This report describes an off-gas stack for a melter, furnace or reaction vessel comprising an air conduit leading to two sets of holes, one set injecting air into the off-gas stack near the melter plenum and the second set injecting air downstream of the first set. The first set injects air at a compound angle, having both downward and tangential components, to create a reverse vortex flow, counter to the direction of flow of gas through the stack and also along the periphery of the stack interior surface. Air from the first set of holes prevents recirculation zones from forming and the attendant accumulation of particulate deposits on the wall of the stack and will also return to the plenum any particulate swept up in the gas entering the stack. The second set of holes injects air in the same direction as the gas in the stack to compensate for the pressure drop and to prevent the concentration of condensate in the stack. A set of sprayers, receiving water from a second conduit, is located downstream of the second set of holes and sprays water into the gas to further cool it.

This invention is comprised of a method for cutting with a laser beam where an oxygen-hydrocarbon reaction is used to provide auxiliary energy to a metal workpiece to supplement the energy supplied by the laser. Oxygen is supplied to the laser focus point on the workpiece by a nozzle through which the laser beam also passes. A liquid hydrocarbon is supplied by coating the workpiece along the cutting path with the hydrocarbon prior to laser irradiation or by spraying a stream of hydrocarbon through a nozzle aimed at a point on the cutting path which is just ahead of the focus point during irradiation.

This invention is comprised of a method is described for producing silicon carbide particles using solar energy. The method is efficient and avoids the need for use of electrical energy to heat the reactants. Finely divided silica and carbon are admixed and placed in a solar-heated reaction chamber for a time sufficient to cause a reaction between the ingredients to form silicon carbide of very small particle size. No grinding of silicon carbide is required to obtain small particles. The method may be carried out as a batch process or as a continuous process.

A method is provided for reversibly binding charged biological particles in a fluid medium to an electrode surface. The method comprises treating (e.g., derivatizing) the electrode surface with an electrochemically active material; connecting the electrode to an electrical potential; and exposing the fluid medium to the electrode surface in a manner such that the charged particles become adsorbed on the electrode surface.

Patent for an improved device that can be applied to a valve spring plate without losing grip.

Patent for improvement for preventing the railroad tracks from spreading by using a device to connect the ends of two parallel rail to connecting adjacent pair of rails.

Patent for a condensing apparatus designed to be attached to linting machines.

Patent for an improved drilling and riveting machine designed designed to drill through and rivet multiple layers of materials at once.

Patent for an improvement to hoeing and chopping apparatus by a supporting frame that operates transversely and vertically at the same time.

Patent for improvement in incinerators by unique arrangement of receiving passage and receiving post closing the lower end with a second passage inclining.

Patent for the improved construction and efficiency of a Lacing-Eyelet. The device is used for supporting lacing in fashion wear, including shoes and corsets. Improvements include providing quicker implementation of the device without risk of damaging the garment it is used on. Additional improvements include the device having uniform and interchangeable parts which can be manufactured in quantities so as to be easily replaced if necessary. Accompanied with illustrations.

Patent for a system of separating water from heavy oil emulsions, which will increase oil profits by 20-30%.

Patent for an invention that "relates to the art of separating associated liquids" (lines 9-10).

Patent for an apparatus that separates pulverized ore into its constituents while in a dry condition. Eliminating the previous need to use water when separating constituents.

Patent for attachment for water pipes to prevent bursting of water pipes due to freezing of water while it passes through the pipes.

Patent for a bale tie that can withstand strain on the side of the band. The text describes the different parts of the bale tie and how it differs from ones currently used.

Patent for a bale tie for cotton bales.

Patent for a new and improved churn and cooler which allows for easier removal of the cooling liquid and includes illustrations and description.

Patent for Clothes Pin made of galvanized wire that will remain normally on the line. It will also prevent the adjacent pins from becoming tangled together. It's twisted portions adapted for riding content with the line to hold the pin in operative position.

Patent for a driving rein guard in order to hold the reins of a draft animal.

Patent for a new and improved boiler tube scraper which will allow for easier insertion and removal, including illustrations and instructions.

Patent for a device that guides Ironing Machines.

Patent for a hitching strap to prevent animals from running away.

Patent for a horse releaser constructed so that the shafts may be released when it is desired to detach a horse from a vehicle. It also provides an improved means of holding the shafts in place and preventing them from moving when it is not desired to release the shafts.