Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US 79/00088 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 15, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 15, 1979 PCT Filed Feb. 15, 1979 PCT Pub. No. WO80/01703 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 21, 1980A vehicle door latch assembly (16) is provided whereby a key (104) may be used to lock the door (10) and to prevent rotation of the outside door handle (20). A lock release lever (22) is provided inside the vehicle door for overriding the key lock (103) to permit the inside and outside handles (18,20) to operate to open the door. Even with the lock release lever (22) and the key lock (103) in the locked position, the inside handle (18) can be turned to move the lock release lever (22) to the unlocked position and to open the door. The outside handle (20) can now be used to open the door also. The outside handle (20) can also be released for operation by turning the key (104) in the lock (103) to the unlocked position.

Abstract: A centrifugal shotting turbine having easily replaceable blades shaped so as to project shot at a high rate of ejection in a concentrated jet. The turbine comprises a plurality of curved blades, each having a convex-concave working surface and longitudinal fillets extending from opposite edges thereof. The fillets fit into corresponding grooves in the flanges between which the blades are interposed and are secured therein by bearing pins and springs.

Abstract: A method is shown to make a relatively thick foraminous plate wherein the inside of each one of the foramina is treated as desired, the disclosed method comprising the steps of working a strip of a metallic or plastic foil to form transverse grooves, treating the worked strip to cause the surfaces of such grooves to have desired qualities and then rolling the strip (or stacking portions thereof) to form the desired foraminous plate.

Abstract: The rollers of a push bench for the production of tubular blooms are axially displaceably journalled on respective spindles so that the rollers are centered by the bloom. For machining the working surfaces of the rollers, the rollers, or their shafts to which they are fixed, can be axially locked in position and the roller shaft has a releasable coupling for coupling the roller shaft to a drive motor or drive shaft, whereby all the rollers can be machined simultaneously without removing them from the stand.

Abstract: Apparatus for the continuous forming of material by extrusion and having a rotatable wheel member with an endless groove therein, a stationary shoe member overlying part of the length of the groove and having a portion which projects into said part of the length of the groove and is of a width substantially equal to that of the groove so as to form a passageway therewith, a stationary abutment member associated with the shoe member and projecting into the groove so as to block the downstream end of the passageway, is characterized by the improvement that the wheel member has one or more endless grooves in its periphery, arranged in parallel planes where more than one groove is provided, the shoe member has as many projecting portions as grooves, the or each projecting portion engages the or the respective groove, a duct leads from the passageway formed by the shoe member with the or each groove, through the or the respective projecting portion into a single chamber formed in the shoe member, and one or more d

Abstract: A method for cold forming metal tubes with inwardly thickened wall sections including positioning a short, tubular blank in a die having an extrusion die throat, and pushing the blank through the die throat with a punch. The punch is formed with a co-axial mandrel-like extension which fits within the blank and die throat. The extension is formed of co-axial sections of successively smaller diameter. Thus, as the punch pushes the end of the blank to move the blank through the die throat, a narrower diameter extension section fits within the die throat to extrude a thickened end portion. Thereafter, continued punch movement positions a wider mandrel forming extension section within the die throat to extrude a thin wall tube section.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for specific gravity measurement of an object having a known geometry and weight is provided which is particularly adaptable for determining the specific gravity of a gemstone. The apparatus includes a fluid circuit and a pump therefor with the fluid circuit having an adjustable fluid flow rate. The fluid circuit also includes a test chamber element for receiving the object and a flow measuring element for determining fluid flow rate. Preferably, the test chamber is vertically oriented and has zones of decreasing fluid velocity from its lower to upper ends for a constant fluid flow rate through the circuit. The method of measurement is made in one of two modes. In one mode, the flow rate is held constant so that the vertical position of the object of unknown specific gravity in the test chamber yields data allowing calculation of its specific gravity.

