Abstract: Apparatus for connecting a plurality of integrated circuit components to a circuit board positioned within and held by a frame supported on a flat working table, in which the components are held within a magazine and are moved from the magazine into engagement with the circuit board, means being provided for vibrating the table and circuit board to facilitate movement of the components from the magazines to the board and for connecting the components to the board.

Abstract: Termination tooling adapted for use with a prime mover, such as a bench press, for terminating a flat cable in a connector of the type having an insulative base and cover with the base carrying a plurality of insulation displacement terminal elements extending toward the cover. The tooling includes a termination die and holding means for positioning the connector with respect to the termination die. The prime mover is connected to cause the die and the holding means to undergo reciprocal movement relative to one another. The tooling also includes stop means disposed adjacent one side of a connector positioned in the holding means for engaging the leading end of a flat cable. Cable movement means is provided for moving the leading end of the cable a predetermined distance away from the stop toward the connector prior to termination of the connector.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for simulating custom chips to be used in a data processing system. Each chip is simulated by a chip simulator that includes a mother board and a plurality of baby boards mounted and interconnected on the mother board. Each baby board has circuit components mounted thereon for performing the circuit function of one cell of the chip. Chip simulators are interconnected in an interconnecting apparatus that supports the mother boards in parallel and spaced apart relation. Chip simulators that represent all of the chips found on a single printed circuit board in the system are interconnected at the interconnecting apparatus so that design errors which are only evident when the chips are interconnected can be tested for and detected prior to fabrication of the chips.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for forming wire-like contact elements within a plastic housing (32) to form a coupler (35). Each of a plurality of leading end portions of wire supplies (61-61) is moved into a cavity at one end (38) of the plastic housing which is held in a nest (55), through one aligned passageway and into a cavity at the opposite end (37). The cavities are designed to receive modular plugs, the terminals of which are connected by the coupler. The leading end portions of the wires are formed into a retroflexed configuration (41) by tooling (57) which remains in the cavity at the opposite end (37) while the wire lengths in the housing are severed from their supplies adjacent to the cavity at the one end (38). Additional tooling (59) is moved to engage the newly formed trailing end portions of the wires and to bend them to have a retroflexed configuration (43) with free ends being disposed between partitions.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method of making electrical contact buttons comprising the steps of presenting a strip of clad metal having a width narrower than the diameter of a finished contact electrical contact button and having a thickness greater than the thickness of the finished electrical contact button to a coining operation where the strip is successively pressed between a coining punch and a coining die to successively plastically deform uniformly spaced apart portions of the strip into the configuration of the electrical contact button. Tranverse ribs are then formed in the spaces between contact buttons in order to prevent forward flow of the metal during plastic deformation thereof. The electrical contacts are then punched out of the strip.

Abstract: A safety razor including a blade assembly and a handle assembly, the blade assembly including a blade having a cutting edge disposed between skin engaging elements adapted in operation to engage a surface being shaved ahead and behind, respectively, of the cutting edge, the blade being movable relative to the elements in response to forces encountered during a shaving operation, the blade assembly being pivotally mounted on the handle assembly whereby the blade assembly, as a whole, is pivotally movable on the handle assembly in response to forces encountered during the shaving operation.

Abstract: A punch having a gage attached to one jaw which has at least two mutually perpendicular lips for engagement with two mutually perpendicular edges of the jacket of a magnetic record diskette. The gage locates the opening which the punch will form in the jacket.

Abstract: Structure for and a method of automatically gaging gears including structure for and the method of rotating a master gear and a work gear in tight mesh for a single revolution of the work gear sensing parameters of the gears in tight mesh including the angular position of a master gear and work gear in rotation about their axis of generation, center to center distance between the master gear and work gear and the angular deviation of the axis of rotation of the master gear in mesh with the work gear from its position with the gears unmeshed, developing electrical signals representative of the parameters sensed, and checking the shape of the work gear as a function of the electric signals developed.

