Abstract: Multiple discrete coax cables 1 comprising: corresponding signal wires 2 and corresponding ground wires 5 within corresponding sheaths 4, the sheaths 4 having external profiles 56 extending along the lengths of corresponding cables 1 constructed for passage through corresponding eyes 64 conforming to the profiles 56, the cables 1 are flexible independently, and wires 2, 5 extend without skew along the corresponding axes of the independently flexible cables 1 for connection to a corresponding housing block 16 of a connector assembly 6.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an MCM substrate product is manufactured in an additive process using multiple layers of a fluoropolymer composite material and copper. The copper layers are plated, and the fluoropolymer composite layers are laminated. A seeding process promotes reliable bonding between the fluoropolymer composite material and the plated copper. The use of the filled fluoropolymeric composite eliminates the need for a barrier metal layer between the insulation and the conductors. The MCM substrate device of the present invention may have multiple metal layers and multiple dielectric layers; four or five, or more, of each in a single structure would be easily achieved and is typical. The structure would include lead lines in separate mutually orthogonal planes (sometimes referred to as "x" and "y" lead lines) sandwiched between ground and power voltage planes of copper.

Abstract: A process of producing a multiple-layer glass-ceramic circuit board having a copper conductor, comprising the steps of: forming throughholes in a glass-ceramic green sheet at sites where via-contacts will be formed; filling the throughholes with a powder mixture of a copper powder blended with a ceramic powder, the copper powder and the ceramic powder having a powder particle size providing a packing density comparable with or greater than that of the glass-ceramic green sheet when filled in the throughholes; printing a conductor paste on the green sheet having the throughholes filled with the powder mixture, to form a circuit conductor pattern on the green sheet; laminating a plurality of the green sheets having the conductor pattern formed thereon, to form a laminate body; heating the laminate body to thereby remove a binder therefrom and preliminary-fire the laminate body; and firing the preliminary-fired body.

Abstract: A cylinder manufacturing process including the steps of: pressing an annular member of steel onto the outer circumference of one end of a cylindrical tube, which is made of steel and cut to a desired length in advance, and soldering it with a metal solder to form a flange wall; inserting the cylindrical tube portion into that portion of a mold, which has an internal diameter slightly larger than the external diameter of the tube; pressing the tube radially, while being set by fixing the flange wall, to increase the diameter of the tube with a plug which is made movable while being fitted therein and which has a slightly larger diameter than the internal diameter of the tube; and finishing the other end of the tube to product sizes.

Abstract: Method for preparing a substrate for a heat generating device, such a heat generating substrate and an ink jet recording head having such substrate, includes the steps of irradiating a high density energy stream on the surface of a base material on which is provided a material capable of forming an insulating layer by heating, and forming a layer having insulating properties on the surface of said base material while melting the material by heating.

Abstract: A bearing split outer ring for mounting in a bearing housing, the split outer ring having a first portion subtending somewhat more than 185 degrees of arc and a second portion subtending somewhat less than 185 degrees of arc. The first and second portions of the split outer ring being sized with respect the bearing housing to provide an interference fit therein. In another aspect of the present invention, this is accomplished by providing a method of assembly of a housed bearing. The assembly steps comprise providing a split outer ring with two unequal portions, retaining the split outer ring over an inner raceway with rolling elements therebetween to form a subassembly, positioning the subassembly in a housing base such that the ends of the outer ring are all contained within the housing base, and thereafter, mounting a housing cover over the subassembly.

Abstract: An improved disposable safety razor is provided which consists of an elongated handle with a head having a convex top surface and a flat bottom surface attached to an upper end of the elongated handle. A pair of single cutting edge razor blades are clamped parallel within the head with the cutting edges angled outwardly and upwardly in opposite direction from the convex top surface of the head, so as to be useful in shaving in both forward and rearward strokes.

