Abstract: A carpet removal system for efficiently removing carpet from a floor. The carpet removal system includes a leverage member, an engaging member for engaging the carpet to be removed, and a connecting member connected between the leverage member and the engaging member. The leverage member is an elongate structure which allows for the connecting member to be attached at various locations for providing various leverage forces. The leverage member includes a footplate having a plurality of engaging teeth for engaging the flooring.

Abstract: A carpet removal system for efficiently removing carpet from a floor. The carpet removal system includes a leverage member, an engaging member for engaging the carpet to be removed, and a connecting member connected between the leverage member and the engaging member. The leverage member is an elongate structure which allows for the connecting member to be attached at various locations for providing various leverage forces. The leverage member includes a footplate having a plurality of engaging teeth for engaging the flooring.

Abstract: The system of the present invention may “solve” a variety of inverse physical problem types by using neural network techniques. In operation, the present invention may generate data sets characterizing a particular starting condition of a physical process (such as data sets characterizing the parameters of an initial metal die), based upon an ending condition of the physical process (such as the parameters of the metal part to be stamped by the die). In one embodiment, the system of the present invention may generate a plurality of training data sets, each training data set characterizing a sample ending condition, the physical process that results in the sample ending condition, and a sample starting condition of the physical process. The training data sets may then be applied to a neural network so as to train the network.

Abstract: A spot welder comprises a neural network for processing, in real time, current and voltage energizing a weld in progress. The neural network generates a predicted time of optimal weld strength and/or nugget size for the weld in progress. A controller terminates the weld in progress at the predicted time. A method for controlling a spot welder comprises the steps of: sensing in real time current and voltage energizing a spot weld in progress; predicting a time of optimal weld strength and/or nugget size with a neural network responsive to the sensed current and voltage; and, terminating the weld in progress at the predicted time. A sensor for electromotive forces (EMF) induced by the spot welder can generate a signal for canceling out a large fraction of EMF components in at least one or both of the current and voltage signals. EMF components are substantially precluded in the current signal if the current sensor uses a buried shunt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stable aqueous solution of hybrid .alpha.-Interferon which contains as the stabilizer a buffer at a pH of from 3.0 to 5.0.

Abstract: A communication link interface having an assembly register which is loaded in response to a transmitter's clock rate and unloaded in response to a receiver's clock connected to the interface. The assembly register holds a series of data words received from the communication link. Logic gates or flip flops are provided to insure a time delay between loading the assembly register and unloading it.

Abstract: An initialization or synchronization method in which at least a predetermined number of synchronization messages are sent out over a two-way communication line. The receipt of a synchronization message is awaited before terminating the transmission of synchronization message. After the transmission of synchronization messages has been terminated the receipt of a non-synchronization message will complete the synchronization process. However, certain conditions may cause synchronization to be restarted such as a predetermined number of consecutive error messages, failure to receive any message in a predetermined number of clock signals, receiving more than a predetermined number of synchronization signals, or a reset command.

Abstract: A parallel processing system for production rule programs utilizes a host processor for storing production rule right hand sides (RHS) and a plurality of rule processors for storing left hand sides (LHS). The rule processors operate in parallel in the recognize phase of the system recognize -Act Cycle to match their respective LHS's against a stored list of working memory elements (WME) in order to find a self consistent set of WME's. The list of WME is dynamically varied during the Act phase of the system in which the host executes or fires rule RHS's for those rules for which a self-consistent set has been found by the rule processors. The host transmits instructions for creating or deleting working memory elements as dictated by the rule firings until the rule processors are unable to find any further self-consistent working memory element sets at which time the production rule system is halted.

Abstract: A light beam is reflected back and forth between a rotating body having a retroreflection corner at opposite ends thereof and a fixed mirror to change the wavelength of the light beam by the Doppler effect.

Abstract: Disclosed are carpet stretching tools comprising a pair of laterally extending and parallel barbed bars including a lead-bar and a trail-bar, guide means permitting longitudinal movement between the barbed bars while maintaining them in parallelism, and force application means to forceably controllably move the carpet engageable barbed bars into proximity. Preferably, the guide means takes the form of slidably engaged collar and shank, and the force application means includes a longitudinally extending threaded stud firmly attached to one barbed bar and movably surrounded by the other barbed bar, and further includes a controllable handle. Loftily disposed guide shank and force application threaded stud might provide the sole connection between barbed bars to permit ancillary manual operations to be performed therebelow. The barbed bars might be of selectable lateral length appropriate to certain carpet stretching tasks.

