Abstract: A wind-directed ventilator hood assembly for a narrow elongated air exit opening in the roof of a farm building spanning a long portion of the roof, including hood supporting uprights projecting upwardly from the air exit opening at plural spaced locations, a horizontal elongated pivot shaft journaled in the uprights above the exit opening, and a pivoted elongated hood for covering the opening having transverse beams and a hood roof covering the beams. The hood roof has downwardly diverging side panel portions inclined about 90.degree. to each other and the beams are fixed to said shaft for rotation therewith between a first position opening toward one of a pair of upwardly inclined roof sections with a side panel portion disposed vertically adjacent one roof section and a section position opening toward the other roof section. A wind vane is supported for movement responsive to wind force to activate a vane direction sensing mechanism and driving the hood to the first and second hood positions.

Abstract: An enclosed food processing vat is provided having two or more generally horizontally-oriented partial cylindrical inner wall sections, each inner wall section conforming to a first portion of an swept volume created by the rotation of an agitator means about a horizontal shaft, the distance between the shafts being slightly greater than the radius of the swept volume so that a second portion of the swept volume for each shaft intersects and overlaps the swept volume of adjacent shafts. Each shaft is provided with a series of combined cutting and stirring paddles comprising a series of blades arranged both perpendicular to the shaft and parallel to the shaft that are sharpened on one side only and fixed so that when the shaft is rotated in one direction cutting will take place; whereas, when the shaft is rotated in the other direction stirring will take place.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for processing batter materials, such as food batter, including sausage batter for wieners and the like, without incorporating the use of any casing for the batter. The apparatus forms a blank having a proteinaceous skin made by congealing surface batter materials. Each thus formed blank is ejected onto a conveyor that includes a device for completing the formation of congealed skin on the blank. The thus shaped items can then be packaged and cooked within the package in order to provide an aseptic product. If desired, the items can be cooked and then packaged in order to provide a product having an acceptable shelf-like.

Abstract: A charcoal filter system for a trash comparator includes a charcoal filter snap-fit to a first face of a mounting cover and a fan snap-fit to a second, opposite face of a mounting cover. The filter system is mounted in an opening formed on a front wall of a frame of the trash compactor without requiring the use of tools. A cabinet having a front wall with an opening aligned with the opening in the frame for the filter system includes a faceplate diverter snap-fit therein to direct air to the filter system from a trash receptacle mounted in openings in the frame and cabinet below the filter system.

Abstract: A large cylindrical enclosure shaped to look like a huge beverage can has a recessed area in its outer wall containing an operator's panel and an opening into the interior for inserting empty recyclable beverage cans. Inside the enclosure is a conveyor for receiving the inserted cans, means for distinguishing between ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable cans, means for counting the number of ferrous and non-ferrous cans and pneumatic transporting means for carrying the cans to a mechanical crusher which compacts the cans individually and discharges them into a temporary storage area from which they are removed from time to time for recycling. The operator's panel includes manually operable buttons for initiating operation of the mechanisms in the interior of the strucutres and may also include various visual readouts as well as a dispenser for feeding out coins, printed credit slips and receipts.

Abstract: A device for facilitating sublistatic printing which includes an elastic member for covering an arcuate article surface to be imprinted in a stretched condition, holding a sublistatic transfer sheet against the article surface, and exerting a uniform pressure against the transfer sheet and article surface to achieve intimate contact therebetween; and an installing apparatus, one form of which includes a frame, band receiving means supported by the frame, two operating arms rotatably mounted to the frame, an article receiving member carried by the frame, and means associated with the arms to hold the elastic member. The arms are selectively movable from an elastic member receiving position to a transfer sheet receiving position to an article surface covering position. The elastic member is stretched prior to placement around the article surface to be imprinted and is provided with appropriate means to be releasably secured around the article.

