Abstract: An implantable cardiac defibrillator employing a switched capacitor filter stage having charge steering resistors connected in series with corresponding switched capacitors that are coupled to a sensitive node of an operational amplifier. The stored channel charges in associated switches when they are turned off are directed away from the sensitive node. The switches associated with the switched capacitors are operated by control signals having a generally trapezoidal shaped waveform so as to slowly turn off the same, thereby reducing clock feedthrough and charge injection induced offset voltage on the output of the operational amplifier.

Abstract: An electromagnetic energy pulse emitter is disclosed for applying electromagnetic pulses in the frequency range of 2 to 16 hertz to acupuncture points on a patient. The device comprises a transformer and an oscillator for producing electrical pulses of the appropriate frequency and a pair of transducers to produce an electromagnetic pulse responsive to the electrical pulses. Each transducer comprises a primary coil and a secondary coil electrically connected in series thereto, and aligned therewith along the central axis thereof to produce a relatively linear pulse directed along the axis thereof.

Abstract: An improved transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) involving a microcurrent (typically 25 to 900 microamps) monophase D.C. carrier signal (typically 10,000 to 19,000 Hz, preferably 15,000 Hz) that is modulated on and off in time (typically at 0.3 Hz up to 10,000 Hz, preferably 9.125 Hz followed by 292 Hz) and further inverted about every second by reversing the polarity of the signal at the electrodes. Such a device has been found to be useful in alleviating pain very rapidly.

Abstract: An assembly useful in conjunction with a signal transmission means for the measurement of a compositional parameter of the blood of a patient is disclosed. This assembly comprises a housing adapted and sized to be located outside the body of a patient and having a fluid flow passage therethrough into which blood from the patient is passed from a hollow tube, the fluid flow passage being defined by a wall which is substantially impermeable to blood, the housing being adapted to be removeably secured to a signal transmission system such that the housing is capable of being removed from the signal transmission system without disrupting the fluid flow passage; and a sensing element located in the housing in or near the fluid flow passage for providing a signal directly to the signal transmission system in response to a compositional parameter of blood located in the fluid flow passage.

Abstract: The highly conductive hydrogels of this invention are comprised of a cohesive uniform mixture of poly(vinyl pyrrolidone), a viscosity-enhancing hydrophilic polymer, and an effective amount of an electrolyte. This polymeric mixture which is crosslinked by exposure to radiant energy provides a gel-like solid which is sufficiently tacky and adhesive to adhere to the subjects' skin and yet is substantially non-stringy and non-aggressive such that the use of such hydrogel imparts less discomfort to the user. In addition, the consumer utilizing the product of this invention would not experience the objectionable sticky, stringy sensation associated with existing conductive adhesive gels.

Abstract: Device construction facilitating the visibility of a device when inserted into a body being subjected to magnetic resonance imaging having a member adapted to be inserted into the body. The member carries material exhibiting a characteristic under magnetic resonance imaging which differs substantially from that of the body so that the visibility of the member under magnetic resonance imaging is substantially enhanced.Method for imaging foreign objects in a body having tissue by the use of magnetic resonance imaging and x-ray imaging. The method comprises the steps of causing the foreign object to carry at least one material causing the foreign object to exhibit a characteristic under magnetic resonance imaging which differs from the characteristic of the tissue of the body to enhance the visibility of the foreign object when positioned in the body and also to exhibit a characteristic under x-ray imaging. The foreign object is inserted into the body.

Abstract: A Doppler blood flow system and method in which an ultrasonic wave is reflected off of red blood cells in blood flowing in tubing. The reflected ultrasonic wave is digitally processed in the frequency domain. The flow rate of the blood is directly related to the average frequency of the Doppler signal. Because the Doppler blood flow system calculates flow rate solely on the basis of frequency, a special case exists at zero rate of flow where the received signal is not a valid Doppler flow signal, but rather purely noise. The noise at zero flow rate is random and will not have an average frequency which is unique to zero flow. The Doppler blood flow system and method must invoke a special case determination of when a zero flow condition exists in order to accurately provide a blood flow rate. The system utilizes a method of determining the rate of flow of a fluid containing particles flowing through a tube. An ultrasonic signal is transmitted through the tube at an oblique angle thereto.