Abstract: A fluidic oil viscometer for determining the degradation of machinery lubating oils compares the viscosity of the machinery oil with the viscosity of another fluid, such as air. Both the viscosity of the air and the viscosity of the oil are sensed, using capillary-orifice combination sensors, and the air viscosity reading is amplified using a series of laminar proportional amplifiers to equalize its change in viscosity with that of oil. The outputs of the capillary orifice combination sensors are applied to two different pressure gauges, the difference between these two pressure gauges represents the viscosity breakdown. This difference will be independent of temperature.

Abstract: A dynamometer particularly suited for rapid testing of internal combustion engines coming off an engine assembly line wherein a driving connection is established from a flexible drive plate on the engine crankshaft to the dynamometer input shaft by means of an adapter which includes a conventional friction disc sub-assembly of an automobile manual transmission clutch to absorb excessive torque pulses of the engine and a thrust bearing mounted on the dynamometer input shaft between a collar keyed to the dynamometer input shaft and the dynamometer housing, so that no axial thrust loads are applied to the dynamometer input shaft.

Abstract: A vibratory wire strain gage and more particularly a vibratory wire strain gage having an improved means for readily tensioning the gage wire and, if desired, adjusting such tension prior to installation.

Abstract: A time temperature indicator in the physical form of a substantially planar label-like member that can be placed on perishable products to give a visual indication of deterioration or spoilage of the product due to its exposure to temperature. The indicator includes a galvanic cell which serves both as power source and, by virtue of a partly consumable electrode, as an indicating coulometer, indicating charge transfer wherein the charge transferred is an electrical analog of the time integral of the deterioration rate of the product as a function of temperature; the analog of the deterioration rate is the current drawn from the cell when a device having a current drain which is an approximate exponential function of temperature is connected to the terminals of the cell. The visual indication is provided by the contrast of the prearranged pattern of a protected part of the consumable electrode against the electrolyte which becomes visible when the unprotected part of the electrode is consumed.

Abstract: Apparatus for sensing and displaying temperature at a site includes a sensor which provides a first current related to temperature at the site, and a circuit for generating a predetermined current. The apparatus also includes a capacitance responsive to a second current having a value proportional to the difference between the first current and the predetermined current for generating a voltage; and means responsive to the generated voltage for discharging the capacitance to a predetermined voltage level when the voltage exceeds a selected reference level and for providing a signal indicating each time the voltage exceeds the reference level. The signal is periodic with a frequency related to sensed temperature and digital display means responsive to the frequency of the signal provide a numerical indication of temperature sensed.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for measurement of nonuniformity of mass of a gyro rotor having a single bearing. The gyro rotor, which is mounted in a radially fixed and spherically yielding pivot, is rotated to a predetermined speed. The static imbalance of the rotating rotor is then determined by measuring the magnitude and angular position of excursion of the rotating rotor. A force couple acting on the gyro rotor and drift of mass of the gyro rotor are determined by sensing movement of a surface of the rotating rotor at two different times. Preferably, the determination of static imbalance, force couple, and drift are obtained in a single course of measurement. After the preceding have been measured, the components of a mass balancing operation for correcting the measured nonuniformities are determined.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspection of ceramic parts for defects utilizes the application of an electrical test voltage to the part to be inspected, and at the same time subjecting the part to acoustic emission analysis. Use of the acoustic emission analysis allows discovery of not only defects which may arise because of the application of the electric current, but also defects or structural damage which are already existant in the part to be tested. An apparatus for carrying out the method on a high-volume basis allows rapid insertion and removal of a part between electrodes and clamps the part in place during testing.

Abstract: An input circuit is disclosed for variably adapting the dynamic range of an ultrasonic frequency electrical signal to the dynamic range of a signal receiver to which the signal is applied. A band pass filter admits the appropriate band of signal frequencies to the receiver to provide optimum signal-to-noise conditions. A JFET device is shunted across the receiver input and its drain-to-source impedance is varied to control the peak voltage developed by the signal. Control of the impedance of the JFET device may be effected in a pre-programmed manner as a function of time, in response to the amplitude of the signal applied to the receiver input, or in response to both. In either case, the amplitude of the applied signal is constrained to remain substantially within the dynamic range of the receiver.

