Abstract: The invention is a compact ultrasonic tester involving rotating sensors. The processor rotates with the sensors so that the output signal of the processor goes through the slip rings, rather than the output signal of the sensors. A spraying system is incorporated in conjunction with rollers. The rollers take the applied spray on the pipe surface and paint a film on the outer pipe surface to allow a good contact for meaningful results. A floating shoe is provided for holding each sensor against the pipe wall. The sensors are biased into contact with the pipe surface and the machine can handle different diameters of pipe. By controlling the pipe speed of advance and the rotational speed of the sensors, 100 percent coverage of the pipe wall is assured. The machine is compact and can be installed behind existing electromagnetic/gamma testers without major modifications to pipe-testing facilities.

Abstract: This probe comprises a cable (4) and a probe head (6) fixed to one end of the cable and having an inspection head (18) provided with transmission-reception means (22, 24) for inspection signals from a tube (2), a support (20) on which the inspection head is mounted in rotary manner, a motor (66) for rotating the inspection head, an encoder associated with the motor for determining the circumferential extent of faults which the tube may have, and a rotary collector (10) between the motor and the support in order to ensure a mechanical connection between the motor and the inspection head and the transmission of control signals for the said means (22, 24) and signals supplied by the latter. Articulated mechanical connections (14, 16) are provided between the motor and the collector and between the collector and the inspection head.

Abstract: A transducer assembly includes a cap readily removable from a housing and enclosing a pressure transducer and a main valve body. Seals are located inside the housing which often are elastomeric or otherwise heat damageable. A top cartridge together with all of the seals inside the housing is readily disconnectable from the housing to separate the seals from the transducer assembly first end. This first end may then be heat sealed by soldering, brazing, or welding to a manifold or the like without any heat damage to the various seals. The transducer assembly then may be readily reassembled to form an operative transducer assembly. The foregoing Abstract is merely a resume of general applications, is not a complete discussion of all principles of operation or applications, and is not to be construed as a limitation on the scope of the claimed subject matter.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a tactile sensor capable of detecting shear force comprises an anisotropically conductive material disposed between a conductive cursor and an array of contacts. In one preferred embodiment, the anisotropic material is affixed to the contact array, and the cursor is affixed to an elastomeric skin overlying the material. Movement of the cursor is detected by interconnection of the contacts underlying the cursor. In a second embodiment, the anisotropic material is affixed to the cursor but is free to move over the contact array in response to shear force. Movement of the cursor is detected by interconnection of the underlying contacts. Such arrangements can also detect pressure and temperature.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting to a chip and a substrate for testing the bond between a chip and a substrate in a testing apparatus, the connector assembly comprises a pair of connector blocks, each block having a generally square planar connecting face for bonding to oppositely directed faces of a chip and substrate, and a coupling end for mounting in a tensile testing machine, and a swivel connector assembly for connecting to the coupling and mounting in a tensile testing machine for the application of aligned tension to the chip and substrate.

Abstract: A pump station flowmeter is disclosed including a sudden high inflow change detection circuit for eliminating from a series of emptying characteristic calculations taken over a period of time those measurements which are outside of a predetermined acceptance range. The wet well dimensions, level detector signals, clock signals and pump status signals are supplied as inputs to both a volume rate of change calculator and to the sudden high inflow change detector. In the event of an undesirable measurement, the sudden high inflow change detection circuit operates a gate to isolate the volume rate of change calculator from the emptying characteristic calculator that calculates outflow. A flow integrator is provided for calculating volume per cycle from the volume rate of change signal, and an inflow calculator serves to produce inflow from the volume per cycle signal.

Abstract: A Karman vortex flow meter for measuring the flow rate of a fluid under test in a pipeline having a base to be secured to the pipeline, and a vortex detector having an axis intended to intersect the pipeline. The vortex detector includes a post, a detector flange at least partially surrounding the post having a free surface, a columnar force receiving part extending from the post into the pipeline for producing a Karman vortex, and a strain detecting element coupled to the free surface for detecting the Karman vortex and producing an output signal corresponding the detected Karman vortex.

Abstract: A flow transducer includes a piston movable in a sleeve to vary the area of an orifice. The piston may move in either direction from a position in which flow is prevented. Movement in both directions is opposed by a spring. The piston assumes a unique position for each flow rate and the position of the transducer is sensed to provide a signal indicative of low rate.

