Abstract: A compact water purification device which is made of concentrically mounted components is provided according to the invention. An anode with a fluid passageway through its interior to provide an anode fluid path is used. A anionic support member is concentrically mounted about the anode and a anionic membrane is mounted to the exterior of the anionic support member. A first fluid passageway between the anionic membrane and the anode is provided. A bead is concentrically mounted about the anionic support member to provide a water purification path and to hold the ion exchange resins therein for contact with the water in the water purification path. Fluid communication is maintained between the water purification path and the anionic membrane. A cationic membrane is concentrically mounted about the exterior of the bead box. Fluid communication is provided between the water purification path and the cationic membrane. A cathode is concentrically mounted about the cationic membrane.

Abstract: A protein conjugate or mixture useful in immunotherapy composed of a biological response modifier (BRM) and an allergen is disclosed. In use the protein conjugate or mixture is combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Cytokines, bacterial, fungal and viral immunopotentiators and thymus hormones are disclosed as suitable BRM's for use in the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for starting cattle on feed quicker, promoting fill, regaining shrink and help prevent the occurrence of shipping fever complex and promote digestibility and utilization of feedstuffs within the digestive system of ruminant animals, particularly cattle. In a presently preferred embodiment, the inventive method comprises the steps of: producing a gaseous mixture supply of ozone and nitrous oxide gases from ambient air; effecting direct contact between the ozone/nitrous oxide gas mixture and a supply of water by means of a bubbler device to produce a prescribed hydrogen peroxide-nitrous oxide content; continuing said contact between the ozone gas supply and the water supply until the content of hydrogen peroxide-nitrous oxide in water supply is within a range of from about 1,000 parts per million to about 40,000 parts per million; and providing the resultant water supply for use as feed water to the animal to be treated.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved method and apparatus for a high-volume projector and rotary xerographic processor. The unique apparatus produces dry, permanent positive copies from continuous fed microfilm which can be reproduced on plain paper continuous feed rolls at a rate of at least 52 feet per minute. Accordingly, the inventive apparatus and methods minimize the occurrence of blurred images through monitoring system which regulate microfilm transport providing alignment, precise, reflective optics and avoid "ripple effects" commonly associated with relatively high speed systems.

Abstract: The unique system of the present invention provides an accurate valid measaurement of human body composition consisting of fat tissue, lean tissue and body water. The inventive methodology provides a procedure for quantitative measurement of the conductive potential of the body, which is based on the lean tissue content of the body, in a convenient and reliable manner. In more detail, the quantitative measurement in accordance with the present invention is referred to as a "bio-impedance signal." This electrical signal, in ohms, is derived from a means for measuring body impedance component of the system. The resultant signal (three digit number, between 1 and 1000 ohms) is then entered into a modifying means component to accurately predict the body composition of the tested individual. The unique modifying means, in one embodied form, comprises prediction formulas derived from biological data inputs including: a patient's height, weight, age and sex, to determine a "population prediction variable.

Abstract: Platinum complexes are disclosed in which the platinum cation is coordinated to heterocyclic sulfur compounds as well as monodentate or bidentate amines. The complexes have the formula: ##STR1## wherein L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 are individually ammonia or monodentate amine ligands or L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 together are a bidentate amine ligand, S* is sulfur and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with S are thiophene, thiazole, benzothiazole or benzothiophene. These platinum complexes, which have anti-neoplastic activity, are synthesized by reacting sulfonated heterocyclic sulfur compounds with diamines of platinum nitrate.

Abstract: The present discovery provides an improved spring loaded fishing hook. In one embodied form, the hook comprises two hook arms which have a shaft portion, a barbed portion and a bend portion. The hook arms are rotatably attached to one another at the end of the shaft away from the barbed portion of the hook arms. A coiled spring is provided with arms, one of which is rotatably attached to each hook in such a way to allow the force of the spring spread the hooks apart when the spring is activated. One of the hook arms has a pivot located above the bend portion of the hook arm which pivotably connects the barbed portion and the bend portion to the shaft portion of the hook arm. The bend portion of each hook arm is located equally distant from the top of the shaft of the hook arm so that when the hook arms are in the activated position the bend portions are in alignment.

Abstract: The invention provides improved intraocular lens structures for surgical placement in the eye, the unique structures comprise an optical zone portion substantially centrally disposed with an integral outer haptic portion. In one embodied form, the haptic portion is composed of materials having relatively high temperature resistance such as polyimide material, and can be fabricated in a wide variety of engineered configurations. In a presently preferred embodiment, the haptic portion includes an anchoring strut in an arcuate configuration having an oblique face directed to the center of the optical zone portion. The invention further provides methods for insert molding of haptic portions to optical zone portions of the lens structures without conventional secondary operations such as drilling sites in the optic for insertion and welding of haptics.