Abstract: Electronic means, including an analog-to-digital converter responsive to samples of the output from an analog angle sensor directly coupled to an immersed oscillated transducer, is used to trigger the energization of the transducer at each of a predetermined number of equal increments in angle position during each cycle of oscillation of the transducer, with the triggered angle positions during a certain half-cycle of oscillation being interlaced with the triggered angle position during the other half-cycle of oscillation.

Abstract: A sound level indicator apparatus includes a signal processing element which detects and processes sound pressure waves into quantifiable electrical signals. The indicator also includes an adjustment member which adjusts the quantifiable signals to compensate for intrinsic electrical variations in the processing element. Further included is a monitoring member which detects when the received sound is below a predetermined level. The indicator still further includes an indicator element which displays the quantified quantifiable signals and the low level monitor detection signal. The sound level indicator is operatively combined with a digital watch integrated circuit for containment in a case which is wearable on one's wrist.

Abstract: A balance beam has a fulcrum, at least one bellows (connected to a source of pressure or vacuum) acting on the beam and a connection to the armature of a differential transformer at one end. A poise is mounted for movement along the beam by rollers riding on shoulders formed on the beam. A carriage having a connection to the poise at the elevation of the axes of the rollers moves the poise and is, in turn, driven by a screw turned by a servomotor controlled by the differential transformer. Provision is made for minimizing temperature error both longitudinally and transversely of the beam. The fulcrum and bellows may be moved to different locations relative to the beam, using spaced drilled holes in the beam and the base plate. Various readouts may be connected to the screw, and recorders and control devices may also be driven by the screw.

Abstract: A torque transmitting body for continuously variable power transmissions of the type in which oppositely convergent, cone-like rolling surfaces of revolution about one axis are retained in torque transmitting rolling frictional engagement at two points of contact with complementing rolling surfaces of revolution about another axis inclined with respect to and intersecting the axis of the cone-like surfaces. The body includes a pair of oppositely convergent cone members telescopically interconnected at their base or large ends for relative rotary and axial movement. A cam assembly is included and acts between the cone members to develop an axial separating force in response to a torque differential between the cone members. Although both cone members are driven at equal speeds, only one is connected to an output torque load so that the torque differential caused by the load may be converted to an axial separating force on the cone members by the camming assembly.

Abstract: An interlocking device for a power transmission operating rod in a power transmission mechanism of a type, wherein the sliding direction of a shift fork shaft intersects with the axial line of the power transmission operating rod, and which is constructed with a supporting frame in the form of a letter "U" fitted at the lower part of a power transmission casing, a guide shaft fixed on the U-shaped supporting frame with the axis thereof being disposed in the same direction as the sliding direction of the shift fork shaft, a shift shaft supported on the guide shaft in a slidable and rotatable manner, a selector having an interlocking mechanism which rotates together with the shift shaft and is rotatably supported on the guide shaft which permits slide-movement of the shift shaft, a selection lever rotatably supported on the U-shaped supporting frame, the one end of which is coupled with the power transmission operating rod and the other end of which is coupled with the selector, and a shift lever rotatably supp

Abstract: In a rack and pinion type steering system with an energy absorbing mechanism, errors in axial dimensions of the steering shaft and column tube often make it difficult to fix the two parts to each other at two predetermined axially spaced positions. Such difficulty is eliminated by providing an elongated slot of a predetermined axial length in the column tube to allow a holding member to extend radially through the slot irrespective of the dimensional errors to fixedly connect the column tube to the steering shaft. In addition, a support member which is mounted on the steering shaft for assembling a bearing thereon is constituted by a single structure to preclude disconnection or disintegration of component parts caused by the thrust acting thereon and provided with claw portions or caulking wall portions for holding the bearing securely in position.

