Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying out the method in which a clamp made from a flat blank is plastically deformed into circular shape, is locked in its closed condition, is transferred from the deformation station to a transfer station where it is placed over the object to be fastened and is thereafter tightened onto the object. In order to maintain the clamp in predetermined position on the object before being tightened, the clamp is additionally plastically deformed into a slightly non-circular shape differing from the circular shape of the object and is again elastically deformed into its original circular shape before being placed over the object so that return of the clamp to its slightly non-circular configuration will provide sufficient frictional engagement to hold the clamp in predetermined position.

Abstract: A method of installing angle plates at the corners of ducts which has at the opposite ends of each panel of the duct channel shaped flanges into which is installed an angle plate with the angle plates being utilized to secure adjacent ducts together utilizing fasteners. The angle plates are configurated so as to be automatically fed by way of a supply hopper and associated machinery is constructed whereby a lowermost angle plate in a stack is automatically fed into position overlying duct channel flanges after the duct has been clamped in place followed by the forcing of the angle plate into the duct channel flanges and the securement of the angle plate in place. The method may comprise placing two angle flanges into two corners of one end of the duct and, further, simultaneously placing angle plates into the channel flanges at both the bottom and top of a duct.

Abstract: A shoe seal for sealing the space between a floating roof and the inner wall of an oil storage tank includes a plurality of scissors hanger assemblies for mounting a shoe on the floating roof. Each assembly includes an elongated plate suspended from a shoe clip bolted to the shoe and pivotally coupled to an opposite pair of elongated bars suspended from a rim clip bolted to the outer rim of the floating roof. In a first embodiment, the shoe is biased into contact with the inner tank wall by pusher bars bolted to the shoe and having resilient legs extending into contact with the floating roof, and pusher plates bolted to the roof and having a resilient leg extending into contact with the shoe. In a second embodiment, only the pusher bars are used and they are mounted on the rim clips bolted to the floating roof so that the opposite resilient legs thereof extend into contact with the shoe. A vapor barrier fabric extends between and is joined to the shoe and to the floating roof to complete the shoe seal.

Abstract: A process for producing air bearing sliders for thin film magnetic heads, one at a time from a strip of material having the thin film heads aligned in a column. The thin film heads are aligned within the column such that the slider processing is performed in a direction substantially parallel to the orientation of the column. In one embodiment, a mechanical backing, fixture or substrate provides structural rigidity to the strip of material having the sliders while undergoing mechanical processing, such as lapping.

Abstract: This wrapping apparatus comprises a belt nester for wrapping stacks of thin amorphous steel strips about an arbor. The belt nester includes (a) a belt wrapped about the arbor and movable along its length to impart rotary motion to the arbor and (b) means for successively feeding individual ones of the stacks into the space between the belt and the arbor. The wrapping apparatus further comprises means defining a first substantially-flat surface upon which the stacks are supported as they are fed into the space between the belt and the arbor and additional means defining a second substantially-flat surface extending parallel to the first flat surface. Control means operates when a stack that is being wrapped on the arbor passes between said flat surfaces to bias one of the flat surfaces toward the other and to compress the stack between the two flat surfaces as the stack is wrapped.

Abstract: An electronic package which includes a rigid first substrate (e.g., ceramic) having a plurality of conductive pins spacedly located therein. These pins each include one end portion extending below an undersurface of the substrate for positioning and electrically coupling within a second substrate (e.g., printed circuit board), while also including an opposite end portion which projects from an opposite, upper surface of the first substrate. These upwardly projecting end portions are designed for accommodating, in stacked orientation, a plurality of thin film, flexible circuitized substrates thereon, each of these substrates being electrically coupled to a respective pin, if desired, using a solder composition.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing printed circuit board units having facilities for automatically performing a component replacement work or component replenishment work which may take place during the changeover of products and ensuring an effective flexible manufacture of the printed wiring board units includes a plurality of the processing cells. Conveyance passages, on which automatic conveying vehicles travel, extend across the processing cells. Along the conveyances passages, there are provided storages opposite to the processing cells. Predetermined electronic components are arranged in advance onto a pallet in a predetermined sequence by an automatic on-pallet arranging unit provided separately from the processing cells, and the pallet is supplied into the processing cells.

