Abstract: An apparatus for stripping a three-wire armor covered, lead jacketed, insulated flat electrical cable comprising a quide roll means for feeding the cable into a stripping means; a stripping means having adjustable cable cutting means for longitudinally cutting the cable in a plurality of places to adjustable depths and die means for stripping the lead jacket and the insulation from the wires; and a pulling means for evenly pulling the cable wires from the guide roll means and through the stripping means.A method is also provided for stripping the cable, wherein the cable is fed into a stripping means, the cable is longitudinally cut in multiple predetermined places to adjustable depths, the armor cover is removed, and the lead jacket and insulation are removed.

Abstract: Telescopic shock absorber having a cup-like metallic cover plate with a cylindrical rim having a series of arcuately spaced and inwardly projecting dust tube retainer tabs. The dust tube is formed from a generally rectilinear blank of flexible plastic material having a series of holes punched along the upper edge thereof spaced to match the retainer tabs. The blank is curled into cylindrical tube that is subsequently inserted into the cover plate and turned until the retainer tabs enter corresponding holes in the upper end of the tube so that the tube is fixed to the cover plate.

Abstract: A rotary rock bit is provided having a lubrication system with an expansion space within the lubricant reservoir to accommodate changes in lubricant volume. A flexible diaphragm is located within the lubricant reservoir. The lubricant reservoir is filled with lubricant thereby moving the flexible diaphragm to a substantially completely filled position. A predetermined volume of lubricant is displaced from the lubricant reservoir by forcing a fluid through passage means in the reservoir cap, moving the flexible diaphragm and displacing a predetermined volume of lubricant thereby providing an expansion space within the lubricant reservoir.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for removing the tube bundle from a steam generator disposed in a nuclear steam power plant while preserving an environment seal between the inside of the generator and the containment vessel. The tube bundle severed from the tubesheet is withdrawn upwardly into a multi-section crane including metal cask placed over an opened upper end of the steam generator shell. Removal of the bundle-containing cask is effectuated by the plant's radius crane and the cask lowered onto a metal cover plate made secure to the bottom of the cask. By a series of manipulations by the cask and radius cranes and use of tube and wrapper cutting equipment, length sections of the tube bundle and its wrapper can be contained in respective sequentially-separated top-and-bottom covered cask length sections for removal from the containment vessel.

Abstract: In a well treating process in which fluid is or will be conveyed to or from a subterranean reservoir through a pipe string containing threaded pipe joints, the avoidance of reservoir permeability impairment is improved by lubricating the pipe joint threads with automatically applied pre-determined amounts of lubricant.

Abstract: A method for mounting one element in surrounding relationship to another element is disclosed in which a groove is provided on the OD of the inner element and a complementary groove is provided on the ID of the outer element so that when the parts are assembled, a channel is defined into which a locking device may be inserted to prevent relative lateral movement between the inner and outer elements.

Abstract: A dielectric-isolated PNP transistor with Schottky protection, either alone or as one of an integrated pair of complementary bipolar transistors has complete dielectric isolation from neighboring devices and from the substrate by means of a topside anisotropic etch. This leaves the devices in mesa form, thinner versions having the facility of lateral terminations, e.g. for the collector. The method is advantageously adapted to provide single type or complementary bipolars with integrated Schottky barrier protection.

Abstract: End play control construction to regulate the end play of a shaft of an electric motor between an end bearing and the rotor secured to said shaft, which comprises a bushing secured to the shaft adjacent the rotor and having an annular outwardly facing slot, a thrust collar slip fitted on the shaft and having an annular projection axially aligned with the slot in the bushing and disposed in final position in mashed engagement with the bushing by an ultrasonic horn under controlled conditions with an ultrasonic weld joining the bushing and thrust collar together to thereby space the assembled bushing and collar from the bearing of the order of 0.003 to 0.018 inches to establish a minimal amount of end play of the shaft. In a second embodiment of the invention the annular slot is in the thrust collar and is disposed in axial alignment with the annular projection in the bushing.

