Abstract: A firearm and optical instrument support includes a cylinder member which provides support without hindering the range of fire of a rifle or a pistol. The cylinder member is disposed on telescopic elongated elements which are frictionally clamped by a clamp. The firearm support further includes a perpetually open strap. Additionally, the firearm support is noiselessly foldable and opens with one hand.

Abstract: To minimize injury during electrofishing while inducing a high degree of electrotaxis, a packet of DC pulses having sharp leading edges and preferably an exponential or square decay are transmitted under water between an anode electrode and a cathode electrode several times each second to stimulate contraction of the red muscle tissues and bring about electrotaxis without inducing epileptic seizure of the white muscle tissues of fish and thereby avoiding injury to the fish.

Abstract: A fishing rod has rod stock, and fixed guides formed on the rod stock. Each guide includes an annular line guide element formed of a material having excellent wear resistance, a tubular element mounted on the rod stock, a frame formed integral with the tubular element for supporting the line guide element, and a pair of sleeves mounted on the rod stock. The sleeves are arranged axially of the rod stock with the tubular element placed in between. Each sleeve defines an outer surface having an arcuate sectional shape gently tapered to approach an outer surface of the rod stock as it extends away from the tubular element.

Abstract: A device for attracting and killing fleas and other insects and bugs has a light for attracting the insects and a shallow reservoir of soapy water which the insects fall into causing them to drown. The soapy water can be replaced as often as is necessary or desired.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for reducing the population of flying insects. A first transparent cylindrical container is oriented with its axis generally vertical and provides a plurality of storage shelves for holding an insect bait. Natural air convection currents flowing over the bait produce an insect-attracting scent in the vicinity of the apparatus for attracting insects to the apparatus. A second transparent cylindrical container provides a space for containing a liquid defatting agent, and has an open top lip so that the liquid may spill over the lip and run downward across the outer surface of the second container. A storage container is positioned below the second container to receive the liquid that spills over the top lip. A pump is interconnected between the storage container and the second container so as to pump the liquid from the storage container to the second container, over the top lip, and back to the storage container in a continuous process.

Abstract: A container system for small items formed of an assembly having at least one planar back plate and a top plate extending perpendicularly therefrom, a plurality of open top, closed bottom containers with first short Velcro strips secured to the planar plate adjacent the top and second Velcro strips affixed to each of the containers so that the containers may be removably attached and supported by the first Velcro strips, the open top of each container being supported in close proximity to the top plate so that the top plate functions as a closure for the containers.

Abstract: The structure of a shade house is disclosed which is comprised of a plurality of upright posts with cables tensioned therebetween to provide a support for a shade producing fabric to be placed over a designated area. The structure is easy to assemble and includes improved structural elements such as the combination of a post with a separate top which supports the roof cable, and a separate earth anchor threadably driven into the ground. The roof is comprised of a number of supporting cables preferably forming a rectangular grid, and by a system of parallel holding cables which extend over the top surface of the roof fabric with the latter is installed. The fabric is installed by way of a plurality of strips which can be wound up and stored in the wound up position during winter months or the like.

Abstract: An improved container for growing and holding plants for transplanting encloses the root ball in a polyurethane liner, which is then supported within a wire mesh outer basket. The polyurethane liner does not rot above ground, yet is permeable, so that the roots in the root ball air prune, forming extensive fine filamentary root growth, significantly improving the viability and health of the plant when transplanted. Although the liner of the invention does not rot above ground, it easily passes roots when the basket and root ball is planted, As a result, the basket and liner need not be removed prior to planting the plant, significantly simplifying handling of the plant.

Abstract: A child window guard for installation in an open window, such window guard having a base member positioned on the window sill, a lower window sash receipt member and a plurality of vertical members, such vertical members attached at their bottoms at an outward angle to the base member and attached at their tops to the base of the lower window sash receipt member in which lower window sash receipt member the bottom rail of the lower window sash in received.

Abstract: A door seal is formed as an elongate strip of resilient material, the strip defining a body section having formations by which it may be secured around a door opening so that it is disposed inboard of a sideglass of the door when the door is closed and the sideglass raised; a lip section extending outwardly from the body section, the lip section being joined to the body section by a root portion and having a tip at the end remote from the root portion, the tip being directed back towards the body section such that when the door is closed with the sideglass raised, the tip will be deflected inwardly towards the root portion and the lip section will engage the sideglass on its outer surface.

