Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for locating seismic sources suspended below a float, seismic streamer cables and other towed seismic apparatus relative to a towing vessel. The range and bearing from a selectively energizable acoustic source on or near the float, cable or apparatus to the towing vessel is measured by an acoustic phased array.

Abstract: Apparatus for sensing and measuring axial force and torsional force exerted n a spool of fiber optic datalink filament as the filament is drawn off the spool at rates of speeds comparable to that experienced in the flight of a missile. The apparatus includes support means for supporting the spool, which includes an elongated shaft mounted on a plurality of elongated supporting members. Each of the supporting members has a first flex portion of reduced thickness which permits the support member to flex along the longitudinal axis of the support shaft and a second flex portion of reduced thickness which permits the support member to flex transversely of the longitudinal axis of the support shaft. Strain sensor bridges are used to convert the flexing of the flexed portions into electrical signals which are accumulated in a microprocessor and converted to signals to indicate the axial and torsional forces exerted on the spool during the pay out of the filament from the spool.

Abstract: An optical package includes a two-piece fiber subassembly which allows for separate axial and radial alignment of the fiber to the active optical device. The subassembly consists of an inner ferrule encasing the fiber and an outer sleeve which holds the ferrule. The ferrule is moved axially within the sleeve to perfect the axial alignment of the fiber and the device. The sleeve includes a number of openings around its circumference to expose the ferrule. Once axial alignment is achieved, the outer sleeve is attached to the ferrule through these openings to fix the axial alignment.

Abstract: An empty flatpack carrier sorting device sorts empty carriers by types according to the flatpack associated with said carrier. A vision system determines from an image of a flatpack component the number and location of the leads and the size of the flatpack and thus the type of carrier associated with that flatpack. Based upon this information, a computer directs the movement of a rotatable bin such that a selected storage location falls under a funnel through which an empty flatpack carrier falls as it is ejected from the automatic carrier feed and ejection device.

Abstract: A pressurized piston expulsion system in which an inner and smaller tank is n the form of a piston and mounted inside a larger tank by being sealably and slidably mounted therein to define two chambers in the larger tank and the smaller tank including high pressure stored gas therein with valving means for controlling flow of the gas to one side of the smaller tank and piston to cause fuel on an opposite side of the smaller tank and piston to be dispensed to a point of use.

Abstract: Method for producing fusion power wherein a neutral beam is injected into a toroidal bulk plasma to produce fusion reactions during the time permitted by the slowing down of the particles from the injected beam in the bulk plasma.

Abstract: A moisture absorbing, anti-arcing compound comprises a mixture of a moist active isocyanate resin and a generic anti-arcing compound. The isocyanate resin reacts with residual moisture in a high voltage ceramic insulator, thus tying it up chemically. This prevents diffusion of the moisture into the anti-arcing compound and resultant degradation. The compound according to this invention is especially useful for ceramics which may not be baked dry at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A continuous method of manufacturing a drainage system and apparatus therefore comprises a continuous assembly line which forms a plastic core material followed by continuously forming an envelope surrounding the formed plastic core and then sealing the stuffed envelope. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an extruder is used to transform granulated plastic material into sheet form. This plastic sheet is then fed directly into a plastic forming machine. The plastic forming machine will form a plurality of hills and valleys in the plastic sheet thereby defining a plastic core. Thereafter, continuous sheets of permeable fabric material are attached to the upper and lower surfaces of the formed core while the edges of the permeable fabric are secured to one another either by adhesive, sewing or any other suitable bonding method. Next, the draining system is either cut into desired lengths or rolled for shipping purposes.

Abstract: An epitaxial layer is used to place the surface of a crystal in compression o as to greatly increase the durability of the crystal such as a laser medium crystal.

Abstract: Radiation pellets having an outer shell, preferably, of Mo, W or depleted U nd an inner filling of lithium hydride wherein the outer shell material has a greater melting point than does the inner filling material.