Abstract: A method and computerized system for ECG data review and analysis are provided. In preferred embodiments, a transformation is performed on beat data and the transformed data are categorized into beat "bins." The clinician/user may select sensitivity to vary the number of bins created by the system. Once beats are preliminarily assigned to bins by the system, the clinician/user may review beats by bin and reassigned beats as desired. In preferred embodiments, recategorization is accomplished by "dragging" a beat to a new bin with the aid of a pointing device or "mouse." In preferred embodiments, a superimposition mode allows dynamic review of beat graphs with automatic detection, color coding, and optional pause at abnormal beats. Audio information is also preferably provided to aid the clinician/user in detecting abnormal beats. A P-wave marker capability is also provided to give a constant reference point during beat review in the superimposition mode.

Abstract: Seismic techniques and principles are used to provide a noninvasive method and apparatus for assessing selective cardiac performance by detecting compression waves generated by heart muscle function. An analog signal is generated by detecting compression waves in the range of 0.025 Hz to about 800 Hz at an exterior surface of a subject's body by an accelerometer having a sensitivity of one (1) micro inch at one (1) Hz. Compression waves at frequencies above about 50 Hz are eliminated from the analog signal and then single full-cycle functions of the heart muscle are selected from a series of such cycles making up the analog signal. The selected single cycles may be averaged and waveform distortion may be removed from the averaged signal. Total energy level of the compression wave may be calculated and then the averaged signal may be displayed for visual analysis of a compression wave cycle representative of the muscle function of the heart.

Abstract: A monitor for monitoring motion wherein a light source is positioned a distance from a light conductor and the distance between the light source and the light conductor is varied in response to motion. The light received by the light conductor is used to provide output indications indicative of the monitored motion.

Abstract: A non-invasive, non-irradiating, simple and inexpensive method of confirming suspected bone fractures wherein intrasonic vibration is induced in and about the bone near the typically inflamed area. A protective retraction response is elicited in substantially all cases where a fracture is in fact present while a false positive is only rarely observed.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for performing fine-needle aspiration biopsies are disclosed. Each method and apparatus includes a needle having an opening which can be occluded during both the penetration and withdrawal stages of the aspiration cycle. After penetration of the target area, the needle is reciprocated a predetermined number of times determined by the desired cytological sample yield. The needle is unoccluded during the reciprocation phase of the cycle. Both manual and automatic apparatus for performing the fine-needle aspiration biopsy procedures in accordance with the disclosed method are disclosed. Numerous sheath configurations for various biopsy applications are illustrated, including those applicable to prostate and breast or other soft tissue biopsies and for use in conjunction with ultrasonic transducers. Alternative needle configurations are disclosed to improve sample yield, reduce coring and minimize needle fouling.

Abstract: An apparatus which includes a bladder element (10) which is at least partially filled with fluid, a belt-like element (12) which holds the bladder against the patient's abdomen with some pressure, and a pressure monitoring device (18) which is connected to the bladder (10) to detect changes in the pressure of the fluid in the bladder (10) as the abdomen hardens due to uterine contractions.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the control and prevention of bruxing (nocturnal teeth grinding) which comprises a sound generating means affixed to the jaw of the user, an electronic control means to "read" electrical impedance variations within said sound generating means caused by bruxing and to activate an alarm when bruxing occurs. Said apparatus utilizes the principle of bone conduction wherein sonic loading of said sound generating means differs between the open-jaw and the closed-jaw states. The alarm develops a conditioned reflex in the user such that after the first few alarms incident to bruxing the user does not awaken but merely reacts by relaxing the jaw when the alarm occurs.