Abstract: In a device for applying fluid substances in printing and coating machines, carrying plates are fixed to ends of a carrying beam. The carrying plates have recesses therein in which pivot axles of a coating roller are loosely and rotatably mounted. Stopping surfaces are provided to limit lateral movement of the coating roller by abutting with its pivot axles. The stopping surfaces are formed adjacent the recesses formed in the carrying plates and converge in the direction in which a fabric strip which is to be printed on is moved beneath the roller.

Abstract: A screen printing machine is disclosed which has a screen frame mounted on a swivel mount shaft. The swivel shaft for the screen frame extends through the center plane of the screen frame which extends perpendicularly with respect to the movement of the squeegee. Devices are provided which can raise the screen frame on both sides of the swivel shaft. By means of this construction, while the advantages of a compensation of errors are maintained, the screen printing machine may be used for movements of the squeegee in both directions. The new screen printing machine is particularly well suited for the printing of printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A handle for a tool the operation of which requires frequent repetitive motions of a hand or arm of a user includes a substantially flat upper surface disposed at an angle of about 70-90 degrees to a longitudinal axis of the handle, and is characterized by an asymmetrical cross-sectional profile with respect to said longitudinal axis. The upper surface of the handle is disposed between convex portions on each side of the surface over which the plams and fingers of the user are curved.The handle is useful for tools for stressful tasks such as for a handle of a squeegee for spreading fluid on a surface of a silkscreen during printing. When the device is used as intended with the wrists substantially straight, the squeegee blade is held at an appropriate angle for silkscreen printing. Carpal tunnel injuries are generally avoided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a squeegee arrangement which is particularly intended for use in a silk-screen printer and which comprises a squeegee (2) and a squeegee holder (4, 5). The squeegee (4, 5) is provided with a plurality of support positions (11, 12; 11a, 12a; 11b, 13b), each being intended to support a squeegee profile (2) of predetermined height dimension.

Abstract: The ink is dropped onto a flat plate, and then supplied to a printing area by a doctor blade. An impression pressure cylinder around which a material to be printed is wound is then rolled against the plate under a predetermined printing pressure, or the plate is moved to the impression cylinder and rotated freely in a predetermined position by the frictional resistance thereof with respect to the plate. Thus, the ink on the printing area is transferred to the material to be printed to carry out printing. The rolling of impression cylinder or moving of the plate is performed by a pneumatic cylinder. The printing speed, the interruption of the movements of the impression cylinder or plate, and the returning of the impression cylinder or plate to its original position after the completion of the printing operation are controlled by regulating the pressure supplied to the air cylinder.

Abstract: The trolley comprises a movable frame (2) carrying two separate print assemblies comprising cylinder (5-5a), doctor (6-6a) and ink rail (7-7a), and is capable of traversing horizontally at right angles to the print station of a rotary machine; the frame can be locked into two distinct positions, each of which has one of the two print assemblies correctly aligned with the impression cylinder and the rotary drive shaft, while the other stands off the machine and is freely accessible for servicing purposes. The trolley also has its own on-board drive system capable of setting the cylinder of the spare print assembly in rotation on the frame, independently of the other cylinder, which continues occupying and operating in the print station, so that adjustments can be made in readiness for the next run without stopping the machine.

Abstract: A stable compact low-energy igniting system in an ignitor utilizes two components, an initiating charge and an output charge. The initiating charge is a thermite in ultra-fine powder form compacted to 50-70% of theoretical maximum density and disposed in a cavity of a header of the ignitor adjacent to an electrical ignition device, or bridgewire, mounted in the header cavity. The initiating charge is ignitable by operation of the ignition device in a hot-wire mode. The output charge is a thermite in high-density consoladated form compacted to 90-99% of theoretical maximum density and disposed adjacent to the initiating charge on an opposite end thereof from the electrical ignition device and ignitable by the initiating charge. A sleeve is provided for mounting the output charge to the ignitor header with the initiating charge confined therebetween in the cavity.