Abstract: An improved sandpaper cutting guide is disclosed having a series of recesses to receive different sized pieces of sandpaper. The longer side of a standard sized sheet of sandpaper is placed in one of the slots for cutting the sheet in half or the end of the standard sized sheet may be placed in another slot for cutting a one-third sheet piece. A cutting tool is inserted through a slit in the guide and drawn across the guide to cut a selected one of several smaller, also standard, piece sizes from the sheet. The same slit guides the cutting tool for all sizes with size being determined by the recess into which the sheet is placed. Access openings are provided to aid in removal of the cut piece from the guide. Preferably, recesses are provided for cutting the standard sized sheet into halves, thirds, quarters or sixths.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the rotation angle of an object includes a floating rotary support for the object. The rotary support is mounted on a frame so as to allow free lateral movement in X and Y coordinate directions. A cooperating two-point cursor and digitizer tablet are provided to identify X and Y coordinates for the object in a second, relatively rotated position. Specifically, either the cursor or the digitizer tablet is mounted to the rotary support while the other is held stationary on the frame. Additionally, a processor is provided for calculating the rotation angle of the object based upon the X and Y coordinates determined for the rotated position. A method for measuring the rotation angle is also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: An automatic plumb, level, pointing and distance measuring tool uses a visible laser diode to project a beam in any of several different modes through a beam exit window. The tool, approximately the size and shape of a tape measure, can be placed on one edge to project a tilt-compensated vertical beam. Placed on another edge 90.degree.-rotated, the tool projects through the same exit window a tilt-compensated horizontal beam. When laid on either of its larger flat sides, the tilt compensation becomes inoperative and the tool projects a beam which is fixed relative to the housing. Acoustic distance measurement is facilitated using a second component or target side device which receives both a light beam an acoustic signal simultaneously projected from the laser tool across a space to be measured. A receiver in the target side device first detects arrival of a characteristically modulated or pulsed light beam, received at a photodetector on the target side device, and then receives the acoustic signal.

Abstract: A solid-state omni range incline-compass having a gravity sensor and a geomagnetic flux sensor provided on, each of three orthogonal axes established on a moving body a unit for generating a mathematic horizontal plane by making a gimbal mechanism as a mathematic equation on the basis of outputs from the gravity sensor located on each of the three orthogonal axes and a unit for calculating an azimuth angle of the moving body on the basis of two orthogonal axes on the mathematic horizontal plane.

Abstract: A machine stand and a method of constructing it particularly a machine stand for so-called coordinate measuring machines. The machine includes one or more vertical legs, one or more horizontal beams, and a rod or bar which is mounted on a horizontal beam and intended to carry a measuring head tool or the like. At least one vertical leg is supported by a base element. The vertical leg supports at least one beam, and the rod can be moved to any selected point within the space volume defined by the stand by moving the leg, the beam and the rod relative to the base element. At least one vertical leg is mounted relative to the base element so as to be flexurally rigid and non-rotatable about its longitudinal axis; the beam or beams are not non-rotatably and flexurally rigidly connected, so that a yielding structure is obtained. Deformation of the first vertical leg is measured by measuring means, so as to be able to determine deformation of the structure.

Abstract: A distance or position detecting device has a movable member forming a measuring ruler and a detector in the form of a primary coil and a plurality of secondary coils forming together a stationary member. The measuring ruler is movable coaxially inside a hollow core of the primary coil. The measuring ruler is made of a plurality of sections alternating with one another along the length of the ruler, whereby these sections have different discernible characteristics, for example, magnetic characteristics and nonmagnetic characteristics. The individual ruler sections are assembled along the length of the ruler in such a manner that a respective limited number of neighboring ruler sections are arranged in an encoded form so that the encoding provides an absolute position indication. Such a structure is simple and hence cost effective in any of its operational states. An accurate and absolute position indication is thus possible.

Abstract: A cylindrical beam-type micrometer measurement system is disclosed having an extended-length measuring range of 0-100 inches or more, and an accuracy of approximately 0.000005 inches (5 microinches), and which is designed as a retrofit to the widely-used Mechanical Supermicrometer, Model A, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney. In order to maintain accuracy with a 10-foot cylindrical beam, one or more center pedestals are used to support the middle portion of the beam, and a modified tailstock housing is moveably secured to the beam using a dovetail slot and clamp configuration. This arrangement allows the tailstock to be freely moved over the center pedestals to accommodate objects of different lengths. A displacement meter probe adapter assembly is also provided, which permits a Mechanical Supermicrometer tailstock to be used with an electrical displacement meter and probe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of removing residual organic solvents from formed compressed articles such as tablets comprised of subjecting the organic solvent laden compressed article to a supercritical fluid or near critical gas whereby residual solvent is transferred from the solvent laden solid article to the supercritical fluid or near critical gas and separating the residual solvent depleted compressed article from the solvent enriched supercritical fluid or near critical gas.

