Abstract: An electronic device assembly (11) includes a heat dissipating substrate (18) having a seat (16). A device (14) is uniformly spaced from a base surface of the seat (16), and a layer of solder of uniform thickness occupies a gap between the surface of the seat and the device. Leads (31) and (33) extend at a shallow, acute angle from the device. A lead (32) is mounted to a support (28) extending from the substrate (18). Inner portions of the leads (31, 32, 33), the device (14) and portions of the substrate (18), are encased by an envelope (22), while outer portions (67) of the leads and a mounting tab (19) of the substrate extend from the envelope.

Abstract: An apparatus that withdraws a predetermined length of electrical wire from a supply, cuts the predetermined length and places an electrical connector on at least one end of the length of wire is disclosed. The apparatus includes a movably mounted guide that positions wire from a supply of wire to a work location; a cutter for cutting a predetermined length of wire as the wire is supported by a gripper device; a movable carriage that holds a connector and brings the connector into position for attachment to the wire, and at the same time the movable guide is displaced away from the path of the movable carriage to permit the carriage to bring the connector into position for attachment to a wire as it is supported by the gripper device; and a releasing mechanism for separating a cut and predetermined length of wire from the gripping device.

Abstract: A disposable, "match box" razor including novel means for maintaining the shaving head in an operative position, a pattern of "living hinge" score lines that facilitates easy opening and closing, and ball-and-socket snaps that maintain the razor in either the open or closed position. The razor can be fabricated either by injection molding or by scoring, cutting, etc. from sheet stock.

Abstract: A rail breaking attachment for a backhoe, the bucket of which has been removed which enables the backhoe to be used to grasp rail material by pivotally positioning a blade in the form of a hook on the end of a backhoe boom for actuation by a piston and cylinder of the backhoe. A fixed pair of spaced parallel rail engagement members is secured to the boom forming support points on which the rail rests as the movable blade is passed therebetween.

Abstract: A folding knife is provided wherein the blade is easily moved from a deployed mode to a stored mode within paired panels that constitute a handle and sheath for the blade. In either mode, the blade is positively and securely locked into position. The entire knife can be easily taken apart for maintenance purposes.

Abstract: A pair of snips comprising handle levers pivoted at one end and elongated shaped centrally pivoted blade cross-pivoted levers pivoted at their ends opposite their blades to said handle levers adjacent their end pivot, which blade levers have integrally formed therewith projections extending radially outwardly from their center cross pivot diametrically opposite the edges of said blades, which projections have contacting surfaces in substantially the same plane as the contacting edges of said blade forming rides for restricting the spreading of said blades axially of their cross pivot.

Abstract: An improved hand knife 20 of the type used for trimming meat with a rotary driven ring-like blade 34 guided by a ring-like housing 30. The blade is retained by a partial peripheral flange 90 of the housing and a pivoted retaining shoe 36 secured to the knife hand piece 22. A securing screw 40 and an adjustable abutment 80 retain and position the shoe against the blade. The arrangement allows convenient blade changing.

Abstract: An instrument for determining the alignment of two objects includes a support in the form of a cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis. The support has means on one end for releasably mounting the support in an opening in one of the objects being aligned. The support fits into a recess in a housing which can rotate about the longitudinal axis of the support. A gauge carrier is pivotally mounted on the housing. A gauge is mounted on the gauge carrier and has a finger pivotally mounted thereon and projecting therefrom. The gauge is adapted to detect pivotal movement of the finger. The finger is adapted to contact the other object and as the housing is rotated about the support will pivot toward or away from the longitudinal axis if the other object is not in alignment with the one object. The pivotal movement of the finger is detected by the gauge.

Abstract: A transferrable-center compliance system including a remote center compliance (RCC) device being erectable by an axial load in a first range, for establishing a remote center of compliance at, near, or beyond the free end of an operator member; and pliant support means for supporting the RCC device when the RCC device is collapsed by an axial load outside the first range, and for yielding to the RCC device when it is erected with the first remote center of compliance at, near, or beyond the free end of the operator member.

