Abstract: Hybrid cryo-mechanical apparatus is provided to collect condensable vapors from an incoming gas flow. The gas flow is refrigerated in a series of upstream mechanical refrigeration stages, and fed to an indirect contact heat exchanger suitable for operation with a cryogen refrigerant. Temperature of the cryogen leaving the heat exchanger is monitored, and is used to operate a control valve which throttles the heat exchanger output.

Abstract: An ice maker module is built on an integrally formed plastic base. One or more ice making modules are stacked on top of an ice bin. Integrally formed within the plastic base is "wet" compartment within which are disposed multiple numbers of evaporators on which water is frozen into ice cubes. The plastic base also separates the wet compartment from a dry compartment in which is mounted refrigeration components and control circuitry. The evaporators are constructed of two plates of stainless steel. Icing sites are located on the flattened sides of a serpentine refrigeration channel formed between depressions in the stainless steel plates. A microcontroller operates the ice making process. Harvesting of the ice cubes is initiated after the ice maker has used an amount of water necessary to make the ice. An ultrasonic range finder monitors the amount of ice in the bin.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for staging solid-vapor complex compounds comprises heat exchange means for transferring heat from super-heated refrigerant vapor from a desorbing reactor to cooled refrigerant vapor directed to an adsorbing reactor. In another embodiment a liquid subcooler is used to cool liquid refrigerant passing from a condenser to an evaporator with cold refrigerant gas directed to an adsorbing reactor from the evaporator.

Abstract: The abstract concerns an expeller with six pump tubes positioned round the circumference of a circle. A weak refrigerant solution is conveyed through the tube by rising vapor bubbles. Heating is by means of sich flame tubes. To improve heat transfer, the pump tubes are welded to the flame tube. The pump tubes lead into an exhaust-gas flue and are located inside this flue. The hot exhaust gases can therefore transfer heat to the weak refrigerant solution.

Abstract: A charm in the form of a simulated Christian bible which has both pleasing appearance and conveys a religious message of value from the wearer to the admirer, composed of a book appearing external structure having imprinted thereon the words "The Bible", or the like, and which has, in appearance, the look commonly associated with a Christian bible. The outer cover is preferably flexibly joined with respect to the spine of the charm and may be folded back to reveal one or more internal pages which have writing thereon related to biblical passages. A mounting structure is provided at or adjacent the spine for providing connection to another piece of jewelry, such as a necklace, a bracelet or an earring.

Abstract: The knitting machine with needle selection device has a plurality of needles or sub-needles each having a body with at least one magnetized portion. A selection element faces the magnetized portion and is constituted by a plate which is physically separate from the body of the needle or sub-needle and is made of a material which can be magnetized. The selection device has a magnetizing device which acts controllably upon the selection element of the various needles or sub-needles in order to induce a magnetic interaction between the magnetized portion of the body of the needle or sub-needle and the selection element itself. Actuation cams act on the body of the needle or sub-needle, after the action of the magnetizing device, and cause a diversified actuation of the needle or sub-needle depending on the magnetic interaction induced between the portion of the body of the needle or sub-needle and the selection element.

Abstract: A device for heat treatment, in particular for steaming of spools, cops and cones, based on an elongated, height-adjustable steaming vessel (2), arranged below, and parallel to, spools (15) suspended in a row. By being moved into the steaming vessel (2), the spools (15) can be unlatched and, after closing of a lid (7), heat treated.Alternatively, a closed, conduit-like steaming vessel can be included in the material flow of the spools, permitting steaming in the throughfeed mode.The dwell times of the cops after steaming are largely predeterminable. Also, the space requirements of the equipment are minimal.

Abstract: A fully automatic clothes washing machine is provided with a heating apparatus arranged in a water container, on the upper portion of which an inner cover apparatus is installed to prevent the upward emanation of steam vapors therefrom. The water container includes a supporting member attached to the outer peripheral portion on the top portion of the water container to form an opening portion; and an inner cover apparatus attached at the edge to the supporting member and having means for forcing the other end to open or tightly close the opening portion.