Abstract: A coffee roaster in the form of a rotating drum having internal baffles forming oppositely-pitched helical paths that drive tumbling coffee beans toward the center of the drum in one direction of rotation of the drum and toward the ends of the drum in the other direction of rotation of the drum, the rotating drum being contained within a vessel and providing with a source of gas in the space between drum, the gas being hot enough to effect roasting of coffee beans.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing vaporizable components from polymeric products effects uniform distribution of heat over such products contained within a chamber. The apparatus includes a heated chamber having support means for supporting the products within the chamber. Omnidirectional multi-point gas dispersion means located within the chamber uniformly disperse heated gas over the product. The vaporizable components are evacuated from the chamber along with the gas. The product can be rotated during treatment to ensure uniform exposure of the product to heat and gas.

Abstract: An air diffuser for attachment to a handheld hairdryer includes a diffuser neck and an angled diffuser head. The diffuser neck is provided with air vents. If a back pressure builds up in the diffuser with a consequent risk of overheating the hairdryer, then air escapes through the vents relieving the back pressure. In the absence of a back pressure substantially all of the air flows along the diffuser and out through the mouth of the diffuser.

Abstract: The dryer comprises a plurality of extendible air conducting tubes each of which is independently pivotally connected to the hot air supply, in order to dry footwear while the footwear is resting on the floor and being partly supported by the tube, and the tubes may be directed upwardly to support handwear. The tubes are provided with air flow controlling nozzles which adjust the flow of air by rotating a cap member. The cap member has air outlet slits on diametrically opposed sides with more slits blowing air towards a toe of the footwear than towards a heel. Turning the cap to block the air flow is done when any given tube is not required for footwear or handwear drying.

Abstract: An apparatus for the constrained drying and/or heat treating of a continuous or roll of, web stock of film. This apparatus includes a mechanism which grasps a film by its edges and moves said film through a drying zone, with said mechanism holding said film taut without substantial stretching of said film in the drying zone, and a means to remove the evaporated solvent from said apparatus. The apparatus is particularly useful for drying film of polybenzoxazole, polybenzothiazole and copolymers thereof, as well as molecular composite films. A method of drying/heat treating film is also disclosed.

Abstract: An article of footwear having a water massage midsole and a shock absorption system characterized by assembling the midsole with a sock lining in the upper for directing a fluid in the midsole to flow forwardly and reversely in the footwear to massage the foot during walking. The footwear includes a shock absorbing plug in the heel area for absorbing the shock on the foot each time the heel strikes the walking surface. Further, the outsole for the footwear is formed on opposite sides of the outsole with major break indentations for rendering the forepart of the outsole and its associated portion of the upper torsionally flexible relative to the heel portion. Finally, the invention includes a method of capturing water in the water massage midsole for the article of footwear.

Abstract: A sports shoe includes a shell having a rear quarter. The quarter is provided, in a downward position and to the rear, with a recess. The sports shoe includes a flap which is articulated to the shell and affects the recess; the flap is provided with a projection for engaging the quarter at the recess providing a rear support of the quarter. The flap can be disengaged from the quarter by the user by pressing the projection or the flap in the direction of the leg.

Abstract: A fabric holding device adapted to support excess material extending below a craft frame or work surface generally comprises a length of flexible and elastic material such as an elastic cord or strip. Fasteners are secured to a first and second end of the length of flexible and elastic material for securing the first and second ends to first and second frame members of the craft frame. The length of flexible and elastic material extends below and around the excess material so as to support the excess material extending below the craft frame.

Abstract: A card device, comprising an elongated blank folded to form a front panel and a back panel and including a fastener means to form a card with one unsealed end. The front panel has a die cut opening of a predetermined size and shape with a clear window panel covering the opening and displaying a first image thereon. An image enhancing slidable insert sized to be inserted between the front and back panels through the unsealed end is provided and includes an outwardly facing surface contrasting with the first image to enhance the first image. A second image is placed on the inwardly facing surface of the back panel, including a visible image portion and a background portion which is aligned to substantial reduce the visibility of the first image. Accordingly, insertion of the slidable insert enhances the first image and removal of the slidable insert causes exposure of the second image to the substantial exclusion of the first image.