Abstract: A method for curing resin in the fabrication of a composite material is described comprising enclosing the composite material within a flexible vacuum enclosure, and substantially simultaneously pressing the material within the enclosure between first and second platens of a press to preselected pressure, evacuating the enclosure, selectively heating one of the platens according to a preselected scheme to preselected cure temperature to cure the resin within the material, and cooling the other platen to maintain a preselected temperature differential between the platens across the thickness of the material, whereby cure of the resin is effected in the material first near the heated platen and progresses through the thickness of the material toward the cooler platen as the material is heated to the cure temperature.

Abstract: Dislocation and etch channel-free quartz resonator blanks are made from a cultured quartz stone by visualizing the dislocation-free areas of the cultured quartz stone by X-ray topography, cutting seed plates for the next generation of crystal growth from the dislocation-free areas of the cultured quartz stone, growing dislocation free quartz from said seed plates using conventional growth techniques, and cutting dislocation-free quartz resonator blanks from said dislocation-free quartz.

Abstract: A cold process fruit filling for pastry and bakery products is prepared ug two different starch components. The first starch component is a cold water swelling granular starch, while the second starch component is a pregelatinized starch. Such a combination of starches provided a means to produce a fruit filling without heating. The filling possesses heat stability to maintain the desired properties when the bakery product containing the filling is cooked.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for accurately measuring temperature electronically, having a resistance-type sensor, such as a thermistor, used with a constant current to develop a voltage thereacross. Operational amplifier circuits provide a linear relationship between sensor voltage and resistance. The sensor's calculated resistance is used in a microprocessor to solve a log-polynomial equation relating resistance to temperature. Software corrections compensate for temperature-related variations in the circuitry, and a keyboard permits entry of the polynomial coefficients relating the sensor's output to the measured temperature, to allow interchangeability of sensors. The components are packaged in a compact, waterproofed container to provide a rugged, portable instrument usable in extremes of climatic conditions and capable of maintaining high accuracy over a wide temperature range.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Barbados, as described and illustrated, and particularly by its single blue violet flower with white edges; strong, upright flower stems that curve toward the center to form a bouquet above the leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and its long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Sagitarius characterized by its single deep blue flower with white wavy edges; strong, upright flower stems that curve toward the center to form a bouquet above the leaves; girl-type leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and its long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Mississippi characterized by its large, single mainly white flowers with pink frilled edges and tinged with pink in the centers; strong, upright flower stems that curve toward the center to form a bouquet above the leaves, profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and its long-lasting and non-dropping flowers.

Abstract: A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant, particularly distinguished by its very large flowers unusual color and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers.It is also characterized by its regular and attractive inflorescence, the greenish/orange color of its buds, the very large flowers, its characteristic tepal spotting and the brilliant orange color of its flowers.

Abstract: A new carnation cultivar distinguished by its profuse production of light yellow flowers of medium size, each petal of which is bordered with a ruffled margin of a darker color, approaching pink with some striping of the pink color extending inwardly from the margin, the flowers being borne singly on strong, upright pedicels, which are carried on sturdy, upright peduncles, about 45 cm. long.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant distinguished by the very bright white coloring of its medium sized blooms which are borne on sturdy pedicels carried by very long, strong peduncles and by its continuous and profuse production of flowers.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose variety having thick, high substance petals of unusual orange-red color with a pale yellow and orange reverse combined with mildew resistance, outstanding vigor and continual blooming.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation cultivar distinguished by the light peach coloring of its medium sized blooms which are borne singly on sturdy pedicels carried by very long, strong peduncles and by its continuous and profuse production of flowers.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose variety having shiny, dark green foliage; large, bright yellow flowers; golden yellow buds; vigorous, upright growth; and long vase life. The variety is also susceptible to powdery mildew in Irvine, Calif.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose variety having photosensitivity, an unusual blend of dark and medium lavender colors, pleasant fragrance, vigor and profuse display of flowers, and upright habit of growth.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant distinguished by its profuse production of bright, vibrant, sulfur yellow flowers which are borne singly on strong, upright pedicels, which are carried on sturdy upright peduncles about 80 cm. long.