Abstract: A conductive line is applied to a substrate by aligning the conductive line in juxtaposition with a selected area of the substrate; bonding the conductive line to the substrate; and detaching the conductive line from a carrier in which the conductive line is suspended. The carrier has a carrier opening defined by sidewalls, and conductive material is suspended by the sidewalls of the carrier opening so as to be embedded within the carrier opening, and form the conductive line.

Abstract: To permit individual identification of each of the tubes (10) of a steam generator, the tubes are marked with the aid of a binary bar code (12a) formed from circular impressions (24) and the absence of impressions. The impressions, formed without material removal, make it possible to read the bar code with the aid of an eddy current probe. The impressions (24) can be made on the exterior of the tubes (10) during their manufacture, or on the interior of the tubes after they have been fixed to the tube plate (16).

Abstract: A plurality of heat sinks assembled to form a rack in a lightweight box accommodate printed circuit cards between the heat sinks and circulate cooling oil through the heat sinks to drain the test heat from the boards quickly. Each heat sink includes a porous metal foam core configured in zigzag shape to provide a tortuous path for the fluid flow which extends into lateral fins comprising the side plates of the metal foam for receiving the cards or ground plates therefore. These plates are clamped against the fins for close contact to the cooling fluid thereby shortening the heat flow path. Brazed on aluminum top and bottom cover plates make a fluid tight connection with the porous metal. The brazed on top and bottom plates are also configured in the zigzag pattern of the foam.

Abstract: A base drum of an electrophotographic photoconductor has a straightness of 0.04 mm or less, a roundness of 0.04 mm or less, a wall-thickness non-uniformity of .+-.0.015 mm or less and a maximum surface roughness (Rmax) in the range from 0.3 to 1.0 .mu.m. This base drum is produced by a method in which a metallic sheet in the form of a drum is welded by a high-frequency welder to form an electroseamed tube, and the electroseamed tube is subjected to the ironing or sinking-ironing process.

Abstract: A passive sawdust catcher adaptable to a variety of conventional chain saws consists of a sawdust container and a bracket for connecting the container to the chain saw. The container consists of a fabric bag over a rigid frame, having a top and front opening for receiving or discharging sawdust. The bracket fastens to the bottom of the chain saw body and provides for connection of the container to the chain saw when the bracket is so fastened so that the top and front opening of the container is positioned to receive at least 50% of the discharge stream of sawdust created during a cutting operation.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for writing or drawing that is characterized by an enclosed case having a front side and a back side and in which the front side consists of a transparent screen. Disposed within a substantially rectangular case is a slightly adhesive powder which adheres to the undersurface of the transparent screen so as to render it opaque. A first and second stylus is mounted within the case for producing relatively thick and relatively thin lines by movement along the undersurface of the transparent screen in a manner for removing the adhesive powder and to thus produce lines. The first and second stylus are both moved in the X and Y coordinates through the use of external horizontal and vertical line control knobs which are internally coupled to the multiple stylus by first and second transverse rods, each being supported on and attached to a separate cable loop system.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to improve the sharpness of cutting and to prolong the longevity of the blade by increasing the cutting speed with a rotation of the round blade cutter that is more than the normal rotation of 1:1.The base 34 is linked with the drawing head 8 by means of the detachable hook 16 and the hook receiver 32, and when the base 34 moves along the rail 6 with the drawing head 8, the rubber roller 46 rotates with the friction with the paper-mounting plate 2. The rotation of the rubber roller 46 is transmitted to the round blade cutter 40 by means of the speed increasing mechanism, and the round blade cutter 40 rotates at a high speed in the same direction with the rubber roller 46 and moves along the cutter groove 4 to cut the paper 12.

