Abstract: An apparatus for working on the leads of electronic or electric components which is adapted to handle the components in a loose condition by way of a slide or in a bandoliered form. Bandoliered components have a regular spacing which is generally much smaller than the motion of tools in the direction of supply of the components, with the size of the motion being geared to the spacing between loosely supplied components. A tool group is moved backwards and forwards along the line of supply of the components, while the tools in the group are moved towards and away from each other. A limiting structure, which may be put into and out of operation, has the effect of overriding that is to say decreasing or completely stopping, the backward and forward motion of the tool group geared to the spacing of loose components.

Abstract: A semiconductor device in which a film of an insulator a conductor is closely deposited in a groove formed in a semiconductor substrate or an insulating or conductor layer thereon to planarize the surface thereof.A semiconductor device manufacturing process in which a specimen is selectively etched away through using a resist pattern as a mask, a pattern forming film is deposited by a plasma deposition technique on the specimen, and the resist film is removed, whereby the pattern forming film closed fills up a groove formed by etching to provide a planarized surface.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for winding an electrical conductor about the leg of a magnetic core. A single set of drive rolls and a single set of ironing rolls cooperatively tightly wrap the conductor about the leg of the magnetic core.

Abstract: A film handling mechanism for receiving a film and spool ejected from a film cartridge and for forwarding the film to a subsequent film processing station. Film guide members are movable to form an opening having a diameter substantially equal to the inside diameter of the film receiver when a film is received in the receiver, and then set to a diameter suitable for holding the spool of the film after the film has been completely received in the film receiver. A pair of shafts is used for ejecting the film and spool from the film cartridge and transferring it into the film receiver.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for matching the sensitivities of different-sized resistors to changes in resistance due to changes in width resulting from a systematic manufacturing error. In order to produce sets of resistors which can be deployed in predetermined ratios of resistance, the sensitivities of a matching resistor and a reference resistor are equalized by forming the matching resistor as a plurality of parallel strips as opposed to a unitary rectangular section.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for producing and crimp connecting terminals to insulated wires either with or without prior removal as by stripping of the insulation from the end portion of those wires is disclosed herein. The terminals are particularly suited for use in multiconductor connector assemblies and may be selectively treated to impart enhanced resilience to the connection forming portion of the terminal while maintaining the crimp connecting end thereof more malleable for better crimp electrical connection to the wires.

Abstract: A method of forming a separator for a cylindrical battery comprising: disposing a cylindrical or columnar electrode on a metal mold having a circular groove through one or more layers belt-shaped separator being wider than the length of said electrode, pushing said electrode into said groove to contact said separator to a part of the periphery of said electrode, pressing residual both ends of said separator along the residual periphery of said electrode, and continuously or discontinuously welding an overlapped portion of both ends of said separator.

Abstract: Apparatus for aligning two sections of pipe, including a cage means made up of two half sections hinged together on one side and having closure means to close the opposite sides, a first end of the cage is adapted to bear against and grip one of the two sections of pipe, preferably through arcuate shoes, when the cage is closed and at least three independently operable pistons are spaced about the other end of the cage and are adapted to bear against and laterally move the other of the two sections of pipe, preferably through arcuate shoes on the ends of the piston rods, when the cage is closed and the pistons are activated. The ends of the cage are preferably spaced from one another to provide access to the area where the sections of pipe are being aligned and preferably a second set of pistons is longitudinally spaced from and aligned with the first set and a common shoe is mounted on each pair of longitudinally spaced piston rods.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool useful in the construction of stained glass windows is described. The tool comprises a stiff, short blade having a curved cutting portion which sweeps around the end. The blade is provided with a short frusto-conically shaped handled which, in the preferred embodiment, comprises an inner core portion fabricated preferably of a heavy material and an outer sleeve portion fabricated preferably of wood, plastic or hard rubber. When used as a knife to cut lead came, the short construction of the present invention permits the end of the handle to be placed in the palm of the hand with the thumb and fingers placed generally parallel to the length of the handle along the sides of the handle as well as on the sides and back of the blade. This permits the entire strength of the arm, rather than merely the wrist, to be used for cutting the lead came, while permitting the hand to be still placed close to the lead channel being cut so that precise control over the tool can be maintained.