Abstract: A safe/arm explosive delay path for detonating an explosive device and prnting detonation of the explosive device by extraneous factors present in the internal environment. The delay path comprises a detonator and first explosive trail leading to a delay explosive trail composed of explosive material and reactive material. A second explosive trail is connected to the first explosive trail and parallel to the delay explosive trail. The delay trail and second explosive trail terminate in an explosive junction. The explosive junction or explosive switch is a gated diode with the delay trail leading through the diode in the second explosive trail functioning to gate the diode. The gated diode allows a detonation wave propagating through the delay tail to proceed to the explosive device only when a detonation wave has propagated along the second explosive trail and gated the explosive diode prior to the arrival of the delay detonation wave.

Abstract: The invention discloses an improved conventional munition employing a dual omblet configuration including dual shaped charges and a design which uses a Misznay-Schardin end plate with a shaped charge. Both bomblets are separately enclosed by fragmenting warheads that are positioned in tandem. the tandem bomblet design results in a nesting arrangement of the fragmenting warhead, or sub-munition, to produce maximum packaging efficiency. A forward sub-munition of a tandem bomblet will nest within a cavity of a shaped charge of an aft sub-munition.

Abstract: A novel ramp system is provided for use in the assembly and disassembly of intermodal highway trailers and intermodal railtrucks for intermodal transportation. The ramp system has an ascending portion for raising the level of the trailer frame onto an elevated portion of the ramp so as to align the respective coupling members in proper relationship for coupling. The ramp system also has a descending portion for transferring the load from the highway wheel assembly of the trailer to the railtruck. The descending portion of the ramp includes a wheel stop to locate the railtruck in an operative location for coupling beneath the trailer during lowering of the trailer frame on top of the railtruck adapter.

Abstract: A shelving apparatus includes a vertically extending first leg having a first end with a frusto-conical outer surface. A horizontal shelf has a frusto-conical hole. A vertically extending second leg has a first end with (a) a frusto-conical inner surface having a taper shaped to engage the frusto-conical outer surface of the first leg, and (b) a frusto-conical outer surface having a taper shaped to engage the frusto-conical inner surface of the shelf hole. Preferably, all engaging frusto-conical surfaces and holes are coaxial and cofrustal. Alternative tapered structures for the first and second legs and shelf hole may be provided.

Abstract: A container (24) for holding a stack of envelopes (122) includes pusher means (146) for pushing envelopes from a receiving zone (A) into a storage zone (B) past resiliently mounted flaps (132). The stack is supported on a support member (130) which is slidably and resiliently mounted in the container (24). A shaft (184) to which gear means (186, 188) are secured is rotatably mounted on the support member (130), the gear means (186,188) engaging with fixed rack means (180). A ratchet wheel (194) engageable by a pawl (200) is freely mounted on the shaft (184) which passes through a torsion spring the ends of which are respectively attached to the shaft (184) and the ratchet wheel (194). When the support member (130) is moved away from the flaps (132) torsion is built up in the spring since rotation of the ratchet wheel (194) is prevented, this torsion serving to urge the support member (130) back towards the flaps (132). The support member (130) is removable from the container (24) together with the stack.

Abstract: A gravity operated burner for particulate fuel. Fuel held in a hopper drops downwardly through a fuel tube to fall on an inclined chute. The chute feeds a shelf where burning takes place in a high heat zone. Material on the shelf stops unhindered flow of fuel down the chute.

Abstract: A method and system for detoxification of waste materials, comprising incineration of the waste materials followed by additional contaminant reduction steps. The waste material is separated into solid and liquid portions that are fed separately into a combustion chamber wherein they are exposed to a plasma arc torch to affect combustion, producing a gaseous emissions stream and an obsidian residue. The gaseous emissions stream passes through an emissions control unit to eliminate acid gases, metals, and particulates, producing a cleansed exhaust gas and an emissions residue. The emissions residue is passed through an electroplating unit to reclaim metals. The obsidian residue is pulverized and then treated by a chemical process, or passed through the electroplating unit, to reduce the concentration of unbound barium contained therein, producing an inert obsidian residue that is free of toxic levels of all contaminants.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extracting heat from a combustible material are disclosed which include the formation of a solid material strip of the combustible material, the formation of a series of spaced holes in the material strip, and the combustion of the material strip. The method and apparatus are particularly useful when a mixture of coal, clay, and lime is used as the combustible material, and the products of the combustion then include a structurally intact, solid residual strip composed substantially only of dehydrated clay and calcium sulfate, and a fluegas substantially free of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and micro fly-ash. Because of the stable and uniform combustion characteristic, it is also suitable for the co-combustion and reduction of most toxic and solid wastes into safe, recyclable residues.

