Abstract: A filter relief valve assembly for a simple, easy to assemble use with filter structures of the common oil filter throw away type which will function to permit oil bypass of the filter element whenever the fluid pressure exceeds a predetermined value. The assembly unit is complete unto itself, but when assembled with the other filter components support and center one end of the filter element and also center and align an associated check valve in cooperation with the filter end closure.

Abstract: A segment of a turbomachine nozzle is tangentially held in position by a pair of lugs extending radially from the outer and inner bands, respectively, at opposite ends of the segment, and resting against the adjacent support structure. In this way, the stress in the vanes and bands is maintained at a low level to thereby allow the use of high temperature, relatively low strength materials and reduced cooling measures. The lugs form integral end caps on the vane's one end and the cooling air enters the opposite end thereof.

Abstract: A scale position compensation means for a conveyor belt material transport system, the system including a conveyor belt having a tail end and a discharge end, belt drive means, and a weight signal generating means. Belt travel signal generating means produce a belt travel signal representing the change of belt position. The weight signal generating means produce a first digital weight signal representing a weight of material associated with a portion of the belt adjacent to a first reference point located between the tail and discharge ends. The scale position compensation means are responsive to the first digital weight signal and the belt travel signal to produce a second digital weight signal representing a weight of material associated with the abovementioned portion of the belt when it is adjacent to a second reference point located between the first reference point and the discharge end.

Abstract: A pulse radar distance measuring system in which the transmitter oscillator s injection-locked to a reference oscillator through a directional coupler. The pulses from the reference oscillator are of a duration which is approximately equal to the time required for the transmitted signal to travel to a target and return. The output of the transmitter oscillator is coupled to the transmitting antenna through the above mentioned directional coupler. The received target return signal is compared with the signal from the reference oscillator in a balanced mixer. The output of the mixer is coupled to a range-gated receiver and then to decision circuits for utilization.

Abstract: An improved shower curtain structure having an inner curtain and an outer curtain. The inner curtain is opaque and establishes an aesthetic background on the outer face thereof. The outer curtain is at least partially transparent with that portion of the outer curtain that is not transparent establishing a pattern thereon. The inner curtain's background and the outer curtain's pattern cooperate to define an illustration having a three-dimensional effect on a viewer positioned exteriorly of the bathtub or shower stall when the curtains are extended into generally parallel and spaced relation one with another.

Abstract: An adaptor includes a frame having tab elements arranged to releasably fit the adaptor to a support platform of a weighing scale. The frame of the adaptor is formed and configured to have removably mounted thereto a wheelchair weighing ramp to thereby allow the weighing ramp to be attached to and used with the weighing scale.

Abstract: A pressure control and regulating device for the proper filling of pneumatic tires and the like which device includes a filling stem receiving end for removeably attaching the same to a tire during filling and a pressure line receiving end to which the source of air pressure is attached with a pressure release, spring calibrated mechanism arranged between such ends which spring will open the unit for release of pressure to atmosphere upon the pressure reaching a predetermined level, the release directing the air from the unit past a whistle producing passage for the production of a constant pitch sound.

Abstract: An improved alumina or alumino-silicate refractory for lining aluminum-melting furnaces and other containers for molten aluminum including 0.5 to 30% by weight of BaSO.sub.4. The addition of BaSO.sub.4 to a phosphate-bonded or phosphate-free plastic, ramming mix, brick, mortar, or castables eliminates metal penetration and reduces dross and metal adherence.

Abstract: A process for changing the temperature of a system from one temperature to another where the system comprises at least two packed bed zones operated in series by using combinations of fluids (gases or liquids) and adjusting flow rates and bed masses according to certain prescribed conditions.

