Abstract: A day disk cooperates with a storage of mechanical energy via a seven-position Maltese mechanism. A Maltese cross of said mechanism is rigidly coupled to and coaxial with the day disk. A transfer pin of the Maltese cross is set on an intermediate gear of the storage. A driven disk includes a projection for the transfer of a toothed date ring. The locking surfaces of the Maltese cross lock on the driven disk. Provision is made of a free unloaded lever with one arm locking in position the date ring and the other arm of said lever resting against the projections of the Maltese cross, thereby relieving the moment of load of the calendar device on the gear train and improving the reliability of the timepiece.

Abstract: A noise-suppressing air inlet having two coaxially arranged airflow channels to supply inlet air to a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The outer airflow channel has an annular cross-sectional geometry and is formed between the inner wall of a tubular outer cowling which forms the forward portion of the engine housing and the outer wall of a tubular inner cowling that is coaxially mounted within the outer cowling. The inner airflow channel is formed between the inner wall of the inner cowling and a forward projecting central hub of the gas turbine engine. Major portions of the walls of both the inner and outer cowling include sound attenuating panels to suppress noise propagating in the forward direction through both airflow channels of the air inlet. The inner cowling is supported within the outer cowling such that the leading edge of the inner cowling projects forwardly of the outer cowling leading edge.

Abstract: A propeller nozzle or duct having means for admitting fluid under pressure into the area of cavitation for the purpose of inhibiting bubble formation and implosion to suppress cavitation and reduce cavitation erosion, the means comprising walls forming an annular passage within the nozzle or duct, a passage communicating between the annular passage and the space within the nozzle or duct below the horizontal centerline thereof, and a passage communicating between the annular passage means and an area above the horizontal centerline coincidental with the zone of potential cavitation within the nozzle or duct and positioned substantially in the plane of the propeller such that fluid subjected to an augmented pressure under the influence of the propeller blade below the horizontal center line will be at an incremental pressure above that of the fluid above the horizontal center line to thereby promote the flow of fluid from the former location to the latter location through the passage there communicating to the

Abstract: In a mixed flow gas turbine engine of the type which includes an outer nacelle spaced apart from a core engine to define an annular bypass duct therebetween, there is provided a convoluted lobed mixer having a plurality of cold chutes in flow communication with the bypass duct and hot chutes in flow communication with the core engine. In order to suppress engine turbomachinery and exhaust noise, the mixer is alternatively provided with various combinations of acoustically treated lobes, spool pieces, radial splitters, and/or circumferential splitters. These acoustic treatments act in conjunction with an acoustically treated nozzle assembly and an acoustically treated plug assembly to provide an effective low aerodynamic pressure loss noise suppression system.

Abstract: An engine system of the invention comprises an internal combustion engine; a carburetor; an exhaust gas recirculation system; an exhaust gas treatment device; and a source of secondary air, in which there is provided a fluid network which interconnects the source of secondary air, the engine exhaust system at a position upstream of the exhaust gas treatment device and the exhaust gas recirculation system at a position upstream of an exhaust gas recirculation valve and there is also provided an air injection control valve fluidly disposed in the fluid network intermediate the source of secondary air and the exhaust gas recirculation system. The air injection control valve is adapted to selectively permit and prevent the admission of air to the exhaust gas recirculation system.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying apparatus having an exhaust pipe divided into at least two branches each connected to a different cylinder or cylinders. Each of the exhaust pipe branches is further connected to a secondary air supply tube to intermittently supply secondary air upstream of a three-way catalyst disposed in the branch thereby to vary periodically within a range the air-fuel ratio of exahust gases flowing into the three-way catalyst.

Abstract: The device comprises in a body a pressure limiting stage, a second stage constituting a fluid check and retarding valve and piloting means between these two stages. The second stage comprises regulating means which are easily accessible from outside the body. The device is particularly compact and is of high interest, for example when it is incorporated in a self-contained cylinder structure.