Abstract: A metering and dibbing assembly for use in a dibber drill comprises a rotary feed section, inlet means for introducing seed at successive seed-retaining locations in the rotary feed section, a rotary dibber section having a plurality of dibber elements at least in part housed in radially disposed bores in the dibber section, and cam means operative to withdraw successive dibber elements to allow the transfer of seed from the feed section into the associated bores for these elements and thereafter to move the dibber elements in a radially outward movement so as to press the seed into the ground.

Abstract: A sewing apparatus is provided for sewing vehicular air bags. Each air bag includes first and second side panels and a main body panel extending therebetween. First and second sewing machines are provided for sewing the seams between the respective first and second side panels and the main body panel. The sewing apparatus comprises at least one rotatable template to which the air bag side panels are mounted. Rotation of the templates advances peripheral portions of the side panels into proximity to the sewing machine, while longitudinal side edges of the main body panel are simultaneously advanced into the sewing machine. The apparatus includes motors and/or air cylinders for moving the first and second sewing machines and the templates towards or away from one another, and for adjusting the relative elevation of the templates and air bag side panels relative to the sewing machines.

Abstract: Equipment for the automatic sewing of shoulder pads for clothing includes a support structure, a pair of sewing machines (18) which are slidable along the same line on the structure and have parallel vertical needles (18a), and an oscillator device (64) adapted for connection to a tool for clamping the pieces of cloth and the pad of the shoulder pad and capable of reciprocating rotation about an axis parallel to the line along which the sewing machines (18) slide, so as to effect the automatic sewing of the shoulder pad along a predetermined outline.

Abstract: A sewing system that is smaller and more simple in construction than the prior art. The cloth holding means and cloth clamping means are part of a X-Y-Z motion apparatus that is supported solely from the top arm of the sewing system frame.Because the spaced twin needles of the sewing system will be required to penetrate up to 14 layers of thick cloth in some anticipated applications, considerable rigidity and stability is imparted to the single needed clamp that supports the two needles by reciprocating the needle clamp with two symmetrically spaced needle bars. This minimizes canting of the needle clamp and bending of the needle bar, thereby assuring more uniform stitch lines and minimizes missed stitches.

Abstract: A sewing machine needle mounting device includes a grip portion and a needle engaging portion. A vertical hole is vertically passed through the engaging portion. The hole may be configured in two shapes. One preferred configuration is an inversed cone which includes a substantially vertically extending ledge to fit within a thread guide of a sewing machine needle. Another preferred configuration is an inversed hemicone to engage with a flat surface of the sewing machine needle. The invention is useful for mounting needles to needle bars of both domestic and industrial sewing machines.

Abstract: A multiple biased structural fabric and a method for making the same, are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, double biased structural farbic is produced using the novel method. Single biased fabric made up of structural yarns held together by secondary yarns is fed through a folding machine. The single biased fabric folded onto itself in the folding machine presents two layers of single biased fabric in the form of a double biased fabric. This fabric is then fed to a stitching machine. The stitching machine knits or sews the two layers of fabric together to produce the double biased fabric of the instant invention.

Abstract: A low drag nose assembly for use with an acoustic homing torpedo in an aqus environment has at least one planar array mounted in the slanting side of a substantially conical support member and provides a plurality of preformed sonar beams which display an azimuth selectively extending from fore to aft simultaneously.

