Abstract: An air conditioning system and method wherein a central pumping system circulates a heat-exchange liquid, through heating and cooling paths of a refrigeration system to and from air-treating units, and to and from a fluid cooler which acts as a heat sink and also as a heat source. The air-treating units have fans or blowers positioned upstream of the air cooling coils so that the fan heat is discharged through the fluid cooler system during cooling load operation, and that heat is available in the air-treating units during heating-load operation. One embodiment includes a separate line for supplying neutral water to each air-treating unit. The neutral water is mixed with either the hot water or the cold water supplied to each treating unit for temperature control. Another embodiment has only hot and cold water with separate supply and return lines.

Abstract: The invention provides a variable cycle moisturizing control circuit for a gas-liquid contact pad (8, 18) in humidifiers (1), precoolers (17) and the like, supplied with fluid from a solenoid valve (34). Temperature sensitive electric circuit means (FIG. 4) cyclically actuates the valve between ON and OFF states for intermittently moisturizing the pad with an intermittent flow of liquid, and includes means (26, 30) for variably changing the intermittent flow in response to temperature by changing the relative timing of the ON and OFF timed intervals such that the duration of one increases relative to the other. User accessible preadjustment means (38, 40) manually changes the length of one of the timing intervals, to preset the initial relative timing of the intervals according to pad size to afford a relatively longer ON time for larger pads, whereafter the other interval is automatically varied in response to increasing temperature.

Abstract: Electronic equipment and the like, particularly electronic equipment used in oil well logging, is kept cool by placing it in a container inside a vacuum dewar filled with a vaporizable fluid such as water. As the water evaporates, it removes heat from the dewar. The water vapor is absorbed inside a canister filled with a water-absorbing material. A thermostatically-controlled valve is provided to limit water vaporization when not required for cooling, thus greatly extending the life of a single charge of cooling fluid.

Abstract: In a flat knitting machine with knitting needles which have flexible shanks nd which are arranged in the needle channels of the needle beds, the flexible shanks of the knitting needles are each engaged from below in the region of an operating butt of the needle by a flexible shank of a Jacquard jack whose shank can be held either in an upper or in a lower position with respect to the needle bed. Selectively actuatable selection flaps are provided for selective extension of the Jacquard jacks into positions in which the needles can form stitches or tuck loops.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thread carrier for a knitting machine, having at least one controllable thread gripper and an inserter (19) whose end at which the thread (16) emerges is in the form of an open channel (76). To simplify the insertion or removal of threads, the thread gripper (109) and the inserter (19) are disposed so as to be movable relative to one another such that the thread can either be inserted into the channel or removed therefrom by the thread gripper (109) itself.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of treating workpieces consisting of hides, skins, pieces of leather or the like and is characterized by subjecting the workpiece in conjunction with a drying operation to lateral and longitudinal stretching by way of a stretching operation which comprises extension of an elastic conveyor belt on which the workpiece is conveyed. The invention also relates to machine units which can be assembled to form complete treating plants and each of which is equipped with an elastic conveyor belt for conveyance of the workpiece and with apparatus for providing, by extension and bending of the conveyor belt, a stretching and softening treatment of the workpiece, and preferably also with apparatus for drying or remoistening the workpiece.

Abstract: The fleshing machine according to the invention comprises a supporting frame, which bears two parallel blade cylinders, and on which two sliding heads provided with bearing, pressing and drawing rollers are mounted. The heads press the skin between the rollers and draw it under the action first of one and then of the other blade cylinder for the complete fleshing of the skin, in two stages beginning from the middle while keeping the skin pressed during the entire processing cycle.

