TARGET THROWER MOUNT

A target thrower mount attachable to a hitch on a vehicle. The target thrower mount may comprise a reconfigurable frame having an adjustable height and length and a universal attachment bracket removably attached to the frame. The frame may comprise horizontal and vertical support structures. The universal attachment bracket may comprise an E-shaped bracket and a base plate attached to and spaced apart from the E-shaped bracket. The E-shaped bracket and the base plate may have aligned holes formed therethrough with a configuration that allows attachment of a plurality of types of target throwers. The spacing between the E-shaped bracket and the base plate may also allow for a portion of an attachment piece of some target throwers to be slid therebetween. 1. A target thrower mount for attachment to a receiver hitch on a vehicle , the mount comprising:a frame configured to detachably attach to the receiver hitch, wherein the frame has at least one of an adjustable height and an adjustable length, wherein the frame is reconfigurable to accommodate for users of different heights or a user in a wheel chair; anda universal attachment bracket detachably attached to the frame and configured to be detachably attached to a target thrower.2. The target thrower mount of claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a plurality of interchangeable support structures claim 1 , at least some of which are removably connected to each other claim 1 , such that at least one of the support structures can be omitted or exchanged for a different one of the support structures to adjust the height of the frame.3. The target thrower mount of claim 1 , wherein the universal attachment bracket comprises an E-shaped bracket having one or more holes formed therethrough.4. The target thrower mount of claim 1 , wherein the E-shaped bracket comprises a side portion and three spaced-apart flanges extending perpendicularly from the side portion claim 1 , the flanges comprising a first outer flange claim 1 , ...

Heater with a level switch safety mechanism

An indoor or outdoor heater with a safety bar, a tiltable heater head, a power controlling and power limiting device serving as safety mechanisms. 124-. (canceled)25. An adjustable electric heater with a safety controlled box , comprising:a heater head with a pair of receiving taps;a mounting bracket with a pair of legs rotatably and correspondingly mounted to the pair of receiving taps;a support assembly with a pole coupler supported by a supporting floor is mounted to the mounting bracket to uphold the heater head to a predetermined height;an angle limiter is formed on one of said pair of legs and said pair of receiving taps to provide a predetermined degree of rotational freedom to the heater head; andwherein the safety controlled box being mounted on the pole coupler.26. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 25 , wherein the safety controlled box comprises a level activated switching mechanism.27. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 25 , wherein the safety controlled box comprises a case housing claim 25 , an interior chamber claim 25 , a switch and a cover.28. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 27 , wherein the case housing is quadrilateral in shape with a bottom opening.29. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 28 , wherein on an interior upper side of the case housing comprises a set of screw receiving stems spaced equal distance apart from each other.30. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 28 , wherein a set of house screw-receiving stems being located at interior corners of the case housing.31. The adjustable electric heater with the safety controlled box of claim 25 , wherein the interior chamber comprises one of a conical shaped segment and a concave shaped segment without a closure end yielding a small opening with a smallest diameter on a lower end and a large opening with a largest ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED NOZZLE

One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a way to dispense a variety of liquids, such as paint tinting liquids, while mitigating some problems associated with such systems. A system can help to mitigate these issues by adjusting the temperature at the nozzle tip to match dew point temperature conditions of the ambient air. In controlling the nozzle temperature and environment at the nozzle tip, for example, drying and condensation may be mitigated. A nozzle can be coupled with a nozzle block and temperature controller to control the temperature of the nozzle. A variety of sensors can be used to detect environmental conditions, and a system controller can use the sensor readings to adjust the temperature of the temperature controller to match an ambient dew point. 1. A system for mitigating evaporation and condensation on a dispensing nozzle used in a system for dispensing fluids , comprising:a dispensing nozzle;a nozzle block disposed in contact with the nozzle;a temperature controller engaged with the nozzle block, the temperature controller adjusting the temperature of the nozzle block based at least on a dew point temperature of ambient air; a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the ambient air;', 'a humidity sensor that detects the humidity of the ambient air; and', 'a dew point temperature sensor that detects the dew point temperature of the ambient air; and, 'at least one of the following sensorsa system controller that receive readings from the sensor(s) and adjust the controls the temperature controller based at least upon the readings.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising a nozzle cover that can be mechanically actuated to at least a sealed position and an open position claim 1 , the sealed position providing a barrier between ambient air external to the nozzle and ambient air internal to the nozzle claim 1 , and the open position configured for fluid to be dispensed from the nozzle.3. The system of claim 2 , the nozzle cover ...