Abstract: A first embodiment incorporating an actuator including a restraint link adapted to be connected with a pivotal carrier arm for a force transfer gear interposed between the crankshaft for an expander portion of a Stirling engine and a crankshaft for the displacer portion of the engine, said restraint link being releasably supported against axial displacement by releasably trapped hydraulic fluid for selectively establishing a phase angle relationship between the crankshaft and a second embodiment incorporating a hydraulic coupler for use in varying the phase angle of gear-coupled crankshafts for a Stirling engine whereby phase angle changes are obtainable.

Abstract: The adaptation of a heat pipe as a turbo-generator or other power output device for a reliable, quiet, light-weight high-endurance power source is shown. The device requires input thermal energy from a burner radioisotope (or solar heat) and also forced or natural heat rejection from condenser surfaces. Thermal energy conversion to a suitable power output is accomplished by encapsulating a turbine wheel within a heat pipe shell, located in an appropriately geometrical contoured section. Flow work extracted from the kinetic energy of the vapor flow provides rotary shaft power output. The shaft power can drive an electrical generator, pump, compressor, or similar device, also mounted within the heat pipe shell structure. A completely self-contained enclosed unit is provided which requires only external power connection at attachment terminals.

Abstract: A master cylinder including a housing having a fluid reservoir and a cavity. A first piston is movable in the cavity. A sealing member is positioned for movement with the first piston. A fluid chamber is formed in the cavity ahead of the first piston. A second piston is movable within the first piston into and out of sealing engagement with the sealing member to close and open, respectively, a fluid path between the fluid reservoir and the fluid chamber.

Abstract: A boiler type of steam engine is described which uses a conventional boiler with an external combustion chamber which heats water in a pressure chamber to produce steam. A mixing chamber is used to mix the steam from the boiler with recovered recompressed steam. Steam from the mixing chamber actuates a piston in a cylinder, thereafter the steam going to a reservoir in a heat exchanger where recovered steam is held and heated by exhaust gases from the combustion chamber. Recovered steam is then recompressed while being held saturated by a spray of water. Recovered steam from a steam accumulator is then used again in the mixing chamber. Thus, the steam is prevented from condensing and is recovered to be used again. The heat of the recovered steam is saved by this process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for compressing a portion of low pressure steam into steam of higher pressure in which the means for doing so are energized by the heat energy of the remainder of the low pressure steam.

Abstract: A vortex tube assembly equipped with a control mechanism for use in selectively adjusting the temperature of air discharged from the primary outlet of the assembly to any temperature within the range from maximum hot to maximum cold, the temperature of the discharged air varying in generally linear relation with adjustments in the position of a temperature control handle. Ideally, the temperature of the discharged air may thus be varied without significantly altering the rate of flow through the primary outlet. The assembly includes a vortex tube disposed within a cylindrical housing having primary and secondary outlets, and a pair of flow-dividing members within the housing, at least one of which is movably mounted, for controlling the temperature of the air discharged from the primary outlet by altering the proportions of hot and cold air flowing through the passages of such members.

Abstract: A cryopump device comprising a refrigerator section which has at least two expansion chamber cooling elements disposed in a space to be evacuated, a shielding wall disposed in the space encircling both expansion chamber cooling elements and formed by a thermally conductive material, the shielding wall being in heat transfer contact with one of the expansion chamber cooling elements, a condensation panel disposed inside the shielding wall and being in heat transfer contact with the other of the expansion chamber cooling elements, the shielding wall having an opening proximate the condensation panel so that the space is cooled by the other expansion chamber cooling element through the condensation panel.

