Abstract: Described herein are methods and reagents for the selection of protein molecules that make use of RNA-protein fusions.

Abstract: Described herein are RNA-protein fusion production methods which involve a high salt post-translational incubation step.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and reagents for the selection of protein molecules that make use of RNA-protein fusions.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and reagents for the selection of protein molecules that make use of RNA-protein fusions.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and reagents for the selection of protein molecules that make use of RNA-protein fusions.

Abstract: A process for reducing trace levels of metallic impurities in cyclized polyisoprene resin is disclosed. The process reduces trace levels of metallic impurities in cyclized polyisoprene resin by washing an impure organic solvent/cyclized polyisoprene resin solution at least once with a heated aqueous acidic solution, and subsequently washing the resin at least once with heated water.

Abstract: A dual range infinitely variable transmission utilizes a continuously variable speed mechanism in conjunction with a fixed ratio speed mechanism to provide two power paths from the input to the rotatable output. A jaw clutch is utilized to switch between the high range and low range of the transmission. A reaction type clutch is utilized to provide a positive neutral for the transmission.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission with synchronous shift includes an input, an output, a fixed-ratio drive mechanism and a variator in driven relationship with the input, a planetary gear assembly having a sun gear, a ring gear, a carrier, and a plurality of planet gears, a first clutch for engaging the variator selectively with the sun and ring gears, a second clutch for engaging the mechanism selectively with the carrier and sun gear and for disengaging the mechanism therefrom, and a third clutch for engaging the ring gear and carrier selectively with the output. This relationship provides the transmission with a plurality of drive ranges and the capability of shifting from any range to any other range at a synchronous shift point established when the variator ratio is equal to the ratio of the mechanism.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing a swash plate assembly for use in a compressor, fluid motor or similar device in which a plurality of pistons are connected, by means of connecting rods, to a swash plate which drives (or is driven by) the pistons. A plurality of ball ended rods of a predetermined length having a pair of split die-inserts positioned about the rod, each against one of the balls. The balls are positioned in a die means having a central core to locate their position and which die means securely maintains the inserts against each of the ball ends. About one ball end of the rod, a piston with or without a slot is cast and the opposite ball end, which is positioned in a mating swash plate socket, has a swash plate cast about it. The finished assembly is machined for overall length, surface parallel, and, angular and diametral relationships.

Abstract: An axial piston, variable displacement, wobble plate gas or vapor compressor having improved wobble plate control for rapid response to a compressor inoperative mode. Either a mechanical or spring means serves to maintain the reference position during inoperation of the compressor. This control of the wobble plate position provides for rapid response during either operation or inoperation of the compressor, and also provides a stabilizing means which inhibits undesired wobble plate movement at low crankcase pressures.

Abstract: A capacity control arrangement for a rotary vane fluid displacement apparatus, such as a rotary vane compressor, having a vane retaining means that normally engages and retains the vanes in their retracted or nonworking position within the rotor defined guide slits of such rotary vane compressor. The retaining means are actuated to the vane-disengaged position by hydraulic control fluid which is communicated to the retaining means in response to an external parameter sensed by a control means.

Abstract: An axial piston, controlled displacement, wobble plate supercharger and control circuit for use with an internal combustion engine. A means for providing all torque loading along the drive shaft of such a supercharger is taught herein.

Abstract: A capacity control circuit for a fluid displacement apparatus, especially for a rotary vane compressor, which circuit controls the volume of fluid displaced or transmitted through such apparatus. The present invention provides a means to retain the vanes within the rotor guide slits with a fluid pressure differential to modulate the volume throughput of such rotary vane compressor or apparatus. This vane control is provided by controlling the suction or input pressure to such apparatus through a fluid control valve.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing a swash plate assembly for use in a compressor, fluid motor or similar device in which a plurality of pistons are connected, by means of connecting rods, to a swash plate which drives (or is driven by) the pistons. A plurality of piston and rod assemblies are made by casting the piston around one end of a connecting rod which is formed with a ball at both ends, thus providing a ball-socket connection therebetween. The pistons are finish machined. A die-insert is utilized to locate the ball and rod prior to casting, and is thereafter moved along the rod to contact the other ball end. This insert thus serves to locate the rod section with the affixed piston in a mating socket of a swash plate die. The swash plate is cast about a plurality of such piston bearing rods to a carefully toleranced dimension. The swash plate end of the assembly is then finish machined.

Abstract: An axial piston, variable displacement, wobble plate gas or vapor compressor having improved wobble plate control for rapid response to a compressor inoperative mode. Either a mechanical or spring means serves to maintain the reference position during inoperation of the compressor. This control of the wobble plate position provides for rapid response during either operation or inoperation of the compressor, and also provides a stabilizing means which inhibits undesired wobble plate movement at low crankcase pressures.

Abstract: A capacity control arrangement for a rotary vane fluid displacement apparatus, such as a rotary vane compressor, having a vane retaining means that may be moved to engage and retain the vanes in their retracted or nonworking position within the rotor defined guide slits. The retaining means are actuated to the vane-engaged position by hydraulic control fluid which is communicated to the retaining means in response to an external parameter sensed by a control means.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing a swash plate assembly for use in a compressor, fluid motor or similar device in which a plurality of pistons are connected, by means of connecting rods, to a swash plate which drives (or is driven by) the pistons. A plurality of piston assemblies are made by casting the piston around one end of a connecting rod section which is formed with a ball thus providing a ball-socket connection therebetween. Mating spherical ends with through-bores to receive the piston connecting rod section are cast-in-place and captured in sockets within the swash plate. The connecting rod section of the pistons is mated to the through-bores of the mating spherical ends and are positioned in an appropriate fixture to a fixed final relationship. The connecting rod sections are secured to the sidewall of each through-bore by a means such as electron-beam welding to secure the overall length of the final assembly.

Abstract: A flexible power transmission belt especially adapted for transmitting power between pulleys such as variable pulleys in a transmission is constructed of a loop of material with closely adjacent lugs or teeth joined thereto, the lugs or teeth having a slot-like opening to receive the loop and having obliquely disposed wings which are deformed to join them to the loop. The wings are generally relatively soft whereas the toes or other parts of the teeth are generally hardened.

Abstract: A controlled, variable displacement swash plate compressor is provided with means for controlling the capacity pivoting the swash plate about the drive shaft axis to vary the effective pumping capacity. The position of the swash plate with respect to the drive shaft axis is a function of the pressure maintained inside the crankcase, said position being a result of the various forces acting on the pistons, including the underside of the pistons where crankcase pressure is applied. A cam surface is provided to maintain a fixed top dead center position at all displacements, as well as an improved universal joint mechanism to anchor the swash plate against rotation.