Abstract:
A jet engine inlet duct resembling a duct of the internal compression variety, but having a vent opening in one of its sidewalls for allowing spillage of a sufficient amount of air to permit the establishment of a shock wave system in the duct as the aircraft accelerates to supersonic speeds. The shock wave system includes a normal shock wave which passes downstream in the duct to a throat area therein, and the vent further extends across the region of the normal shock to afford spillage of a limited amount of air from the subsonic region behind the normal shock wave. The duct also includes a rocking ramp pivoted intermediate its ends about an axis transverse to the channel through the duct. The leading edge of the ramp is located forwardly of the channel while its trailing end is in the channel, and accordingly the capture area and throat area of the duct are changed as the inclination of the ramp changes. A sideplate extends downwardly from the ramp so that the inlet functions similar to an internal compression inlet.
Abstract:
A hollow body is formed by braiding roving over a mandrel and impregnating the roving with a resin either before or after it is braided. When the resin cures it forms a fluidtight matrix in which the braided roving is imbedded.
Abstract:
Metal sleeves joined to metal tubing by brazing or welding processes permit the tubing to be removably secured to fittings in piping systems. Similarly, permanent brazed connections between tubing and fittings eliminates a substantial number of potential leak points and a saving in weight is accomplished.
Abstract:
A direction finding antenna assembly including a horn antenna structure and associated microwave circuitry capable of operating to instantaneously and continuously determine the direction from which a signal is being received. The assembly may also include in the same structure a collinear antenna array.
Abstract:
A SOLID-FLUID CELL OR BATTERY HAVING A SILVER OXIDE CATHODE, A HYDROGEN CATALYST ANODE, A SEPARATOR COMPRISING AN INORGANIC MATERIAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF (A) A SOLID SOLUTION CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF MAGNESIUM SILICATE AND IRON SILICATE, (B) ZIRCONIA AND (C) ALUMINA, POSITIONED BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES, AND ELECTROLYTE MATERIAL, E.G., A 30% AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF KOH, RETAINED IN SAID SEPARATOR, TO PROVIDE AN IMPROVED HIGH ENERGY DENSITY BATTERY OF THIS TYPE.
Abstract:
CELLULOSE ESTER, ESPECIALLY CELLULOSE ACETATE, SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANES HAVING SUPERIOR PERMEATION PROPERTIES OF FLUX AND SOLUTE REJECTION WHICH ARE PARTICULARLY SUITED FOR DESALINATION OF AQUEOUS SALT SOLUTIONS BY REVERSE OSMOSIS PRODUCED BY A METHOD WHICH INCLUDES PRETREATMENT OF THE CELLULOSE ESTER MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF AN INERT SOLVENT SOLUTION WITH CATALYTIC AMOUNTS OF A CONCENTRATED STRONG ACID PRIOR TO CASTING THE CELLULOSE ESTER MATERIAL INTO A FILM. METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE ABOVE DESCRIBED MEMBRANE, AND METHOD FOR DESALINATION OF SALT WATER EMPLOYING THE ABOVE DESCRIBED MEMBRANE.
Abstract:
A cargo handling system to place cargo load supporting elements in the fuselage of a vehicle comprising a hoist mechanism supported by the vehicle which automatically places within the vehicle or removes therefrom the load supporting elements. The hoist mechanism includes a two position latching system which in the first position affects automatic securing to the load supporting element and in the second position is not secured to the load supporting element.
Abstract:
A STRUCTURAL MEMBER OF COMPLEX CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE IS FORMED BY ENCAPSULATING BARS OF SIMPLE CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE IN A MATRIX WITH THE BARS ABUTTING ONE ANOTHER THEREIN. THE PACK SO FORMED IS HEATED AND THEN ROLLED SUCH THAT IT IS TRANSVERSELY REDUCED IN TWO DIMENSIONS. THIS CAUSES THE BARS TO BOND TO ONE ANOTHER IN THE COMPLEX SHAPE. THE MATRIX IS THEN REMOVED.