Abstract: An anti-incontinent prosthesis comprising a support member formable into at least one generally spiral turn for location about the corpus spongiosum. A plurality of inflatable chambers are disposed on the turn and connected to a pump means for applying fluid pressure to said chambers to constrict the urethra.

Abstract: A foldable ladder of the type having laterally spaced-apart, substantially vertically oriented front side rails joined by a plurality of steps. A rear support, preferably in the form of laterally spaced-apart, vertically oriented legs, are movable away from the side rails to open the ladder and movable toward the side rails to close the ladder. The side rails and rear legs include hinges intermediate vertical ends thereof for permitting vertical collapsing of the ladder by the folding of the side rails and rear legs about their respective hinges. A storage container, which also doubles as an article support when the ladder is used, also forms a part of the instant invention.

Abstract: A camera device for including separate information area on a photograph is disclosed utilizing means for modifying a conventional instant camera having a lens and photographic film. The device is interposed between the lens and photographic film to produce a composite photograph having an information portion and an image portion. To that end, the device includes an information carrying slide which is in light transmissive communication with a first portion of the film. A lamp housed within an opaque enclosure to direct light through the slide towards a first portion of the film, concurrently with the taking of a picture. When a picture is taken, light images pass through the lens to reach a second portion of the film, concurrently with the lamp being lit to produce a composite photograph containing both the light images and the information on respective portions of a single photograph.

Abstract: A device which automatically decreases the audio output of an audio system while a telephone is being used. The device includes sensor and control means, relay means, mode selection means and attenuation means. When the handset is removed from its cradle on a conventional telephone, an electrical signal is produced. The sensor and control means detects this signal and causes the relay means to interact with the attenuation means to effectuate a predetermined decrease in the audio output level of the audio system. The device automatically restores the audio output to its previous level upon the handset being returned to its normal position on the telephone cradle. The device's mode selection means enables one to operate the device in either an automatic mode, an attenuate mode or in a bypass (i.e., off) mode.

Abstract: A method of simulating a natural erection utilizing a penile implant which is arranged to be actuatable to simulate the natural erection. The implant comprises a pair of hollow, enclosed bladders, each formed of a membrane of thin, very flexible material and being capable of inflation from a flaccid state by the introduction of a fluid therein. Each bladder is located within a passageway formed in each corporus cavernosum. Means are provided for filling the bladders with fluid to inflate the bladders from the flaccid state to a predetermined volume without causing the bladder membrane to undergo tension. The predetermined volume is sufficiently great to cause the corpora cavernosa to expand so that its fibrous tissue envelope is stretched to encompass another predetermined volume, whereupon the fibrous tissue envelope becomes tense and the penis becomes hard and erect.

Abstract: A cavity in a body of particulate moulding material has at least one rib-like formation for gripping an object received in the cavity. In the case of a metal casting mould a riser sleeve (1) is inserted into a cavity (9) in the top part of the mould and the cavity (9) is produced by means of a tapered former (5) the exterior of which has a plurality of radially spaced apart recesses (6) extending between the top and towards the bottom of the former and which has a negative taper from bottom to top. The depth of the recesses (6) is such that circles geometrically inscribed inside the base of the recesses (6) have diameters smaller than the corresponding mean outside diameters less three times the standard deviation of the riser sleeves (1) to be used. The recesses (6) form ribs (11) from the moulding sand and the ribs (11) grip the outer surface of the sleeve (1).

Abstract: A continuous feed supply of cover sheets suitable for mechanized handling by a computer driven printing means. The supply comprises an elongated web of material on which the cover sheets are releasably secured. Each of the cover sheets is divided by weakened lines corresponding to predetermined separator lines of a medicinal dispensing device base to which the cover sheet is secured to seal medicine within the base. The carrier web includes engagement portions arranged to be engaged by computer driven means to carry the individual cover sheets to a printing station for printing indicia thereon. The carrier web also includes plural die-cut areas which remain affixed to the cover sheet when the cover sheet is removed from the carrier web. The die-cut areas are arranged to overlie the medicine holding chambers of the dispensing device to protect contents therein.

Abstract: A foundry sand composition which comprises particulate sand, aqueous sodium silicate as binder and an alkylene carbonate as hardener and which after use for moulds and/or cores in metal casting can be reclaimed for reuse by an attrition process contains before use no more than 11% by weight of alkylene carbonate based on the weight of aqueous sodium silicate and during the reclamation process has a residual moisture content of less than 0.8% by weight as determined by loss on ignition on 550.degree. C.

Abstract: For simulating a natural erection, a pump and valve assembly to be used in combination with a prosthetic penile implant which includes bladder means which are implanted within the penis and a fluid containing reservoir which is implanted within the abdominal cavity. The pump and valve assembly is generally implanted within the scrotum. To that end, the pump and valve assembly includes a rotor and uni-directional valve means such that the fluid is able to flow from the reservoir to the bladders when the rotor is in a first position and from the bladders to the reservoir when the rotor is in a second position. To that end, the valve means precludes the fluid from flowing in the reverse direction once the fluid has passed to either the reservoir or the bladders, respectively. Moreover, pump means are utilized in order to pump additional fluid either into the bladders to obtain a fully erect penis or alternatively, to pump fluid out of the bladders and into the reservoir to obtain a flaccid penis.