Abstract: A hand-held instrument for aligning the point of a lathe cutting tool on the level of the longitudinal axis of a cylindrical work piece mounted for rotation in a lathe. The instrument comprises a shaft with a visually-ascertainable gauge, preferably in the form of a spirit level, fixedly secured to one end of the shaft, and a counterweight at the other end of the shaft. The instrument is adapted to be temporarily placed and lightly suspended by the pressure between the point of the carriage-mounted cutting tool and the cylindrical work piece, with the spirit level end of the instrument projecting upwardly whereby vertical adjustment of the cutting tool to the desired horizontal alignment with the work piece axis is accomplished when the spirit level indicates the shaft of the instrument is oriented at true vertical.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for drying wooden products and solves the problem of providing such a method which is very economical and allows continuous control of the drying process. According to the invention the products are the moisture to migrate to the external surfaces of the products where it is absorbed by the air which is then dehumidified. The temperature and moisture content of the chamber atmosphere are continuously controlled.

Abstract: A capacitive high-frequency drying system for drying moisture-containing material in which hot air is passed through the high-frequency oven is disclosed. For better energy utilization, the air is preheated by the waste heat of the high-frequency generator, and is conducted, after passing through the oven, through a heat exchanger for heating water for utility or industrial purposes.

Abstract: A combined idler assembly and belt failure switch for a dryer is provided in which the idler assembly is mounted directly to the motor end bell for ensuring precise alignment of the assembly and a centrifugal motor switch is utilized to perform an additional function of terminating dryer operation upon breakage of the drive belt.

Abstract: A self-contained heat recovery system for residential and commercial laundry dryers combines the principles of regenerative heat recovery with utilization of the dryer's existing drive apparatus to accomplish operation of the heat recovery system. The invention includes a rotary regenerative heat exchanger designed to permit planar adjustment of its surface; peripheral and airstream isolation seals to prevent loss of heat exchanger thermal effectiveness; apparatus for transmitting rotational forces from the laundry dryer tumbler to the rotary heat exchanger; cabinetry to function as a means of attaching the heat recovery system to the laundry dryer, as well as to provide airflow plenum chambers adjacent to the rotary heat exchanger to utilize existing airflow capabilities of the laundry dryer; cabinetry to further serve as structural support for rotary heat exchanger and its associated power transmission components.

Abstract: For operating the rollers and the steam chest in a laundry flatwork ironer a hydraulic system is provided which includes a hydraulic motor for driving the rollers, hydraulic cylinder-and-piston units for raising the steam chest, and a pump for operating the motor and the cylinder-and-piston units. Valves between the pump and the motor are selectively operable to establish low pressure standby operation of the pump with the hydraulic motor off, or low speed operation of the motor to jog the rollers or higher speed operation of the motor to drive the rollers at a speed appropriate for laundry flatwork. Other valves between the pump and the cylinder-and-piston units are selectively operable to raise the steam chest, reduce the cylinder pressure after the steam chest has been raised, and to increase the cylinder pressure whenever laundry flatwork is in the ironer.

Abstract: A calender structure includes linking apparatus for displaying, in a linked and continuing fashion, time sequences shown on separate pages thereof. The individual pages are provided with specific hinging structures to permit simultaneous viewing of the last portion of one month and the first portion of a next month, for example, so that a continuing display is provided for linked time sequences notwithstanding the fact that such sequences are provided on separate pages. A single hinging operation results in the continuing display, thus avoiding the necessity for repeatedly turning between two calander pages at periods approaching an end of the month.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for selectively turning the pages of a book forward and backward. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a roller, first transfer means, pressing means, driving means, and second transfer means. The roller can rotate selectively in one and the other rotating directions. The first transfer means selectively transfers the roller between first and second positions. The pressing means presses the book against the roller. The driving means drives the roller to rotate selectively in the one and the other rotating directions. The second transfer means moves the book so that one page of the book lifted by the roller is laid on top of the other page. In such construction, the pages of the book can be turned selectively in the forward and backward directions by means of the single roller.

Abstract: A sign structure is shown for universal mounting on generally vertically extending support means. The body of the sign is simple to manufacture and is formed of extruded aluminum bar stock in a manner to have a rigidifying mounting flange surrounding the perimeter of the sign, the flange being also provided for attaching the sign to the support means. The sign is fully sealed against the elements and may be illuminated by suitable means preferably positioned within the inside of the body of the sign.

Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for removeably mounting on small firearms to assist in marksmanship training. The apparatus includes a lamp and lamp firing circuit activated by a switch moveable between first and second positions by an elastic band coupled between the switch and the hammer of the firearm. The circuit is arranged to charge a capacitor when the hammer is cocked and uses the energy stored in the capacitor to switch a transistor to temporarily connect the lamp to a battery when the firearm is fired.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling the operation of a weapon, such as a hand gun, to prevent it from being accidentally operated or operated by a person who is not the owner of the weapon or someone who is not authorized to use the weapon. In one form, a microminiature electronic circuit is provided within the weapon and is operable to generate a radio frequency energy field in the vicinity of the trigger for the weapon. An electrical device, such as an inductor, is supported on the wrist or finger of the person owning the gun and serves as an absorber of some of the field energy which energy absorption is detected by a suitable detector forming part of the electronic circuit whereupon a control signal is generated for controlling a motor or solenoid to operate a stop or latch in a manner to disengage an operating portion of the weapon, such as the trigger or trigger mechanism and allow such mechanism to be manually operated.

Abstract: A hold down latch is disclosed herein for relieving spring tension or pressure from a follower slidable in a passageway or cavity of a magazine intended to be loaded with ammunition. The latch includes an elongated body having a recess open at one end and open along one side of the body so as to define a base at one end and a back member on one side with parallel spaced apart panels interconnecting the base and back member to complete the recess. A selected one of the panels is provided with a hook adjacent to the open end of the recess adapted to insertably receive a button carried on the spring tension follower of the magazine. The back member includes an arcuate thumb surface extending across the panels adjacent the open end and a hole is provided in the panel having the hook for receiving a retainer tool.

Abstract: An attention-attracting unit comprising a head-mountable clasp which carries a light-weight D.C. motor with a small light-weight battery alongside it, the motor having an output shaft which is vertical when the clasp is on a wearer's head, and has connected to it a rod on the opposite ends of which large light-weight ornaments are attached, so that the rod, together with the ornaments, turns about the center of the shaft at a speed slow enough to permit the ornaments to be viewed as they rotate, without danger of harming either the person wearing the unit or any nearby persons or things, the unit being fully self-contained.

Abstract: A playset includes a series of pieces sequentially stackable on a hollow base and interconnected by a flexible tether. One end of the tether is secured to an end piece and the other, free end passes through the base and is connected to a tab. When a child pulls the tab the pieces are stacked on the base to form a tower. A plunger mounted on the outside of the base is depressable to move a lever mounted in the base upwardly to topple the stacked pieces.

Abstract: A new article dropping tow consists of a suitably buoyant body or the like, such as a gas-filled balloon, carrying one or more releasable articles, such as a glider, a toy parachutist or a bomb, retained on the buoyant body by, for example a hook on one engaged in an opening in the other, arranged to release automatically when the upwardly-moving body suddenly changes its vertical movement, e.g. by bumping against an overhead surface, such as the ceiling of a room in which the toy is released, or by reaching the end of its tether string, or by the operator jerking on the string. The release is then effected by the movement of the body which disengages the article and allows it to drop.

Abstract: A toy motor car comprises a body having a bottom cover secured thereto by means of screws and a frame on which the body is pivotally mounted. Back wheels of the car are rotatably mounted to the frame and are adapted to be driven in rotation by a battery powered motor housed in a gear box mounted on the frame. The motor also effects rotation of a pinion and an eccentric cam. A clutch is provided in the gear box for changing the direction of rotation of the back wheels at predetermined intervals and, when the car is travelling in a first direction, the cam engages a cam follower which is pivotal with respect to the frame to effect rocking of the body relative to the frame. When the direction of rotation of the back wheels changes, the cam is disengaged from the cam follower and the pinion engages a rack of a lever thereby turning front wheels of the car.

Abstract: A contact roller herbicide applicator apparatus comprising a substantially cylindrical roller applicator including an internally gravity fed hollow cylindrical roller reservoir having a plurality of feed apertures formed therein in combination with a multiple-ply herbicide applicator member including intermediate porous pad and an outer applicator member in surrounding relationship relative to the hollow cylindrical roller reservoir to apply herbicide in direct contact with weeds or other undesired foliage.

