Abstract:
A tunable optical bandpass filter arrangement which, in a preferred embodiment, exhibits an output which is collimated and co-linear (with the input) and has relatively low transmission losses, together with capability for multi-bandpass operation as well as for non-critical tuning and for correction of optical aberrations, this done automatically over an entire wavelength region, to thus constitute an attractive filter for applications such as intra-cavity line section with multi-line, broad band, lasers, especially at higher power, and useful for rapid scan spectroscopy, for selective photolysis or the like.
Abstract:
A hand-held air operated dual head drilling device adapted to automatically and simultaneously drill holes in a part from opposite sides thereof. An air operated mechanism is contained in the center section including a master cylinder, two opposed slave pistons in the cylinder and fixed to the drill motor heads, and dual triggers for operating the drill motors and slave pistons respectively.
Abstract:
A pair of electrodes formed of dissimilar metals are placed in an uncured resin. As the resin cures, the material produces a dc potential up to several hundred millivolts. The potential can be plotted with time of cure as an indication of the relative rate of chemical activity occurring during the curing period.
Abstract:
A high-speed electron beam signal processor suitable for timemultiplexing a plurality of digital signals is disclosed. A focused electron beam, which may be developed by an electron gun, is conically scanned. The conical beam is passed through an addressing plate structure which includes a plurality of plate electrode members, each for receiving a separate digital input signal. The beam is deflected in accordance with the signals addressed to the addressing plates as it travels past these plates in succession. The beam passes from the addressing plates through an electrostatic lens which focus it onto a target. The target which may comprise a target diode provides a multiplexed output signal in accordance with the digital inputs fed to the addressing plates.
Abstract:
A METHOD OF FORMING POLYAMIDE FILMS REINFORCED WITH REINFORCING FILAMENTS, COMPRISING PROVIDING A THIN FUSIBLE, NON-POROUS FILM OF THE POLYAMIDE ON A FILAMENT WINDING DRUM, WRAPPING REINFORCING FILAMENTS THEREON, COATING THE FILAMENTS WITH ADDITIONAL POLYAMIDE RESIN, STAGING THE MATERIAL TO A TACK-FREE CONDITION, THEN REMOVING IT FROM THE WINDING DRUM AND APPLYING HEAT TO REMOVE THE VOLATILES FROM THE FILM. STACKED LAYERS OF THE FILM CAM THEN BE SUBJECTED TO TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES SUFFICIENT TO FUSE AND CURE THE LAYERS INTO AN INTEGRATED STRUCTURE.
Abstract:
A strip filament provides a source of electrons. A deflector electrode, which may be in the general form of a parabolic dish, is placed behind the filament and a screen electrode placed forward of the filament, i.e., in the direction in which electron flow is desired. The electrodes are positioned relative to the filament and have potentials applied thereto such that the electrons emitted from the filament are evenly distributed over a predetermined area throughout which electron flow is desired.
Abstract:
An electrical circuit board assembly is formed by first depositing a conductive material on a substrate which forms both a ground and a heat sink for components subsequently mounted thereon. A cavity pattern is then formed in a dielectric material placed over the conductive layer to form an alignment plate, the pattern in the plate being designed to receive various components which are placed therein. An etched circuit board which has apertures therein corresponding to the cavities in the alignment plate and having beam leads extending into these apertures and from the edges thereof, is placed over the alignment plate in alignment therewith, with the beam leads contacting corresponding terminals on the components mounted in the cavities. With the components resting on the conductive layer in the cavities but not attached thereto, and with the beam leads contacting but not attached to the component terminals, the unit is tested both electrically and mechanically and any faulty components replaced. After all testing and replacement of faulty components has been completed, the components are bonded in their aligned positions to the conductive layer on the substrate and the beam leads are bonded to associated terminals of the components.
Abstract:
A portable, totally self-contained, liquor and soft drink beverage dispensing cart suitable for use in the narrow confines of commercial aircraft aisles. Various items to be dispensed are stored in separate collapsible compartments within a pressurized tank. The tank is filled with soda water before being pressurized. Tubes for the separate fluids lead through couplings in the wall of the tank to a dispensing head having a plurality of mechanically actuated valve mechanisms, each affording positive operation for both opening and closing. A cooling device is included which makes use of the ice cubes to be served in the individual beverages. The unit includes an individual liquor bottle dispensing and storage device which utilizes a spring mechanism to maintain a constant pressure urging the bottles toward their point of removal.
Abstract:
Sequentially appearing video signals as may be generated by means of a single scanning beam are processed for display in a plurality of simultaneously appearing beams of a charged particle beam scanner. Video signals corresponding to each of the scanning beams are successively fed to corresponding hold circuits, the number of such hold circuits corresponding to the number of scanning beams. The scanner has a plurality of beam channels defined between an area charged particle source and target with control plate means simultaneously controlling the scanning of each of the beams in these channels. A modulator control plate also is included for simultaneously controlling the intensity of each of the beams. Video signals are simultaneously fed from the hold circuits to corresponding beam control electrodes of the modulator control plate to provide simultaneous modulation of all of the beams. In this manner successive groups of consecutively arriving video signals, are memorized in hold circuits and then simultaneously used to modulate corresponding beams which are controlled to scan the target.