Abstract: Siding boards, shingles, shakes, or the like are applied to the wall of a building by use of a tool having an arm which extends upwardly adjacent the wall structure and is temporarily secured thereto, with the siding or the like then being placed at the outer side of the tool arm, and being supported at a predetermined level by a projection extending outwardly from a lower portion of the arm, so that the siding can then be nailed to the wall structure and the tool can ultimately be withdrawn from its position of reception between the siding and wall structure for use in similarly positioning and securing a next successive layer of siding, shingles, etc. to the structure. Preferably, two such tools are employed at horizontally spaced locations for supporting the siding or the like therebetween.

Abstract: A concrete slab forming a part of the building structure foundation is thermally insulated about its periphery from the ground upon which it resides from the ground surface to below the ground frost line, with the bottom of the slab in heat transfer relation to the ground below the frost line over a large part of the building structure surface area. The concrete slab directly overlies and is in thermal contact with an array of side abutting parallel rows of end abutting hollow cinder blocks to form air passageways for circulating air beneath the conrete slab and between the ground and the slab. By thermal siphon or forced air circulation, air, within the building structure transfers heat to and from the concrete slab, particularly heat entering glassed walls and impinging directly upon the surface of the concrete slab.

Abstract: A method of converting single pane glass to multiple pane hermetically sealed insulating glass without removing the existing glass sash and frame by using a preformed elastomeric (neoprene) glazing gasket as a mechanical seal. The preformed neoprene rubber seal glazing gasket is supported on a suitable frame of metal, aluminum, or other construction material. The glazing gasket support frame is attached to the existing sash or frame with suitable fastner. The preformed elastomeric glazing gasket is mechanically compressed against the existing lite of glass by the force of the fastner when the support frame is tightened against the existing sash or frame. This mechanical compression of the preformed elastomeric glazing gasket against the existing lite of glass forms a seal that is impervious to air and water vapor. The preformed elastomeric glazing gasket is grooved for support of the second lite of glass that is required to form the multiple pane hermetically sealed insulating glass unit.

Abstract: A building element for the production of internal and external walls, parapets, fences, sheathings, and the like includes two flat boards joined by bars, and tongue elements. The dimensions of the elements are coordinated to permit many different ways of assemblage of the flat boards in order to form prefabricated building elements which are designed for specific purposes.

Abstract: A metal roof construction of the type wherein elongated metal panels are joined together at upstanding vertical side walls by a crimped batten strip. Shallow step strengthening ribs are positioned closely adjacent to the side walls to strengthen the side walls and prevent buckling and to promote flexure of the panel central portions at the step strengthening ribs under high upward stresses on the panels. The panels are secured to underlying roof support means through a special clip having a radius of curvature between an upstanding body portion, positioned between side walls of adjacent panels, and a lower flange portion, positioned beneath a panel. The radius of curvature is sufficient to accommodate the head of a threaded fastener between the clipped lower flange and an overlying panel. Radius bends are also provided between the clipped body portion and top flanges which overlie inwardly directed flanges on the panel side walls.

Abstract: A hollow runner for the support of tile ceiling comprising an elongated member having throughout its length the same asymmetric cross-section comprising:A closed upper end wall, closed generally downwardly extending side walls depending from said closed upper end, lateral oppositely disposed undercuts in each of said side walls for receiving suspending means,A lower end wall depending from said side walls having a slot therein extending the length of said runner adapted to slidably receive an upright and retain the same with a press or interference fit, a lateral flange depending from only one of said side walls, said flange being adapted to support the edge of ceiling tile.

Abstract: A collapsible module comprising an upper and lower member disposed in an opposite relationship to each other, each of said members comprising a base plate or frame with a plurality of side plates or frames hingedly connected at their proximal end thereto, the distal end of the side plates or frames of the lower member being hingedly connected to the distal end of the side plates of the upper member.

Abstract: A structural truss composed of spaced rails interconnected by a series of struts swingably coupled at their ends. Track members on the rails receive the ends of the struts which are slid into place between the rails. Thereafter, the struts are crimped in place upon the rail members to form a load supporting structural member.In a second embodiment, rivets are slipped into the track members, the struts are slipped upon the rivets and the ends of the struts and the rivets are deformed to form the structural truss.