Abstract: A helix (10) is defined by two lengths of multistrand wire (14) each surrounded by flexible, biocompatible insulation (18). A silicon elastic sheath (30) surrounds the helix and extends to a terminal end of the electrode. At the terminal end, a portion of the wire is wrapped around a periphery of the sheath to define a tissue contacting surface (34). A shaft (42) of a polypropylene anchor (40) is inserted into a hollow core (20) of the helix and thermally deformed into mechanical engagement with the helix. The anchor has a plurality of polypropylene tines or barbs (44) which firmly engage the tissue within which it is inserted but which yield for electrode removal without ripping the tissue.

Abstract: A device and method for intravaginal, barrier-type prevention of conception and infection by sexually-transmitted diseases based upon a barrier-type device including a flexible cervical dome having a continuous fornical rim defining an opening into the dome and a continuous, annular, vaginal brim which circumscribes and is attached to the cervical dome at the fornical rim. The vaginal brim is reverse-folded from the fornical rim, and has a dimension which continuously increases with circumferential symmetry from an anterior vaginal extension of the brim to a posterior vaginal extension of the brim which is diametrically opposite the anterior vaginal extension. The fornical rim is characterized in having a lip which extends inwardly from the opening toward the centerline of the dome. The brim has a curvature in a direction away from the dome.

Abstract: The present invention preferably relates to a smoking article which is capable of producing substantial quantities of aerosol, both initially and over the useful life of the product, without significant thermal degradation of the aerosol former and without the presence of substantial pyrolysis or incomplete combustion products or sidestream aerosol.The article of the present invention is able to provide the user with the sensations and benefits of cigarette smoking without the substantial combustion products produced by burning tobacco in a conventional cigarette. In addition, the article may be made virtually ashless so that the user does not have to remove any ash during use.Preferred embodiments of the present smoking article comprise a short combustible carbonaceous fuel element, a heat stable, preferably particulate alumina, substrate bearing an aerosol forming substance, an efficient insulating means, and a relatively long mouthend piece.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for processing extruded tobacco-containing materials as they are continuously extruded by applying a powdery material to the surface of the extrudate, optionally wiping the coated extruded material in order to smear or embed the powdery materials along and into the surface of the extruded material. The powdery material may be a flavorant or other additive materials modifying the characteristics of the extruded material. The invention is useful particularly for use in processing foamed, extruded materials into smoking articles which can be used with conventional cigarette maker equipment to produce large quantities of foamed, extruded tobacco-containing smoking articles having properties substantially equivalent to those of a conventional cigarette.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair winding device for taking up and winding on hair strands. A hair winding rod (1), consists of two parts (2, 3) connected with each other in an articulated manner. At least one foil sheet is attached to the rod foaming protective foils (3, 4) which are impermeable to the waving fluid secured to each of the both parts of the hair winding rod to produce a root permanent wave. Those protective foils project by a considerable length transversely to the longitudinal axis of the hair winding rod.

Abstract: In a vanity case including a receptacle, a cover hinged with the receptacle and latch members for maintaining the cover in a closed position, a push piece is provided which is slidably movable along the longitudinal direction of the vanity case. The push piece has a center opening and an arm swingably connected to a rear wall defining the center opening, the arm having a portion extending forwardly from the rear wall and adjacent at least one of the receptacle and cover in the closed position. A stationary abutment is provided for, upon rearward movement of the push piece, abutting against the arm and causing it to swing relative to the rear wall with the front portion of the arm moving in the center opening, thereby forcing the receptacle and cover away from each other.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning delivery probes used for dispensing protein-containing reagents. The apparatus includes: a bath of a cleaning solution for a protein-containing reagent; a device for lowering the probe into the cleaning solution for aspirating cleaning solution into the probe and for coating the outside of the probe; a device for raising the probe from the cleaning solution; a device for forcing primer liquid through the probe for expelling aspirated cleaning solution followed by primer liquid from the probe for washing the inside of the probe; and a device for deflecting cleaning solution and primer liquid expelled from the probe onto the outside of the probe for washing the outside of the probe.