Abstract: A process for stretching leather and similar flat materials, characterized by at least one part of an initial surface of a piece of leather is placed on a bearing surface which is slidable with respect to the leather, the piece of leather being loaded with pressure forces, which are spread over at least one part of the bearing surface, working in the direction of the bearing surface, and the stretching forces for stretching the leather under strain relative to the bearing surface are put into effect over at least one part of a second surface of the piece of leather and being at least approximately tangential with reference to a leather surface as well as at least approximately polydirectional in the direction of the edge of the leather piece.

Abstract: A portable lock for doors, intended for use at hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions, whose rooms do not have a lock when they are occupied by patients or other occupants. The lock has a unitary plate upon which is mounted a clamping mechanism for attachment to the door and a locking mechanism. The lock can be manually attached and removed from the door without the use of tools and is independent of the doorknob or handle assembly and the associated keeper. In one embodiment, a key is used to unlock the door, and in another embodiment, a padlock or combination lock, and/or a tamper proof seal can be used to lock the door.

Abstract: A motorcycle infrared rays lock for a motorcycle include a housing, an infrared rays receiving unit and a movable block contained in the housing and an infrared rays emitting unit. The infrared rays emitting unit is deposited in a separated case to be inserted in a front opening of the housing for turning on the emitter to emit a preset data signal to a sensor to actuate a receiving IC for examining the signal and turning on a transistor to actuate an electro-magnetic switch to retract a movable block. The movable block has a tooth end engaging a rack in an end portion of a hook rod locking a free end of a chain wound around a portion of a motorcycle wheel so that the chain can be taken off the hook rod and then off the wheel.

Abstract: A theft protection collar is provided for a motor vehicle having a steering column with an ignition switch and shift lever and consists of a bracket which is removably connected and located to the steering column. The bracket covers and protects the ignition switch and retains the shift lever to prevent the unauthorized operation thereof.

Abstract: A universal lock is provided for attachment to a conventional quick release mechanism of a bicycle, a bicycle carrier, or a bicycle seat post. The lock includes a conventional key operated plug lock mounted within a lock adaptor which in turn is rotatably mounted upon a lever housing. The lever housing includes an aperture for attachment of the conventional lever bore at the end of the shaft of the quick release mechanism. A camming mechanism with stop points is used to control rotation of the lock adaptor on the lever housing. In the locked position, the lever housing blocks movement of the lever arm. In the unlocked position, the lever housing may be rotated to enable operation of the lever.

Abstract: A key-controlled device is fastened to a hand brake lever of a motor vehicle for preventing the activated hand brake lever from being released accidentally. The device has a locking apparatus provided with a shaft capable of being activated by a key which is inserted into the locking apparatus. The activated shaft presses against the press button of the activated hand brake lever, which is then released. The release of the activated hand brake lever can not be done without the key.

Abstract: A bicycle lock bracket is formed by an elongated metal strap having an aperture in each end and folded in a loop with its opposite ends overlapped and juxtaposed with the apertures aligned. The strap is adapted to encircle a bicycle frame tube or other tube, rod or post, so that a cable lock body is held securely in place between the strap and the frame tube. The juxtaposed ends of the strap are attached together by bolts or other fasteners so that the cable lock body is tightly retained within the bracket when the lock is open. Inserting the cable through the aligned apertures into the lock body secures the strap, lock body and cable to the mounting tube.

Abstract: A lock with locking function released by inserting a key card with a magnetized region, in which the end edge (8') of the key card (8) drives a slide (25) which is released by the magnetic tumbler pins (31). There is at least one member which is displaceable by the movement of the slide, one end of the member scanning a profile of the key card (8). The member comprises a pin (62) which is tapered on both ends, the pin being displaceable parallel to the tumbler pins (31) in a borehole (61) in the slide (25) within a region which is free of the magnetic tumbler pins (31).

Abstract: A lock cylinder apparatus includes first and second lock cylinder assemblies rigidly fixed to a lock case and coupled to an internal locking mechanism contained in the lock case. The first lock cylinder assembly includes a lock body and an adaptor ring around the lock body. The adaptor ring is sized to fit into a cylinder assembly mounting hole in the lock case. A threaded member extends through the lock case and interconnects the second lock cylinder assembly to the adaptor ring of the first lock cylinder assembly. Illustratively, a hidden setscrew in the first lock cylinder assembly can be moved to engage the adaptor ring and anchor the lock body in a non-rotatable position in the adaptor ring.

