Abstract: A stowable computer workstation (“SCW”) for a workplace within a vehicle is described, where the workplace has an inner sidewall of the vehicle. The SCW may include a video display mount assembly and a deployment support attached to the video display mount assembly. The deployment support is configured to deploy and stow the video display mount assembly against the inner sidewall and the deployment support is secured to the inner sidewall.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the first blocking mechanics training system is configured to be worn by a user to develop blocking skills and counter a tendency toward improperly upwardly lifting the chin resulting in a potentially dangerous injury. In one embodiment, the first blocking mechanics training system includes a helmet and a resistance band configured to operatively connect to the helmet and the user. In one embodiment, the second blocking mechanics training system is configured to be worn by a user to develop blocking skills and counter a tendency toward improperly upwardly lifting the throwing hand resulting in a potentially dangerous injury. In one embodiment, the second blocking mechanics training system includes a mitt and a strap having a loop member configured to engage with the user's wrist.

Abstract: A method to improve the function and performance of the mushroom bed which comprises nutritionally supplementing the mushroom bed by mixing very small amounts of carboxylic acid salts into the casing layer or on the surface of the compost in close proximity to the casing layer of chalk and peat soils as commercially utilized. The salt may be derived from an aliphatic, alicyclic, heterocyclic or aromatic carboxylic acid and mixtures thereof. The cations may include potassium magnesium and preferably calcium and mixtures thereof for both casing additions and compost surface application. For compost surface additions only, ammonia and organic amines may also be used as cations. The carboxylic salts may be mixed with other nutrient substances to further improve performance.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the first blocking mechanics training system is configured to be worn by a user to develop blocking skills and counter a tendency toward improperly upwardly lifting the chin resulting in a potentially dangerous injury. In one embodiment, the first blocking mechanics training system includes a helmet and a resistance band configured to operatively connect to the helmet and the user. In one embodiment, the second blocking mechanics training system is configured to be worn by a user to develop blocking skills and counter a tendency toward improperly upwardly lifting the throwing hand resulting in a potentially dangerous injury. In one embodiment, the second blocking mechanics training system includes a mitt and a strap having a loop member configured to engage with the user's wrist.

Abstract: A method to improve the function and performance of the mushroom bed which comprises nutritionally supplementing the mushroom bed by mixing very small amounts of carboxylic acid salts into the casing layer or on the surface of the compost in close proximity to the casing layer of chalk and peat soils as commercially utilized. The salt may be derived from an aliphatic, alicyclic, heterocyclic or aromatic carboxylic acid and mixtures thereof. The cations may include potassium magnesium and preferably calcium and mixtures thereof for both casing additions and compost surface application. For compost surface additions only, ammonia and organic amines may also be used as cations. The carboxylic salts may be mixed with other nutrient substances to further improve performance.

Abstract: A charged particle energy analyzer (FIG. 1) comprises a source of electrons 1 and inner and outer cylinders (2,3) arranged concentrically about a longitudinal axis (z—z). Electrical potential applied to the outer cylinder (3) creates an electrostatic field between the cylinders (2,3) defined by equipotentials which are symmetrical about the longitudinal axis z—z and increase linearly in the longitudinal direction and logarithmically in the radial direction. Electrons having different energies are focused by the electrostatic field at discrete positions spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction. Also described is a charged particle energy analyzer (FIG. 6) in which electrons having different energies are fcoused by the electrostatic field at discrete positions at a surface transverse to the longitudinal axis. Both analysers may operate in the second-order focusing mode.

Abstract: A magnetic immersion lens has inner and outer pole-pieces arranged symmetrically about a longitudinal axis X-X of the lens, the inner pole piece having a through-bore and the lens producing a magnetic imaging field for directing along the through-bore secondary electrons emitted from a specimen positioned in front of the inner pole-piece. The lens has an axially-symmetric detection arrangement located within the through-bore.

Abstract: Spray cooled side wall and tap hole cover for an eccentric bottom tap (EBT) electric furnace which is unitary, i.e. one-piece, and has an inter-connected coolant supply and inter-connected spent coolant drain.

Abstract: Jet nozzle for providing a solid cone jet having a housing with a cylindrical bore with different sized removeable caps at each end, one cap having an outwardly flaring nozzle portion and the other cap having an inner surface with discrete raised portions. A washer with an integral key is provided to engage a notch as the fluid inlet means for the nozzle to lock the nozzle in a pre-determined orientation.

Abstract: Spray cooled roof assembly for a metallurgical vessel, e.g. an electric arc furnace, comprising two spray cooled components, one of which covers a major portion of the furnace, and the other component of the roof assembly having an integral spray cooled extension for the removal of heated gases from the furnace.

Abstract: A battery attachment apparatus (201) for attaching a battery (200) to an electronic device (100) includes a fixed latch arrangement and a contact arrangement. The fixed latch arrangement is carried on the electronic device (100) and the battery (200). The contact arrangement has a flat contact (220) carried on the battery (200) and a spring contact (310) carried on the electronic device (100). Upon mating the flat and spring contacts (220 and 310), the spring contact (310) deflects and urges the battery (200) into engagement with the fixed latch arrangement, thereby, securing attachment of the battery (200) and electrically connecting the battery (200) to the electronic device (100).

Abstract: Two component spray cooled roof for electric furnaces to accommodate off-center electrode positions.

Abstract: A low-friction, axially extensible strut, automatically lockable in both tension and compression, for use as a secondary load path in helicopter main rotor force measurement systems.

Abstract: Gas purification processes for removing hydrogen sulphide (H.sub.2 S) from a foul gas stream, such as coal carbonization gases, involving a circulating liquid reagent in which the H.sub.2 S is absorbed and converted to sulphur which is recovered and the reagent regenerated and recycled exhibit progressive deterioration of the circulating reagent due to contamination by process by-products. The invention provides a method of decontaminating such a circulating reagent by subjecting a bled-off sidestream to high temperature hydrolysis, so producing gaseous products recyclable to the foul gas stream. Solid products may also be produced which may be recycled to the reagent, perhaps after high-temperature reduction.

Abstract: In an offset lithographic printing machine a recess is provided in the offset blanket in a position such that when the recess is at the nip between the blanket cylinder and the printing plate cylinder the recess is in registry with a part of the non-printing area of the printing plate. The amount of water on that part of the non-printing area is then determined as, for example, a function of the amount of radiation reflected by that part.