Abstract: The invention comprises a body-supported hoop device and a team game utilizing the hoop device. The hoop device comprises a hoop, a net connected to the hoop and means for attaching the hoop to the legs of a goalie. In the game of the invention, the body-supported hoop devices are worn by each of two goalies. The object of the game is for team members of the goalie to place a projectile, such as a soccer ball, through the hoop of the goalie on their team and to prevent members of the opposing team from placing the projectile through the hoop of the goalie of the opposing team.

Abstract: The optical line watchers continuously monitor the out areas along the court lines, selectively capture the images when the ball touches the watched areas, and convert optical information into electrical pulses of current, which properly selected and amplified, produce audio and video announcements.

Abstract: The invention comprises post-mastectomy garments having one or two pockets in the breast area of a facing that is attached to a bodice of the garment. In one or both of the pocket areas may be placed a breast prosthesis, preferably constructed of a light-weight, flexible material. The invention is especially useful in construction of garments for casual or house wear.

Abstract: A gas dosimeter utilizing a colorimetric reagent for the selective determination of total amines in solution or in air is described. The reagent comprises 1,2 napthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid or a derivative thereof. Upon addition of amines, a color is formed which is quantitatively related to the number of amine molecules reacted. The reagent can be utilized to detect aromatic amines apart from primary amines by the addition of a buffering agent to maintain the pH less than 4.5.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition, having utility as a diuretic or aldosterone antagonist, comprising spironolactone and an aqueous homogenizingly effective amount of a material selected from the group consisting of (i) sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and (ii) a mixture of methylcellulose and a dimethylpolysiloxane polymer.Also disclosed is a method of diuretic or hyperaldosteronism treatment by administration of such composition, e.g., by oral administration.

Abstract: An antibiotic composition comprising rifampin, a dimethyl polysiloxane polymer, and a cationic or non-ionic surfactant, wherein the rifampin, dimethyl polysiloxane polymer, and surfactant are present in relative amounts such that the composition is aqueously homogenizable with low foaming.Also disclosed is a method of antibiotic treatment wherein such composition is administered orally, either in a solid dosage form or in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A baseball game suitable for table play, comprising: a random character generator; at least one park card containing a series of characters generatable by the random character generator and corresponding play events; a series of play action cards, having on a first side thereof a listing of player positions, numerical fielding ratings for the positions, and a play event for each of the fielding ratings for each player position; and on a second side thereof a series of play events in designated event categories; a set of player cards, including batter/fielder cards and pitcher cards, each of the player cards comprising a series of characters generatable by the random character generator and a series of corresponding play events, some of which designate outcome play events on one of the home park card and the play action cards. The game is adapted to be played in a basic game embodiment by one or two players in a short time of from about 15 to 30 minutes.

Abstract: A card and form positioning device for easy and accurate alignment of the embossed area of a plastic card with the appropriate area of a form that is to be imprinted. The device has card guide corners and pegs protruding upward from a flat guide base and through the platen of a card imprinting machine. A spring means beneath the guide base pushes the guide corners and pegs through holes in the platen.

Abstract: The invention comprises a support structure for receiving and lockably holding various items. The support structure has one or more of a variety of receiving structures in its upper surface. Container bases to which containers may be attached or which are formed in one piece with the container bases fit in a particular receiving structure and may be locked into place in the support structure. This invention permits organizing bottles, containers and caps for various felt markers and wirting instruments of various sizes and for holding them securely in a fixed position so that they may be easily opened and closed with only one hand while at the same time allowing them to be easily removed from the support.

Abstract: This invention comprises an automatic, self-metering tire gauge having an air pressure gauge placed in the air flow path between a tire attachment piece and a filler needle valve. The gauge may remain attached to the tire at all times, including while air is being added to the tire. The gauge may be adjusted to indicate the pressure in the tire continuously whether or not the tire is being filled with air through the filler needle valve.