Abstract: Electrical winding assembly constructed by (A) winding an electrical conductor into a plurality of radially-spaced layers about an axis, (B) disposing electrical insulating sheet material, which has dry, heat-reactive resin material disposed at discrete areas on at least one side thereof, between the layers of the electrical conductor, (C) applying a slurry formed of solid, heat-reactive resin particles suspended in a non-aqueous liquid carrier, wherein the liquid is chemically inert for the resin particles suspended therein so as not to dissolve or enter into a reaction with the resin, at predetermined locations between certain of the layers of the electrical insulative material and the electrical conductor and (D) heating the electrical winding assembly at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time sufficient to volatize the non-aqueous liquid carrier and to cause the resin on the electrical insulative material and in the slurry to soften and form cohesive bonds between adjacent layers o

Abstract: A device for cutting a pill in half is the subject of the present invention. A base member is provided with movable retaining plates to accommodate different size pills and is also slotted to allow a blade to pass through the pill without contacting the base member. The blade is held in a normally raised position by a return spring which is yieldable to accommodate downward movement of the blade. The blade moves in a vertical plane normal to the plane of the base to assure a positive cutting action. After the pill is cut the spring returns the blade to its raised position.

Abstract: Nontoxic polymeric plastic medical implants for endosteal and periosteal applications such as filling bone defects, replacing entire bony parts, and tooth replacement either immediately after extraction or subsequent to healing, and a method of fabricating such implants to produce a porous surface having a predetermined pore size, pore depth, and degree of porosity. The method of fabrication of the porous portion of the implant involves adding sodium chloride crystals or other nontoxic leachable substance of controlled particle size corresponding to the desired pore size to a powdered polymer-liquid monomer mixture in relative amounts corresponding to the desired degree of porosity. After heat polymerization without an initiator, followed by abrasive removal of the resulting surface skin, the salt is leached from the plastic to provide said porosity.

Abstract: An intra-oral orthodontic spring appliance is provided which consists of a metallic coil spring having an enlarged tension releasable means at one end which engages fixed spring mounting means in the mouth and a tail at the other end which engages suitable means on a tooth to be repositioned. Preferably, the enlarged tension releasable means is an open coil spring formed over a portion of a closed coil spring. When the closed coil spring is passed through a fixed spring mounting means, e.g., a buccal tube, and attached to a tooth to be repositioned, the retractive force is provided by compression of the open coil spring and expansion of the closed coil spring.

Abstract: The invention provides a dental amalgamator which prevents mercury vapor, given off during amalgamation, from polluting the air in the neighborhood of the amalgamator. The amalgamator comprises a casing carrying a capsule holder and a drive means for the holder, a lid movable to a closed position in which it cooperates with the casing to form an enclosure for a capsule held by the holder, the enclosure having air inlets allowing air to flow from the atmosphere into the enclosure. A vacuum pump is arranged to communicate with the enclosure via a mercury filter medium, so that during amalgamation air is drawn into the enclosure, over the capsule, and then through the mercury filter where mercury vapors are removed.

Abstract: The invention provides a collapsible and compactable harmonograph adapted to generate compound harmonic oscillations and thereby record different, complex, consistent, geometrical patterns of diminishing scope, comprising a drawing surface suspended from a gimbal-mounted member by means of at least three flexible, collapsible suspension cords and at least two flexible, collapsible, cross-bracing diagonal cords, which drawing surface and its suspension constitute a first pendulum adapted to undergo pendulum-like oscillations in an infinite number of vertical planes, but to be substantially restrained from performing rotational or torsional oscillations about its central vertical axis by virtue of said diagonal cross-bracing cords; a second pendulum comprising a bob-like arrangement and a flexible, collapsible suspension cord attached to the bottom side of said drawing surface, and a stylus mountable independently of the drawing surface and adapted to contact the drawing surface at an adjustable contact pressur

Abstract: An amusement device including a base and a support carried by the base for suspending a pendulum above a marking surface. The pendulum includes a marker for tracing figures on the marking surface which is provided by a granular material contained in a bowl carried by the base. As the pendulum swings to and fro, the bowl can be rotated to control the tracing of geometrical figures on the marking surface.

