Abstract: An animal trap having a frame, a pair of jaws rotatably mounted on the frame and a first spring on the frame to urge the jaws toward each other from the open position to the closed position. A pan is located between the jaws when the jaws are in the open position and is pivotally mounted on the frame. A dog is pivotally mounted on the frame and is adapted to contact the pan and hold the jaws in the open position. A notch is located at the free end of the dog and engages the end of the pan to hold the trap in the open position.

Abstract: A sheet material (4) for use in cultivating plants comprising a body having a coilable flexible, fluid-permeable structure and a plurality of passages (7,9) formed in and extending from one surface (3) to the another (5) of said body. The passages serve to induce root tips to grow and contain fertilizers. The body has at least one surface formed with projections and/or recesses. Preferably, the surface having projections and/or is provided with a ceramic powder discharging infrared rays of wavelength in the range of about 5 to 15 micrometers, a elution-rate controlling growth regulation fertilizer and a small amount of a chosen element. In use, a given length of the sheet material is wrapped around the plant.

Abstract: A modular, foraminous ground cover for constructing custom floricultural grounds displays. Pre-shaped, fiberglass ground cover subassembly modules are provided with a plurality of discretely placed foramens which will accommodate therein the placement of seedlings or plants. The subassembly modules are joinable to one another by tongue-in-groove margins that are straight edges interior of a display assembly; the outer border of the display is reinforced and is defined as its periphery. Where required for strength and pest protection, a flexible planar strip is attachable to the display periphery reinforcement and serves as an in-ground footing and rodent barrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic remote controlled opening device which may be used to open and close doors, windows or similar closure systems. The opening device includes a receiver to detect control signals generated at a remote location from the device. The control signals are then utilized to effect selective operation of a mechanical system coupled with the closure system for opening and closing thereof. The mechanical system enables smooth and efficient automatic opening and closing, but does not inhibit manual operation of the door or the like. Control circuitry associated with the device enables various functions to be performed for selective operation of the device. The device may also be provided with a stored energy source of power such that it can be retrofit for use with an existing closure system. Auxiliary control of the device enables opening or closing in response to an emergency situation or other circumstances.

Abstract: A planar surface of an article is ground smooth by a two-stage grinding head having an upstream-stage grinding brush and a downstream-stage grinding stone. The article is advanced past the grinding head while the grinding head is eccentrically driven so that the grinding brush coarsely grinds the planar surface and forms therein spiral brush traces and the grinding stone finely grinds the coarsely ground planar surface to smoothen the brush traces.

Abstract: A fine-grinding machine having a tool engageable with a workpiece is oscillated linearly at high speed has a drive comprising a tool-carrying slide having a connecting pin extending along an output axis, an input shaft centered on and normally rotating about an input axis offset from and generally parallel to the output axis, an eccentric carried on the shaft and having an outer surface eccentric to the input axis, and a link having an input end at the input axis and an output end at the output axis. A roller bearing supports the input link end on the outer surface of the eccentric. An elastomeric sleeve bearing snugly surrounds the connecting pin and snugly fits in the output end of the link.

Abstract: For centering of optic lenses in a mechanical mounting, in particular during edge cutting and bevelling, the invention includes a device with a housing (10), which is resistant to twisting and which supports centering spindles (18, 18') with clamping cups (20, 20') thereon, between which clamping cups a lens (L) can be aligned and clamped for a cutting operation. A motor drive (M, R) acts on a torque divider (50) having a guide member (52) between axially and radially supported plates (58, 58'). Their frictional connection through a ring of balls (54) with controllable contact pressure, which is introduced through a pressure piece (62), assures an absolute synchronous running of the split drive shaft (14, 14') which acts on the centering spindles (18, 18') through belt drives (46, 46').

Abstract: A corner-mounted shield for protecting monitoring devices includes a triangular protective plate attached to three adjacent corner-forming interior room surfaces (e.g. two walls and ceiling). Attachments to the corner-forming interior room surfaces are made behind the protective plate, usually through an opening in the protective plate, and are inaccessible after the opening is covered by a window. The window is attached to the protective plate with tamper-resistant fasteners and is essentially transparent to whatever is being monitored by the monitoring device. The monitoring device, mounted behind the protective plate and window, has a clear view of the monitored room through the window because the protective plate faces into and is within the monitored room.