Abstract: A refrigeration system including a first evaporator having a capillary type expansion device controlling the flow of refrigerant thereto and a second evaporator having a thermal expansion valve for controlling the flow of refrigerant thereto. The system further includes a refrigerant compressor for discharging high pressure refrigerant vapor and a refrigerant condenser for receiving the high pressure refrigerant vapor and for converting the vaporous refrigerant to a relatively high pressure mixture of liquid and vaporous refrigerant. The system further includes a separator for receiving the relatively high pressure mixture from the condenser and for separating a substantial portion of the liquid refrigerant from the vapor liquid mixture. A first conduit is connected to the separator for delivering the separated liquid refrigerant to the thermal expansion valve and a second conduit is provided for delivering the remainder of the vapor liquid mixture to the capillary type expansion device.

Abstract: An interior unit of a split type air-conditioning apparatus which is usually mounted on a wall of a room to be cooled and is extremely thin. The unit consists of a cabinet structure including a front panel, a middle frame and a rear plate, said front panel having an air inlet opening and an air outlet opening. Also included is a centrifugal fan, preferably a turbo fan with a plurality of backward curved blades, specially designed to adapt to the unit. The means for driving said fan are designed to be partly accommodated in the body of the turbo fan for the purpose of decreasing the depth of the unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for attachment to an air conditioner condenser for applying a mist of water or other liquid to the coils and fins of the condenser to improve the heat transfer capability of the condenser. The apparatus includes a spray nozzle, support structure for the spray nozzle, fluid conductors, a fluid valve member, a temperature sensing member, and a valve control member. The temperature sensing member, through the valve control member, causes the spray to operate only when certain predetermined temperature conditions exist. The temperature sensing member is positioned so that it, as well as the coils and fins of the condenser, receives water sprayed as a mist by the spray nozzle. Thus, the temperature conditions which exist in the coils and fins also exists in the temperature sensing member.

Abstract: In a refrigeration system for a substantially enclosed space and including a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, conduit means connecting the said compressor, condenser and evaporator to form a cooling circuit, a hot gas by-pass conduit between the compressor and the evaporator, and means provided in the system for apportioning flow of gas between the cooling circuit and the by-pass conduit so that, during a temperature controlling phase of refrigeration, the gas flows both to the condenser and to the by-pass conduit and the apportioning of flow can cause either net heating or net cooling of the enclosed space, the improvement which comprises said apportioning means being in the form of a continuously modulating valve located at the junction of the hot gas by-pass conduit with the cooling circuit between the compressor and the condenser, said valve having a hot gas intake port for receiving hot gas from the compressor, a first outlet port connected to the hot gas by-pass conduit, a second outlet port conn

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a carbonation and refrigeration system wherein the heat of the refrigerant output side of the refrigeration compressor is utilized to vaporize liquid carbon dioxide into CO.sub.2 gas which is introduced into a liquid product. The carbonation and refrigeration system successfully utilizes the heat of the refrigerant to vaporize the CO.sub.2 liquid regardless of the cooling demand of the system caused by seasonal temperature variations. For example during the winter months when the cooling demand is as low as 10% of the cooling demand in the summer, the carbonation and refrigeration system operates effectively to vaporize the CO.sub.2 liquid by means of a heat exchanger and a desuperheater which are connected in communication with the superheated vapor emerging from the output side of a refrigeration compressor.

Abstract: A system for transmitting, storing and utilizing cold which includes the use of heat pipes for transmitting the winter cold to freeze the ground water storage, and two-phase flow pipes to effectively cool the warm air passing through the flow pipes in the air conditioning duct. The system provides for long-duration earth storage of the winter cold which can be effectively used during summer seasons for cooling homes, buildings and other structures.The two-phase flow pipes, characterized by having irreversible vapor flow, include a pump arrangement for transferring working fluid from the condenser section to the evaporator section of the flow pipes where phase-change is taken place by absorbing heat from the passing warm air.

Abstract: A heat pump system includes a compressor, indoor and outdoor coils and a four-way valve for automatically reversing refrigerant to provide cooling or heating mode of operation. Each coil has a plurality of heat transfer circuits arranged in series when the coil operates as a condenser, and in a parallel when the coil operates as an evaporator. A second four-way reversing valve is provided in the refrigerant circuit between outlets of indoor and outdoor coils to direct refrigerant through liquid lines of the refrigerant circuit from the outlet of one coil used as a condenser to the expansion means of the other coil used as an evaporator. The second four-way reversing valve is arranged in the refrigerant circuit to connect some of heat transfer circuits connected in parallel in each coil when it is used as an evaporator, to the suction line of the compressor.