Abstract: A tool sharpening device (11) has a rotary grindstone (14), a tool support (34) and linear guides (32, 33) along which the tool support (34) is displaceable in use of the device. The linear guides (32, 33) extend transversely of the axis of rotation of the rotary grindstone (14) and their location is such as to guide a tool carried by the tool support (34) so as to transit across the end face (15) of the rotary grindstone (14). The tool support (34) is releasably connected to the linear guides in such a way that the tool support (34) can be positioned on the linear guides (32, 33) with a tool support face (35) lying at one of two different inclinations to the plane defined by the end face (15) of the grindstone (14).

Abstract: A microfinishing arm assembly for reducing taper on selected bearing journal surfaces of various workpieces rotated about a longitudinal axis. The microfinishing arm assembly includes a primary finishing arm and a taper correction means for applying a plurality of adjacent independently variable grinding pressures. A primary abrasive means for finishing a journal surface is mountable on the primary finishing arm and adapted for use in cooperation with the taper correction means. A measuring means for gauging the bearing journal surfaces at a plurality of spaced points during rotation is utilized with a processor means for receiving the gauging signals, calculating diameters of the journal surfaces and generating a plurality of output signals corresponding to the diameters of the bearing surfaces at spaced points.

Abstract: A contoured cutting element for cutting a contoured groove, i.e. other than square or rectangular, in a substrate of plastic, metal, concrete, asphalt, macadam, stone or the like has a cutting surface whose length, in the direction of cutting of the element is directly proportional to the amount of material that portion of the cutting surface must remove to provide uniform wear on the cutting surface over long periods of usage.

Abstract: An inflatable truss frame member for use in the frame of a large inflatable device such as a ship or satellite decoy. A first embodiment, developed for use in satellite decoys, comprises three main inflatable tubes separated by shear load carrying interlacing inflatable tubes. The first embodiment may be manufactured by laminating two MYLAR sheets together using a triangular pattern of adhesive print to form a series of inflatable tubes. Excess material is removed from between the tubes and the edges of the MYLAR are bonded together forming a cylinder to complete the inflatable truss frame member. A second embodiment, developed for the heavier shear loading of ship decoys, comprises three main inflatable tubes separated by a shear load carrying web. The second embodiment may be manufactured by bonding an inner and outer tube made of MYLAR along arcuately spaced strips. The bonded MYLAR forms the separating web and unbonded MYLAR forms three inflatable tubes.

Abstract: A joint between an upper wall part and a lower wall part of a modular tub/shower unit includes a recessed band adjacent to but spaced from the lowermost edge of the upper wall part. A further band is recessed at the uppermost edge of the lower wall part with the vertical height of that band being greater than the vertical height of the recessed band in the upper wall part and greater than a band at the lowermost edge which is not recessed. The lowermost band of the upper wall part is then adhesively attached to the uppermost edge and a part of the recessed band of the part by a double sided adhesive tape the covering of which is pulled through the gap between these parts. The adhesive tape provides the only sealant necessary for waterproofing the joint and provides the only structural strength necessary. The groove above the lowermost band of the upper wall part allows the upper wall part to be maneuvered into the required position by finger engagement into the groove.

Abstract: A system for securing a building structure, and various components of a building structure, to one another and/or to the building foundation or ground, is provided. The system includes apparatus for securing shingles against wind damage on a sloped, shingled roof; apparatus for securing the roof structure of a building to the adjacent upper wall structure; and apparatus for securing the roof structure directly to the foundation of the building or to the ground. The system is particularly adaptable to single and two story residential dwellings, such as single family homes and townhouses, and their related structures, such as garages and sheds, having sloped, shingled roofs. Installation of the complete system of the present invention provides substantial additional security for a structure against storm damage, particularly due to high winds.

Abstract: A hydraulic variable damping device for installation in the frame of a structure to control vibrations while evaluating the damping property of the structure during seismic disturbances. Control means for this device include a command value judging circuit for comparing the plus or minus sign of a differential pressure value between hydraulic chambers within the device with that of a generated damping force command value to output a valve opening command value for fully opening a flow regulating valve when the signs of the command value and the differential pressure value are different from each other. A pressure controller is provided for making a correction based on the feedback of the pressure valve when the signs of the damping force command value and the differential pressure value are the same to generate a valve opening command value.

