Abstract: There is provided an idler roll for use in belt conveyor systems comprising a shaft and at least two modular sections disposed adjacent to one another surrounding the shaft, the at least two modular sections varying in thickness as measured along an axis of the shaft. There is also provided an idler roll for use in belt conveyor systems comprising a shaft and a molded polymer coating disposed around the shaft, wherein the coating is at least partially tapered in cross section at each end of the idler roll. There is further provided a belt conveyor system for handling bulk material employing idler rolls.

Abstract: Ferric oxyhydroxide-dextran compositions for treating iron deficiency having ellipsoidal particles with a preferred molecular weight range of about 250,000 to 300,000 daltons.

Abstract: A human oriented object programming system provides an interactive and dynamic process for the incremental building of computer programs which facilitates the development of complex computer programs such as operating systems and large applications with graphic user interfaces (GUIs). The program is modeled as a collection of units called components. A component represents a single compilable language element such as a class or a function. The major functionalities are the database, the compiler, build and link mechanism. The database stores the components and properties. The compiler, along with compiling the source code of a property, and generating object code is responsible for calculating the dependencies associated with a component. The build mechanism uses properties of components along with the compiler generated dependencies to correctly and efficiently sequence the compilation of components during a build process.

Abstract: A device to secure a boat to a dock with a rope in a conventional manner, using two horizontally protruding horns (14) extending in opposite directions and two smooth curved surfaces (12) below each of the horns to guide the rope. Another protruding horn with a smooth guiding surface below it faces each of the other two horns and guiding surfaces, which allows a person to guide the rope from either direction without removing the rope from the device and moving it to the other end as is required with a conventional cleat. Two sloping surfaces (13) on the ends of the device are parallel to the direction a person would normally be walking on a dock and are designed to deflect a moving foot away from the protruding horns of the device, reducing the liklihood of injury caused by striking the device.

Abstract: A device used in conjuction with a standard dock cleat (20) which provides protection from the horizontally protruding horns of the dock cleat and also provides an additional surface for guiding a rope or docking line. The protection is provided by a smooth sloping surface (13) aligned in front of and parrallel to the protruding horn so that a person's foot moving towards the end of the horn is deflected away. The additional guiding surface (12) is positioned opposite the dock cleat's guiding surface so that a person can guide the boat from either direction without removing the rope. On a typical dock cleat, if the boat moves past the cleat it is neccessary to remove the line from the cleat and place it back on the cleat at the other end. Normal installation would require two safety adaptors for each dock cleat, placed on opposite sides of the cleat to provide protection from each horn.

Abstract: An ultrasonic viscometer and method for measuring fluid viscosity are provided. Ultrasonic shear and longitudinal waves are generated and coupled to the fluid. Reflections from the generated ultrasonic shear and longitudinal waves are detected. Phase velocity of the fluid is determined responsive to the detected ultrasonic longitudinal waves reflections. Viscosity of the fluid is determined responsive to the detected ultrasonic shear waves reflections. Unique features of the ultrasonic viscometer include the use of a two-interface fluid and air transducer wedge to measure relative signal change and to enable self calibration and the use of a ratio of reflection coefficients for two different frequencies to compensate for environmental changes, such as temperature.

Abstract: A dry test panel for the testing of samples such as undiluted bodily fluid specimens is disclosed. The panel contains all reagents and components necessary to achieve a visible indication of the presence or absence of a suspect analyte in the sample, and preferred embodiments contain positive and negative controls as well. The device contains an internal chamber into which the specimen is introduced, and which contains all materials necessary for the reactions which produce a color change which is visible on the outer surface of the device. The materials are positioned in the chamber in such a manner that they are activated only when the chamber is filled with the specimen, and the color indicator is concentrated in a thin lamina immediately adjacent to a light-transmitting wall of the device so that a detectable color change occurs in a short period of time to produce a sensitive and yet fast test.

Abstract: Preharvest peaches, postharvest apples and postharvest grapes are coated with Bacillus subtilis B-3 to inhibit growth of brown rot, gray mold rot and bitter rot.

Abstract: A leucovorin composition having improved properties is provided by an aqueous, isotonic, sterile leucovorin calcium solution having a pH in the range 6.5-8.5 and containing as a buffer therein sodium citrate dihydrate in the amount in the range 1 mg-32 mg/mL, the leucovorin composition containing leucovorin calcium pentahydrate in the amount 6.35 mg/mL, equivalent to 5 mg/mL leucovorin content. A preferred sterile, aqueous leucovorin solution in accordance with this invention contains 6.35 mg/mL leucovorin calcium pentahydrate, 22 mg/mL sodium citrate dihydrate, the remainder being sterile water. The pH of this solution is adjusted to 8.1.+-.0.1 with 1N NaOH solution and/or 1N citric acid solution.

Abstract: The invention discloses an automated hydraulic valve, for use in an elevator propulsion system. The elevator includes a car which is powered by a piston which moves within a cylinder. The automated valve controls the flow of hydraulic fluid into and out of the cylinder. The valve insures that the acceleration and deceleration of the elevator car will be uniform, and that the acceleration or deceleration will occur over a constant, predetermined interval, regardless of the load in the car. The control valve allows fluid to flow from a reservoir, and into the cylinder or back to the reservoir, with varying rates of flow. When fluid is directed into the cylinder, the elevator ascends. When fluid is allowed out of the cylinder, the elevator descends. The operation of the control valve is governed by a bypass piston assembly which is moved in response to the sensed pressure in the cylinder and the pressure in the valve.