Abstract: The strake fence flap is a device which may be tailored to the aircraft to augment the low-speed lift of canard-configured general aviation aircraft with little or no longitudinal trim change and no cruise drag penalty. The strake fence flap is deployed along the upper surface of each of the strakes on the canard aircraft. The strake fence flap is hinged along its lower edge which allows it to be retracted and extended as needed. In the cruise configuration, the strake fence flap is folded flush with the strake upper surface. For deceleration or landing where increased lift and drag are required, the strake fence flap is extended. The frontal area of the strake fence flap becomes exposed resulting in additional drag. The geometry and positioning of the fence causes the flow to separate from the upper edge of the fence and to roll up into a vortex which trails over the strake. The intense suction which accompanies the vortex acts directly on the strake upper surface, thereby significantly increasing the lift.

Abstract: A method and device for analyzing samples containing mixtures of organic compounds using vacuum chromatography is disclosed. The method and device are particularly useful for obtaining mass spectra for identification purposes. The method involves passing a sample dissolved in a solvent through a column with a carrier gas and depositing a thin layer of the sample in the interior of a short column. The short column is then attached to an MS interface. The device comprises a combination of a variable molecular separator and a column alignment component. The alignment component may also be used as a direct probe injector. This device and method allow the separation and MS analysis of mixtures of intermediate molecular weight compounds.

Abstract: Base unit and receptacle for holding various household items. The base unit is comprised of a surface with channels having inwardly projecting flanges. Receptacles have a flange capable of being inserted into the channel in the base. The flange on each receptacle is rectangular in shape, preventing the receptacle from being rotated when in the base channel. The invention is particularly useful for persons who have difficulty unscrewing lids on bottles due to limited use of their hands.

Abstract: A method and device for separating trace amounts of relatively large molecules in the gas or vapor state from a low molecular weight gas or vapor is disclosed. The method and device are particularly useful for interfacing a gas or liquid chromatograph to a mass spectrometer. The device comprises an enclosed chamber to which a vacuum system is attached. Two sample transfer columns are inserted through opposite sides in the chamber. The first column has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter or bore of the second column and the end of the first column may be moved into the bore of the second column. A second vacuum source is applied to the second transfer column. When a sample mixture in the gas or vapor state passes from the first column into the second column, the fractional split in the bulk or carrier stream between the two vacuum systems is accurately controlled solely by the diameters of the two columns and the extent to which the first column in inserted into the second.

Abstract: A device for sensitive analysis of unknown organic samples is disclosed. The device is particularly useful as an interface between a gas chromatograph and a mass spectrometer which has a high pumping capacity. The device comprises an interface internal to the mass spectrometer which may either be attached directly to an inlet probe inserted into a mass spectrometer or directly to the source body of a mass spectrometer. In both cases, the sample goes directly into the source cavity and an auxiliary vacuum system is not required for sample enrichment. For mass spectrometers with marginal pumping capacity, or when very low source pressures are required, the vacuum system may be augmented by designs which either partially or completely isolate the source and interface exhaust pumping systems from each other.

Abstract: The invention is a game comprising a shaft having a U-hook at one end, a small wheel, and at least two marking pegs. The wheel is placed on the floor or ground on its edge, and the U-hook is placed around the lower portion of the wheel. A player holds the end of the shaft opposite the U-hook, and pushes the wheel, causing it to roll. Great skill and dexterity must be used to keep the wheel from tipping over and falling out of the U-hook while it is rolling. The player(s) who are able to keep the wheel rolling for the longest distance win. Marking pegs are used to designate distances or set courses the wheel must traverse.

Abstract: Disclosed is a template for forming tapered sliding dovetail joints. The template is particularly useful for making tapered sliding dovetail joints using powered hand tools, such as a router. The template has a longitudinally extending groove which is narrower at one end than at the other. To form a sliding dovetail groove, a workpiece is placed underneath the template, and a dovetail cutter is passed along the sides of the groove. The template also has two longitudinally extending grooves which are tapered towards each other. To cut a sliding dovetail tongue, the end of a workpiece is placed below the template so the edges of the workpiece are exposed through the grooves, but the middle of the workpiece is covered by the template. A dovetail cutter is passed along the sides of each groove, creating a dovetail tongue. The template may also be secured to a dovetailing jig, to provide secure alignment and holding of the workpieces against the template.