Abstract: A spacer bar and spacer for prepackaged food freezers of the multiple flat plate type which enables the spacing between the plates to be quickly changed to accommodate different thickness food packages. The spacer bar has a plurality of pairs of parallel sides, each pair being spaced a different predetermined amount whereby, by selectively rotating each spacer bar, the spacing between adjacent plates can be quickly changed. A spacer plate is further provided for adjusting the position of the stack of plates relative to the loading and discharge openings to accommodate changes in the overall height of the stack of plates caused by the different plate spacings.

Abstract: A refrigerated box is provided in the shape of a cigarette box or pack having an upper container portion and a bottom which contains a heat sink material which is frozen in a home freezer and then plugged into the box to maintain the interior compartment refrigerated for the preservation and chilling of sticks of carrots, celery, and the like, to provide the person undergoing smoking withdrawal low-calorie snacks to munch on to substitute for cigarettes.

Abstract: A canteen system includes an insulated carrier, having a cavity in its inior for receipt of small chemical heating or cooling packets, and a metal container holding comestibles enveloped by the carrier. The container, when disposed in the carrier, sits in physical contact with a preselected activated packet, and as a result of its activation, the packet generates a thermal change within the carrier. The system design permits drinking of liquids in a conventional manner, as well as the insertion of eating utensils for soups and non-liquid foodstuffs.

Abstract: A knitting machine arrangement and a method of knitting on the same are described which utilize a pair of stacked pattern wheels at each knitting station of a circular knitting machine. By alternating high and low butt knitting needle groups in successive slots of one portion of the cylinder, a singular pattern or design can be knitted by inserting appropriate jacks in the upper and lower pattern wheels which engage the associated needle groups. When the order of the high butt and low butt needles is reversed on another portion of the cylinder, alternate slots and, therefore, jacks of the pattern wheels are engaged and these may produce a different pattern or design. By dividing patterns between the upper and lower pattern wheels at each station, desired effects, such as spotting, design or pattern enlargement may be achieved by selectively placing needle groups about the periphery of the cylinder.

Abstract: The end run reversals of the reciprocating sled of a flat bed knitting mane are smoothly implemented by a roller 12 mounted on a hub 5 fixed to a link 4 of a drive chain 1 at one end. The other end of the hub is fixed to a member 6 slidable in a groove 7 of a lateral rail 8 mounted to the cross slide 9 of the sled. The roller runs on a semi-circular guide surface 13 of a support segment 14 mounted to the machine frame at each end adjacent a chain sprocket wheel 2. The support segments absorb the inertial forces of the sled and cross slide to thereby prevent the tilting of the chain links at the sprocket wheels and the attendant varying of the sled stroke.

Abstract: A jacquard equipped warp kniting machine is provided with means for maintaining a relatively constant tension on the dropper pin activator cords of the jacquard mechanism during the swing movement of the dropper bar. The means for providing a relatively constant tension includes a second eyelet bar which moves in a direction opposite to that of the dropper bar thereby equalizing the tension of the dropper pin activator cord.