Abstract: Procedures for forming and filling tampon sacks with absorptive aggregate in a continuous, high speed operation, the aggregate being delivered in uniform condition to a loading gun comprising a rotary loading wheel having pockets into which measured charges of aggregate are drawn by vacuum; the loading gun delivers the charges of aggregate to a discharge nozzle which propels the discrete charges through a hollow mandrel about which a web of sack forming material is tubed, the tubing upon passing beyond the mandrel being pinched between a lugged belt and a rotary transfer wheel at spaced apart intervals corresponding to the length of the tampon sacks being formed, as defined by preprinted transverse adhesive stripes on the tubed web, the discrete charges of aggregate being captured between adjacent pairs of lugs on the belt; the filled tubing is maintained in contact with the transfer wheel by vacuum until released for delivery to a succeeding operating station, a transfer tube being provided to deliver the fi

Abstract: This invention discloses an apparatus and method for receiving small containers and articles in a determined array and from a single side accumulating and feeding these containers or articles in a series of loading moves into the end of an erected carton. In the embodiments shown, provision is made for a carton size change within determined limits. These case packing apparatus assemblies shown are for packing small containers such as quart or pint paint containers and in an alternate arrangement for packing a multiplicity of sponges. Automatically actuated fingers that engage the lower extent or surface of folded cartons and then move into slots to engage upper flaps or carton extents are also shown.

Abstract: There is disclosed a coin wrapping machine in which coins of a particular denomination are fed into a hopper from which they are conveyed to a coin count module. The coin count module ejects the coins one at a time, counting them as they are ejected, until a predetermined quantity has been reached. The ejected coins are directed to a stationary, removable coin tube having a central bore whose diameter is sized for the particular denomination of coins. Paper from a roll is fed to the coin tube to surround the stack of coins formed in the tube and a wrapping roller is brought to bear to wrap the paper about the coin stack. Crimper blades are extended into the coin tube and actuated to crimp the ends of the paper tube formed about the coin stack. The completed coin roll is dropped through an opening in a floor upon which the coin tube is seated, and the discharge of a roll is sensed by a door in a discharge chute.

Abstract: The capsule filling machine comprises a plurality of capsule handling devices, such as capsule upright setting devices, capsule holders, capsule openers and capsule closers, which are removably secured onto fixed or movable parts of the machine by means of a magnetic connection. A permanent magnet is provided on the fixed or movable part of the machine, and each handling device presents, in correspondence of the part which is intended to come into contact with the permanent magnet, a portion made of ferromagnetic material.

Abstract: A capping machine turret has a number of circumferentially spaced screw-cap applying spindles with a cap engaging chuck at the lower end of each spindle. Each screw cap applying spindle of the capping machine is rotated by means which frictionally applies an accurately predetermined torque to the spindle and therefore to the cap engaging chuck at the lower end of the spindle. This is accomplished by providing a pair of pinions which are rotatably mounted on each spindle and are continuously rotated by drive means associated with the turret generally. Drive washers are provided at the outer radial faces of the two pinions and between the pinions and these drive washers have internal spline formations which interfit with external spline formations on the spindle.

Abstract: A taping device permitting tension-free winding of tapes. It comprises guide hooks between which the tape passes disposed as close as possible to the product to be taped. Applications: manufacture of optical fibre telecommunications cables and special cables.

Abstract: Open-end spinning machine apparatus is provided for accommodating sequential preparation of a plurality of spinning units of a spinning machine so that they may thereafter be simultaneously started up by common drive means with simultaneous thread piecing operations taking place at each of the spinning units. The piecing preparation apparatus includes one or more mobile units having cleaning apparatus for cleaning the spinning units and apparatus for preparing and transferring a thread end from a bobbin at each of the spinning units to the respective spinning rotors. Certain embodiments of the invention utilize a mobile piecing device which is operable to preform piecing operations at individual spinning units during normal operation of the spinning machine, to also carry the equipment for preparing the plurality of individual spinning units when the machine is completely shut down.