Abstract: A towing release system provides an improved user-actuated quick-release towing device for use in water sports, and comprises a wire bail member for installation into the leading edge of a water sports implement such as a kneeboard, and a separate receiver element for installation on the towline near the towline handle. The wire bail member includes a bar portion releasably engageable into a complementary rearward-oriented slot portion on the bottom side of the receiver element. Thus, the water sports implement rider can initially ride through the water without having to bear the pulling force of the towline, and can later release the receiver element connection from the wire bail member by manually pulling rearward and upward on the towline handle, to continue his ride in the traditional manner.

Abstract: A U-shaped locking element having parallel extending ends is provided for selectively locking a raisable steering mast of a small watercraft in an upright position for servicing and maintaining the engine. The raisable steering mast is pivotally connected to a mounting transversely secured to the hull of the watercraft for movement between an upright position and a substantially horizontal lower position. The locking element is pivotally connected to a lug on the mounting for movement between a locked position, wherein the locking element engages with the steering mast while it is in the upright position to lock the steering mast in that position, and an unlocked position. At least one torsional spring is provided to urge the steering mast upward and thereby assist in raising the steering mast so that it can be locked in its upright position.

Abstract: A supporting strut for a hydrofoil type of watercraft that also incorporates a water inlet for a jet propulsion unit. In accordance with the invention, the strut has a generally triangular configuration and a smooth transition from the lower water inlet end to at least the water level so as to reduce turbulence and improve performance.

Abstract: A boat hull having a bow, an underside and also including at least one transverse step extending at least partly across the hull underside. The boat hull is characterized in the provision of a venting tube which extends from the transverse step substantially adjacent or contiguous with the hull underside to form an outlet adjacent to the bow. Suitably the venting tube does not communicate with the interior part of the hull and also the venting tube defines at least partly the longitudinal axis of a keel of the boat hull.

Abstract: A combination steering console and refreshment center for a pontoon boat. The console includes a first face on which a steering wheel is mounted and a second opposed face. The upper portion of the second face is provided with an opening that is enclosed by a hinged cover which is movable from a closed position to a generally horizontal open position. A horizontal serving counter is disposed in the housing and is formed with a plurality of wells; one of the wells can constitute a sink, a second well can constitute a cooler and the third well can serve as a bottle rack. A generally vertical backsplash extends upwardly from the rear edge of the counter and a removable, flexible curtain joins the backsplash with the upper wall of the console. By disengaging the curtain, access can be had to equipment located behind the first face of the console.

Abstract: An antenna clamp comprises complementary halves configured to fit onto the mast and tip of a vehicle antenna to hold the cord of a banner-like object. A cap-like structure is pressed over the assemblage to hold it in place and is itself held frictionally and/or by securing elements. The antenna clamp is designed to swivel with the wind and have no effect on antenna or reception. It will not come off at random but can be removed only when intended.

Abstract: A brake wear indicator for an air brake system that includes an actuator having a diaphragm adapted to move within the actuator in response to air pressure, and a push rod mechanically coupled to the diaphragm and extending from the actuator through an opening in the actuator wall. The brake wear indicator comprises marking means having a generally cylindrical outer surface, a longitudinal axis, a distance indicator on the outer surface, and means for securing the marking means to the push rod within the opening. The marking means thereby provides a visual indication of the position of the push rod along such axis at the opening. In a preferred embodiment, the marking means comprises a tubular member having an internal diameter large enough to accommodate the push rod, and an outside diameter small enough to permit the tubular member to move through the opening, and a flange having an outside diameter too large to fit through the opening. An indicator formed integrally with the push rod is also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein is a resin composition sprinkling mechanism useful in the production of a fiber reinforced resinous molding material, the sprinkling mechanism employing a transfer roller which is resiliently abutted against a sprinkling roller rotating in a fixed position to sprinkle completely in finely divided form a liquid resin composition being transferred along the surface of the transfer roller, thereby permitting to produce continuously a fiber reinforced resinous molding material of uniform quality.

