Abstract: A lasting machine that applies cement into the corner between a portion of the margin of an upper mounted on a last and an insole located on the last bottom and that wipes the margin portion against the insole so as to cementatiously attach the wiped margin portion to the insole.

Abstract: A portable display device having a base comprising running gear which includes a plurality of wheels and a pulling tongue wherein the wheels may be detachably secured to the base such that the base may be permanently affixed to a given location. A sign is reciprocally mounted on the base by means of a supporting frame such that the sign may be raised or lowered to any desired position through the operation of a lifting mechanism in the form of a power or manually operated winch connected to the sign by a pulley and cable arrangement. Lights may be arranged on both the interior and exterior of the sign and operated by a power supply, in the form of a battery or generator which also may be carried on the base of the sign.

Abstract: A high speed winding machine for developing or generating coil groups each comprising one or more coils each having one or more turns of winding material. The turns are developed and placed on coil turn receiving means such as coil injection tooling or a coil transfer mechanism with or without auxiliary coil shaping means. The apparatus may be advantageously utilized in the manufacture of wound inductive devices, e.g., dynamoelectric machines such as motors. An illustrated preferred embodiment includes a frame, a coil form support having auxiliary coil shaping means embodied as a coil form mounted thereon for axial movement relative to the frame, and a flyer rotatable about a central axis for developing wire turns on the coil form.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus and method suitable for automatic machine interrogation of individuals for identifying persons such as those seeking admittance to secure areas or seeking an extension of credit. Acoustical wave energy is applied by an oscillator and transducer to the person's body, such as one end of an arm. Another transducer contacts another body part, such as the other end of the arm, to receive the body-transmitted energy. The frequency response characteristics of the body part are then detected by suitable correlation means to determine the amplitude and phase transfer functions. Comparison of a previously known transfer function of a person with a subsequently measured transfer function permits a machine decision whether the functions represent the same person.

Abstract: A simulated tricorn hat is produced including a body of thin plastic, including a brim, a riser and a crown. The brim is designed to flex against the riser of the hat near the crown at three generally equally spaced points. Means are provided on the brim to extend through apertures in the riser to hold the brim against the riser at the three equally spaced points.

Abstract: The invention is an improvement in a prosthetic device of the type that is a composite of a first material adapted to be strong enough to withstand the wear and stress exerted on the prosthetic device and a second material in the form of a coating fixed to the first material over a substantial portion of the outer surface of the prosthetic device that engages the bone to which the prosthetic device is attached. The coating is adapted to allow adjacent human tissue to grow therein. The improvement comprises the coating being at least 1 mm. thick and formed of a porous polymeric material that includes a network of interconnected pores throughout its volume. The average pore diameter of the coating ranges from 50 .mu.m - 300 .mu.m, the minimum pore volume being 30%.

Abstract: A mammary prosthesis or orthopedic pad includes a flexible shell formed of silicone rubber. The shell is filled with a silicone gel, the specific gravity of which is reduced by a dispersion of glass or epoxy microspheres.

Abstract: A surgical method of fixation of artificial eye lenses formed as an optic lens with supporting members intended for being passed through apertures in the periradicular zone of the iris, which comprises perforating apertures for said supporting members by means of a focused laser beam, incising the anterior chamber of the eye, removing the opacified eye lens, implanting an artificial lens, and applying surgical sutures.

Abstract: A toilet sanitary device for use on small boats, which includes a frame carrying a toilet seat and extensible over the upper edge or gunwale of the boat over the water. An upright post carries a curtain ring from which is suspended a curtain somewhat like a shower bath curtain, and which is adjustable to cover the occupant of the toilet when in use. An angle strut is provided to connect from the outer portion of the toilet support frame and fits into a socket secured to a lower portion of the hull, to provide extra support for the toilet and its occupant.

