Abstract: A method for continuously producing a rigid polymer foam in rolled form comprising (a) continuously conveying a carrier along a production line, (b) depositing on the carrier a foam-forming mixture, a regulating means being located on the production line to ensure deposition of only enough of the foam-forming mixture for production, after foaming and curing, of a rigid foam having a maximum thickness of less than 1 inch, (c) foaming and curing the deposited foam-forming mixture to produce a rigid foam, and (d) rolling the rigid foam.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for accessing a hierarchical database. The database is modeled into an objects framework, wherein the objects framework corresponds to application views, data structures, and data defined and stored in the database. The database is then accessed through the objects framework. A class definition tool generates class definitions for objects that encapsulate or wrapper the data retrieved from the database.

Abstract: There is provided a process for converting hydrocarbons which utilizes a zeolite bound zeolite catalyst that has enhanced performance when utilized in hydrocarbon conversion processes, e.g., catalytic cracking, alkylation, disproportionation of toluene, isomerization, and transalkylation reactions. The catalyst comprises a first zeolite having particles of greater than about 0.1 micron average particle size and a binder comprising second zeolite particles having an average particle size less than said first particles.

Abstract: A circular cylindrical bearing section for a die cutter blanket comprises two segments pivoted relative to each other at one interface therebetween and resiliently urged radially apart by spring plungers at a second interface therebetween. A blanket section is wrapped about the two segments which are resiliently urged against the overlying blanket section secured to the bearing section by a conventional channel in the bearing and mating male-female interlocking members on the blanket. An array of bearing-blanket sections on an anvil roll are axially coupled by annularly spaced mating pins and notches at opposite axially facing edges of the bearing sections. The array of bearing-blanket sections are selectively slid as a unit along the anvil roll to rapidly relocate the blanket sections to minimize local blanket wear. The interlock members of each blanket section may be misaligned axially with the respect to the interlock members of the adjacent blanket sections.

Abstract: Embodiments of a combination motor starting device and protector module including a motor start winding cut-out switch for an electric motor are described. In the one embodiment, the motor protector includes a heater element and a bimetallic protector switch, electrically connected in series and configured to be coupled between a power source and the motor windings. The bimetallic protector switch includes a stationary contact, a movable contact, and a bimetal element, responsive to current flow through the protector, controls movements of the movable contact. The heater element is positioned in heat transfer relationship with the protector bimetal element. The motor starting device, in one form, is a positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTCR) element configured to be connected in circuit with the motor start winding. A bimetallic cut-out switch is connected in series with the PTCR.

Abstract: A wing flap structure includes a wing, a flap, and a hinge mechanism connecting the wing and the flap. The hinge mechanism includes first and second hinge links connected between the wing and the flap. The pivot points for the hinge links are oriented so that as the flap moves away from the wing, the flap moves in a circular arc path relative to the wing. The first hinge link includes a first elongate link having a first end rotatably connected to the wing. The second hinge link includes a second elongate link having a first end rotatably connected to the second end of the first link, and having a second end rotatably connected to the flap. The rotatable connections have axes of rotation that meet at a point below the wing to define an axis of rotation for the circular arc of the flap. The hinge mechanism is contained substantially along the circular arc of the flap as the flap is extended and retracted. A drive mechanism is connected to the wing and to the flap for moving the flap through a circular arc.

Abstract: There is provided a process for converting hydrocarbons which utilizes a zeolite bound zeolite catalyst that has enhanced performance when utilized in hydrocarbon conversion processes, e.g., catalytic cracking, alkylation, disproportionation of toluene, isomerization, and transalkylation reactions. The catalyst comprises a first zeolite having particles of greater than about 0.1 micron average particle size and a binder comprising second zeolite particles having an average particle size less than said first particles.

Abstract: An educational computer system includes a computer, a display device, a remote control character, and a wireless modem for communication between the computer and the remote control character. The remote control character can move and speak in response to signals from the computer, thereby allowing the remote control character to interact with the user and with characters displayed on the display device. When a program is run, the computer determines whether the remote control character is available. If it is not, the computer substitutes an animated character that is displayed on the display device. The computer periodically checks for the remote control characters while displaying the animated character. If the remote control character becomes available, the animated character is discontinued and the computer begins sending voice and movement information to the remote control character.

Abstract: An air flow structure for use in providing air to an engine mounted on an associated vehicle includes a hood for covering the engine, an air grill and connecting means for connecting the air grill to the hood. The air grill has a contoured cap, air inlet openings around the circumference and a discharge opening. The inlet openings are angled and are covered by the cap so that it is relatively difficult for rain or other unwanted substances to enter the engine.

Abstract: A polyurethane layer is bonded to a sheet metal liner and secured to an anvil roller channel by depending interlocking male and female locking members at the respective blanket ends. The female locking member comprises a U-shaped channel member formed from the liner. The channel member has an extension formed of doubled over sheet material with an inclined lip for engaging the anvil channel in resilient interference fit in cooperation with a distal channel member side wall. The channel member is filled with the layer material as the layer is formed to form a solid female member and has a lateral side wall from which a locking projection extends for locking engagement with a mating recess in the male member. A wedge projection projects from a face of the male member contiguous with the outer blanket surface. The wedge projection extends from the blanket outer surface an extent smaller than the blanket layer thickness to minimize insertion load on the male member due to interference with the female member.

