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4757712 Electric monitoring system for load handling vehicles  
The invention provides an electric monitoring system for use in association with a load handling vehicle, such as a fork lift truck. The system provides a number of transducers and switches...
4753114 Critical flow detection  
The invention provides a method and apparatus for determining when critical flow conditions are reached in a nozzle. The apparatus comprises a flow nozzle having a throat therein, a means for...
4742720 Reference platform for motor vehicle operation  
A stable reference platform is securely anchored within the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The positioning and anchoring of the platform is accomplished without removing or engaging the...
4742719 Mixing process simulating method and system for evaluating wedge flow  
A process simulator system for analyzing the forces imposed upon a mixing paddle of a predesignated configuration utilizes a rotary container with a curvilinear interior wall surface. A shaft...
4739184 Portable transducer simulator  
A hand-held portable transducer simulator unit connects to a vehicle's instrumentation circuitry in substitution of the vehicle's own pressure and/or temperature transducers for diagnostic checking...
4738134 Ink transfer volume measuring assembly  
An ink transfer volume measuring assembly utilizes a front, resilient surfaced roller and a rear, hard surfaced roller carried in a hand held, portable housing. The front roller is pried against...
4729236 Automatic orifice calibrator  
An orifice is calibrated by passing air through the orifice and into a tube arrying a water column. The rate at which the water in the water column falls due to the passage of air through the...
4723437 Sprayer and nozzle calibrator  
By both an apparatus and a method for calibrating spray and nozzle equipment a temporary connection to such equipment is made and the flow of fluid is measured. Connection to the equipment is...
4697458 Crane load-test gauge  
The crane load-test gauge of the instant invention includes an elongate vessel having multiple fluid containing compartments therein. Each compartment has an open top side. A fluid carrying...
4693122 Method and apparatus for calibrating a material-spreading applicator  
Method and apparatus for calibrating a material-spreading applicator. A broadcast spreader or planter is moved over a field for a measured length. The amount of fertilizer or seed which the...
4679447 Method and apparatus for positioning and testing railroad wheels  
Method and apparatus for gauging railroad wheels for warpage and rotundity and tape size wherein each wheel is received in an upright posture, where it is weighed, and then turned and lowered to...
4671122 System for inspecting attached state of slide fastener separable end stop, and inspection apparatus used in said system  
Disclosed is a system for inspecting the attached state of a separable end stop attached to a slide fastener. The system is used with an apparatus for manufacturing a slide fastener equipped with a...
4667503 Method of calibrating volumetric metering and blending device  
A calibration method for a volumetric metering and blending device which involves the use of a memory base to calculate and control the speed in which an auger dispenses each quantity of ingredient...
4628991 Wafer scale integrated circuit testing chuck  
A testing chuck for providing a thermally controlled mounting for wafer scale integrated circuits includes a body having a flat upper surface, upon which the integrated circuit is mounted, cooled...
4619141 Inspection apparatus for slide fasteners  
An apparatus for inspecting slide fasteners is disclosed. The apparatus includes a slide fastener suspension device having a horizontal rotary member provided with a plurality of equally-spaced...
4607421 Method and apparatus for determining spring preloading in a fluid handling device  
Required preloading of a valve closing spring (80) in a pressure operated, fluid handling device (10) is determined by mechanically precompressing the spring, applying operating pressure to the...
4586386 Method and apparatus for determining powder flow rate and transfer efficiency of powder spray system  
A pneumatic powder collector for determining the transfer efficiency of a powder spray system comprises a funnel for directing powder into a sealed collection chamber. A vacuum is drawn on this...
4570491 Rate meter and method of determining distribution rates  
A rate measuring device comprises a beam with a plurality of graduated scales and a cup on one end thereof. While a material dispensing machine is moved a certain distance, the material normally...
4539842 Spray pattern analyzer  
A spray pattern analyzer for use in analyzing spray patterns formed by spray nozzles which are attached to an agricultural spray applicator boom. This analyzer includes a corrugated collector tray...
4524614 Tennis ball evaluator  
An apparatus and device for evaluating the surface roughness of a tennis ball or other objects. The object is placed in flowing gas and the drag force applied on the object is measured. By...
4510807 Diagnosis method of rotary kiln interior  
A method for diagnosing the interior of a rotary kiln, which method permits one to make a correct determination as to the state of deposit of ash on the inner wall of the rotary kiln. According to...
4501139 Test system for testing front wheel drive components of automobiles  
A test system uses the four square principle for loading front wheel drive units of automobiles under torque, and provides the necessary loads on the front wheel drive unit for adequate testing....
4498339 Method for inspecting interior of a pressure vessel having replaceable plug assembly  
A replaceable inspection plug assembly and method for its use with pressure vessels. The plug assembly comprises a collar seal welded onto a pressure vessel outer wall, and a threaded plug...
4497207 Spin-check device for arrows  
A testing apparatus for arrows is disclosed. The apparatus is made up of a stand with a v-block on it. The v-block is adjustable up and down on the stand and an arrow tip support is rotatably...
4491023 Means for checking and/or measuring the actual amount of sprayed plant protective substances  
A device and a method for checking and/or measuring the actual discharge amount of plant protective substances sprayed from a plant protective spraying machine; the device is a measuring container...