Abstract: A developing apparatus using a bicomponent developing material is composed of a toner and a magnetic carrier. Between a developing roller for forming a magnetic brush and a stirring member disposed adjacent the developing roller for stirring the developing material, a flat plate-shaped stirring aiding plate is positioned with spaces defined above and below the stirring aiding plate. The stirring member transports developing material toward the developing roller and stirring aiding plate. The developing material is moved by the developing roller toward the stirring member and stirring aiding plate. In this way, the developing material is allowed to flow in separate streams through the spaces between the developing roller and the stirring aiding plate, and between the stirring member and the stirring aiding plate. This permits uniform distribution of toner concentration on the developing roller along the axis thereof in order to improve the image.

Abstract: A treatment apparatus used in manufacturing processes for semiconductor devices and the like, in which substrates are treated by means of a reaction gas. An inner tube, which is coaxially disposed in a reaction tube, defines a reaction region surrounding the substrates to be treated. The inner tube has a number of perforations in its wall, by means of which the inside and outside of the reaction region communicate with each other. During reaction treatment, the reaction gas is supplied to the reaction region, while a cleaning gas is supplied to the region outside the reaction region. Both these gases are discharged through a common exhaust pipe. The flows of the reaction gas and the cleaning gas are controlled so that the pressure inside the reaction region is higher than the pressure outside the region. As the cleaning gas is supplied, production and adhesion of reaction compound particles on the inner surface of the reaction tube is prevented.

Abstract: A thin film forming apparatus includes, in addition to a material gas nozzle, a control gas nozzle for jetting a control gas flow which encircles a material gas flow jetted from the material gas nozzle against a substrate supported in a reaction chamber, so as to shape the material gas flow into the form of a beam.

Abstract: An apparatus for synthesizing diamond, which comprises a reaction chamber, a means for supplying to the reaction chamber a gas mixture comprising a hydrogen gas and an organic compound decomposable by a plasma to form a diamond or a gas mixture comprising a hydrogen gas, an inert gas and said organic compound, a means of conducting a microwave of frequency larger than 300 MHz to the reaction chamber to generate a microwave plasma in the gas mixture and a substrate held by a substrate holder to locate in the microwave plasma and on which diamond is to be formed, wherein the microwave conducting means is designed to introduce the microwave to the reaction chamber from a plurality of directions.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing thin film materials in a plasma deposit process. An enclosure is provided including a plasma zone. The apparatus removes non-deposited, residual gaseous reagents from the enclosure after heating the plasma zone for a predetermined time. An airtight chamber surrounds the enclosure and is kept at a pressure lower than the pressure within the enclosure. A screen is provided for directing heat to the enclosure, while maintaining the chamber walls at a lower temperature. In one embodiment of the invention, metal bellows are provided to apply a substrate support plate against a side wall of the enclosure sealing the substrate support with one of the side walls of the enclosure.

Abstract: In an apparatus for forming a deposited film on a substrate by the hybrid excitation chemical vapor deposition method, said apparatus comprising a substantially enclosed reaction vessel having means for holding said substrate thereon, a plasma generating means and means for irradiating light through a light introducing window provided with said reaction vessel to the surface of said substrate in said reaction vessel; the improvement that at least part of the circumferential side wall of said reaction vessel is hermetically constituted by an insulating member having an external cathode electrode member on the outer surface thereof, said external cathode electrode member being electrically connected to a high frequency power source, an internal electrode member to serve as the anode is installed in said reaction vessel at a position opposite to said external cathode electrode member, said internal electrode member being electrically grounded, said means for holding the substrate is positioned below said interna

Abstract: The ventilated cage and rack system is provided having a plurality of shelves which act as air plenums for conveying air to a plurality of predetermined air positions within the ventilated rack. At least one cage is provided for housing at least one animal therein, the cage is a cage level barrier having a gas impermeable portion having upstanding sidewalls and a filter bonnet positioned on the sidewall. The plenum shelf removes air disposed at the filter bonnet.