Abstract: A portable curing cell assembly is provided for storing tobacco for curing, the curing cell assembly may comprise a kit of component parts capable of being easily assembled and disassembled in the field. The curing cell assembly includes a frame structure which defines at least one storage bay through which an elevating trailer can be transported. Tobacco rod holding members are provided disposed longitudinally along the side of the storage bay so that tobacco laden tobacco rods can be suspended from the holding members across the storage bay. A roof is disposed across and above the storage bay, the roof being supported generally by the frame structure as a predetermined height above the tobacco rod holding members.

Abstract: A glass reveal molding having a generally J-shaped clamping portion which exerts substantially even gripping pressures on both the top and bottom surfaces of the glass panel is disclosed. The molding includes a relatively rigid clamping portion and a more flexible crown portion. The crown may be provided with a high gloss finish. The molding substantially eliminates roll-over or disengagement of the molding from the glass prior to complete assembly. The molding also provides a crown which covers the gap between the vehicle body and the glass panel. Also disclosed are various methods of producing the glass reveal molding.

Abstract: The present inventive building and the construction method thereof uses a joined-and-filled-in-situ casing system from which to provide the foundation, exterior walls and interior walls of a structure using materials that are high strength, extremely durable, highly insulating and fire-retardant. The present inventive building and the construction method thereof provides a solution to the excessive wastes generated during conventional construction methods by utilizing construction materials that are recycled by being shredded and used as insulating fill. The present inventive building and construction method thereof incorporates an improved electrical wiring system that is particularly suited to the above casing system. The inventive wiring system provides an improved gang-box and wire conduit means that is much easier to install than convention wiring methods. Live wires are encapsulated in a substantially fire-proof medium, and the location of wiring within walls is consistent and hence predictable.

Abstract: A device and method for protecting the end of a wooden utility pole set in the ground. A split cylindrical casing is provided which can be placed around the lower end of a wooden utility pole just before it is installed in the ground. The casing comprises an elongate, relatively thin cylindrical member having one closed end and being split into two sections connected together along the side thereof. The connection acts as a hinge. The edges of the casing where it is split are provided with a fastener, one part of the fastener being disposed along the edge of one part of the casing and another part of the fastener being disposed along the edge of the other part of the casing. When the cylindrical casing is closed, the edge of one part overlaps the edge of the other part so that the respective parts of the fasteners fit matingly together. Preferably, the fastener extends the entire length of the casing and entirely across the bottom end thereof. Preferably, the casing is made of high grade plastic.

Abstract: A brick panel construction apparatus including a stiff backing member such as a polystyrene insulated board is laminated to a water impermeable sheet which is primarily planar in shape. A plurality of integrally formed projections are disposed in a plurality of horizontal rows on the impermeable sheet whereby these projections and the sheet constitute a one-piece structure. A plurality of spaced apart thin bricks are adhesively attached to the sheet and the bricks are disposed between the rows of projections. Grout is then applied to the spaces between the bricks and covers the rest of the sheet, including the projections. Brackets are utilized to attach the thin sheet and backing member to a vertical sub-straight and these brackets have a planar portion for allowing the fastener to pass through it, through the thin sheet and through the backing member to a vertical structural member.

Abstract: An expansion joint and flexible seal for refractory lined flues includes a flexible insulating body having a pair of end faces, a pair of lateral faces and a longitudinal dimension. The flexible seal further includes a filter element positioned adjacent to one of the end faces and extending in the longitudinal dimension. The filter element is attached to the insulating body and the assembly may be placed with other seal assemblies in endwise fashion around the periphery of a pair of opposing flue members. A further external pressure seal is provided, mounted to each end of the flue elements.

Abstract: A corrugated waterproof roof covering has a plurality of adjacently positioned sections. Each section includes an intermediate series of separated, adjacently positioned ridges interconnected by identical U-shaped channels. An additional lowered ridge is located at a first end of the series of ridges and appends from them by an L-shaped channel. An outer edge of the lowered ridge appends to a shallow U-shaped channel. The sections are positioned in edgewise overlying relation. An end ridge at a second end of each section overlies and receives the lowered ridge of an adjacent section to create a passageway therebetween and to laterally interlock the sections. A protective layer is positioned atop the rides, and fasteners extend through the layer for termination in the passageway for concealing the fasteners from view.