Abstract: A method for determining the orientation of the axis of a borehole with respect to an Earth-fixed reference coordinate system at a selected series of locations in the borehole, the borehole having a trajectory, and adapted to receive a drill string, comprising defining a model for the influence of magnetic interference from elements of the drill string on the measurement of components of the Earth's magnetic field in the borehole in terms of an unknown vector, a measurement vector, and a measurement matrix relating the unknown vector and the measurement vector; measuring at two or more selected locations along the borehole trajectory at least one of two cross-borehole components of the Earth's gravity field at the selected locations in the borehole, and two cross-borehole components and an along-borehole component of the Earth's gravity field at the selected locations in the borehole; two cross-borehole components and an along-borehole component of the Earth's magnetic field at the selected locations; computi

Abstract: The roughness of an area of the surface of a workpiece (W) is measured by bringing a height measuring device (10) to points on the surface and using the device to measure the height of each point relative to a datum level defined by a skid (17) while the device (10) is stationary relative to the surface. The points are arranged in a repetitive pattern in two dimensions across the area. The movement between the points is brought about by orthogonally arranged stepping motors (20,22).

Abstract: A contact sensing probe with a cylindrical housing component (1), with a bearing (4) and a hemispherical element (3), possesses a stylus (13) which displaces the hemispherical element (3) and, with that, the transmission element (2). A measured value converter (14) is provided within the contact sensing probe. The running surfaces (1a, 2a) of the housing component (1) and the transmission element (2) comprise high strength ceramic material with a mean roughness value R.sub.a of .ltoreq.0.8 .mu.m, respectively 32 .mu.in. Rotational security is provided not only for the hemispherical element (3) but also for the transmission element (2).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drying and curing a coating which as been applied in liquid form to a metal substrate. The process and apparatus include a precuring or drying of the coating by rapidly heating the sheet in an electromagnetic induction coil to volatilize solvents in the coating. The precured sheets are then immediately conveyed to a conventional convection oven for further heating the sheets by baking the sheets at a temperature and for a duration in accordance with the drying and curing specifications of the coating manufacturer. The induction coil is designed to heat the sheet metal in a narrow transverse band as the sheet moves through the induction coil. The power supply to the induction circuit is designed to permit the induction coil to be turned on under varying load.

Abstract: A fabric dryer employs microwave energy and an auxiliary air convection heater to heat the moisture in the fabric to be dried and provides for control of the microwave energy so that no arcing of metal or other electrically conductive parts occurs as the fabric becomes dryer. The fabric dryer has a controller that receives input from sensors and uses that input to progressively decrease the energy output from the magnetrons in such a manner to prevent arcing of all metal and other electrically conductive materials associated with the fabric, while also controlling the auxiliary air convection heater and an exhaust air recirculator to compensate for the decreased magnetron energy output.

Abstract: Rotary dryer having an enclosure surrounding a plurality of elongate blades positioned along an exterior portion of a fluid permeable sidewall. Rotation of the blades within the enclosure induces air to pass through the sidewall to improve drying characteristics of the dryer.

Abstract: The dry end of a paper machine comprises a first dryer group with top drying cylinders (11 to 14), with a first drying wire (10) and with bottom deflection suction rolls (21 to 23). Adjacent this, there is a second dryer group with bottom drying cylinders (15 to 18), with a second drying screen (20) and with top deflection suction rolls (25 to 27). In this way, both sides of the web (9) to be dried come, in succession, into direct contact with the drying cylinders. At the place where the web (9) changes from the first drying wire to the second drying wire, there is a transfer suction roll (24) which lies within the loop (20) of the second support belt. The web (9) travels there from the last cylinder (14) of the first dryer group over an at least approximately straight travel path to the transfer suction roll (24) and thus onto the second support belt (20).