Abstract: A tape measuring device including an outer casing and a coiled metal tape disposed within the casing which may be retracted or withdrawn through a slot in the front of the casing. In addition, a consumable marker and a scriber are disposed within the casing immediately forward of and along side of the slot through which the coiled tape is withdrawn. Either the consumable marker or the scriber may be positioned via manual actuating means to mark an object being measured at a preselected point along the length of the extended tape. Braking means are disposed within the casing which, when actuated, engage the tape and lock it into position relative to the casing. The braking mechanism is automatically activated when either the consumable marker or the scriber is positioned for marking the object being measured. In addition, the braking means may be activated without marking or engraving the object being measured.

Abstract: A drafting instrument is disclosed providing for a large number of independently viewable scales in a single self-contained instrument. A flexible graphics sheet having a large number of scales thereon is attached to two rotatable shafts mounted within a housing. The housing has a viewing slot which allows the display of individual scales on the graphics sheet.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is for drying a ceramic green honeycomb body by dielectric heating, which apparatus comprises a support board disposed between two electrodes for the dielectric heating, the support board having a tray-like metallic first part to support the ceramic green honeycomb body and a plate-like non-metallic second part to hold the first part.

Abstract: A dryer for reducing the moisture content of material in sheet form comprising a drying chamber through which material to be dried is conveyed and through which heated air is recirculated being withdrawn from the material exit end thereof at less than atmospheric pressure and returned to the material feed end of the drying chamber by power driven fans. During its return to the material feed end of the drying chamber it is reheated. A supplemental gas chamber is provided at the feed end of the drying chamber for controlling the flow of gas from the material feed end of the drying chamber. A second supplemental gas chamber at the material exit end of the drying chamber has means for limiting the leakage of air at ambient temperature thereinto and is provided with an exhaust fan for withdrawing gas therefrom and in turn from the material exit end of the drying chamber.

Abstract: Control means for a drier for films or sheets using a minimum of electric power. A heater is connected to a semiconductor switch and an alternating-current power supply in series. An oscillator outputs a pulse to a turn-on terminal of the semiconductor switch via an OR gate in synchronization with a certain phase angle of the wave form of the alternating voltage turning on the semiconductor switch for approximately 10% of the rated value of the heater thereby preheating the heater. When an entrance sensor detects the presence of films or sheets entering the drier, a starting signal is sent to a flip-flop circuit which outputs a high level signal to the turn-on terminal of the semiconductor switch via the OR gate activating the heater to full rated value. The high level signal is also sent to the turn-on terminal of a second semiconductor switch activating a second heater and a blower.

Abstract: A method for thermal treatment, especially drying, of finely particulated bulk material comprises the steps of stirring the material in a reactor by means of a rotating stirrer while simultaneously discharging a heated gas under pressure through openings in a hollow arm of the stirrer so as to form in the reactor a whirling fluidized bed from the material, and introducing the necessary amount of heat for the thermal treatment of the material at least in part through a heat exchanger extending into the whirling fluidized bed.

Abstract: A vertical cylinder for drying and heating granules which includes an inlet at the top of the cylinder, a conically tapered outlet at the bottom of the cylinder, a rotatable screening ring beneath the inlet, a chute beneath the screening ring and a scraper above the ring inlets for gases in the downward extending section of the cylinder, a shell and tube heat exchanger located coaxially in the bottom quarter of the cylinder, a horizontally movable grid as flow control device below the heat exchange and a discharge zone below the grid.

Abstract: An orthotic insert for use in various types of foot gear consisting of a first blank and a second blank fused together. The first blank is a flexible pad generally contoured to the bottom of a person's foot and the second blank is more rigid and contoured to the calcaneal and arch regions of a specific individual's foot. In combination the first and second blank form an orthotic insert which offers support to and is resiliently deformable in the heel area and flexible in the toe area thus emulating the requirement of the human gait cycle.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a shoe base and an interchangable shoe upper. The interchangable shoe upper comprises a vamp and insole as a unit-construction with means for attachment to the shoe base. The shoe base has means for attachment to the shoe upper unit assembly.