Abstract: Mapping apparatus comprises:(a) a gyroscope and a carrier frame therefor,(b) the gyroscope characterized as having a spinning rotor and torsion structure defining a gimbal, and wherein the rotor spin frequency has a predetermined relation to a resonant frequency of said structure,(c) the gyroscope further characterized as having two input axes, and an output axis about which the spin rotor rotates,(d) drive means operatively connected with said frame to rotate the frame about one of said axis, and(e) the gyroscope having means to detect rotor pivoting about one of said two input axes in response to said rotation of the frame.A second gyroscope may be employed, with its frame. rotated by the same drive means; and the output axes of the two gyroscopes are typically orthogonally related.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an improved method of kiln drying architectural grade plywood and lumber which has been treated with a water borne agent. The improved method utilizes coated wire mesh as the kiln stickers. Use of the coated wire mesh stickers greatly reduces the incidence of sticker marks on the decorative faces of the plywood and lumber.

Abstract: An automatic hold speed setting control method and apparatus is used in conjunction with the method and apparatus of a continuous wood veneer dryer conveyor speed control monitoring computer apparatus. This automatic hold speed setting control apparatus is triggered when electrical signals cease, that were being generated by a tachometer monitoring the conveyor speed of the continuous wood veneer dryer. It then allows the automatic speed control monitoring computer apparatus to remain on the line possibly throughout two minutes to determine whether or not the shutdown of the dryer conveyor is perhaps only temporary. If not temporary, this automatic hold speed setting control apparatus becomes effective in disconnecting the automatic speed control monitoring computer apparatus and in holding a conveyor speed setting established just before the dryer conveyor shutdown.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating a carbonaceous material to produce a gas in which the carbonaceous material and a heated inert heat exchange medium are passed into a reactor vessel for mixing and for transferring the heat from the heat exchange medium to the carbonaceous material to produce gas. An outlet opening is provided through the reactor vessel for discharging the gas and an impingement plate is disposed in the interior of the vessel and extends across the outlet opening in a spaced relation thereto in the path of the gas. As a result the gas impinges against the plate before discharging from the outlet opening to separate solid particles from the gas.

Abstract: Apparatus for drying small laundered garments, such as women's pantyhose, characterized by a box-like compartment through which hot air may be delivered by a conventional portable hair dryer. Its walls are connected by hinges so that it may be folded to flat configuration when not in use. It may be constructed of inexpensive cardboard, utilizing conventional paper processing machines.

Abstract: The proposed simulator of a target which moves relative to a moving object comprises a synchronization means to form signals corresponding to the variable azimuth of the direction of space, scanned by radar installed on the object and to the variable distance of scanned space points; and a group of transducers to form signals which carry information on the course and speed of the object. The transducers are connected to a channel for forming a signal to simulate the target. The channel comprises a group of transducers to form signals carrying information on the true course and actual speed of the target, and a computer to form signals carrying information on the azimuth of the target and the distance between the target and the object. The channel further includes logical circuits to form pulse signals whose timing in relation to respective reference pulses corresponds to the azimuth of and the distance to the target.

Abstract: A controlled video mixer is employed in a special effects generator of a flight simulator visual display system to produce realistic reduced visibility scenes. The video mixer produces a composite video signal from a camera video signal and a cloud function signal. The video mixer includes a gated variable transconductance device which has a differential input and operates in a range where its gain is an exponential function of its gate voltage. A control signal which is directly proportional to slant range and inversely proportional to visibility range is provided to the gate of the variable transconductance device. The output of this device is summed with the cloud function signal to produce a composite video signal which, when displayed on a TV receiver, accurately depicts atmospheric visibility effects.

Abstract: A device for displaying a new and improved periodic table of the chemical elements is comprised of four detachable, coaxially mounted cylinders. Each cylinder is divided into an upper cylindrical section and a lower cylindrical section. The sections are also detachably mounted. The upper surfaces of each of the cylindrical sections are marked with discrete sectors containing indicia that denote the chemical elements. The device can also be used to determine n and l numbers of quantum theory for selected elements. An aid that has a transverse surface marked to correspond to the discrete sectors on the upper surfaces of the cylindrical sections is used to determine m.sub.l and m.sub.s numbers of quantum theory for selected elements.A second device for displaying the new and improved periodic table of the elements is in the form of four detachable, concentrically mounted spheres. The surface of each of the spheres is divided into an upper hemisphere and a lower hemisphere.

