Abstract: A linear adjustment mechanism for a double-sided flexible disk head assembly includes a bearing slot formed in the rear surface portion of a lower transducer arm, a slide block carrier by the upper surface of the lower arm member and an upper transducer arm member. The slide block has a vertically arranged bearing aperture for accommodating a crank having an eccentric pin dimensioned to be received in the bearing slot and a shank portion dimensioned to be received in the bearing aperture in the slide block. Rotation of the crank shank provides a translational force via the bearing slot and bearing aperture between the first and second arm members.

Abstract: A horizontally disposed helical coil is positioned around and in communication with a hollow horizontal shaft extending lengthwise of a tank having oppositely disposed inlet and outlet ports. Hot oil is directed into the hollow shaft and circulated through the helical coil and a device rotates the hollow shaft and helical coil so that pieces of solidified coal tar or a similar material introduced through the inlet port of the tank and directed into the helical coil are simultaneously melted, agitated, and conveyed thereby toward the outlet port.

Abstract: A hot oil extruder melter for melting solid blocks of coal tar enamel and the like comprises an enclosure with a plurality of interconnected elongated heating coils therein positioned to simultaneously engage, cut, and melt a coal tar enamel block positioned therein and moved therethrough.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the reclamation of inorganic fibers from waste continuous strips of inorganic fibers. A binding agent, such as an organic binder, must be removed before the fibers can be reused or further processed. One or more layers of continuous strips are conveyed to a heating zone where the strips 42 are supported along a predetermined path as a heating fluid is drawn rapidly through the strips. The heating fluid is controlled as to temperature, pressure and mass flow rate to insure that the binder is properly decomposed and that the products of decomposition are rapidly carried away from the strips to prevent heat buildup which could cause a temperature increase to the fusion point of the fibers. Process temperatures are thus suitably controlled to below the fusion temperature of the fiber material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the reclamation of inorganic fibers from waste continuous strips of inorganic fibers. A binding agent, such as an organic binder, must be removed before the fibers can be reused or further processed. One or more layers of continuous strips are conveyed to a heating zone where the strips 42 are supported along a predetermined path as a heating fluid is drawn rapidly through the strips. The heating fluid is controlled as to temperature, pressure and mass flow rate to insure that the binder is properly decomposed and that the products of decomposition are rapidly carried away from the strips to prevent heat buildup which could cause a temperature increase to the fusion point of the fibers. Process temperatures are thus suitably controlled to below the fusion temperature of the fiber material.

Abstract: A helical coil of tubing is disposed in a cylindrical tank in spaced relation thereto so as to act as a baffle for the products of combustion introduced thereinto by creating a tortuous passageway in said tank. The helical coil has its end portions arranged in spaced parallel sections defining supporting skids extending longitudinally of the helical coil and thereby supporting the same in said tank. The tank is positioned in a secondary larger cylindrical tank and the fluid to be heated, such as oil, is circulated through the helical coil, the skid-like parallel communicating portions thereof forming the supports and in the area between the tanks to obtain a highly efficient heat transfer.

Abstract: A magnetic head assembly is disclosed comprising a housing having a front surface including a slot formed therein and extending through the housing; a read/write transducer positioned within the slot and including a read/write gap of predetermined dimensions substantially in the plane of the front surface, the lengthwise extent of the read/write gap being skewed with respect to a first axis running perpendicular to a second, principal axis of the housing; and a pair of erase transducers positioned within the slot on either side of the read/write transducer, each erase transducer including an erase gap of predetermined dimensions substantially in the plane of the front surface, each erase gap being positioned on the opposite side of the first axis from the read/write gap.

Abstract: An animal waste collection and disposal device of the type which contains a litter material into which animal waste matter is deposited including a pair of opposed receptacles. Each of the receptacles has wall portions defining a litter-receiving chamber which is open over at least a portion of one major planar face of the receptacle, with the open portion of each receptacle being in facing relation to the open portion of the other receptacle. A screen member is positioned in interposed relation between the opposed receptacles. Tracks on the screen member slidably receive the receptacles to interlockingly detachably engage the receptacles with the screen member to permit inversion of the assembled receptacles to, in turn, transfilter the granular litter material through the screen. Abutment members limit the longitudinal sliding movement of the receptacles relative to the screen member to align the receptacles relative to the screen member and relative to each other.

Abstract: A helical coil of tubing is disposed in a cylindrical tank in spaced relation thereto so as to act as a baffle for the products of combustion introduced thereinto by creating a tortuous passageway in said tank. The helical coil has its end portions arranged in spaced parallel sections defining supporting skids extending longitudinally of the helical coil and thereby supporting the same in said tank. The tank is positioned in a secondary larger cylindrical tank and the fluid to be heated, such as oil, is circulated through the helical coil, the skid-like communicating portions thereof forming the supports and in the area between the tanks to obtain a highly efficient heat transfer.

Abstract: An emergency pipeline shut-off apparatus for interpositioning within a fluid transmitting pipe circuit in which a resilient plug stopper is capable of alternative placement between an open and closed position to allow or block passage of the fluid respectively. Remote stopper activation elements cooperate with control members and locking features to position the stopper in the desired open or closed configuration followed by the automatic locking of the stopper in that particular position. The remote stopper control device can be expressly reactivated to be withdrawn from its locked position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recovering metal containers of a selected type from a collection of trash is disclosed. The apparatus includes pneumatic and magnetic separators for removing extraneous debris. The separated containers are crushed and weighed. Compensation is issued in response to the weight of the separated containers. The separated containers are stored in an overhead compartment for collection and transportation.

Abstract: A process and apparatus therefor are described for reclaiming waste material from a fiberizing system and for converting a molten stream of material into reclaimable cullet when the system is not fiberizing. When the system is fiberizing the waste is collected in a dry environment and continually conveyed away; when the system is not fiberizing the molten stream is reduced to cullet and collected in a wet environment and continually conveyed away; and when fiberizing is resumed there is a return to the collection of waste in a dry environment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recovering metal containers of a selected type from a collection of trash is disclosed. The apparatus includes pneumatic and magnetic separators for removing extraneous debris. The separated containers are crushed and weighed. Compensation is issued in response to the weight of the separated containers. The separated containers are stored in an overhead compartment for collection and transportation.

Abstract: A solar energy cell system is used as an electric supply source to operate an air conditioner or a fan ventilation system contained within the interior chamber of an automobile. The electrical circuit comprises a series circuit consisting of: the solar energy cells, a voltage regulator, a storage battery, a thermostatic temperature control and a ventilation fan or an automobile air conditioner.