Modular Rack System With Gussetless Joints

A modular rack system, for adjustably attaching equipment to a vehicle, includes a base mountable on a side wall of the vehicle. The rack system has a first wall that is disposed on and upwardly emanating from the top surface of the base that defines a lower seat. One end of a vertical member resides in the lower seat and is secured thereto. The other end of the vertical member resides in a upper seat defining by a downwardly depending wall from a saddle and is secured thereto. The first and second walls laterally stabilize the vertical member relative to the base and saddle to permit the base to be mounted to a side wall of a vehicle and a top rail to be secured to the saddle without the use of gussets or cross-braces.

MODULAR RACK SYSTEM WITH GUSSETLESS JOINTS

A modular rack system, for adjustably attaching equipment to a vehicle, includes a base mountable on a side wall of the vehicle. The rack system has a first wall that is disposed on and upwardly emanating from the top surface of the base that defines a lower seat. One end of a vertical member resides in the lower seat and is secured thereto. The other end of the vertical member resides in an upper seat defining by a downwardly depending wall from a saddle and is secured thereto. The first and second walls laterally stabilize the vertical member relative to the base and saddle to permit the base to be mounted to a side wall of a vehicle and a top rail to be secured to the saddle without the use of gussets or cross-braces. 113-. (canceled)14. A modular rack system for adjustably attaching equipment to a vehicle , the vehicle having a pair of spaced apart side walls and a bottom wall which together defines an open bed , the modular rack system comprising:a base mountable on a side wall of the vehicle; the base having a bottom surface engageable with the side wall of the vehicle and a top surface opposite the bottom surface;means for securing the base to the side wall of the vehicle,a first wall disposed on and upwardly emanating from the top surface of the base defining a lower seat;a vertical member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the vertical member residing in the lower seat;wherein the first end of the vertical member has a first female threaded bore therein, the lower seat defining a first pass-through aperture therethrough, and a first fastener routed through the first pass-through aperture and into threaded engagement with the first female threaded bore thereby securing the base to the first end of the vertical member, andwherein the first pass-through aperture defines a counter-sunk bore on the bottom surface of the base.15. The modular rack system of claim 14 , wherein the first wall has a concave and downward sloping profile.16. The ...

Transducing apparatus

A transducing apparatus that is sensitive to physical vibrations. The transducing apparatus converts physical manifestations into electrical signals. 1. A transducer , comprising:a housing quadrilateral in shape with a bottom opening;an interior chamber in a hollow inverted conical shape with a tip end removed yielding a smallest diameter on a lower end and a largest diameter on an upper end where a first concentric axis is located along a number of mid-points of the smallest diameter and the largest diameter;a wall situated below the hollow inverted conical shape of the interior chamber offset from the first concentric axis; anda switch for making one of connection and disconnection being mounted on the vertical wall.2. The transducer of claim 1 , wherein a ball is placed inside the hollow inverted conical shape of the interior chamber.3. The transducer of claim 1 , wherein on an interior upper side of the housing comprises a set of screw receiving stems spaced equal distance apart from each other.4. The transducer of claim 1 , wherein an upper end of the inverted conical shape of the interior chamber transitions into a hollow cylindrical shape sharing the first concentric axis.5. The transducer of claim 4 , wherein an upper end of the cylindrical shape of the interior chamber transitions into a mount with an exterior quadrilateral shape and an interior circular shape sharing the first concentric axis.6. The transducer of claim 5 , wherein a set of through holes are located at each inside corner of the quadrilateral shape of the mount.7. The transducer of claim 6 , wherein the interior chamber is mounted to the housing by installing a set of screws into the set of screw receiving stems via the set of through holes.8. The transducer of claim 1 , wherein a trigger is located at an upper end of the switch.9. The transducer of claim 8 , wherein the upper trigger is located along the first concentric axis.10. The transducer of claim 9 , wherein the trigger is engaged as ...