Abstract: In a trigger mechanism for firearms, in particular of the adjustable type for target-shooting pistols, the actuator of the mechanism is constituted by an elastic element (29) which is pivoted to the hammer (23) in an upward position and is pivoted, in a downward position, to an element (39) which can slide on the body (5) of the firearm; by acting on the sliding element, the elastic element is inclined so as to vary the direction of the actuation force with respect to the lever arm formed by the fulcrum (25) of the hammer with the upper pivot (27) of the elastic element. The safety device disengages the trigger from the operation of the firing mechanism.

Abstract: A scissor type foldable hunting seat, comprising a pair of "U" shaped tubular members, each having a pair of vertical legs jointed by a horizontal fastening edge; both tubular members are coupled through their vertical legs; at least one of the vertical legs having a stop pin near its middle portion; a seat of flexible material grasped to the fastening edges of the tubular members; a weapon support arm having an upper vertical end and a "U" shaped horizontally bent lower end presenting two branches articulately fastened to the vertical legs of the tubular members and a horizontal connecting member which rests in the stop pin of the vertical leg to maintain the weapon support arm in a hunting position and allows to be folded when folding the seat; and a variable height weapon retaining fork coupled to the upper vertical end of the support arm.

Abstract: A camera to include mounting within a rifle simulation is provided, wherein actuation of the trigger of the rifle simulation effects actuation of the camera whose lens is oriented parallel to an associated rifle barrel. The camera is releasably mounted through the rifle simulation and optionally includes use of one of a plurality of viewing lenses mounted within a rotatably mounted disc forwardly of the camera structure.

Abstract: A purse ring for interconnecting a purse seine to a purse line has a frame with a roller mounted across the frame. The roller permits rolling engagement with the purse line as the purse line is retrieved during seiner operations. The frame of the roller is formed with a pivotable cable release arm to permit insertion or withdrawal of the purse line. A crossbar is also attached across the frame which forms an aperture for connecting the purse ring to a bridle line or some other means of connection to the seine.

Abstract: An exteremely sensitive stainless steel bobber that will fit practically any fishing rod or pole. The bobber includes a first loop through which a fishing line passes; a second, very flexible loop for sensing pull exerted on the fishing line; a securing assembly for mounting the bobber on the end of a fishing pole or rod; and an indicator for signalling the presence of a biting fish.

Abstract: A crab trap is provided having an open configuration prior to trapping a crab and into which a crab can crawl to retrieve bait placed therein, the trap also having a closed configuration for trapping a crab therein. The trap has a generally rectangular frame assembly comprising a base frame having two hollow bottom side connecting tubes and two hollow bottom end connecting tubes connected at their corners by corner elbow connectors. A plurality of hollow vertical corner posts is inserted in the corner elbow connectors and is three dimensionally perpendicular to the rectangular frame. The vertical corner posts each have a longitudinal opening extending from the lower end of the vertical corner post to the approximate center point of the vertical corner post along the length of the vertical corner post. The bottom side connecting tubes, bottom end connecting tubes and vertical corner posts all contain a plurality of openings to permit water to flow through.

Abstract: A pest preventer for placement between the ground and an electrical device mounted above ground in such a way that crawling insects or pests are prevented from entering the electrical device. A combination of -tactic, ultraviolet light and other barriers are positioned with respect to the path of travel of the insect from ground to the electrical devices.

Abstract: A grid plate is comprised of a base and vertical one piece side walls which form chambers open to the top, the bottom of each chamber being provided with a drainage hole and the bottom having projections on a plate rim which protrude beyond the rim of the grid plate and grip the bottom area of an adjacent grid plate, the plate rim of the grid plate intersecting at least every second rim-bordering chamber, the chambers forming additional chambers with side walls of adjacent grid plates and the side walls of a pair of grid plates only coming into contact along their vertical edges.