Abstract: A right-angle index device comprising two unextensible tapes having hook means at one free end, a first mechanism for withdrawing said both tapes by the same length under controlled conditions, a second mechanism for stopping said first mechanism to fix the length of said both tapes at the desired value, a take-up mechanism for rolling up said both tapes through said first and second mechanisms, to which the other ends of said both tapes are fixed, and casing means for accommodating therein said first and second mechanisms and said take-up mechanism and allowing said both tapes to be rolled around said take-up mechanism for withdrawal.

Abstract: A template for marking out a pattern for the manufacture of garments. The template is a flat plate with a series of apertures having contours conforming in shape to a desired pattern and a series of scales marked on some of the contours representing different sizes.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for measuring the uncoiled length or coiled length of a cable of a winding gear such as a winch marks the cable along a generatrix of winding passing from one point of one turn of a layer of turns of the cable wound on a drum or on a subsequent layer carrying the cable for each would layer and on the total length of the cable corresponding to this layer at least one pair of equi-distant bench marks. A comparison is then made between the overall length, reeled off for each layer, and corresponding to the algebraic sum of the series of equal sections between them for each layer, to that calculated for a standard layer traversed by the cable.

Abstract: A relative-distance pickup, includes a housing, a spring disposed in the housing, a feeler tip disposed in the housing and movable in longitudinal direction of the housing against the spring, an indicating device for registering relative motion of the feeler tip with respect to the housing, the feeler tip being subdivided transversely to the longitudinal direction of the housing forming first and second feeler tip parts, the second part having a stop, the first part being connected to the indicating device and the first part having a remote control drive for moving the first part against the stop.

Abstract: Sighting apparatus includes a support portion, a connecting portion, a leveling portion and an aligning portion. The support portion includes securing mechanism disposed adjacent one end and being affixable to a member to be sighted. The connecting portion includes a connector adjacent the securing mechanism. The leveling portion includes linear sections extending in opposite directions from the support portion with the linear sections being disposed in a single plane. The aligning portion includes aiming sections with one of the aiming sections located on each side of the support portion. A part of each aiming section being spaced from a corresponding part of the other aiming section a distance substantially equal to spacing between a user's eyes. The sighting apparatus is mounted through the securing mechanism on a member to be sighted.

Abstract: An angular orientation detector and indicator has a plumb bob suspended in a vertically extending chamber of a housing. A beam of radiation is emitted across the chamber from a beam emitter to a beam receiver and the plumb bob is swingable through a beam path extending between the emitter and receiver. When the housing of the detector is positioned in a preselected angular orientation the plumb bob comes to rest blocking the beam path to substantially reduce or prevent the radiated beam from being received by the receiver. An electrically actuated signal, such as an audible or visual signal, or both, is thereby actuated to indicate that the detector is at a preselected angular orientation. Such detectors may be mounted on builder's levels to indicate when the level is in a preselected angular orientation, such as a horizontal or vertical orientation. Other embodiments and useful applications of such detectors are also disclosed.

Abstract: Automatically retractable chalk line assembly, including a housing having a pair of compartments, one of the compartments containing a spool having wound thereon a chalk line, and further containing a quantity of powdered chalk bathing the spool and line. The line passes outwardly of the compartment through a wiping member which removes excess chalk from the line. The other compartment houses a gear arrangement one side of which is connectable with a spur gear mounted on the spool and the other side connectable to a retractable assembly which includes a helical spring for applying rotational movement to the spool. The other end of the spool is connectable to a brake drum which immobilizes the spool from retracting until it is released by the brake drum upon actuation of a lever. The retractable assembly is provided with means for preventing the overwinding of the helical spring in the event that an abnormal amount of line is withdrawn from the chalk line assembly.

Abstract: A flexible marking and measuring instrument which can be folded or rolled as may be desired or convenient comprising a plurality of preferably elongated, rectangular, flat, thin members parallel one with another and sequentially flexibly connected one to another whereby the marking instrument may be folded or rolled to fit in a pocket or tool chest and/or bent or flexed to follow substantially any surface such as, for example, an elongated pipe, board, inside and outside corners, or surface of substantially any configuration. The parallel members may, inter alia, be of the same or different widths, the instrument may be provided with portions that are foldable at the same or different angles, the instrument may be provided with edges defining predetermined angles, the instrument may be provided with marking holes, and/or the instrument may be provided with such indicia as may be desired including but not limited to dimensions in English and/or metric units and lines designating angles.

