Abstract: An arrangement of coils of varying widths and diameters in a warehouse having an automated crane wherein: the coil axes are parallel; the coils are arranged in lines, the coil widths in each line falling within a first predetermined range associated with the line, the coil diameters in each line falling within a second predetermined range associated with the line and the coil axes in each line being orientated perpendicularly to said each line; the lines define (i) rows of coils; (ii) a bottom layer of coils; and (iii) one or more upper layers of coils; each upper layer coil is supported by a pair of lower layer coils in a line; the first and second predetermined ranges associated with the line in which said each coil is arranged are the same as those associated with the line in which the supporting coils are arranged.

Abstract: In an aspect of the invention, there is provided a coil cradle for supporting a coil over a floor. The coil cradle comprises one or more pairs of opposing coil wedges secured to a support structure. Each coil wedge has a support surface for supporting the coil thereupon. The wedges in each pair of wedges are arranged such that their support surfaces and the support structure form a valley within which the coil is supported in use. In use, the support surface of each coil wedge is oriented at approximately 14° to horizontal.

Abstract: An arrangement of coils of varying widths and diameters in a warehouse having an automated crane wherein: the coil axes are parallel; the coils are arranged in lines, the coil widths in each line falling within a first predetermined range associated with the line, the coil diameters in each line falling within a second predetermined range associated with the line and the coil axes in each line being orientated perpendicularly to said each line; the lines define (i) rows of coils; (ii) a bottom layer of coils; and (iii) one or more upper layers of coils; each upper layer coil is supported by a pair of lower layer coils in a line; the first and second predetermined ranges associated with the line in which said each coil is arranged are the same as those associated with the line in which the supporting coils are arranged.

Abstract: A cradle for use with a load-bearing pallet and a shipping container is disclosed and comprises a support portion, an arresting portion and a base portion. The support portion, in use, is disposed beneath and supporting the pallet. The pallet, in use, is disposed in the container between the container sides. The arresting portion, in use, arrests horizontal sliding motion of the pallet relative to the support portion. The base portion, in use, is disposed on the floor of the container and spreads the load of the pallet, the support portion and the arresting portion over the floor of the container to within the capacity of the container. The base portion further is adapted to permit the pallet to be deposited onto and removed from the support portion by the truck using the rear doors of the container. A method for shipping steel coils using the cradle is also disclosed.

Abstract: In an aspect of the invention, there is provided a coil cradle for supporting a coil over a floor. The coil cradle comprises one or more pairs of opposing coil wedges secured to a support structure. Each coil wedge has a support surface for supporting the coil thereupon. The wedges in each pair of wedges are arranged such that their support surfaces and the support structure form a valley within which the coil is supported in use. In use, the support surface of each coil wedge is oriented at approximately 14° to horizontal.

Abstract: A load equalizing pallet apparatus for transporting a concentrated load and for use with load binders comprises a load equalizing base and a plurality of shoes. The base is constructed substantially of wood, has a periphery and, in use, receives said load. The shoes are metal and, in use, are arranged about the periphery of the base and rigidly engaged thereto. Each shoe has a plurality of lugs, the lugs, in use, being engaged by said load binders to couple said load to said pallet.

Abstract: A shipping apparatus for transporting a coil in a shipping container. The apparatus includes a saddle and a base. The saddle has angled supporting plates and lateral bars upon which said coil is placed. The saddle is placed on a base and may be releasably connected. The base is adapted to be slid while supporting the saddle and the coil, along the floor of said container to a transport position fully inside the container. When the coil, saddle, and base are in a container, the base distributes the load of the coil and the saddle to permit conventional transport of said container.

Abstract: A shipping apparatus for transporting a coil in a shipping container. The apparatus includes a saddle and a base. The saddle has angled supporting plates and lateral bars upon which said coil is placed. The saddle is placed on a base and may be releasably connected. The base is adapted to be slid while supporting the saddle and the coil, along the floor of said container to a transport position fully inside the container. When the coil, saddle, and base are in a container, the base distributes the load of the coil and the saddle to permit conventional transport of said container.

Abstract: A load equalizing pallet apparatus for transporting a concentrated load and for use with load binders is disclosed and comprises a load equalizing base and a plurality of shoes. The base is constructed substantially out of wood, has a periphery and, in use, receives said load. The shoes are metal and, in use, are arranged about the periphery of the base and rigidly engaged thereto. Each shoe has a plurality of lugs, the lugs, in use, being engaged by said load binders to couple said load to said pallet.

Abstract: The mechanism of the UV light-induced reaction between the indole moiety of tryptophan and chloroform, and the structure of the modified tryptophan and polypeptides including such modified tryptophan residues. The excited indole moiety, which is formed upon UV light irradiation, emits a solvated electron which initiates a series of events that yield fluorescent derivatives that have CHO group covalently bound to the indole moiety. These derivatives are herein referred to as formyltryptophan, and are relatively stable. Similar reactions are observed when 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-fluorotryptophan, or N-methylindolacetate are used in place of tryptophan, or when other haloalkanes, such as trichloracetic acid, trichlorethanol, trichlorethane, bromoform, and iodoactetate are used in place of chloroform. The derivatives can be used in a variety of applications in fluorescence spectroscopy, and for nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography, infra-red spectroscopy, circular dicroism and mass spectroscopy.

