Abstract: Disclosed is a compensating cable adapted to be used in combination with an elevator cab, counterweight, hoist rope and traveling cable. The compensating cable is composed of a sheath, at least one elongated strength member such as a link chain or stranded wire rope, made from metal or other materials of high tensile strength disposed in the sheath and the volume of the sheath not otherwise occupied by the strength member substantially occupied by a mixture of metal particles and plastic.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming a flexible open lattice work web (14) of naturally interconnected wood strands. A log of wood (10) is passed through a pair of rollers (24, 26) to crush the log and form the web (14). One roller (24) is arranged to be reciprocated axially by a coupling to a piston (40) subjected to hydraulic pressure in a cylinder (42), to facilitate forming the web (14).

Abstract: Process for forming a reconsolidated wood product (22) from a flexible open lattice work web of naturally interconnected wood strands. Bonding agent is applied to the web, which is then subjected to compression to consolidate the web and form the product (22). A wax is applied to the web (14) before the application of bonding agent, to limit pick-up of the bonding agent. The compression of the web (14) is effected once in a direction generally normal to the median plane of the web and once in an edge to edge direction. The compression force may be only partly released, for a time, after the first compression.

Abstract: A flat type feeder cable useful for transmitting electrical energy from a stationary source to a moving apparatus, which has a plurality of spaced apart strength members each with their respective axes arranged in a line and in substantially coplanar relationship with one another; a plurality of strand members stranded together about each of the strength members to form a core, the strand members themselves being composed of a plurality of electrical conductors circumscribed by a sheath, and are "S-Z" stranded so that they contain first and second alternatingly repeating substantially equal first and second sections, each of said first sections having a common direction and degree of lay and each of said second sections also having a common direction and degree of lay substantially equal opposite to that of the first sections, and, a jacket of flexible material circumscribing the core members.

Abstract: A coating of liquid starch is applied to a travelling paper web by an application comprising an elongate hollow box structure having a horizontal slot outlet along one side. Starch solution is forced from the chamber horizontally through the slot outlet then flows downwardly under gravity across an upright wall surface to establish a falling curtain of the starch solution. The wall surface terminates at a bottom blade edge and the curtain falls away from the surface at the blade edge to drop onto the paper web.

Abstract: A coating of liquid starch is applied to a travelling paper web by an application comprising an elongate hollow box structure having a horizontal slot outlet along one side. Starch solution is forced from the chamber horizontally through the slot outlet then flows downwardly under gravity across an upright wall surface to establish a falling curtain of the starch solution. The wall surface terminates at a bottom blade edge and the curtain falls away from the surface at the blade edge to drop onto the paper web.

Abstract: An envelope which may be cut from a single piece of sheet material comprising a plurality of flaps, the front and rear of which are fitted with adhesive strips for sealing and for holding a photograph. The flaps are disposed so that an attached photograph may be covered and protected in the mail. Perforations or die cuts define a removable portion of a writing surface, removal of which makes the photograph visible from outside the envelope. The flaps are cut and disposed so that alternate procedures of refolding and resealing provide a frame for the photograph which may be placed on its side or its end.

Abstract: Reconsolidated wood product and process and apparatus for forming the product, the product being formed from webs of splintered natural wood broken down by crushing or like processes, the webs being consolidated by compression and bonded with an adhesive.

Abstract: An envelope for sending a written message with a photograph attached thereto. An adhesive is provided on one flap for attaching a photograph; the flap can then be folded so that the photograph is over the writing surface. Other flaps fold over the photograph so that the photograph is shielded in its entirety.

Abstract: A relatively small, pocketable rescue tool for cutting and/or breaking various substances in order to free trapped victims from automobiles and the like. The tool includes first and second members integrally joined together by a throat member with the first and second members extending in substantially the same direction and being substantially parallel with one another. The second member includes a notch portion having a cutting surface around at least a part thereof for allowing the rescue tool to be used to cut various substances such as seat belts, shoulder harnesses and sheet metal. The notch portion is positioned substantially parallel to the first member. The throat member extends between the first and second members substantially adjacent the forward end of the rescue tool. An anvil portion may be provided on the rearward end of the second member for allowing the rescue tool to be used to break various substances such as the windows of an automobile or the like.