Abstract: Aircraft high-lift device brake apparatus, distributed high-lift device brake systems, and methods of actuating such distributed high-lift device brake systems, where each high-lift device brake apparatus includes an extendable high-lift device, an actuator coupled to the high-lift device that can extend or retract the extendable high-lift device, a torque tube coupled to a remote drive unit so that rotation of the torque tube activates the actuator, and a high-lift device brake that includes, in turn, a brake assembly capable of locking the associated high-lift device in its current position, a torque-based brake activator configured to activate the brake assembly when an applied torque exceeds a predetermined threshold, and a flight control brake activator configured to activate the brake assembly when the flight control brake activator receives an activation signal from the flight control system of the aircraft.

Abstract: A sample processing system is configured for analyzing, preprocessing, or carrying out other operations for a biological sample such as blood or urea. With the sample processing system, it is possible to store samples to be stored in a thermally insulated state or specimens required for accuracy control in the thermally insulated state for preventing evaporation or denaturing of the samples and specimens. Also it is possible to carry in or out the samples, rack by rack, according to necessity. Further, the sample processing system is provided with a buffer unit in a cold container having a capability for cold storage and also by accessing a sample rack at random for carrying in or out a rack with a transfer mechanism provided outside of the cold container.

Abstract: With the Quantified Self movement becoming prevalent, more people are looking to incorporate technology to acquire data regarding aspects of a person's daily life in terms of inputs (e.g. food consumed, quality of surrounding air), states (e.g. blood oxygen levels, body temperature), and/or performance. This self-monitoring concept combines wearable sensors with computing devices to produce an output to improve daily functioning. Disclosed is a device that senses and measures the created cavity temperature (CCT) within an artificial cavity in the wearer's body. This current device provides a wearable thermometer that measures temperature for a convenient, comfortable method of continuously tracking the wearer's temperature.

Abstract: A stop mechanism for a drive system includes a one-way clutch, a brake, a stop feature, and a linkage. The one-way clutch couples with a drive shaft of the system when the drive shaft is rotating in a first direction but not in an opposite direction. The brake is connected to the drive shaft through the first one-way clutch and is operable to stop drive shaft rotation in the first direction. The stop feature is carried by an output element driven by the drive shaft and actuates the linkage to operate the first brake when the output element reaches a predetermined limit position when moving in a direction corresponding to the first drive direction of the drive shaft. A bidirectional stop mechanism is provided by adding a second one-way clutch, a second brake, and a second stop feature arranged to act in the opposite rotational direction of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A cartridge monitoring system for use in a cartridge-operated fire suppression system having an enclosure with an opening, sidewalls, an interior space, a cover, and a regulator assembly having a cartridge-receiving opening for receiving a cartridge and a regulator mount. The system includes a fixture positioned in the interior space in a fixed position relative to the regulator assembly; an elongate member having a rotation point fixed to a hinge member, a free end, and an arm portion between the free end and the rotation point, with the elongate member being rotatable about the axis of rotation between a first position in which the free end of the elongate member is within the interior space and a second position in which the free end is outside of the interior space.

Abstract: A date indicating device attachable to food storage containers is selectably set to indicate the date that the food product inside of the container. The device can be attached to the upper rim of the lid or handle of the container. The device includes a plurality of adjustable knobs which enable the date to be set and includes the month, day, and year.

Abstract: A method for marking a first tube in a shell and tube heat exchanger includes inserting a directional pointer into a second tube and directing the directional pointer toward the first tube.

Abstract: A dial-type manipulator is used to manipulate devices mounted on an automobile, such as an air-conditioner, an audio system or a navigation system. The dial-type manipulator includes a first gear formed on an outer periphery of a dial member and a second gear engaging with the first gear. A detector such as a rotary resistor is driven by the second gear to detect a rotational position of the dial member. A position holder for holding the first gear at a predetermined reference position is provided in the manipulator. A confirmation mark such as a groove or a rib mark is formed on the front surface of the second gear. The confirmation mark is visible from a front side of the manipulator at a position along an outer periphery of a dial member when the dial member is rotated and held at the reference position, if the first gear engages with the second gear at a predetermined correct position. If the gears are not correctly engaged, the confirmation mark is located at other positions.

