Abstract: A transmission photodetector operable at wavelengths greater than 0.86 micrometers comprising a substrate transparent to the radiation to be detected, at least one epitaxial intermediate layer comprising (Ga.sub.1-x Al.sub.x).sub.1-y In.sub.y As and an epitaxial p-type Ga.sub.1-y In.sub.y As detector layer. The said one intermediate layer may be p-type. If desired a second epitaxial intermediate layer comprising (Ga.sub.1-x Al.sub.x).sub.1-z In.sub.z As may be provided between the substrate and the said one intermediate layer. In the foregoing 0<x.ltoreq.1, 0<y<1, and .ltoreq.0 z< y.

Abstract: The magazine includes a ramp and cam by which the entire column of targets is lowered by gravity prior to having springbiased fingers engage the second target from the bottom and having the lower-most target fall onto a predetermined drop pad on a target launching plate, which pad location does not change regardless of the position of the oscillating housing and launching plate.

Abstract: A target throwing apparatus in which a revolving magazine having a number of stacks of targets is independently and fixedly supported relative to an oscillating target throwing housing. A cocking means stops the throwing arm just before reaching the over-center position whereupon initiating of the next cocking cycle throws the target. A power train consists of three equal-sized gears mounted on three parallel shafts to throw the targets and to oscillate the housing. The magazine includes a ramp and cam means by which the entire column of targets is lowered by gravity prior to having springbiased fingers engage the second target from the bottom and having the lower-most target fall onto a predetermined drop pad on a target launching plate, which pad location does not change regardless of the position of the oscillating housing and launching plate. A scotch yoke assembly is utilized in translating rotary shaft motion to symmetrical reciprocating motion to oscillate the housing.

Abstract: A target throwing apparatus in which a revolving magazine having a number of stacks of targets is independently and fixedly supported relative to an oscillating target throwing housing. A cocking mechanism stops the throwing arm just before reaching the over-center position whereupon initiating of the next cocking cycle throws the target. A power train consists of three equal-sized gears mounted on three parallel shafts to throw the targets and to oscillate the housing. The magazine includes a ramp and cam by which the entire column of targets is lowered by gravity prior to having springbiased fingers engage the second target from the bottom and having the lower-most target fall onto a predetermined drop pad on a target launching plate, which pad location does not change regardless of the position of the oscillating housing and launching plate. A scotch yoke assembly is utilized in translating rotary shaft motion to symmetrical reciprocating motion to oscillate the housing.

Abstract: A system for transferring the forces between reciprocably mounted firearm action bars (and a bolt assembly connected thereto) and an action spring mounted in the gun stock. A flexible wire link connects the action spring and the action bars so that rearward movement of the action bars to the breech open position causes biasing of the action spring whereupon the action spring now urges the action bars forwardly to breech closed position.

Abstract: A transmission photocathode comprising a crystal substrate transparent to the radiation to be detected, at least one epitaxial crystalline intermediate layer having a lattice constant close to that of the detector layer and transparent to the radiation to be detected, and a p-type group III-V compound detector layer. Preferably the intermediate layer is p-type.