Abstract: An improved protective device for an ignition lock cylinder of a motorized vehicle comprising an armored cap arranged axially with and covering the cylinder end, the cylinder and cap adapted for mutual rotation about the cylinder axis to activate the ignition when a mating key is inserted through the cap to unlock the cylinder, the cap adapted to be rotated by hand to rotate the cylinder. The improvement comprises a torque-sensitive coupling adapted to be disposed in coupling relationship between the lock cylinder and cap. The coupling is constructed and arranged to transmit torque applied to the cap cylinder of a value below a predetermined maximum value selected to exceed normal torque applied to an unlocked cylinder by hand action of a vehicle operator. The maximum torque value is less than that needed to force rotation of the cylinder when the cylinder is still locked. The coupling is also adapted to disengage between the cap and cylinder when torque above the predetermined maximum value is applied.

Abstract: A status indicator for a door lock which is capable of being activated by a tail piece of the door lock has a first linking member which is operatively attached to the tail piece so as to be rotated by the tail piece and a second linking member which attaches between the first linking member and the indicating member. The second linking member translates the rotational movement of the first linking member to translational movement so as to move the indicating member linearly. The indicating member is housed within a housing plate which is attached to the door by the door lock. The indicating member moves within the housing member in response to change of the lock from a locked to an unlocked status and indicates this change so as to indicate the status of the lock, whether it is locked or unlocked.

Abstract: Method for producing structures from metal workpieces which may or may not be capable of superplastic forming, such as titanium alloy and steel, using a forming die having a predetermined contour or shape and a cooperating pressure diaphragm formed of a metal capable of superplastic forming. Fluid pressure is applied to one side of the pressure diaphragm to cause stretching or expansion thereof by superplastic forming, and forcing the diaphragm against the workpiece, which in turn is caused to move or expand into contact with the forming die, to produce a structural component of predetermined shape. With the proper application of pressure, temperature and time, metal parts, e.g. 8 to 12 inches thick, can be formed in addition to parts formed from comparatively thin sheet metal.

Abstract: A fillet rolling machine having a frame, on which a work spindle with a chuck is carried for rotation about a horizontal axis. A tailstock is mounted on the frame for supporting one end of a crankshaft to be processed while the same is grasped and rotated by the chuck. A head support is movable on the top of the frame in a direction parallel to the axis of the work spindle and carries first to third support shafts in parallel relation with the axis of the work spindle. The first and second support shafts, disposed in parallel with each other, respectively carry first and second rolling heads which respectively effect rolling treatments on fillets formed at one of journals and one of crankpins adjacent thereto of the crankshaft. The third support shafts, disposed co-axially with the first support shaft, carries a third rolling head which effects a rolling treatment on a fillet formed at a front journal of the crankshaft.

Abstract: A rolling mill is provided with at least one roll stand for rolling bar material having three adjustable driven roll disks arranged radially to the axis of the rolled material, the maximum working surface of at least one of said disks being at least 20% wider than the maximum working surface of the other two roll disks.

Abstract: The connecting arms or connection elements of a metalworking press, such as a metal forming or stamping press, are provided with flat electrical resistance heating pads attached directly to the web section of the connections for applying heat to the connections for preheating the connections to a desired temperature, prior to press start up, to stabilize the dimensions thereof.

Abstract: Metal beverage closures of increased strength may be produced by a reform process which requires the initial production of a non-standard shell having a reduced countersink radius and reduced panel height. The shell is reformed, preferably in the conversion process, to industry standard dimensions, with the reduced countersink radius being maintained. To provide adequate material in the curl portion of the closure for seaming, the initial shell is provided with a reduced chuckwall diameter which is then reformed to industry standard dimensions.

Abstract: A forming machine (10) is provided for forming a finished part (12) from a flat blank (14). Draw stations (18-24) are provided to initially form the intermediate part. Each draw station includes a punch (44, 62, 66, 70) and a draw die (48, 64, 68, 72). Each punch defines a shoulder along its length to create a step (60) in the side walls (26) of the intermediate part. In the subsequent necking and final form stages (30, 32, 34) the punch employed also has a shoulder to permit variation of the force applied to the intermediate part between the step and bottom portion.