Surgical tissue thickness measuring instrument

A tissue thickness measuring instrument for surgical purposes comprising a pair of opposed tissue engaging jaws. Manually graspable actuating means operatively connected to the jaws for shifting the jaws away from each other. A resilient means urges the jaws toward each other with a substantially constant predetermined force over a predetermined working range of separation distance between the jaws. At least one scale with cooperating indicator is provided in association with the jaw actuating means giving a direct reading of the thickness of the tissue being measured. The instrument may be provided with another scale by which the diameter of tubular body elements in the flaccid state can be determined.

Radiation facility for nuclear reactors

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING TISSUE THICKNESS

INSTRUMENT CHIRURGICAL POUR LA MESURE D'EPAISSEUR TISSULAIRE. IL COMPREND DEUX MACHOIRES OPPOSEES 2, 4, A APPLIQUER CONTRE LE TISSU, RELIEES A DES POIGNEES 3, 5 QUI PERMETTENT DE LES ECARTER L'UNE DE L'AUTRE. UN RESSORT 14 SOLLICITE LES MACHOIRES L'UNE VERS L'AUTRE AVEC UNE FORCE PREFIXEE QUI DEMEURE SENSIBLEMENT CONSTANTE DANS UN INTERVALLE OPERATOIRE PREFIXE D'ESPACEMENTS ENTRE LES MACHOIRES. A L'UNE AU MOINS DES POIGNEES EST ASSOCIEE AU MOINS UNE GRADUATION 19 QUI AFFICHE DIRECTEMENT L'EPAISSEUR TISSULAIRE MESUREE. UNE AUTRE GRADUATION 24 PEUT ETRE PREVUE POUR DETERMINER LE DIAMETRE DE CONDUITS ORGANIQUES A L'ETAT FLASQUE. CET INSTRUMENT PERMET DE DETERMINER CERTAINES DONNEES POUR L'AGRAFAGE CHIRURGICAL: HAUTEUR DES AGRAFES A UTILISER ET ECARTEMENT A PREVOIR ENTRE LA TETE ET L'ENCLUME DE L'INSTRUMENT D'AGRAFAGE. SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF TISSUE THICKNESS. IT INCLUDES TWO OPPOSED JAWS 2, 4, TO BE APPLIED AGAINST THE FABRIC, CONNECTED TO HANDLES 3, 5 WHICH ALLOW TO SPREAD THEM FROM ONE OF THE OTHER. A SPRING 14 STRESSES THE JAWS TO ONE ANOTHER WITH A PREFIXED FORCE WHICH REMAINS SENSITIVELY CONSTANT WITHIN A PREFIXED OPERATING INTERVAL OF SPACES BETWEEN THE JAWS. AT LEAST ONE OF THE HANDLES IS ASSOCIATED WITH AT LEAST ONE GRADUATION 19 WHICH DIRECTLY DISPLAYS THE MEASURED TISSUE THICKNESS. ANOTHER GRADUATION 24 MAY BE PROVIDED TO DETERMINE THE DIAMETER OF ORGANIC DUCTS IN THE FLANGED STATE. THIS INSTRUMENT ALLOWS CERTAIN DATA FOR SURGICAL STAPLING TO BE DETERMINED: HEIGHT OF THE STAPLES TO BE USED AND THE GAP TO BE PROVIDED BETWEEN THE HEAD AND THE ANVIL OF THE STAPLING INSTRUMENT.

Pressure drop polymer concentration meter (pcm)

Apparatus for, and a method of determining the concentration of drag reducing polymer in a medium by accurate dilution with water and subsequent flow measurement in a restrictor tube. The solution to be measured, having a concentration of 100-6000 ppm, is sampled in a continuous process and metered at an accurate flowrate. The solution is then diluted at a known ratio with water having a flowrate determined by measuring the pressure drop along a length of the tube. The flowrate of the water-plus-drag reducing polymer is determined by measuring the pressure drop along a similar length of tube farther downstream. Percent drag reduction is determined by comparing the pressure drop for water and for water-plus-drag reducing polymer solution. Comparison of this percent drag reduction data with the calibration data of the apparatus yields a concentration. Multiplying this concentration with the known dilution ratio yields the concentration of the original solution.

