Abstract: Apparatus for extruding an elongated article comprising a die having an opening therethrough; an extruder for discharging extrudable material through said die opening; structure for rotational movement between said die and said extruder so as to provide said elongated article having a rotational profile.

Abstract: A new device incorporated in an arrow causes the arrow to spin as it leaves the bow. The arrow spin device comprises a screw shaft which is cylindrical at the leading and trailing ends thereof and inserted in the posterior end of the arrow shaft. A rotary spin is imparted to the arrow shaft about its longitudinal axis at initial bow string release by engagement of the screw shaft with a guide integral with the arrow shaft. As the screw shaft becomes fully inserted into the arrow shaft in response to the bow string's force, the arrow shaft becomes free to rotate about anterior and posterior cylindrical surfaces on the screw shaft. Upon release from the bow string, the arrow shaft is rotating and the arrow will travel faster and with less deviation by virtue of the ballistic spin imparted. This spin allows the arrow to avoid the need for external fletching.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for fabricating a laminate product having a pair of sheet materials spaced by a plurality of flexible parallel vanes which are secured to the sheet material so that planar movement of the sheet materials in opposite directions cause the vanes to shift between open and closed positions. The vane material is formed from a web of material by dyeing the material, drying the dyed material, applying spaced longitudinally extending lines of adhesive on opposite faces of the material, and cutting the material into a plurality of side-by-side strips with each strip having a bead of adhesive on each face and along opposite side edges. The cut material with adhesive applied thereto is taken up on a transfer roll and moved to a vane/strip handling station where the strips of material are processed and delivered to a laminating station in parallel overlapping relationship with each other.

Abstract: In one aspect the present invention describes an electronic circuit for transmitting voice packet data over a wireless network with an upstream transmission mode and a downstream transmission mode. The circuit comprises a first phase-lock loop (PLL) for locking a first clock to a time stamp signal, wherein the first clock synchronizes upstream data transmission over the wireless network; and a second PLL for locking a second clock to the time stamp signal, wherein the second clock is used for sampling voice data for downstream voice data transmission over the wireless network.

Abstract: A network gateway is configured to facilitate on line and off line bi-directional communication between a number of near end data and telephony devices with far end data termination devices via a hybrid fiber coaxial network and a cable modem termination system. The described network gateway combines a QAM receiver, a transmitter, a DOCSIS MAC, a CPU, a voice and audio processor, a voice synchronizer, an Ethernet MAC, and a USB controller to provide high performance and robust operation.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for fabricating a laminate product having a pair of sheet materials spaced by a plurality of flexible parallel vanes which are secured to the sheet material so that planar movement of the sheet materials in opposite directions cause the vanes to shift between open and closed positions. The vane material is formed from a web of material by dyeing the material, drying the dyed material, applying spaced longitudinally extending lines of adhesive on opposite faces of the material, and cutting the material into a plurality of side-by-side strips with each strip having a bead of adhesive on each face and along opposite side edges. The cut material with adhesive applied thereto is taken up on a transfer roll and moved to a vane/strip handling station where the strips of material are processed and delivered to a laminating station in parallel overlapping relationship with each other.

Abstract: A new device incorporated in an arrow causes the arrow to spin as it leaves the bow. The arrow spin device comprises a screw shaft which is cylindrical at the leading and trailing ends thereof and inserted in the posterior end of the arrow shaft. A rotary spin is imparted to the arrow shaft about its longitudinal axis at initial bow string release by engagement of the screw shaft with a guide integral with the arrow shaft. As the screw shaft becomes fully inserted into the arrow shaft in response to the bow string's force, the arrow shaft becomes free to rotate about anterior and posterior cylindrical surfaces on the screw shaft. Upon release from the bow string, the arrow shaft is rotating and the arrow will travel faster and with less deviation by virtue of the ballistic spin imparted. This spin allows the arrow to avoid the need for external fletching.

Abstract: A rotary machine tool holder has therein intermediate its ends a plurality of balancing screws that are mounted in internally threaded blind bores that extend part way into the holder from equi-angularly spaced points about an outer peripheral surface formed on the holder intermediate its ends, and coaxially of an axial bore in the holder. The screws are adjustable along axes disposed substantially tangentially of the axial bore of the holder, and are prevented from projecting radially beyond the outer peripheral surface of the holder by a plurality of cap screws removably mounted in the holder to have the heads thereof restrict the extent to which the balancing screws can be adjusted toward the outer surface of the holder.

Abstract: A network gateway is configured to facilitate on line and off line bi-directional communication between a number of near end data and telephony devices with far end data termination devices via a hybrid fiber coaxial network and a cable modem termination system. The described network gateway combines a QAM receiver, a transmitter, a DOCSIS MAC, a CPU, a voice and audio processor, a voice synchronizer, an Ethernet MAC, and a USB controller to provide high performance and robust operation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: Apparatus for extruding an elongated article comprising a die having an opening therethrough; an extruder for discharging extrudable material through said die opening; structure for rotational movement between said die and said extruder so as to provide said elongated article having a rotational profile.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for fabricating a laminate product having a pair of sheet materials spaced by a plurality of flexible parallel vanes which are secured to the sheet material so that planar movement of the sheet materials in opposite directions cause the vanes to shift between open and closed positions. The vane material is formed from a web of material by dyeing the material, drying the dyed material, applying spaced longitudinally extending lines of adhesive on opposite faces of the material, and cutting the material into a plurality of side-by-side strips with each strip having a bead of adhesive on each face and along opposite side edges. The cut material with adhesive applied thereto is taken up on a transfer roll and moved to a vane/strip handling station where the strips of material are processed and delivered to a laminating station in parallel overlapping relationship with each other.

Abstract: A coupler and a method for securing foam tube insulation elements to one another for pipes, comprising of a strip having a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface may have a series of tab-like projections that define openings between the top surface and the bottom surface. The top surface may also have a series of teeth.

Abstract: A floatable lounger includes a first buoyancy means; second buoyancy means spaced from said first buoyancy means; first and second extending means; and headrest rotatable about said first extending means between a first stored position and a second operable position. The floatable lounger provides for a simpler construction for a floating lounger with excellent buoyancy.

Abstract: A method for applying a closing tape to an extruded foam article is disclosed. The tape is applied immediately after the article is extruded and while the article is still subject to shrinkage, which is common with extruded foamed products. The tape is prestressed and is of a material to alleviate the problems associated with shrinkage. This method is particularly appropriate for applying a closing tape to an extruded polyethylene pipe insulation product which has been longitudinally slit to allow the pipe to be located interior to the insulation. The tape has one side attached to one side of the slit with the other portion of the tape being positioned for closing the slit by engaging the opposite side of the slit. A pressure sensitive adhesive is provided on the tape and a release liner protects the adhesive on the other portion of the tape.

Abstract: A method for applying a closing tape to an extruded foam article is disclosed. The tape is applied immediately after the article is extruded and while the article is still subject to shrinkage, which is common with extruded foamed products. The tape is prestressed and is of a material to alleviate the problems associated with shrinkage. This method is particularly appropriate for applying a closing tape to an extruded polyethylene pipe insulation product which has been longitudinally slit to allow the pipe to be located interior to the insulation. The tape has one side attached to one side of the slit with the other portion of the tape being positioned for closing the slit by engaging the opposite side of the slit. A pressure sensitive adhesive is provided on the tape and a release liner protects the adhesive on the other portion of the tape.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for the continuous cutting of a generally cylindrical rod from soft flexible polymeric foam slabs is disclosed.