Abstract: A tool, and method, for making the outer member of a constant velocity universal joint of the cross-groove type, the outer member being of hollow form having in its interior two sets of helical grooves of opposite hand. The tool comprises first and second parts 15, 21 mounted for axial movement relative to one another, the parts having portions 23, 17 which can be brought into and out of mutual intercalation by such axial movement, the portions 17 carrying projections 18 which form the grooves of one hand and the portions 23 carrying projections 24 which form the grooves of the other hand.

Abstract: A rectangular prism (FIG. 10A) is cut diagonally to form a pair of generally wedge-shaped billets (FIG. 10B). The generally wedge-shaped billets are heated and placed in a transversely elongated die cavity of a lower busting die (20). An upper busting die (22) presses the billet generally into conformity with the busting die cavity. The busting dies include a projection (36) which forms a recess in one planar surface of the billet (FIG. 10C). The busted billet is disposed axially in an axially elongated split ring die cavity (46) of a split ring die (40). A blocking punch (60) presses the billet generally into conformity with the split ring die cavity (FIG. 10D). The split ring die and the blocked billet are moved from a blocking well (14) to a finishing well (16) where a finishing punch (70) presses the blocked billet into conformity with the finishing die cavity (FIG. 10E). The flanges are trimmed from the finished billet and mounting apertures (80, 82) are punched to form an excavator tip (FIG. 10F).

Abstract: A hand seaming tool for use during original installation or re-roofing of roof panels of a building. A pair of main body elements, a pair of interconnected intermediate body elements, handle structure, limit structure, and an anvil head and forming bar all cooperate to permit an operator and user of the device to perform double seaming of the edge flanges of adjacent roof panels. Preferably, such operation occurs during initial starting of the double seaming and/or the final completion of such double seaming operation. A motorized roof seamer is normally used for the intermediate portion between the beginning and ending double seamed areas.

Abstract: A blind rivet setting tool for setting threaded rivet nuts comprises a threaded pin for engaging the rivet, and a rotating mechanism to screw the nut on to the threaded pin before a rivet upsetting operation, and to unscrew the pin from the nut after the upsetting operation. The upsetting operation is performed by imparting an axial movement to the pin. The rotating means is actuated to screw the pin into the nut by applying an axial pressure to the tool and the pin while, when the axial load on the tool is relieved, the rotating mechanism automatically rotates the pin in the opposite direction, for disengagement of the pin from the rivet.

Abstract: A press comprises a frame made up of two crossheads rigidly interconnected y way of uprights with two rams mounted therebetween one above the other. One of the rams has a built-in nut with a non-self-stopping thread to be thereby engaged with a screw rigidly connected to a die holder mounted for rotation in the other ram and geared to a drive for its translatory motion. Forced interaction between the nut and the screw is effected through a drive provided to actuate the ram with the nut and controlled from the drive of the die holder. There is provided a clearance of sufficient size between the rams to permit a specified angle of rotation of the die holder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating the liquid and gas components of a liquid/gas stream and particularly for use in chemical analysis systems such as atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The liquid/gas stream is introduced into a separation chamber so as to impact against an upstanding tube located within that chamber and the surface of which is treated to encourage adhesion thereto of the liquid component. An enlargement of the tube above the zone of impact minimizes carry-over of spray to the upper region of the chamber. The liquid/gas stream includes the sample to be analyzed together with a quantity of carrier gas, and a further quantity of carrier gas is introduced into the upper region of the chamber through the aforementioned tube. A gas exhaust opening is provided at the top of the chamber.

Abstract: To avoid the excessive cost and time required to pull the wear bushing from a sub-sea well head in deep water to enable frequent periodic testing of the blow-out preventer, a casing integrity test tool is assembled to a wear bushing running and retrieving tool and this assembly is run into the well until it lands on a seating surface of the wear bushing. A dart for delivering tool energizing pressurized fluid is dropped through the drill pipe and pressurized to a pressure above the pressure being employed to test the blow-out preventer. While maintaining pressure on the drill pipe and dart, the blow-out preventer is tested except for the blind rams. After completion of the testing, pressure is relieved on the drill pipe, the dart is retrieved, and dry string retrieval of the test tool assembly is then carried out.