Snubber apparatus

Abstract of the Disclosure A snubber apparatus which is constructed to present a high resistance to acceleration of the end fittings with respect to each other such as might occur due to seismic motion. The snubber apparatus preferably comprises a device which converts linear to rotary motion such as a ball screw and ball nut assembly which drives an inertia mass through a brake set and which when rotating causes braking to occur to increase the resistance force on the ball screw and ball nut assembly thus translating rotational resistance to linear resistance. The snubber apparatus is useful in restraining power plant piping, etc., in locations where earthquakes would be expected to occur.

Thrust bearing

ABSTRACT A thrust bearing adapted for high and low pressure loading for supporting an end of a shaft for rotation about its longitudinal axis comprising a ball bearing confined in concentric relation at the end of the shaft to be supported and a part recessed into the end of the shaft which rests against the ball bearing structured to dissipate heat and of a composition such that at high loads and high velocity, it functions as a solid lubricant and at low loads and low velocity, it functions as a solid.

IMPROVEMENTS TO A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT TO MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF TISSUES

Boring device

Method and means for reducing pollutants from the exhaust of hydrocarbon fuel combustion means

ABSTRACT Method and apparatus for reducing the nitrogen oxide component from the oxygen-poor combustion products of a hydro-carbon fuel combustion device, which product would ordinarily contain an undesirable excess quantity of oxides of nitrogen. The method and apparatus include the means for associating gaseous hydrocarbon compounds in said products of combustion at a suffi-ciently high temperature in a related selected contained volume such that a degree of acceleration of the reduction of oxides of nitrogen is obtained so that the NO is reduced to an acceptable level within a selected reaction time related to said volume which reaction time, volume and temperature are reasonably associated with or present within said combustion device.

Heater with a level switch safety mechanism

An indoor or outdoor heater with a safety bar, a tiltable heater head, a power controlling and power limiting device serving as safety mechanisms.

Method and means for supporting reactor fuel containers in an assembly

Transducing apparatus

A transducing apparatus that is sensitive to physical vibrations. The transducing apparatus converts physical manifestations into electrical signals.

Multiple channel automatic concentration meter

This system measures the concentration level of additives dissolved or sunded in a liquid by measuring the changes which the additives cause to the heat transfer characterisitics of the liquid. A plurality of cylinders and pistons sample the liquid to be measured and pump the samples past a hot film anemometer probe at a constant flow rate. A grid of wires upstream from the hot film anemometer probe is used to cause isotropic turbulence in the liquid flow around the measuring probe. The output signal from the measuring probe is proportional to the rate at which heat is transferred away from the probe by the liquid flowing past. The rate at which heat is transferred away from the probe is a function of the specific heat, thermal conductivity, viscosity, and turbulent flow characteristics of the liquid which in turn are a function of the concentration level of additives in the liquid. Calibration curves for a given additive, liquid temperature and liquid flow rate are used to determine concentration level from the measurement probe output signal.

Anti-pollution spark plug

An anti-pollution spark plug is disclosed having a storage chamber contained in the body portion of the metal shell for receiving -- via longitudinal passages contained in the externally threaded reduced portion of the metal shell -- unburnt hydrocarbons from the cylinder during the compression stroke of the engine. During the subsequent expansion stroke following combustion, the unburnt hydrocarbons are returned to the cylinder for mixing (at a temperature of at least 2200° Rankine) with the oxides of nitrogen having an excess concentration relative to an equilibrium value defined by the pressure, temperature and composition parameters of the products of combustion, thereby to reduce the oxides of nitrogen to the equilibrium value.

Snubber apparatus

ABSTRACT A snubber apparatus having a pair of elements telescopically interconnected for relative movement with respect to each other through a ball nut or lead screw device, a braking surface on one of said elements, brake means for engagement with said braking surface, an in-ertia mass driven by the other of said elements, discrete unyieldable brake actuating means, independently movable with respect to said brake means and affixed to and controlled by said inertia mass to positively engage said brake means and bring same into engagement with said braking surface under certain conditions.