Abstract: An offshore well apparatus so constructed and arranged to minimize chances of pollution of sea water by production fluids which may be released as a result of damage to the well apparatus resulting from natural causes, such as, action of masses of ice at the seabed, earth slides in the seabed formation, and breakage of the production system above the seabed. The offshore well apparatus includes a platform means at the sea surface and a well template means on the seabed formation beneath the platform means, a well casing means supported from the template means and extending into a well hole, riser pipe means extending into the well casing means and having a riser connecting means at its lower end connected to a production fluid control means located at a selected depth within the well casing means, and fluid pressure actuating means for the production fluid control means including means for automatically shutting off production flow at a selected depth below the seabed.

Abstract: A cover for an open body which has an expandable pleat therein.

Abstract: An improved method for forming a metal-silica coating solution having particular utility in the formation of metal-organo-silicate films on semiconductor surfaces is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of forming a mixture of a first solution having a metal salt and a cross-linking agent dissolved therein and a second solution having an organo-silicate dissolved therein, and aging the mixture a predetermined length of time. This mixture can then be applied to the semiconductor surface where cross-linking takes place such that a viable film is formed. Further heating of the semi-conductor device causes a metal film to be formed which is in turn diffused into the semiconductor device. By the use of the metal-silica solution, an improved method for diffusing metal atoms into silicon for lifetime control is achieved.

Abstract: Particulate farinaceous material having moisture present therein and hot liquid fat are combined to provide a thick particulate mixture which is maintained at sufficient temperature to evaporate a substantial portion of said moisture and to thoroughly coat the particles with liquid fat. The heated mixture, which has a dough-like consistency, reverts to a liquefied state upon being cooled to within a specified temperature range. When the liquefied mixture is further cooled, a plastic mass is obtained wherein the farinaceous particles and crystallized fat glycerides are interspersed.

Abstract: A lighted compact has a bottom case member into which are mounted standard sized compact powders. A cover member and an intermediate member both of which have a configuration complementary to the bottom case member are hinged to the bottom case member. Mounted within the inside of the cover member is a battery, a switch and a pair of electric lights. The intermediate member, which covers the battery, lights and switch, includes a mirror and light diffusers. The hinge of the bottom case member includes a cam surface which is adapted to engage the switch of the cover member so that the lights are turned on when the compact is opened and are turned off when the compact is closed.

Abstract: A manual document handling system for use in processing and handling documents in offices and the like including a support panel on which specially designed trays are hung. The support panel is of a modular design including horizontal slats, the number of which varies in accordance with the height of the panel desired and the number and sizes of the trays to be mounted thereon. A unique support for the slats is provided to easily assemble the support panel. The trays are of a special shape for easy insertion, storing and retrieval of the documents in an orderly fashion, and accessories therefor make the trays adaptable for identification of the documents and the accommodating of different sizes and shapes of documents.

Abstract: An apparatus for the fabrication of battery separator sleeves in which two sheets of microporous plastic material are bonded to intermediately-disposed sealing strips by solvent welding or solvent adhesive bonding. Dispensers continuously apply solvent or solvent adhesive to the interfaces between continuous lengths of parallel, superposed sheet material and two, continuous lengths of sealing strips disposed between and along the lateral edges of the sheet materials. Bonding is achieved by subjecting the assembled materials to pressure applied by a series of pressure rollers and to heat applied to the lateral edges of the sheet materials by heating elements. The continuous length of formed battery separator sleeve is cut to the appropriate length.

Abstract: The invention relates to a negative electrode for an alkaline electrolyte electric cell. The main electrode material is nickel lanthanide and is characterized by the fact that it also includes a mercury compound. It is applicable to secondary electric cells, in particular of the nickel- or silver-hydrogen type. Cells embodying such negative electrodes exhibit improved capacity irrespective of temperature and electrolyte concentration conditions as compared with like cells in which the mercury compound is not used with the nickel lanthanide.

Abstract: Pyrolysis of N-substituted-1-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide gives N,N'-substituted-pyromellitdiimides. Pyrolysis of N-substituted-1-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide in the presence of N-substituted maleimides produces N,N'-substituted-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyromellitdiimide and the Diels-Alder dimer of N-substituted-1,3-butadiene-2,3-dicarboximide.