Abstract: An outer sole for an athletic shoe is disclosed. The outer sole includes a base formed of a relatively thin resilient material and having a heel section, an arch section, a forefoot section, a toe section, an upper major surface and a lower major surface. A plurality of discrete traction elements extend downward from the lower major surface of the base at spaced transverse and longitudinal locations, and include a plurality of discrete heel and arch traction elements located about longitudinally spaced locations in the perimeter of base in the heel and arch sections respectively. A rear shock attenuating area extends generally along the central longitudinal portion of the heel and arch sections. The rear shock attenuating area is substantially devoid of traction elements so that the relatively thin resilient material of the base in the rear shock attenuating area depresses downwardly during foot strike to attenuate the force of foot strike.

Abstract: A shoe sole structure in which a metallic stiffener member having generally the form of an elongated plate is encapsulated within a solid body of elastomeric material. The elastomeric material provides a ground-engaging surface underneath the stiffener member, a foot-supporting surface above the stiffener member, and also provides a toe-supporting portion which extends forwardly of the stiffener member and is free to flex vertically as needed.

Abstract: A coupling system includes a connecting assembly 4 having two upwardly facing critically angled U-shaped lifting forks mounted at the upper ends of its sides. A bucket 2 has two transversely spaced locating members 6 and 8 defining a central profiled portion 10. Two co-linear transverse pins 12 are mounted at the top of the portion 10, and a central recess 18 is formed in the profiled portion 10. An end member 22 having an aperture 24 therein is located at the base of the recess 18. A latch bar 34 and an operating cylinder 36 are mounted on the assembly 4, and are dimensioned to fit in the recess 18.In operation, the assembly 4 is tilted forwardly and advanced until the lifting pins 12 enter the forks 32. The assembly 4 is then tilted backwards and edged forwardly until the cylinder 36 and the latch bar 34 enter the recess 18. The cylinder 36 is then operated to advance the latch bar 34 into the aperture 24 to couple together the bucket 2 and the assembly 4.

Abstract: A snow plow especially suitable for use with small vehicles, such as cars, is disclosed. The snow plow features a hydraulic system for controlling movement of the plow from side to side as well as for elevating the plow. The snow plow of the present invention also includes a coupling system which permits the plow to be quickly coupled to the vehicle for snow plowing and quick removal of the plow when the vehicle is to be used for its conventional purposes. The hydraulic system may be mounted either on the plow support frame or to the subframe assembly which is attached to the underside of the car.

Abstract: An article supporting device is disclosed having a generally triangular shape with a base, an upright side and an inclined side. The inclined side has a slot near the base into which a resilient moulded lip is snap-fitted. The lip is bendable to admit the lower edge of an article in order to nip the latter against the inclined side causing the article to stand upright. The upright side has a window for engagement with the corresponding projection of a column.

Abstract: A printed card, tag or the like with a reuseable printed multicolored emblem forming a part thereof is provided. The card, tag or the like is provided with a sheet member which forms at least a part of the card, tag or the like. A face of the sheet member is printed with a design. The printed face is provided with a reduced adhesive bonding ability surface, which may be provided by a silicone coating. A multicolored embroidered emblem is releasable attached to the face of the sheet. The design of the multicolored embroidered emblem forms an integral part of the pattern printed on the face. The multicolored embroidered emblem is constructed of embroidery threads of a single color to form a pattern having a sculptured effect on the face thereof created at least in part by varying the direction and number of thread stitches in various locations of the embroidered emblem.

Abstract: A safety mechanism made up of a pawl that connects the hammer and trigger and is mounted eccentrically on the rotation pin of the hammer, moving the hammer upward and downward with a part for fastening the cylinder during firing. A tooth on the trigger contacts a tooth on the hammer and when the trigger is pulled, the hammer rotates on the pawl rotating downward to a point where the trigger and hammer are disconnected throwing the hammer forward. When pressure is let up on the trigger all parts return to their rest position.

Abstract: A recoil reducer for a shoulder firearm including a main piston that moves axially in a cylinder disposed in a cavity in the firearm stock to intersect the butt of the firearm, the main piston being connected via a piston rod to a plate that supports a shoulder pad spaced rearwardly of the butt such that major portions of the firearm can move rearwardly when the firearm is discharged. The main piston has an aperture formed therethrough, said aperture having a frusto-conical portion and a threaded portion to receive corresponding threaded and frusto-conical portions of the piston rod.