Abstract: A method of correcting a pointing position of a pointer rotated by a stepper motor includes the steps of: performing a prereset operation in which the pointer is rotated to a reset operation starting position that represents a pointing position of the pointer which is shifted by a predetermined amount in a plus direction of a scale from a reset position where a pin which is rotated in conjunction with a rotation of the pointer abuts against a fixed stopper; after the prereset operation, performing a reset operation in which the pointer is rotated in a minus direction of the scale to the reset position; and after the reset operation, performing a correcting operation in which the pointer is rotated in the plus direction up to a reference pointing position which is indicated by previously stored reference pointing positional information.

Abstract: Disclosed is a temperature adjusting device for adjusting or setting temperature of a soldering iron, with the adjustment or setting being allowed to a particular authorized operator. The device comprises a temperature control section having a moveable member which is moveable to change an electric parameter, such as a resistance, as a function of the movement of the moveable member, the temperature control section controlling the temperature of the soldering iron in accordance with the electric parameter; a manipulation member detachably coupled to the moveable member to move the moveable member to change the electric parameter; and an indicator interrelated with the moveable member to indicate an adjusted temperature, the indicator being capable of making the indication even when the manipulation member has been detached from moveable member.

Abstract: A cross-coil type indicator including a coil bobbin around which a pair of coils are wound while intersecting each other at a right angle, a magnet rotor rotatably supported in a hollow space of the coil bobbin, a pointer shaft fixedly secured to a center portion of the magnet rotor, a pointer firmly fitted onto the pointer shaft, and a dial plate having a graduation arranged thereon to indicate the present quantity of measurement in cooperation with the pointer. In the indicator, a projection is provided on an upper surface of the magnet rotor and a recess is provided on an inner wall surface of the coil bobbin located opposite to the upper surface of the magnet rotor, so that the projection and the recess are engaged with each other while the pointer shaft is moved upward. The projection may be provided on the inner wall surface of the coil bobbin. In this case, the recess is provided on the upper surface of the magnet rotor.

Abstract: A cross coil-shaped indicating instrument includes a cross coil structure in which two coils are wound around a coil bobbin at right angles to each other. The coil structure is electrically charged in correspondence to the amount measured so as to form a composite magnet. A magnet rotor is disposed inside the cross coil structure. The magnet rotor has a center rotary shaft rotatable at a predetermined angle in correspondence to the composite magnetic field. A pointer is fixed to the end of the rotary shaft. In order to press the pointer into an appropriate position with respect to the rotary shaft, a pressure recess is formed in the coil bobbin so that a rod-like fixture can be inserted into the recess, and a stopper projects inside the pressure recess to press against the magnet rotor when the fixture is inserted. The stopper makes the magnet rotor stationary. While the rotary shaft remains stationary, the pointer can be fixed to an predetermined indicating position.

Abstract: To unvisualize the mechanical indicating instrument for an automotive vehicle when the ignition switch is turned off, the pointer is covered by a pointer cover below zero indication when the meter is deactivated, or a semitransparent front cover is disposed in front of the dial. In this case, the meter is offset by an offset magnet from a zero position to under the pointer cover when deactivated. On the other hand, to visualize the same instrument, when the ignition switch is turned on, lamps disposed in front and/or back of the dial are illuminated and a colored transparent pointer is illuminated by another or the same lamp in linkage with the ignition switch.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a checking device for use in hotel refrigerators and other lockable self-service apparatuses. In order to be able to determine simply and quickly whether the apparatuses were opened and, if so, whether any of their contents were removed, an indicator means automatically actuated upon opening of the apparatus is installed in the interior of the apparatus so as to be safeguarded against unauthorized manipulation, the indicator means having an externally visible indicating element. The indicator means may be coupled with the door lock or with the handle of the apparatus and may include a slide which is actuated when the apparatus is opened and mechanically activates the externally visible indicating element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cooking apparatus having operating keys for selecting a cooking menu, a display device having a number of display cards each inscribed with a cooking menu, and a rotatable member having the display cards swingingly secured along its periphery. The display cards are successively turned to successively change the displayed menu according to the rotation of the rotatable member. The cooking apparatus further has drive means for rotating the rotatable member, control means for controlling the drive means to rotate to the position determined by the signal from the operating keys. The apparatus further comprises heating device for heating items to be cooked, and means for operating the heating device according to a sequence corresponding to the cooking menu displayed on the displaying device by the signal from the operating keys.

