Abstract: A reinforced composite system for constructing insulated concrete structures comprising, panels having a foam plastic core between outside and inside reinforcement layers, reinforcement layers substantially strengthen the panels during material handling and construction, greatly reducing deflection of the panels between studs when placing concrete allowing walls to be filled in one lift. Panels are placed horizontally in an opposing and parallel spaced-apart relation. Opposing panels are placed end to end in rows and stacked vertically, rows of panels being staggered from each other so panel ends in adjacent rows do not line up vertically. Vertical studs are embedded in panels extending the full height of the panels, each stud having a flange for receiving mechanical fasteners and groove for receiving spreaders. A plurality of spreaders at each stud location extend between opposing panels and slidably engaging the studs in opposing panels.

Abstract: A flexible manufacturing press assembly for the processing of sheet material through punching and forming operations having a plurality of tool assemblies of which each, in turn, group and support a plurality of processing tools. Each tool assembly has a punch magazine, a die block, and a stripper plate for processing the sheet material in the manner of a Class A die. A sheet material positioning assembly clamps the sheet material and positions it within a two-axis plane adjacent the tool assemblies. A punching head assembly, supported by the sheet material positioning assembly, positions a punching head adjacent the grouped tool supports.

Abstract: A reinforced composite system for constructing insulated concrete structures comprising, panels having a foam plastic core between outside and inside reinforcement layers, reinforcement layers substantially strengthen the panels during material handling and construction, greatly reducing deflection of the panels between studs when placing concrete allowing walls to be filled in one lift. Panels are placed horizontally in an opposing and parallel spaced-apart relation. Opposing panels are placed end to end in rows and stacked vertically, rows of panels being staggered from each other so panel ends in adjacent rows do not line up vertically. Vertical studs are embedded in panels extending the full height of the panels, each stud having a flange for receiving mechanical fasteners and groove for receiving spreaders. A plurality of spreaders at each stud location extend between opposing panels and slidably engaging the studs in opposing panels.

Abstract: A system for constructing insulated concrete structures comprising panels molded from a closed cell foam plastic, with a facing material attached to the outside surface of panels adding substantial strength to panels during material handling and construction, providing a substrate for finish materials and adding UV resistance to panel surfaces. Panels are placed horizontally in an opposing and parallel spaced-apart relationship. Vertical studs are embedded in panels extending the full height of the panels, each stud has a flange and groove connected with a web. Spreaders slide vertically into the grooves of studs in opposing panels creating a form with a cavity between panels. Each spreader has opposing flanges connected by horizontal members, horizontal members having multiple formations, thus when spreaders are stacked the formations compliment each other allowing wall reinforcing to be locked in any preferred location. A chase way is provided in panels to accommodate electrical wiring.

Abstract: A system for constructing insulated concrete structures comprising panels molded from a closed cell foam plastic, with a facing material attached to the outside surface of panels adding substantial strength to panels during material handling and construction, providing a substrate for finish materials and adding UV resistance to panel surfaces. Panels are placed horizontally in an opposing and parallel spaced-apart relationship. Vertical studs are embedded in panels extending the full height of the panels, each stud has a flange and groove connected with a web. Spreaders slide vertically into the grooves of studs in opposing panels creating a form with a cavity between panels. Each spreader has opposing flanges connected by horizontal members, horizontal members having multiple formations, thus when spreaders are stacked the formations compliment each other allowing wall reinforcing to be locked in any preferred location. A chase way is provided in panels to accommodate electrical wiring.

Abstract: A flexible manufacturing press assembly for the processing of sheet material through punching and forming operations having a plurality of tool assemblies of which each, in turn, group and support a plurality of processing tools. Each tool assembly has a punch magazine, a die block, and a stripper plate for processing the sheet material in the manner of a Class A die. A sheet material positioning assembly clamps the sheet material and positions it within a two-axis plane adjacent the tool assemblies. A punching head assembly, supported by the sheet material positioning assembly, positions a punching head adjacent the grouped tool supports.

Abstract: A linear punch press for punching sheet material is formed by an X axis central support frame having a coextensive laterally spaced parallel support table on either side. Medically located relative to its ends the central frame supports a punch station including fixed position punch and die adaptors which respectively support a cooperating punch and die. A workpiece supporting and positioning frame is longitudinally slidably supported by the central frame and in turn supports a punch head movable longitudinally of the central frame within the workpiece frame. A Y axis conveyor drive extends there between and is slidably supported at one end by the respective support table and is connected at its other end with the workpiece support frame for moving a workpiece transversely through the central support frame.

Abstract: A water drip device used for providing intermittent or continuous watering of row crops, such as vegetables, fruits and other plants and enhancing crop growth. The water drip device is made of plastic tape adapted for burial along the length of a crop row. One end of the device is connected to a main water supply source, and the device is constructed to provide water at a reduced water pressure so that water drips or weeps into the ground adjacent a plant or plant seed to avoid soil erosion and plant damage.

Abstract: A clamp for closing blood vessels and the like is a tapered flat envelope of impermeable plastics film with an inlet tube at its wider end for inflating the envelope and a transverse seal limiting the inflatable region. The other end is tapered and is non-inflatable. It can be tucked under a transverse strip to secure the clamp on a blood vessel. The envelope is widened under the transverse strip and also at the transverse seal to hold the narrow end in place under the strip.

Abstract: A vascular clamp for use in surgery has a body in the form of a tapering flexible envelope, with an inlet tube at the broader end. An external strip at the broader end provides a slot through which the tail of the envelope can be threaded after passing it around the vessel. The envelope is then inflated, e.g. by a syringe, to compress the vessel. A tap closes the inlet tube after inflation, and can be operated to partially deflate the envelope and so check for leaks of blood. The disclosure also includes a method of using the vascular clamp for occluding a blood vessel.

Abstract: A solar heating unit having a thin metal sheet with multiple parallel ribs pressed into the sheet to form fluid conducting channels. The channeled sheet is sealed to a rigid backing panel, to which are secured inlet and outlet pipes extending across the opposite ends of the channels, with slots through the pipes and backing panel to communicate with all of the channels at each end. The assembly is mounted in an insulated housing with the channeled metal sheet exposed, and is enclosed by a transparent glazing panel or window.