Abstract: A fishing rod casting device for a disabled person is provided, comprising a base for attachment to a wheelchair with an adjustable holder for a reel and a casting rod member pivotally connected to said base. Calibratable biasing means are provided on the holder pivot housing to accommodate the strength of the operator in cocking and releasing the casting device, a support device is provided, for attachment to the usable body member of the operator, having an operating lever adapted to engage a cocking and releasing ring on the holder housing, to cock and release the same for casting. The same operating lever is used to activate the reel to draw in the catch.

Abstract: An instant push-button fastener for fastening a fishing reel seat to the handle of a fishing rod comprises a clamping button, a coupling sleeve and a releasing button. The clamping button is depressed to insert an engaging head into the coupling sleeve. The coupling sleeve fixedly retains the engaging head, securing the fishing reel seat to the handle of the fishing rod. The releasing button is depressed to release the engaging head from the coupling sleeve, thus releasing the fishing reel seat from the handle.

Abstract: An accessory for coil spring traps utilized in enhancing the spring strength of the trap and including a spring mounting frame capable of accommodating either one or two booster springs. The spring mounting frame includes a base bar with a pair of laterally spaced sleeves projecting therefrom for mounting reception over the normally extending free ends of the spring frame of a coil spring trap. The sleeves in turn mount auxiliary coil springs, the opposed projecting ends of which engage beneath the trap across member and one of the jaw manipulating follower plates.

Abstract: This invention relates to an insert for jaw traps. The insert is a resilient device which extends between the bait pan and the jaws, when they are in their open position. A slot extends through the entire thickness of the insert between the outer periphery thereof and the aperture which receives the bait pan. Support means maintains the top surface of the insert at a level that is at or near the topmost surface of the set jaws.

Abstract: A post directed crop spraying apparatus and related method, comprises a pair of opposed substantially vertically extending hood members coupled to a main mounting means. Spray nozzle means are coupled to the main mounting means and disposed between the hood members for spraying liquid material toward the ground between and under the hood members to cross row centers at the base of plants being sprayed. Knockdown bar means are coupled to the main mounting means and extend substantially transversely between the hood members for contacting and for pushing down on weeds during operation of the apparatus. The knockdown bar means are located sufficiently close to the nozzle means to permit the nozzle means to spray liquid material onto the weeds from the bases to the tips thereof and to permit liquid material to be applied in a substantially uniform pattern to the soil around the plant bases.

Abstract: A bean sprouter having a base with a fresh water reservoir and a collection chamber for waste water used to wash the sprouts. The sprouts are grown in a container that sits on the base. A timer-motor drives a pump which draws water from the reservoir into the growing container so as to maintain a moist atmosphere for growing and provide moisture for washing the sprouts. The timer is set to run the motor for brief periods at selected intervals.

Abstract: A plant container adapted to be fabricated from an integral blank of plastic sheet material and comprising a bottom wall, a peripheral side wall upstanding about the bottom wall, and a cover of a plurality of flaps extending laterally inwardly from the side wall with opposed flaps terminating short of each other to define therebetween a central passageway for the stem of a plant, the flaps being spaced below the top of the side wall to effectively limit the quantity of falling water received in the container by causing excess to overflow.

Abstract: A double head grinding machine for the roots of turbine blades or similar complex workpieces with concave and/or convex surfaces has two parallel horizontal spindles the upper of which carries a single grinding wheel and the lower of which carries two coaxial grinding wheels. The base of the machine frame supports a table which is movable by a first motor in a direction at right angles to the axes of the spindles, tangentially of the grinding wheels and along a horizontal path below the spindles. A work holder on the table is movable by a second motor along a sloping path in a direction making an angle of 30 degrees with the axes of the spindles and at right angles to the direction of movement of the table in such a way that the workpiece which is held in the holder can be moved toward or away from the grinding wheels.

Abstract: A portable grinder assembly for use in grinding oversized replacement stator vanes having a high speed air driven rotary carbide cutter situated adjacent a vane support. The vane support is capable of moving the vane in three predetermined directions with respect to the cutter. A tubular guard surrounds the cutter and not only directs cooling air on the cutter and vane during the grinding operation but also protects the operator of the grinder assembly from injury.