Abstract: A stop watch device has a time-counting circuit which is caused to count time by clock pulses from an oscillator and the count value of which is displayed on the display section. The time-counting circuit starts counting time in response to a time-count start instruction which is produced by operating a switching device. It stops counting time when the switching device is operated again at any time after the first operation. The stop watch device is further provided with a control circuit. The control circuit allows the time-counting circuit in its rest state to start counting time again in addition to the time already counted, when the switching device is operated again. It clears the count value of the time-counting circuit when the switching device is operated twice consecutively in a short time, either during the non-counting period of the time-counting circuit or during the counting period thereof.

Abstract: A motor vehicle digital display clock including a digital time display performed by fluorescent type display tubes provided in the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, a driving means for generating time signals to be displayed on the display means, a selection switch means provided in the passenger compartment which generates a brightness signal and a brightness control circuit electrically coupled to the grid of the fluorescent type display tubes which controls the brightness of the fluorescent type display tubes by controlling the grid voltage in response to the brightness signal.

Abstract: A winding button has an internally threaded skirt into which a sleeve is fully screwed leaving part of the thread for screwing the button on a pendant tube. When the button is unscrewed, a spring acting between a winding-stem shank and the sleeve biases the sleeve and button to an outer position in which the shank is coupled for rotation with the sleeve. Sealing joints are placed between the sleeve and the button and the sleeve and the pendant tube.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece having a frequency standard, a frequency divider which divides an output frequency of the frequency standard to provide output pulse signals, a time counter driven by the output pulse signals from the frequency counter, and display means for displaying the contents of the time counter, in which a counter means is coupled to the time counter to form a serial counter chain and receiving an output signal from the time counter to perform a plurality of functions, and a change-over means is disposed in the counter chain between the time counter and the counter means, the change-over means selectively changing over the functions of the counter means.

Abstract: A horseshoe bending apparatus having a multi-purpose forming plate whereby steel bar stock segments may be pulled around the outside edges of one side of the forming plate to form a rounded shoe conforming to the shape of a horse's front hoof. The stock may also be pulled around the opposite side of the forming plate to form an elliptical shaped shoe conforming to a horse's rear hoof. The apparatus includes clamping means used as a work vise for finishing out a horseshoe.

Abstract: A flexible link chain in which a plurality of transversely spaced end lugs are connected to each other by a plurality of connecting rods, on which center sheaths are rotatably disposed to rotatably support center links, respectively, which are disposed between the transversely spaced end lugs.

Abstract: An accommodating device for thermal transient expansions in an expander ene wherein a configured valve support includes a spring-nut arrangement for controlling and minimizing the force changes due to the temperature variations of the valve because of the hot gases passing therethrough. This results in a consistent valve performance.

Abstract: An exhaust port liner for an internal combustion engine is formed of thin wall heat resistant material and is provided with an entrance opening at one side to receive exhaust gases discharged from an engine combustion chamber. A poppet type valve which closes against a stationary seat has a portion which extends through the entrance opening of the liner and also through an aperture in a wall of the liner. This aperture may also receive a portion of the valve stem guide and the liner may be fixed to the valve stem guide in the region of said aperture. The liner has a discharge opening and a support flange supporting the liner encircles the discharge opening. A peripheral layer of heat insulating material may be provided on the liner and this heat insulating material may be confined within a shell forming a part of the liner.

Abstract: A manifold system for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine. The manifold system includes intake and exhaust manifolds having a common wall forming the bottom of a heat riser. Within the exhaust manifold dual walled liner construction is installed to provide a reaction chamber jacketed by a fluid jacket in a manner that gas discharged from the reaction chamber is directed toward a heater wall disposed adjacent the common wall and then flows through the jacket chamber. The jacket chamber conveys the gas out of the exhaust manifold to an exhaust pipe.

Abstract: The piston of a pile driving hammer is raised by hydraulic (water) pressure. As the hammer is permitted to fall, the water pressure is diverted from the cylinder, until the cycle begins again. Pressure surges, upon switching to and from pressure diversion, are turned to advantage by providing large pressure vessels with bag accumulators upstream and downstream of the hydraulic pressure supply pump. The water pressure is selectively throttled to control the frequency and amplitude of the stroke. The pressure vessel may be a pressure tank containing an air cushion. In this way, much of the pressure accumulated or reduced while the pump is working against an isolated pressure vessel acts in concert with the pump to advance the water when the respective pressure vessel is reconnected.

