Abstract: A cylindrically-shaped menthol cartridge is adapted to be placed within the hollow body portion of an elongated, two-piece cigarette holder. The holder includes a flattened member adapted for reception in the mouth of a user, and a generally cylindrical member adapted to receive a cigarette, cigar or other smokable, tobacco-filled cylinder. The cylindrically-shaped cartridge is packed with menthol crystals and includes vented end walls through which smoke from the burning tobacco may pass before flowing to the smoker. Inhalation of the menthol fumes mitigates the toxicity of the tars and nicotine from the burning tobacco and soothes the mucous membranes in the nose and mouth.

Abstract: A support member for use in a coil dialyzer to support an elongated, tubularly-shaped, semipermeable membrane is disclosed herein. The member is embossed and has generally angularly-extending parallel ribs on both sides of the web. The ribs are arranged so that on each side there are high ribs and low ribs positioned between said high ribs.

Abstract: A connector system for use in a dialyzer is disclosed herein for connecting an external fluid conduit to a tubularly-shaped, semipermeable membrane. The system protects the membrane from forces imposed on the conduit. The system includes a jack member, which is secured within the dialyzer and has a passageway, which at one end is connected to the conduit and which at the other end is connected to a button-type connector which provides communication between the passageway and the semipermeable membrane. The button connector includes a cap and a barrel and has a passageway extending through the cap and barrel. An O-ring is provided for engaging both the jack member and the connector for cooperation in assuring fluid flow from the conduit to the semipermeable membrane.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a pH control system for alkaline wastes from carbonated beverage plants and the limitations of an equipment design and method and operation which provide maximum efficiency at minimum cost. These limitations include size and shape of the reaction vessel, the pressure of carbon dioxide and time of release, the rate of flow of the effluent and its relationship to diffuser vessel, and the size of the gas bubbles as released so as to prevent waste of the carbon dioxide in excess of 30% of the gas utilized.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a universal clamp assembly for use in supporting and grasping medical appliances. The assembly includes a housing having means at one end for securing the assembly to a pole or other support. A pair of replaceable opposed arms extend outwardly from the other end of the housing and define a jaw for grasping the appliance. Each of the arms includes pivot means for pivotally securing the arms to the housing and permitting the arms to be moved between open and closed positions. Biasing means are positioned in the housing to cooperate with the arms to resiliently bias the arms toward a closed or grasping position which gives the jaws a snap action.The arms and biasing means are mounted for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the housing so as to permit positioning of the appliances at various attitudes which is desirable in debubbling a dialyzer. Furthermore, each of the arms is replaceable so as to permit use of the assembly with various types of appliances.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein an improved machine tool holder/adapter and drive spindle nose. The drive spindle nose is tapered and includes a circumferential locking groove. The tool holder/adapter includes a tapered central recess for receiving said spindle nose and a plurality of radially movable lock pins. Biasing means are provided for direct coaction with the lock pin means so as to urge the lock pins in an outward direction. The length of the pins, the size of the spindle nose and the diameter of the circumferential groove are selected so as to prevent the spindle nose from striking the lock pins as the spindle nose moves into the tool holder/adapter for lockingly engaging said tool holder/adapter.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein an improved tool holder/adapter for use in a mechanical and automatic machine tool. The machine tool includes: (1) a drive spindle; and (2) a rotary turret for releasably storing a plurality of tool holder/adapters. Each holder/adapter is secured to the turret by a set of radially movable locking pins which are cammed to a radially outward position. There is also provided a set of axially movable travel limit stop pins for cooperation in maintaining the locking pins in a radially outward position. The travel limit stop pins cooperate with the spindle for releasing the locking pins and permitting them to move radially inwardly so as to release the tool holder/adapter from the turret. The stop pin construction and location combine to provide both positive and blocking engagement between the lock pin and stop pin so as to prevent unintentional inward movement of the lock pin and possible unintentional holder/adapter-turret disengagement.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a dialysis machine for use with a negative-pressure-type dialyzer. The machine includes a flow system for drawing fresh dialysis solution, under a negative pressure, through the dialyzer and a system for determining, setting and controlling ultrafiltration rates in the dialyzer. The ultrafiltration system includes a branch for communication with the dialyzer when flow to and from the dialyzer is terminated. In the branch there is provided a pump for applying negative pressure to the dialyzer and drawing liquid therethrough, and a meter for measuring the flow rates. Means are also provided for measuring negative pressure and transmembrane pressure during operation of the ultrafiltration branch. Pressure controls are also provided so as to assure maintenance of the ultrafiltration rates.There is also disclosed herein a method for determining, setting and controlling the ultrafiltration rate.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a combination stopper for effecting an air-tight seal with the barrel of a syringe to protect the contents from contamination. The stopper is adapted for use with either the luer tip or a needle attached to the end of the syringe barrel. The stopper includes an elongated frustoconically-shaped main body portion having oppositely disposed end walls, and the end wall at the large-diameter end of the main body portion has a generally planar and continuous surface. An elongated frustoconically-shaped luer-receiving nipple is integrally formed with and extends from the small-diameter end wall of the main body portion, with the free end of the nipple being inwardly recessed. The luer-receiving nipple is shaped, sized and constructed to receive and seal the syringe luer tip.

