Abstract: An accelerometer includes an enclosure and a flowable material disposed in the enclosure, A signal representing a shape of a surface of the flowable material in the enclosure is developed and a circuit is responsive to the signal for deriving an indication of acceleration.

Abstract: An actuator cap for a container of product includes a main peripheral wall and a central discharge member axially movable relative to the main peripheral wall. The central discharge member is oriented to discharge product substantially axially. A pillar has a peripheral surface, and the pillar is deflectable relative to the main peripheral wall in a direction toward the central discharge member. Movement of the pillar is communicated to the central discharge member to displace the central discharge member when the pillar is deflected.

Abstract: Apparatus for placing contents of a first container in fluid communication with a delivery apparatus includes an actuating element carried by the delivery apparatus and a valve element carried by the first container. At least one of the actuating element and the valve element defines a flow path from the first container to the delivery apparatus when the actuating element and the valve element are engaged with one another. The actuating element is engageable with a circular cylindrical valve of a second container to prevent flow of contents of the second container into the delivery apparatus.

Abstract: A telephone accessory device includes a first circuit that detects an off-hook condition of a telephone and a second circuit responsive to the first circuit wherein the second circuit simulates an on-hook condition when the off-hook condition is detected.

Abstract: An electrically compensated constant speed drive includes a mechanical differential having first and second input shafts and an output shaft wherein a prime mover is coupled to the first input shaft, a brushless generator is coupled to the differential output shaft and includes a control permanent magnet generator (PMG) and a main generator which develops output power and a speed compensation link is coupled between the control PMG and the second differential shaft. The speed compensation link includes a dynamoelectric machine coupled to the second differential input shaft and a power converter which interconnects armature windings of the control PMG and electrical power windings of the dynamoelectric machine.

Abstract: A new mid-infrared laser in hydrogen which produces an output when excited by a high voltage pulse discharge in a long, low loss cavity to produce laser action in three or more lines as output pulses with lengths varying from less than 1 microsecond to over 6 microseconds with wavelengths in the 3 .mu.m band including 3.71 .mu.m, 3.77 .mu.m, and 3.84 .mu.m.

Abstract: A cryogenic infrared laser in deuterium in which an output is produced by exciting the deuterium after it has been cooled to cryogenic temperature with a high voltage pulse discharge to produce laser action in three or more lines as output pulses with varying lengths and with wavelengths in the 4 .mu.m band and including 4.52 .mu.m, 4.60 .mu.m, and 4.71 .mu.m.

Abstract: A mining apparatus and method for dislodging material from a mine face. The dislodged material is transported from the front to the rear of the mine for further handling. The apparatus has a lifting mechanism for raising cross beams to the roof of the mine wherein beam jacks are permitted to engage the cross beams to provide support to the mine roof. The temporary roof support permits advancement of miner as dislodged material is removed.

Abstract: A mining method and bolting apparatus. Material is dislodged from a mine face by means of a miner wherein the face is advanced. The dislodged material is transported from the mine face for further handling. A temporary roof support of cross beams supported by beam jacks is provided. A bolting apparatus installs bolts in the mine roof providing a permanent roof support. Cross beams and beam jacks are lowered, manually moved forward and reinstalled wherein the temporary mine roof support is advanced. The mining apparatus and bolter is advanced under the advanced temporary roof support to the advanced mine face.