Abstract: A marker plate receptacle, formed by two plates pivotably connected with each other via a film hinge, in which a marker plate is received. A tongue is formed in one piece on the lower end of one of the two plates. It has a hook which can be put over a wall extending perpendicularly to the surface of the inside of the plate and around a through hole. Once the marker plate is inserted and the hook of the tongue, on which a key is placed, is put over the annular wall, the two plates are folded together. The tongue is then form-fittingly maintained between the two plates and the plates themselves are maintained by a form-fitting ridge formed on the annular wall, which extends through the through hole in the rear plate. The form fit is additionally improved with ribs engaging grooves.

Abstract: A plurality of profile rolls which are revolving are radially inwardly pressed against the peripheral surface of an end portion of a pipe to be formed so that a suitable profile is plastically formed on the end portion of the pipe. Each of the profile rolls is rotatably carried by a shaft at the distal end of a swing assembly whose proximal end is pivotably mounted to a pivot shaft on a rotary assembly which is rotatable. A cam follower on the distal end shaft of each swing assembly is forced by a cam laterally so that the rotary assemblies are rotated, resulting in radially inward displacement of the profile roll. Thus, the apparatus is compact in size, easily operable at a working site and reliable in operation.

Abstract: A cross-rolling mill has upper and lower work rolls which can be made to cross one another together with their respective backup rolls by moving upper and lower roll chocks in pass lines opposite to each other with upper and lower cross heads. Upper and lower gradient portions are formed at opposite inclinations at side faces of the upper cross head and the lower cross head, respectively. Wedges having upper and lower oppositely inclined surfaces slidably engage the gradient portions of the upper and lower cross heads. The upper and lower cross heads can thus be moved in opposite pass line direction by moving the inclined surfaces of the wedges upward and downward.

Abstract: A wire bending apparatus includes both a robot provided with a device for gripping and rotating a wire, and a suitable number of program-controlled benders. The robot grips a wire and supplies a portion of the wire to be bent to the program-controlled benders. The robot is rotated through a predetermined angle while gripping the wire according to a direction in which a next portion of the wire is to be bent, after which the wire is supplied to the program-controlled bender to bend the wire such that the wire is ultimately bent into a predetermined shape.

Abstract: An electrical connector crimping tool has a head with a stationary anvil and a movable ram. The anvil has two angled contact surfaces for contacting a connector. The ram has a front with a pyramid and angled side portions. The pyramid is suitably sized and shaped such that the angled side portions of the ram can contact the anvil angled contact surfaces to stop forward advancement of the ram without the pyramid contacting the anvil.

Abstract: Foreign materials in a chemical specimen are detected by irradiating the chemical specimen with ultrasonic waves and detecting and monitoring scattered sound from the foreign materials in the chemical specimen. Even if the foreign materials are photosensitive substances which cannot be exposed to light, they can be detected.

Abstract: A means of testing used tennis balls by inserting them between a compression arm with a pressure point midway of the ball and a base with backstop which also engages the ball. The weighted compression arm is allowed to fall on the ball and a reading is obtained at the forward end of the tester to determine if the ball is playable, practicable or should be discarded.

Abstract: The scanning force microscope includes integrated optics for viewing the optical lever arm, probe and sample to be examined. The scanning force microscope includes an improved mount for the probe, which is magnetically secured to the body of the scanning force microscope, to improve ease of handling and mounting the probe assembly. In one preferred embodiment the scanning force microscope, also includes a base portion with a fluid cell for receiving a sample in a sealed gas or liquid environment.

Abstract: A control system for controlling air pressure to a tire during the testing cycle of a tire uniformity machine includes a mechanical regulator connected to a source of air and a transducer disposed adjacent the tire and in communication with a central processing unit and the regulator to match sensed variations with predetermined testing pressure programmed into the central processing unit and activate the regulator as required.

Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a pumping unit of an oil well includes a first sensor for measuring the inclination angle of a beam forming part of the pumping unit, a second sensor for measuring the load on the beam, and a third sensor for measuring the load on an electrical motor used in conjunction with the pumping unit. The first sensor includes a cantilevered pendulum member which moves in response to changes in the beam inclination angle and strain gauges affixed to the pendulum member for generating an electrical signal indicative of the instantaneous inclination angle. The second sensor includes a deformable sensor plate mounted to the beam and piezoresistive gauges attached to the plate for providing a signal indicative of the load on the beam. The third sensor includes a sensor head attached to a cable for supplying electrical power to the motor.

Abstract: An indicator member is arranged for mounting to a barrel portion of a hunting rifle or to an interior surface of a hunting archery bow to include a boss mounting a filament, wherein the filament indicates wind orientation preventing hunter positioning to be exposed by downwind orientation of game. A hollow supporting boss is arranged to secure the filament and may be further provided with an interior spool to permit projection of the filament therefrom from a magazine support roll.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for collecting snow in a high wind ironment. An apertured vessel has upstanding side walls, a closed bottom and an open top for receiving a flexible liner therein. The walls of the vessel have apertures therein for allowing the liner to be drawn against the interior walls of the vessel by wind induction. A baffle is secured to the vessel for covering a portion of the open top to thereby promote entrapment of precipitation within the vessel. An adjustable supporting bracket is secured to the vessel for selectively positioning the open top of the vessel with respect to the wind to maximize collection of now. Other forms of precipitation may be collected in the apparatus as desired.

Abstract: A flow meter of the non-moving part type comprises first and second measuring devices (1, 2) having different point characteristics and which are connected together in a series. A by-pass line (11) and valve (12) are connected in parallel with the flow meters and a third larger flow measuring device (10) is connected in series. At a given flow rate the valve opens and the third measuring device is used to measure the higher flow rates.

Abstract: A diaphragm-type sensor is disclosed which comprises a substrate including a cavity, a diaphragm formed on the cavity and supported by the substrate, a heater element arranged on the diaphragm, two sensor elements arranged on both sides of the heater means and slits between the heater means and the respective sensor means. The slits are effective in completely preventing the deformation of the diaphragm due to a heat propagated from the heater element, from influencing the sensor elements, whereby the diaphragm-type sensor exhibits stable output characteristics.

Abstract: An Eddy current position sensor for providing an electrical signal proportional to the position of a metallic ring positioned around and movably positionable axially along the length of an elongated wire wound core. The metallic ring serves as a movable target with respect to the fixed coil/core and may be made buoyant for liquid level measurement or connected to other movable objects. The electrically conductive wire winding around the elongated preferably cylindrical ferromagnetic core has a progressively increasing spacing between each turn of wire from one end of the coil to the other. Each end of the wire is connected to a linear oscillator and signal conversion unit which serves to both input a radio frequency current through the coil and to monitor the absorption of the metallic ring around a conical shaped electromagnet field produced by the energized coil. The field absorption by the metallic ring varies linearly with the axial positioning of the ring over the coil.

Abstract: A tube for use in a fixed angle centrifuge rotor having a rotor cavity inclined at a predetermined angle .THETA. with respect to the axis of rotation is characterized by one or more marking(s) thereon that indicates the level to which the tube may be filled with liquid without risk of spillage due to meniscus re-orientation. The markings may be graduated in terms of angles at which the rotor cavity may be inclined or in terms of the identity of each rotor into which the tube may be inserted.

Abstract: A linear acceleration sensing device operates through a fluid medium. A fd signal output represents a differential pressure from the elastic deformation of a fluid-filled diaphragm or bellows assembly. A pair of fluid proximity sensors operate differentially in a fluid control network and detect the elastic deformation of the diaphragm assembly caused by increased hydrostatic pressure resulting from a change in acceleration, or "g" force.

Abstract: An infant hearing test apparatus, primarily intended for use in the early detection of hearing problems of human infants in the birth to eighteen month age group, subjects an infant under test to two low intensity test sounds of an electronically filtered human voice in the frequency range of about 2000 to 4000 Hz. Of particular utility are the higher frequency sounds that are associated with the voice of a human female, for example a mother speaking a language dependent endearing term such as "Hi Baby", and a language independent sound to which the infant is sensitive, such as the sound of an infant crying. Both of these sounds are used to test the infant for body movement, for example head movement, with both sounds being reproduced at a relatively low intensity of about 46 dB and at a distance of about 12 inches from the infant.

