Abstract: A particle smoke generator having a gas turbine for combusting air and fu and for discharging heated exhaust combustion gases. A venturi tube conveys the heated exhaust gases into a low-pressure region away from the combustion means. A supply of particulate smoke material is joined to a supply tube for conducting the particulate smoke material from the supply to the venturi tube. In the venturi tube the particulate smoke material is deagglomerated by the exhaust gases. The deagglomerated particles and gases are diffused in a diffuser nozzle to generate smoke in the atmosphere.

Abstract: A tensioning ring comprising a ring with a plurality of roller balls disposed circumferentially around the inner circumference of the ring, and capable of accommodating an unshirred casing passing between the ring and a stuffing horn.

Abstract: An integrated process for treatment of wastewater from steam boiler clean operations, containing sodium nitrite and also usually heavy metal ions such as Cu, Fe, Pb, Cr, Cd, Zn and Ni, as well as suspended solids and sludge, to remove the nitrite, substantially reduce the amount of such metal ions and remove suspended solids and sludge in the treated wastewater. The process comprises adding sulfamic acid to the wastewater, particularly in about stoichiometric proportions with respect to sodium nitrite to form gaseous nitrogen. The reaction takes place at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. An alkali such as sodium hydroxide is added to the resulting solution in amount sufficient to raise the pH thereof to about 10, and precipitating the metal ions.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic material that contains a polymer including a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (I) and having a weight average molecular weight of no more than 30,000: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; Z represents the atomic group necessary to form a lactam ring, an oxazolidone ring or a pyrrolidone ring; A is a simple linkage, --CO--, --COO(CH.sub.2).sub.n or --CONR.sup.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.n where R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and n is an integer of 1-6. This photographic material experiences a minimum level of increase in fogging during rapid processing and produces image having improved sharpness and granularity.

Abstract: Thermoplastic copolymers having excellent tensile and heat resistance properties are obtained by copolymerization of a monovinyl aromatic monomer, an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride, an .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid, and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl ester of methacrylic acid. In a preferred embodiment, a styrene/maleic anhydride/methacrylic acid/methyl methacrylate random copolymer is prepared. Impact properties are improved by incorporation of an elastomer.

Abstract: An improved process is disclosed for the manufacture of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane by the vapor-phase reaction of 2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of an inorganic chromium (III) catalyst which includes co-feeding molecular chlorine to extend catalyst activity.

Abstract: A tool and corresponding method for removing folds and buckles in the matal of a propellant containment bag, in a round of ammunition, prior to the addition of explosive propellant. The tool includes a plurality of flexible fingers that are inserted into the propellant containment bag through the primer cap aperture. Once inside, the flexible fingers are expanded, pressing the propellant containment bag against the inside of the cartridge case. The tool is advanced to the far end of the propellant containment bag, thereby pulling taut the entire bag. The flexible fingers extend around the tail end of the projectile of the ammunition round, removing folds in the propellant containment bag that may interfere with the dispersion of propellant around the stabilizer fins or other features of the projectile's tail end, when propellant is subsequently added.

Abstract: An integrated Safe-Arm Device is an electrically activated, dual environm sensing mechanism which aligns a ball valve from a vented safe mode to a connected gas mode by sensing minimum sustained missile launch acceleration and minimum missile arming altitude prior to removing and setting various locks on the piston valve arming mechanism. The safing features have no stored energy and require the energy extracted from the environments to operate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining the position of an object, especially the position of a movable object in an industrial vessel. The position is determined by the use of two signals having a very large difference in their velocities, such as electromagnetic and acoustic waves. The object whose position is to be determined receives the electromagnetic signal, analyzes the electromagnetic signal, and, if appropriate, transmits an acoustic signal. In addition to the object containing an electromagnetic receiver and an acoustic transmitter, there is required an electromagnetic transmitter, three or more receivers to receive the acoustic signal from the object, and supporting equipment to process signals and log data. When the object transmits an acoustic signal, the acoustic receivers, which are in known positions in the vessel, receive the signal at different times depending on the distance of the object from each receiver.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct rabbiteye blueberry variety which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of Florida K and NC 1830 is provided. The new rabbiteye blueberry variety can be distinguished from all others by its low chilling requirement and its combination of late flowering with early ripening.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct rabbiteye blueberry variety which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of Florida 79-19 and Florida 79-27 is provided. The new rabbiteye blueberry variety can be distinguished from all others by its low chilling requirement, its early flowering, and its early ripening, and by its high-quality fruit that can be mechanically harvested for the fresh market.

Abstract: A new and novel F2 hybrid, large size nectarine tree from "Red Jim".times."May Glow", bearing fruit having yellow, lightly red flecked, very firm meaty flesh which does not cling strongly to very small stones at ripening about the last week in May to the first week in June, with a bright, nearly total red skin color.

Abstract: The new and distinct variety relates to a peach tree which has the following unique combination of desirable features:1. Production of fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality.2. Heavy and regular production of fruit with large size.3. Vigorous, upright growth.4. Fruit with firm white flesh, good storage and shipping quality.5. Production of fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color.6. Fruit ripening in the late maturity season.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct day neutral type strawberry variety named `PSI-130`. The new variety produces a relatively high fruit yield, comparable to that of the standard cultivar `Selva`. The variety is characterized by its medium sized, light colored fruit which is smoother and more conic than that of `Selva`. The fruit shelf life is comparable to that of the standard cultivars `Selva` and `Muir`. The plant is similar in appearance to `Selva`, yet slightly less vigorous.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Geranium plant, "Flame Delight" characterized by its cascading growth habit; its medium to large sized medium green foliage with little zoning, its abundant flowers and, its double, bright scarlet colored flowers and its heat tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Geranium plant, "Midnight Coral" characterized by its cascading growth habit; its medium-sized, dark green foliage with zoning, its abundant flowers and, its unique, double, bright coral colored flowers and its heat tolerance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Geranium Pelargonium.times.hortorum named Jubilee that possesses a flower color that is a unique combination of red-orange and watermelon shades, and is early flowering, floriferous, self-branching, and compact.