Abstract: The invention enables the rooftop cultivation of turf which can both be walked upon and which also helps prevent temperatures from rising in rooms below the roof by shielding it from the sun. The structured cultivation medium itself comprises three layers of synthetic plastic material, a top layer for turf cultivation, a middle layer to protect the roots and a bottom layer to drain water away. A root blocking waterproofing layer is laid on the surface of the roof slab to waterproof the building and to guard against the downward encroachment of roots. A net is also laid on top of the turf both to prevent it from being damaged by wind and also protect it against concentrated loads.

Abstract: Apparatus for the greenhouse cultivation of flower bulbs wherein the bulbs are placed in pockets (6) made in a hydrophilic mineral wool felt (5). The pockets (6) are formed at regular intervals and open only on one face of the felt. The opening formed in each pocket is of a slightly smaller size than the maximum diameter of a bulb (3) intended to be received in the pocket. The depth of each pocket is sufficient for the bulb (3) positioned therein to penetrate the pocket at least to the level of its largest section.

Abstract: A hydroponic apparatus invention provides a modular, self-contained hydroponic growing structure having an extendable/retractable, generally semi-cylindrical cover portion enabling control of light and/or complete light deprivation to the growing plants, and further includes mechanisms for control of water and feeding.

Abstract: A cabinet with sliding doors includes tracks for supporting said doors and track shifting members for shifting the doors between two positions. In one position the doors are disposed adjacent a cabinet frame defining an opening, said doors sealing said opening. In another position of the tracks the doors are spaced away from the frame and each other so that they can slide at will to allow objects to be inserted or withdrawn from the cabinet. A handle may be used to shift the tracks back and forth. The doors may be transparent to permit the cabinet to be used for displaying as well as storing articles.

Abstract: A modular pet access door unit for insertion into a hole cut into a door or wall has exterior frames and spacer frames, fastened together by fasteners extending horizontally through brackets in the spacer frames. The spacer frames have tongue and groove surfaces for nesting with each other. Both exterior frames may carry a pet access door. A security cover mounts on posts with annular grooves, and may be moved horizontally into position to cover the pet opening, where sliders in the security cover with keyhold-shaped holes engage the post annular grooves. The pet door is captured in the frame between the frame and a door or flap holder that is secured to the frame by removably fasteners. An automatically adjustable sill is movable by magnetic attraction to the flap bottom, where its position is secured by fasteners.

Abstract: A sliding panel includes a frame having top, bottom and side members. Expanders rotatably supporting rollers are partially disposed within the top and bottom members and are displaceable against spring tension inwardly and outwardly of said members. Clips are provided for retaining the expanders partially disposed within the top and bottom members and for limiting the outward displacement of the expanders. The arrangement described provides self-leveling of the rollers along the entire width of the panel.

Abstract: A weatherstrip assembly 8 for a window 6 includes a weatherstrip 20 with a backing strip 20 with pile fibers 22. The weatherstrip 20 is retained in a channel 10 of window 6. The channel 10 has a flexible wall 14 that is resilient and temporarily deformable to expand the cross-sectional area of channel 10 while the weatherstrip 20 is inserted into channel 10.

Abstract: A machine for sharpening skates that can be operated by an individual through a coin-operated or credit card operated input, permits a person that wants skates sharpened to place the skate into the machine and have it automatically sharpened in a manner that is selected by the operator. The operator places a skate into a support and the machine centers and clamps the blade. The machine includes a grinding wheel that is dressed before each sharpening operation, to provide a wheel surface that gives the proper shape to the bottom surface of the ice skate blade, and after dressing, a skate held in the clamp is moved across the wheel so the bottom edge surface of the ice skate is sharpened uniformly along its operable length. The machine includes inputs so that either figure skates or hockey-style skates can be sharpened, and positive clamps that hold the blade directly during its sharpening operation.

Abstract: A polishing machine comprises a vertical frame 1, a workpiece-carrier plate which is horizontally movable in at least one direction, and a support column 3 vertically movable in relation to the frame and supporting a polishing unit comprising a tool holder 9 carried by a slide 41 driven in translational motion by an eccentric device operated by an electric motor 8. The tool holder thus undergoes an alternating translational or reciprocating motion, and a hydraulic jack 50 is provided to urge the tool holder against the workpiece being polished. The structure for imparting the alternating translational motion is formed by an internal connecting rod-crank assembly 34, 46 mounted in the slide 41.