Abstract: A wetsuit washer shaped like a coat hanger, but having a second horizontal member on which the wetsuit is hung, has a hollow construction to permit water to spray from it while the wetsuit is hanging on it. The lower horizontal arm is inside the wetsuit and spray washes that portion of the wetsuit, and the top arm of the coat hanger extends above the shoulders of the wetsuit and directs a spray of water downwardly over the outside of the wetsuit. To prevent excessive splattering, a shroud is placed over the top arm and over the wetsuit. The wetsuit washer does not require a shower chamber, and it can be readily transported and used under field conditions so long as a water hose is available.

Abstract: An automatic umbrella includes a plurality of ribs respectively pivotally secured to a plurality of ferrules respectively mounted or held on a telescopic central shaft, an opening tensioning spring formed in the central shaft for opening the umbrella, and at least a retraction restoring spring for closing the umbrella, in which a lower ferrule pivotally connecting one of the ribs is engageable with a hook portion of a controller formed in the grip when closing the umbrella for stably retaining the umbrella ribs especially when folded.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the opening and closing of a channel for a liquid is arranged such that a liquid channel is closed by causing a controller to control one heat absorbing and generating part of a cooling/heating element to execute heat absorption and cooling a heat transmitting element to solidify the liquid in the channel. The apparatus is also arrangement such that the channel is opened first by causing the controller to control the same heat absorbing and generating part to execute heat generation and heating the heat transmitting element to melt the liquid solidified in the channel. A method of controlling the opening and closing of a channel according to the invention includes the steps of: solidifying a liquid in a channel by cooling it from the outside to close the channel; and opening the channel thus closed by melting the liquid solidified in the channel by the application of heat.

Abstract: The thermal fuse valve (10, 110) is disposed within a passage (14, 114) of the wheel rim (12, 112). The thermal fuse valve (10, 110) includes a retention mechanism (22, 122) which engages a complementary-shaped retention mechanism (13, 113) of the passage (14, 114) such that the thermal fuse valve (10, 110) is disposed stationary relative to the passage (14, 114). The thermal fuse valve (10, 110) comprises a fuse body (20, 120) joined with a sealing fuse plug (30, 130) by way of a fusible material (40, 140). The fuse body (20, 120) includes a central opening (24, 24A, 124) receiving an axial extension (34, 134) of said sealing plug (10, 110). A seal (50, 150) is disposed about the perimeter of the sealing fuse plug (30, 130) in order to retain pressurized fluid within the tire, the pressurized fluid communicating with the central opening (24, 24A, 124) and acting upon the extension ( 34, 134) of the sealing fuse plug (30, 130).

Abstract: A moisture-responsive valve assembly includes a housing having a moisture-swellable body to swell in volume in response to soil moisture, and a bi-stable snap-action device for controlling the valve in response to the volume of the moisture-swellable body. The valve assembly further includes a damped delay mechanism effective to close the valve after it has been open for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A fuel cut valve generally comprises a valve housing mounted on an interior of a fuel tank. A hollow passage means is provided for establishing gas communication between the interior of the valve housing and a vent line connected to an engine induction system. The hollow passage means defines a gaseous fuel passage extending horizontally through the housing so that the vent line can be oriented in horizontal alignment to be connected with the hollow passage means.

Abstract: A first coupling (51) and a second coupling (52) composing a quick-acting coupling (26) are respectively provided with check valve bodies (54)(154) and non-spill valve bodies (55)(155). When both the couplings (51)(52) are manipulated for the disconnection thereof, a leak of liquid is adapted to be prevented by means of the respective check valve bodies (54)(154) as well as a spill of liquid is adapted to be prevented by means of the non-spill valve bodies (55)(155). The respective non-spill valve bodies (55)(155) are fitted slidably inside respective non-spill valve port surfaces (71)(171) so as to carry out a liquid sealing respectively. Further, at the time of disconnecting manipulation of the coupling (26), a volume of the liquid phase portion within a non-spill valve casing chamber (63) is adapted to be increased by the movement of a non-spill valve casing (56) in which the first non-spill valve body (55) is fitted.