Surgical tissue thickness measuring instrument

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE SURGICAL TISSUE THICKNESS MEASURING INSTRUMENT A tissue thickness measuring instrument for surgical purposes comprising a pair of opposed tissue engaging jaws. Manually graspable actuating means operatively connected to the jaws for shifting the jaws away from each other. A resilient means urges the jaws toward each other with a substantially constant predetermined force over a predetermined working range of separation distance between the jaws. At least one scale with cooperating indicator is provided in association with the jaw actuating means giving a direct reading of the thickness of the tissue being measured. The instrument may be provided with another scale by which the diameter of tubular body elements in the flaccid state can be determined.

Tissue thickness measuring instruments

Snubber assembly

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Acceleration initiated, velocity limiting self-actuating mechanical relative motion controlling device having a pair of elements telescopically interconnected for relative motion with respect to each other with a braking surface preferably as an integral part of one of said elements and an inter-connecting means for converting linear relative displacements of said elements to rotary motion of the internally supported braking mechanism comprising a primary brake means, preferably coupled to increase mechanical gain and movable into engagement with said braking surface, a freely rotating first mass element to provide relative motion sensitivity, a brake actuating means coupling said mass element and said primary brake means for causing same to impede relative linear motion of said elements and a velocity sensitive braking means actuatable at a given angular velocity to impede rotation of the mass element and thereby increase and sustain the braking force applied by said primary brake means. The preferred embodiment also includes a secondary mass element rotatably supported on the first mass element for movement with respect to same for prolonging the application of the brake actuating means against said primary brake means by impeding rebound of said brake actuating means from said primary brake means after initial contact.

SURGICAL TISSUE THICKNESS INSTRUMENT

Housing for a level switch

Square-design burner with safety box, multiple adjustments and an adjustable table

S-design burner with safety box, wheels and multiple adjustments

Wood block flooring

Power steering mechanism

Magnetically controlled proportional fluid amplifier

A proportional fluid amplifier that utilizes a magnetic fluid as control means for the proportional amplification therein. The magnetic fluid is placed in one of the two control ports of the amplifier and under the influence of an externally applied magnetic field is made to partially block the control port which, in turn, creates a low pressure region that causes switching of the power stream from one output channel to another. The magnitude of the externally applied magnetic field is proportional to the amount of blockage effected by the magnetic fluid in the control port, and thus to the magnitude of the low pressure region created therearound. In this way, the low pressure region can be controlled directly by external electrical apparatus and the power stream can be deflected to any one of a plurality of output channels as desired.

Drill hole compass

Power steering mechanism

Truck rack base member

U-design burner with safety box and multiple adjustments

Elastic core wrapping

Modular rack system with gussetless joints

A modular rack system, for adjustably attaching equipment to a vehicle, includes a base mountable on a side wall of the vehicle. The rack system has a first wall that is disposed on and upwardly emanating from the top surface of the base that defines a lower seat. One end of a vertical member resides in the lower seat and is secured thereto. The other end of the vertical member resides in an upper seat defining by a downwardly depending wall from a saddle and is secured thereto. The first and second walls laterally stabilize the vertical member relative to the base and saddle to permit the base to be mounted to a side wall of a vehicle and a top rail to be secured to the saddle without the use of gussets or cross-braces.

Modular rack system with gussetless joints

A rack system for attaching equipment to a vehicle includes an elongate base plate having a top surface, a bottom surface configured to engage a top surface of a sidewall of the vehicle, and a first aperture through the top surface and the bottom surface. An elongate upright coupled to the elongate base plate includes a perimeter surface defining an interior space, a first support rib disposed in the interior space, and a first end comprising a first female threaded bore extending in a longitudinal direction within the interior space of the elongate upright. A first threaded fastener is disposed through the first aperture in the elongate base plate and coupled within the first female threaded bore of the first end of the elongate upright.

Modular rack system with gussetless joints

A modular rack system, for adjustably attaching equipment to a vehicle, includes a base mountable on a side wall of the vehicle. The rack system has a first wall that is disposed on and upwardly emanating from the top surface of the base that defines a lower seat. One end of a vertical member resides in the lower seat and is secured thereto. The other end of the vertical member resides in an upper seat defining by a downwardly depending wall from a saddle and is secured thereto. The first and second walls laterally stabilize the vertical member relative to the base and saddle to permit the base to be mounted to a side wall of a vehicle and a top rail to be secured to the saddle without the use of gussets or cross-braces.