Abstract: Disclosed are wall stake structures adaptable for removably implanting into flat bed trailer and truck vehicles provided with a plurality of depending pockets; laterally extending sidewall paneling is supported by the upright wall stakes. Each wall stake comprises in dovetailed relationship: an implantable upright tubular primary member; and an upright secondary member cross-sectionally unitarily including a winged web, a transversely extending vertical-plate, and vertical guide-plates extending laterally in both directions from the vertical-plate. The laterally extending vehicle sidewall paneling is supported between the front-wall of the primary tubular member and the guide-plates of the secondary member. The secondary member at the winged web is tightly slidably surrounded by the post member to both strengthen the tubular post member and to define in conjunction therewith a vertical header bore to receive an end of a topbow canopy support.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for controlling textile working systems such as drafting frames. A detector is provided for detecting variations in the numbers of specific types of atoms, such as hydrogen atoms, in a known length of a traveling fibrous strand being worked by the drafting frame or other textile working device. System parameters, such as the draft imparted to the strand, may be varied in response to the detected variations.

Abstract: A fitment for mounting on a vessel or tank constructed of reinforcing filaments such as glass or other fibers located in a resin matrix. The fitment includes a platform or top wall which is generally planar and has a pair of generally opposing rectilinear sides. The platform is adapted for supplying a fitting for a hose or nozzle which can be removably attached thereto. Two legs depend from the sides of the platform. A pipe also depends from the central portion of the platform. The ends of the pipe and legs are adapted for securement to the wall of a tank or vessel by bonding resin compatible with the resin of the fitment and the tank. The fitment is preferably constructed of layers of glass fiber reinforcing materials.

Abstract: A fitment for mounting on a vessel or tank constructed of reinforcing filaments such as glass or other fibers located in a resin matrix. The fitment includes a platform or top wall which is generally planar and has a pair of generally opposing rectilinear sides. The platform is adapted for supplying a fitting for a hose or nozzle which can be removably attached thereto. Two legs depend from the sides of the platform. A pipe also depends from the central portion of the platform. The ends of the pipe and legs are adapted for securement to the wall of a tank or vessel by bonding resin compatible with the resin of the fitment and the tank. The fitment is preferably constructed of layers of glass fiber reinforcing materials.

Abstract: Assembly of a fiber reinforced resin tank includes joining a plurality of prefabricted arcuate wall panel sections by elongated joiner panels extending along the vertical seams between adjacent wall sections to form the perimeter of a cylindrical tank. The wall sections have a plurality of openings adjacent the vertical sides and the joiner panels have columns of transversely spaced pairs of protrusions for coupling with the openings in adjacent panel sections. The joiner panel is able to pass circumferential hoop stress from one panel section to an adjacent panel section by providing effective clamping between the two panels through the use of continuous filament and/or geometrically oriented glass or other fibers placed into a hooked shape so the fibers extend between each pair of spaced protrusions and curve into the protrusions so the fibers extend along the protrusions.

Abstract: Assembly of a fiber reinforced resin tank includes joining a plurality of prefabricated arcuate wall panel sections by elongated joiner panels extending along the vertical seams between adjacent wall sections to form the perimeter of a cylindrical tank. The wall sections have a plurality of openings adjacent the vertical sides and the joiner panels have columns of transversely spaced pairs of protrusions for coupling with the openings in adjacent panel sections. The joiner panel is able to pass circumferential hoop stress from one panel section to an adjacent panel section by providing effective clamping between the two panels through the use of continuous filament and/or geometrically oriented glass or other fibers placed into a hooked shape so the fibers extend between each pair of spaced protrusions and curve into the protrusions so the fibers extend along the protrusions.

Abstract: Disclosed are wall stake structures adaptable for removable insertion into flat bed trailer and truck vehicles provided with a plurality of depending pockets whereby drayage vehicle sidewall paneling is supported by intervening upright wall stakes. The wall stake comprises: an upright non-metallic semi-rigid post having a header and a foot insertable into a flat bed vehicle pocket; a plurality of tubular spacers each extending transversely forwardly of the post; and an upright guide-plate abutting the respective spacers and ultimately attached to the post, the guide-plate being transversely more resilient than is the post and also being liberally wider laterally to provide two transversely resilient channels for supporting sidewall paneling. The spacers preferably comprise a plurality of vertically separated distinct tubular bushings which are removably attached to the post and guide-plate thereby facilitating manipulation of the paneling and permitting use of different thickness paneling.

Abstract: ‘Shiloh Splash’ is a distinctive variety of Betula nigra, which is characterized by its combination of distinct variegated foliage and slow growth rate as compared with other cultivars of Betula nigra.

Abstract: A fitment for mounting on a vessel or tank .[.constructed of reinforcing filaments such as glass or other fibers located in a resin matrix.].. The fitment includes a platform or top wall which is generally planar and has a pair of generally opposing rectilinear sides. The platform is adapted for supplying a fitting for a hose or nozzle which can be removably attached thereto. Two legs depend from the sides of the platform. A pipe also depends from the central portion of the platform. The ends of the pipe and legs are adapted for securement to the wall of a tank or vessel .[.by bonding resin compatible with the resin of the fitment and the tank.].. The fitment is preferably constructed of layers of glass fiber reinforcing materials.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Betula plant named ‘Summer Cascade’, that is characterized by flexible new shoot growth and pendulous branches. In combination these traits set ‘Summer Cascade’ apart from all other existing varieties of Betula known to the inventor.