Abstract: A toilet comprising a toilet bowl including a flushing manifold, a first discharge opening, and a second opening proximate the discharge opening, means for selectively closing the first discharge opening so that the discharge of the contents of the toilet bowl through the discharge opening will be prevented, means for delivering a predetermined volume of flushing medium under pressure to the toilet bowl when the dicharge opening is closed, a conduit extending between the second opening and the flushing manifold including a pump, and means for operating the pump for a selected period of time after the predetermined volume of flushing medium has been delivered to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A whirlpool bath device having a valve assembly including a concentric ring and cap for manual control of the water inlet pressure and the flow of air entrained in the water, the cap being spring loaded to afford pressure relief and prevent breakage. The water and entrained air emerge into the tub through a discharge outlet having an adjustable and wear-compensating nozzle provided with a dished flange engageable by the foot of the user for controlling the direction of the output flow through the nozzle.

Abstract: A convertible settee-bed iss particularly designed for use in motor homes and other recreational vehicles, and especially as the forward settee of a motor home dinette unit which has two settees facing each other with both back rests arranged for about 275.degree. roll-over movement from facing settee positions to abutting horizontal bed positions coplanar with each other and with the seats. A locking arm pivoted on a fixed base and a spring loaded, digitally manipulable latch button on the back rest cooperate to lock the back rest either in a rearwardly facing dinette position or in a forwardly facing riding position.

Abstract: A collapsible catamaran can be easily disassembled into its component aluminum parts for storage and transportation. The collapsible catamaran consists of a pair of two sectional portions, wherein each section of each portion has an upward extending tubular member attached thereon. A rectangular shaped frame has parallel sides and parallel ends, wherein the sides and ends are detachably joined together by union elbow coupling members, wherein the coupling members detachably fit onto the coupling member.

Abstract: An improved shark screen reduces the possibility of a survivor of a shipwreck or air disaster from being attacked by sharks. A thin film bag is vacuum packed and stored in a cigarette package sized container. After it is unfolded and filled with water, the disaster victim crawls inside. A small inflated annular chamber at the top of the bag ensures that it remains in an upright position and presents an even protuberance-free surface. The top is closed by a drawstring to lower the screen's above-water profile and hides its occupant.

Abstract: A boot tree comprising a shoe tree including adjustably interconnected toe and heel structures, an elongate shaft including adjustably interconnected shaft sections and having a plurality of longitudinally spaced, laterally oriented grooves in the outer surface thereof, one end of the shaft being pivotably connected to the shoe tree, a handle connected to the other end of the shaft, a crossbar pivotably connected to the shaft, a pair of boot strap engaging hook members connected to the opposite extremities of the crossbar, and a locking tongue connected to the crossbar and engaging one of the grooves in the shaft in one angular position of the shaft relative to the crossbar so as to permit movement of the crossbar towards the handle and to prevent movement of the crossbar towards the shoe tree, rotation of the handle and the shaft relative to the crossbar and the shoe tree from the one position releasing the locking tongue and permitting movement of the crossbar towards the shoe tree and release of the hook m

Abstract: There is described a control device particularly suitable for use in the construction of buildings such as continuous girder or truss bridges, elevated highways and the like, for the purpose of controlling vertically imposed loads, more particularly, for the purpose of attenuating mechanical vibrations or impacts as will be caused by braking or starting land vehicles or earthquakes, dispersing horizontally an acting forces at the joint of an upper structure of a bridge such as a girder and a lower structure such as a pier, particularly at a fixed shoe (bridge bearing) on the pier.

Abstract: A device to remove surface particulates from fed materials, as paper and the like, wherein a reduced pressure is applied in a housing to effect a pressure gradient across the fed material to distort and conform the same to a substantial peripheral portion of a brush rotating in the housing to provide an area of surface cleaning engagement between the brush and the fed material to thereby produce an effective and efficient cleaning action.

Abstract: A novel structure for a blackboard eraser is provided wherein the eraser comprises a plurality of raised rows of two or more different erasing mediums such as brushes, fiber or cloths laterally spaced and extending parallel on a base support to form an eraser body. The body is connected at its two ends to a resilient dust-collecting frame flush with the raised erasing mediums so that when erasing the blackboard with the eraser the latter completely encloses the corresponding part of the blackboard, guiding the dust along the spaces between adjacent raised rows of erasing mediums and then collecting them in the frame, thereby preventing the dust from flying about and polluting the air. A chalk container may further be formed at the lower part of the eraser for holding the chalks.

