Abstract: A shoulder assembly for mounting on a tire building drum is provided that includes a plurality of sections configured to interlock with another to form a shoulder ring to be mounted on a tire building drum when the tire building drum is in an expanded state, and a plurality of magnetic elements provided about a surface of the shoulder ring that is configured to contact a side of the tire building drum. The magnetic elements correspond to holding magnetic elements in the tire building drum. The shoulder ring is configured to maintain contact with the tire building drum during forming of a tire carcass, and the shoulder ring is configured to maintain its shape and stay with the formed tire carcass when the tire building drum is collapsed.

Abstract: An expandable belt and tread drum with magnetic deck fixing includes an assembly defining a portion of an arcuate outer circumferential working surface of a tire building drum. The assembly comprises a deck segment carrier and one or more magnetic members provided to the deck segment carrier and configured to attach a deck segment to the deck segment carrier by magnetic force.

Abstract: A transfer ring for use in the manufacture of vehicle tires, the transfer ring including a radially expandable and collapsible segmented cylindrical gripping surface defined by a plurality of inwardly facing arcuate surfaces mounted for radial movement toward and away from a central axis of the cylindrical gripping surface, wherein each arcuate surface is mounted to a corresponding set of driven linkages comprising first, second, and third members, each set of driven linkages further including a block-and-rail cam follower secured to at least one of the first, second, and third members and configured to cooperate with the first, second, and third members to limit movement of the arcuate surface to linear movement radially toward and away from the central axis of the cylindrical gripping surface.

Abstract: A shoulder assembly for mounting on a tire building drum is provided that includes a plurality of sections configured to interlock with another to form a shoulder ring to be mounted on a tire building drum when the tire building drum is in an expanded state, and a plurality of magnetic elements provided about a surface of the shoulder ring that is configured to contact a side of the tire building drum. The magnetic elements correspond to holding magnetic elements in the tire building drum. The shoulder ring is configured to maintain contact with the tire building drum during forming of a tire carcass, and the shoulder ring is configured to maintain its shape and stay with the formed tire carcass when the tire building drum is collapsed.

Abstract: A transfer ring for use in the manufacture of vehicle tires, the transfer ring including a radially expandable and collapsible segmented cylindrical gripping surface defined by a plurality of inwardly facing arcuate surfaces mounted for radial movement toward and away from a central axis of the cylindrical gripping surface, wherein each arcuate surface is mounted to a corresponding set of driven linkages comprising first, second, and third members, each set of driven linkages further including a block-and-rail cam follower secured to at least one of the first, second, and third members and configured to cooperate with the first, second, and third members to limit movement of the arcuate surface to linear movement radially toward and away from the central axis of the cylindrical gripping surface.

Abstract: An expandable deck comprises a plurality of elongated deck carriers mounted upon an expansion mechanism in a generally parallel and cylindrical formation. A fixed rod is mounted upon a first one of the deck carriers. A pivot rod is mounted upon an adjacent second deck carrier. A pivot segment defines a rotation aperture and a guide slot. The rotation aperture is rotatably mounted upon the pivot rod and the guide slot slidingly receives the fixed rod.

Abstract: A locking spacer for use with a tire building drum is disclosed. The locking spacer includes an arcuate panel having an outer surface, an inner surface, opposite first and second curved side surfaces, and opposite first and second straight end surfaces. The panel is sized and shaped to span between and extend along the opposing inner surfaces of the segments. A first fastener is disposed along the first side surface and is configured to secure the first side surface to a first of the pair of segments, and a second fastener is disposed along the second side surface and is configured to secure the second side surface to a second of the pair of segments. The first and second fasteners limit movement of the first and second side surfaces in relation to the segments along a radial direction of the tire building drum.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to gun-launched target projectiles wherein a radar-augmentor is included to increase the radar cross-section of the projectile to simulate on radar, an actual airborne threat such as aircraft and missiles. The radar augmentor comprises a base member, a uniform dielectric lens attached to said base member and a resilient support means between said base member and said lens. The dielectric lens is configured to provide a frontal radar return echo which simulates the actual airborne threat on radar.

Abstract: A multiconnector whereby a primary length of low energy fuse can be connected to a selected number of secondary lengths of low energy fuse has an inlet port into which an end of the primary length can be inserted and a number of outlet ports into which ends of secondary lengths of fuse can be inserted. The outlet ports and the inlet port communicate via internal passages. The outlet port may be closed by removable plugs or rupturable membranes so that those outlet ports that are not used do not establish a communication path between the inlet port and the atmosphere or the multiconnector may have two parts that are relatively displaceable so that the number of outlet ports that communicate with the inlet port can be set by relative displacement of the two parts.

Abstract: A system for repairing breaks in laminated and plate glass utilizing a glass replacement chemical wherein glass replacement chemical is disposed in a dispenser having a dispensing end. The apparatus includes a base and an injector tube supported on the base. A tube opening is formed in a portion of the injector tube with a portion of the tube opening intersecting the lower end of the injector tube and an access opening is formed in a portion of the injector tube with the access opening intersecting an outer peripheral surface of the injector tube and extending a distance through the injector tube and intersecting the tube opening. A seal assembly is supported in the injector tube for sealing the lower end portion of the injector tube to the glass to be repaired with the tube opening being disposed generally over a portion of the break in the glass.