Abstract: A portable wall assemblage is provided in a multiple of interlocking rigid panels. The portable walling can be removably affixed immediately adjacent an interior wall without the use of nail or screws. Each interlocking rectangular panel is formed of a fire retardant, acoustical material which can be trimmed with a household utility knife. One side of the panel is affixed with a thin layer of decorated paper or fabric for aesthetic purposes while the other side of the panel supports peripheral ridges which space the panel from the wall surface. These ridges against the wall produce an enclosed air space which provides an added measure of sound absorbtion. A central transverse seam allows folding of each panel for easy storage and transportation. Spring biased U-shaped capping brackets on the top edge of each panel provides pressure type frictional maintenance of the assembled panels vertically between the ceiling and floor of a room. The panel assemblage can be free standing or placed flush against the wall.

Abstract: A cant vent stop is preformed and has perforated fold lines to fit under a cantilevered floor and provide air passage-ways to warm the cantilevered portion of the floor to prevent excessive coldness. The stop is moisture proof and protects the adjacent rim joist and insulation from moisture. A rim guard stop is moisture proof and is also preformed and perforated to fit over insulation installed adjacent to a rim joist to protect the insulation and rim from moisture. The rim guard can also be folded to fit over the end of the insulation installed under a cantilevered floor to protect the exposed end from moisture. Both stops are made of corrugated cardboard and are moisture proofed by aluminum foil on one side.

Abstract: A damping device has a liquid vessel into which the liquid is injected having the flattening wave motion water surface formed in such a manner that the wave motion direction of the wave motion water surface is a strecher one, damping members are provided in order to damp the sloshing of liquid in the liquid vessel, and wave dissipation devices are disposed at the portion which isn't always soaked in liquid in the liquid vessel. Accordingly, the vibration in a construction occurring by wind, earthquake and the like is absorbed by means of viscosity resistence occurring between liquid and damping member, and the vibration is restricted. Moreover, damping performance can be efficiently exercised by providing various kinds of installation forms.

Abstract: A tool insert comprising an abrasive compact bonded to a cemented carbide support. The cutting edge of the tool is provided by the periphery of the compact. A plurality of recesses, each filled with abrasive compact material, extend into the cemented carbide support from the compact/carbide interface. The recesses are arranged in a series of rows, with each recess being staggered relative to its nearest neighbour in an adjacent row.In use, wear of the compact cutting edge occurs and eventually wears down to the carbide/compact interface. Thereafter, the carbide between adjacent recesses wears quicker than the diamond compact material which is located in each recess creating, in effect, a plurality of cutting ridges or projections.

Abstract: A one piece flexible elastomer boot membrane flashing of EPDM extends from the roof upwardly around the wood base frame and over the top edge to provide a complete seal for a skylight window unit. A tape seals the outer edges of the outwardly extending peripheral lower flange portion of the boot to the roof. The skylight may be either of the fixed or ventilator type.

Abstract: A covering device (10) of the type used to protect a window (12) from breakage and provide security is disclosed as including a barrier structure (28) including a barrier frame (30). The barrier structure (28) includes a plurality of reinforcing members (36) which are sandwiched between spaced apart inside and outside barrier panes (38). Barrier frame (30) includes an outwardly extending peripheral flange (32) which abuts with an inwardly extending peripheral flange (22) of a window frame (14) that mounts a window sash (16).

Abstract: A window trim assembly (10) is disclosed as having a window surround assembly (12), a casing (14), a seal (16) and mounting clips (18) cooperatively connected to securely and conveniently attach a preassembled window trim assembly to a window frame assembly or a similar apparatus.

Abstract: A foundation form is pre-fabricated, shipped to job site, placed in a hole, leveled, and concrete is poured into it to form a large surface area footing topped by a pedestal having anchor bolts projecting therefrom to secure a cantilevered arm and mast, such as for traffic lights or railroad signals, and the hole is back-filled without removing the form panels.

Abstract: A monolithic plastic moldable foot is provided for supporting a wooden post in a hole in the ground. The foot includes a dish-shaped lower wall configured to be supported by the earth at the bottom of the hole and rib structure on the bottom wall for distributing loads throughout the entire extent of the bottom wall. After the hole is back filled the foot resists lateral and up-loads as well as down loads.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are set forth for fabricating a concrete panel with embedded glass block. According to the invention the panel form includes at least one partially anchorable support form. After concrete is poured into the panel form and hardened, the nonanchorable portion of the support form is removed. A noncementitious band (or collar), of which the anchored portion of the support form is comprised, remains. The glass block is then inserted within this band. According to the preferred embodiment of the invention a rubber seal may be inserted between the glass and noncementitous surface to both waterproof the panel and cushion the block to improve the completed panel's ability to be handled and transported without damage. Furthermore, the invention teaches utilizing the support form to create at least one support lip. Each lip may be formed as part of the anchored band or as part of the formed concrete panel.