Abstract: A mop holder comprising, in combination, a frame assembly comprising a longitudinal sheet metal frame, a pair of metallic wire frames and clamp members for connecting said sheet metal frame with said metallic wire frames, each of said metallic wire frames having a longitudinal outer leg, a pair of longitudinal inner legs connected to said outer leg through cornered ends respectively, and a pair of transverse legs connected to said inner legs respectively, said outer leg being outwardly convexed and elongated beyond said sheet metal frame, said metallic wire frames being arranged symmetrically with respect to a horizontal, longitudinal axis of said sheet metal frame so that the pair of inner legs of the first metallic wire frame and the pair of inner legs of the second metallic wire frame face each other with a small distance therebetween, and said clamp members being formed by curling edges of said sheet metal frame around the transverse legs of the metallic wire frames; and a pair of spaced standards extendi

Abstract: Roller cover support consists of blow molded sleeve having plural protruding ribs to frictionally retain the roller cover in place. The ends of the sleeve are molded to receive and mount end caps thereon which include suitable bearings for the roller frame shaft and provide some support against collapse or flattening out of the sleeve during use under pressure. The O.D. of the end caps and adjacent ends of the sleeve are slightly smaller than the I.D. of the roller cover for normal concentricity and guidance of the roller cover onto the sleeve, and the ends of the ribs are tapered to wedge the roller cover on. When the roller frame shaft extends all the way through the roller support, perforations may be placed along the length of the sleeve to provide for drainage of any water or other liquid that may seep into the interior of the sleeve through the end cap bearings during clean up.

Abstract: In a xerographic printing system the toned copy paper is fused by the pressure nip formed by a hot roll and a backup roll. A scraping blade engages the destructible surface of the backup roll at a critical angle which is selected as a function of the coefficients of friction of the backup roll's surface and the toner/debris contamination that may be collected on the backup roll's surface. As a result, the blade slides freely on the roll's surface, but does not slide on the surface of the toner/debris contamination film. This film forms a locking angle with the blade, placing the blade in stress, and developing a film removing chisel-like action therewith.

Abstract: A one-piece molded grommet for routing a cable inserted therethrough and to protect the cable from bending, cutting and foot traffic. A cavernous tab or foot in the form of a split sleeve portion disposed in a first plane is attached to a vertically oriented barrel portion through which an inserted cable is elevated from the cavity of the tab to a second plane generally parallel to the first. A flange member or pad is attached to the barrel portion at the second plane and includes a bore at an angle to the cable's introduction to the cavernous tab. A vertically oriented slit is provided in the barrel and the flange member to facilitate installation and removal of the cable to the grommet. The slit is off-center relative to the bore in order to provide a saddle of protective material for the cable therein should pressure be applied to the top of the grommet.

Abstract: An external pull handle at motor vehicle doors with a soil-protecting arrangement which is constituted by a cover cap that is open toward the rear and covers the forward area of the pull handle; the cover cap is provided with an enlargement caused by an offset as viewed in a direction opposite the driving direction.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in the process for shirring cylindrical tubular casings, especially artificial sausage casings of synthetic material, in which an inflated casing is conveyed in the direction of its longitudinal axis and shirred, with pleating, against a counter-force by shirring forces acting upon the circumference of the casing, the improvement comprising that the forces acting upon the surface of the casing do so continuously and simultaneously, at equal intervals, at a plurality of points on at least two straight lines extending parallel to and symmetrically about the longitudinal axis of the casing, the action being at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the sausage casing, and circumferentially thereof, and, simultaneously, in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the casing, against said counter-force. The invention also relates to an apparatus for performing the process.

Abstract: A method of processing poultry including conveying the poultry in a head lowermost position successively along a prescribed path, moving a processing tool synchronously with each of the birds, moving the tool through a series of predetermined positions with respect to the bird as it is moved synchronously therewith, and selectively holding and orienting each bird by its body as the tool is moved through the series of predetermined positions to orient the tool with respect to the bird during the processing operation.

Abstract: A book page holder for holding a book in open position for reading while permitting the pages of the book to be easily turned without damage. The holder includes an elongated member that is adapted to extend laterally across the back of the book when the latter is open for reading, and a pair of clips are provided on the left and right ends of the elongated member for engaging the pages of the left and right halves of the book to prevent unintentional turning of the pages. The left clip extends laterally inwardly over the side edge of the left half of the book and the right clip extends longitudinally inwardly over the upper marginal edge of the right half of the book.