Abstract: A pet refuge is disclosed which may be installed in a window opening. The pet refuge includes a projecting enclosure which extends into the outdoors and which is partially constructed of screening material to form a protected pet dwelling space. This allows a pet animal to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the out of doors. In a region adjacent the window opening, the projecting enclosure has a closed threshold wall which seals the protected pet dwelling space with respect to the indoors. The closed threshold wall includes a door which is openable at will by the pet to permit the pet to pass between the indoors and the protected pet dwelling space within the screened enclosure. Thus, the indoor area is sealed with respect to the outdoor area so as to prevent loss of heat or air conditioning from the indoor area while preventing entry of outside elements, such as wind, rain, drafts, dust, or the like, into the indoor area.

Abstract: A liquid and solid dispenser apparatus and method having a motor, a timer, a feed dispenser and a scent dispenser. The liquid dispenser of one embodiment utilizes suction created on the hollow motor shaft and a hollow shaft extension, extending into a scent dispenser filled with scent, once the outlets begin to spin by way of operation of the motor and the motor shaft, so that centrifugal force dispenses scent from the outlets and draws the fluid through the shaft. As a result, scent is deposited on feed which are both dispersed at the same time. Another embodiment utilizes a torus shaped ring for containing scent attached to the top of the motor shaft, thereby eliminating the shaft extension. As the torus shaped dispenser is rotated the scent is mixed and is dispersed through flow plugs. Depending on the size of the removable attachable flow plugs used, more or less scent can be disbursed by this method.

Abstract: A vacuum-formed instant/disposable bird feeder for dispensing seeds into both sides of the feeder tray using a diverter projecting into the seed reservoir as shown in particular in FIG. 4 is disclosed. A controlled flow of the seed is achieved by the diverter and by adjusting the distance between the bottom of the filling spout and the feeder tray.

Abstract: A combustion apparatus for staged combustion inside the Morison tube of a firetube boiler for lowering the concentration of NO.sub.x in the exhaust gases. Combustion occurs in a first and second stage, the first stage being sub-stoichiometric combustion and the second stage being above-stoichiometric combustion. In two embodiments of the combustion apparatus, the first stage combustion occurs directly adjacent the inlet end of the boiler furnace and the second stage combustion occurs inside the boiler furnace which acts as a combustion apparatus. In other embodiments of the combustion apparatus, both the first and second stage combustion occur inside the boiler furnace which acts as a combustion apparatus. Swirling and/or cyclonic combustion is utilized in the first and second stages of the combustion apparatus. There is provided heat exchange means surrounding and extending substantially throughout the axial length of the combustion chamber, i.e.

Abstract: A steam generator includes a vertically elongated housing. A horizontal tube plate and a U-shaped tube bundle are disposed in the housing. The tube bundle has mutually spaced apart legs defining an intermediate space therebetween and tube ends disposed in the tube plate. The tube plate has a horizontal blow-down line formed therein. The tube plate has holes formed therein leading from the blow-down line into the intermediate space.

Abstract: In a steam generation system in which cold water is introduced into steam as an incident of equipment start-up, condensation shock is substantially reduced by having a diffusion plate in a generator discharge line leading to the steam conduit. The diffusion plate breaks up the flow of water into a plurality of steams thereby substantially increasing the surface area of the water to provide enhanced heat transfer and reduced condensation shock.

Abstract: In an air-cooled internal combustion engine with one or more cylinder banks, a cooling-air blower and an intercooler for the air charge, the intercooler--as seen in the flow direction of the cooling-air--is placed directly in front of the cylinder bank, i.e. preferably over its entire length. The intercooler is subject to the full stream of cooling-air passing through the cylinder bank. A comparison of conventional designs and the arrangement described by the invention shows that the power requirements of the blower are reduced by as much as 15% in conventional assemblies, and by even 20% in special-purpose vehicles as described below.