Abstract: An attenuation spot filter adapted to extend the light intensity range of usefulness of cameras, particularly television cameras, by attenuating the input light intensity in accordance with reduced iris aperture, comprising an optical element having at its center a thin film coating the density of which decreases in a radially outward direction whereby light attenuation is a minimum at maximum iris aperture and is maximum at minimum iris aperture.The attenuation spot filter is manufactured by a thin film carbon deposit of controlled thickness and diameter onto an optical flat which is, after deposition, coated. The flat is held horizontally for vertical axial rotation about a controlled flame, with the distance between the flame and the flat being cam-controlled and with the flame jet being secured for vertical axial movement with a cam follower. The coating is float-applied for uniformity and the coating material is an alkyd resin and lacquer thinner mixture.

Abstract: A photoresist spraying apparatus for coating both sides of metal sheets with photoresist and including a spray gun for spraying photoresist upon a workpiece, a spray chamber having a filter and exhaust vent for containing any overspray; a rack rotatably mounted within the chamber for holding the workpiece to be sprayed; a spray guide disposed at the front of the chamber in front of the workpiece for guiding the spray gun across the workpiece, and a positioning mechanism for moving the spray gun along the guide.

Abstract: A reciprocable carriage carries means for dispensing hardenable liquid resin and reinforcing glass fiber material on a rotatable mandrel to produce a tank wall. The control system includes means for maintaining the carriage speed constantly proportional to the mandrel speed to produce a cylindrical portion of a tank wall and means for continuously changing the carriage speed at a constant rate with respect to the mandrel speed to produce a conical portion of a tank wall.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for spraying a processing fluid on the internal surface of an unfinished or green tire blank. The apparatus holds the tire in a horizontal position and first grasps the upper side wall of the tire and then pulls the tire downwardly to spread it apart so that the processing fluid can be sprayed over the entire internal surface including the beaded edge. The method includes clamping the green tire in a horizontal position by its upper bead, then grasping the lower bead and pulling the tire apart to its open position where its internal surface is fully exposed and rotating the tire as the internal surface is sprayed completely, including the beaded edges.

Abstract: A workpiece, such as the body of a vehicle is advanced in suspended condition in one of two transversely spaced paths until it is opposite a treating station which is located between and spaced from both of the paths. There are several such treating stations provided, spaced along the paths, and they are each capable of affording a different treating action. The workpiece is placed opposite the desired work treating station and is then shifted transversely of the paths to the treating station where it undergoes treatment, to be subsequently shifted to the other of the paths and along the same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to the treating of workpieces, and more particularly to a method of and an apparatus for treating of workpieces. Still more particularly, the invention relates to a method of treating a vehicle body or the like by providing it with a surface coating, and to an apparatus for carrying out the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for coating carbon articles, such as carbon electrodes for use in steelmaking, with aluminium and refractory materials.The method comprises in a single operation, spraying aluminium in a molten state on to the surface, and immediately spraying refractory material on to the aluminium coating so formed.The apparatus includes spray heads, by which the aluminium and refractory materials are sprayed, the spray heads being located alongside each other and moved relatively to the carbon electrode simultaneously, the distance apart of the spray heads being sufficient to ensure that there is virtually no interference between the sprays of aluminium and refractory material, and also to ensure that the heat of the molten aluminium does not dry out the refractory material before it reaches the surface of the carbon article.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatic control and deposition of particulate material, such as powdered dry process porcelain enamel or the like, to a heated substrate, utilizing dispensing means adapted to contain particulate material and supported in overlying relation to the article to be coated, with mechanism for oscillating and actuating the dispensing means to provide for controlled application of particulate material to the article. Specifically, an improvement over the apparatus of U.S. Pat. No. 3,802,384 issued Apr. 9, 1974, whereby abutting ends of the dispensing means are biased along a generally vertical plane.