Abstract: A seal device provided with a pair of seal rubber rolls arranged to seal a cloth material inlet or outlet formed in a steamer drum body for hygro-thermic treatment of a cloth material. The seal device has a tubular cloth material passage which extends upward at least 400 mm above the seal rubber rolls and has an opening at the lower end thereof abutting the rubber rolls, the transverse width of the opening is a little larger than the breadth of the cloth material to be processed and a longitudinal width of the opening measures about 3 mm; a liquid supply mechanism adjoins the inlet of the cloth material passage; and a pair of weir plates are disposed within the liquid supply mechanism on both sides of the cloth material passing therethrough and are arranged to permit adjustment of the gap between them for allowing the cloth material to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A two piece liquid rinse agent dispenser for use in a top loading automatic clothes washing machine, includes an inner annular member having a central, hollow hub for mounting the dispenser on the agitator of the machine, a first annular wall joined to the hub to define therebetween a first rinse agent receiving chamber having an open upper end and an outwardly extending flange or base wall joined to the hub, including a depending annular wall having external threads formed thereon. An outer cover member of the dispenser comprises an inverted cup dimensioned for receipt over the inner annular member. The upper wall of the outer member defines an opening through which liquid rinse agent is poured into the first chamber. Internal threads are formed along the interior wall of the rim of the cup for mating engagement with the external threads of the inner annular member.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a horizontally swinging gate bar, for locking the end of the bar to a vertical post. The vertical post has a cap member threadedly mounted eccentrically thereon, said cap member having a cavity to receive the end of the gate bar. The cap member contains a locked linkage, one of whose links includes a locking projection engaging in a slot in the post, whereby to lock the cap member in a non-rotatably held condition lockingly receiving the end of the gate bar. The linkage includes pivotal connections formed by the shackles of padlocks. By removing at least one of the padlocks the linkage can be disconnected to allow withdrawal of the locking projection from the post slot, to thereby allow the cap member to be rotated sufficiently to enable the end of the gate bar to be swung out of the locking cavity. A stop member depending from the floor of the cavity cooperates with a horizontal lug in the post to prevent unscrewing of the cap member from the post.

Abstract: A brake for bending sheet metal comprising a pair of spaced base rails and a plurality of C-shaped members positioned on the base rails at longitudinally spaced points. Each C-shaped member comprises a lower arm fixed to the rails and an upper arm spaced from and overlying the lower arm. A first member is fixed on the lower arms of the C-shaped members and has a clamping surface. An anvil member is adapted to be locked on the first member to clamp a piece of sheet metal between the anvil member and the clamping surface of the first member. A second member having a bending surface is pivoted to the first member. The anvil member is generally L-shaped with a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The vertical portion has longitudinally spaced notches therein through which the upper arm of each C-shaped member extends. The anvil member is resiliently mounted on the upper arms.

Abstract: A hand crimping tool having a first handle and a second handle connected to the first handle by a main pivot pin and a pair of jaws connected to the handles for movement together upon pivoting of the handles about the main pivot pin. A signal mechanism is provided to produce a sensory perception to the user of the completion of a predetermined crimping movement of the jaws.

Abstract: Equipment for ultrasonic testing structural materials includes transducers and test electronics normally operated in sequential test cycles each cycle including the generation of a test pulse to be sent into the test object and subsequently, upon interaction with the test object, return signals (echos) are received and processed, e.g. as to transit time, amplitude, contour, etc. Self-checking is carried out in three phases. One phase uses simulated receiver signals for operatively disconnected transducers, to be processed by the electronics as if they were echos; a second phase uses simulated transducer inputs and analogous processing and a third phase uses a reference body as test body simulation for conduction of "tests". The results of signal processing are compared with reference signals and correlation of deviations and absence of deviations is used to isolate malfunctions.

Abstract: There is disclosed a new and improved combined liquid level indicator and hydrometer which includes a light transmitting member having an indicating surface and a reflector surface. The reflector surface is adapted to be submerged in liquid for reflecting light to the indicating surface when the liquid is below a predetermined level. The liquid level indicator and hydrometer further includes a chamber aligned with and partially receiving the reflector surface. The chamber confines and positions a float member relative to the reflector surface for being viewed through the indicating surface responsive to the relative specific gravity of the liquid. A connection means carried by the chamber supports the light transmitting member and aligns the reflector surface with respect to the chamber. The chamber is initially formed in an open condition adapted for accepting the float member therein and is lockable thereafter for capturing the float member within the chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing a power transmission belt is disclosed, wherein a test belt is mounted between a pair ot pulleys secured to first ends, respectively, of a pair of shafts disposed in parallel and a drive belt is mounted, through idlers, between another pair of pulleys respectively secured to the other ends of the shafts. One of the shafts is supported on a movable plate adapted to be moved in conformity with the length of the test belt. Pitch diameters of these pulleys are determined to exert torque on the shafts to thereby apply tension to the belts. The idlers are disposed so as to avoid displacement of the drive belt regardless of the length of the test belt, and one of the idlers is movably disposed to further control tension of the drive belt.