Abstract: A full opening sleeve valve device with check valve for controlling fluid flow through a line pipe or the like. The valve device has a housing, and a flow passageway extends through the housing and terminates at opposed ends thereof. The opposed ends of the housing passageway can be connected to the confronting ends of a pipe line. A bore extends through the housing and a flow control sleeve is rotatably received within the bore and sealingly engaging the peripheral wall surface of the bore. The sleeve has opposed ports that can be selectively rotated into registry with the flow passageways to align the ports with the passageway whereupon unrestricted flow can occur through the valve device. The check valve is a movable wall section of the sleeve and forms a closure member for a sleeve port and cooperates with the bore to form a check valve.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in an automated liquid combination and transport system including one or more injectors for injecting liquid additives from various reservoirs into a primary liquid, including a frame having a front, a back and opposing sides. The frame has support columns for supporting the injectors on it. A tank connected to the frame is connected to a tubular input manifold mounted on the frame for carrying the primary liquid and liquid additives into the tank. The input manifold has a plurality of inlets spaced axially of the manifold which may be connected to the injectors which inject liquid additives from the reservoirs into the input manifold through its inlets. The input manifold extends generally side-to-side of the frame and is disposed with its inlets facing generally forwardly with respect to the frame so that its inlets are accessible from the front of the frame.

Abstract: A wall-mount faucet assembly has a wall fitting adapted to be recessed in a wall and having an externally threaded stem projecting from the wall centered on an axis and formed with hot- and cold-water outlet ports. This fitting is formed with hot- and cold-water inlet ports behind the wall. A mixing faucet having an internally threaded collar engageable with the stem is rotatable thereon for axially displacing the faucet on the fitting. The faucet is formed in the collar with hot- and cold-water inlets connected in the fitting to the outlet ports. An adapter engaged in the collar between the faucet and the fitting has hot- and cold-water passages with upstream ends at the respective outlet ports and downstream ends at the respective inlets. The downstream ends are concentric such that the inlets connect thereto in any angular position of the faucet on the fitting.

Abstract: A fuel dispenser catchment box has a metal casing with an outwardly extending flange for attaching a dispenser housing and an inwardly extending flange for supporting a non-metallic closure member to close the bottom thereof. The closure member is removable and has apertures and seals for entry into the casing of a fuel supply line and an auxiliary line. The seals contain any fuel spillage in the closure member and prevent contamination of the ground, while removal of the closure member enables inspection of the fuel supply line beneath the fuel dispenser catchment box when necessary. A support clamp stabilizes the fuel supply line and an attached shut-off valve.

Abstract: A check valve with a reduced hold-open pressure includes a biasing device, such as a spring, directly connected to a pivoting clapper at one end and to the valve body at the other end. No intervening pivoting links are used between the spring and the clapper. Preferably, the clapper is connected only by being pivoted to the valve body and by the spring connecting it to the valve body.

Abstract: A coupling for a pressure or vacuum fluid system having a bowl and filter head (10, 26) that connect together by relative rotation to engage bayonet coupling formations (32, 34, 94) thereof. When connected together the bowl (10) and filter head (26) have outer walls (16, 104) overlapping with an intervening seal (22) therebetween. A pressure relief valve (38) is provided in one of the members (10). A latch (36, 108) engages at an angular position of said members (10, 26) where the bayonet coupling is established to prevent relative rotation of said members (10, 26) and is prevented from engagement at other angular positions. The latch (36) is decoupled from the valve (38) when in its engaged state but is operatively coupled to the valve (38) when in a disengaged state to open said valve (38), fluid flow therethrough providing an audible warning when a pressure differental exists across the valve (38).

Abstract: In a gas mixing apparatus for the generation of a continuous stream of a gas mixture a carrier gas line is in communication with a collector to which a carrier gas supply line and component gas supply lines are connected of which each includes a mass flow regulator and a three-way valve with an output in communication with the collector and a first inlet connected to the respective mass flow regulator and a second input in communication with the carrier gas supply line. The second inputs to the three-way valves are always open so that carrier gas is always permitted to flow through the valves for rapid response to flow changes through the valves first inlet.