Abstract: An integral fishing rod, handle and reel seat assembly. The handle and reel holder is molded of nylon in situ on the distal end of an extruded fiberglass rod. The distal end of the rod extends for substantially the full length of the handle to serve as reinforcement for the handle.

Abstract: A felt mat having a pictorial image on the fibers thereof, which image is formed from sublimating disperse dyes. An X-cut is formed in the center of the mat to enable the mat to be placed on a phonograph turntable, with the spindle passing through the X-cut. As optional features, the mat is coated with an antistatic agent and has strobe markings on the surface thereof. The strobe markings are also formed from sublimating disperse dyes. The mat can be sold separately or can be packaged with a phonograph record. If packaged with the phonograph record, the mat will be visible in the package, and can contain a photograph of the recording artist and his name or the title of the record or album.

Abstract: A cathodic protection system having a deep bed anode assembly including a readily replaceable anode. The anode assembly is located within a deep bore hole which is filled with an electrically conductive particulate material up to a predetermined height. The assembly comprises a base assembly located on the bottom of the bore hole, a first conduit extending the full length of the bore hole to the base, and a second conduit connected to the first conduit adjacent the top of the bore hole and extending to a depth slightly below the height of the conductive material and a third conduit extending the full length of the bore hole and perforated along the portion within the electrically conductive material. A small diameter wire electrode extends through the electrically conductive material and is connected at its upper end in a cable extending through the first conduit and at its lower end in a cable passing through the base assembly and the first conduit.

Abstract: A self-levelling cementitious mix, especially a screeding mix comprises high alumina cement and portland cement in non-critical proportions together with sufficient plasticizer and set retarder to make the mix workable in an acceptable setting period. Preferable proportions of the cement are 20-80:80-20 most advantageously 50:50.

Abstract: The first aspect of the invention involves stable emulsions of hydrocarbons and water using a combination of a low molecular weight agent and a high molecular weight material. In another aspect of the invention slurries are formed for fuel purposes utilizing coal particles with hydrocarbons and water and the aforesaid agent and material to achieve a stable combination or non-combustible materials with water alone or in conjunction with other liquids using the aforesaid agent and material. The present invention also is useful as transportation agents in pipelines, to lower pumping costs.

Abstract: Water and a hydrated salt are both present to reduce the flammability of a flammable resin system, e.g. a capsule having two compartments each containing an interactive component and for use in e.g. a mine.

Abstract: A molded plastic hanger and a clip for use therewith or with other members. The hanger includes a body portion having a diverging pair of arms including slots therein and a crossbar for mounting garment holding clips. A plastic swivel hook is connected to the body portion at a stem. The stem includes a shaft having an annular locking recess in its periphery which is adapted to be received within a mating socket of the hook to connect the hook and body portion to each other while enabling them to be swiveled readily with respect to each other. The clip is arranged for securement to the crossbar of the hanger or to any other rod-like element and is formed of a three piece construction comprising a pair of plastic jaws and a resilient U-shaped member, also formed of plastic, but having a higher tensile strength and resiliency than the plastic of the jaws.

Abstract: An integrated, microprocessor-based primary control system for a building heating system. The control system includes in one unit a microprocessor and associated circuitry for (1) establishing the high limit of heat exchanger operation, (2) establishing the low-limit of heat exchanger operation for systems having a summer/winter coil, (3) modulating heat exchanger temperature as a function of outdoor temperature, (4) detecting alarm conditions, providing audio-visual signals while locking out heat exchanger operation in response thereto, and (5) providing an override time period for domestic hot water production in systems having a summer/winter coil.

Abstract: A hardener for a polysulphide sealant comprises an inorganic peroxide and according to the invention includes as a cure control agent a naphthenate e.g. copper naphthenate and/or a phenolic compound e.g. cresylic acid.

Abstract: An applicator for applying hair treatment preparations to a person's hair and for rinsing the preparation from the hair. The applicator is a compact device which includes a remotely located heater/blower unit coupled to a hand-held applicator assembly. The applicator assembly includes a chamber for receipt of a viscous hair treatment preparation and a plurality of apertured projections which communicate with the chamber. A stream of heated air is provided into the chamber, to melt the preparation. The melted preparation flows from the chamber, through the apertures and onto the person's hair. The projections function as comb teeth to spread the preparation through the hair. The applicator assembly can be connected to a water tap, for water to flow through the apertures of the applicator assembly so the preparation may simultaneously be rinsed and combed from a person's hair. The preferred embodiment of the invention includes a removable scoop and capsule member.