Abstract: The temperature of the condensation point of light hydrocarbons in a gas is quickly determined by heating a frosted mirror placed in a gas swept enclosure up to the evaporation temperature of all the heavy and light hydrocarbons. The mirror is first cooled as quickly as possible to a temperature higher than the presumed condensation temperature for the light hydrocarbons. Then is cooled much more slowly until the appearance of the first condensations on the mirror. Another cycle as described above is started, in which the presumed condensation temperature value is taken as being equal to the condensation start temperature value of the previous cycle.

Abstract: A device for measuring the density of a liquid relies on the generation of resonant modes in a torsional vibration set up in a paddle which is immersed in the liquid. The frequency at which a resonance mode, usually a fundamental, is produced is a function of the density of the liquid. A feedback circuit is described which varies the frequency of an oscillator producing the vibrations so as to enable the frequency at which the resonance mode exists to be automatically found. Transducers for generating and detecting the torsional vibration are located at one end of a rod above the surface of the liquid, and the paddle is mounted on the other end of the rod.

Abstract: A viscosimeter for measuring the viscosity of liquids and, in particular, viscous material such as polyester resins and the like which includes a rotatably driven cup in which the liquid sample to be measured is introduced and heated and a torsion wire and spindle assembly suspended from an upstanding support with a plunger mounted on the lower end of the assembly by means of a thermal isolation coupler for immersion in the sample, the support being provided with an adjustment mechanism including a clamp for positioning the plunger in a calibrated position within the sample together with a capacitive-type transducer connected to an electronic readout circuit whereby rotation of the cup rotates the torsion wire and spindle assembly due to the drag of the liquid until the restoring force of the torsion wire just balances the drag of the liquid to provide a readout from the readout circuit corresponding to the viscosity of the liquid.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting sand particles in a flowing fluid, for example, the production from a gas or oil well. An acoustic transducer is used to detect the sand particles and the resulting signal is filtered to pass a frequency band of 50 to 500 kiloherz. A pulse height discriminating means and pulse counter is provided for counting the number of pulses that exceed a pre-set amplitude.

Abstract: A transducer comprising a balanced bridge circuit having substantially similar pre-stressed force responsive components, force transmitting means for transmitting input force to a portion of the components and force relieving means for reducing the pre-stress on the remainder of the components in conjunction with the transmission of said input force, to effect a strong output signal of the transducer when an electrical potential is connected across the circuit.

Abstract: A mass and force meter comprising, a frame, a load support connected to said frame; a measuring system comprising two dynamometers, a reference base and a force input; a load spring mounted between said frame and said load support, and a measuring spring mounted between said load support and said force input, said load spring being at least ten times stronger than said measuring spring, said load spring and said measuring spring eliminating partly or completely force-reducing lever systems in mass meters and allowing, if required, the linearization of non-linear characteristics of several components of the meter.

Abstract: A skin friction measuring device for measuring the resistance of an aerodynamic surface to an airstream, adapted to be mounted on an aircraft, within an opening defined therein, and characterized by a friction plate adapted to be disposed in a flush relationship with the external surface of the aircraft and be displaced in response to skin-friction drag, as an airstream is caused to flow over the surface thereof, and a potentiometer connected to the plate for providing an electrical output indicative of the magnitude of the drag.