Abstract: An ultrasonic microscope of this invention generates a transmission signal from a transmission timing circuit, converts this transmission signal into an ultrasonic pulse, radiates the ultrasonic pulse on a sample, receives an echo from the sample, and generates an electrical echo signal corresponding to the echo. This echo signal is distributed by a distributor to generate a plurality of echo signals. The plurality of echo signals are input to a delay circuit and a gate timing signal generator. The gate timing signal generator generates a gate timing signal with reference to an echo signal exceeding a threshold value. A first gate signal generator generates a first gate signal for determining a first gate period with reference to the transmission timing of the transmission signal. The first gate signal is input to a second gate signal generator.

Abstract: A vibration testing platform includes, on one side, a fastening point connected to three actuators placed in orthogonal directions to one another by link-rods hinged at both ends thereof and, on the other side, three fastening points, each point being connected to the ground by a link-rod hinged at both ends thereof. The two end link-rods are vertically oriented and the third one is horizontally oriented and placed in a transversal direction.

Abstract: A semiconductor pressure sensor according to the invention comprises a first semiconductor substrate and a second semiconductor substrate, disposed around the first substrate, so that signals obtained by the semiconductor pressure sensor under static or differential pressure conditions can be properly corrected and both static and differential pressures can be detected accurately and reliably measured on the same semiconductor substrates. Another object of the invention is provide a semiconductor pressure sensor which utilizes a single substrate with an aperture, which acts as a pressure overload stop mechanism, and which does not suffer from any effects of diaphragm deformation as a result of possible pressure overload.

Abstract: For indicating when the tension in a bolt reaches a predetermined value, there is provided an electrical contact (24) which is held in a position adjacent to an axially facing surface (20) of the bolt and in a fixed position relative to a remote part of the bolt. Tightening of the bolt reduces the clearance between the contact and the surface of the bolt. When the clearance is eliminated, a bulb (27) is illuminated.

Abstract: A mechanical computer for a compensated meter counter assembly for a gas meter includes a one-way clutch with an input hub drivingly releasable and connectable to an output shaft for driving a register. A computer arm carried by the input hub oscillates along a specified arc about the axis of the hub between an initial position and a travel limiting cam surface positioned in response to temperature changes. An adjustably settable connection is provided between the arm and the hub for selectively pivoting said arm about said hub to position the outer end of the arm in a selectively set angular position relative to said hub and along the arc. In this position the outer end of the arm is held so as to precisely register with the initial position of the arc at the start of each oscillation.

Abstract: A multi-electrode capacitive apparatus for measuring multi-phase flows comprising a pipe through which the flow is directed having the electrodes, typically ten in number, disposed around an outer surface thereof, sensing means being provided for connection to each electrode by means of a switching arrangement, the switching arrangement being operable to vary the connections of the electrodes to the sensing means such that the electric field seen within the pipe rotates; averaging means being provided to determine the average capacitance measured over an integer number of rotations. The pipe can be formed from a material having substantially the same dielectric constant as the flowing material and is of sufficient thickness to optimise the angular sensitivity of the device for flow at the pipe wall. Typically, the internal radius of the pipe is about 0.7 of the radius of the electrode arrangement.

Abstract: A mass flow meter for flow media which works on the Coriolis Principle, has a straight Coriolis pipe carrying the flow medium, an oscillator acting on the Coriolis pipe and two transducers detecting Coriolis forces and/or Coriolis oscillations based on Coriolis forces. The Coriolis pipe also carries mass bodies and is arranged inside of a housing or compensation cylinder. The mass flow meter improves the measurement result that can be obtained by increasing the stiffness of the Coriolis pipe for the excitation mode, preferably by including a reinforcing spring which acts on Coriolis pipe to increase the pipe stiffness for the excitation mode.

Abstract: A dynamometer link comprises a first transmission member adapted to slide axially relative to a second transmission member with spring means disposed between the first and second transmission members. Relative displacement of the two members is amplified by a lever pivotally mounted on one of the two members and on which the other member operates. The lever comprises at least a radial arm articulated to one of the members and comprising at a distance from the articulation a two-way axial coupling to the other member and an axial arm having a free end on respective sides of which are disposed two detector members. The link is able to determine the direction of the force transmitted by the link.