Abstract: A method for determining the dynamic viscosity of a specimen of a polymeric resin which is subjected to a time-varying temperature includes the steps of passing an ultrasonic sensing wave of known amplitude through the specimen, sensing the amplitude of the wave after it has travelled through the specimen, and from the degree of amplitude attenuation, obtaining a value which has a linear relationship to the logarithm of the instantaneous dynamic viscosity of the resin.

Abstract: An improved consistometer which continuously measures the consistency of a stream of material from apparatus manufacturing the material includes a resilient blade rotated in the stream of material and which is rotated about an axis that is parallel to the direction of flow of the stream of material. A reference blade is rotated in synchronism with the resilient panel. A pair of detectors are arranged with the blade in the manner so that each detector detects the passage of a corresponding blade and provides a corresponding electrical signal. A circuit connected to the detectors provides a start pulse and a stop pulse in accordance with the signals from the detectors and not to noise. A clock provides timing pulses. A network connected to the start and stop pulse circuit and to the clock determines the consistency of the material in accordance with the start and stop pulses and the timing pulses.

Abstract: A rheometer of the type which includes a chamber (26) in which, in use, a sample of rubber or of a synthetic elastomer which is to be tested is held under pressure in contact with a rotor (27), and means for measuring torque applied to the rotor (27) as it is rotated in contact with the sample, is provided with a driving mechanism (35) for rotating the rotor (27) driven by two pulse-operated electric stepping motors (40, 41) operating through pinions (44, 49) and a differential gear (46). The use of two stepping motors (40, 41) and the differential gear (46) enables the rheometer to test the sample in various ways. Firstly the rotor (27) may be rotated in one direction to strain the sample beyond its maximum recovery and then be rotated in a reverse direction step by step until there is zero torque on the rotor and the total reverse rotation then indicates the total angular recovery of the sample.

Abstract: System for detecting the forming of depot inside a transport channel for transporting particles in a light transparent carrier fluid, comprising a light transmitter, a light receiver, a bifurcated glass fibre cable of which an end is installed in the wall of a transport channel. One branch of the cable is coupled to the light transmitter and the other branch is coupled to the light receiver, and the output of the light receiver is connected to a discriminator circuit comprising a converter for converting the effective ac voltage component in the received signal into a dc voltage component and a comparator in which the dc voltage signal is compared with a predetermined threshold signal, which discriminator circuit is coupled to a visual indicator unit.

Abstract: A thermal air flow meter is equipped with a flow rate detector utilizing the phenomenon that heat is carried away in proportion to flow rate. The flow rate detector comprises a support, a heat-sensitive resistor formed on the support and leads attached to both ends of the support. To make the temperature distribution uniform, the heat-sensitive resistor is formed in such a manner that the resistance per unit length of the heat-sensitive resistor at either end of the support is greater than the resistance per unit length of the heat-sensitive resistor at the center of the support. This arrangement can provide a thermal air flow meter which has a rapid response to changes in flow rate.

Abstract: A known type of fuel injector has a discharge passage which can be closed off by a tip sealing valve and provision for circulating fuel in the vicinity of the discharge passage. In order to test that the passage is completely closed by the tip sealing valve, the passage is closed, and the injector is blocked off from the supply and return lines while remaining full of fuel. An attempt is made to introduce more fuel into the injector and, if a significant amount can be introduced, it means that there is leakage from the injector, presumably through the discharge passage.

