Abstract: A kit for facilitating the removal of an engine block from a vehicle by a single mechanic, including a connection plate, wherein the connection plate further includes at generally flat plate member having a first side and an oppositely disposed, generally parallel second side, a plurality of apertures formed through the generally flat plate member, a swivel connector operationally connected to the first side, and at least one sleeve member for receiving an elongated manipulation member operationally connected to the first side. The kit further includes a plurality of bolts for threadedly engaging bolt holes in an engine block and an elongated manipulation member for engaging the at least one sleeve member. wherein at least some of the apertures are positioned to match preexisting bolt holes in an engine block.

Abstract: A method for reducing the molecular weight of olefin copolymers comprises contacting an olefin copolymer and a base oil containing less than about 0.05 wt. % sulfur in the presence of oxygen and at a temperature of at least about 60° C.

Abstract: A cargo conveyor system (10) having a receiving platform (20) for receiving cargo containers (138) conveyed through a loading door (16) in an aircraft fuselage (14), and movable between a lower inclined position and a vertically raised, horizontally level position; a first roller platform (22) positioned at an upper horizontal level that is substantially coplanar with the vertically raised, horizontally level position, the first roller platform being adapted for lateral movement in the cargo hold (12) between a first position and a second position; and a second roller platform (24) vertically movable between an intermediate horizontal level position vertically below the first roller platform (22) and the upper horizontal level when the first roller platform (22) is in the second position. A lug (130) is contacted by the first roller platform (22) during lateral movement and moves a rod (128) to raise the second roller platform (24) to the upper horizontal level.

Abstract: A platform conveyor system (21) for changing the direction of cargo containers (27) at the entryway (17) of the lower lobe compartment (11) of an aircraft fuselage (13) includes a plurality of lateral conveyors (25a, 25b and 25c). During loading the lateral conveyors (25a, 25b and 25c) move cargo containers (27) through the entryway (17) to a position above a pair of longitudinal conveyors (33 and 35). After a cargo container (27) is positioned above the longitudinal conveyors (33 and 35), the lateral conveyors (25a, 25b and 25c) are deenergized, and the longitudinal conveyors (33 and 35) are raised and energized. The longitudinal conveyors (33 and 35) move the cargo container (27) onto another conveyor mechanism that moves the cargo container (27) to its final destination in the lower lobe compartment (11) of the aircraft fuselage ( 13). After the cargo container (27) leaves the platform the longitudinal conveyors (33 and 35) are lowered.

Abstract: A modular cargo loading and unloading system for installation in the lower lobe compartment of an aircraft is disclosed. The system includes a doorway transfer unit (17) and a plurality of longitudinal units (19). Each of the units includes conveyor belts for supporting and moving cargo containers. The doorway transfer unit (19) includes perpendicular conveyor belts (35, 37) that are selectively raised, lowered and powered to change the direction of cargo container movement at the entryway of the lower lobe compartment. The longitudinal units (19) include powered belts (51) that move the cargo containers to and from their destinations in the lower lobe compartment. A quick-change mechanism that attaches the modular units to the cargo tie-down receptacles located in the deck of the lower lobe compartment allows the units to be quickly installed and removed.

Abstract: A receptacle (10) is incorporated into the floor (2) of an aircraft cargo compartment. Receptacle (10) has a socket (12) that receives a head (30) of a stud (24). Shaft (26) of stud (24) extends through panel (6). Nut (70) is threadedly tightened onto shaft (26) to secure panel (6) thereto. Nut (70) has a socket (80) isolated from threaded hole (72) that engages shaft (26). Socket (80) is substantially identical to socket (12). A second stud (48) is engaged in socket (80) and in turn engages cargo restraining means.

Abstract: A test stop assembly (40) for cooperative engagement with an oxygen box door (14) and an actuatable latching mechanism therefor (24) is comprised of a mounting member (42) for securing the assembly in proximate engagement with an actuator member (44) for the latching mechanism; a reciprocable, selectively rotatable stem (46) received within a barrel (48) on the mounting member; a biasing member (68) for maintaining the stem intermediate upper and lower limits of travel in a static, normal position; an eccentric stop member (86) borne upon the distal end of the stem disposed for projection into a mating aperture (92) in the door; a longitudinal guide slot (74) and a transverse guide slot (76) for receiving a guide tab (82) on the stem; and a pivotal latching lever (94) disposed intermediate the actuator and the latching mechanism for transferring an unlatching force from the actuator to the latch to open the door and for transferring a reset force from the eccentric stop member to the actuator in order to rese