Abstract: A method for monitoring mechanical power transmission systems is disclosed, wherein the power transmission system includes at least one power transmitting element, and which is characterized for a reliable and simple measurement of elongations on the power transmitting element by the following steps: First two substantially parallel planes are established on the unstressed power transmitting element, each plane being defined by at least three space coordinates or respectively measuring points on the power transmitting element. Then, the relative change in position of the two planes to one another is determined on the stressed power transmitting element. Finally, the determined relative change in position of the planes is correlated with the local elongation or compression on the power transmitting element. An apparatus for carrying out the method is likewise described.

Abstract: A force transmission element for force or moment measuring devices includes a block of essentially incompressible elastomeric material for transmission of forces to at least one force or pressure sensor arranged within said block or in close contact with the elastomeric material, wherein said block is closely surrounded by an enclosure deformable in axial force measuring direction, but essentially not expandable in cross section essentially perpendicular thereto. Such force transmission elements may be used in force transmission devices and may be manufactured by at least partially casting the enclosure in the elastomeric material with the enclosure, if desired, serving as a mold.

Abstract: A sample draining apparatus includes a hydraulic circuit having a sampler vessel and a drain vessel disposed therein. A first pump is located outside the hydraulic circuit and pumps fluid from a fluid source outside the hydraulic circuit into the hydraulic circuit to pressurize the circuit. A second pump is disposed in the hydraulic circuit for circulating fluid in the hydraulic circuit so that a fluid sample flows from the sampler vessel into the drain vessel while the sample is maintained within the closed hydraulic circuit.

Abstract: An upper steering assembly for a bicycle includes a lower race mounted on an upper end of a head tube of a bicycle, an upper race above the lower race, ball bearings between the lower and upper races, a compression socket, a ratchet wheel, an outer socket, a compression ring, and an actuating socket. The steerer tube has a longitudinal groove on an upper section thereof. The compression socket is mounted around the steerer tube and has a longitudinal slit in alignment with the longitudinal groove. The ratchet wheel is mounted around the compression socket and has a protrusion projecting radially and inwardly through the slit and received in the longitudinal groove. The outer socket is mounted around the ratchet wheel and has a radial threaded through hole through which a bolt passes to abut on a tooth of the ratchet wheel, such that the ratchet wheel cannot rotate.

Abstract: In a geared motor for a self-traveling carrier, a projected area in an advancing direction of the carrier is made small to reduce the space required around a track. Despite the fact that the geared motor being is a single type of a geared motor (the same geared motor), it is possible to select a suitable mounting mode from among various mounting modes, thus permitting a smoother operation of a physical distribution system as a whole. For example, in a geared motor for a self-traveling carrier, a reduction mechanism housed in a gear box incorporates an output shaft with a wheel mounted thereon, an output shaft gear, an intermediate shaft disposed in parallel with the output shaft, an intermediate pinion and a hypoid gear both mounted on the intermediate shaft, and a hypoid pinion mounted on a motor shaft. The motor shaft is disposed between the intermediate shaft and the output shaft orthogonally thereto.

Abstract: A manual transmission mechanism adapted for use in an engine-driven automotive vehicle comprising a mainshaft and a countershaft, gearing arranged on each of said shafts, and synchronizer clutch structure which is arranged to accommodate a shift linkage mechanism for actuating the synchronizer clutch sleeve so the synchronizer clutch arrangement which makes possible a location of the driver-operated shift linkage in close proximity to the synchronizer clutch sleeves, permitting an efficient shift pattern for the driver-controlled shifter and permitting a simplified assembly of the linkage mechanism with minimum stack-up tolerance errors.

Abstract: A motor vehicle steering wheel has flat steel deformable spokes which connect a steering-wheel rim to a hub to be mounted on a steering shaft. The associated free ends of the spokes are cast into the cast hub, and each spoke has in the cast-in area a passage bore which extends in the axial direction of the steering wheel and penetrated by the hub material during the casting process. In order to achieve an increase in rigidity in the hub/spokes connecting area, the passage bore is arranged directly adjacent to the entry area of the spoke into the hub, forming a rolling step, such that in this area a tension-rod connection is formed between the hub material located above and below the spoke.