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| − | + | Dr. Sawhney explains the newly-developed revolving ring (commercial name: Living ring) mechanism’s function, history and implementation. | |
==General Interview Information== | ==General Interview Information== | ||
| − | '''Interviewee Name:''' | + | '''Interviewee Name:''' Dr. A.P. Sawhney |
| − | '''Additional Parties Recorded:''' | + | '''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None |
| − | '''Date:''' | + | '''Date:''' April 18, 1973 |
| − | '''Location:''' | + | '''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas |
| − | '''Interviewer:''' | + | '''Interviewer:''' Jeff Townsend |
| − | '''Length:''' | + | '''Length:''' 30 minutes |
==Abstract== | ==Abstract== | ||
| − | '''Tape 1, Side 1:''' | + | '''Tape 1, Side 1:''' "Living ring" textile spinning mechanism explained, |
| − | + | Discusses history of revolving ring mechanisms, | |
| + | Problems of the revolving ring application mentioned, | ||
| + | Cites problems in the implementation of the mechanism, | ||
| + | Personalities involved in the mechanism’s development, | ||
| + | Notes failure to acquire Texas Tech support, | ||
| + | Mention of efforts to sale the proposed patent, | ||
| + | Examination of power needs and unit production, | ||
| + | Origin of the "Living ring" mechanism discussed, | ||
| + | Explains Rainey Speed’s contribution to the mechanism, | ||
| + | Decision to go into private business and subsequent decisions examined, | ||
| + | Consultation status discussed, | ||
| + | Origin of the name "Living ring", | ||
| + | Predictions concerning future problems in implementing the mechanism. | ||
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| − | '''Tape 1, Side 2:''' | + | '''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank |
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| − | '''Range Dates:''' | + | '''Range Dates:''' ?-1973 |
| − | '''Bulk Dates:''' | + | '''Bulk Dates:''' 1973 |
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Latest revision as of 22:04, 8 August 2019
Dr. Sawhney explains the newly-developed revolving ring (commercial name: Living ring) mechanism’s function, history and implementation.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. A.P. Sawhney
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: April 18, 1973
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: "Living ring" textile spinning mechanism explained,
Discusses history of revolving ring mechanisms,
Problems of the revolving ring application mentioned,
Cites problems in the implementation of the mechanism,
Personalities involved in the mechanism’s development,
Notes failure to acquire Texas Tech support,
Mention of efforts to sale the proposed patent,
Examination of power needs and unit production,
Origin of the "Living ring" mechanism discussed,
Explains Rainey Speed’s contribution to the mechanism,
Decision to go into private business and subsequent decisions examined,
Consultation status discussed,
Origin of the name "Living ring",
Predictions concerning future problems in implementing the mechanism.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1973
Bulk Dates: 1973
Access Information
Original Recording Format:
Recording Format Notes:
Transcript:
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