Abstract: A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant, particularly distinguished by its large flowers, unusual color and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers.It is characterized by its regular and attractive inflorescence, the greenish/pink color of its buds, the large flowers, the special way of its tepal spotting and the brilliant salmon pink color of its flowers with an apricot yellow throat.

Abstract: A Pittosporum plant possessing a dwarf habit of growth, and medium green elongated leaves with irregular variegated margins separating creamy white tips.

Abstract: A new variety of apple selected from a seedling population, characterized by the taste, flavor and aroma of its dessert quality fruits which have good storageability and by its dense bushy foliage.

Abstract: A grain variety of Distichlis palmeri, characterized by vigorous growth in salty soils, high pollen production and ideal height for pollenization of grain producing variety Yensen-1.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pear tree primarily characterized by its tolerance to the fire-blight organism. (Erwinia amylovora), and further characterized by a blooming habit concurrent with `Bartlett`; skin with firm and buttery texture, and fruit with a flavor which is excellent to good. The keeping quality of the fruit is good to excellent.

Abstract: A programmable automatic assembly system is provided which may be employed to assemble small parts. Each assembly station includes cooperating manipulator arms which are programmable to assemble parts on a centrally located work table. Improved facilities are provided for teaching the manipulator arms at each station, these facilities including a computer which assists the teaching operator in setting up the programs required for assembly of small parts to close tolerances. Each manipulator arm includes closed loop teach facilities for maintaining the arm at a previously located position during the teaching mode of operation. The computer is employed as a teach assist facility in performing a number of tasks during the teaching operation which are extremely difficult for the operator to perform manually. All of the assembly stations may be controlled during playback from a common disc storage facility so that the control circuitry and memory storage facilities at each manipulator are minimized.

Abstract: An exposure apparatus for production of ICs of the type that includes a stage on which is placed a semiconductor wafer to be exposed by illumination light projecting means, and means for two-dimensionally moving the stage within a plane intersecting the illumination light at substantially right angles. The improvement comprises illumination detection means provided with a photo reception surface, and means for mounting the illumination detection means on the stage in such a manner that the photo reception surface and the surface of the semiconductor wafer on the stage to be exposed are at substantially equal height relative to the stage.

Abstract: A benzyl-pyrimidinylalkyl-ether of the formula ##STR1## in which R is alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, andX.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 each independently is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkylthio, cyano, optionally substituted phenoxy, optionally substituted phenylalkyl or optionally substituted phenylalkoxy,or an acid addition salt or metal salt complex thereof, which possesses fungicidal and plant growth-regulating properties. The corresponding pyrimidinyl-carbinols are also new.

Abstract: A photographic camera enables pseudo telephoto and pseudo panoramic prints to be produced from exposed film frames by coding the film frame to identify the selected pseudo format. In the camera, a manually operated member is movable to a position corresponding to the actual field of view of the objective lens and to respective positions corresponding to pseudo telephoto or pseudo panoramic fields of view reduced from the actual field of view. Code means, responsive to movement of the manually operated member to a position corresponding to a pseudo telephoto or pseudo panoramic field of view, encodes a film frame with indicia representative of the selected pseudo field of view to identify the portion of the film frame covered by the pseudo field of view. The identified portion of the film frame can then be enlarged to produce a pseudo telephoto or pseudo panoramic print.

Abstract: A fabric fashion accessory and a method for making the accessory. The accessory, when completed by this method, is a two-ply triangle of material which can used either as a scarf or a sash. As the material is cut on a bias of approximately forty five degrees, the finished accessory is more stretchable and folds more gracefully than conventional scarves. In its finished state, the accessory has a right angle corner of 90 degrees, an acute corner of more than 45 degree but less than 90 degrees and a tapered corner of less than 45 degrees but greater than 0 degrees. Also the accessory has a finished vertical side, a finished diagonal side and a finished base side. The sides of the two-ply triangle of material are interwoven along the finished vertical side and finished base side and sewn along the finished diagonal side and along a seam which is at right angles to the finished diagonal side and extends to the right angle corner.