Abstract: A gauge for measuring the clearance between the bottom surface of the body side bearings of a rail car and the subjacent top surface of the respective truck side bearing rollers includes a central vertical frame and a horizontal cross beam carrying on each of its outer extremities a vertically movable graduated blade. Telescoping arms on opposite ends of the cross beam enable the gauge to be used on different kinds and sizes of rail cars and cabooses; and a missing side bearing adapter is provided so that gauging can proceed even though either or both of the side bearings are missing. For truck plant and body plant use special indicia are provided.

Abstract: A process for drying a wet cake of aminoguanidine bicarbonate (AGB), which comprises subjecting the wet cake of aminoguanidine bicarbonate to drying temperatures from about 35.degree. C. to about 95.degree. C. under a carbon dioxide-containing atmosphere for a sufficient amount of time to form a dried aminoguanidine bicarbonate product which is substantially free of moisture.

Abstract: A centrifugal pellet dryer including an exhaust fan mounted on the upper end of the dryer in direct communication with the interior of the dryer for removing moisture laden air therefrom. The exhaust fan impeller is connected directly to the upper end of the rotor shaft so that a single motor drives the rotor and exhaust fan. A unique rotor with a larger length to diameter ratio is included in the dryer for increased pellet drying efficiency.

Abstract: A drafting instrument (14) is provided for drawing perspective lines without physically preestablishing and marking a vanishing point. A carriage (16) and drawing blade (18) are supported on roller means (20) for movement along a drawing surface. Control means (24) adjustably pivots the roller means such that each point along the drawing blade scribes an arc about a common point as the carriage moves. The drawing blade defines substantially parallel lines in perspective radiating substantially from the common point as a vanishing point as the carriage moves.

Abstract: A ski boot has a base element forming sole, toe and instep portions and which mounts a shin cuff element, a calf cuff element, and a heel seat element with three triangularly located hinging connections. The heel seat element engages a wearer's heel to aid in closure of the cuff elements and to facilitate removal of the boot. A cuff closure automatically engages when the cuff elements are moved to closed positions, and is readily releasable for ease in boot removal. An adjustable instep closure automatically tightens, by way of strap elements coupled with the rear cuff element, upon closure of the boot. The closure mechanism relaxes the instep closure tension when the skier leans forward. The shin cuff element and the toe portion of the base element movably and replaceably seat a forward lean control element so that it may readily be removed and replaced, and the mounting can be adjustable for selecting the forward lean resistance.

Abstract: A plow frame for a front-mounted snowplow, for example, of the type in which the shovel blade can be set in crosswise, diagonal or V-configurations, which via a linkage system with a coupling frame is detachably fastened to a coupling frame on a vehicle. The plow frame has a front part to which the shovel blade is fastened and a rear part to which the linkage system is fastened, said two parts being mutually pivotable about an axis disposed in the direction of movement of the plow. The parts have facing slide plates joined together by a pivot bolt which constitutes said axis of rotation. Each of the slide plates has a pair of opposing projections at the upper and lower sections thereof, respectively, and between said upper and lower projections damper members are provided which preferably are rubber dampers in cylinders.

Abstract: A steam iron assembly for domestic use includes an iron, a box-shaped base for supporting the iron, and a water reservoir pivotably mounted on the base for movement thereon as required. The base may also contain an automatic cablewinder and a water-softening filter. The steam iron assembly has notably reduced bulk in its inoperative position, but provides a wide surface for holding the iron during use thereof.

Abstract: A tensioning device for the corner joints of a fabric stretcher that provides for incremental movement of each stretcher member at the corner joint for mitered, butt-end, or overlapping corner joints. The device includes first and second rigid channels each shaped in a right angle joined end to end to form a corner joint support. Each rigid member includes elongated apertures through which fasteners allow for rigid connection of the device to the stretcher members. Tensioning devices such as bolts or screws protrude through the bottom support members on each side to allow for individual tensioning against the frame member. In one embodiment the first and second right angled channels are themselves offset from the plane of the stretched fabric through the back support members to allow for lean-in of the stretcher members.