Abstract: A food and materials dryer having one or more cylindrical hollow rotary tunnels each consisting of an outer cylindrical shell and an inner lining cylinder. The inner lining cylinder has perforations and is mounted substantially concentrically within the outer shell. The inner lining cylinder has an outer diameter less than the inner diameter of the outer shell such that air for drying may be directed between the outer shell and inner lining cylinder, passing through the perforation in the inner lining cylinder for drying material within the inner lining cylinder. Mounted in each inner lining cylinder is an agitating auger which has a central shaft and outwardly projecting helical blades for agitating and moving food products within the inner lining cylinder of a rotary tunnel. Also provided are devices for rotating the auger and devices for directing air for drying through the agitating auger and between the outer shell and inner lining cylinder of each of the rotary tunnels.

Abstract: In a stud and socket combination for studded footwear, a moulded plastics socket (1) provides a threaded axial hole (5) bounded by an inner ring (9). A co-axial outer ring (10) is radially separated from the inner ring to leave an annular space (11). A plastics stud moulding (19) comprises an externally threaded sleeve (21) which can be screwed into the socket hole and a co-axial ring (26) which is spaced radially outwards from the sleeve to slide over the inner socket ring (9) and enter the annular space (11) when the stud and socket are assembled. Four part-cylindrical webs (29) project axially from the ring (26) into the space (11) and provide four axially-extending locking ribs (28) at 90.degree. intervals which project radially outwards from the ring. On the inner surface of the outer ring (10) of the socket are formed four corresponding formations providing recesses (15) to receive the ribs (28). Each recess is bordered on one side by a lead-in ramp (16) and on the other side by a stop block (17).

Abstract: The present dump block (100) comprises an internal plate (106) attached to an external plate (108) with a rotatably mounted sheave (110) therebetween. The external plate (108) presents a smooth convex surface. Bearings (126) are mounted between the sheave (110) and a centrally located shaft (122). The position of the bearings (126) is maintained by a bearing side plate (116) A side plate bearing cushion (124) is located between the bearing side plate (116) and the bearings (126). The bearing cushion (124) absorbs the force of any impacts experienced by the dump block (100). Likewise, the convex surface of the external plate (108) turns any impact into a glancing blow, thereby extending the life of the dump block (100).

Abstract: A compact signaling device mounted on a fishing pole for visually alerting a fisherman when a fish strikes the fishing line. The device comprises an electrical circuit including an LED, a battery, a switch for opening and closing the electrical circuit and a normally-closed pivoting arm that mechanically opens the switch when a portion of fishline is placed under the pivoting arm. When tension on the fishline increases sufficiently to remove it from under the pivoting arm, such as when a fish strikes the fishing line, the pivoting arm moves to close the switch thus illuminating the LED and alerting the fisherman. Also, the device has a rack and pinion gear or, alternatively, a threaded thumb screw for adjusting the pivoting arm so that the tension required to remove fishline from the pivoting arm can be varied in preselected increments.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder assembly consisting of a holder and a mounting bracket to receive the holder. The holder includes a hollow, rectangular member to receive the fishing pole, legs extending at an angle from one side of the hollow member, and locking inserts formed at the end of these legs. The locking inserts form an acute angle with the hollow member. The bracket which receives the holder may be mounted on any planar surface. The width of the bracket is sufficient to receive the combined width of the locking inserts. A vertical slot is formed in the bracket to receive the legs of the holder. Insertion of the legs and inserts into the bracket results in an interference fit between the holder and the bracket. A detent tip may be formed in the holder and a receiving aperture formed in the bracket to provide even greater locking engagement.