Abstract: A clip-on belt loop assembly for fastening onto the waistband of a garment having no integral belt loops. The assembly includes a rigid elongated flat base plate having near its upper end a flange projecting from the base plate, a belt loop made of flexible material such as leather or fabric, and a clip such as used to fasten suspenders to the waistband of a garment. The ends of the belt loop are riveted or otherwise fastened to the opposite ends of the base plate. The clip is fastened to the upper end of the base plate preferably by the same rivet used to fasten the upper end of the belt loop to the base plate.

Abstract: A microphone mount and plug mount for attaching to the side of a motorcyclist's helmet, said microphone mount adapted to secure a microphone boom positioning a microphone proximate the motorcyclist's mouth, the motorcycle mount characterized by a clamp portion adapted to forcefully engage the bottom edge of the helmet with minimum structure below the edge of the helmet, and a boom seat to receive the boom base and passage of electrical wires from the microphone mount. The plug mount defines a clamp portion similarly adapted to surround the lower edge of the helmet, and a plug seat defining a cavity adapted to receive a electrical plug and an opening to said plug seat cavity to receive electrical wires from said microphone mount and from a headset mounted interiorly to said helmet, the electrical plug receiving a mating electrical plug attached to wires connecting with audio accessories located on said motorcycle.

Abstract: A spa with a slide valve controlling the admission of air to an air and water mixer in the spa. The slide valve has a closure element slidably mounted within a cylindrical valve chamber of a valve housing, and an air admission slot in the valve housing. Movement of the closure element changes the extent of the slot which communicates with an end of the valve chamber and through this end with a water and air mixer.

Abstract: A pad for protecting an infant is provided with a panel having opposite sides that are spaced to provide a flat support surface large enough for receiving the infant, such as a sleeping or supine infant, to enable changing of the clothes worn by the infant, for example. The panel has a continuous edge that is defined by the terminus of the sides and that extends away from the support surface. An endless roll having a relatively uniform cross-sectional shape extends around the edge to completely enclose the flat support surface. The roll includes an elongated blanket that is multiple-folded into a serpentine cross-sectional configuration. A cover surrounds and holds the elongated pad in such serpentine cross-sectional configuration. The cover has overlapping elongated ends.

Abstract: A collapsible bed base is disclosed to support a bed mattress. The bed base comprises a foldable peripheral frame, removable cross-support joist members extending across the frame and removable top decking panels supported by the frame and across-support members for supporting a mattress thereon. The foldable peripheral support frame assumes a rectangular configuration in an open position. The frame members at the opposed ends of the frame have a hinge in their center. These frame members at the ends of the frame are also hinged to frame members forming the sides of the frame. The frame members at the ends of the frame can be bent inwardly about their centers so as to draw the side frame members together into a collapsed position.

Abstract: A generally rectangular pillow (2, 2', 2") has a rounded forward neck support portion (10, 10"), a rear head support portion (12, 12', 12"), side portions (24), and a bottom portion (26, 26"). An oblong hollow (30) is formed in the top surface (6) of the pillow body (2, 2', 2"). The hollow (30) accommodates the lower portion of the face of a user lying in a side position to prevent pressure on the face. A projection (42, 42") extends forwardly from rear portion (12, 12', 12") into hollow (30). In use, the rear portion (12, 12', 12") has a central depression for the top of the user's head. The depression is formed by contouring the top surface of the rear portion (12, 12') or by reducing the density at the center of the rear portion (12"), such as by forming an internal cavity (44). A pillowcase (50) has central edges (56, 58) that are fastened to bottom portion (26) to leave hollow (30) unobstructed.

Abstract: An air mattress is equipped with a combined one-way air pressure relief valve and audio device operable to limit the air pressure in the air mattress to about 1 psi to prevent seam separation and blow-out. Air flowing out of the mattress through the combined air pressure relief valve and audio device produces an audible sound. The mattress has top and bottom walls joined to side and end walls with edge seams. The combined air pressure relief valve and audio device is located within the chamber of the air mattress so that external structures do not interfere with the functioning of the valve and audio device. In one arrangement, a boot secures the combined air pressure relief valve and audio device to the inside of an end wall. In a second arrangement, the combined air pressure relief valve and audio device is located within a seam.