Abstract: A buckle adjustable for belts of different widths includes a flat rectangular housing open at its top and bottom and a pair of guide members including outer channel shaped tracks and vertical front plates extending through and slidably engaging the housing openings and retained in preselected positions by bowed leaf springs entrapped between the housing front wall and respective slide plates. Belt anchoring vertical tongues project inwardly from the outer trailing ends of the guide members and are rearwardly offset from the tracks and a curved belt eyelet engaging tongue is mounted on the housing rear wall.

Abstract: A releasable fastener for securing together two straps, includes a link adapted for attachment to one such strap and shaped as a generally plate-like strike having a pair of spaced-apart locking lugs on opposite edges defining locking notches. A guide channel is provided in one surface of the strike intermediate the lugs for guiding the link into engagement with a buckle adapted to be secured to the other such strap. The buckle is formed by a body having spaced-apart upper and lower plates defining a slot for receiving the strike. A pair of spaced-apart lock-pins extend through the upper plate and said slot into the lower plate, with the portion of said lock-pins exposed between the said plates being notched to define lands for engaging into the locking notches on the strike. The lock-pins are rotated to position the lands in the notches by a slide mounted on the upper plate.

Abstract: Space-dyed textile strands are provided by a process which comprises contacting each of the substantially flat ends of a wound yarn package with a color modifying agent, withdrawing the yarn from the yarn package and rewinding the yarn in reverse order into a second yarn package having at least one substantially flat end, and contacting each of the flat ends of the rewound yarn package with a color modifying agent. The color modifying agent can comprise, for example, a dye, a chemical compound effecting the absorbtivity of dyes or the like. The yarn is withdrawn from the second yarn package, woven or tufted into a carpet, for example, and dyed, resulting in a carpet having random, small flecks of contrasting color therein.

Abstract: A niobium metal tube is sealed in the axial hole of a cylindrical alumina plug using a high temperature sealing glass. The plug is then sealed, at a lower temperature, in the end of an alumina arc tube.

Abstract: A cutting tool comprising a cutting bit, a tool holder having a cutting bit receiving recess and a clamping member for clamping the cutting bit in the recess of the tool holder. The flank surface of the cutting bit remote from its cutting edge has two recesses therein, the bottom surfaces of which extend inwardly of the cutting bit at an acute angle with respect to a lower, seating face of the cutting bit. Two toe dogs are provided on the clamping member and engage in the recesses of the cutting bit with flat contact with the bottom surfaces of the recesses to position the cutting bit in the cutting bit receiving recess.

Abstract: A Hooke's joint comprises four bearing cups received in openings in respective yoke arms and retained therein by respective retaining elements. At least one retaining element associated with each yoke has radially-projecting fingers which terminate in cutting edges and which are seated in a groove cut in the wall of the corresponding opening by rotation of the retaining element. There is also described a tool for contracting the retaining element to enable it to be inserted into the opening and for rotating the retaining element.

Abstract: A method for fastening by brazing (hard-soldering) the blades of a rotor for a hydrodynamic torque converter or the like, in which the blades are fastened with respect to an inner shell by means of lugs which are extended through corresponding slots in the inner shell and are thereafter bent over; in the assembly, the blades are fixed in the given position in an outer shell by one circumferential clamping band each whereafter the inner shell is assembled by extending the lugs through the slots thereof and the lugs are thereafter bent over; a wire ring of soldering or brazing material is then applied at least within the joint area of the outer clamping band with the outer shell and the assembly is then heated, preferably in a protective gas atmosphere to a temperature above the melting temperature of the soldering or brazing material; after the soldering or brazing material has run into the gaps and cracks the assembly is then cooled.

Abstract: A sphere-passing tee is made up of a sphere-guiding tube having each end held within a tapering end portion of a one-piece outer tube. Each tapering end portion of the outer tube is formed thereon by forcing it into a die. The outer tube is preferably provided with the branch outlet of the tee by an extrusion process.