Abstract: A disconnection apparatus (88) comprises two disconnect members (12,14) which are interfaced to define a continuous channel (28,29) extends therethrough, and two cylindrical cartridges (84,86) slidably disposed in the channel (28,29). The channel (28,29) intersects two flow paths (70,72) formed in the disconnect members (12,14). The cartridges (84,86) are positionable in the channel (28,29) to block both flow paths (70,72) and are operative to re-direct fluid in order to prevent leakage when the members (12,14) are disconnected.

Abstract: A brake bleeder check valve comprising an elongated bleeder valve body to seat in the bleeder valve recess of a wheel brake housing of a hydraulic brake system for vehicles, to seal the bleeder valve recess closed until the bleeder valve body is loosened for the purpose of bleeding air from the hydraulic lines. An inlet aperture is sealed off from hydraulic fluid in the brake system when the valve body is tightened and fully seated in a bleeder valve recess. A hemi-spherical check valve seat is provided between first and, second passageways of the valve, and a ball check valve is positioned in the larger diameter first passageway together with a coiled compression spring to normally bias the ball check valve to the check valve closed position.

Abstract: A diverter valve assembly for a sanitary fitting having a spindle, which operates the diverter valve and includes a shiftable valve cone which selectively diverts water to the various outlet points, is disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-port valve internally supports a rotatable trunnion having an elbow passage between a nozzle portion of the trunnion and a lower end outlet that communicates with a test port of the valve body. The outer end of the nozzle has an axially reciprocable hollow seal piston with a seal support ring whose outer face is formed with an endless groove to receive an O-ring. An actuating shaft is coaxially mounted in an upper end of the trunnion and has a lower end with an eccentric pin engaged in a slot of the seal piston to reciprocate the seal piston into and out of sealing registration around a port selected by rotation of the trunnion. External ends of the actuating shaft and trunnion are respectively drivably coupled to a coaxial sprocket wheel and geneva wheel. A housing on top of the valve contains an input rotor fitted with a cam and a drive roller for engaging radial slots of the geneva wheel alternately with cam engagement of the dwell notches of the geneva wheel.

Abstract: A throttling valve that has an outer ring unit having a plurality of superimposed cylindrical shaped outer throttling rings that define a series of annular passages between the rings. An inner ring unit also having a plurality of superimposed cylindrical shaped inner throttling rings is adapted to movably support the inner rings within the annular passages to establish elongated flow orifices between the adjacent surfaces of the rings. The geometry of each orifice is arranged so that the fluid in transit remains attached to the control surfaces of each orifice and to insure that the static pressure along the length of the orifice remains above the dynamic pressure. The tip region of each orifice is provided with a diverging flow section to further insure quiet performance along the entire length of the orifice.

Abstract: A high performance composite hose having enhanced durability, reliability and longevity for use in high pressure, high temperature and/or vibrational environments such as turbocharged truck, bus, automobile, marine and generating engines. The composite hose comprises one or more plies of balanced fabric having a high performance elastomer adhered to the inner and outer surfaces of each fabric ply. The balanced fabric is formed as woven sheets from filament yarns resistant to high temperatures. Balanced fabric sheets are sectioned at a predetermined angle to the filament yarns to form balanced fabric plies. The yarns of the balanced fabric plies are orientated at the predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the composite hose such that the composite hose has a predetermined longitudinal flexibility to compensate for stress effects resulting from high temperatures, high pressures and/or vibrations.

Abstract: A weft treatment system and method for removing a mispicked weft yarn from a weft path of a fluid jet loom of the type wherein a weft yarn from a weft supply member is introduced through a weft storage unit to a weft inserting nozzle to be picked. With this system and method, a mispicked weft yarn is detected when mispick occurs. Then, the operation of a cutter and weaving operation of the loom are stopped. Subsequently, the loom is reversely run to expose the mispicked weft yarn at the cloth fell of a woven fabric. More specifically, the weft winding arm is reversely rotated around the storage drum to unwind the weft yarn on the drum. The thus exposed mispicked weft yarn is drawn through the weft storage unit by a weft traction device disposed between the weft supply member and the weft storage unit.