Abstract: A spacer is used to set the running clearance between parts in a power transmitting device. The power transmitting device contains a housing, a shaft rotatably mounted in the housing and a ring gear mounted on the shaft for rotation therewith. The ring gear is capable of deflecting in an axial direction under load. A stop member, fixed to the housing, is positioned to have one end adjacent one side of the ring gear. The stop member is installed to be in abutting contact with the ring gear. The spacer is formed of a material capable of wearing away when contacted by the rotating ring gear to produce a gap of a predetermined thickness between one end of the stop member and the ring gear. The one end of the stop member will prevent the ring gear from deflecting axially under load a distance greater than the predetermined distance.

Abstract: A stepless variable stroke drive particularly suitable for a bicycle transmission has a crank driven input element comprising a carrier housing journaled for rotation on a spindle. Mounted within the carrier, journaled on individual axles, radially spaced to the spindle, are four planet gears which engage an output sun gear. Recessed into one side of each planet gear is a concentric channel whose outer circumference is constructed with ratchet teeth and whose inner circumference journals a crank ring having pawls for engaging the ratchet teeth. The ring also has a follower which engages a cylindrical cam channel fixed on and adjustable to various eccentricities relative to the spindle. As the carrier housing rotates, the crank ring follower engages the cam channel causing the crank rings to angularly oscillate at an amplitude proportional to the cam channel eccentricity.

Abstract: A chain saw sharpening apparatus is disclosed including a support member adapted in operation to locate about a chain saw in a predetermined relationship thereto and supporting two guide roller assemblies each including a pair of guide rollers disposed at opposite sides of said support whereby a file operatively supported on one said pair of guide rollers is disposed at an angle equal to the cutting edge angle of one set of teeth, while the other said pair of guide rollers operatively supports a file at angle equal to the cutting edge angle of the other set of teeth.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a contoured die wherein a workpiece is formed with depressions extending across the top surface of the workpiece from front to back thereof. The depressions are formed spaced apart from one another to retain flat top surface portions therebetween. Smoothly contoured edge surfaces are then formed on the workpiece in the regions of intersection of the top surface with the front and back surfaces, to produce a die with ridge projections surrounded by top surface portions having a concave elevational contour as viewed in a vertical plane perpendicular to the side surfaces of the workpiece.

Abstract: A reversible ratchet wrench handle in which the actuator for the direction reversing mechanism is located close to the portion of the handle that is grasped by the user. This permits the user to operate the actuator with the thumb of the hand holding the handle whereby changing the direction of operation of the wrench is a one handed rather than a two handed operation. Locating the actuator near the hand grip portion of the handle also removes it from the head of the handle, the usual location, and this allows the head to be made thinner for better access to narrow places. The actuator for the direction reversing mechanism is a switch button that is movable back and forth axially of the wrench handle and this kind of movement insures more positive action.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench for supporting removable wrench sockets of simplified construction employing a two-chambered pear shaped housing journaling a ratchet gear and a one-piece combined pawl and pawl reversal lever which are supported on parallel axes for limited rotational movement in mutual bearing engagement; such ratchet gear and pawl receiving additional bearing support from the walls of their respective chambers and being maintained in their rotational operating positions by a single retaining ring.

Abstract: A double-jawed wrench head for use with a conventional socket wrench handle is disclosed which allows adjustment of jaw spacing so as to accommodate various sized nuts or lag bolts or the like using only a single head. The head preferably includes a pair of wrench jaws respectively shiftable by means of a worm gear and rack arrangement, with a polygonal aperture provided for receiving the drive stub or block of a socket wrench handle. The worm gear advantageously includes oppositely directed threaded sections for simultaneous shifting of the jaws toward and away from each other.