Abstract: A collapsible portable ironing board comprises a ironing board top to which first and second pairs of legs are pivotally secured. Each pair of legs is connected respectively to opposite ends of a cross rod that is journalled in brackets for attachment to the underside of the board. Each cross rod includes a crook formed intermediate opposite ends of the rod. The crook extends in a plane offset with respect to the associated legs. To set up the ironing board, the legs pivot outwardly away from the board underside until the offset portions are in flush contact with the underside. To collapse the board, the legs are pivoted into flush contact with the board underside with the crook portions disposed in a plane angularly offset from the underside. Each crook portion defines an opening with the board underside that is inclined with respect to the board so as to be engageable with a mounting hook or the like to store the ironing board on a wall between periods of use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for animating illuminated signs and displays comprises sequentially illuminating with at least one source of radiant energy (51) of a particular wavelength range at least two planar scenes (53), (54) or three-dimensional objects (101), (102) visibly responsive to radiant energy of the particular wavelength range used. Means (55) are provided for shielding a non-selected planar scene or object from illumination during the time a selected planar scene or object is illuminated. In the preferred embodiment, invisible ultraviolet illumination is used to cause a plurality of scene-views to fluoresce visibly in a timed sequence which produces a visual sensation of apparent motion from one scene-view to another of an object depicted by the scene-views. Subjective brightness of scene-views may be enhanced by modulating the illumination of a scene at a perceptibly low frequency.

Abstract: Indicia display means comprising an indicia-bearing member having one or more sets of visible indicia located thereon in predetermined locations, and a mask member arranged to overlay the indicia-bearing member, the mask member having perforations or openings at predetermined locations to expose selected ones of said visible indicia. The mask member may be provided with a mirror image set of said indicia on the reverse side of the mask member to assist in locating the site of said openings or perforations in the mask member. The location of the indicia, the color, and/or the color of the background and/or the color of the mask areas may be used to convey information, in addition to the values assigned to the indicia themselves.

Abstract: An ice fishing device including a tubular body with suspension arms movable to project radially from the upper end of the body for supporting the body in an ice fishing hole with a lower, major portion of the body submerged. The lower end of the body forms a spool holding a fishing line which can be pulled off the spool with very little force. The bottom end of the body has an opening which is normally closed (to exclude water from the interior of the body) by a float attached to the fishing line near to the hook end, the float being fairly small so that when a fish takes the hook the float is pulled away from the opening to admit water into the body, without imposing any jerking on the line which would be noticeable to the fish.

Abstract: A fishing pole mount comprising a helical coil and an integral shank, removably inserted into a small socket depending from a plate, to be used on boats without leaving parts projecting upwardly when not in use, and which is of a sufficiently small size that it can be used in different places around the gunwales of the boat. The socket may be vertical, in which event the shank is bent at an appropriate angle. In either case, there may be a lug pinched out of the side of the shank upward from the bottom end of the shank and engages in a notch in the side of the socket to prevent the rotation of the pole and coil and to limit the movement of the shank into the socket.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a fishing line connecting device can be connected to a first line or cable for use below the surface of a body of water. The device can be releasably connected to a second line. There is a release mechanism for releasing the second line when the release mechanism is struck. According to another aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for adapting a fishing rod and reel for use with a depth seeking weight. The apparatus has a bracket for holding the rod in a substantially horizontal position, a guide pulley for guiding a line wound on the reel and passing downwardly into the water and bollards between the bracket and the guide pulley for restraining movement of the line between the rod and the guide pulley.

Abstract: This invention relates to a basket for catching fish and the like while being sunk into the sea, which is mainly composed of a collapsible basket member consisting of a net portion stretched around movable frame members, such that the unfolded basket is used for alluring and catching fish and the like and the volume will be reduced by folding it when not used for convenience of conveyance and storage. Stretching strings are disposed between an inner entrance frame for widening the inner end of an exit checking portion which is an opening for fish to the inside of the basket and the base ring, such that due to the tension of the net portion which incorporates the opening and the tension of the stretching strings, the exit checking portion is defined with the inner entrance frame when the basket is unfolded and when the basket is folded the inner entrance frame is kept in parallel with the folded movable frame members while the tension of the net portion of the opening is retained.