Abstract: A spring-loaded latching mechanism for a peristaltic pump that automatically sets and maintains a desired roller head tension. The spring-loaded latching mechanism includes a pair of counter-rotating latching cams positioned on opposite sides of a pump housing. Each latching cam has an indented or slotted portion for engaging a disposable tubing cassette. The disposable tubing cassette includes a length of flexible tubing supported by a circular race or channel. The latching cams are spring-loaded and, when the disposable tubing cassette is inserted into the pump housing, the latching cams urge the disposable cassette with its length of flexible tubing and circular race against a pump roller head to provide the desired roller head tension.

Abstract: The invention provides unique devices for implantation of deformable intraocular lens structures for surgical placement in the eye. In one embodied form, the inventive device comprises a generally cylindrical disarticulating lens holding member at a distal end of the device for receiving an intraocular lens having a deformable optical zone portion therein; a concentrically aligned sleeve for exerting a prescribed compressive force upon the intraocular lens once contained within the lens holding member; and a collar element disposed at a proximate end of the surgical device for facilitating placement of the lens and for effecting release of the compressed lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved intraocular lens structure comprising a deformable optical zone portion with prescribed memory characteristics and methods and devices for implantation of such lens in the eye. The unique optical zone portion of the lens can be deformed by compressing, rolling, folding, stretching, or can be deformed by a combination of these techniques to temporarily reduce the optical zone portion to a diameter of about 80% or less of the cross-sectional diameter of the optical zone portion in an unstressed state. After insertion into the eye, the optical zone portion returns to its original configuration, full size and fixed focal length. The inventive methods and devices for implantation permit insertion of the improved lens through a relatively small incision made in the ocular tissue, thereby providing a safer, more convenient surgical procedure and more comfortable fit for the eye.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved golf club having an adjustable length shaft retractable between fully extended and collapsed positions. In one embodied form, the inventive golf club comprises plural concentric telescopic interlocking tubular sections which produce a friction lock between the tubular sections in a fully extended position. When the inventive club is in a fully collapsed position, the proximate ends of the tubular sections are disposed in relation to one another in sufficient distance to permit grasp of a player's hand about one of the tubular sections, but without the occurrence of pinch between proximate ends of the tubular sections. In another embodiment of the invention, a durable lightweight golf bag is provided which provides a convenient means for carrying the inventive golf clubs and associated golfing equipment.

Abstract: An amphibious pedal powered sailboat apparatus is provided by the present invention. In one embodied form, the inventive boating apparatus comprises in combination a relatively lightweight boat hull having an upper deck portion, a bow portion, and a stern portion; a front pair of wheels mounted on the hull for steering and to provide mobility of the apparatus on land and a rear pair of wheels mounted on the hull to provide traction and mobility of the apparatus on land; a first pedalling stand fixedly mounted in the bow portion of the hull and a second pedalling stand fixedly mounted in the stern portion of the hull; the first and second pedalling stands each comprising a pair of foot pedals mounted for rotational movement about a horizontal axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the hull; and drive mechanism for coordinating operation of the pair of foot pedals on the first and second pedalling stands.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for correction of temporomandibular joint internal derangement with closed lock via small incision surgical technique. In one embodied form, the unique method comprises the steps of: (a) effecting visualization and orientation of the surgical site of a patient utilizing an arthroscopic device comprising a mechanism for prescribed calibration of the arthroscope depth; (b) effecting arthroscopic inspection of the surgical site, and in particular, the superior compartment of the temporomandibular joint; and (c) effecting lysis comprising resection and incision of adhesions disposed between disc and fossa of the temporomandibular joint region, concommittent with disc displacement. The inventive surgical technique includes an "arthroscopic sweep" of the superior compartment of the TMJ with lysis comprising resects of superior compartment adhesions. Subsequent to lysis, the superior compartment is thoroughly lavaged via irrigation and suction.

Abstract: An improved resilient end closure for a beverage container having a generally cylindrical side wall is provided by the present invention. The unique end closure comprises in one embodied form, a stabilizer disposed on a peripheral portion of the closure to limit axial movement of the beverage container when the container is oriented on a side wall; a groove disposed on the underside of the periphery of the end closure, the groove being configured to provide a snap fit with and detachably secure the closure to the top portion of the beverage container; and a through port disposed on the closure adjacent the circumferential edge of the closure sustantially opposite the peripheral portion of the closure having the stabilizer.

Abstract: The invention provides improved methods and unique instrumentation for the detection and for the quantitation of chemical substances and has particular application for the detection and for the quantitation of immunological substances.