Abstract: A method of cultivating plants without soil, wherein a nutrient solution is supplied to the root system of the plants.Before the nutrient solution is supplied to the root system it is oxidized with substantially pure oxygen to maintain a content of dissolved oxygen at the root system which is at least 4 ppm.

Abstract: An entrance for buildings comprises first and second doors mounted in a common door frame, each door including a lock stile positioned adjacent a lock stile of the other door when the doors are closed. A panic device is mounted on at least one of the doors for emergency opening thereof and a retractable latch is extended between the stiles of the doors when closed for minimizing or eliminating the unauthorized forced separation of the stiles into a position wherein the panic device can be actuated with an implement inserted from outside the entrance to release and open the door. Mechanism is included for interconnecting the latch and the panic device for retraction of the latch when the panic device is actuated for opening the door, thus providing both a safe and a secure entrance system.

Abstract: A spring balanced door for closing a passage through a door frame comprises a closure panel having opposite lateral edges and movable from a closed position to an open position, fixed supports connected to the door frame at opposite sides of the passage, a vertical guide track connected on opposite sides of the door frame and rollers rotatably mounted to the panel at each lateral edge thereof and adjacent a lower corner of each lateral edge, movable in each track respectively. Rigid arms are connected to the panel at intermediate locations of each lateral edge and extend perpendicularly to a plane of the panel from an interior surface of the panel. A lever arm is journaled between each rigid arm and each support, with each lever arm pivotally connected to each rigid arm at a joint. A spring is connected between at least one of the supports and a corresponding lever arm with a stop provided on the support against which the lever arm stops during movement of the panel from its closed to its opened position.

Abstract: A door and latch sequencing mechanism includes a door member 10 hingedly mounted along one edge to an aperture defined by body walls 12, for movement between open and closed positions. The door member 10 pivotally carries a latch 13 for movement between latched and unlatched positions. A crank member 16 turnable about a fixed axis is connected by a first connecting rod 18 to the door member and by a contracting linkage 19, 20, 21 to the latch member. The first connecting rod, contracting linkage and crank member are arranged so that turning of the crank member in the appropriate single sense sequentially(a) maintains the door member in its closed position or moves it to a temporary position remote from the open position,(b) unlatches the latch, and(c) opens the door member.

Abstract: At a cutter apparatus for producing surfaces of a cutter head at a hardened steel cutter blade there is provided for monitoring the wear and for its rapid compensation a mounting or support device for a material-removal or cutting grinding disk and a power take-off wheel which is axially displaceable with respect to a pivot axis. Additionally, the width of the power take-off wheel is greater, by the amount of an adjustment path for the cutting grinding disk, than the width of a drive belt for the power take-off wheel. Furthermore, there is provided a reference surface for adjusting a movement plane of the cutter grinding disk in a desired cutting plane.

Abstract: Apparatus for uniformly grinding the peripheral surface of a kiln ring of a rotating rotary kiln to axial flatness includes a grinder; an electrical motor for continually driving the grinder; a pneumatic cylinder for urging the grinder against the surface of the kiln ring; a current transformer for sensing the magnitude of current flow to the motor; and a controller which compares the magnitude of sensed motor current to a set point reference of desired current flow to the motor and supplies pressurized fluid to the pneumatic cylinder at a pressure which varies as an inverse function of the difference between sensed current and set point references and maintains the current flow to the motor equal to the set point reference.

Abstract: A portable hand tool, such as a drill, having an outer casing and a chuck adapted to receive a sander attachment is supported to facilitate handling of the tool. An apparatus for supporting the tool includes a base member having an opening for receiving the sander attachment, a guide member spanning the base opening also including an opening for receiving the chuck, a clamping member for engaging and supporting the rotary tool on the base member so that the sander attachment is received in the opening in the base member, and springs between the clamping member and the base member. The springs bias the clamping member with respect to the base member so that the sander attachment is forced against a work surface through the opening in the base member.

Abstract: An improved roof edge structure of the type providing a gravel stop and a water dam around the periphery of a roof deck is described. The roof edge structure features a novel cant securing assembly which includes a cant member and a retainer member. The cant member has a flange portion adapted for flush surface engagement with a top surface of the roof deck, an inclined sheet portion sloping upwardly from the flange portion generally toward the edge of the roof deck, and a generally vertical sheet portion turned downwardly from the inclined sheet portion. The retainer member is adapted to be fastened to the top surface of the roof deck and has a securing means for confining the movement of at least the vertical sheet portion of the cant member.