Abstract: A control system for plural circuits having motor-driven hydraulic pumps. As disclosed, a pair of pumps is connected in a hydraulic actuating circuit individual to that pair and the circuit includes an hydraulically operated actuator to be advanced and retracted by fluid under pressure delivered from the pair of pumps of that circuit. A single prime mover drives the pair of pumps and pumps in other circuits, and each circuit has a pressure-responsive control valve which provides for unloading a pump of the first circuit in response to increases in pressure in the various other circuits to a predetermined value at which, in the absence of such unloading, the input horsepower requirement has risen toward a value which would stall the prime mover.Pumps in several of the circuits may be sequentially and selectively unloaded.

Abstract: A load responsive fluid power multiple load control system using load responsive direction and flow control valves in combination with pump flow control responding to highest system load. Each direction flow control valve is equipped with a load responsive negative load control. The negative load responsive control of each direction control valve blocks the pump flow to the motor while controlling negative load, providing the motor inlet with fluid from the motor exhaust while maintaining a constant pressure in front of a variable flow metering land.

Abstract: A load responsive direction and flow control valve for use in fluid power load responsive system. The valve maintains a selected constant flow level for control of both positive and negative loads, irrespective of the change in the load magnitude or change in the fluid pressure, supplied to the valve. When controlling positive or negative loads the valve maintains a constant pressure differential across a flow control metering orifice utilizing a single control slide member, first by throttling fluid entering the inlet chamber and then by throttling the fluid leaving the outlet chamber. The valve may be used with fixed displacement pumps, fixed displacement pumps equipped with differential pressure relief valves, with variable pumps equipped with pressure compensators and variable pumps equipped with differential pressure compensators.

Abstract: A hydraulic system includes a fluid responsive means that controls the effective output of the pump in response to pressurization of signal fluid that is supplied by the pump. The signal fluid is pressurized by flowing through a synthetic signal generator and on into a fluid motor in opposition to the working pressure therein. This signal fluid is directed to the fluid motor by the directional control valve when the directional control valve is in an operating position; and it is directed to a sump by the directional control valve when the directional control valve is in a standby position. The present invention provides pressure actuated means to divert or occlude this signal fluid from the directional control valve except when the directional control valve provides a load sensing flow path which communicates this signal fluid to the fluid motor.

Abstract: Pressurized fluid is supplied to fluid-driven mechanisms by a variable displacement supply pump through a check valve and a flow control valve. A compensator receiving a pressure feedback signal from the control valve side of the check valve increases pump displacement in response to a pressure signal drop and decreases pump displacement in response to a rise in the signal pressure to compensate for variations in demand. Part of the supply pump output is used to drive a small fluid motor which turns a small pressure signal-amplifying pump connected in parallel with the check valve. The check valve opens to transmit the variable displacement pump output to the driven mechanisms when the control valve is opened.

Abstract: A hydraulic power circuit for operating hydraulic motors at several speeds includes first and second fluid sources and a valve assembly for combining flow from the second source with flow from the first source as a faster motor speed is required. The valve assembly includes a first valve controlling the flow of fluid from the first source to the motors while a slow motor speed is required. The valve assembly also includes a fluid actuated valve controlling the flow of fluid from the second source to the motors as a faster motor speed is required. The fluid actuated valve is actuated by flow from the first source through metering ducts. Once the fluid actuated valve is actuated, fluid from the second source is mixed with fluid from the first source and the valve assembly communicates the increased flow to the motors thus obtaining a faster motor speed.

Abstract: A device for infinitely controlling the position of a controlled member along its axis of movement. The device includes hydraulic actuators coaxially secured to the controlled member and a mechanically and/or manually actuated cylinder is fluidly connected to the hydraulic actuator so that by actuation of the cylinder, both the speed and the position of the controlled member along its axis of movement can be carefully controlled.