Abstract: A holder for supporting an abrasive disc having a centrally located nut member and with the nut member including a flange portion located adjacent the disc and a thread portion extending from the flange portion, the holder including a central metallic member, a stud member extending through the central metallic member and including a threaded end portion, a flexible pad portion supported by and extending radially outwardly from the central metallic member to support the abrasive disc, a stop member composed of a low friction plastic material and with a first portion of the stop member disposed around and spaced from the threaded end portion of the stud member and with a second portion of the stop member located adjacent to the central metallic member and with the stop member captured in position for free rotation relative to the central metallic member and the stud member when the holder is not-supporting the abrasive disc, and the threaded end portion of the stud member for receiving the threaded portion of

Abstract: The spin blast tool includes a housing having a tubular member rotatably disposed on bearings in the housing. A nozzle is mounted on one end of the tubular member and the other end of the tubular member is connected to a pressurized air and sand source. That end of the tubular member adjacent the presurized air and sand source includes a counterbore for receiving a tungsten carbide throat insert. The throat insert has an inner diameter which is smaller than the inner diameter of the tubular member. The insert has an annular radial flange juxtaposed with the end of the pressurized air and sand source. A polyurethane seal washer circumscribes the throat insert and is housed between the radial flange and the end of the tubular member. A wafer spring section is compressed between the outboard surface of the radial flange and the end of the pressurized air and sand conduit. The wafer spring section provides constant pressure on the throat insert as the throat insert wears.

Abstract: An asphalt composition ridge cover and method of forming the same whereby a decorative appearance somewhat resembling that of a shake roof ridge cover is achieved. The ridge cover generally is a flat, approximately rectangular piece of asphalt composition roofing material, having a plurality of tabs at one end thereof which are multiplely folded over one another thereby forming a region of increased thickness at that end. When installed, the thickened portions give the ridge covers, and the ridge on which they are installed, the appearance of a shake shingle or tile roof while maintaining double coverage as required in many installations. One particular shape of the unfolded cover permits a very economical cutting of such covers from a roll of asphalt composition material.

Abstract: A press lock fascia-cant system for installing on a building roof to secure the roof membrane in a watertight fashion. A cant member is secured to the roof adjacent the building wall and has a spring clip member secured thereto. The edge of the roof membrane extends upwardly over the cant and over the spring clip member and then downwardly along the outer surface of the spring clip member. A fascia member is detachably secured to the spring clip member and presses the roof member into engagement with the cant member and the spring clip member to maintain the roof member therebetween.

Abstract: A housing module which is formed as a box-beam structure, and has sufficient rigidity and strength so that it can be used to span distances of relatively great length. The housing unit is able to be prefabricated and can be readily transported without the need for additional support or stiffening members to prevent damage from excess flexure. Further, the unit can be simply put in place on site without any additional stiffening or strengthing members. In addition, the units can be stacked one over the other, thus greatly increasing their flexibility to the architect.

Abstract: This invention relates to a self-interlocking grille structure comprising a plurality of the bars curved to provide a required surface geometry, which bars including a series of notches and holes, and a plurality of rods wherein said plurality of bars are criss crossed to form a network of bars and said rods threaded through said holes in the bars criss cross each other forming a network of rods which network of rods is embedded into the network of the bars.

Abstract: A residential building construction comprising four interconnected foundation walls which are partially sunk below a ground surface and support the floor across their upper end. Two side walls, a front wall and a back wall are supported by and extended upwardly from the foundation walls while a roof extends across and covers the side walls, back wall and front wall. A first interior wall extends between the floor and the roof at a position spaced inwardly but parallel to the front wall while, similarly, a second interior wall extends between the floor and roof at a position spaced inwardly but parallel to the back wall. The interior walls together with the building side walls form a living space of conventional height. In addition, the housing front wall preferably includes two windows having portions extending both above and below the housing floor. These windows provide illumination for the lower living level and, simultaneously, give the building construction the appearance of a conventional ranch home.