Abstract: Metal building insulation comprising a low density glass fiber layer and a vapor retarding facing. The facing extends beyond one edge of the fibrous layer to form a tab, and comprises a laminate of a glass fiber mat bonded to the lower surface of the insulation layer, an intermediate glass fiber scrim and an outer vapor retarding sheet. The low density insulation is cost effective and easy to handle, the mat provides body to allow the tab to maintain contact with the facing of an adjacent insulation layer so as to form a vapor barrier across the butt joint between the adjacent layers, and the scrim provides tear strength.

Abstract: The invention refers to a door frame produced from sheet metal profiles of mainly U-shaped cross section, which profiles form the top and side pieces of the frame. The purpose is to provide a simple and inexpensive door frame, which can be attached to partition walls of different types independent of their design and which frame by some simple manipulations is mounted and finished to a complete unit with architrave fillets. These tasks have been solved in that the side pieces are laterally cross-cut, that the sheet metal profile is designed and arranged between side shanks (16) of the profile to receive the wall portions (17) bordering a door opening (18), and that the top piece (11) and the side pieces (12) of the frame (10) within the corner portions on one hand are arranged to overlap each other and on the other hand are provided with means (20,21) for mutual interconnection by means of hooking into each other.

Abstract: A concrete forming system is provided which incorporates a pair of wall panels arranged in a predetermined upright spaced relation and a skeletal grid assembly disposed between the wall panels and retaining same in predetermined upright spaced relation while concrete is being poured between the wall panels. The grid assembly is provided with a plurality of first rods arranged in spaced relation and spanning the distance between the wall panels. The ends of each first rod are disposed within preformed holes formed in the wall panels. Each rod end has a portion thereof disposed adjacent an exterior surface of a wall panel. A plurality of second rods are disposed between the wall panels and engage interior surfaces of the wall panels. The second rods interconnect with the first rods.

Abstract: A shim is provided to improve the aesthetic appearance of the overlap of adjacent siding panel ends manufactured from metallic or polymeric materials. The shim includes an elongated body having one or more positioning members extending therefrom. The body also includes a member to enable retention of the shim in place. The shim is preferably injection molded into a unitary one-piece construction.

Abstract: Pins of the fastening element fit into holes provided at regular intervals on the center lines of concave edge portions of the panel. The angled edge of a locking cap slipped over the body of the fastening element and fixed to it by a screw locks the element to the edge portions. The locking cap may be dispensed with by using a screw, driven through a hole in the base plate of the panel, to secure the body of the fastening element to the panel. The fastening element and the panel ensure good stability and an attractive appearance.

Abstract: A lens-fitted photographic film package comprising a light-tight film casing having an exposure opening, a rolled film disposed on one side of the exposure opening in the light-tight casing, a removable light-tight container having a film winding spool therein disposed on the other side of the exposure opening in the light-tight film casing, and an externally operable film winding member for winding the rolled film around said film winding spool of the light-tight film container. The lens-fitted photographic film package is assembled by the steps of winding film withdrawn from a light-tight film container in a roll in a darkroom; loading the rolled film and the light-tight film container in separate respective receiving chambers formed in a main body section of the lens-fitted photographic film package; and fixing a back cover section to the main body section so as to assemble light-tightly the lens-fitted photographic film package.

Abstract: A pair of hose are mounted on a card for purpose of display or sale the card being inserted into one hose and the other hose being placed inside the first hose, between the latter and one surface of the card. Machinery for so assembling the hose and card has two supports and means to transfer a first hose from its support with eversion, to a holder in which a former is held. The second hose is everted by suction into its support and is then conveyed pneumatically into a hollow interior of the holding means, thereby placing it inside the first hose, to one side of the former. The former and the two hose assembled therewith are extracted from the holder, the first hose slipping from around the holder into an encircling relationship in contact with the former.

Abstract: A method of constraining a product while packaging and an apparatus to carry out the method. The product is positioned in a constraint cage having constraining fingers or plates on all four sides of the product in a first position. The constraint cage is then moved from the first position to a second position where packaging is performed by lowering a case over the product while the product is continuously constrained by either the cage or the case or both. Thereafter, the case is conveyed with the enclosed product while closing the major and minor flaps of the case.