Abstract: A downhole pump having a gas release probe which probe can be easily applied to a conventional travelling barrel downhole pump by merely lengthening such barrel by providing a variable length spacing sleeve above the travelling valve. The trip rod of the probe lifts off the valve element of the valve from its valve seat to release any gas or foamy oil otherwise trapped between the lower standing valve and the upper travelling valve of the pump. The invention is useful for obtaining oil under subterranean formation conditions that do not normally permit such recovery efficiently due to gas locks and can be either provided in a downhole pump or added to a preexisting pump.The term variable length spacing sleeve is used to describe a spacing sleeve whose length is established to suit a particular operating environment, and which length is determinable by one skilled in the art after considering the various operating parameters of the oil well in question.

Abstract: A downhole pump having a gas release valve which valve can be easily applied to the fixed barrel of a conventional downhole traveling plunger pump by merely lengthening such barrel. A trip on the pull rod attached to the plunger lifts off a valve element of the barrel valve seat to release any gas or foamy oil otherwise trapped between the lower standing valve and the traveling valve of the plunger. Such release takes place on each stroke of the pump. The invention is useful for obtaining oil under subterranean formation conditions that do not normally permit such recovery efficiently due to gas locks and can be either provided in a downhole pump or added to a conventional traveling plunger preexisting pump.

Abstract: Foil (aluminum) is placed on a backing member (styrofoam), and depressions made in the foil and backing member, and those members become set and hold the depressions. The depressions are made in a pattern to form a picture, and plastic materials are placed in the depressions, that are transparent, and of different colors, and have convex shapes above the top of the depressions, acting as lenses. The depressions are made by the finger, a stylus, or a toothpick. In another embodiment, the backing member is relatively rigid, a stencil having cut-out areas representing a picture is placed over the backing member, and the foil over the stencil, and the depressions are made by following the stencil. Another embodiment includes a shaping form with raised elements over which the foil is placed; both are placed in a mold, and styrofoam in fluent form placed over the foil and enabled to expand, the styrofoam then constituting the backing member. This forces the foil against the shaping form and forms the depressions.

Abstract: A tire building drum is described as having, a plurality of radially movable bead lock segments at each end of the drum for holding the tire bead rings during the turn-up operation, a pair of turn-up bladders, and a pair of carriers which work in conjunction with the bead lock segments and turn-up bladders to tension the ply endings of the unvulcanized carcass ply or plies as the ply endings are turned up and reversely wrapped around the tire bead rings to anchor the rings to the unvulcanized tire carcass for further processing.

Abstract: A transparent panel has particles of transparent plastic material applied to it in a pattern to depict a person or thing. The panel, with the picture thus formed, is fitted to the open side of a box, lined with black velvet. The picture is mounted in conjunction with a raking light so as to prevent glare to an observer.

Abstract: Foil, (aluminum) is secured to a plastic backing member (Styrofoam), and depressions made in the front face of the foil, which extend into the backing member, and are held by those members. The depressions are made in a pattern to form a picture, and plastic materials are placed in the depressions, that are transparent, of different colors, and of convex shape, acting as lenses. The plastic material includes casting resin, thixotropic thickening material, a dye, and a catalyst. Another form includes a rigid backing member and a stencil secured there to, and foil over the stencil, and the depressions are made in the foil, following the pattern in the stencil. Another embodiment includes a shaping form having raised elements and foil thereover; both are placed in a mold, and plastic material in fluent form placed over the foil and enabled to expand, the plastic material then constituting the backing member.

Abstract: A device for attachment to the gear shift lever of an outboard motor to enable shifting the gears from neutral to forward and/or reverse at a safe distance inboard of the motor.

Abstract: Extracts of the hemopoietic chalones, erythrocytic, lymphocytic and granulocytic chalones are produced by the semi-continuous processing of whole blood. By means of a continuous lysis unit the red blood cells are preferentially and substantially completely lysed while leaving unaffected the leucocytes which are then separated together with the red cell debris by means of a centrifuge in which the leucocytes attach to the rotor. The intact leucocytes are extracted and the extract subjected to ultrafiltration to provide extracts of the hemopoietic chalones, which may be further isolated and purified.Patients suffering from myeloid leukaemia have achieved temporary remissions with minimal serious or dangerous side effects when the patients received repeated doses of granulocytic chalone over an extended treatment period.

Abstract: A rotary mower shielding structure is provided for utilization in bedded row crops. The shielding structure is carried at the forward edge of the mower and has uniquely shaped openings compatibly spaced for row crops. The openings are designed to guide and support the row crop as it enters the cutting chamber of the mower to assure severing of the stalk near the crest of the bed. The shielding structure depends rearwardly and guides the stalk until contact with the blade, yet terminates forwardly of the blade to avoid interference when obstacles strike the shielding structure. Rigid material forms the structure to contain the severed stalks within the cutting chamber and assure thorough shredding.