Abstract: A tool element subassembly, such as an abrasive disc subassembly, for mounting to the spindle of a grinder. The subassembly includes an abrasive disc, a collar nut and, optionally, a backing flange. The central bore in the abrasive disc as well as the hub portion of the collar nut which fits into the bore are both hexagonally shaped to provide a positive drive connection therebetween. The collar nut is either press fit onto the disc or, alternatively, placed directly into the mold for the disc so that the formed abrasive disc is molded directly to the hub portion of the collar nut. In certain embodiments the collar nut includes an integrally formed, enlarged head portion that is adapted to engage the bottom surface of the abrasive disc and is configured to receive a wrench for tightening the subassembly onto, or loosening the subassembly for removal from, the spindle.

Abstract: The planing machine for wood floors includes a truck with retractable front wheels and with a rear wheel which is provided with means for varying the attitude of the machine when the direction of motion changes; a treatment head which is provided with two abrasive paper supporting rollers which rotate in different directions, is articulately supported by the truck and is provided with a portion which is in contact with elastic positioning and contrast means; an aspirator which conveys the wood dust into a collecting bag; and at least one electric motor which drives the rollers which support the abrasive paper and the aspirator.

Abstract: A hand-held device is described for simultaneously sharpening the points of multiple fish hooks, particularly double and treble hooks in which the concave hook sharpening member is provided with abrasive surfaces for honing the hook points by longitudinal movement of the hook in the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an abrasive body having a concave abrasive surface, whereby the abrasive body has a plurality of wings bent with the wing tip pointing in the moving direction. Each wing has a coolant duct in communication with a central opening in the abrasive body.

Abstract: A polishing pad and a method for polishing semiconductor wafers. The polishing pad includes a polishing layer and a rigid layer. The rigid layer adjacent the polishing layer imparts a controlled rigidity to the polishing layer. The resilient layer adjacent the rigid layer provides substantially uniform pressure to the rigid layer. During operation, the rigid layer and the resilient layer apply an elastic flexure pressure to the polishing layer to induce a controlled flex in the polishing layer to conform to the global topography of the wafer surface while maintaining a controlled rigidity over the local topography of the wafer surface.

Abstract: A conduit strap (10) is disclosed for installing a conduit (12) through an aperture (16) in a metal stud (14). The strap (10) will secure the conduit (12) in place without the use of any fasteners. The strap is installed by inserting a arm (26) through the aperture in the metal stud and then rotating the strap so that a portion of another arm (20) pass through the aperture and engages the back side of the stud to tightly secure the strap within the stud.

Abstract: A flanged outlet, such as an electrical outlet box is provided for installation on an exterior wall of a building. The outlet has laterally enclosing walls the interior surfaces of which define an opening therewithin. The opening faces outwardly away from the exterior building wall. The box has a unitary integrally formed flat flange that extends laterally from the exterior surfaces of all of the walls about the entire perimeter of the outwardly facing opening. The flange is located behind the outlet opening. The flanged outlet can be employed in conjunction with upper and lower sheets of waterproof material, such as the waterproof black paper that is used to provide a moisture barrier in conventional building construction. A lower sheet of waterproof material resides between the flange of the outlet and an outwardly facing building surface and extends downwardly from beneath the outwardly facing opening of the outlet.

Abstract: The structure of an office furnishing system is constituted by a plurality of modular elements which can be interconnected in various possible configurations, the same basic elements being usable to form work stations as well as partition walls and screens, integrated into a harmonious unit. Each modular element includes a framework of upright members and cross members interconnected together. Each upright member and each cross member is formed from two parallel, profiled, metal sections spaced apart and interconnected by in at least two regions by first and second connectors respectively. The first and second connectors have complementary engaging surfaces for quickly connecting the cross members to the upright members.

Abstract: A tile for waterproofing the juncture of a tiled surface and a non tiled surface such as a tub and tile juncture by use of a water proof tile. The waterproof tile consists of a glazed tile surface having a curvature which directs the water away from the juncture, a non glazed surface which is cemented to the tiled wall and a bottom side which holds sealant for sealing against the non tiled surface.