Abstract: Jointed tool having an upper portion which is rotated manually or by non-manual power means, a lower portion which rotates and has a work-piece contacting tool element, e.g., nut-gripping socket, screw driver point, drill bit, and the like, and a pin-mounted gimbal joint connecting the upper and lower portions thereof, allowing thereby the lower portion tool element to operate upon work pieces at angles offset up to and over 40 degrees from their axes.

Abstract: Turret-type tool holders for metal lathes, especially when used for production, conventionally have no vertical adjustment for the individual tools (e.g. tool bits). To provide for such adjustment, a first member which rests on the base of the tool holder has an arcuate surface and a second member with complementary arcuate surface rests on the arcuate surface of the first member. The tool rests on the second member. Two conventional tool holder set screws engage the top of the tool to clamp the assembly in adjusted position. By tightening one screw and loosening the other, the tool and second member "rock" relative to the first member to adjust the elevation of the working tip of the tool.

Abstract: For use in combination with a die plate having through bores, matrix means for mounting to the die plate including die means for cooperation with tools of a die assembly to function therewith to work material fed therebetween, one end of said matrix means being constituted by a matrix segment the external dimension of which is greater than that of the through bores in the die plate, the matrix means also including a mounting segment dimensioned for a press fit within a through bore of the die plate, providing thereby that the outer peripheral portion of the matrix segment will seat on the die plate. The matrix means has a passage therethrough at least a defined portion of the length of which within the matrix segment has a uniform cross sectional area. The operating surface portion of said matrix means, provided by said matrix segment, positions outermost from the die plate to which it is applied to define a limited matrix surface displaced from the die plate.

Abstract: A rotary slicing tool is provided for a food processor having a hub with a horizontal disc-like member carrying an elevated slicing blade. The disc-like member has a horizontal area with an arcuate slot extending from the hub out to the periphery. The slicing blade is mounted on an elevated arcuate rim behind the slot with the cutting edge projecting forward and elevated above the horizontal area facing forward above the slot for slicing food items, with the slices passing down through the slot. For avoiding smashing or shredding of slices, a gradually sloping shoulder joins the horizontal area with the elevated platform having the rim where the slicing blade is mounted. Both ends of the blade are contoured to conform with the rotational direction of travel; the outer end conforming with the periphery of the disc-like member, and the inner end conforming with the hub, and the cutting edge is spaced well forward of the shoulder near both ends of the slicing blade.

Abstract: The present apparatus applies force along a line or to a surface through one or more linear or rather longitudinal, elastically expandable or deformable members. The expansion of the elongated member, such as an elastic, reinforced hose or membrane, is transmitted to the tool proper, for example, a strip steel knife or a clamping device, along the entire length of the tool, whereby a linear force application is achieved. Several of such members may be arranged in parallel to obtain substantially a surface area force application. The force application member may also be curved for applying the force, such as a cutting force to an equally curved tool such as a strip steel knife. The force application member is returned to its starting position after a work stroke is completed. The work stroke is performed by expanding the member with the aid of a medium under pressure. The return is accomplished by a spring force or by a similar expansion member.

Abstract: An improved multi-stroke control system for a pneumatically operated feeder for punch presses and the like; such system including means to charge and discharge a pneumatic capacitance. The pneumatic capacitance is adapted to be charged in response to the initiation of a first operative cycle of the feeder and to be discharged in response to the completion of said first cycle; said discharge being adapted to initiate a second operative cycle of said feeder. Once triggered the feeder may execute a number of successive operative cycles, the particular number being dependent on the effective volume of said pneumatic capacitance.