Abstract: An improved building structure and construction method is disclosed wherein the wall structure includes internal wall forms with cementitious material applied thereon. A reinforcing structure for the cementitious material is provided whereby the foundation wall structure and roof structure are operatively interconnected in a load bearing relationship so that the strength and durability is significantly enhanced. The apparatus for attaching the internal wall forms to the roof structure includes means for conveniently aligning the wall forms in a straight and plumb relationship before the cementitious material is applied.

Abstract: A flood shield assembly for providing an exterior waterproof barrier for a building includes a roll of flexible, waterproof material having its leading edge attached to the foundation of the building below ground level. The remainder of the roll is stored in a box having a cover at ground level. The waterproof material is formed in one-piece and has an overall length which substantially corresponds to the exterior dimensions of the building with which it is employed. In the event of a flood threat the roll of waterproof material is removed from the box, drawn upwardly along, and attached to the side of the building to provide a barrier between the house and the flood waters.

Abstract: A sliding door assembly is secured against intruders and sealed against air leakage and dust penetration by a device universally applicable to sliding door structures which is rigid, generally channel-shaped and fixedly securable to the door frame between a stationary door and a jamb and has a flange carrying a weather sealing strip in contact with the sliding door.

Abstract: A pipe-supporting clamp is disclosed in several embodiments adapted to be permanently embedded in the masonry floor of a building structure for supporting a pipe extending through the center of the clamp. The device has anchor means formed therewith which are surrounded by the masonry material to prevent movement of the device in the floor. A means is also provided adjacent one end of the device for forcing a portion of the interior wall of the device into engagement substantially all around the circumference of a portion of the pipe to clamp the pipe against movement within the device.

Abstract: A building wall comprising the plurality of stacked logs with flat top and bottom surfaces into each of which is cut a deep slot. A metal bar is received in the aligned slots of vertically adjacent logs and pointed projections penetrate into the wood of the logs to prevent separation. In one embodiment, the projections are spaced clusters of downwardly extending nails which prevent separation of logs placed end to end and upwardly extending nails which prevent shear movement of adjacent logs. In another embodiment, the bar has sharp projections which are punched from the surface thereof to be received in the aligned slots of adjacent logs and penetrate a side wall of said slot.

Abstract: An elongated structural member including two preferably identical wooden members permanently joined in spaced relation by a web member having a length equal to that of the wooden members and a thickness preferably not greater than about one-third that of the wooden members. A groove is formed centrally of one side of each of the wooden members along the full length thereof and marginal edge portions of the web, having a thickness substantially equal to the width of the grooves, are securely fastened in the grooves to join the wooden members. An additional member may be secured to the web along its length, with one edge in abutting relation to one of the wooden members and the other edge in spaced relation to the other wooden member to provide a channel for insertion of an edge portion of a panel member which extends between two of the structural members.

Abstract: A centering clip for window frames, comprising an element of spring metal to provide a resilient clip, having a base portion attached to the top edge of a window frame, and inclined portion integrally formed with the base portion at an acute angle, with the inclined portion having a row of teeth along the free end. When the window frame is inserted into the mounting opening or mounting frame, the inclined portion of the resilient clip engages the top edge of the mounting frame and is compressed when the window frame is inserted. The row of teeth at the free end of the centering clip bites into the top edge of the mounting frame and holds the window frame against removal until the centering clip is depressed to disengage the teeth from the top edge of the mounting frame. The window frame is thus held within the mounting frame until a workman is able to nail the window frame in place.

Abstract: An underground house includes a dome-shaped structure disposed on a solid floor slab. A plurality of curved arch members extend from the floor slab to a ring structure. A layer of stiff mesh supporting a layer of fabric extends between each arch member and the arch members adjacent thereto. Alternate layers of spaced horizontal and vertical reinforcing rod extend over and generally parallel to the fabric and are supported by the various arch members. The various pieces of reinforcing rod are tied together and to the adjacent mesh by pieces of tie wire to support the mesh and the fabric. The fabric provides support during construction for a layer of gunnite or shotcrete into which various pieces of the reinforcing rod are embedded. Front and rear atriums with vertical, semi-cylindrical walls extend to the lower floor level. The atrium walls extend to adjoin the layer of gunnite to laterally enclose the atriums.

