A plug (P) is present in the bore (B) of a wedge gripping device (W) in a barrel (1) of a grip. The device (W) is formed of tapering segments (4) which are held apart by the plug (P). When a length of wire or strand element (E) is received in the device (W), the plug (P) is diplaced out of the bore (B) so causing the device (W) to grip the element (E).

A current-limited MOSFET switch is achieved using a zener diode connected from the gate to source of the MOSFET.

A cutting instrument especially adapted for surgical procedures that includes structure for readily determining the cutting depth of the blade of the instrument. The structure includes a longitudinally moveable slide that carries a depth-determining shoe at its outer end. The longitudinal position of the slide is controlled by a rotatable ferule mounted on the handle of the instrument. The construction is particularly adapted for disposable, single-use instruments.

An imaging system for obtaining information within the diffraction limit comprises an illuminating source of radiation, e.g. a laser. A lens system focuses radiation from a small area of an object onto a detector array in an image plane. The detectors measure the amplitude of the received radiation giving a matrix of information. This matrix is then inverted by a computer to reconstruct the image for observation on a cathode ray tube. The object is scanned by scanning the radiation or stepping t...

An off-the-road vehicle having at least two rear wheels mounted on axles which are journaled for rotation within the housing of a torque transfer type differential whereby drive power from the motor is coupled to the slower rotating one of the two rear axles.

A two pole stationary coil rotary magnet motor which provides for increased work and reduced rotary inertia. The motor consists of two main assemblies, a rotor assembly contained within a rotor casing and a stator and housing assembly surrounding the rotor casing. One end of the casing is closed, whereas the other end is open to eliminate the need for a dynamic shaft seal. Fluid enters the casing at the open end thereof to provide a lubricating fluid for the rotor bearings and a heat conductive ...

An apparatus and method for recycling or maintaining the latent heat of vaporization in work producing cycles such as the Rankine cycle by eliminating phase changes by replacing the condenser in such cycles with a compressor and restricting or limiting the expansion to reduce compressor work requirements. The standard compound turbine prevalent today consisting of a single Curtis stage in tandem with pressure compounded stages has been replaced with several two-row Curtis stages. An alternative ...

A limited slip differential includes a rotatably mounted differential casing with a pair of side gears rotatably mounted therein. One of the side gears includes an annular clutch plate having a frusto-conical clutch surface. A clutch ring is generally mounted for rotation with the differential casing and is capable of axial movement between a biased non-engaged position and an engaged position against biasing wherein a mating surface thereon is brought into contact with the frusto-conical clutch...

A close range projectile system having a reverse thrust rocket in the projectile which permits maximum projectile velocity and hitting power over short range only.

The limited motion rotational joint employs two rotational members positioned as to be in frictional and rotatable engagement with each other around a common axis and in parallel spaced planes. The outer sections of the members are spaced apart, by the use of spacers, and a frictional foam is wrapped around the spacers while fitting between the outer sections. A compression unit is then used for circumferential application around the frictional foam to provide regulation of the frictional force ...