Abstract: The insulation panel (26) includes a corrugated sheet (28) having a fibrous blanket of insulation (32) secured thereto and an end cap (41) secured to an upper portion of the corrugated sheet (28). The end cap (41) provides a means by which an upper portion of the panel (26) may be anchored to a vertical structural wall (11) to be insulated and a means by which a panel (26) in a next upper row may be supported. After installation, fastening means (43) between the end cap (41) and the corrugated sheet (28) is removed to allow the upper portion of the corrugated sheet (28) to float in the end cap (41) and compensate for thermal expansion and contraction. In another embodiment of the panel (26a), the fastening means (43a) between the end cap (41) and the corrugated sheet (28) is frangible and shears in two upon expansion and contraction of the corrugated sheet (28).

Abstract: A leveling and locating or positioning device is disclosed which includes a force-bearing structure which is guided for vertical leveling movement by a vertical reference device which also provides a horizontal position reference. Horizontal movement of a tapered wedge device, which operatively interfaces with a sloped floor member of the force-bearing structure, causes vertical movement of the force-bearing structure and the resulting leveling function. A horizontal extender device, slidably mounted to and supported by the force-bearing structure, provides the horizontal locating or positioning function. A support device is operatively included or mounted to one end of the horizontal extender device and is configured to operatively interface with the member or device which is to be leveled and located or positioned.

Abstract: The skylight may be of the domed-type or flat type and of single or double glass (acrylic or other transparent or translucent plastic) construction. The skylight fits within an opening in a roof or the like and has a peripheral curb of aluminum or the like material which is fixed to the roof construction about the opening. The curb member or frame at its top receives a flexible thermoplastic (such as PVC) gasket compressible against the edge of the glass or plastic dome or panel. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention the frame may be constructed of a material such as PVC, in which case the top gasket may be integral with the frame or curb. In this case there may also be a second flexible thermosplastic gasket adapted to contact a retainer secured to the curb for retaining the dome or panel on the curb.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved joint between building panels, e.g. molded roof panels for prefabricated bay windows, wherein the joint consists of a slot in the edge of one of the panels. The slot has side walls, each of which is at a different angle relative to the plane of the panel. The edge of the other panel is inserted into the slot and the respective side walls thereof are engaged by one side or the other of the edge of the other panel to locate the other panel in one angular position or another with respect to the plane of the first panel.

Abstract: An interior insulator apparatus for doors, windows, and other thermal openings includes mounting strips having two oppositely disposed adhesive surfaces for adhesively mounting an insulating sheet to a structure. A flexible support for the mounting strips permits premounting and assembly of the strips thereto, to simplify installation by the user. The flexible support is folded to provide the adhesive mounting of the insulator, and further to provide a seal around the periphery of the insulator.

Abstract: A door-casing element comprises an elongated inner metallic profile, an egated outer metallic profile parallel to and spaced outwardly from the inner profile, an elongated thermally relatively nonconductive connector between and engaging both of the profiles, and ratchet formations securing the profiles in spaced-apart relationship to the connector. The inner and outer profiles are spaced so it is possible to form them of aluminum, which can be made with an attractive anodized finish and which can be used in outdoors applications without danger of rust. The thermally nonconductive connector, which can be made of rigid and fire-resistant gypsum fibers, will not transmit heat effectively between the two profiles so that the resultant casing can easily be of high firecode rating.

Abstract: An improved building module suitable for use either in a wall or floor wherein, the module includes a pair of generally parallel side panels interconnected by first and second pairs of end walls to present a space between the side panels. A first tube spans the distance between and is connected to the first pair of end walls and one or more second tubes span the distance between and are connected to the other pair of end walls. The tubes have open ends and the first tube is offset relative to the second tubes. The tubes and side panels can be cut with a hole saw or the like. After the building module has been put in place, electrical wires can be directed through the tubes and to junction boxes placed in holes cut into one or both panels at locations along the length of each tube or at the junctions of two tubes. Tongue and groove means can be provided on the outer peripheral margin of the building module to allow it to mate with and to become coupled to another such building module.

Abstract: Improved formwork elements for building purposes. The present invention relates in particular to improved interlocking formwork elements of hollow block configuration produced from a hard foam resin material, and adapted to be filled with concrete to provide a rigid wall or the like having high insulating properties.