Abstract: A color harmony scale used for color planning in any field comprises a color plate, a middle plate and a top plate, which are rotatably placed on top of each other. The middle plate and the top plate are provided with windows in accordance with the known color harmony principle. During rotation of the color harmony scale, colors which harmonize with each other can be seen through windows on the middle and the top plates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ballet and toe-dance shoe with a toe, sole, and flexible shank, whereby the toe and sole are integral. Stiffening means run lengthwise and are connected to the sole.

Abstract: A safety ski boot structure is described that allows a skier to flex his lower leg relative to his foot in forward, rearward, vertical, rotational and lateral directions. The structure includes a shoe member and a cuff member that are interconnected by helical compression springs. The springs are designed and arranged so that relatively moderate force is required to pivot the cuff members forward and back so as to enable the skier to readily execute turns and accommodate to varying terrain. The springs are designed and arranged so that a relatively large force is required to pivot or move the cuff member laterally or rotationally to enable the skier to readily control the edges of his ski while enabling lateral or rotational movement of the skier's leg should the skier fall or hit an object. Such a lateral and rotational feature minimizes the likelihood of leg breakage.

Abstract: A combination ski boot walker and carrier including a pair of sole portions, each to be attached to the sole of a downhill ski boot by heel and toe clamps. The sole portions have generally curved lower surfaces which facilitate walking in the rigid ski boots. Elastic straps are attached to both sides of each sole portion, and when used as a carrier, the straps on the sides of one sole portion are engaged with fasteners on the corresponding sides of the other sole portion to thereby interconnect the straps in a generally X-shaped configuration on both sides of the sole portions.

Abstract: A bowling shoe guide device which enables a bowler to make quick visual reference to his shoe so as to align himself with respect to the flooring of a bowling alley. The device includes a plurality of sighting arrow members disposed on the upper forward toe portion of a bowling shoe, each being disposed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bowling shoe. Two of the sighting arrows are relatively spaced apart at a distance equal to the distance between adjacent crevices formed between the longitudinal boards of a conventional bowling alley.

Abstract: A person and blood identification wrist band including a wrist band having a transparent pocket for a first identification tag of person and blood type. A blood container removably attached to the wrist band and having a transparent pocket on the blood container for a second identification tag identical to the first tag. The blood container has a pierceable membrane for filling the container with blood from a syringe. When the blood container is removed with its identification tag from the wrist band the identical first identification tag on the wrist band is visible.

Abstract: A display mount and method of making same for holding calendars, photographs, and the like, is provided with a rectangular backing panel, an intermediate spacing panel mounted adjacent thereto, and a partial face panel mount in the front of the intermediate panel. The panels have been case bound with a facing material and die cut to form one or more mounting wells therein. The pockets for the mounting well use only a partial face panel allowing for easy removal of the die cut portions, and the reduction of the weight of the display mount. The method includes cutting a single piece of planar material and scoring parallel lines for folding into three panels.

Abstract: A marking device for thin wires, conductors and the like comprises two major portions. The first portion is of substantially arcuate cross-section and its inner wall extends along at least half the circumference of the thinnest wire on which the device may be mounted. The second portion, which is integral with the first one, consists of two flange-like projections extending radially outwards and interconnected at their outer ends. Their outer walls offer large areas for receiving symbols. When the device is mounted on a maximum diameter wire the arcuate portion and the projections are stretched to form a circular sleeve the inner wall of which contacts the wire along all of its circumference.

Abstract: An illuminable sign which includes a panel having an opening therein. A lens assembly, which includes at least one magnetic member on its outer periphery, is mountable in the opening from the front side of the panel. The lens assembly is removably secured in the opening via one or more permanent magnets mounted adjacent to the opening on the back side of the panel, which attract the magnetic member, or members.

Abstract: A gun comprising a stock having a lock housing and a barrel pivotable relative to the lock housing and having a forked member provided with guide grooves engaged by guide ribs on a locking block so that as the gun is opened the grooves slide up the ribs and the block pivots on the lock housing.

