Abstract: An apparatus for a randomized answer generator toy having a spherical and alternately a substantially prolate spheroid shaped housing. The housing has an outer perimeter and an inner chamber. A transparent display window and a push button is disposed upon the housing. A stitching and alternately a groove is disposed upon the outer perimeter and is configured to increase a user's grip about the toy. A randomizer mechanism is disposed within the inner chamber. An answer display having a plurality of predefined answer images is disposed on the randomizer mechanism. Each of the push button, the randomizer mechanism, and the answer display are in operational communication. The answer display is activated upon depression of the push button. Wherein, one of the answer images is positioned in the inner chamber proximal the display window upon activation of the answer display and is visible through the transparent display window.

Abstract: An apparatus for sensing operational status of a system including a television set includes a reference source, means for determining a level of operation of the system, and means for comparing the level of operation of the system to the reference source.

Abstract: A split seal assembly comprising a seal gland and spool are disclosed to retrofit a packed seal around a shaft.

Abstract: A communications system for use in a coaxial cable data transmission system such as in a hotel/motel system between a central processor and a room and the room and appliances within the room wherein frequency shift key modulation of a high frequency signal is used for communication between the central processor and the rooms and amplitude shift key modulation of a low frequency signal is utilized for communication within the room between the in-room controller and appliances within the room. In addition, the system also utilizes a serial interface input/output card in the central processor which detects the quality of the signal coming from each room in regard to frequency, signal level and deviation and stores those signals for maintenance purposes. Also, the system provides for long distance interrogation of the central processor over telephone lines so that the hotel/motel operating system may be reviewed from a remote distance.

Abstract: Mechanism for taking stacks of hamburger patties from a bottom-fed stacker and depositing them within a container in stacked alignment.

Abstract: An improved window gasket assembly with an integral living hinge member and the apparatus and associated method for reaction injection molding and bonding such assemblies, as well as other molded articles, are disclosed. The gasket is preferably integrally molded from an elastomeric material such as urethane, and at least a portion of which is simultaneously bonded onto at least one substantially transparent window panel. The gasket and window assembly can then be mounted and bonded or secured directly to a vehicle body panel opening, for example, with adhesives, thereby eliminating the need for discrete mechanical fasteners, with at least one window panel being hingedly and pivotally attached to said vehicle body panel.

Abstract: A flexible coated abrasive product particularly for belts heavy duty grinding includes a backsize containing microballoons to improve the durability of the product in use and to aid in the making of lapped belt joints in the backing.