Abstract: A device for animating a fishing lure comprising a section of wire which carries a pair of saucer-shaped disks constrained by a plurality of beads attached on the section of wire. Each of the disks has a mounting hole receiving the section of wire and a plurality of apertures spaced circumferentially and radially about the hole to permit water to flow through and between the disks as they are pulled through the water. The disks are rotatably mounted on the section of wire such that their respective apertures are capable of intermittent alignment which allows the device to rest in a stable mode between random, angular oscillations. The random, angular oscillations produced by the device will animate a fishing lure in a manner which simulates the movements of a water creature.

Abstract: This invention provides a fishing scent delivery system comprising an inflatable bladder, a means for instilling a fishing scent material in said bladder under pressure and a means for allowing said fishing scent material to be released in the vicinity of a fishing lure at a desired, controlled rate.

Abstract: A method for storing horticultural plants and an apparatus therefor are disclosed. The method of the present invention comprises placing the live horticultural plants in a container for transportation, wherein the temperature and the humidity in the container are kept at conditions suited for the horticultural plants within the range of 10.degree.-25.degree. C. and 60-90% RH, volatile gas generated by the horticultural plants are removed, the air inside the container is circulated, and the horticultural plants are irradiated with a light mainly composed of red light and blue light.

Abstract: A plant is cultivated in a nearly sealed transparent receptacle, which comprises air holes through the well thereof and a culture medium at the bottom. Inside of the receptacle is kept such it is humid and suitable atmosphere for cultivating plants, so that a plant is cultivated without much human labor. The plant culture receptacle according to the present invention is effective for decorating and cultivating plants.

Abstract: A support device for plant and flower containers that distributes the weight of the container on substrata using a plurality of support members while providing air circulation between the container and substrata to deter compression of substrata and formation of mildew, mold and fungus on the substrata.

Abstract: Actuator device for a pivotable closure member such as a window or a pivoting vehicle roof, comprises a crank articulated at one end on the closure member and whose other end is connected to a rotatable member secured to one end of a cable arranged to roll up on and unroll from at least a portion of said rotatable member. The other end of the cable is fixed to a motor, for example a linear actuator. The connection between the articulated crank and the rotatable member (3) is effected by a conical pinion (4) in mesh with a toothed sector (5) on the rotatable member (3). The axis of the conical pinion is orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the rotatable member (3). The motor means is mounted on a support (12) secured to the rotatable member (3).

Abstract: An interior storm window in low thermally conductive ABS sash is slideable in ABS tracks sealed around the interior of a window opening and parallel to an extablished window. Flexible vinyl wiper strips on the rails and stiles of the window sash contact the tracks and adjacent window stiles to render the storm window practically draftproof and comparable to dual pane windows.

Abstract: A relief grinding device (100) is disclosed including a flange assembly (106) slideably mounted on and rotatable with a grinding shaft (18) which is mounted on the free ends of pivot arms (14) pivotally mounted to a table (12). A grinding wheel (108) is mounted to and rotatable with the flange assembly (106). A back relief housing (114) is rotatably mounted to the flange assembly (106) and held at an adjustable angle on the grinding shaft (18) by a back relief restraint (124) adjustably secured thereto and slideable on a support shaft (102). A stop (134) for abutting with the first face of the blade is mounted to a holder (128) slideably mounted to a mount (122) of the back relief housing (114). A guide finger (138) for abutting with the opposite face of the blade is slideably mounted to the holder (128) and a holding block (136) secured to the stop (134).

Abstract: The invented Sander with Orbiting Platen and Abrasive includes a platen, an abrasive secured to the platen, and a motor connected to the platen to move the platen and abrasive in an orbit or circular pattern. The motor is connected to the platen by a belt that extends around at least one drive shaft, where the shaft includes two ends with a step between the ends so that when the shaft is rotated around one end's longitudinal axis, the step causes a potion of the shaft and the platen to orbit around that axis. The preferred embodiment of the invented sander includes a frame, a conveyor, first and second drive shafts that support a brace and that cause the brace to move in a first orbit, second and third drive shafts that are supported by the brace and connected to an orbit so that when the second and third drive shafts are rotated, the platen moves in a second orbit, and a plurality of neoprene, rubber or synthetic rubber stabilizers positioned between the brace and platen.