Abstract: A stand for holding a tree or pole provided with a plurality of loop springs adapted automatically to accommodate tree trunks or poles of various diameters. The stand includes a plurality of stepped ribs below the springs, to secure a tree trunk or pole of a plurality of diameters, the springs and ribs together acting to hold a tree or pole in a secure, vertical position. Secondary, optional securement means are also provided by way of pivoting cams, in the event that the tree being supported is unusually heavy or large. The stand is effectively self-adjusting, to accommodate tree trunks and poles of a wide diameter range. The stand further incorporates a unitary water reservoir of commodious capacity.

Abstract: An automatic door installation with four traffic sensors mounted on the door jambs on opposite sides of the doorway opening and having radiant energy emitters and reflected energy receivers for sensing doorway traffic. Two sensors are employed to cover the exit or swing side of the doorway, a threshold sensor is employed to cover the threshold area and an entrance sensor is employed to cover the entrance side of the doorway. The entrance and two exit sensors each have a plurality of radiant energy emitters with angularly spaced beam axes to provide broad coverage areas intersecting the traffic path of travel. The emitters of the exit and threshold sensors are selectively deactivated as the door is swung between its open and closed positions to avoid sensing the door. The emitters of all four sensors are pulsed in a predetermined sequence and the sensor receivers are timely activated to receive reflected radiant energy from the respective emitter(s) only.

Abstract: An emergency exit is provided through a revolving door, having leaves angularly spaced from each other and rotatable in an enclosure in an operating condition, by automatically aligning all of these leaves parallel to a line of exit traffic through the enclosure. The revolving door leaves may be so aligned by first biasing the leaves toward each other, but maintaining the leaves angularly spaced by releasable retention against the bias exerted by such biasing, and by thereafter releasing such retention in response to an emergency condition and aligning the leaves automatically by force of the bias.

Abstract: A double panel sliding door arrangement where the two panels will lie in one plane when shut, said arrangement comprises upper and lower rails disposed on upper and lower wall portions of a door mounting frame to laterally move and guide right and left door panels by means of rollers provided at the upper and lower ends of the right and left sliding panels. The rails each have at the right and left sides thereof an oblique portion bent backwards, a rail switching portion and a guide portion in such a manner that one panel can be shifted beforehand, and to switch the rail. The sliding panels can be fully closed without a gap between the panels with only one rail without the necessity of chamfering the inner ends of the panels.

Abstract: An insulated metal edge guard particularly adapted for fitting onto the trailing edge of a swinging closure which closes against an adjacent panel. The edge guard comprises a U-shaped metal channel having beads at the distal ends of the legs of the channel wherein the beads comprise double reversal folds folded back against the legs. Insulating material is selectively applied to the metal strip by an extrusion, or co-extrusion, procedure prior to the strip being formed into the channel-shaped cross section. Various embodiments of edge guard are disclosed.

Abstract: A threshold having a vertically adjustable weatherstrip including a unitary base member and a horizontally slidable adjustment means in which the height of the flexible weatherstrip may be controlled to engage the bottom of a door.

Abstract: For adaptation to grinding or cutting precise or minute parts, a grinding and/or cutting endless belt is made of grindstone comprising electrodeposited abrasive grains.

Abstract: A throwing wheel assembly for providing an even discharge of impact blast material along the face of a vane is disclosed herein. An impeller positioned in a non-parallel relationship to the outer impeller casing is also provided in a spatial relationship which aids in providing an even flow of impact blast material to the vanes. A deflector plate is provided for directing stray blast material onto the vanes.

Abstract: A telescoping seating structure having a plurality of rows, each row having two or more row assemblies, a seating assembly, and a front support. Each row assembly having a carriage assembly, a vertical post attached to the carriage assembly and extending upwards, and a cantilevered arm attached to the vertical post and extending forwardly. Each seating assembly having a vertical front riser at the forward free end of the cantilevered arm, a seat rigidly attached to the front riser, a tread panel positioned upon the cantilevered arm, and a vertical rear riser extending upwardly from the tread panel. A front support wheel attached to the lower surface of the tread panel or cantilevered arm engages the upper surface of the adjacent seat below when the structure is in the retracted position. The entire seating assembly is formed as an integral unit of molded fiberglass, and the upper surface of the seat is contoured.