Abstract: Two overlying continuous strips hermetically seal the needle portions of parallel adjacent acupuncture needles while the handle portions thereof remain exposed to permit the needle to be withdrawn. Serrations are formed between individually packaged needles so that the needles may be folded therealong and removed in a selected number from a continuous strip package.

Abstract: A bottle-sealing machine for placing capsules of thermoshrinkable plastic material on the necks of bottles. The capsules are automatically cut from a continuous coil of a plastic tube, the capsules are placed over the necks of the bottles and the capsules are subsequently subjected to a heat treatment which causes the plastic material to adapt to the irregularities of the necks of the bottles.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved lawn mower construction adapted for cutting vegetation into pieces and delivering the cut vegetation pieces into a disposable flexible air impervious baglike receptacle for disposal of the cut vegetation pieces. The lawn mower includes a housing having a plurality of wheels movably supporting the housing. A prime mover, such as, a gasoline internal combustion engine is mounted on the housing. The prime mover has a drive shaft drivingly connected thereto. A cutting blade is connected to the shaft. The cutting blade is mounted in the housing for cutting vegetation under the housing and throwing the cut vegetation pieces toward the outer periphery of the housing. A blower impeller is mounted on the drive shaft within the housing for blowing air out of the housing. A junction is a part of the housing for receiving air and cut vegetation pieces propelled by the blade and air blown by the impeller for moving the cut vegetation pieces.

Abstract: An apparatus for harvesting seed cones from a tree has a lower guide portion with an opening for freely embracing the trunk of the tree while permitting vertical movement of the apparatus with respect to the tree. There is an upper cone receiving portion having a rotatable cone remover with a plurality of outwardly extending members for separating cones from the tree. Preferably, the cone remover has a roll portion. The outwardly extending members extend generally radially from the roll portion and are resilient and wire-like.

Abstract: A device for stretching a rove of fibers during a spinning operation to permit forming the rove into spun yarn, the device comprising a condenser element placed after the actual stretching system.According to the invention, the condensing element is in the form of a movable guiding surface on which the fibers are delivered tangentially, the guiding surface pulling permits a force to be exerted on the end of the fibers coming out of the stretching system and limits the twist run back communicated by the spinning system.

Abstract: A power plant integrated with coal gasification includes an oxygen plant for separating oxygen from air and a coal gasification plant for producing a combustible gas by reaction of coal with a gasifying agent containing at least oxygen as an effective component. The combustible gas is supplied as a fuel to a gas turbine, and a portion of compressed air is bled from an air compressor for gas turbine at the outlet or at the intermediate stage of the air compressor, and divided into two portions, one of which is supplied as feed air to the oxygen plant, thus eliminating the need for a feed air compressor, and another of which is mixed with the oxygen from the oxygen plant to prepare oxygen-enriched air, which is supplied to the coal gasification plant, thus reducing the capacity of the oxygen plant.

Abstract: In a propfan engine, the need for an annular or chin-type intake when the propfan is mounted in front of the engine is avoided by mounting the propfan downstream of the engine. The engine exhaust is ducted to atmosphere through inner chutes which alternate with outer chutes through which ambient air flows. The alternate streams of exhaust gas and ambient air then flow through axial ducts which are located between adjacent blade mountings in the rotating hub of the propfan.

Abstract: A positive displacement air delivery system for an internal combustion engine having a multiple chamber positive displacement air pump and a control valve for directing the output of the air pump to either the engine's catalytic converter or to the engine's air intake for supercharging the engine. The control valve interconnects the individual input and output ports of the air pumps chamber in a predetermined arrangement for optimum efficiency of the pump under the various operational modes of the engine.

Abstract: A flow regulating channel in a servo steering valve controls exhaust flow with varying restriction from a fluid operating motor while controlling operation of a separate steering servo motor on a priority basis. An operational control valve for the fluid operating motor has a valve passage that is open only in the neutral position to complete a recirculating flow path from a common servo pump through the flow regulating channel that is fully open in the neutral position of the steering valve.