Abstract: A wall formed from square edge predecorated wallboards and the method of constructing a seamless wall from square edge predecorated wallboards comprising folding the edge flaps of two abutting square edge wallboards away from the joint, cutting a groove along the length of the joint formed by the square edged abutting wallboards, adhering a joint strip comprising a rib which fits within the groove and a support strip therefor which extends laterally over the uncovered portion of each gypsum board adjacent to the joint, and double-cutting and adhering the edge flaps of the wallboards to the joint strip so as to form a seamless appearing joint.

Abstract: A multi-component modular system for use in fabricating wall structures of the type which may be fortified with concrete or other similar materials. The system includes a plurality of plastic prefabricated forms, each form comprising an elongated, generally rectangular member having a cavity defined by a pair of side panels and a pair of end panels. One end panel has a pair of outwardly-facing, L-shaped flanges, and the other end panel has a pair of L-shaped slots sized and shaped to mate with the L-shaped flanges. Two or more forms may be interconnected in an end-to-end fashion by inserting the L-shaped flanges of one form into the L-shaped slots of a second form. A plurality of openings are provided on the end panels of the forms to permit concrete to be distributed monolithically between adjacent forms. Each of the forms may be supported by a strut member which is mountable transversely between the pair of side panels of the form.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling system utilizing main runners with cross runners, said main runners and cross runners having an inverted-T configuration with a web with flanges extending from opposite sides thereof and a plurality of metal panels. Each of the metal panels is provided with a suspension arrangement adjacent a pair of opposite edges to enable hanging the panel from flanges of adjacent main runners to conceal the runners. The suspension arrangement is such that space is provided to enable disassembling a panel from the system without disturbing adjacent panels. The panel may be provided with a stop arrangement which would prevent unintentional disengagement of the suspension arrangement from a flange of the main runner.

Abstract: Building or like parts can be attached to a support structure, such as the wall of a building, by using an elongate attachment member 10 or 40. Coping or capping stones 32 or 50 may be similarly attached to the top of a wall. The attachment member has to opposed outwardly-extending resilient latch portions, 18a, 18b, 48a, 48b and, in a region away from the latch portions, an outwardly-extending anchor portion, or a pair of anchor portions.

Abstract: A wire winding and tying machine useful in the winding of steel wire strands or the like includes a tie stock dispenser that delivers a pre cut length of tie stock to a platform. A hanking unit picks up the tie stock and delivers it to a position above pre wound strands. The hanking unit includes rockable arms that press the tie stock ends about the wound strands to a position to engage a twister that winds the tie stock about the strands.

Abstract: Products which are somewhat self-supporting are carried in tandem on a first conveyor toward a second conveyor with an edge of the product transverse to the direction of travel. When each product reaches the point of transfer between conveyors, it is transferred downwardly on edge onto the second conveyor and the products are reverse-shingled in batches on edge in a partially upright fashion on the second conveyor. Each batch of products is then moved on the second conveyor on edge by a loader for insertion into a container or for transfer to another device for further processing or handling. When inserted into a container, a wall of the container is temporarily bowed inwardly to guide the products while they are being loaded into the container.

Abstract: A method and device for simultaneously closing a first and adjacent second box having respective lateral openings, each closed by a pair of lateral tabs, which are folded one on top of the other by a first and second folding device on either side of the two boxes; the tabs being arranged, prior to folding, facing and parallel to one another, so as to define two inner tabs and two outer tabs; and each folding device moving along a respective path for folding the outer tab of the adjacent box and the inner tab of the other box.

Abstract: Collating apparatus for stacking generally flat articles comprises a chute on opposite sides of which are two pairs of conveyor bands carrying supports for the articles. The conveyor bands are driven as two diagonally opposite pairs so that the stack builds on the supports of one pair of bands while a preceding stack built on the supports of the other pair of bands is discharged from the chute. The supports carried by the bands also comprise members which act on the completed stack to compress it before it is discharged.

Abstract: A stretch wrap packaging machine includes a support frame and a rotatable frame rotatably mounted on the support frame. A dispenser is mounted on the rotatable frame to follow an orbital path. The dispenser has a web tensioning system which is selectably operable in a plurality of states. At least one actuation ring is moveably mounted on the support frame for cooperation with the tensioning system and selectively rendering the tensioning system operable in each of the plurality of states of operation throughout the orbital path. An activator moves the actuation ring to cooperate with the tensioning system. The tensioning system may include prestretch rollers connected by an engageable clutch. The tensioning system may also include at least one power assisted roller which is connected by a clutch to a power source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved air extraction apparatus for continuous package making. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved air extraction apparatus that continuously packages a continuous succession of objects in a continuous length of heat-sealable packaging film. The apparatus extracts air from the packaging film that has been folded in a manner so that margins along opposite longitudinal edges of the film form a seam with two overlapping flaps for heat sealing, wherein just ahead of a heat sealing station, the improved apparatus of the invention extracts air from between the film flaps.