Abstract: A method for the deburring of tubular parts made from cast iron, wherein, between two deburring operations, the position of at least one active point of the grinding wheel is measured, and, after having thus measured the position of a number of points, the trajectory of the grinding wheel corresponding to the grinding wheel profile, as defined by these points, is calculated.

Abstract: Machine for grinding and bevelling ophthalmic lenses of the type comprising a carriage movable in translation and in oscillation in directions parallel to and perpendicular to a shaft carrying grinding wheels for edge trimming (4) and bevelling, and a follower (7) for measuring the distance between the plane tangent to the pole of the convex surface of the lens and the edge of the surface and for measuring the value which corresponds to the width of the edge surface (12) of the lens (3). The follower (7) has a surface (8) having a convex curvature identical to that of the grinding wheel and which comprises a matrix of detection elements which cooperate with the edge surface (12) of the lens. Each of the detection elements is connected to a corresponding portion of a sensor (14) to which it transmits a signal representing the passage of a part of the edge surface (12) of the lens in front of the corresponding detection element.

Abstract: A fixture for positioning and holding fiber optic cables for polishing is disclosed. The fixture includes a cable clamping mechanism consisting of a pair of links that are pivotally attached to movable portions of a nest that receives and holds the terminated end of the cable. A holding member is positioned above the nests to steady and hold the cables in rough position while the nest accurately positions the fiber optic end for polishing. A dovetail member is provided to accurately attach the fixture to the polishing machine. The fixture is arranged to not contact the abrasive material during polishing.

Abstract: The method of grinding the tapered bore of a rotary spindle, to true the bore while the spindle rotates about a spindle axis, the steps that include providing structure including a master plate having a surface facing the bore, the surface having a predetermined boundary to define a center; providing an angled slide on the structure, the slide being movable endwise relative to the structure and at a predetermined angle to the spindle axis, the angle corresponding to the spindle bore taper; providing a rotary grinder on the angled slide to be movable endwise therewith while the grinder rotates; adjusting the structure to bring the master plate surface into perpendicularity to the axis and to bring the center into coincidence with the axis, and; operating the grinder to grind the tapered bore as the spindle is rotated and as the angled slide is moved endwise.

Abstract: A twisted stem internal abrading tool having molded axially curved swept back filaments is formed from a twisted stem internal finishing tool having strips of abrasive containing plastic arrayed in a radial pattern about a twisted tool stem. The filament end of the tool is inserted into an undersized mold cavity thereby forcing the filaments into an axially curved swept back configuration. With the filament end of the tool fully inserted into the mold, the mold is heated and quenched to permanently fix the filaments in an axially curved bent back configuration producing an abrading tool in which the lengths of the abrasive filaments are positioned for contact with internal surfaces, maximizing the amount of abrasive material put in contact with the work surfaces and increasing the abrading efficiency of the tool.

Abstract: An improved gutter screen, and the combination of such a screen with a roof and gutter upon which it is mounted, in which the screen is of flexible, open-mesh construction, having spaced, flow-directing ribs extending in directions parallel with the slope of the roof and transverse flow-interrupting bars extending between the ribs. Together the flow-directing ribs and the flow-interrupting bars define a multiplicity of small, generally rectangular apertures, with the ribs being of a height substantially greater than that of the bars. The screen includes on its underside an underrib, parallel to the bars and the length of the gutter, to break up the surface tension of water flowing along the underside and direct the water into the gutter.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved architectural radius drip cap method of sealing arcuate wooden and vinyl window assemblies to exterior wall and siding members as found in the construction field through the use of my new metallic multi-flanged radius drip cap which can be used on all known half round and quarter round windows marketed anywhere in the world to the best of my knowledge.