Abstract: A strain detector which is improved in corrosion resistance and moisture resistance and is high in reliability. The strain detector comprises a driven member, a magnetic shielding layer of a non-magnetic or diamagnetic material selectively formed on the driven member, a magnetic layer formed at a portion of the driven member at which the magnetic shielding layer is not formed, and a detecting coil provided corresponding to the magnetic layer. The magnetic layer may be formed in such a manner as to project from the driven member by selectively removing a surface of the driven member. Preferably, a protecting layer is formed on surfaces of the magnetic layer and the magnetic shielding layer. A process of producing such strain detector is also disclosed by which a magnetic shielding layer can be formed only at a required portion of a driven member readily in a short period of time.

Abstract: A sample introduction valve for spectrometers for selectively directing sample flow from two or more sources in which a slideably mounted shuttle provides in one position a pass through for one source and a by-pass for the other source and in a second position the opposite result.

Abstract: A plug gager is provided which can be tilted relative to the opening of a bottle to be inspected so that insertion will be assured for acceptable bottles. The plug gager tube assembler is supported at one end in a ball and socket support and is supported at the other end by a pair of taper bushings to permit tilting but normally maintaining the concentricity of the assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring an externally applied parameter to selected products. The invention involves a housing enclosing a sensor, and a monitoring and output network. The sensor has a characteristic that varies in some predetermined manner with variation in the monitored parameter. The monitoring and output network involves a sensor which produces a signal representative of the monitored characteristic. Values associated with the signal are stored in a memory device for subsequent, selected retrieval.

Abstract: A retaining ring is provided for temporarily holding a pressure sensor in place within a spark plug attaching hole prior to installation of a spark plug. The retaining ring is resiliently deformed into a stressed positioned to attach itself to a circumferential wall of the spark plug attaching hole. In one embodiment, a gasket is adapted to serve also as such a retaining ring.

Abstract: This specification describes a completely new and different concept, method, mechanization, apparatus configuration and sequencing procedure for obtaining commercially useful energy and power, namely: the use of a gyroscope to generate output power from the earth's stored inertial rotational (flywheel) energy by fixing the housing of the gyroscope to the earth and using the rotation of the earth relative to the gyroscope's spatially stable rotor/gimbal assembly to rotate the input shaft(s) of a power transducer(s). This provides a power-output stroke over a near 180.degree. precession excursion (near pole-to-pole alignment) until the rotor spin axis of the gyroscope is nearly aligned with the polar axis of the earth. Re-precession torques are then created on the inner gimbal within the gyroscope to re-orient the rotor spin axis vector direction by re-precessing the rotor spin by somewhat more than 180.degree.

Abstract: A reusuable mass propulsion system comprising; means to change the force created by a linear accelerating mass into rotating kinetic energy, the kinetic energy being in a different plane and dimension which, in the process, gives at least 4 distinct thrusts to its vehicle host. The apparatus uses no magnetic forces, gases or particle discharges and requires only a power source such as solar energy for its activation.

Abstract: A differential linear actuator is disclosed which minimizes the torque that must be reacted by an input, rotary drive sleeve member. The differential linear actuator includes an actuator housing within which the drive sleeve is rotatably mounted. An intermediate actuating member is concentrically mounted between the actuator housing and the drive sleeve and is connected to the drive sleeve through a spline connection such that rotation of the drive sleeve results in rotation of the intermediate actuator member. In addition, due to the spline connection and a rotary to linear connection assembly between the intermediate actuator member and the actuator housing, rotation of the intermediate actuator member results in axial displacement of the member relative to the actuator housing.

Abstract: A drop-in type shifter is provided for an automotive transmission, the shifter employing one or more washer-like flat springs for spring biasing a shift stick to a predetermined position on the shifter and actuatable for changing the drive ratio of the transmission when the shift stick is pivoted. A base is adapted for mounting the shifter on the transmission. A spherical socket is disposed on the base, and a spherical ball is disposed on the shift stick, the shift stick being received in the ball for pivotally mounting the shift stick on the base. One or more flat washer-like springs are provided having an aperture through which the upper end of the shift stick extends, the washer-like spring being normally planar in an unstressed condition but being compressible into a curvilinear predetermined cross-sectional shape as installed.

Abstract: A light weight conventional robot and method for use in connection with the surface preparation of large objects. The robot has a tool attached to an object flange which is supported by a collapsible member, allowing the tool to move to and fro. The member is pivotally mounted to a base so that the tool may be manipulated in all directions. There are at least three independently mountable blocks which allow the robot to be easily adapted to the work envelope without any change to the envelope itself. Tensile members connect the mounting blocks to the object flange to control the movement of the tool. The tensile members may be one continuous non-accumulating member or separate members which respectively allow the robot to move in two or three degrees of freedom, by varying the length of each member.