Abstract: A load-restraining device is disclosed herein for use in lading-carrying vehicles, such as truck trailers. The device includes a curtain which is adjustably suspended from an overhead support that extends laterally across the top of the trailer and is mounted for longitudinal movement therein. The curtain includes laterally-extending pockets, each of which carries a load-restraining belt. Belt hooks on opposite ends of each belt cooperate with belt rails in the sidewalls of the trailer and a belt tensioner or buckle is provided at the center of each belt.The pockets on the curtain are positioned on the side of the curtain opposite the lading-engaging face, so as to maximize the strength of the curtain and are in a manner which inhibits removal of the belts and reduces pilferage.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a buckle support system for use with a curtain-style lading-restraining device of the type which is suspended from an overhead support and includes a plurality of vertically-spaced and laterally-extending restraining belts, each of which includes a buckle for tightening the belt. A cable system is provided which is secured at its uppermost end to the overhead support and which connects to each buckle. Stop sleeves are secured or crimped to the cable at positions to engage and support each buckle so that the weight of the buckle is carried by the overhead support through the cable system. This system, in addition to supporting the weight of the buckles, deters buckle theft or removal, since in order to obtain the buckle, the belts and the cable must be severed.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a deairing system for use in a bedside-console-type dialysis machine.The system includes a selectively adjustable flow controller, a deairing tank, and a suction pump for drawing dialysis solution from the flow controller through the deairing tank and to the pump. The pump is also connected to the deairing tank for applying a negative pressure and for removing gas from the dialysis solution.The tank is provided with a baffle-and-ball-type check valve arrangement for preventing flow of dialysis solution through the gas line. A recirculation loop is provided in conjunction with the pump and includes an air separation tank downstream of the pump and a negative pressure valve which connects the upstream side of the pump and recirculation tank. The air separation tank cooperates with the pump to assure efficient operation of the pump by minimizing the air drawn through the recirculation loop and to the pump from the separation tank.

Abstract: A method and machine are disclosed herein for cleaning and restoring sand beaches which have become contaminated by oil spills. The machine travels on the beach and sprays liquid nitrogen onto the contaminated area, thereby solidifying the oil and sand mixture so that the mixture can be separated from the underlying uncontaminated sand and be efficiently removed from the beach and transported to a remote site for disposal or further treatment.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a mobile material shearing apparatus for receiving solid waste material and reducing said material to a comparatively small size. The apparatus includes an elongated movable truck bed on which is mounted a rotary shear into which the solid waste material is fed for size reduction. The smaller solid waste material exits the rotary shear and is received on a conveyor which delivers the material either to a predetermined location for disposal without further processing or to a rotary classificaton mechanism for further processing. The classifier receives the sheared solid waste material and separates particles which are above and below a predetermined size. A discharge is provided for receiving the smaller particles (fines) and means are provided for returning the larger particles (overs) to the shear for further size reduction.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus are disclosed herein for cryogenically cleaning and restoring sandy beaches which have become contaminated by oil spills. In the method, a mixture of particulate, pulverized and recycled rubber and wood fines is applied to the contaminated area for absorbing the oil prior to cryogenic treatment. The absorption of the oil by the particulate rubber and wood enhances the solidification during the cryogenic treatment. In the apparatus, a hopper is mounted to a beach cleaning vehicle forwardly of a liquid cryogen spray head. The hopper is constructed to receive and discharge particulate absorbent before the contaminated area is contacted by the liquid cryogen.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a blood pressure alarm system for use in a dialysis machine whereby alarms may be activated, and a blood pump deactivated if the actual blood pressure increases above or decreases below predetermined levels. The levels are determined by setting a particular blood pressure point and setting the amount by which the pressure can vary above and below the set point; the range of variation is sometimes referred to as the alarm window. A digital memory is provided for storing the set point and preventing variation of the set point with time.

Abstract: A flexible, self-biasing switching element is disclosed herein for closing a circuit by flexing the element from an initial non-contacting position to a second contacting position and for opening the circuit by releasing the element and permitting it to return to a non-contacting position from the contacting position. The element includes a flexible non-conductive substrate having on one side thereof a plurality of spaced conductive contacts or areas. A two-sided pressure sensitive adhesive film for mounting the element is die cut and applied to the substrate in a manner so as to surround the conductive contact areas. The adhesive film provides an insulating medium between the contact points so as to prevent transmission of current between the contact points.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a rack system for use in a warehouse to store pallets loaded with goods. The system includes a plurality of racks which are separated by aisles. Each rack includes a plurality of vertical frames which are spaced apart so as to define storage rows. Each frame includes a plurality of vertical posts and horizontal pallet-rails. The pallet-rails are mounted to the posts so as to extend forwardly beyond the front posts. Thus when the rack is loaded, the front post is "buried" between rows of loaded pallets for protection against fork truck collision. Furthermore, with this positioning of the front post, the entrance or opening to the row is greater than with prior art constructions. The greater opening permits a forklift operator to more easily maneuver loads into the row or permits a reduction in the width of the aisle between racks.

Abstract: A test system for testing the efficiency of blood oxygenators. The system includes a deoxygenator having a mixing section, a defoaming section and a collection section. Blood and deoxygenating gas are supplied to the mixing section. Mixed blood and gas exiting the mixing section enters the defoaming section where the mixture is defoamed. A portion of the deoxygenated and defoamed blood is directed to the oxygenator under test and the remainder is directed to an overflow reservoir. Blood exiting both the oxygenator and the reservoir is recirculated to the mixing section of the deoxygenator. Test sites are provided immediately upstream and downstream of the oxygenator under test so that the condition of the blood can be checked at both points and the efficiency of the oxygenator determined.The system provides for the precise control of the condition of the blood exiting the deoxygenator.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a blood pressure alarm system for use in a dialysis machine whereby alarms may be activated, and a blood pump deactivated if the actual blood pressure increases above or decreases below predetermined levels. The levels are determined by setting a particular blood pressure point and setting the amount by which the pressure can vary above and below the set point. A memory is provided for storing the set point and preventing variation of the set point with time. The dialysis machine and alarm system can malfunction under certain conditions and protection circuitry operates the alarms if a malfunction occurs.