Abstract: A one piece hand grip to fit over the butt portion of a pistol frame to provide a comfortable contoured grip which will not work loose during prolonged firing. A single fastener secures the hand grip, which is adaptable to many existing pistols and is designed to seat securely on the frame of the particular pistol.

Abstract: A combined sinker and fishing lure comprises an elongate molded lead body that is substantially half round in cross section along substantially its entire length, has semi-spherical ends, is about 51/2" to 61/2" long and about 3/4" to 1" wide, and weighs about 3/4-1 pound. The lure may be longer, say about 8", but its cross section will be correspondingly smaller to provide the desired weight of about 3/4-1 pound. A length of twisted wire is embedded along the length of the lead body during molding and has an eyelet at each end for connection to a fishing line at one end and a hook at the other end. The peripheral surface of the body has adhered thereto substantially along its length a reflecting tape comprising an outer transparent layer of plastic film, and intermediate reflective layer of vacuum deposited aluminum and an inner layer of adhesive.

Abstract: The float of this disclosure is used with a fishing line to support the bait at any desired depth below the surface of the water. When the fisherman swings his rod to cast the bait and float, they are close together for casting, but the float is constructed to permit the bait to move downward to a predetermined depth after the float strikes the water. When a fish is caught, the bait and fish are brought close to the float during the first part of the reeling-in of the line, so that the fish can be netted, if desired.

Abstract: A fishing line release device is disclosed which can be constructed for use with both outrigger and flatline fishing gear. The release device comprises a release housing comprising an axially adjustable spool and a line securing hook rotatably mounted thereon. The spool comprises paired shell members having central hubs to accept a threaded adjustment shaft. Rod-like stop members project inwardly from opposing shell members into spaced-apart circumferential disposition, and releasably hold the hook in a line engaging position in cooperation with a peripheral recess defined by the shell members.

Abstract: A trolling planer for submerging a fishing line is disclosed having a planing body supported by a wire frame and a stabilizer member connected between the planing body and the wire frame restraining relative movement and securing connection therebetween.

Abstract: This device is for the purpose of taking the place of sinkers, planes, and trigger equipment, and it consists primarily of a cylinder, having an air pocket on one side and an oppositely opposed pocket therein contains lead. The device includes a plurality of spaced-apart and elongated openings for receiving an eyelet, which is attached to the fishing line, and a leader is attached to the eyelet for holding the bait or lure.

Abstract: A housing having a base plate adapted to be used as part of a toy track is provided. A braking-bar is provided in one side wall, that is parallel to the base plate at the level of the upper area of the wheels of a car to be used on said track and is pivotable inwardly over the track at one part of its length against a spring tension at the level of the side wall. The braking bar will press against a drive wheel of the car and prevent it from moving. A locking member is mounted in the housing and movable between two positions, that releases the braking-bar in one position and that holds the braking-bar in place pivoting inwardly in the other position.

Abstract: A solar collector, particularly as a power source for a toy model assembled from structural elements of a kit, has a supporting member, at least one solar cell mounted on the supporting member, mechanical connecting elements arranged on the supporting member for mechanically connecting the latter with another structural element of the toy model, and electrical connecting elements also arranged on the supporting member for electrically connecting the solar cell with other solar cells. The electrical connecting elements may connect the solar cells with one another in parallel and/or in series. The supporting member may be plate-like. The electrical connecting elements may be arranged on two opposite side faces of the supporting member and may include two pairs of plugs and/or sockets.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a process for the simultaneous production of glycerol, carotenes(.beta.-carotene, its isomers and carotene-like substances) and protein rich material which comprises cultivating algae of the Dunaliella bardawil species under high-intensity illumination in a growth medium containing a high concentration of sodium chloride (at least 1,5 M in the final stage of the cultivation), providing an adequate supply of carbon, in a depth of not exceeding 20 cm of the aqueous medium, in a diurnal cycle of illumination, until algae of high content of the above three components are obtained, harvesting the algae and recovering from same the three constituents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a boom sprayer assembly for applying herbicides, or the like, in a controlled pattern about a row of trees, bushes, etc. A boom arm of changing length and angular position carries a bell-shaped sprayer hood which is free to rotate independently of the spray nozzle it encloses. The hood acts as a position sensing element to guide the boom so that the desired spray pattern is put down around the row of trees or bushes without permitting the spray to reach the foliage of the bushes or tree trunks.