Abstract: An in place bearing staking device having a conventional roller staking tool and a backup tool positioned adjacent a bearing in an assembly part. An air motor driven drive unit rotates the staking tool as the tool is drawn toward the backup tool by a drive unit. A draw bar passes through the staking tool, bearing backup tool, drive unit and feed unit. The relative positions of the parts on the draw bar is determined by the particular application. Various adapters and spacers may be provided as needed.

Abstract: A propeller puller has a central body section with outward fins. Chains are connected to the fins and engage about blades on the propeller, and a push member within the central body section is forced against the mounting shaft of the propeller to extract the propeller from the shaft.

Abstract: A method of repairing a wall of chemical process equipment is disclosed which is particularly suitable for repairing a vessel having an outer shell and an inner liner having tantalum as a base constituent wherein the liner has a fault such as a corrosion pit. The fault is repaired by drilling a hole through the fault, liner and shell, the diameter of the hole through the liner being at least as great as the diameter of the fault. A lifting means such as a screw is inserted into the hole to raise the liner away from the shell. The hole through the shell is enlarged, the screw is removed from the liner, and the area between the raised portion of the liner and the shell is cleaned. An insert having tantalum as a base constituent is inserted into the hole, the areas on both sides of the insert are evacuated and purged with an inert gas, and the insert is welded to the liner to form a seal therebetween.

Abstract: Visual guidance methods and apparatus are provided for directing the treatment of workpieces, such as the assembly of printed circuit boards, by providing a full-size optical image of each successive treatment step in turn, superimposed on the operator's actual view of the workpiece itself. The workpiece is viewed through a half-silvered mirror which also delivers an image of a programmed mylar film with instructional steps and parts shown as full-size partial images superimposed on the operator's view of the workpiece itself. Simultaneous actuation of parts storage bin trays automatically delivers the required parts for each assembly step. Indexing of the apparatus moves the mylar film to exhibit the next treatment step, aligned with the workpiece, by index code indicia accompanying each partial image to be superimposed on the view of the workpiece, and simultaneously exposes the next parts storage bin for delivery of the next required component part to the operator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a hollow tube from a tube sheet in which the tube is held by expansive forces in the tube. A GTA arc is established between an electrode and the interior tube wall. The arc parameters are such that it melts partially through the tube wall and the arc is then translated in a desired pattern of movement along the length of the tube contained in the tube sheet. Upon re-solidfication of the melted part of the tube the compressive forces of solidification shrinkage and thermal contraction result in a reduction of the tube diameter. Apparatus is disclosed for carrying out the method which, through a dual drive arrangement, is capable of producing a variety of weld head translation paths.

Abstract: A hydraulic extractor and its use in removing damaged draft gear which are wedged in railway cars. It consists of a length of pressure resistant hose folded at its center to lie flat upon itself when empty, and having connections at both ends for receiving hydraulic fluid under pressure. Also included is an arrangement for feeding the hose into the restricted space above the draft yoke and below the draft sill. That arrangement comprises a pair of strips of sheet metal of a width generally the same as that of the flat hose, and means connecting the strips together at one end. The hose is placed between the strips, with the fold near the connecting means. A rudimentary winch is provided for connection by a cable to the metal strips where they are connected. In use, the cable is fed through the space to be expanded, and connected to the winch, and the hose in its protective metal strips is winched into the desired location.

Abstract: A process for fabricating walls from wood framing materials, particularly suited for use in fabricating walls of a type normally employed in constructing frame structures and the like, characterized by an employment of a series of sequentially actuated machine systems electrically interconnected for selecting and feeding components and for selectively assembling the components into walls having adjustably regulated dimensions and selectively controlled spaced and dimensioned openings defining doors, windows and the like, a particular feature of the invention being a combination of an electrical control system interconnected with a series of operative systems for driving the machine through a predetermined sequence of machine events, in redundant or non-redundant modes, for fabricating a series of walls to be erected into frame structures.

Abstract: A glass container is molded with a recessed outlet end having a sharp outer edge and an enlarged lip. The outside surfaces of the lip of the container from a point adjacent the recessed opening are straight in part and convexly shaped in another part and terminate in a portion of reduced diameter at the neck of the container. A closure assembly centrally housing an aerosol "or pump-type" valve is formed with a depending flange, an annular stepped portion adjoining the central housing, and a concave surface portion connecting the stepped portion and the depending flange. A liquid elastomeric resin lining is flowed onto the concave surface and depending flange portions and cured to form a resilient liner. The closure assembly is then mounted upon the recessed open end of the glass container forming an inwardly diverging channel between the recessed outlet and enlarged lip of the container on the one hand and the stepped and concave portions of the closure assembly on the other hand.