Abstract: An angularly tiered media display structure with adjustable pockets includes a frame having a plurality of tiers at different angles throughout a vertical extent of the display. The frame supports channeled shelves at each tier. Product display pockets are slidably engaged in the channeled shelves to support and display products such as planar media at varying angles through the vertical extent of the display. The tiers are vertically spaced to maximize exposure of the products in each row.

Abstract: A liquid cooled wax mold includes a generally rectangular two-part heat transfer member formed by separable metal plates. One of the plates includes elongated parallel vertically-extending heat transfer bars or fins defining parallel liquid coolant flow passages. The coolant flow passages interconnect spaced apart liquid coolant distribution and collection passages which are, respectively, connected to coolant inlet and discharge passages. A dam is interposed between the coolant collection passage and the discharge passage to provide for purging air or coolant vapor from the coolant flow circuit. Elongated circular cross section seal strips are disposed in grooves formed in one of the plate members to provide a fluid-tight assembly of the heat transfer member. Mold endwall and bottomwall members are secured to the heat transfer member by socket head machine screw fasteners.

Abstract: A premix gas burner has a flat, composite burner plate formed by a rear flat plate having a first set of apertures and a forward flat and thinner plate having a second set of apertures of less diameter than the first set of apertures. The plates are connected to form a composite burner plate at the front end of a burner tube. A pilot tube extends through the burner tube and a pilot flame ignitor includes an insulated center electrode and a spirally wrapped grounding electrode electrically engaging the I.P. of the pilot tube to form an electrical ground. The electrodes spark to ignite a pilot flame which in turn ignites the larger burner flame.

Abstract: A mechanically operated cleaning apparatus is provided for a magnetic tape drive of the type which has a tape cartridge transport device. Reciprocal movements of the cartridge transport device actuates movements of the cleaning apparatus which causes a cleaning device, such as a brush, to wipe multiple times across the ABS of a magnetic head to remove debris therefrom. A frame is provided for mounting the magnetic head and the cartridge transport device. A guide apparatus is mounted on the frame and supports the cleaning device for guiding the cleaning device between the first and second lateral locations so that the cleaning device wipes across the ABS as it moves between said locations. An actuator device is mounted on the frame and is connected to the guide apparatus. The actuator device is actuated by reciprocal movements of the cartridge transport device for moving the cleaning device across the ABS to remove debris therefrom.

Abstract: An electromechanically actuated fuel injector and a solenoid stator assembly for an electromechanically actuated fuel injector are disclosed. The solenoid stator assembly comprises a cup shaped stator core assembly comprised of a plurality of magneto-conductive wire members of a predetermined length arranged in parallel, adjacent and abutting relationship relative to an adjacent wire member. These wire members are bound at one end thereof for some length less than the entire length of the wire members to form a central pole piece, and splayed umbrella like about the central pole piece at the opposite end thereof to form a first pole piece in concentrically spaced relationship relative to said center pole piece. The stator core thereby has a circular top portion and an open end disposed opposite said top portion and facing an armature in the fuel injector.

Abstract: The invention is directed a process for regenerating deactivated reforming catalysts comprising at least one Group VIII metal on zeolite L, preferably wherein the catalysts are extruded using a binder material such as alumina or silica. The process includes: a) coke burn at severe conditions to improve the accessibility of the Group VIII catalytic metal particles by transporting them to the outside of the zeolite microchannels; b) catalytic metal redispersion by wet oxychlorination with elemental chlorine and oxygen; c) stripping with a gas stream comprising oxygen and water at low pressure to remove as much residual chlorine as possible; and d) reduction of catalytic metals with hydrogen at low pressure. The process is particularly effective for recovering activity of catalysts which have been severely deactivated.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for regenerating deactivated catalyst or redispersing catalytic metal in a fresh catalyst comprising at least one Group VIII catalytic metal, zeolite, an inert binder. The process comprises coke burn, hydrogen reduction, catalyst conditioning, oxychlorination, low pressure stripping, and low pressure final hydrogen reduction.

Abstract: A light sensitive switch for the activation of an alerting circuit (70) to be used as an electronic alerting device (50). Alerting device (50) may be used in publications such as a magazine (78) or book (94) to enhance the printed material by audio visual and/or mechanical vibration means. A photosensor (52) is used to detect ambient light when the publication is opened to an activation page (86) where the enhancement is located. Photosensor (52) switches on a transistor (66) when exposed to light, which in turn switches on alerting circuit (70). Alerting circuit (70) may consist of an audio transducer (74), a lamp (76), a motor (128), a solenoid (136), a mechanical vibrator or any combination of these. Pages are used to block ambient light from photosensor (52) when the publication is closed, thus turning off alerting device (50).

Abstract: A combination motor starter and protector module is described. The base member, in one embodiment, forms a motor protector compartment and a motor starter compartment. The motor protector, in one form, is a bimetallic switch configured to be coupled between a power source and the motor windings. The switch includes a stationary contact and a movable contact. A bimetal element, responsive to current flow through the protector, controls movement of the movable contact. The starter, in one form, is a positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTCR) disk configured to be connected in series circuit with the motor start winding. The cover of the combination housing includes, in one form, an integral capacitor support arm and terminal openings for receiving blade terminals of a run capacitor. The terminal openings in the cover align with blade receiving receptacles coupled to the PTCR start circuit.