Abstract: The invention concerns a unitized access floor system, a method to install it, and automatized leveling tools. The access floor comprises an assembly of modular stringer frames joined to form a layout. Pedestals for vertical leveling of the modular stringer frame are attached to the stringer frame, or can be hinged to the stringer frame during manufacture, and can fold down from within the stringer frame to facilitate stacking, packaging and shipping from the factory. The primary automatized leveling tool involves a rotating driving female socket coinciding with the layout of the modular stringer frame, matting with the leveling pedestals. The automatized tool has a central motor with variable speeds and reversible independent gear drives or multiple motors. Modular stringer frames are leveled adjacent to each other forming a matrix comprising modular stringer frames which receive floor panels interlocking adjacent stringer frames.

Abstract: The structural member and fabrication thereof may be formed by mixing wood products chemically treated for durability and thermoplastics products. The fabrication process may included processing the products to a desired particle size; mixing the particles; processing the mixture in a high intensity processor and then processing the mixture in an extruder to obtain a molten state for forming the structural element in a mold. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a search or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The invention concerns a unitized access floor system, a method to install it, and automatized leveling tools. The access floor comprises an assembly of modular stringer frames joined to form a layout. Pedestals for vertical leveling of the modular stringer frame are attached to the stringer frame, or can be hinged to the stringer frame during manufacture, and can fold down from within the stringer frame to facilitate stacking, packaging and shipping from the factory. The primary automatized leveling tool involves a rotating driving female socket coinciding with the layout of the modular stringer frame, matting with the leveling pedestals. The automatized tool has a central motor with variable speeds and reversible independent gear drives or multiple motors. Modular stringer frames are leveled adjacent to each other forming a matrix comprising modular stringer frames which receive floor panels interlocking adjacent stringer frames.

Abstract: The structural member and fabrication thereof may be formed by mixing wood products chemically treated for durability and thermoplastics products. The fabrication process may included processing the products to a desired particle size; mixing the particles; processing the mixture in a high intensity processor and then processing the mixture in an extruder to obtain a molten state for forming the structural element in a mold. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a search or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A vehicle door latch has a rotatable forkbolt that is latched by a detent in a primary or an intermediate secondary latch position. The detent is operated via an intermittent lever that is operated by a transfer lever that is actuated by inside and outside door handles via suitable mechanical linkage. The door latch includes a locking lever that disables the door handles from operating the intermittent lever when it is in the locked position. The door latch also includes a cinching mechanism that automatically engages the forkbolt in the primary latch position when the intermediate secondary latch position is reached. The cinching mechanism includes a link that has one end connected to a cinch pawl and another end connected to the latch assembly. The link pulls on the pawl to disengage it from a cinching gear to allow the cinching gear to return to the standby or home position during an unlatching operation.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a multiple component article such as an optical fiber connector and inspecting assembled multiple component articles. The apparatus includes a fixture or nest for retaining an elongated body of the connector in a selected orientation. Stations of the apparatus are included for placing the elongated body in the fixture in a selected orientation, placing a biasing component on the elongated body, placing a coupling nut on the elongated body over the exposed end and abutting the biasing component, and applying a retaining component to an outside surface of the elongated body for retaining the biasing component between the elongated body and the coupling nut in a compressed state. The inspection system includes a fixture for retaining the multiple component article in a selected orientation in which a portion of the elongated body and a portion of the coupling nut are exposed for inspection.

Abstract: An improved, iron-style golf club, which comprises a substantially perimeter weighted clubhead, including an exceptionally hard coating, which is metallurgically bonded to the front face of the clubhead. The rear face of the club comprises concentric recesses substantially co-located at the center of gravity of the clubhead. The recesses are sequentially filled with a variable amount of elastomer material, which is chemically bonded within the recesses. The elastomer acts as both a shock absorber to minimize the shock experienced when the superhard clubface impacts a golf ball and simultaneously acts as a swingweighting medium to variably adjust the swingweight of the club.

Abstract: An optical assembly comprising a microscope (1) including a binocular (3) with a pair of oculars (4, 5), an optical body (8) and an objective lens (9) and an optical path; and an endoscope (2) provided with an extension (10), an outlet ocular (16) and an optical path. A commutating modulus (12, 13, 14; 18, 19, 14) is disposed between the binocular (3) and the optical body (8) of the microscope, and the outlet ocular (16) of the endoscope (2) as to enable an observer whose eyes are located at each ocular (4, 5) of the microscope (1) to observe selectively either: (a) the optical path of the microscope (1), or (b) the optical (or electronic) path of the endoscope (2), or (c) both optical paths simultaneously to scan an object to be investigated.

Abstract: An electrically conductive substrate having a conductive layer formed on one surface of the substrate, a busbar and electrical lead assembly is adhesively bonded onto the conductive layer with the electrical lead portion of the assembly being connected to an electrical source or ground. The substrate can be used as a window or viewing screen. The conductive layer can be used as a defogger or as a means for dissipating static electricity or errant electrical emissions.

Abstract: The counting system includes a portable gamma ray detector having a detecting portion electrically connected to instrumentation for analyzing the radioactivity of nuclear reactor fluids, a radiation shielded panel including a plurality of openings for receiving the detecting portion of the detector, and sample vessels for receiving a radioactive fluid located behind the panel. Samples of radioactive fluids such as reactor coolant, reactor coolant off-gas and containment air, are selectively introduced into the sample vessels. The reactor coolant is cooled, de-pressurized and de-gassed and the off-gas and the liquid are routed to separate sampling vessels. The radioactivity of the radioactive fluid contained in each sample vessel is determined by simply inserting the detecting portion of the detector into a corresponding panel opening. Radiation shielded plugs are inserted into each of unused panel openings to shield the operator against radiation.

Abstract: A new and improved method for preparing a fire resistant electrical-conductor is disclosed in which a length of a metal core conductor is first wrapped with a mica-impregnated glass tape to form a continuous first layer, and then an outer coat of a heat-curable platinum catalyzed silicone rubber composition is applied around the tape layer which is cured to form a fire resistant insulation for the electrical conductor. The insulated conductors of the invention provide circuit integrity under fire and may be useful in critical circuitry such as fire alarms and elevators.

Abstract: A wire skinning and wrapping tool which is able to perform two successive skinning and wrapping operations includes a bit able to rotate and to slide to and fro in a hollow sleeve. During each skinning operation the bit moves in a forward direction away from a cut-out portion which is located at the base of the sleeve and through which the insulated wire is fed. After each wrapping operation the bit moves in a backward direction while it rotates over an angle of 180.degree. together with the sleeve. Prior to the first skinning operation the wire is fed through the cut-out portion perpendicularly to the sliding direction and is pushed forward by the bit during the skinning operation. Prior to the second skinning operation the insulated wire which extends from the wire wrapped connections to the wire feeding means via the hollow sleeve is cut at the wire feeding place.