Abstract: This invention relates to a corner alignment jig for box-like structures to be joined together in side-by-side or end-to-end assembled relation which comprises four horizontally adjustable vertically-disposed prealigned stanchions positioned to receive the box-like structure therebetween, fastener means for detachably connecting a corner post to the inside planar face of each stanchion, spacer means to be interposed between each stanchion and the corner post associated therewith to maintain a fixed spaced parallel relation therebetween, and jack means for temporarily elevating the box-like structure into position to have the four corner posts fastened thereto.

Abstract: An improved method for forming a cup-shaped ball joint socket by using a blank provided with a neck portion of reduced outer diameter from which an outwardly directed collar is formed; and the cup-shaped ball joint socket resulting from practicing the improved method.

Abstract: A method for bonding a gallium-type light emitting diode (LED) to a metallized substrate interconnection member, such as, a header, or a strip. An LED wafer is subjected to premetallizing backside processing in order to prepare the surface for a metallizing deposition step. During metallization, the backside wafer is deposited with a gold-germanium or gold-silicon alloy. Thereafter, the wafer is heated in forming gas in order to alloy the gold-germanium or gold-silicon first layer to the wafer backside. Then, a second layer of gold-germanium or gold-silicon is evaporated over the alloyed first layer. The LED chip or die is then eutectically die bonded to a metallized substrate.

Abstract: Apparatus for assembling a generally annular member in gripping engagement and generally coaxially about a selected position on a shaft. The apparatus has a pair of means conjointly and relatively movable axially with respect to the shaft and operable generally for guiding the member generally coaxially onto an end portion of the shaft and for driving the member therealong to its selected position. Means is movable in one of the guiding and driving means and mounted generally in universal movement relation to the other of the guiding and driving means for seating the member and for accommodating coaxial misalignment of the member in the event thereof upon its engagement with the shaft, and means is provided for resiliently resisting the universal movement of the seating and accommodating means to compensate for the coaxial misalignment of the member.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of a universally fitting electrical insulator for mounting between the armature shaft and the windings and laminations of an armature. The disclosure is also of a method for mounting the insulator in the armature. The insulator and method are particularly useful in the production of double insulated electrical hand tools.

Abstract: A preassembled strain gauge unit includes a housing having a resilient material therein. At least one strain sensing element is connected to the resilient material. Installation of the strain gauge unit is accomplished by applying adhesive to the strain sensing element and then fastening the housing to a surface with the adhesive between the surface and the strain sensing element. The resilient material is particularly designed to function as a spring during the adhesive curing period to apply a force to the strain sensing element during such adhesive curing period. In addition, the resilient material provides a seal for minimizing contact of moisture and air with the strain sensing element.

Abstract: Gold alloy bumps are built up upon conductive pads formed upon electronic chips. The bumps are thereafter aligned with conductive portions of a generally larger substrate to which the chips are to be electrically connected. The bumps are produced by either vacuum evaporating or plating metallic layers over the conductive chip pad areas wherein certain layers within the bumps are formed of magnetic metals such as cobalt or nickel cobalt alloys. Metallic layers of gold and alloying metal are evaporated or plated over the deposited magnetic metals to complete the formation of the bumps. The chips are thereafter subjected to a sufficient amount of heat to cause the bumps to flow, thereby to form a reliable electrical connection between the chips and the substrate. The magnetic materials formed within the bumps result in ease of transporting and manipulating the chips for further processing by means of magnetic plates or other pickup devices.

Abstract: A wire positioning adapter for dressing wires from a multi-conductor cable to transverse terminal locations is disclosed. The adapter is used with a standard semi-automatic insertion apparatus which simultaneously attaches a pair of conductors to oppositely facing terminals. The adapter moves along a linear path with respect to the connector. Wires are laced across a wire positioning surface between the cable end and the terminals. The wires are allowed to longitudinally slip across this surface during movement of the adapter.