Abstract: A power controller (10) for supplying power to a power distribution network (N) in which power from a polyphase source (G) is routed to using equipment (E) connected to the network through the power controller. A plurality of solid-state power devices (82) switch each separate phase of the polyphase power to the equipment. A firing circuit (14) controls gating of the switches to route the power. Fuses (F) are connected between the switches and the using equipment to interrupt power flow to the equipment if excessive current begins to be drawn. A con, roller (20) controls a shutdown sequence employed by the controller to eliminate current spiking at shutdown. The various components are housed in an enclosure (22) which includes a mounting structure (56) for mounting the aforesaid components. A cooling system (26) employs a fan (88) for directing air flow through the mounting structure to cool the components.

Abstract: A power controller (10) and a method for supplying power to a power distribution network (N) in which power from a polyphase source (G) is routed to using equipment (E) connected to the network through the power controller. A plurality of solid-state power devices (82) switch each separate phase of the polyphase power to the equipment. A firing circuit (14) controls gating of the switches to route the power. Fuses (F) are connected between the switches and the using equipment to interrupt power flow to the equipment if excessive current begins to be drawn. Circuit breakers (74) are connected between the power source and the switches to interrupt current flow to the equipment if excessive current is drawn. A control unit (20) controls operation of the controller. The firing circuit includes a master firing unit (164a) and a slave firing unit (164b).

Abstract: A unique addition of hydraulic cylinders, valves, switches and a pump to assist the existing air brake system now used on todays tractor-trailer trucks without altering the basic function of the air brake system and provides independent, boosted intermittent braking without expelling the air.

Abstract: This invention will place less demand on petroleum fuel used in a combustion engine by recycling the exhaust gases, primarily carbon monoxide, used as a reducing agent when combined with hydrogen from the on-board hydrogen generator and will produce a cooler and much less polluting exhaust. The operating cost of a combustion engine will be drastically reduced with much higher performance.

Abstract: A bottle seal that can be manual pressure broken after bottle cap is removed and the spigot end of the oil bottle is entered into the engine oil filler opening in a breakable pattern that retains the seal affixed to the empty oil bottle.

Abstract: The invention is a very inexpensive infinite ratio variable transmission which uses a rotatable case type fluid torque pump as the fluid coupled transfer between engine and planetary system. Its rotor is powered by the engine shaft and pumps fluid into a passage through a portion of the casing encompassing and carried by the same power shaft. A fluid system incorporating manual and vacuum controls, restricts the flow of rotor pumped fluid from the casing to cause the casing to rotate, due to retricted fluid flow to power the load and a passage closure secures the engine to the load.

Abstract: An auxiliary manual and physically controlled fluid pressure handling apparatus for vehicular pneumatic systems induced into the braking system to become a tool to aid the operator in providing rapid OFF-and-ON impulse or conventional braking, the selection of which is dependent upon the amount of force applied by the operator against the brake pedal, which also controls the frequency of intermittent application of the brakes by the apparatus.

Abstract: A housing, which is secured for pivoting or biased in a frame by a manual actuated sheathed cable extending from inside the cab, supports a glass sealed at an angle in front of a mirror and heater which aids in defrosting the front of the glass and provides for viewing of a bright reflection or dim image. The housing encloses in dry vapors a mirror, a heater, and a vapor-proof collapsible bag sealed to tubular electrical conduits which are sealed through the housing to provide a passage out into the atmosphere. The electrical conduits supply electrical current through the housing from the battery to the heater. The dry vapors' temperature determines the pressure and space the vapor-proof expandable or collapsible sealed bag occupies in the housing allowing the atmospheric pressure to control the dry vapor pressure and thus prevent explosion or vacuum effect. These predetermined conditions result in an all-weather outside rear view mirror.

Abstract: An auxiliary manual and physically controlled electronic-actuated air pressure handling apparatus for air-braking systems induced into the braking system to become a tool to aid the operator in providing rapid OFF-and-ON or conventional braking, the selection of which is determined by the road surface and the traction thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for and a method of remotely reversing the operation of a power piston in a power cylinder automatically to pump oil, corrosive or wax bearing fluids in response to unidirectional high pressure flow. The flow of high pressure fluid driving the piston in one direction may be reversed in the piston to drive the piston in the opposite direction at the end of the respective strokes by establishing collapsible chambers for the high pressure fluid within the piston. Each chamber is collapsed toward the end of alternate strokes by the reversing piston striking a stop slightly before the end of the stroke to partially collapse said chamber as a result of further movement of the power piston. At the conclusion of each stroke, all valving is closed and the high pressure entering the collapsed chamber now exerts force against the reversing piston, but since the reversing piston is against the stop, the force is oppositely directed to reverse the direction of the power piston.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for and the method of reversing the operation of a power piston in a power cylinder automatically to pump oil, corrosive or wax bearing fluids. The flow of high pressure fluid driving the piston in one direction may be reversed to drive the piston in the opposite direction at the end of the respective strokes by establishing a collapsible chamber for the high pressure fluid within the piston. This chamber is at least partially collapsed toward the end of each stroke by the stem of an auxiliary reversing piston striking a stop slightly before the end of the stroke to partially collapse said chamber and establish a further chamber on the opposite side of the reversing piston.

Abstract: The invention in a vehicle senses battery voltage level when the key is in the `off` position and disconnects the battery if its voltage level falls to a predetermined voltage. This level permits restarting of the vehicle although the lights have been inadvertently left on or a short has occurred. It provides for a unique remote controlled mechanical lock-in of the electrical current path from the battery to a load and a mechanical lock-out on the voltage sensing interrupting circuit when the ignition switch is in `on` position and the reestablishment of the voltage level control to magnetically provide the electrical current path from the battery to the load when the ignition switch is returned to `off` position thus obligating the voltage level control circuit to retain the path from the battery to the load until the battery decays to a predetermined level. This discontinues the current to the load. By returning the ignition switch to `on` the electrical current path is reestablished.

Abstract: In building construction by the assembly of panels, a hot melt type glue embedding an electrical heater or element is employed. When current is applied, the heat from the heater melts the hot melt glue to a liquid state to become adhesive. Then the current is discontinued, allowing the glue to cool, and bond the panels. By leaving the electrical heater in the bond the heating unit may again be energized to permit the glue to be melted and the panel removed.