Abstract: An insulation hold-down device is provided for insuring circulation of air through vents into the attics or similar spaces of buildings having insulation therein. The hold-down device has a center insulation restraining section and two end attachment flanges. One flange is attached by nailing or other conventional device to the bearing plate of a building while the other attachment flange is attached to the roof panel of the building between rafters. The hold-down device may be formed by stamping from a single piece of sheet metal.

Abstract: A guy yoke for use in a guyed structure terminate two support guys coupled to said structure and to transfer loads entered on said supported guys to anchor means, said guy yokes includes two arms pivotally coupled to an anchor plate at one end and coupled to guy wires at the other end. A spreader arm is coupled to the arms to maintain them in a fixed position for forces transmitted by the guy lines which are below a predetermined level. The spreader arm is coupled to the two arms by shear bolts or pins. When the forces transmitted to the yoke are at or exceed the predetermined level, one or both of the shear bolts or pins is severed permitting the two arms to swing toward each other and thereby add effective length to the guying.

Abstract: A floor structure for reducing vibration comprises a panel for mounting a load thereon and a plurality of shock absorbers elastically supporting the panel over a base floor, each shock absorber comprising a base plate slidably mounted on the base floor, a longitudinal spring fitted between the panel and the base plate and a damper swingably connected at respective ends thereof to the panel and the base plate respectively. At least one of the shock absorbers includes a plurality of horizontal springs normally maintaining such shock absorber at a predetermined position with respect to the base floor.

Abstract: Horizontally adjacent curtain wall units are supported by a fastener on a building skeleton frame. The curtain wall units have brackets, respectively attached to their confronting vertical frame members, each bracket having a hooked arm. The fastener includes a first fastener member positionally adjustably fastened to the building skeleton frame and a second fastener member adjustably attached to the first fastener member and having a narrow and wide slot. One of the hooked arms is fixedly engaged in the narrow slot and the other hooked arm is received in the wide slot for horizontal movement therein. The bracket and hence the vertical frame member attached thereto is allowed to move horizontally parallel to the curtain wall units.

Abstract: A base trim attachment assembly is provided for movable partitions comprising retainer clips having formed barbs which are installed into gypsum panels by pressing the barbs into the panels, and having means for receiving a nail which is driven on a downward angle into the panels. The nails prevent outward movement of the clips and the barbs restrict any upward movement which would normally permit loosening of the nails. After the clips are installed, the base is slipped down over the clips until it snaps in place. The present structure permits a very thin base which matches existing moveable partition components.

Abstract: In articles formed from at least two boards in each of two planes and joined by plugs fitted into spaced holes formed in the faces of the boards in one plane and aligned holes in the ends of the boards of the other plane, the boards in each plane are of different width and arranged so that the adjacent edges of the boards in one plane are covered by a board in the other plane. The narrower boards are provided with at least two holes and the wider boards with at least three holes across their width, the spacing of all the holes being equal.

Abstract: A building block, of generally the same overall shape as a concrete or cinder block, is provided and includes upper and lower recesses and projections which interlock the blocks in tiers of blocks for compact storage and shipment and which enable the blocks of adjacent courses of blocks to be interlocked with each other during construction of a wall. In addition, the blocks include reinforcing members embedded therein for transferring vertical loads through vertically stacked courses of blocks and some forms of reinforcing enable cementitious material poured into the cavities of the block to be reinforced. One form of reinforcing is tubular and includes bell and spigot ends which may be sealingly engaged with each other and used to allow heating or cooling fluids to flow through the blocks.

Abstract: A method for forming a building concrete foundation including the steps of molding integral concrete main and partition footings, embedding metal molds into the main and partition footings while the concrete of the footings are in a partially solidified condition and after the solidification of the concrete, removing the molds from the footings to thereby form ventilation areas on the footings.

Abstract: A wrapping device comprises a free wheeling film roll mounted on a frame, a film withdrawal slot to guide the film exterior of the frame, a detector to detect the withdrawn film length, a comparator which produces a locker signal each time when the film withdrawn accords with a predetermined length of the film by means of detector signal from the detector, a locker structure for locking the roll in the film withdrawal direction by means of the locker signal, and a press roller to seal the film about a wrapped goods-laden tray. The film on the roll is prevented from being unnecessarily withdrawn and thus allows and economical use of the film.