Abstract: A method for using a cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. The method includes using the apparatus for retaining the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder perform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable.

Abstract: A method for using a cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. The method includes using the apparatus for retaining the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder preform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable.

Abstract: A cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. A method for using the apparatus retains the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder preform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable.

Abstract: A cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. A method for using the apparatus retains the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder preform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable.

Abstract: A body protector for being custom fitted to a body part to be protected formed of a flexible garment member shaped to lie over the body part to be protected. The garment member is made with two spaced, inner and outer sheets of material forming an inner pocket between the layers. An opening for access into the pocket is formed along at least one of said edges and includes a closure fastener for opening and closing the opening. An insert made with a moisture curable, resin impregnated material is shaped to fit into and dimensionally conform to the pocket to provide a rigid barrier for the body part when the resin is hardened. Straps are provided to secure the protector to the user.

Abstract: A security system with a driver circuit for energizing a solenoid actuated locking device. The circuit can include a microprocessor, a battery power supply, a boosting circuit and an energy storage circuit. The battery voltage can be stepped up by the boosting circuit and the stepped up voltage can be stored in the energy storage circuit. A solenoid driver circuit including a plurality of transistors arranged in an H-bridge configuration supply energy from the storage circuit to the solenoid under control of the microprocessor. The security system can be retrofited or is factory installable, and is particularly adapted for roll down doors and enclosures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a driver circuit for energizing a solenoid actuated locking device. The circuit is adapted to include a microprocessor, a battery power supply, a boosting circuit and an energy storage circuit. The battery voltage is stepped up by the boosting circuit and the stepped up voltage is stored in the energy storage circuit. A solenoid driver circuit including a plurality of transistors arranged in an H-bridge configuration supply energy from the storage circuit to the solenoid under control of the microprocessor.

Abstract: An adjustable chest protector to prevent athletic injuries, particularly in baseball. The chest protector is C-shaped in a horizontal plane and designed to fit comfortably and unnoticeably underneath clothing of the user. It is also designed to allow free, unhindered movement by the athlete. The chest protector nevertheless is strong enough to prevent potentially fatal injuries. A portion of the protector is contoured convexly away from the user to assume the natural shape of the user's hemithorax.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring a functional package from a jack-up rig to a fixed platform is provided. A functional package comprising a drilling package, a construction crane, a rocket launch module, or other heavy apparatus may be directly placed upon a fixed platform without exceeding the load bearing limits of a fixed platform. This placement occurs using a cantilever beam that is spliced so that it may be separated into a shuttle portion and a base portion to reduce the weight effect of the cantilever beam upon the fixed platform. The cantilever beam may be provided with a new and unique splice section that permits detachment of the distal shuttle portion upon which rests a functional package. The distal shuttle may be deposited onto a fixed platform. The distal shuttle may be reattached after operations are completed for transfer of the functional package to another location.

Abstract: A battery charging apparatus that charges a plurality of batteries to equal voltage levels. The apparatus has a transformer that acts as a flyback circuit to charge the plurality of batteries. The transformer has a primary winding and a plurality of secondary winding circuits, each secondary winding circuit having a secondary winding and a diode. A different secondary winding circuit is coupled across each battery. The diodes cause only the battery having the lowest voltage among the plurality of batteries to receive energy on a transformer pulse. This occurs until that battery is charged to the level of the next lowest voltage battery, at which time both batteries will receive energy during the pulse. The sequence is followed until all the batteries are charged equally and to a predetermined threshold level.

Abstract: A detachable handle system is described which is capable of temporarily placing handles on a container to aid in lifting and transporting the container. The invention is comprised of at least two handles, base members attached to opposed vertical surfaces of the container and mounting means fixed to the handles. In the preferred embodiment, the base members and mounting means are two cooperating sheets of a hook and loop fastener, commonly known by the trademark Velcro. In an alternate embodiment, the base member is a matrices of flexible resilient fibers blown onto a layer of viscous material on opposed surfaces of the container. One of the Velcro sheets includes a plurality of flexible hook elements and the cooperating sheet includes a plurality of flexible loop elements. The hook and loop elements interact to form a contact bond which is capable of withstanding a substantial shearing force exerted between the base member and the mounting means.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved rain gage based on the old method of the hydraulic water wheel used for power, for centuries, except this is a small precision made water wheel that moves constantly during rainfall in a variation of movement of light to heavy rainfall. The shaft of the water wheel drives three dials of 0 to 1, 1 to 10, 10 to 100 inches, using a knocker system without resetting the dials.