures. Under very high temperatures the material is designed to undergo pyrolysis and transform into a strong ceramic material. The material contains a number of components, the first of which is a polymeric elastomer matrix such as a two part self-polymerizing system like RTF silicone rubber. Additional components include: a compound to shield gamma radiation like tungsten carbide powder, a neutron absorbing/gamma blocking compound such as boron carbide powder, a heat conducting material such as diamond powder, a high temperature resistant compound such as silicon dioxide powder, a second neutron absorbing compound which also imparts electrical conductivity, namely barium sulfate powder, and a hydrogen gas surpassing component which readily absorbs hydrogen such as sponge palladium.

Abstract: A process is described for separating the heavier hydrocarbons from a gaseous hydrocarbon feed wherein a first separator is employed to separate partially condensed gaseous feed and wherein the vapour portion undergoes work expansion and is fed to a fractionation column. The liquid portion is subcooled in heat exchange with the overhead vapour from the fractionation column, expanded, evaporated to provide refrigeration at a low temperature level, and fed to the fractionation column. The rewarmed residual vapour is subsequently compressed to a pressure suitable for export, with a portion of the compressed gas being cooled, condensed and recycled back to reflux the top section of the fractionation column. Also described is a process wherein a first separator is employed to separate partially condensed gaseous feed and wherein the vapour portion undergoes work expansion and is fed to a high pressure wash column. The liquid portion is expanded and fed to the base of the high pressure wash column.

Abstract: A gas spring for a steerable vehicle wheel includes bellows that are supported at one end on a roll-off surface on a wheel carrier, a suspension element, or a part connected therewith, and are fastened at another end on a spring can. The spring can has an inlet opening to which a pressure hose or a pipe is connected. The pressure hose or pipe is arranged in a loop at least in an area above the bottom of the spring can and, during rotating movements of the spring can, is elastically deformed at least in that area.

Abstract: A process is described for separating the heavier hydrocarbons from a gaseous hydrocarbon feed wherein a first separator is employed to separate partially condensed gaseous feed and wherein the vapour portion undergoes work expansion and is fed to a fractionation column. The liquid portion is subcooled in heat exchange with the overhead vapour from the fractionation column, expanded, evaporated to provide refrigeration at a low temperature level, and fed to the fractionation column. The rewarmed residual vapour is subsequently compressed to a pressure suitable for export, with a portion of the compressed gas being cooled, condensed and recycled back to reflux the top section of the fractionation column.

Abstract: The present invention is a shielding material that resists both nuclear radiation and high temperatures and is especially suited to encasing radioactive waster materials to immobilize them. The material is a mixture comprised of two or more organic polymers in which included fillers are cross-linked within the phenylic side chains of the polymers and copolymers. Other fillers provide radioactive shielding and may be merely included within the cross-linked matrix. The material contains a tough matrix with embedded particles of radiation shielding substances and thermoconductive materials with an overall ceramic-like or ceramometallic properties. The material is thermosetting and can present an extremely hard material—e.g., 20,000 p.s.i. shear strength. The material is comprised of a mixture of vulcanized rubber and/or rubber-like polymers, various radiation shielding inclusions, polyimide resin and phenolformaldehyde resin.

Abstract: A method for refining a titanium metal containing ore such as rutile or illmenite or mixtures to produce titanium ingots or titanium alloys and compounds of titanium involves production of titanium tetrachloride as a molten slag, by processing the ore in a chlorination procedure and removing various impurities by a distillation or other procedure to form a relatively pure titanium tetrachloride (TiCl.sub.4). Thereafter, the titanium tetrachloride is introduced into the plasma focal point of a plasma reactor in a molten sodium environment for the initial reduction of gas phase titanium into titanium molten drops which are collected by a set of skulls. Thereafter, further processing are carried out in higher vacuum and the titanium is heated by electron beam guns in order to maximize titanium purity and, in a final optional stage, alloying compounds are added under yet higher vacuum and high temperature conditions.

Abstract: A process is described for the diffusion or metallizing of one electrically conductive metallic material into and on to the matrix of a second electrically conductive metallic material. The process will occur when the second material is in a solid state condition and placed in closely spaced but not touching contact with the first conductive material, and both are subjected to an applied D.C. potential across the materials while the first metallic material is subjected to an ultrasound signal. The first material and the second material thus form an electrode pair. The material of the second metallic element is then deposited on the first and the first metallic material is effectively metallized by the second material. The material to be coated is moved, e.g., rotated, during the process while maintaining a small gap with respect to the other electrode. Also disclosed is a relatively simple apparatus for carrying out the method of this invention.

Abstract: A method for refining metal slag containing TiO.sub.2 to produce titanium compound comprising introducing molten slag into a heat vacuum chamber, whereby the heat and vacuum oxidize the slag. The slag is skimmed or further reacted by application of heat and vacuum to remove additional impurities.

Abstract: Disclosed in this description is a means for welding materials together by shooting a projectile partially therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an ultrasonic energy producing device for reducing the viscosity of oil and separating the water from hydrocarbon bonds.

Abstract: Stanchions are supported vertically aligned and each carries a vertically adjustable clamp which carries two rollers which support the weight of a rotisserie spit. One clamp has a bracket which supports a clockwork motor. The motor is connected to the spit by a universal joint to compensate for non-parallel alignment of stanchions or non-level clamps. The motor has a rotatable first spool having a winding key, a pawl to permit winding, a shaft connected to the universal joint, and the first gear of a train. A second spool is rotatably mounted in the motor. A constant torque Negator spring is fixed to the first spool and is unwound therefrom onto the second spool. At the end of the train is a pinion having triangular teeth. A reciprocable escapement plate is driven by the end pinion to control the first spool shaft for constant speed, constant torque rotation of the spit.