Abstract: An air floated cutting apparatus is provided having a housing configured to define a cup-shaped centrifuge chamber along an inner peripheral wall of the housing for centrifuging cuttings. An impeller is located in the housing to force air outwardly along an interior wall of the housing to pressurize the interior of the housing. The air moves outwardly and downwardly along the interior wall in a top portion of the housing and then inwardly and downwardly along the interior wall in a bottom portion of the housing toward a support surface beneath the housing. The lowermost portion of the interior housing wall is angled downwardly less than 30 degrees with respect to a horizontal axis for directing air inwardly and downwardly at a predetermined angle. In one embodiment the interior housing wall defines the centrifuge chamber in the presence of the downward air flow. In another embodiment, means is provided for defining a centrifuge chamber separate from an air pressure chamber in which air flows downwardly.

Abstract: A cotton stripper with an improved row unit having brush rolls and augers with parallel shafts driven by a gear drive. The parallel shafts permit the unit to be narrowed several inches compared with the conventional units. A cutoff member between the brush roll and auger has an edge which runs parallel to the shafts below the axis of the brush roll shaft to break up stalks and facilitate power feeding of stripped material toward the lower part of the auger. The auger housing is formed with angled flat walls for better stalk breakage. Upright forward slots and rear fore-and-aft extending slots in flat auger walls provide increased dirt and trash elimination. The top of the row unit housing is formed with a low friction material that is angled downwardly toward the row receiving area to reduce cotton loss.

Abstract: A supply of wrapping material for a wrapping mechanism is provided in the form of a spool having a core member which is rotatably mounted to the lower ends of a pair of support arms having their upper ends vertically pivotally mounted to an arm support for pivoting about a horizontal axis. An upright contact surface is located below the horizontal axis and is engaged by one side of the spool of material such that the surface offers frictional resistance to the unwrapping of material from the spool.

Abstract: In the case of a spinning machine having several spinning stations for the spinning of slivers fed in cans, drivable transport belts are provided for the transporting of the slivers from the cans to the spinning stations, to which stationary guiding belts are assigned which form a sliding guide for the slivers transported by the transport belts.

Abstract: In the case of a spinning machine having several spinning stations for spinning slivers into yarns which were fed in cans, conveyor belts are provided which guide the slivers between the cans and the spinning stations. The cans each contain several slivers, a joint conveyor belt being assigned to at least the slivers of one can.

Abstract: In a ring-spinning or -twisting machine a longitudinal row of upright and normally rotating spindles mounted on a common support beam each have a lower reserve surface below a sleeve normally carried on the spindle. An apparatus for clearing roving wound on the surface has a guide rail extending longitudinally along a back side of the beam adjacent the spindles, a carriage displaceable along the rail past the spindles, and a drive including a longitudinally extending drive element secured to the carriage for displacing same longitudinally along the rail past the spindles. A roving-cutting element is fixed on the carriage engageable immediately adjacent the spindles between the respective lower reserve surfaces and sleeves and a roving-clearing element is fixed on the carriage below the cutting element and engageable immediately adjacent the lower reserve surfaces of the spindles.

Abstract: A golf ball retriever which can also be used as a trap rake. A head mounted upon an extendible handle includes a plurality of elongated spaced tines extending from pivoted arms. The arms are pivotal between a folded storage position and an extended open operative position and the tines are separated by a distance slightly less than the diameter of a golf ball whereby the retriever head may be "raked" through a water hazard to retrieve the balls. The rake-like orientation of the tines also permits the head to smooth sand traps.

Abstract: A method and system for cooling a gas turbine engine in conjunction with an improved gas bearing face seal assembly. The gas turbine engine has a multi-stage compressor which discharges compressor discharge air for expansion by a combustor. A cavity which is aerodynamically linked to a turbine stage on its downstream end is formed by a metal structure the upstream end of which is connected to a seal which substantially inhibits the flow of compressor discharge air into the cavity. A conduit links an intermediate stage of the multi-stage compressor to the cavity for purposes of cooling the cavity and the turbine stage components located downstream of the cavity.