Abstract: A temperature verification device employs a coiled bimetallic strip having its temperature responsive, rotatable outer end engaged with an indicator flag which is connected with a finger-like projection spaced outwardly from the indicator flag. A stop member is provided in the path of the distal end of the finger-like member and is adapted to engage the distal end when the flag member is moved in one direction, for example, clockwise. Movement of the flag member in the opposite direction can be achieved because the resilient finger-like member will slide past the stop member. All of the structure is confined in a casing having an opening through which the flag indicator may be observed under certain conditions. The stop member can be positioned at any selected location about the periphery of the casing to function as a holding means for the flag indicator at a preselected temperature threshold.

Abstract: An improved air filter restriction indicating device is disclosed for use in connection with an internal combustion engine intake air filtration system. The improvement resides in a novel structure for resetting the indicating device which permits the indicating device to be reliably used in cold, wet environments and in particularly dirty, dusty environments.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for providing a non-resettable visual indication of a shock above a predetermined value which is sustained by an object carrying the device, comprising a dome-like housing, at least part of which is transparent; a flange means secured to and extending radially outward from the dome-like housing; a plate-like biasing means secured to the dome-like housing, the plate-like biasing means and the interior surface of the top portion of the dome-like housing being spaced apart and defining a chamber therein; and an indicating body within the chamber positioned between the biasing means and the interior surface of the top portion of the housing. Prior to being subjected to a force above the predetermined value, the indicating body is maintained in a first position and when subjected to a force above the predetermined value is irreversibly released to a second position.

Abstract: Tamper proof apparatus for verification that a critical temperature has been reached or exceeded includes a permanently sealed casing and cap containing a thermal element connected to a rotatable cam having a temperature indicator extending outwardly therefrom adapted to rest under a transparent window in the cap when critical temperature has been reached. Maximum and minimum temperature stops on the cap prevent movement of the indicator beyond preselected positions. An opening through the cap engages a removable shipping pin cooperating with either the maximum or minimum temperature stop to prevent movement of the indicator during shipment or storage. A locking spring connected to the cap traverses the lateral surface of the cam until the spring engages a shoulder formed in the cam. The shoulder and spring have, respectively, a first spur and a second spur that engage in permanently locked position when a critical temperature has been reached.

Abstract: A pivotal crank is positioned with respect to the output cam of a torque limiter such that upon torque limiter operation the resulting translation of the cam pivots the crank. Attached to the crank is a flag arm which is normally retained by a spring clip. Pivotal motion of the crank causes disengagement of the flag arm from the spring clip thereby indicating torque limiter operation. The flag arm remains in the disengaged position, despite subsequent absence of limiter operation, until it is manually reset.

Abstract: A compound bow having limb members adjustably pivotally mounted on opposite ends of a handle member by a limb adjustment assembly including an arcuate rib and groove connection and an adjustable bolt fixedly holding the limb members in various adjusted positions relative to the handle member; a cable adjustment assembly mounted on an inner end portion of each limb member having a rotatable shaft member upon which an end of a cable may be adjustably wound and unwound to change the effective length of the cable with a ratchet mechanism to hold the shaft member in an adjusted position; an idler pulley assembly mounted on each limb member adjacent the outer end thereof and being pivotally mounted for inward and outward movement along the limb members and being rotatably mounted for rotation about an axis inclined to the limb members; and an eccentric wheel assembly mounted on the tips of each limb member, there being interrelated cooperatively located markings associated with the limb adjustment wheel assembly to