Abstract: A displacement pickup for detecting positions of an adjusting device, in particular an adjusting device of fuel injection pumps. In an advantageous manner, an adjustment of the displacement pickup can be performed with the aid of a cylindrical tang, which is displaceable and fixable in a through bore in the wall of a housing receiving the adjusting device and through the interior of which an adjusting device of the displacement pickup can be adjusted from outside the housing. In a displacement pickup advantageously embodied as a rotary potentiometer, a contact means of a resistor (R.sub.a) of the resistance course of the potentiometer can thus be adjusted.

Abstract: An inflatable air bag for filling and sealing the gap between the flat, underside of a model of a gravity-based, exploratory drilling structure, or the like, to improve the accuracy and reliability of data obtained from hydrodynamic forces acting on the model when the latter is under test. The bag is of substantially the same shape in plan as the underside of the model and is inflated with gas to a pressure sufficient to seal the gap and prevent hydrodynamic forces from acting on the underside of the model during testing. The material of the bag is of minimal thickness so as to minimize load transfer thereto. Variations in the internal pressure of the bag during a hydrodynamic test of the model is utilized to improve the accuracy and reliability of the data obtained from load cells which support the model in the test facility.

Abstract: A well-test method involving injection of hot (or cold) water into a groundwater aquifer, or injecting cold water into a geothermal reservoir. By making temperature measurements at various depths in one or more observation wells, certain properties of the aquifer are determined. These properties, not obtainable from conventional well test procedures, include the permeability anisotropy, and layering in the aquifer, and in-situ thermal properties. The temperature measurements at various depths are obtained from thermistors mounted in the observation wells.

Abstract: The method as described is an attempt to minimize the length of the sheet stock to be cut off at the end of rolled stock as waste. This minimizing should be carried out on-line, and it is suggested that immediately following straightening the rolled sheet stock, the surface temperature profile in the end region and beyond is measured in a contactless method for determining on-line the place of cutting; cutting may then be controlled accordingly.

Abstract: A device for the remote checking of the characteristic of a spring includes a system of known masses or weights displaceable in translation in a vertical direction, each of the masses forming said system being vertically displaceable within certain limits with respect to the other masses in such a way that, upon lowering them, their weights are successively supported by the spring and are consequently summated. A dynamometer determines the moment when, during the descent of the system, a given mass rests on the spring. The device then measures the deflection of the spring by measuring the displacement of the mass resting on the spring relative to a reference point fixed with respect to the spring.

Abstract: A high pressure transducer, particularly for ballistic pressure measurements, with a sensor part, with a sealing part formed thereon and with a hollow mounting screw surrounding the sensor part with a clearance. The sensor part can be inserted together with the sealing part into a threaded mounting aperture in the component to be examined, whereby the sealing surface of the sealing part comes into sealing contact with a seating surface of the mounting aperture. The hollow mounting screw presses on the sealing part and produces the force necessary for sealing. The sealing surface of the sealing part is located somewhat ahead of a membrane portion while the sealing part is connected relatively elastically with the sensor part by means of a narrow web.

Abstract: An instrument and method for continuously measuring by differential air pressure the surplus of kinetic energy of an aircraft mass and the resulting potential of wing lift (POWL) above an empirical datum which coincides with the incremental onset of mushing sink, and for coincidentally and continuously displaying the margin of measured airspeed above the calibrated datum within the airspeed range of transitional flight. The instrument includes a sensing probe having a pair of fixed plane surfaces normal to a common vertical plane and adjustably mounted in a region of induced, stable, incident airflow under the wing or other part of an aircraft to sense differential impact pressure on the fixed plane surfaces, and an instrument to measure and display the sensed differential pressure.

Abstract: A portable device and method for measuring enthalpy and humidity of humid air from a space or flow channel at temperatures from 80.degree. to 400.degree. F. is described. The device consists of a psychrometer for measuring wet-bulb temperature, a vacuum pump for inducing sample air flow through the unit, a water-heating system for accurate psychrometer readings, an electronic computer system for evaluation of enthalpy and humidity from corrected and averaged values of wet- and dry-bulb temperatures, and a monitor for displaying the values. The device is programmable by the user to modify evaluation methods as necessary.