Abstract: A system for controlling a positioning unit in a motor vehicle includes various control units that influence the positioning unit coupled thereto. A drive slip control and an automatic transmission control both supply a control signal. Yet another control signal is dependent upon a driver request signal. For a period of time, the control signal from the automatic transmission control takes precedence over the other control signals.

Abstract: A multistage transmission has a plurality of gear stages and an additional gear stage which may be engaged to transmit part of the input shaft torque before disengagement of an engaged gear stage. A friction clutch is used to engage the additional stage. Alternatively, a variable-ratio pulley connection may be used for the additional stage. Synchronization of the transmission input shaft with a gear stage to be engaged is attained by controlling the change in input shaft speed in accordance with a selected speed gradient.

Abstract: The opener/closure of the present disclosure relates to devices permitting the opening or closing of twist cap containers. It comprises a rectangular housing in which a pair of cap gripping jaws are slidably mounted for movement toward and away from each other, and in which the jaws are interconnected by a cable in a manner whereby movement of one jaw in one direction is effective to move the other jaw in the opposite direction, whereby when moved toward each other both cooperate to grip a container twist cap either for loosening or tightening the cap to open or close its container. A standard positions the container below the housing by a strap tightly holding it securely against rotation as the jaws grip the cap, and the housing is manually rotated to loosen or tighten the cap on the container.

Abstract: A device for removing a rubber stopper from a test tube is mountable to an upright wall, has a generally horizontal splash guard, and a lower plate spaced parallel to and below the splash guard. A slot in the lower plate has spaced-apart opposing edges that converge towards each other from the plate outer edge to a narrowed portion, the opposing edges shaped to make engagement between the bottom of the stopper flange and the top edge of the test tube to wedge therebetween and to grasp the stopper in the slot narrowed portion to hold the stopper as the test tube is manipulated downwardly and pulled from the stopper. The opposing edges extend inwardly to adjoin an opening having a diameter significantly larger than that of the stopper flange.

Abstract: A device for removing a child resistant closure from a container, including a tab to receive the protrusion of a closure of the line-up-the-arrows type, a recess to receive the closure adjacent the tab, an inclined side of the recess to bear against the closure and maintain the tab in engagement with the protrusion, and an end of the device opposite the tab to receive a force. The recess is such that it can accept varying sizes of closures. Applying a force to the forcereceiving end in the downward direction levers the tab upward to pry the closure off the container. The tab is positioned on the device in such a way that the user can readily see the engagement of the tab with the closure protrusion.

Abstract: A tool includes a head portion formed on an elongated body, and one or more screw driver shanks pivotally engaged on the body. The head portion includes two engaging surfaces communicated with each other and having different sizes in order to drive objects of different sizes.

Abstract: The present invention provide a workpiece exchanging system in a CNC lathe having two spindle heads. The workpiece is machined by a spindle head A (S1, S2), a spindle head B is moved toward the spindle head A while loading a servo motor controlling a feed axis for the spindle head B to a torque limit (S3, S4). An error (d) of the feed axis is detected when this movement is completed, and it is determined whether the workpiece is normally clamped by a chuck mounted at a spindle head (S5, S7). The workpiece is machined as it is in accordance with the error of the feed axis (S9), is machined after being moved by a coordinate corresponding to the error (S8), an alarm is displayed, and the CNC is stopped (S10).

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a cylindrical sleeve (7) during continuous displacement of the sleeve (7) in its longitudinal direction, for example in connection with continuous manufacture of the sleeve (7) in an appropriate machine. The apparatus includes a longitudinal slide (30) which is displaceable synchronously with the sleeve (7) during rotation thereof and movement in its longitudinal direction. A knife (36) is impressible into the wall of the sleeve (7) during longitudinal displacement of the slide (30) and the sleeve (7). The knife (36) is mounted on a cross slide (39,40; 43,44) which is reciprocal transversely of the longitudinal axis of the sleeve (7), and thereby transversely of the direction of movement of the longitudinal slide (30) for impressing the knife (36) into the wall of the sleeve (7) for cutting a desired length of the sleeve.