Abstract: A device for removing an incorrectly inserted weft on a jet loom includes nozzles, a scissor locking device, and a suction device operated in response to signals from sensors sensing the position of the weft. The incorrectly inserted weft picking length is removed in the shape of an evolving loop in the direction towards the shed end side by a pull exerted on the whole subsequent picking length of the weft.

Abstract: In a weft insertion system of an air jet loom, a weft passage in the form of a U-shaped groove opening forwardly toward a cloth fell is formed by recesses of profiled reed dents, and sub-nozzles are arranged to direct auxiliary air jets into the weft passage. In order to obtain a desirable air stream in the weft passage, and to prevent a weft yarn from flying out of the passage, an upper edge of each recess, bordering the recess on the upper side, is inclined so that a distance from an axis of swing motion of the reed becomes gradually smaller toward the open end of the recess. Furthermore, an innermost edge of each recess is inclined so as to intersect at an angle with a straight line passing through the axis of swing motion.

Abstract: A papermakers' fabric, especially a forming fabric, for use on papermaking, cellulosic and similar machine, providing rigidity and wear resistance as well as an effective papermaking surface. The fabric has a papermaking surface in which single machine direction knuckles appear in a repeating diagonal pattern across the surface. An additional machine direction yarn passes between the single knuckles, over the two cross machine direction yarns and an additional cross machine direction yarn, on the papermaking surface thereby creating a machine direction knuckle between two single machine direction knuckles. An additional cross machine direction yarn is laced under the machine direction yarn knuckle on that surface.

Abstract: In a single-layer papermaking woven fabric of more than four shafts, auxiliary wefts each having a smaller diameter than that of the primary wefts are disposed between each of the primary wefts. Each of the auxiliary wefts is woven once into a repeating unit of a texture by a warp. Each auxiliary weft is placed by at least two other warps extending above two adjacent primary wefts. The auxiliary wefts are pushed or urged upwardly thereof by these at least two other warps in order to form a flat papermaking surface of the fabric, whereby wire marks on a paper are reduced.

Abstract: A sterilizing method is provided for use with a container filling machine having components defining passages through which a fluid product flows. In one method aspect, sterilizing steam is passed through the components unitl the components have been sterilized. As the system cools and the steam condenses, the system is pressurized with gas to prevent the internal pressure in the system from decreasing below the ambient atmospheric pressure. In a further method aspect, the sterilizing process is controlled in response to sensing the temperature of one or more of the components. In yet another aspect, a common source of sterilizing steam is provided for being directed into the product filling system and simultaneously into an associated process gas supply system to sterilize both systems generally concurrently in a single pass.

Abstract: In a method for filling bottles or other containrs under the influence of counterpressure by means of a filling unit, pressurized gas is led into the bottle after terminating the inflow of liquid, with the pressurized gas valve and liquid valve being closed and with a bypass of the gas return tube, and the liquid that thereby remains above the lower open tip of the gas return tube is expelled into a space having a lower pressure than exists in the bottle.

Abstract: The system includes a veneer lathe, a conveyor or apron (50) onto which the veneer from the lathe is initially directed, followed by a combination of an anvil roller (54) and a rotating clipper knife (62), which in turn is followed by a trash gate (72). The speed and rotation of the knife (62) is controlled such that the veneer material produced by operation of the lathe is first cut upon recognition of the start of random veneer and then again upon the recognition of the start of ribbon veneer. The trash gate (72) is controlled synchronously with the operation of the knife (62) such that the trash gate (72) is open up to the point in time where the veneer trash is cut from the remainder of the veneer material, at which point the trash gate (72) is closed.

Abstract: A rotator for crane-mounted working implements comprises a housing (7) swingably connectible with the tip of the crane via a joint, and a pivot shaft (8) connectible with the working implement and pivotal relative to said housing by means of at least one vane or flap (10) operating in a chamber and dividing said chamber into two operating chambers which can be supplied with, or evacuated of, hydraulic medium via two first ducts (12) provided in said housing, said pivot shaft including second hydraulic medium through-ducts (17, 17') opening into annular hollow spaces (16, 16') in a swivel connection (15) incorporated in said housing.