Abstract: This variety is characterized by a wiry plant habit which withstands abuse without damage. Its full flower head is slow to form and slow to shatter extending the shelf life. The variety roots easily, has free basal branching. Its compact, neat growth habit offers a unique flower form and presentation. The medium purple flower with a rich burgundy blotch contrasts nicely with the deep green foliage.

Abstract: The new variety is characterized by its wiry, but strong, controlled growth habit which enables it to stand upright without artificial support as well as its multitude of small blooms which are slow to shatter.

Abstract: A suction guide device for a dehumidifier is disclosed in which the suction guide member consists of an insertion section, an expanded section and a tapered section connecting the former two sections, and accommodates an evaporator, a condenser and a suction means therein.Further, the suction guide member is firmly secured at its front and rear ends unlike the case of the conventional device, and therefore the device according to the present invention prevents the vibrations and noise, and saves power consumption during the operation, thereby making the dehumidifier using the deivce of the prevent invention economical, useful and practical.Further, the discharged air from the holes of the tapered section is guided so that it passes close to the compressor, thereby contributing to the advantages mentioned above, because the air being discharged efficiently cools the compressor.

Abstract: .[.A method of.]. .Iadd.Apparatus for .Iaddend.machining a workpiece, which is rotatable about a first axis, by a tool pivotable about a second axis parallel to the first axis and drivable about a third axis perpendicular to the second axis. To allow the circumference of the workpiece to be machined off-center without the necessity of moving the first or the second axis transversely to the plane defined by these two axes, the workpiece and the tool are rotated or pivoted about the first .[.or.]. .Iadd.and .Iaddend.second .[.axis.]. .Iadd.axes.Iaddend., respectively, at the same time, in the same direction and at the same angular velocity and, simultaneously the second axis is displaced transversely to the first axis at such a velocity that the equation X.sup.2 =Y.sup.2 +A.sup.

Abstract: An optical system particularly for a laser beam printer comprising a semiconductor laser, a collimating lens, a cylindrical lens having curvature in the sub-scanning cross section, a deflector and anamorphic scanning lens system concentrating the light on a scanning plane. The anamorphic scanning lens system may have one to four lenses but has one lens with a convex toric surface facing the scanning plane. The anamorphic scanning lens system has stronger power in the sub-scanning cross section than in the main scanning cross section.

Abstract: That which is disclosed is carboxyl radical containing resin hair setting or hair spray compositions possessing improved adhesion to the hair and which are more readily removed from the hair due to the use of certain long chain amine functional neutralizing agents containing a hydrophilic radical in addition to the amine radical as well as a long chain hydrocarbon radical such as lauryamidopropyl dimethylamine, polyoxyethylene (10) octadecylamine or a mixture of ether amines of the formula R.sup.6 O(CH.sub.2).sub.3 NH.sub.2 where R is a hydrocarbon radical predominantly composed of C.sub.12 to C.sub.15 hydrocarbon radicals. Up to 40%, and preferably from 5% to 30%, of the moles of carboxyl radicals to be neutralized are neutralized with such a long chain amine and the remainder of the carboxyl radicals to be neutralized are neutralized with an amine or an alkanolamine such as aminomethyl propanol.

Abstract: A golf glove provided with seams extending lengthwise from the middle of the ring and little fingers along the back portion of the glove provided with a groove on each of the back sections of the thumb and index finger with a flexible material so as to provide wearer comfort while at the same time unfolding to the original shape after they are taken off.

Abstract: An absorbent headband is provided which includes a resilient inner frame and one or more absorbent outer covers. The outer cover is generally tubular, and closed at each end. The outer cover is provided with a slot for removably inserting the inner frame member into the interior of the outer cover. A method is provided for absorbing perspiration which includes the steps of providing a resilient inner member which is generally u-shaped, providing a tubular outer cover, inserting the inner member into the outer cover, and placing the headband on the head of the wearer. The method may also include the steps of removing the inner member from the outer cover and inserting it into a second outer cover which may be dry, or of a different color as desired.

Abstract: An outerwear garment having a highly unique design and display feature. The outerwear garment of a particular fabric material includes a plurality of parallel slits which form a plurality of strips of fabric within a visual area. A display panel is secured to the inside of the fabric material such that a depiction is positioned to correspond to the visual area and partially visible through the slits. The slits may be cut generally horizontally, vertically, or at an inclined angle. When the fabric material is wetted, the strips become distorted in various ways to reveal increased portions of the respective depictions within the respective visual areas. Multiple visual areas can be created on the garment to provide an unlimited number of different designs, patterns, textures, and visual effects.

Abstract: An inflatable liner for protective headgear comprising, in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a reinforced hollow strip for the reception and storage of fluid, the strip having a selected size so as to line the protective headgear and partially encircle a user's head, a reinforced hollow flap extension connected to the midsection of the strip so as to allow the fluid to flow freely therebetween, a valve for controlling the passage of fluid to and from the inflatable liner, and pockets for maintaining uniform inflation of the strip and flap extension.

Abstract: A transportable sanitizing device is equipped with a liquid dispenser, tissue dispenser and spray gun, generally. The sanitizing device is initiated by removal of the spray gun and dispersement of disinfectant about the perimeter of a toilet seat followed by the application of tissue about the same perimeter removing the disinfectant.