Abstract: A system for the hookup of either a manned or unmanned vehicle with a second vehicle which may be refueling. These vehicles may be both airborne, one airborne and the other on the ground or both on the ground. A probe extending from a first vehicle which may be refueled is joined to a paradrogue or “flycatcher” at the end of a boom on a second vehicle which may be a refueling vehicle. In bringing the probe into the paradrogue an optical sensor on one of the vehicles is employed in conjunction with optical beacons on the other vehicle with the sensor measuring the relative motion between the probe and the paradrogue and generating a control signal for controlling motion of the probe relative to the paradrogue. The positioning of the probe relative to the paradrogue is accurately controlled during the fueling operation by a reeled cable mechanism utilizing a reel which is driven to wind one end of the cable there around to retain the cable in a tensioned state.

Abstract: Negative surface relief diffractive optical elements (218) are supported or formed at interior surfaces of injection molding molds (200, 916, 1002) for wireless communication device housing parts (502). Such injection molding molds are used to making housing parts that include integrally molded surface relief diffractive optical elements (504) e.g., holograms. Such diffractive optical elements can be used to convey information or for decorative effects. The negative surface relief holograms can be mechanically mounted or formed on the interior surfaces by exposing a resist on the interior surfaces to a holographic light field or a succession of laser interference patterns, and there after developing and using the resist as an etch mask.

Abstract: A device which contains a combination of a writing implement, stylus, or turning tool on one end and a turning tool rod on the other. The device contains a hollow casing, a forward end tip containing a central passageway for extension and retraction of a forward work piece and a rearward tip containing a central passageway for extension and retraction of a turning tool rod. The forward work piece is reversible and contains a writing point or a turning tool. The turning tool rod is reversible and contains a turning tool at each end. One device contains a single extension/extraction slot having forward, medial, and rearward openings or notches. In this alternative, the device contains actuator guide pins or latch pins which allow only the forward work piece, only the tool rod, or neither of these to be extended at any one time. Alternatively, the device contains forward and rearward extension/retraction slots, each having forward and rearward openings or notches.

Abstract: A device which contains a combination of a writing implement or turning tool on one end and a turning tool on the other. The device contains a hollow casing, a forward end tip containing a central passageway for extension and retraction of the writing implement or turning tool on one end of the casing and a rearward tip containing a central passageway for the extension and retraction of the turning tool rod at the other end of the casing. The turning tool may be a Phillips head screw driver, a flat head screwdriver, a torx, or an Allen wrench. The turning tool rod is reversible and contains, e.g., a flat head screwdriver on one end and a Phillips head screwdriver on the other end. The device contains a slideable extension/retraction mechanism which allows only the writing implement, only the tool rod, or neither of these to be exposed at any one time. The tool rod is prevented from turning relative to the casing.

Abstract: A refueling tank has a telescopic refueling probe formed by a plurality of telescoping tubes which are actuable for extension and retraction from an existing pylon mounted jettisonable external fuel tank on the wing of an aircraft. The telescopic drive action is achieved by a drive mechanism including a motor and a jack screw mechanism which operates to extend and retract the telescoping tubes slidably mounted, one on the other. The probe when fully retracted is completely enclosed within the associated fuel tank assembly resulting in no additional drag or lift on the aircraft and keeping the probe concealed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying textile treatment finishing agents to garments or garment work pieces is provided. The apparatus includes a rotating drum and a nozzle for generating a fine mist or fog of textile treatment agents inside the rotating drum. The apparatus can be constructed as a dedicated processing machine, or a conventional, industrial washer or dryer can be fitted with an appropriate nozzle and feed lines to provide a dual purpose machine which can be used for its originally intended purpose, and can be selectively used for applying textile treatment agents. Uniform coverage of the surface of the garment is assured by tumbling the garments through the fog created by the nozzle means. By controlling the size of the droplets, and the time during which mist or fog is generated, the amount of chemical agent absorbed by the garments can be controlled.

Abstract: An improved compact container for the storage and dispensing of loose cosmetic powder is provided. The container includes a base portion for accommodating and storing loose cosmetic powder. A retainer mateably engages an opening defined by the base portion. The retainer includes a lower perforated panel which provides for a controlled dispensing of the loose powder and an upper closure panel which folds over downward and closes the lower perforated panel to seal the powder below the upper closure panel when the compact is not in use. The design of the retainer also enables an applicator or powder brush to be stored on top of the container below the cover or top of the compact container to provide a compact and convenient kit for the storage, dispensing and use of loose cosmetic powder.