Abstract: Radioactive waste is loaded from a cell 10 into a drum 16 by sealing the drum about a port 12 in the cell, attaching the drum lid to the port door by clamp jaws 30 engaging a boss 76, withdrawing the port door and drum lid 69 into the cell in back-to-back fashion, loading the drum and replacing the lid. The lid has an annular lip 72, and the lid is deformable from a first state in which the lip engages the underside of the drum rim 65 and the lid engages the outer surface of the rim, and a second state in which the lip is free from engagement with the rim, thereby allowing removal of the lid.The jaws are moved into clamping engagement by initial movement of the jaws relative to the door.

Abstract: An apparatus for closing a package around an article to be packaged by folding one or a plurality of closing flaps (3, 4) around the open side of a package. The apparatus comprises a conveyor track (13), first folding means (32) which are movable crosswise of the conveyor track, holder and pusher means (22) mounted below folding means (32) and movable crosswise of the conveyor track, a first conveyor track section followed by a second conveyor track section (13), the latter being vertically liftable and lowerable, and press means (8, 18) mounted above the second track section and vertically liftable and lowerable. Said folding means (32) are adapted to be movable together with holder and pusher means (22) and, in addition, relative to holder and pusher means (22). Above the first conveyor track section are means for positioning and measuring of the width of an arriving package.

Abstract: A device for closing the upper lateral flaps of long parallelepiped cases includes a pair of helical guides with a reduced longitudinal length and a pair of extension arms controllable so that they may be displaced from an at rest position to an operating position. In the latter position the two arms are arranged as an extension of the helical guides towards the inlet to the device so as to force the lateral flaps of the case to accomplish the closing engagement with the helices.

Abstract: Apparatus for manufacturing sealed postal mails or other sealed envelope assemblies using a discrete envelope blanks split from an envelope-forming continuous sheet, an intermediate element split from an intermediate element-forming continuous sheet and additional inserting elements, both having sizes adapted to be enclosed within the envelope blank. The apparatus includes a reader for reading an encoded data preliminarily printed on the intermediate elements that produces an output signal corresponding to the number of insert sheet elements to be enclosed together with the intermediate elements. A grouping station is provided for stacking the insert sheets successively supplied to be enclosed together with the intermediate elements. The grouping station is activated in response to the output signal from the reader. A feeder is provided for feeding a selective collection of inserting elements and intermediate elements from the grouping station to an envelope folding.

Abstract: A round bale wrapper for packing feed, like green forage and straw, intended for ensilage of the feed and conservation of the straw. The round bale is made to turn both about a substantially horizontal and a substantially vertical axis. The round bale wrapper comprises a round bale table, a chassis with round bale table being tiltable relative to the latter, and a packing sheet dispensing means which is externally provided relative to round bale table. For continuous automatic packing of round bales the round bale wrapper comprises means for clamping and cutting sheet which is located between the round bale, and the sheet dispensing means. At a predetermined point of time or tilting angle during the tilting movement of round bale table clamping and cutting means operate sequentially. Upon cutting of the sheet the latter is still firmly held in the clamping means, and the sheet is held during at least one revolution of the round bale table as a first step of packing the next round bale.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method, system and related apparatus and articles for use in dispensing medication. Control of the medication is accomplished by assigning unique numerical or alpha-numerical code identifications to each of the many medications prescribed for patient use. The apparatus includes a set of individual envelopes which are produced in continuous web form, similar to multi-part business forms, and which can be processed through computer controlled printers.

Abstract: A dense pack gas adsorbent means comprising at least one particulate gas adsorbent having a particulate size distribution in which the largest small particles are less than one-third (1/3) the size of the smallest large particle and sixty percent (60%) of the adsorbent particles having a size greater than sixty (60) mesh, said adsorbent particle oriented to provide a packing density grater than one hundred and thirty percent (130%) of the particle's apparent density.

Abstract: Device for manufacturing a sachet of flexible synthetic material intended for packaging liquids, the sachet initially being in the form of a cushion-like bag already full of liquid, this device enabling a means for gripping, stiffening and mounting information to be attached to the said cushion-like bag and enabling the sachet to be given its final shape for marketing and use.The device includes means for enclosing the cushion-like bag in a sleeve of synthetic material which can be stretched and is cold-worked around clamping jaws (19,20) which are capable of a translation motion and a motion away from one another, between which the cushion-like bag is located.