Abstract: A diesel engine is supercharged by a compressor driven by a turbine which receives the exhaust gas of the engine. A bypass pipe permits the air delivered by the compressor and not taken by the engine to flow to the turbine. Means for impressing to the air flow in the by-pass a pressure drop which is substantially independent of the rate of flow and increases when the output pressure of the compressor increases comprises an air balanced throttle member in the by-pass and separate control means.

Abstract: In a heat engine having an expansion chamber, sunrays focused by means of a reflector are conveyed, for converting solar energy into mechanical energy, through a window permeable to sunrays into the expansion chamber of the heat engine, there to be absorbed by a heat-transfer medium contained in the expansion chamber, whereby the medium expands or evaporates and drives the engine.

Abstract: Process and system for recovery of energy from geothermal brines and other water containing or hot water sources, which comprises direct contact heat exchange between the brine or hot water, and a working fluid, e.g. n-butane, in a heat transfer column, the heat transfer column being operated in the subcritical pressure region of the working fluid, close to or approaching the apex of the saturated vapor curve for such working fluid on the Mollier enthalpy-entropy diagram for such fluid. The heated working fluid exiting the top of the heat transfer column is expanded through an expander to produce work. The discharge from the expander is cooled to condense working fluid which is separated in an accumulator, from condensed water vapor present in the working fluid, and the condensed working fluid is pressurized and fed back to the heat transfer column.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for operating power turbomachinery which includes an electromagnetic induction heated, graphite heat storage core adapted to heat compressed fluid for subsequent expansion across a fluid turbine to generate rotary mechanical power output.

Abstract: In conjunction with a heat engine such as a turbine in which the medium expands and is cooled while giving up energy, which uses a closed system in which the medium is cooled so that the vaporized medium condenses to fluid, a heat pump is used in which the medium is transported by a compressor utilizing an ejector, particularly an ejector having at least two nozzles for injection of liquid working medium, with the temperature of the working medium fed to the two nozzles being different from each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying and taking up an oil fence comprises a floating framework having a substantially enclosed oil fence receiving space therein and one side partly cut away and, roll means disposed in front of the cut-away portion. The roll means can be driven to sinuously house the oil fence within the framework and to pay it out from the latter. Alternatively, a takeup shaft disposed in a box-shaped member with buoyant chambers and fenders may be driven to coil and uncoil the oil fence on and from it through one open side of the box-shaped member.This is a divisional of application Ser. No. 443,131, filed Feb. 15, 1974 now U.S. Pat. No. 3,971,220.

Abstract: A shoreline erosion control device having a frame fixed to the ground along the shoreline of a body of water and in the path of the wave action on the body of water. A plurality of screened louvers are pivotally secured to the frame and are adapted to pivot to the open position on the side of the frame facing away from the body of water during movement of a wave therepast. A return of the water in the wave toward the body of water will effect a closing of the screened louver and any sand that will be contained in the returning water will be strained by the screened louvers. The slightly restrictive openings in the mesh will slow the water velocity and allow the large grains of sand and soil to fall on the landward side of the screened louvers and due to the slowing of the wave action the sand particles that pass through the screen to fall on the seaward side of the device thus creating a gentle slope to the bottom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floodgate for use with an earthen levee having a cut therein. The floodgate includes a generally rectangular piece of sheet material having sufficient dimensions to cover the area of the levee defining the cut when the floodgate is in its water-passing position. The floodgate further includes an elongated relatively rigid pole having a length greater than the width of the cut in the levee. A loop is formed in the piece of sheet material along one end thereof, generally across the width thereof, and having a void area encompassed thereby at least as great as the cross-sectional area of the pole so that the pole may be received by the loop, and so that the pole may be rotated to wrap the sheet material around the pole while the pole is received by the loop. Preferably, the sheet is polyethylene having ultra-violet inhibitor, about 14 to 16 mils thick, and about 9 feet by 4 or more feet.

Abstract: A canopy and shield structure for supporting a shield adjacent a working face in a seam-like mine deposit, comprises a floor skid which is connected through an extensible and retractable prop at the working face end to the working face, and of a canopy, which is adapted to be positioned in parallel relation to the roof strata. The working space is covered at the waste removal end by a shield which includes a lower portion pivotal on the floor skid, and an upper portion which is rigidly connected to the canopy at the opposite end of the canopy from the working face end. The shield is connectable to an extensible and retractable prop and a lemniscate guidance mechanism, so that the upper part of the shield may be moved upwardly and downwardly along its longitudinal axis. The upper part also carries an opening for the passage of a blast pipe which is supported on roller means carried by the canopy.