4485674 Electromechanical means for determining signature for reeled web  
One embodiment discloses a method and apparatus whereby each time a tape is wound upon a prescribed reel, the winding pattern may be assumed to leave the array of tape edges in a unique "edge...
4485669 Device for determining the timely delivery of compressed gas from compressed-gas containers  
A device for determining the timely delivery of compressed gas from compressed-gas containers for ejection and discharge tubes of submarines in which the compressed gas is suppliable via a...
4449406 Method and device for measuring the fat content of meat  
For measuring the fat content of meat it is known to determine the specific gravity of the meat, which at a given temperature and for a given type of meat is a measure for the fat content. This...
4432246 Displacement and/or force measuring device and method  
A device for measuring the distance moved by an applicator head of a container filling and capping station and, hence, a force applied by the head, the device having a housing, a plunger...
4432232 Device and method for measuring the coefficient of performance of a heat pump  
A method and instrument is provided which allows quick and accurate measurement of the coefficient of performance of an installed electrically powered heat pump including auxiliary resistance...
4426179 Tester for key duplicating machines  
A system for testing key duplicating machines to determine the accuracy thereof. This system is provided with a pair of identical detector plates each of which are intended for alignment...
4416144 Apparatus for evaluating slider flying dynamics  
Apparatus is provided for imposing measurable wear on the surface of a magnetic recording disk and for determining the relationship of read/write characteristics due to such wear. A dynamic air...
4393704 Grain loss sampling device  
It is desirable to ascertain the amount of grain passing over the sieves and the like of a combine harvester so that adjustments can be made to reduce this loss to a minimum. Acoustic, electronic...
4372625 Method and apparatus for checking mill roll bearing assembly  
In a mill roll bearing assembly, wherein a mill roll neck is coaxially received in a bearing sleeve journaled for rotation therewith in a housed bearing, and which further includes a sleeve...
4365640 Equipment for smoking smokable objects  
An apparatus for simulating a human smoking a smokable object which comprises an inhaling device for drawing smoke from the object and a motor which is coupled to the inhaling device for driving...
4364272 Multi-position adjustable test fixture  
A text fixture supports a test article in selected positions relative to a fixed point within the test article. A stylus extends from the test article through slots in two spaced-apart positioning...
4361315 Sonde apparatus for blast furnace  
Sonde apparatus for a blast furnace whose wall is provided with a lance ingress and egress port through which a lance is able to enter into the furnace and withdraw therefrom wherein a gas check...
4358959 Method and device for measuring the parameters of a damped, spring-supported mass  
A method of measuring the rigidity, the damping coefficient and the inertia of a system consisting of a damped, spring-supported mass, particularly, the manually operable member of the...
4350041 System and method for measurement of dynamic angular or linear displacement  
A system and method for measuring linear displacements, especially wear in he coupling of two rotating shafts. A magnetic pickup is located near each shaft and a magnetic pole located at a fixed...
4337659 Computer tape and reel signature for computer data file security  
Disclosed is a method and apparatus whereby each time a tape is wound upon a prescribed reel, the winding pattern may be assumed to leave the array of tape-edges in a unique "edge profile"...
4300205 Automative engine simulating apparatus  
Apparatus for simulating the operating characteristics of an automobile engine. The ignition system of the engine is electrically simulated and an electrical signal representative of engine...
4235103 Aeroload torque simulator  
The aeroload torque simulator provides torques for either statically or dmically loading the output shaft of a power servo system such as a missile fin control system. It simulates the aerodynamic...
4216676 Apparatus for the testing of printing or like cylinders for operating on web material  
Apparatus for testing a printing or other roller for a printing machine has a framework in which the roller is supported in cooperation with a counter-pressure roller which is interchangeable in...
4211110 Method and apparatus for certifying the output torque curve of a hydraulic hoist for use in dump body applications  
Disclosed herein is a method and test apparatus for use in determining and certifying hoist compliance with one of several minimum body and payload torque requirement curves, which curves establish...
4196628 Portable psychrometric test apparatus and method for air conditioning equipment  
A portable in situ psychrometric test apparatus and method for determining, without the use of standard environmental test rooms, the capacity that an air conditioner would exhibit when operated...
4174633 Bottle testing apparatus  
Apparatus for inspecting bottles to determine if the bottle opening is properly aligned with its base whereby the bottle can be safely handled in automatic processing equipment. The apparatus...
4164871 Push drill guidance indication apparatus  
An electronic guidance system for a push drill that is remotely guided by the operator. The system functions to maintain continual indication as to the attitude of the drilling apparatus, i.e.,...
4134291 Process for determining the movement resistance characteristics of an automobile vehicle  
To determine the characteristics of resistance to movement of an automobile vehicle several test runs are made with the internal combustion engine and transmission replaced by a working electric...
4133201 Testing apparatus for vehicles axles  
The present testing apparatus for vehicle axles, wheel suspensions, and similar structural components permits the applying of several forces to the test sample. The testing forces or force...
4089211 Elastomeric bearing test machine  
Apparatus and method for testing elastomeric bearings used for mounting articulated rotor blades on the main rotor head of a helicopter wherein the blade is held stationary and the rotor hub is...