Abstract: A pouch for a horse's tail which has been braided and looped lengthwise into a plurality of loops extending through a space between the strands at the base of the braid including an elongated tubular body portion having a closed end, an open end for receiving the braided and looped tail, a longitudinally extending fly extending into the tubular body portion from the open end, a fastening tab having a stem formed integrally with the body portion and extending away from the open end for insertion into the space between the strands of the horse's tail at the base of the braided portion, and an elongated portion on the fastening tab at the outer end of the stem and extending perpendicularly thereto to form a T therewith, and fastening material on the elongated portion for attachment circumferentially to the periphery of the tubular body portion proximate the open end.

Abstract: An agricultural mower having a cutter mechanism for cutting a crop, a reel for guiding the crop into the cutter mechanism and lifting the crop after it is cut, and conditioning rollers, the machine including a pair of parallel swing arms on each side of the cutter mechanism for permitting the cutter mechanism when it strikes an obstacle to swing primarily rearwardly initially and then upwardly to a clearing height as the arms swing pendulum-like, side support arms for the reel connected to the cutter mechanism by lift links constructed and arranged to raise the reel upon initial rearward movement of the cutter mechanism so that the reel assembly will also clear the obstruction without damage, and support arms for the conditioning rollers to allow the conditioning rollers to move rearwardly initially and then upwardly upon predetermined rearward movement of the cutter mechanism.

Abstract: A system carried in a harvesting machine and adapted to align crops in a row so as to enhance harvesting, comprises a crop aggregating means which aggregates the crops by bringing first and second crop engaging means into engagement with right and left sides of the crops as the crops pass rearwardly. The system further comprises a locomotion means, which provides the main locomotion for the harvesting machine, an aggregating drive means to drive the crop engaging means rearwardly and a control means, connected together in a fluid circuit. The control means comprises a pressure differential valve, and first and second sensors. The pressure sensors are adapted to sense first and second fluid pressures, respectively, at first and second sides of the aggregating drive means and to actuate the pressure differential valve. The pressure differential valve relieves pressure in the fluid circuit when there is a pre-determined pressure difference between the first and second fluid pressures.

Abstract: A system for lubricating picker spindles on a cotton harvester. The lubrication system includes a source of pressurized lubricant located on the cotton harvester and which is connected to a lubricant manifold assembly provided at an upper end of each picker rotor of the cotton harvester. The lubricant manifold assembly defines a cavity which receives lubricant through a lower end of the picker rotor. The manifold assembly further defines a series of lubricant passages which direct lubricant from the cavity toward an upper end of each picker bar and, ultimately, to an inner end of each of the picker spindles and the drive mechanisms therefor.

Abstract: A combine or power unit attachment by which two disc mower-conditioner units are attached to and driven by a combine with the mower-conditioners being arranged at slight opposing angles and in slightly staggered relation for discharge of the cut material in side-by-side relationship to form a single windrow. The mower-conditioners attached to the combine are in and of themselves a known structure and the combine or power unit in and of itself is a known structure with the attachment enabling the mower-conditions to be connected to, supported from and driven from the feeder housing on the combine with the attachment including a supporting framework that is quickly and easily attached to and removed from the feeder housing, a drive connection extending from each side of the feeder housing and a control mechanism for controlling the attitude of the mower-conditioners.

Abstract: Removable paddles are disclosed for use on a grain auger to assist material flow when changing direction of flow from parallel to the auger's longitudinal axis to a flow path at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the auger. The device provides a mounting attachment at the base of the paddle unit using bolts through the auger tubing. The base of the paddle unit extends nearly perpendicular to the paddle-shaped member oriented lengthwise with the auger's longitudinal axis. Auger rotation thereby positively ejects transported material on contact with each revolution of the auger. Each paddle exhibits an "L" shaped cross section and the area, shape and angular orientation of the paddle blade is determined by the material requirements upon the auger tubing. Methods of paddle unit manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: Grass cutting machine with tip-up box comprising a frame (1) mounted on wheels (2) and supporting a horizontal shaft (3) provided with rotating blades (4) and a box (8), movable from a lower position for collecting the cut grass to an upper position for discharging the cut grass into a dumper. The box (8) is upperly provided with a hinged cover (12) and is connected to the frame (1) by two telescopic guides (13), to the upper end of which it is joined so that it can be tipped up at the end of the lifting stroke and discharge the cut grass into the dumper, through the aperture closed by said cover and directed downwards, following to said tipping.