Abstract: A heat pump system (10) includes a fluid refrigerant compressor (12) and heat exchanger units (14, 16). Heat transfer tubings (36, 50, 58, 60, 66, 82) interconnect the fluid refrigerant compressor (12) and the heat exchanger units (14, 16) in a series relationship for carrying refrigerant fluid. Flow control valves (22, 24) are provided and are interconnected between a water source (20) and the heat exchanger unit (16) for controlling the amount of water flowing from the water source (20) to the heat exchanger unit (16). The flow control valves (22, 24) are responsive to the pressure at the outlet (12b) of the fluid refrigerant compressor (12) sensed at port (26) in the heat transfer tubing (58) to automatically optimize the operating condition of the heat pump system (10). To further optimize the heat pump system (10) in the heating mode, water from source water (20) flows through preheat exchanger (104) before entering heat exchanger unit (16 ).

Abstract: Method for treating fish carcasses for separating flesh from frames and skins by a squeezing action of a pair of contra-rotating rollers between which decapitated and gutted fishes or tail sections of fishes are passed tail first. An apparatus for executing said method comprises at least two pairs of contra-rotatable rollers (209, 210, 212, 213) having parallel upright axes and each having at least a resilient surface, the first pair (209, 210), as viewed in the direction of transport, being at a greater mutual distance than the second pair (212, 213).

Abstract: A polyurethane prepared by reacting specifically identified substituted aromatic diamines with isocyanate-terminated prepolymer. Prepolymer is prepared by reacting polyisocyanate with polymeric polyol. Diamines are required to be selected from specified substituted butylbenzoates, benzonitriles or benzoates. The diamine curative is taught to enhance the processing of the prepolymer/diamine mixture for commercial application.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aromatic diamines and polyurethanes cured thereby. The diamines are individually selected from 3,5-diamino-4-tert-alkylbenzoates, 3,5-diamino-4-tert-alkylbenzonitriles and alkylene bis(3-amino-4-tert-alkylbenzoate).

Abstract: A device for use by a smoker in developing a subconscious aversion to smoking. The device includes a special pressure transducer that is coupled to a holder for a smoking article such as a cigarette, for sensing whenever smoke is drawn from the cigarette and for producing a corresponding electrical control signal. The device further includes a transformer for converting the control signal to an electrical shock signal having a substantially higher voltage level, a potentiometer for permitting a manual adjustment of the voltage of the shock signal to a prescribed level, and a pair of electrodes for coupling the shock signal to the skin of the smoker, whereby every time smoke is drawn from the cigarette, a small, but annoying, electrical shock is received by the smoker.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aromatic diamines and polyurethanes cured thereby. The diamines are individually selected from 3,5-diamino-4-tert-alkylbenzoates, 3,5-diamino-4-tert-alkylbenzonitriles and alkylene bis(3-amino-4-tert-alkylbenzoate).

Abstract: A plug type door for a pressurizable aircraft fuselage is mounted by a door hinge assembly for swinging movement into and out of a door opening in the fuselage. The door is composed of three segments that are hinged to each other so that the door can be folded from a fully closed position in which the three segments are serially arranged to completely cover the door opening, into an unplugged position in which the three segments are oriented in a generally Z-shaped configuration. Stop members are mounted on the fuselage adjacent the door opening and cooperate with corresponding stop members on the door to plug or secure the door in the door opening when the door is in a closed position. The stop members on the door and the door opening deregister as the door is folded to free the door for outward swinging movement about the hinge assembly.

Abstract: When a Hydraulically operated valve is used to control the operation of a hydraulic elevator, it is required to do so in a manner such that as the elevator cab approaches a floor level in either direction, it is first decelerated through a transition cycle and after that moved slowly a short distance through a creeping cycle to the floor level where it stops. In the up direction, an extra heavy load cuts the transistion time and adds objectionably to the time needed for up leveling. The compensating valve of the invention is interposed in the hydraulic line of the operating valve which normally is depended on to cause deceleration for transition, replacing the deceleration valve. A plunger in the compensating valve is shifted by an increase in hydraulic pressure resulting from an extra heavy load.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a tire and rim combination having run-flat capabilites. These capabilities are provided by a run-flat support system which is comprised of a pneumatic tube member located in the drop center area of the rim and an annular, "free-floating" ring member riding on the tube which contacts only the tube when the tire is operating under normal conditions and only the tube and inner periphery of the tread area of the tire when the tire is run flat.

Abstract: When a Hydraulically operated valve is used to control the operation of a hydraulic elevator, it is required to do so in a manner such that as the elevator cab approaches a floor level in either direction, it is first decelerated through a transition cycle and after that moved slowly a short distance through a creeping cycle to the floor level where it stops. In the up direction, an extra heavy load cuts the transistion time and adds objectionably to the time needed for up leveling. The compensating valve of the invention is interposed in the hydraulic line of the operating valve which normally is depended on to cause deceleration for transition, replacing the deceleration valve. A plunger in the compensating valve is shifted by an increase in hydraulic pressure resulting from an extra heavy load.