Abstract: The mechanism of the UV light-induced reaction between the indole moiety of tryptophan and chloroform, and the structure of the modified tryptophan and polypeptides including such modified tryptophan residues. The excited indole moiety, which is formed upon UV light irradiation, emits a solvated electron which initiates a series of events that yield fluorescent derivatives that have CHO group covalently bound to the indole moiety. These derivatives are herein referred to as formyltryptophan, and are relatively stable. Similar reactions are observed when 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-fluorotryptophan, or N-methylindolacetate are used in place of tryptophan, or when other haloalkanes, such as trichloracetic acid, trichlorethanol, trichlorethane, bromoform, and iodoactetate are used in place of chloroform. The derivatives can be used in a variety of applications in fluorescence spectroscopy, and for nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography, infra-red spectroscopy, circular dicroism and mass spectroscopy.

Abstract: The mechanism of the UV light-induced reaction between the indole moiety of tryptophan and chloroform, and the structure of the modified tryptophan and polypeptides including such modified tryptophan residues. The excited indole moiety, which is formed upon UV light irradiation, emits a solvated electron which initiates a series of events that yield fluorescent derivatives that have CHO group covalently bound to the indole moiety. These derivatives are herein referred to as formyltryptophan, and are relatively stable. Similar reactions are observed when 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-fluorotryptophan, or N-methylindolacetate are used in place of tryptophan, or when other haloalkanes, such as trichloracetic acid, trichlorethanol, trichlorethane, bromoform, and iodoactetate are used in place of chloroform. The derivatives can be used in a variety of applications in fluorescence spectroscopy, and for nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography, infra-red spectroscopy, circular dicroism and mass spectroscopy.

Abstract: Compression is measured in an internal combustion engine by sensing the deceleration in sub-cyclic engine speed resulting from each cylinder's compression stroke while the engine is decelerating without fuel to the cylinders and without engine load.

Abstract: A solid state power switch includes a gated switch for connecting electrical power to a load whenever the actual load current is less than selected current reference values.

Abstract: A solid state compass system for use with automobiles or the like. The system consists of a dashboard mounted readout unit which receives signals provided thereto from a remotely located solid state magnetic bearing sensor, the latter being responsive to the earth's magnetic field. The solid state magnetic bearing sensor described herein, includes a pair of Hall effect semiconductors and ancillary electronic circuits. Two ancillary circuit types are described. One circuit is designed to output digital codes indicative of magnetic heading; the other circuit is designed to output two currents which are indicative of sine and cosine components of magnetic heading. The circuit designed to output digital codes includes sinusoidal waveform generators, a binary counter, a differential comparator amplifier and digital latch and decoding circuits. The circuit designed to output currents indicative of sine and cosine components of magnetic heading are comprised of a pair of linear differential buffer amplifiers.

Abstract: An insulating cover larger than and fitting over the opening in an upper floor between the upper floor and an adjacent lower floor of a structure which has an open top, box-like shape with a pair of wheels on its back wall and front inside and outside handles. Optionally, the edges of the wall have an insulating gasket and the top of the cover has insulating means thereon. The cover is sufficiently deep to receive the folded stairs between its top and the trap door.

Abstract: A remote-indicating magnetic compass system for use with automobiles or the like. The system consists of a dashboard-mounted readout unit, which receives and decodes logic signals provided thereto from a remotely located electro-optical shaft encoder, the latter being responsive to and positioned by the earth's magnetic field. The form of bearing readout is discrete rather than continuous, e. g. 8 or 16 bearing states are described. The bearing readout display may be defined by a plurality of discrete indicators, such as light-emitting diodes, or segmented alpha indicators or so forth may be employed. The electro-optical shaft encoder assembly is preferably located at a point on the vehicle distant from large bodies of iron or steel, and where the earth's field is strong relative to fields associated with permanently magnetized auto parts.

Abstract: A solid state magnetic sensor system for indicating the direction of an applied magnetic field and more specifically as a compass system for use with automobiles or the like. The system consists of a dashboard mounted readout unit which receives signals provided thereto from a remotely located solid state magnetic bearing sensor, the latter being responsive to the earth's magnetic field. The solid state magnetic bearing sensor described herein, includes a pair of Hall effect semiconductors and ancillary electronic circuits. Two ancillary circuit types are described. One circuit is designed to output digital codes indicative of magnetic heading; the other circuit is designed to output two currents which are indicative of sine and cosine components of magnetic heading. The circuit designed to output digital codes includes sinusoidal waveform generators, a binary counter, a differential comparator amplifier and digital latch and decoding circuits.