Abstract: A closure device for skin wounds consisting of two semi-rigid base sheets each backed in part with a quantity of skin compatible self-adhesive. The sheets are placed on either side of a wound and have VELCRO (trademark) attaching means on their upper surfaces for drawing together and securing the opposite sides of the wound. A deformable resilient tube may be included on each sheet to provide a vertical force to either side of the wound as well.

Abstract: Rubber stamp cleaning apparatus comprising a roll of self-adhesive tape rotatably mounted on a base having a platen upon which a portion of the tape is secured tacky side up. The stamp is cleaned by tamping on the tape.

Abstract: A wall mountable safety razor holder consisting of a planar member, two razor supports extending outward from the planar member, two razor retaining members extending upward from the support members, and a corrosion inhibiting water repellant strip of material disposed along the support members.

Abstract: A fly or insect catcher having the appearance of a common fly swatter with a handle and head, which catcher has a sheet of adhesive material disposed on the head and a hingeably attached cover arranged to cover the head when not in use. A quantity of insecticide may be disposed in the cover to aid in killing the insects caught on the adhesive when the cover is closed.

Abstract: A multifunctional tool having elements adapted to function as a level, bevel, protractor, square, and scale. Indicia are inscribed on mutually rotatable components of the tool for determining a mitre. The tool may include a magnet on the base to hold it in position on a metal surface.

Abstract: A reciprocating hand tool arranged to be operated by a rotating power source consisting of a rotatable eccentric, a flexible sleeve, a cable within the sleeve reciprocated by the rotation of the eccentric and a device for attaching a cutting tool to the end of the cable opposite the eccentric. Two alternative cutting tool attaching device are disclosed, one which produces continuous reciprocation for sawing, filing, or sanding, the other which produces intermittent reciprocation in the nature of hammer blows for chisels and the like.

Abstract: An optical positioning stage arranged for the precise movement of light optical components composed of a pair of plates having rail receiving grooves, a pair of rails joining the plates and attached thereto by an adhesive, and a mounting table slideably disposed between the rails and the plates. The mechanical configuration of the unit allows multiple combinations to provide movement in all three dimensions.

Abstract: A multi-functional tool arranged to allow rapid marking of perpendicular and angular lines on material surfaces is disclosed. One or more extendable stops are provided in the body of the tool to rapidly fix the angular orientation of a marking edge. Optionally, associated measuring devices such as a level, tape measure, and plumb bob, may be included to facilitate the location and orientation of the position to be marked.

Abstract: A sample transport and manipulation system and method for exciting a quantitatively uniform sample for spectrometric analysis over an extended period of time is disclosed. A uniform sample transport medium such as a filament is transported at a uniform rate through an excitation situs which is coincident with the optical input situs of the spectrometer. Means for uniformly depositing a liquid sample over the medium are included to complete the establishment of a system in which the spectrometer is presented with a quantitatively uniform excited sample on a continuous basis.

Abstract: A sample manipulation system for spectrometers is disclosed in which an electrically conductive filament is arranged to receive and hold a liquid containing sample. Various levels of electrical power are employed to heat the filament for such purposes as increasing the affinity of the filament for the liquid, evaporating the liquid after deposition, ashing the remaining sample, and exciting the sample. Separate contact points are provided for each power level as well as means to successively connect at least one end of the filament to each contact point.

Abstract: A scannable detector system for echelle grating spectrometers is disclosed in which a photodetector is positioned behind an aperture plate having a plurality of apertures corresponding to focal positions of the spectral array eminating from the grating. The detector is arranged to scan from aperture to aperture to measure the presence of individual wavelengths in the array. Additionally, the detector may be removed from the field of the plate to permit the substitution of a non-scannable array of detectors and an associated masking aperture plate to simultaneously measure the presence of a plurality of wavelengths in the spectral array.

Abstract: A stabilized cathode assembly for an arc light source is disclosed wherein an unattached end of a length of electrically conducting braid serving as a cathode is held in close proximity to the anode of the source to establish an arc path between the braid end and the anode. Support means are disclosed which function to advance and withdraw the braid to initiate the arc. Application of the assembly in a spectrometer sample excitation device is further disclosed.

Abstract: A sample excitation situs or light source enhancement apparatus for an optical spectrometer comprising a mirror arranged to reflect an image of the excitation situs in close proximity to the actual excitation situs is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for fabricating articles from ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polymer material is disclosed. The process comprises injecting melted UHMW polymer material into an evacuated compressible sectioned cavity mold and then compressing the sections of the mold to compensate for material shrinkage and to prevent internal laminations.

Abstract: An improved tide operated power generating apparatus is disclosed in which a hollow float, rising and falling with the ocean tide, transmits energy to a power generator. The improvement comprises means for filling the float with water during the incoming tide to provide a substantial increase in the float dead weight during the outgoing tide. Means are further provided to then empty the float before the outgoing tide whereby the float becomes free to rise again on the next incoming tide.

Abstract: A miniature map viewer employing a magnifying lens and an aligning reticle disposed within the field of view of the lens is disclosed. The reticle is used for aligning points on the map and real geographic features and may be augmented by and used in conjunction with an angular orientation degree scale indicator, a compass, and/or an object sighting device, which are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical and thermal energy supply system for buildings is disclosed wherein electricity is generated by an engine driving a generator either inside or in close proximity to the building. Heat generated by the engine is recovered and supplied to the building. The electrical generating system is activated on demand for electricity from within the building. Optionally, the output of the generator may be used to electrically heat water or air, or both, to supplement the heat recovered from the operation of the engine. Additionally, a battery-inverter, chargeable by the generator, may be included to reduce the duty cycle of the engine. A wind powered generator may be further added to charge the battery and conserve fuel, especially in warmer time periods.