Abstract: A flow meter is provided for measuring the flow rate of fluid through a conduit having an inlet and an outlet, which includes a measuring chamber having a float disposed therein for movement in response to fluid flow, and a detector for detecting the movement of the float in the measuring chamber. Various devices are provided for controlling the path of fluid flow from the conduit outlet to the conduit inlet, which includes apparatus for allowing fluid to flow from the outlet through the measuring chamber in a first direction so as to move the float in the first direction past the detector, and for also allowing fluid to flow from the outlet through the measuring chamber in a second direction so as to move the float in the second direction past the detector. Apparatus is connected to the detector for measuring the rate of fluid flow in response to the movement of the float in the first and second directions.

Abstract: A method for triggering an ultrasonic flow meter comprising a synchronized ring circuit, consists of periodically turning the ring circuit on and off by trigger pulses whose repetition period is varied within the range of possible changes of the repetition period of autocirculation pulses of the synchronized ring circuit until an autocirculation pulse is matched with a trigger pulse. At such point, the application of trigger pulses to the synchronized ring circuit is discontinued by matching the frequency of the trigger pulses with that of the autocirculation pulses via continuous automatic phase control of the trigger pulse frequency. With no autocirculation pulses in the synchronized ring circuit, the application of trigger pulses is resumed.

Abstract: A vortex generating device has first and second adjacent bluff bodies downstream of a restriction. The bluff body closest the restriction has a flat surface facing upstream.

Abstract: A flow meter for the registration of pulsating liquid flows, and preferably for registration of small blood flows. The flow is measured by means of a differential pressure measurement over a first flow resistance (I) having a resistance R.sub.1. The flow meter includes a high pressure part in the form of a flow resistance (II) and a lower pressure part in the form of a flow resistance (III), and these have the resistances R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, respectively. The resistances R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected so as to adjust the pressures on each side of the differential pressure meter in phase with each other independent of the frequency of the flow pulsations. Each resistance has a corresponding modulus of elasticity, and the resistances and moduli of elasticity are so related as to fulfill certain formulas.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnosing apparatus displays a modified C-mode image of the target of an object to be diagnosed by mechanically moving an ultrasonic probe around the target portion while electronically driving the probe to scan the target. The ultrasonic diagnosing apparatus comprises a circuit for setting a desired cross-section to be diagnosed in the B-mode image of the target while observing said B-mode image, a memory for storing the data of the cross-section set by the cross-section setting circuit, a function generator for converting the position data into a function signal for controlling the scanning of the target and the processing of an ultrasonic echo signal reflected therefrom, a signal processing device for processing the ultrasonic echo signal under control of the function signal, and a display means for displaying a modified C-mode image of the target.

Abstract: A device is provided for measuring the torsional acceleration of a rotating body, and particularly for measurement of oscillatory torques such as the starting torque of a synchronous motor. The device consists of two identical accelerometers mounted on a rotating body at equal radii 180.degree. apart, and oriented so as to be insensitive to the outwardly directed radial forces present during acceleration.

Abstract: A pressure gauge for sphygmomanometers, having a pressure capsule with a diaphragm wall, a pointer on a rotatable spring-biased pointer shaft, and a drive mechanism connecting the diaphragm wall to the pointer shaft by picking up and magnifying the displacements of the diaphragm wall, the drive mechanism including a sensing member on a rotatable sensing shaft, in contact with the diaphragm wall, and a magnifying gear drive consisting of a drive arm on the sensing shaft with gear teeth forming a gear segment of large radius, in driving engagement with a pinion on the pointer shaft. The drive arm may be bendable to adjust the gear drive ratio.

Abstract: Amplifier apparatus for providing output motion correlated to condition change motion or deflection of a condition responsive element. The amplifier in a preferred embodiment is mounted onto the condition responsive element for floating conjoint movement therewith. A remotely connected actuator, extending into the motion path, defines a pivot axis for a hinged gear sector arm of the amplifier. In pivoting about the actuator axis, the sector arm operably drives a rotatable output shaft supporting a pointer or the like.