Abstract: A cam actuated control device (10) is provided. The control device (10) includes at least two momentary switches (13, 14) which are surface mounted on a circuit substrate (12). An actuating member (20) having a contoured cam surface (25) is movably positioned proximate to the switches (13, 14) such that movement of the actuating member (20) selectively actuates the switches (13, 14) to produce a binary encoded output.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying textile treatment finishing agents to garments or garment work pieces is provided. The apparatus includes a rotating drum and a nozzle for generating a fine mist or fog of textile treatment agents inside the rotating drum. The apparatus can be constructed as a dedicated processing machine, or a conventional, industrial washer or dryer can be fitted with an appropriate nozzle and feed lines to provide a dual purpose machine which can be used for its originally intended purpose, and can be selectively used for applying textile treatment agents. Uniform coverage of the surface of the garment is assured by tumbling the garments through the fog created by the nozzle means. By controlling the size of the droplets, and the time during which mist or fog is generated, the amount of chemical agent absorbed by the garments can be controlled.

Abstract: A display package for a cosmetic case having a base containing a cosmetic product and a cover pivotally joined to the base includes a support backing, a pre-formed blister mounted on the backing, and a tongue or strip extending from the blister for securing the case to the support backing. The blister has a main blister portion which is raised from the backing, and an edge flange joined to the main blister portion and secured to the backing. The main blister portion has an open side and defines a pocket for receiving the base of the cosmetic case. The tongue extends through a clearance between the cover and base and has an end portion secured to the backing. The tongue prevents removal of the cosmetic case from the pre-formed blister through its open side. A single strip of flexible, transparent material may be used to form the main blister portion, tongue, and a pair of opposing edge flanges.

Abstract: A display package for a cosmetic case having a base containing a cosmetic product and a cover pivotally joined to the base includes a support backing, and first and second pre-formed blisters mounted on the backing. The first blister has a main blister portion which is raised from the backing, and an edge flange joined to the main blister portion and secured to the backing. The main blister portion has an open side and defines a pocket for receiving the base of the cosmetic case. The second pre-formed blister has a main blister portion which is raised from the backing and an edge flange joined to the main blister portion and secured to the backing. The second pre-formed blister is situated on the backing adjacent to the open side of the first pre-formed blister such that the second pre-formed blister forms an obstruction to the removal of the cosmetic case from the first pre-formed blister through its open side.

Abstract: A display package for a cosmetic case having a base containing a cosmetic product and a cover pivotally joined to the base includes a support backing, and first and second pre-formed blisters mounted on the backing. The first blister has a main blister portion which is raised from the backing, and an edge flange joined to the main blister portion and secured to the backing. The main blister portion has an open side and defines a pocket for receiving the base of the cosmetic case. The second pre-formed blister has a main blister portion which is raised from the backing an an edge flange joined to the main blister portion and secured to the backing. The second pre-formed blister is situated on the backing adjacent to the open side of the first pre-formed blister such that the second pre-formed blister forms an obstruction to the removal of the cosmetic case from the first pre-formed blister through its open side.

Abstract: A valve seat (28) having a generally saddle-shaped, eccentric surface (52); a groove (50) of constant depth and width formed in the eccentric surface, having sidewalls (70) perpendicular to the eccentric surface and a base (72) parallel to the eccentric surface; and a flexible O-ring (54) retained by friction within the groove. The groove sidewalls and base have a surface finish in the range of about 32 to 125, which provides sufficient smoothness to retain the O-ring in the required non-planar shape.The valve seat groove (50) can be produced according to the disclosed method, which is preferably implemented in a numerically controlled four-axis horizontal milling tool system. The valve seat part (100) is mounted in a fixture (102) on a rotary table (104) such that the part axis (56) is aligned with the longitudinal axis (Z) of the tool (106).

Abstract: A valve seat (28) having a generally saddle-shaped, eccentric surface (52); a groove (50) of constant depth and width formed in the eccentric surface, having sidewalls (70) perpendicular to the eccentric surface and a base (72) parallel to the eccentric surface; and a flexible O-ring (54) retained by friction within the groove. The groove sidewalls and base have a surface finish in the range of about 32 to 125, which provides sufficient smoothness to retain the O-ring in the required non-planar shape.The valve seat groove (50) can be produced according to the disclosed method, which is preferably implemented in a numerically controlled four-axis horizontal milling tool system. The valve seat part (100) is mounted in a fixture (102) on a rotary table (104) such that the part axis (56) is aligned with the longitudinal axis (Z) of the tool (106).

Abstract: A multi-story lift device, fixed to a trailer for over-the-road travel to and from a job site, particularly for use in the construction industry and related trades. The trailer mounted lift device is adapted for transportation by automotive vehicles such as a passenger car, pick-up truck, etc., and includes rigid, lift guide beams, pivotally movable relative to the trailer from an inclined angle at which the total height of the structure is within the legal limit for over-the-road travel, to an elevated, generally vertical position to accommodate movement of a lift platform from ground level to elevations generally ranging from two building levels up to a practical limit, five to six building levels, for example.