Abstract: This invention is a method for inducing early flowering in juvenile phase softwood tree species, particularly those within the genus Pinus. This is accomplished by reducing temperature and photoperiod conditions, during a time in which growth would otherwise be active, so that the tree falls into a quiescent or resting phase short of full dormancy. Early bud set occurs, yet active bud development continues. The resting phase is maintained for a sufficient time for sexual buds to differentiate and form. The plant is then allowed to resume normal growth and flowering. By this method both male and female flowers have been produced in grafted loblolly pine scions as young as three years from seed. Normally little or no flowering occurs in this species until trees are from 15 to 18 years old.

Abstract: A snap-in metal strip, longitudinally bent into a V shape with the upper ends of both arms of the V being turned outward to the horizontal, thus creating longitudinal lips on the strip, is used to seal an elongate gap, for example a narrow space between adjacent, closed blades in a louver damper. The strip is releasably held on one side of the gap by means of two, opposed, crevice-like channels into which the lips of the strip fit.

Abstract: In a window lifting mechanism for a motorcar window and the like in which a carrier for the window is moved along a guide by bowden cables led from the guide to a drive mechanism in partly arcuate paths, the end sections of the bowden cable casing are connected to the guide by connectors which are unitary pieces of sheet metal including an approximately planar main portion and guide and fastening elements stamped out of the main portion and angularly offset from the same for engagement with the associated casing section.

Abstract: A storm window includes a frame having side jambs interconnected at their upper and lower ends by a head and sill, respectively. The frame receives an upper stationary window sash and a lower movable window sash. Sealing flanges extend inwardly from the side jambs and top rail along the entire length thereof. The flanges are coplanar one with the other. A midbrace is attached between the side jambs intermediate of the head and sill and includes a flange coplanar with the sealing flanges extending from the side jambs and head. The upper stationary sash window has a planar sealing surface around the periphery thereof for sealing engagement against the sealing flanges of the head, side jambs and midbrace. The lower movable window sash has a planar sealing surface around the periphery thereof for sealing engagement against the surface of the sealing flanges of the midbrace and side jambs opposite the surfaces of these members against which the upper stationary window sash seals.

Abstract: Machine for grinding given objects, such as a machine for sharpening the knives of blades, constituted by a frame, a support mounted in mobile manner on said frame, means for regulating the position of the support relative to the frame, grinding wheels mounted on one of the two members, the frame or the support, a device able to carry or hold at least one article to be ground, mounted on the other of the two said members, the frame or the support and, a device for defining a shape to be reproduced, for detecting said shape and for controlling the relative positions of said grinding wheels and said device carrying or holding at least one article to be ground.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatic lapping control, based on imbedding an electrode of special construction in a lapping plate of a lapping machine, including at least one piezoelectric wafer in the lapping load, sensing the resonance frequency of the piezoelectric wafers as they pass by the electrode, and automatically terminating the lapping when the resonance frequency equals or exceeds a target frequency; the special electrode construction comprising a facing of a dielectric material with a high dielectric constant and surrounded by an insulator having a low dielectric constant and an average wall thickness larger than its wall thickness at the surface of the lapping plate.

Abstract: An abrading tool (20, 20a, 20b) is disclosed as having a tapered arbor (22) and an abrasive insert 24 including a helical element (28) with a plurality of coils (30) that receive the arbor in an axially incompressibly mounted relationship. An abrasive strip (32) of a helical shape on the coils performs a machining operation upon tool rotation. The abrasive strip on each coil is spaced from the abrasive strip on adjacent coils. Nuts (40, 44, 46) threaded on the arbor provide a means for adjustably positioning the abrasive insert axially along the arbor to control the diameter of each coil in order to initially size the insert and to subsequently compensate for wear of the abrasive strip.