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Griffin, F. D.

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Optical monitor panel Patent

Optical monitor panel consisting of translucent screen with test or meter information projected onto it from rear for application in control rooms of missile launching and tracking stations

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Hydraulically controlled flexible arm can bend in any direction

Arm assembly consisting of four flexible tubes controlled by a four-way hydraulic or pneumatic valve can bend in any direction. The flexible arm could be used for probing areas that cannot be reached by ordinary tools, handling hazardous materials, and for graph recording.

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Optical monitor panel provides flexible test panel configurations

Optical monitor panel projects a chosen panel configuration upon a translucent screen by using a master projector and appropriate slide to project panel board nomenclature and a series of smaller individual projectors to superimpose monitor indicators upon the projected panel board.

Griffin, F. D.↗

Gage tests tube flares quickly and accurately

Flared tube gage with a test cone that is precisely made with a tapering surface to complement the tube flare is capable of determining the accuracy of a tube flare efficiently and economically. This device should improve the speed, efficiency, and accuracy of tube flare inspections.

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