Abstract: A cushioning device, which can be a mattress, mattress pad or seat for supporting a person by distributing force over a support area of the person's body, comprises a gel-filled flexible enclosure with variably-adjustable supportive force distribution to prevent pressure points and resultant decubitus ulcers (bed sores) in patients and others who must spend long periods of time in prone or seated positions. The flexible enclosure has flexible barriers which divide the enclosure into multiple gel-containing compartments each underlying a different portion of the supportive surface of the device and preventing the transfer of gel from one compartment to another. Selectively openable and closable ports each communicate between the interior of a respective compartment and the exterior of the enclosure for enabling the infusion or extraction of gel from a particular compartment so as to variably adjust the distribution of supportive force.

Abstract: In a mattress, a first wadding having numerous gaps therein is provided on one surface of a central core. Body heat of a user on the mattress and sweat emitted from him/her are given off into an inner space of the core through the gaps and are thereafter exhausted from peripheral portions of the mattress. Thus, the user may sleep comfortably in the hot season.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a surface includes a spray pipe situated at a distance from, and generally parallel to the surface. The spray pipe has a plurality of spray nozzles having a predetermined spacing from one another along the spray pipe. Each spray nozzle has a spray width on the surface to be cleaned. There is further provided a drive for longitudinally displacing the spray pipe. The predetermined spacing is a multiple of the spray width, and further, the spray pipe has detent positions in a displacement path thereof. The number of the detent positions equals the ratio of the spacing to the width, and the distance between detent positions equals approximately the spray width at the most.

Abstract: A glove which is to be constructed of a thin plastic material with the front surface of the glove to be substantially covered with a towel layer. The towel layer may be impregnated with a cleaning solution. Mounted on the glove in the area of the access opening to within the glove is a tie. The glove is capable of being turned inside-out to enclose a soiled article and the tie utilized to tightly shut the access opening so that the glove can now function as a disposal bag for the solid article.

Abstract: The handle part (2) of a toothbrush houses means which emit acoustic signals in the audible range of the human ear. The means are a chip (3), a battery (4), a sound generator (5), a sound amplifier (6) and a switch (7). By incorporating other similar means, the emission of visual signals is produced. The means (3, 4, 5, 6, 7), which are combined to form a module, are suitable for emitting a melody and/or spoken words. The chip (3) is supplemented with a "timer", the cycle of which is set, or can be set, and preferably lasts for two minutes per actuation. The battery (4) has a life of three months when used twice a day for two minutes in each case.

Abstract: A cleaning brush comprises a brush body rotatably mounted on and biased axially towards a brush holder by a compression spring, a post non-rotatable on the brush body and projecting axially towards the brush holder, a sleeve mounted on the posts for rotation relative thereto and non-rotatable relative to the brush holder, and an actuating lever for displacing the sleeve axially away from the brush holder. The post has a circumferentially extending slot engaged by a pair of opposed inwardly projecting pins of the sleeve to provide a camming arrangement such that operation of the lever to move the sleeve axially away from the brush holder causes rotation of the brush body. The brush body is rotatable through 180.degree. from one brushing position to another brushing position.

Abstract: A yoke member connecting device for use in a windshield wiper, which device pivotally connects a first and a second yoke members of the windshield wiper through a pivot pin. The first and second yoke members respectively have spaced side walls having aligned openings for passing through the pivot pin, and there is provided a spacer member having side walls interposed respectively between side walls of the first and second yoke members. At least one side wall of the spacer member has a small diameter bore corresponding to an intermediate small diameter portion of the pivot pin, a first cutout extending in a first direction from the bore, and a second cutout spaced from the first cutout in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction and extending parallel to the first cutout.

Abstract: An adjustable brush glider mountable to a brush block to provide a surface for supporting the brush block a selected distance away from a floor. Complimentary inclined spacers are carried respectively by the brush glider and the brush block. One of the spacers is rotatable with respect to the other to selectively alter the spacing of the brush glider from the brush block.