Abstract: A slit forming apparatus consists essentially of a rotary blade assembly, a rotary backing roller, and pressing projections. The rotary blade assembly contacts with or abuts against a strip-shaped material travelling over the rotary backing roller and then penetrates said material to form slits in it. The backing roller has banks for holding the strip-shaped material pressed by the rotary blade assembly, and also has grooves for receiving the blades of the rotary blade assembly when they penetrate the strip-shaped material. The pressing projections provided at opposite side ends of the assembly prevent the undersired movement of said material in the lateral or longitudinal direction. With this apparatus, substantially defect-free satisfactory slits are formed in the strip-shaped material.

Abstract: A strand pelletizer for cutting thermoplastic strands into pellets is provided. The strand pelletizer has a housing that includes a base, a pivotable cover, and a moveable end wall. The pivotable cover and the movable end wall may be opened without the use of tools to provide access to the interior of the pelletizer cutting chamber. The movable end wall is both slideable and pivotable over a fixed dowel pin within the housing base. The moveable end wall houses the feed rolls for the pelletizer and also houses the strand inlet to the pelletizer. After the cover is raised, the moveable end wall may be pivoted away from the cutting chamber to permit cleaning of the interior of the cutting chamber, particularly the critical area below the lower feed roll of the cutting chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus for restoring a turret table toolholder guide station. The apparatus comprises a plurality guide rings each comprising precisely molded or machined inner and external circumferential surfaces, one guide ring being installed into each of the channels. Each guide ring has a portion of the ring circumference removed for facile, snap-in installation, but each guide ring retains a sufficient portion thereof that a toolholder inserted for guidance in the station is in substantially continuous, precise toolholder guiding contact with the inner circumference of the guide ring.

Abstract: A guitar stand specially adapted to attach to existing stage amplification equipment thereby providing a stable support for an acoustic or electric guitar while maximizing the stage space available to the performer. The guitar stand includes a yoke, a support arm and a base, and a clamping mechanism. In operation, the guitar stand is detachably clamped to amplification equipment and supports the guitar above the floor. The unique structure of the stand balances the weight of the guitar against the weight of the equipment for stability.

Abstract: A glockenspiel comprises a keyboard implemented by a plurality of keys respectively associated with tuned sound bars, and each of the tuned sound bars is struck by a hammer upon depressing the associated key, wherein a plurality of hammer heads different in hardness are embedded into a hammer body and selectively brought into abutting engagement with the associated tuned sound bar so that tone color is changed during performance of a music.

Abstract: A service platform for transport within an area wherein an explosive device is present. A remotely controlled tractor provides the primary motive force for moving the service platform through the explosion-prone area. Because of the danger personnel might experience in entering such an area, the tractor is remotely controlled by a transmitter manned by a person at a remote location. In situations where the explosive device comprises one or more mines hidden in the earth, the mobile support of the tractor will distribute the weight of the tractor over a sufficiently large ground surface area such that mines embedded in the ground will not have their firing circuitry triggered by passage of the tractor above the mine. However, the service platform is equipped with rugged, massive, ground contacting elements which are sufficiently light so as to not trigger the firing mechanism of anti-tank mines, but sufficiently massive to cause the firing of anti-personnel mines.

Abstract: A shell plate for being indexed in angular steps is on a carrier which is, in turn, mounted to the upper end of the reloader ram. Indexer rod engageable elements such as cylindrical equiangularly spaced apart pins project downwardly from the bottom of the shell plate. An indexer rod is carried in the shell plate carrier. When the ram is driven to nearly its lowermost position, the manual operating lever is near the end of its swing at which time it abuts the indexer rod for the latter to engage one of the pins to rotate the shell plate. The indexer rod is retracted and reset by having it slide down a guide track from the uppermost position of the ram and the guide track is angulated in part to be engaged by the rod and retracted. The reloader is distinguished by indexing the shell plate only when the ram is within a few millimeters of its lowermost limit.

Abstract: A double piston propulsion unit for a recoilless mass/countermass projectile launcher comprises two hollow cylindrical pistons (22, 23) arranged in a back-to-back relationship with closed outer ends and open inner ends, the open inner ends being joined together by a circumferential rupturable connecting means so that the pistons form a vessel in which a propellant charge (34) is enclosed. In operation, the unit is slideably located inside the open-ende launch tube (1) of the projectile launcher at its mid-point. The propellant when initiated causes a build up of propellant gases inside the vessel and when the gas pressure reaches a pre-determined value the connecting means fails in tension and the piston (22, 23) are propelled in opposite directions. The tensile and compressive force experienced by the pistons (22, 23) during the firing of the unit are substantially decreased compared to known units, so that relatively lightweight pistons (22, 23) can be employed.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for controlling an actuator has a cylinder and a piston, and an oil pump. A first passage is communicated with the oil pump, and a second passage is communicated with the cylinder of the actuator. A plurality of branch passages are connected in parallel between the first and second passages, and a valve is provided in each branch passage. The hydraulic control system has a flow rate setting device for operating each valve thereby applying a predetermined quantity of oil to the cylinder of the actuator to shift the piston a desired distance.