Abstract: A combined turbofan and ramjet aircraft engine includes a forward bypass duct which allows the engine to operate more efficiently during the turbofan mode of operation. By mounting a ramjet preburner in the forward duct and isolating this duct from the turbofan bypass air, a transition from turbofan operation to ramjet operation can take place at lower flight Mach numbers without incurring pressure losses or blockage in the turbofan bypass air.

Abstract: A turbojet propulsion engine for supersonic aircraft has a primary unit including a compressor, a combustion chamber, a turbine which drives the compressor, and an exhaust assembly, and a secondary unit including a compression fan assembly arranged in an annular secondary duct surrounding the primary unit, the fan assembly having at least one stage of rotor blades rigidly connected to the shaft which drives the compressor of the primary unit and is disposed between an upstream stage of fixed inlet guide vanes and a downstream stage of fixed flow straightener vanes, the inlet guide vane stage and the flow straightener vane stage each being associated with an adjuster for adjusting the pitch of the respective vanes.

Abstract: An exhaust purification apparatus for an engine uses a catalytic converter provided in an exhaust system of the engine. First and second exhaust sensors are provided on upstream and downstream sides, respectively, of the catalyst converter in the exhaust system. Detected values from the first and second exhaust sensors are used for feed back control of air fuel ratio and judging deterioration of the catalyst of the catalytic converter, respectively. A control constant of the air fuel ratio of the feed back control is changed so that the second exhaust sensor detects in accordance with a condition of the catalyst.

Abstract: An exhaust gas duct for a row of a plurality of combustion engine cylinders has an exhaust pipe section extending alongside the cylinders and a cooling housing in which the exhaust pipe section is mounted. The cooling housing has a middle longitudinal section and two end sections, one of which is a cover and the other is a mounting connector duct end ring. The middle section has substantially circular end portions with cooling liquid flow ducts therein and a flange portion for mounting to a cylinder head. The middle section is made of extruded standardized stock of light metal which facilitates the manufacture and assembly of the duct. A compact structural volume is also achieved thereby. The extruded stock material assures a good dimensional accuracy, a high surface quality, and good sealing characteristics.

Abstract: An improved efficiency external combustion engine which utilizes separation on the thermodynamic processes that occur in an external combustion engine into components designed to maximum each operation. The external combustion engine varies flow volume of air to the combustor in response to power demands and delivers fuel to the combustor at a constant air-to-fuel ratio. The system further comprises separate compressors, combustors and expanders wherein the compressor utilizes isothermal compression, the combustor utilizes constant pressure or constant volume combustion or a combination of the two and may provide final compression, and the expander may utilize subatmospheric expansion. Exhaust heat may be regenerated and used in the primary cycle. The engine also comprises a positive lubrication system for the cylinders and pistons that allows a constant flow of a lubricant around the piston. A wide variance valve control mechanism is introduced which offers varied valve timings.

Abstract: A hydraulic power transmission including a compact external oil pressure takeoff apparatus which houses therein a hydrostatic transmission, and attaches thereto a charge pump. The transmission is capable of supplying operating oil and of taking out external oil pressure. Specifically, part of the discharge oil from the charge pump is adapted to be taken out from the housing so as to omit the need for an external takeout pump. An oil filter is disposed on the exterior of the housing, thereby facilitating maintenance of the hydraulic power transmission.

Abstract: A new hybrid electric power production cycle is revealed, which utilizes hot, dry-rock, geothermal energy to produce dry, saturated steam, and utilizes natural gas or other fossil fuel to superheat the produced steam to a desired temperature. The superheated steam would then be used in a conventional Rankine cycle to produce large-scale electric power and energy. For a preferred steam pressure of 1800 pounds per square inch and a temperature of 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, the total energy consumed in the hybrid cycle would be 78% geothermal and 22% fossil-fuel.

Abstract: A gas turbine combustor for a gas turbine power plant comprises a combustion liner connected to a turbine and provided with a main fuel nozzle assembly and a sub-fuel nozzle assembly for jetting fuel to an inside of the combustion liner through nozzle holes, a base fuel supply line, a main fuel line for supplying a fuel to the main nozzle assembly for premixing an air with the fuel jetted through the nozzle hole for carrying out a lean burning in the combustion liner, and a plurality of sub-fuel lines for supplying the fuel to the sub-fuel nozzle assembly for mixing the fuel with a combustion air for carrying out a diffusion burning in the combustion liner. The main and sub-fuel lines branch off a front end of the base fuel supply line.