A method for producing homogenous single crystal III--V ternary alloys of high crystal perfection using a floating crucible system in which the outer crucible holds a ternary alloy of the composition desired to be produced in the crystal and an inner floating crucible having a narrow, melt-passing channel in its bottom wall holds a small quantity of melt of a pseudo-binary liquidus composition which would freeze into the desired crystal composition. The alloy of the floating crucible is maintained at a predetermined lower temperature than the alloy of the outer crucible, and a single crystal of the desired homogeneous alloy is pulled out of the floating crucible melt, as melt from the outer crucible flows into a bottom channel of the floating crucible at a rate that corresponds to the rate of growth of the crystal.

A multicompartment photoelectrodialytic demineralization cell is provided with a buffer compartment interposed between the product compartment and a compartment containing an electrolyte solution. Semipermeable membranes separate the buffer compartment from the product and electrolyte compartments. The buffer compartment is flushed to prevent leakage of the electrolyte compartment from entering the product compartment.

The disclosure is directed to an acoustical heat pumping engine without moving seals. A tubular housing holds a compressible fluid capable of supporting an acoustical standing wave. An acoustical driver is disposed at one end of the housing and the other end is capped. A second thermodynamic medium is disposed in the housing near to but spaced from the capped end. Heat is pumped along the second thermodynamic medium toward the capped end as a consequence both of the pressure oscillation due to the driver and imperfect thermal contact between the fluid and the second thermodynamic medium.

A catalyst for the synthesis of hydrocarbons from carbon monoxide and hydrogen composed of palladium or platinum and cobalt supported on a solid phase is disclosed. The catalyst is prepared by heating a heterogeneous component of the palladium or platinum deposited on the solid support in a solution of cobalt carbonyl or precursors thereof. The catalyst exhibits excellent activity, stability in air, and produces highly desirable product fractions even with dilute gaseous reactants. The catalyst is preferably used in dilute slurry form, which is desirable from a heat transfer standpoint.

Patent for a signal that is put on a fishing pole that helps see if a fisher has a bite at night.

Patent for a quick-acting, easily operated vise "in which the jaws are automatically held closed upon the work until released." Its simple construction enables it to be inexpensively and efficiently manufactured.

Patent for an invention relating to the attachment for internal combustion engines that will provide moisture through the form of liquid or vapors. Other objectives and illustrations of invention are included.

Patent for for a rotary well boring drill designed to have a simple yet durable structure.

Patent for self-throttling tramping apparatus to be used in conjunction with cotton gin.

Patent for a vending machine designed to dispense liquids, including illustrations.

Patent for a stalk-cutter that will improve the effectiveness of stalk cutting by readily attaching to a plow or tilling machine, increasing the draft, including instructions and illustrations.

Patent for improved collapsible hat box, which may be folded into a small compact mass.

Patent for providing an improved form of swingletree clip which is simple in construction, may be cheaply made and in which the eye which connects the hook to the clips swiveled so that the hook may rotate and thus there will be no change of disengagement between the draft connections and the swingletree.

Patent for an invention relating to "boring drills of the type having roller forms of cutters" (line 9). Structure is explained and illustration of invention is included.

Patent for device which would allow motorists to display road maps in their vehicle while driving. Would also include a light so maps could be visible at night.

Patent for a pulling device with a "rotatably supported winding shaft" and "means for imparting the requisite rotation" (lines 16-18).

Patent for an invention related to molds used to form plastic blocks for building purposes. Objectives and illustrations of invention are included.

Patent for a display rack for bananas and other fruits for improved mobility.

Patent for improved clamp, which releases quickly when facilitating mold removal.

Patent for new clamping device that holds the mattress and bedding of a folding bed in place, is adjustable, and is not in the way when the bed is in use.

Patent for a combined water heater and smoke consumer. Illustration included.

Patent for an ash pan. Illustration included.

Patent for improvements in "the construction of buggy-top attachments and to provide a simple, inexpensive, and efficient device adapted to be easily and quickly attached to and detached from the top of a buggy or other vehicle and capable of forming a complete extension of the same to protect the occupants of the vehicle from the weather" (lines 11-18), including illustrations.

Patent for a light weight lawn sweeper that doubles as a shovel for lawn debris. Illustrations included.