Abstract: Equipment for remotely operating by transmitted signals self-advancing supports which are used with a shearer at a long-walled pit face in a coal mine comprises electromagnetic valves, one of which is connected to a hydraulic cylinder for lowering the roof plate of a self-advancing support and moving the support toward the pit face and the other of which is connected to another hydraulic cylinder for lifting the roof plate of the support, a signal converter and a receiver are connected through a cable to the electromagnetic valves including those of the other self-advancing supports in such a manner that each of the electromagnetic valves is specified through the matrix circuit system; and a portable transmitter is provided for transmitting operation signals to the receiver through the radio system.

Abstract: Consolidation construction for soft, unstable foundation for improving the bearing strength in order to fill earth thereon as in land reclaiming or to build structural construction thereon including dikes and roads. Examples of such unstable foundation requiring consolidation are: sea bottom with soft unsolid sedimentation heap as often referred to recently in Japan as HEDORO, muddy swamp land, layer of slimy industrial waste sludge of much water content and the like. Consolidation is effected on the spot by admixing hardening agent, such for instance as cement, with the slimy mud heap constituting the soft, unstable foundation.

Abstract: A hand case is provided with a cooling compartment cooled by a self-contained thermoelectric element of the Peltier type. All of the elements required to operate the thermoelectric element are within the confines of the hand case.

Abstract: The invention provides a high vacuum pump system of high pumping speed in which the surfaces that are to be cooled are coated with adsorbents in such a manner that it is possible to bale out and activate the coatings at temperatures between 250.degree. and 400.degree. C and then to use them for the maintenance or repeated generation of high vacua containing no hydrocarbons down to pressures as low as about 10.sup.-8 torrs.

Abstract: Process for producing heat at a temperature level higher than that of an available heat source comprising vaporizing a working fluid of at least two components of different boiling points by heat exchange with said heat source within a first temperature range, compressing at least a portion of the obtained vapor and condensing at least a portion of the compressed vapor in a temperature range whose highest temperature is higher than the highest temperature of said first range while transferring condensation heat to an external medium other than said heat source, expanding the condensed liquid fraction and using it as said working fluid.

Abstract: A household refrigerator having a condenser and a fan for passing air over the condenser. The fan is positioned in a fan orifice of an air channel which is of a construction to reduce the foreign substance in the air-stream and thereby reduce the labor of cleaning the condenser and maintain the efficiency of the condenser at a high value.

Abstract: An improved evaporator coil assembly for use in a split system air conditioner. The unit may be installed for heating and cooling operation in one of the following positions: (1) Horizontal; (2) Vertical upflow; or (3) Vertical downflow. It is equipped with improved condensate flow directors which effectively withdraw and discharge condensate collecting on the evaporator fins, regardless of which position it is installed in.

Abstract: A pierced earring construction is disclosed having an ornament formed of any suitable material and a post outwardly extending therefrom, which post is formed of or plated with a non-allergenic material and adapted for receipt in a pierced ear opening. A sleeve of generally disc-like configuration having an opening therein is adapted to be received by the post and positionable against the ornamental portion of the earring. The sleeve is also formed of a non-allergenic material and accordingly serves as a shield to prevent or reduce contact between the wearer's ear and adjacent portions of the ornament, and the connection, i.e., solder joint between the post and ornament. Additionally, the sleeve is adapted to frictionally engage the post so as to function as a fastener for connecting the post to the ornament in those cases wherein the post member is not integral with the ornament.

Abstract: Lightweight tubular drive shafts having noise and vibration dampening characteristics, and capable of operating at high speeds without significant misalignment between their geometric axes and their axes of rotation, are prepared by forming the shafts so that the walls thereof are a composite of a plurality of layers of carbon fibers in a solid resin matrix wherein the fibers are disposed circumferentially and helically about the longitudinal axis of the shaft.