Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for allowing quality of an image to be tested. For example, the present invention may be utilized to test the quality of an image produced by a helmet-mounted display such as an Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System (IHADSS). In at least one embodiment, after the image is captured by a camera, for example, at least one measurable aspect of the image is analyzed in an objective manner to determine at least one possible difference in the measurable aspect of the image and a corresponding measurable aspect of a recalled representation of the image and presenting the difference via a visual display device.

Abstract: A low-mass roller is disclosed comprising a cylindrical body formed of polymeric material and having an exterior surface, first and second open ends and defining an interior tubular space along a longitudinal axis therethrough for receiving an axle; and an outer shell formed of thin metal covering the exterior surface of the cylindrical body. In another aspect, the outer shell of the low-mass roller comprises an assembly of first and second tubular shells having inside diameters, equal within a predetermined tolerance, at first respective ends thereof, wherein the first respective ends are joined together and welded. The assembly of the first and second tubular shells includes a weld ring disposed between and nested within the first respective ends of the first and second tubular shells such that the shells are held together in alignment during the welding process.

Abstract: A low-mass roller is disclosed comprising a cylindrical body formed of polymeric material and having an exterior surface, first and second open ends and defining an interior tubular space along a longitudinal axis therethrough for receiving an axle; and an outer shell formed of thin metal covering the exterior surface of the cylindrical body. In another aspect, the outer shell of the low-mass roller comprises an assembly of first and second tubular shells having inside diameters, equal within a predetermined tolerance, at first respective ends thereof, wherein the first respective ends are joined together and welded. The assembly of the first and second tubular shells includes a weld ring disposed between and nested within the first respective ends of the first and second tubular shells such that the shells are held together in alignment during the welding process.

Abstract: The universal joint is provided for use with power drive tools. A driving member (12) is provided having a bore (16) at one end for receiving a drive member and a cavity (18) at the other end. A driven member (14) is provided having a quadrified ball (20) at one end and a socket receiving member (22) at the other end. The quadrified ball (20) has quadrified sides (40), a spherical head (42) and spherical corners (44). The quadrified side (40) contains sloped portions (46). The cavity (18) contains a base (54), a square cross-sectional area (48), radius corners (56) and a spring groove (66). The quadrified ball (20) is held in place in the cavity (18) by means of a "C" spring (68). The "C" spring (68) fits in spring groove (66). Disposed at the base (54) of the cavity (18) is a plug compression washer (60) made of a compressible polymer. Disposed between plug compression washer (60) and the head (42) of quadrified ball (20) is a plug tension washer (62).

Abstract: A rotary to linear servo mechanism for converting low force mechanical rotary motion into hydraulic motion is provided which includes a piston linearly movable in one end of a bore and a valve rotatably mounted in the other end of the bore for cooperation with the piston to selectively deliver pressure fluid to opposite sides of the piston to move said piston selectively in either direction in said bore.

Abstract: A process for making naphthenic type lubricating oils from a low VI waxy crude which comprises distilling said low VI waxy crude to 500.degree. to 650.degree. F at atmospheric pressure to separate distillable fractions therefrom, subjecting the residue to a vacuum distillation at about 25 to about 125 mm Hg absolute pressure to obtain one or more gas oil fractions, optionally hydrotreating said gas oil fractions in the presence of a Ni/Mo catalyst at 550.degree. to 650.degree. F, 0.25 to 1.0 LHSV, and 700-1500 psig, and catalytically dewaxing said distillates in the presence of a H.sup.+ form mordenite catalyst containing a Group VI or Group VIII metal at 550.degree. to 750.degree. F, 500 to 1500 psig and 0.25 to 5.0 LHSV, to obtain said naphthenic type oils having pour points to from about -60.degree. to +20.degree. F.

Abstract: A process for making refrigeration oils without acid treating and clay contacting steps which comprises subjecting a naphthenic oil to a first hydrogenation step at a temperature of from about 550.degree. to about 660.degree. F, a hydrogen pressure of from about 500 to about 1500 psig., and in the presence of a nickel-molybdenum or cobalt-molybdenum catalyst, subjecting the hydrogenated oil to a second hydrogenation treatment under the same conditions, catalytically dewaxing the twice hydrogenated oil and percolating the dewaxed oil through bauxite.

Abstract: In the process of manufacturing a refrigeration oil where an oil stock is dewaxed by forming a complex with urea in the presence of an activator, the improvement of adding hot vacuum gas oil to the separated urea complex whereby the activator is flashed off and is recycled for reuse and the slurry of the urea complex in the gas oil is treated with hot water to break the adduct and separate a water-urea mixture and oil and paraffin. The improved method enables accurate and uniform temperature control and degradation of urea is suppressed.

Abstract: A process for making naphthenic type lubricating oils from a low VI waxy crude which comprises distilling said low VI waxy crude to 500.degree. to 650.degree. F. at atmospheric pressure to separate distillable fractions therefrom, subjecting the residue to a vacuum distillation at about 25 to about 125 mm Hg absolute pressure to obtain one or more gas oil fractions, optionally hydrotreating said gas oil fractions in the presence of a Ni/Mo catalyst at 550.degree. to 650.degree. F., 0.25 to 1.0 LHSV, and 700-1500 psig, and catalytically dewaxing said distillates in the presence of a H.sup.+ form mordenite catalyst containing a Group VI or Group VIII metal at 550.degree. to 750.degree. F., 500 to 1500 psig and 0.25 to 5.0 LHSV, to obtain said naphthenic type oils having pour points of from about -60.degree. to +20.degree. F.