Abstract: A steel cable eyelet construction for a looped steel cable end is protected against corrosion by a tubular member of synthetic material that extends all the way around the loop and partially into the ground when the steel cable end is formed as an anchor that is cemented into the ground. The synthetic material tubular member in turn is protected against mechanical wear and tear by a tubular metal jacket such as a stainless steel jacket. This construction is especially suitable for anchors that are used to secure protection nettings against falling rocks and avalanches. Providing the corrosion protection and the mechanical wear and tear resistance by different elements assures a prolonged serviceability of such steel cable eyelets forming anchors cemented into the ground.

Abstract: An antivibration actuator which alleviates vibration applied to a machinery or a building accommodating the machinery to protect the machinery and building from earthquake or other external perturbing vibration. A signal from a sensor disposed on a vibrated body can be inputted thereto through a control device and a waveform opposite to that of a vibration transmitted to the vibrated body is generated in order to reduce the vibration transmitted to the vibrated body. In particular, it is so constructed that it includes a coil member including a holding plate and flat coils disposed on a front and a rear surface of the holding plate and secured to a fixed member disposed independently from the vibrated body; a movable member including a pair yokes and a plurality of permanent magnets disposed on said yokes opposite to the flat coils through magnetic air gaps and magnetized in a thickness direction so that opposite poles appear alternately in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A wall assembly includes a wall frame which is made from a U-shaped support channel in which one end of a wall stud may be releasably engaged by a ratchet engagement formed between the channel and the stud. The ratchet engagement is defined by ratchet teeth provided on the side walls of the channel and splines provided on the sides of the wall stud which splines are shaped to releasably engage the grooves between adjacent teeth. In addition, a door unit is used in the wall assembly which includes a peripheral pocket around the side jambs and top header of the door unit to allow the wallboard to be inserted into this pocket. Fasteners can then be used to secure the wallboard to the flange which defines the peripheral pocket such that the wallboard is connected directly to the door unit, thus obviating the need for side studs secured to the side jambs of the door unit.

Abstract: A multistory building comprising a plurality of units which are disposed connectedly and side by side and stand along a horizontal standard line, is disclosed. The units comprise two groups, wherein one of the two groups is tilted in one direction and the other of the two groups is tilted in the opposite direction so that the moments according to the weights of the two groups of units cancel each other.

Abstract: A novel insulated cementitious building block is disclosed. This block has a substantially larger inside section or segment than the outside section or segment. Positioned between these two sections is a middle portion which houses the insulating material. The middle portion has a sinuous configuration thus holding more insulating material than a linear configuration. Griping holes which are compatible with conventional building blocks are provided which can act as conduits for electrical wires or the like. Also, these holes can later be filled with additional insulation to substantially enhance the insulating properties of the block.

Abstract: A mid-roof anchoring system includes a series of anchoring channels secured to the roof structure along a line midway between the eave and the ridge of the roof. Metal roof panels installed over the substructure are permitted to float laterally on the roof, except where they are attached to the anchoring channels. As a result, the roof panels expand or contract in both directions away from the midway line. This approach minimizes thermally induced movement the upper and lower edges of the roof, and minimizes reaction forces at the anchor.

Abstract: The steel coffer is provided in the form of a box-like coffer element (1) of great load-bearing capacity, having a wall (2), flat per se, and a circumferential, multiply-folded edge section (3), which has stiffening sections (4) fastened underneath the coffer wall (2), has perforations (5) and connecting holes (6) in the circumferential edge section (3) and has, in the corners, notches (7) for folding the edge sections (3) and for insertion of the supports (8).

Abstract: A system for positioning of articles in a box or crate means, said box or crate means positionable on table means being selectively shiftable in two horixontal x, y directions through indexed motion and said articles being controllably supplied through chute means from above into said box or crate means at proper x, y positions of said table means relative to said chute means. Means are provided for delivering said box or crate means from a stack chute means capable of holding a stack of box or crate means.