Abstract: A base frame mounts a first gang of saws in a common vertical datum plane and a first wood member conveyor device. A second gang of saws in a common vertical datum plane and a second wood member conveyor device are mounted on a carriage on the base frame for movement toward and away from the first gang of saws and first conveyor device. Each saw in each gang is independently vertically adjustable in its vertical datum plane and each saw is rotatable a full 180 degrees around the axis of a chord on the saw blade lying in the common datum plane of such saw. Each saw, during its angular rotation, is precisely supported on a double pantograph movement linkage which follows an arcuate track centered on said chord and vertical datum plane. A precision drive for the wood member conveyor devices and carriage obviates the necessity for a long torque shaft and enables much greater versatility of operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: An upright rectangular frame longitudinally journals an axle supporting a plurality of spaced-apart circular saws. The axle is V-belt driven by an engine at one end of the frame. A feed conveyor, disposed laterally of the frame, moves logs deposited thereon toward the saws in response to a manually operated lever moving an idler pulley and tightening a flat belt entrained around a feed conveyor driving pulley and frictionally engaging a pulley on the axle. The sawed logs are moved out of the frame by a belt conveyor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a piezoelectric transducer and pickup means using the same for electrical string instruments, the transducer comprising a long and flat outer layer of flexible material and a flexible piezoelectric cable which is buried therein and has a center electrode, a piezoelectric layer formed on the outer periphery of the said electrode and an outer electrode formed on the outer periphery of the said layer, the stiffness thereof being enhanced by either using elastomer of the hardness of more than 80 as measured by the Spring Hardness Test Method in the Physical Testing Method for Vulcanizing Rubber of Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS K 6301) as the material for the outer layer, or by plaiting (braiding) metal wires or by winding the outer electrode of the piezoelectric cable in such a manner as to enable it to press against the piezoelectric layer.

Abstract: A keying system provides selectable decay times for individual components of a tone to be generated by an electronic organ having a top octave generator producing a multiplicity of rectangular wave signals, and a plurality of associated divider circuits. The keying system comprises a keyer block having a plurality of identical keying sections. Each keying section comprises at least two MOSFET transistors which are connected in series and the series combination is connected between a supply voltage and a load resistor. A multiple position switch is connected to each load resistor to selectively connect the load resistor to one of a plurality of biasing voltage supplies. Rectangular wave signals from the top octave generator and divider circuits are applied to the gate of one of the transistors in each of the identical keying sections of the keyer block.

Abstract: A handle to facilitate more rapid winding/or unwinding of a string of a musical instrument is disclosed. The handle replaces the usual knob, and includes a crank member which can be pivoted out from a concealed storage position to an operative extended position, thereby achieving a greater radius of rotation and a resultant fast-wind capacity for the device.

Abstract: A drum is adjustable in pitch by a pedal assembly connected by a wire cable to an actuating lever. The lever causes pressure to be exerted against a tension-adjusting ring over which the drumhead is stretched. The pedal may be locked in any selected position to maintain the desired pitch, and the height of the drum is adjustable without adjustment of the cable linkage. A drum which is adjustable in pitch by rotation of the drum shell can thus be made adjustable by use of a pedal as well. The assembly for exerting pressure against the tension-adjusting ring is designed to be retro-fitted to certain types of existing drums to permit use therewith without the need for extensive modifications.

Abstract: Each key of the pedalboard is supported and guided for pivotal movement in a vertical plane by a steel strip secured to the underside of each key adjacent the midportion thereof. The rear end of each key is operatively connected to a transversely extending rear frame for horizontal reciprocating movement perpendicular to the rear frame and the forward end of each key is disposed between transversely extending upper and lower and front frame members for limited vertical movement therebetween. The forward end of each steel strip is secured to the lower front frame member to normally bias the forward end of each key into engagement with the upper front frame member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device comprising a connecting bolt having a gripping profile near one end and a coupling element having a profile adapted to engage the profile of the connecting bolt. The profile of the connecting bolt is a plurality of projecting teeth separated by grooves where the spacing between at least some of the teeth and the depth of at least some of the grooves increases toward the end of the connecting bolt. The profile of the coupling element is a plurality of teeth separated by grooves which generally correspond to the profile of the teeth of the connecting bolt. However, the spacing between at least some of the grooves relative to the teeth on the connecting bolt is slightly greater and becomes increasingly greater from the groove adapted to engage the tooth of the connecting bolt nearest the end of the bolt to the groove adapted to engage the tooth of the connecting bolt furthest from the end of the bolt.