Abstract: A method for determining an amount of non-stabilized zirconia in a ceramic specimen involves subjecting the ceramic specimen to an environment having a controlled temperature and humidity and measuring mechanical and/or chemical properties of the specimen to determine if any deterioration of the specimen has occurred.

Abstract: A system of transducers and electrical circuitry connecting with the transducers detects and locates flaws in the metallic walls of vessels used for containing and transporting liquids. An array of transducers is carried by a sled having rollers for facile movement about the surface of the vessel which surface is submerged within the liquid to permit the liquid to provide a sound propagating medium between the transducers and the vessel wall. The transducers are arranged in sets of two transducers, one of which is a transmitting transducer and the other a receiving transducer, the two transducers being positioned in tandem for increased azimuthal coverage of the sonic radiation.

Abstract: A precision acoustic source that is capable of producing acoustic radiation having peak and average power levels that are independently and simultaneously adjustable. The apparatus comprises an acoustic transducer and drive means for producing a drive signal comprising a series of drive pulses to the transducer, such that the transducer produces acoustic radiation having selected peak and average power levels. The drive means comprises means for establishing a series of fixed-length clock cycles, means for generating a series of trigger signals, pulse generating means responsive to each trigger signal to produce a selected number of standard pulses, an amplifier for generating a drive pulse in response to each standard pulse. The amplifier adjusts the amplitude of each drive pulse such that the peak power of the acoustic radiation is equal to the selected peak power level. Each trigger signal occurs either R or S clock cycles after the preceding trigger signal, R and S being positive integers.

Abstract: Ultrasonically testing of an article at high temperatures is accomplished by the use of a compact layer of a dry ceramic powder as a couplant in a method which involves providing an ultrasonic transducer as a probe capable of transmitting shear waves, coupling the probe to the article through a thin compact layer of a dry ceramic powder, propagating a shear wave from the probe through the ceramic powder and into the article to develop echo signals, and analyzing the echo signals to determine at least one physical characteristic of the article.

Abstract: In a system for monitoring the condition of a machine by vibration analysis, including at least one vibration sensor in operative contact with the machine for sensing machine vibrations, and for providing a vibration signal at its output, a sampling device connected to the output of the vibration sensor for sampling, amplifying and digitizing the signal obtained from the vibration sensor, a frequency analyzer arranged to receive the sampled and digitized signal from the sampling device, and a pattern recognizer coupled to the frequency analyzer for detection of any abnormal frequency spectra, the improvement includes a data processing unit adapted to store control programs, which in turn is connected to the vibration sensor, and includes a microcomputer inclusive of a random access memory, for obtaining vibration data from the sensor, and for storing the vibration data in the form of a time series in the memory, a central monitor remote from the data processing unit adapted to store another program therein, i

Abstract: A differential pressure transmitter for process fluids is of the kind having a measuring transducer with a closed cell containing a filling liquid and a measuring diaphragm on both sides of which are arranged resistive, capacitive or inductive elements which are capable of converting a diaphragm deflection induced by differential pressure applied to the cell into electrical quantity changes. Inside the cell is provided at least one pressure sensitive component which is subjected to the pressure (s) of the filling liquid and is capable of providing an electrical output in accordance with the pressure values. This component is preferably a pasted carbon resistor, which permits output processed signal compensations in an electronic processing circuit to be made so as to minimize the effects of static pressure changes.