Abstract: In the event of a yarn breakage the pressing roll of the inlet roll pair of a drafting arrangement is raised by a slubbing guide element from the inlet drafting roll or cylinder while simultaneously forming a clamping location for the slubbing or other fiber material.

Abstract: In an arrangement for the intermediate storing of a yarn at a spinning machine between a delivery device and a device which establishes a yarn connection during a piecing operation, a suction pipe is provided which stores the continuously supplied yarn in the form of a loop. The suction pipe is bent or curved in such a manner that it has supports for the yarn strands of the loop, these supports being separated from one another in axial direction with respect to the bending axis.

Abstract: An automatic sliver can replacement apparatus is combined with an automatic spinning machine for replacing empty sliver cans with full sliver cans. Sliver supporting carriages are guided to travel along the spinning machine with full sliver cans being supported at alternating can locations on the carriages and intermediate can supporting locations being unoccupied for supporting empty sliver cans. Another carriage movable along the spinning machine supports a can manipulating mechanism equipped with sensors to recognize and distinguish empty and full cans on the transport carriages, the manipulating mechanism being operable in association with the sensors to transfer empty cans from the spinning positions to the empty can locations on the carriages and to transfer full sliver cans from the carriages to the spinning positions of the spinning machine.

Abstract: A method for rendering automatic the production of ornamental chains of the kind known as "partridge's eye" and the like, wherein two link elements shaped as a turn are linked to form a link of the chain so that the free ends of one are roughly at the center of the other. Then the link is compressed transversally and axially to cross said end portions of the two link elements, so that the free ends of one element come into contact with the internal contour of the other. The link formed in this way is twisted, at its ends, welded in correspondence with the overlap points of the two link elements, and then linked to a link element suitable to form the subsequent links.

Abstract: An aircraft turbo-engine having an intake grille formed by radial struts disposed between inner and outer rings, each of said radial struts being in two parts, an upstream, fixed structural first part, and a downstream second part pivoted on said first part and forming an adjustable flap which constitutes an intake guide vane, all of said struts having the same cross-section as each other and at least some of the struts incorporating a pipe for the passage of oil, those oil pipe carrying struts each having its structural first part divided by a radial portion into an upstream chamber for the passage of hot air and a downstream chamber which is open along the length of its trailing edge and which receives the oil pipe.

Abstract: A separating inlet duct (14) is provided with a reduced arm, bypass throat section (46) to restrict the bypass flow (18b) during periods of high speed aircraft flight. An ejector (34) ensures a minimum bypass flow (18b) during hover or low speed flight. An icing resistance baffle (40) having a rounded leading edge (42) defines the sized throat section (46).

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a solid propellant rocket motor, capable of providing two separate propulsive impulses to a missile. The rocket motor is connected at one end to the missile body, the other end including an exhaust nozzle. The rocket motor comprises two stages connected by an interstage bulkhead. The bulkhead includes a port opening which is closed by a frangible cover which prevents the second stage from igniting during burning of the first stage, but breaks up into harmless fragments during firing of the second stage.

Abstract: A heat insulating ceramic insert-cast article for an internal combustion engine, comprising a ceramic liner and a metallic member enclosing an outer periphery of the ceramic liner. The ceramic liner is adapted to contact exhaust gases. A joint boundary between the ceramic liner and the metallic member is constituted by contact faces at which the ceramic liner contacts the metallic member and heat insulating air layers at which the ceramic liner and the metallic member do not contact each other. A process for producing such a heat insulating ceramic insert-cast article is also disclosed. First, the outer periphery of the ceramic liner is covered with the heat insulating layer which is partially formed with cuts, and then the ceramic liner is enclosed with a molten metal in the state that the ceramic liner is covered with the layer.

Abstract: A hydraulically operated continuously variable transmission comprises a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic motor having a motor cylinder including an integral tubular member. A distribution disc is coupled to the motor cylinder at one end of the tubular portion and has oil passages communicating with the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor. A hollow fixed shaft is inserted in the tubular member, and a distribution ring is axially movably mounted on the fixed shaft and has an end face slidably held against the distribution disc. A mechanical seal assembly includes an annular rotatable seal member rotatably disposed in the tubular member, and an annular fixed seal member axially movably, but nonrotatably, mounted on the fixed shaft.