Abstract: An end of stroke cushion for a linear hydraulic motor. A piston-cylinder unit includes a cylinder body (42) reciprocally slidable on a piston rod (40) having a piston head (64) which defines working chambers (82, 84) within the cylinder body (42). The piston rod (62) is tubular and includes a plurality of sidewall ports (P1-P7). A radially-expandable annular valve ring (106) normally snugly surrounds the piston rod (62) and during axial movement of the cylinder body (42) relative to the piston rod (62), the valve ring (106) will move axially relative to the sidewall ports (P1-P7) in the piston rod (62). Pressure introduction to the working chamber (84) through the sidewall ports (P1-P7) of the piston rod (62) and against the valve ring (106) radially expands the valve ring (106).

Abstract: A fluid unit, for example a piston/cylinder unit, is supplied with fluid via a cyclically opened or closed on/off valve. The vacuum peaks occurring on the outlet side of the on/off valve when it is closed and the inertia forces of the flowing fluid are used to supply additional fluid to the fluid unit via a non-return valve leading from a low-pressure connection or reservoir to the fluid unit.

Abstract: A high efficiency pool heating system (10) includes a power circuit (12) and heat pump circuit (14). Each circuit having a working fluid flowing therein. In the power circuit, a heater (16) vaporizes the working fluid which is periodically delivered and exhausted through a valve section (32) to a driving section (28) of a power unit (26). The driving section drives a driven section (30) which operates as a compressor for the working fluid in the heat pump circuit. Fluid exhausted from the driven section of the power unit is passed to a first portion (48) of a heat exchanger (46) which is in fluid communication with the water of a pool. In the heat exchanger, the working fluid in the power circuit is condensed to a liquid. Thereafter, the liquid is passed through the power circuit back to the heater where it is again vaporized.

Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine has a crown and peripheral wall to carry a piston ring. A support extends between the wall and a bearing housing to receive the connecting rod. A cylindrical support member also extends from the wall around the support to a skirt. The support member is radially inset from the wall and a cylindrical bearing member is located on its radially outer surface.

Abstract: A pasta cooking system including an automatic control which permits a cooking vat containing water to be automatically filled to a predetermined level in response to turning the system on, maintained at a constant level by the addition of water during repeated cooking cycles, remove the starchy froths resulting from a cooking cycle in response to a manual input by adding additional water to cause water to rise above the automatically maintained level and overflow a skimming weir, drained by manually opening a valve and automatically rinsed by leaving the control system on during the drain time as water is continually added by the automatic fill system to clean the pot. The water is introduced by the automatic system in such a manner to cause surface agitation during the skim procedure, and to rinse the walls of the vat during the drain cycle. A water level sensing uses a single stainless steel probe and a low voltage a.c. current between the probe and a stainless steel vat to prevent cathartic corrosion.

Abstract: A barbecue grill including a lower housing, heating means and food support means positioned within the lower housing, an upper housing or hood adapted to enclose the lower housing, a grease collecting grease pan mounted within the top surface of the lower housing so as to prevent heat flow therearound into the upper housing, and a plurality of apertures provided adjacent at least a portion of the perimeter of the lower housing to provide heat flow from the lower housing into the upper housing.

Abstract: Microwave oven apparatus includes provisions for adding moisture to foods being cooked in a microwave oven to reduce drying of the food during the cooking procedure. Different embodiments of a microwave oven include a microwave oven with mister elements, one mister element providing a cold mist and another mister embodiment providing a hot or steam mist derived from the heating of water in a reservoir of the microwave oven. A microwave oven may also include a water tray at the bottom of the oven, with water in the tray comprising the source of moisture for food being cooked in a dish within the oven. At the top of the oven, or above the mister elements, is a filter, preferably made of paper, or the like, through which moisture may permeate, but which prevents moisture condensing on the top of the microwave from falling onto the food in the form of droplets.

