The present invention is a method for constructing a solid state diffusion bonded connection which is homogeneous, capable of efficiently transmitting stress and capable of being analyzed. The method provides for the achievement of homogeneous filleted junctures which are required by long-life structural fatigue specifications. The method also provides a mechanical interlock feature which produces a fail-safe connection. By the invented method, only the amount of material required to form the de...

An outboard engine storage bracket for storing a small outboard engine on the railing of a boat. The bracket is comprised of first and second members of wood or plastic which are fastened or clamped together over the rail at the location of a stanchion. When so clamped the two members simulate a transom-like member so that a small outboard engine may be clamped to the bracket for storage in the same manner the engine would ordinarily be clamped to a transom. Suggested fabrication techniques are ...

A keyboard switch system for stenographic machines whereby electrical signals corresponding to key depression may be derived. The switch system is comprised of a plurality of coils each having a coil parameter effecting plunger coaxial therewith and spring loaded to an upper position. The coils are arranged in an assembly so as to be mountable in the stenographic machine with the plunger disposed so as to be contaced and depressed in response to depression of a respective key. Each of the coils ...

A method of stretch wrapping metallic panels, particularly honeycomb structure sandwich panels, in which the panel is heated by passing an electrical current through it during the forming step. A pair of electrode tabs are joined to opposing edges of the panel and are gripped in gripper jaws which are slidable between tapered blocks so that as more tension is created in the panel, the jaws tighten. The electrical connections are made to the tapered blocks and current flows to the panel across th...

A process for the production of a uniformly blended textured vegetable protein food product including a mixture of dehydrated food granules containing specifically sized granules of a flavored textured soy protein. The dehydrated food particles including the flavored textured soy granules are mixed in a blender so as to blend the particles together into a uniform mixture. Dehydrated onion flakes of a specific size are then added and finally mixed with the previously blended food particles so as ...

An automatic casting machine for automatically die casting and die trimming of zinc, aluminum, magnesium, lead or injection molding of parts and delivering the finished parts die trimmed free of flash and separated from the runners, gates and overflows into a finished parts receiver. The machine can be fabricated as a modification of a conventional die casting or injection molding machine, primarily by the addition of a centrally located indexing finger which becomes fastened to the sprew or bun...

The present invention is a lightweight, internally stiffened aerodynamic shell structure with local fittings and a method for fabricating the same. Two typical type structures are the blades and vanes of a turbo fan engine. The invented structure exhibits heretofore unattainable strength and stiffness to weight ratios and a high degree of structural integrity. It is, therefore, particularly advantageous in applications such as the rotating blades in airborne or ground power conversion equipment....

A safety matchbook comprises a cardboard blank folded so as to form a matchbook, retains a plurality of matches and has a striking surface within a chamber for igniting a match. The striking surface is concealed within a tubular chamber formed by the folds of the cardboard blank and is accessible through a hole in a side of the chamber. The match, which is bent or scored at a point immediately below its head, is ignited by inserting the end of the match opposite the head into the hole so that th...

A fuel pump nozzle anti-dribble device for mounting to the end of the nozzle on a conventional fuel delivery pump, such as a gasoline pump to eliminate dripping and spillage of fuel therefrom upon withdrawal of the nozzle from a vehicle fuel tank. The anti dribble device has a flap which is lightly spring loaded to the closed position to close off the flow area of the nozzle upon the shutting off of the nozzle. The flap is spring loaded so as to allow movement to an open position upon the turnin...

An electrically driven dental mallet particularly suitable for condensing gold foil or amalgam restorations is disclosed. The device which utilizes solid state circuitry is actuated by the application of pressure to the condenser point; the condenser point may be stopped by digital pressure on buttons provided on the hand piece thus allowing the condenser point to be used for both hand and mechanical condensing.