Abstract: An expansion anchor for a mine roof support bolt having a one-piece shell, a tapered nut and a strap for maintaining the shell and nut in assembled relation. The shell includes a circular collar having four fingers extending therefrom in a generally cylindrical configuration with an open slot between each pair of adjacent fingers. A pair of solid elements formed integrally with the rest of the shell extend between pair of adjacent fingers to bridge the slots on opposite sides of the shell. The strap extends over the top of the nut, through the slots and has bent-over end portions which are engaged under the solid elements bridging the slots.

Abstract: A hand lever for operating the wedge-type breechblock of an artillery gun is disclosed. A breech operating shaft is placed near the breech ring of the gun and connected to the breechblock and is actuated through a drive by the hand lever. The drive couples shaft and hand lever upon actuation of the lever and otherwise automatically releases the coupling between shaft and hand lever resulting in dropping of the hand lever upon discontinuance of the actuation.

Abstract: A cartridge containing a propellant charge, and a separate projectile are dividually loaded into two independently operable sections of a gun breech assembly. The automatic loading operation is facilitated by separating the two sections during recoil movement, loading each component, and re-aligning both sections with the gun barrel in the battery position at the conclusion of counter-recoil movement.

Abstract: The booster is installed downstream of a vehicle's power steering gear. The booster has a power piston and a valve seat piston assembly reciprocably mounted in a bore of the booster housing. The valve seat piston assembly includes two nested control pistons separated by a rubber cushion member which permits limited relative control piston movements. Hydraulic inlet pressure is introduced into the housing bore between these pistons and flows through a normally open poppet valve, which acts as a booster control valve. Movement of the booster input push rod restricts hydraulic fluid flow through the control valve and causes pressure to be built up in the power chamber between the power piston and the valve seat piston assembly. The pressure acts on the power piston to move the booster output member. The pressure also holds one of the control pistons of the valve seat piston assembly in position against the bore end wall so that it does not move during normal power boost operation.

Abstract: A fluid flow regulator valve to regulate flow to a fluid driven prime mover wherein a selectively shaped, spring biased spool is positioned within a cylinder and has a sensor orifice therein to establish a pressure drop thereacross in response to controlled fluid flow rate and hence cause the spool to move within the cylinder to control both the metering orifice to and the return orifice from the flow conduit which connects the cylinder to the prime mover.

Abstract: An automatic hydraulic shut-off system for use with a hydraulic valve and a work apparatus which is retained under hydraulic pressure even when the hydraulic line is broken inadvertently. A lock valve is connected in the line and senses the loss of hydraulic pressure, and the valve is actuated in response to the pressure drop and retains the work apparatus in a pressurized condition to thereby avoid undesired movement in response to the loss of pressure.

Abstract: A method of preparing an extract from a material comprises contacting the material to be extracted with carbon dioxide in the liquid state to dissolve the matter to be extracted in the liquid carbon dioxide, heating the solution of extract to evaporate carbon dioxide from the solution of extract, compressing and condensing the evaporated carbon dioxide vapor to re-form liquid carbon dioxide, and re-cycling the liquid carbon dioxide to contact the material to be extracted. At least part of the heat evolved from the carbon dioxide vapor after its compression and during its change of state from vapor to liquid carbon dioxide is used to cause the change of state of the liquid carbon dioxide in the solution of the extract to evaporate the carbon dioxide from the solution of the extract.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing warm or hot beverages (tea or coffee) in which cold or luke-warm water is passed to a container and caused to flow through the apparatus in order to be heated. The water passes through a warm spreader, causing the water to be preheated before the latter is passed through the actual heating means.