Abstract: This invention is a device to test fastener heads and thread run-out areas for mechanical strength and detect defects. A fastener head is placed through a hole in a wedge-shaped washer and the shaft put under tension so that the fastener head completely contacts the wedge shaped washer. The stress produced is calculated to be within the elastic limit of the material and produces a stress in the shaft near the fastener head similar to that shown in FIG. 3. If the fastener is defective or is non-conformant to state-of-the-art standards, the fastener will fail when this test device is used. This method allows improved detection of hydrogen embrittened and improper heat treating processes which results in fasteners that will have unsatisfactory mechanical properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for flow measurements of small liquid volumes through a thin tube. The measurement of small liquid volumes on the order of e.g. 1-500 .mu.l/h is important, especially for medication dispensers. Gas bubbles are fed into the tube, the diameter of the gas bubbles being essentially the same size as the inside diameter of the tube. The liquid flow pushes the gas bubble forward. The flow time of the gas bubble is determined at pre-set measuring points which are located at a predetermined distance from each other along the tube. A control signal may be emitted according to the flow time and may be used to control the flow rate. The method and the device are suitable for electrically conductive liquids, in which variations in the electrical resistance is determined in the direction of the flow when the bubbles enter the measuring section.

Abstract: A piezoelectric fluid pressure fluctuation frequency sensor, preferably for a vortex-shedding flowmeter. A piezoelectric transducer is located in a sensor chamber between and in physical contact with a diaphragm and a chamber surface. Pressure fluctuations in a von Karman vortex street outside the diaphragm compress the transducer, between the diaphragm and the chamber surface. The transducer generates a responsive electrical signal which is representative of the pressure fluctuations.

Abstract: A dynamic type of mass flowmeter is disclosed in which an S-shaped conduit with supported ends is vibrated in a direction transverse to the plane of the conduit, and the force couple about an axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the S-shaped conduit and also to the direction of vibration is sensed as a measure of the mass flow rate through the conduit.

Abstract: A multipurpose flowmeter arrangement of simplified construction that may be adapted for a number of different flowmeter applications under both pressure and vacuum conditions, in the form of a one-piece molded plastic body defining a float tube, rearwardly projecting tubular mounting studs at the base and top of the float tube that are also to form the fluid connections to and from the float tube, with the flowmeter body also defining both at the base and at the top of the float tube a cylindrical valve chamber, which valve chambers are aligned with the bores of the respective mounting studs and are each defined by a forwardly projecting cylindrical wall that, for use with valve control, may have fixed to same a sleeve that has an internal left hand thread to optionally threadedly receive either a similarly externally threaded plug to seal the valve chamber in question, or a similarly externally threaded nut that has a right hand internal threading for threadedly mounting a similarly externally threaded valve

Abstract: A traverse probe for insertion transversely with respect to the direction of bulk flow of an air or gas stream to sense and average a traverse of the static pressure and separately to sense and average a traverse of the combination of static and velocity pressure or total pressure of the stream. The probe includes along its length a spaced set of total pressure ports in the tube wall substantially aligned with the direction of flow in the zone of positive total pressure at the tube wall facing the direction of flow and first and second spaced sets of static pressure ports in the tube wall, one set aligned in each of the zones of static pressure only that lie at the tube wall adjacent to and on each side of the zone of positive total pressure. The set of total pressure ports is aligned on the bisector of the included angle between the sets of static pressure ports where the included angle is in the range of about 78.degree.-80.degree. for useful probe diameters.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved pitot tube type flow measuring instrument for use in pipes and other conduits characterized by a generally diamond-shaped sensor portion constituting a bluff body for splitting the flow that includes at least a large-radiused leading edge in which three or more impact ports are located, a pair of planar portions diverging rearwardly from the leading edge to a transversely-spaced pair of much shorter-radiused side edges that cooperate therewith and the downstream-facing portion of the bluff body to define flow separation zones capable of stabilizing the flow coefficient over a broad range of flow conditions provided that the distance separating them is at least five times either of their radii.

Abstract: A faeces collection and concentration receiver, especially for parasitological examination, comprises a disposable receiver (1), a first cap immediately fastenable to the mouth of the receiver, a collecting-filtering device coupled between the receiver and the first cap, and a spout closed by a second cap.