Abstract: An improved juice extracting machine having an upper structure inside of which is housed a gear box connected to a motor reducer assembly, a feeding cone positioned within a fruit receptacle located over the upper structure, a protector covering a front face of the upper structure and including upper cylindrical and lower prismatic heads of the motor reducer assembly, a worm positioned within the protector, a juice reservoir received under a duct of the protector, and a lower structure attached to the upper structure. The lower structure receives a container therein for receiving solid and liquid residues of the juice extracting process. A collector is positioned adjacent the worm for receiving residues of a screen associated with the protector.

Abstract: An apparatus for dividing bread dough or the like is provided, which comprises a dough-cutting member comprising a saw blade means, two dough-supporting members, and a drive means for reciprocating the saw blade means, and by which a plastic material such as bread dough or confectionery dough is smoothly severed, whereby pieces of divided bread dough, each having a plate-like form in which no stress has occurred, are obtained. Further, an apparatus for supplying a uniform strip of bread dough or the like is provided, which comprises the apparatus for dividing bread dough and a stretcher or the like for preparing a sheet of dough. By this apparatus, pieces of divided bread dough, each having a plate-like form, are supplied, and these pieces of bread dough are joined to each other to make a uniform strip of bread dough in which no stress has occurred.

Abstract: A compact disc marking apparatus 10 comprising a top portion 12, a bottom portion 14 attached with a pivot or shaft 16 to the top portion 12, and a locking handle 18. A recess 12-2 receives the handle 18 when it is vertically rotated to a lowered position, when marking a disc. The bottom portion 14 comprises a first recess 14-1 and a second recess 14-2. The locking handle 18 comprises a lever member 18-1, an engaging/compression member 18-2, a flanged engaging member 18-3 (FIG. 2 ), a pivot 18-4 (FIG. 6 ), a flanged portion 18-5, and a rounded portion 18-6 (FIG. 9 ).

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for automatic transport of compact discs one-at-a-time from a loading station in a horizontally disposed, circular defined path through various work stations e.g., silk-screen printing and UV-curing, to an off-loading station. The compact discs are automatically loaded by loading apparatus onto the transport apparatus one-at-a-time in a predetermined location from apparatus automatically supplying compact discs to the loading apparatus for loading onto the transport apparatus in a plurality of vertically disposed stacks, each stack providing a plurality of discs horizontally disposed and superposed one above the other. Subsequent to printing and curing of the printing ink, the printed compact discs are off-loaded from the annular-shaped transport apparatus one-at-a-time by unloading apparatus and provided in a plurality of vertically disposed stacks of compact discs, each stack containing a plurality of horizontally disposed printed discs superposed one above the other.

Abstract: A self-locking mechanism (10) for selectively dynamically adjusting expansion bands (12) of a running cylinder (11) of a rotary printing press during rotation includes a cylindrical adjustment member (30, 72) with a diameter substantially the same as the diameter of the running cylinder which engages a band box (22, 80) rotating with the running cylinder (11) to make the selected adjustments in response to rotation of cylindrical adjusting member (30, 72) at a speed different from the speed of the running cylinder (11). The speed difference is produced by a differential (52, 75) stationary with respect to the running cylinder (11) which engages the cylindrical member (30, 72) and the running cylinder (11). The cylindrical adjusting member (30, 72) is mounted to the running cylinder (11) on an interrupted journal (35). The cylindrical adjusting member (30) has an inner engagement surface (38) for engagement with the band box (22) and another engagement surface (39) for engagement with the differential.

Abstract: Apparatus for coating a webbing uses rollers in contact with each other. The coating is applied to a first roller and coating thickness is limited by a knife blade. The coating travels to a point of contact with the second roller about which the webbing is wound, and the coating is thereby transferred to the webbing. By controlling the relative speed between the two rollers, the knife blade can be raised or lowered with respect to the first roller to attain greater control over the coating operation.

Abstract: A hand held apparatus for stamping ink images on paper, comprising a handle, which is substantially transparent, a printing die, which is able to bold ink on a printing surface thereof, and an attachment means by which said printing die is able to be detachably attached to the handle. The printing surface comprises a resilient, opaque substance, such as natural rubber.

Abstract: A method for positioning a register mark sensor in a sheet printing machine, wherein a register mark sensor is moved in direction perpendicular to the direction of the movement of the sheet for detecting a register mark arrangement on the sheet, wherein the register mark sensor is moved until it is positioned in a defined scanning position relative to the register mark arrangement, the method of which includes the steps of: placing on the sheet a preliminary register mark, a given known distance A, perpendicular to the direction of the movement of the sheet, from a given register mark line, and after printing at least one sheet, positioning the preliminary mark sensor in relation to the preliminary mark.