Abstract: A compact, rapidly-deployable rappel rescue system is housed in a lightweight carrier and connected to a belt or harness for portable use or mounted in a stationary position readily available for emergency use. The carrier contains a carabiner connected to one end of a tubularly woven Kevlar aramid fiber of similar lightweight, high strength synthetic polymer rappel line folded into a deployment bag, an edge guard protective sleeve pad slidable on the line and adjustable to the rappel point, a modified figure-of-eight multi-configuration descender and an end-stop ring connected to the other end of the rappel line.

Abstract: There are disclosed sunscreen, protectant, moisturizing dermatological compositions and methods for administration of such compositions to human skin in a manner such that a high degree of epidermal, especially stratum corneum, rehydration is attained in conjunction with nearly complete screening of cancer-causing actinic radiation as well as mechanical skin protection.

Abstract: A two way open-end wrench has a rotatable, captive, split socket which is selectively locked and unlocked to the wrench handle for torque transmittal through the meshing engagement of two opposed sets of teeth. One set is disposed around the periphery of the open-sided socket member and the other within the forward, concave end of a spring-loaded coupler disposed partly within and partly outside the wrench body. Engagement of the teeth is effected by the inward movement of the coupler when a user grips the wrench handle preparatory to turning it. Relaxation of the grip at the end of a stroke permits the handle to be returned to the starting position while the socket remains stationary. A projecting extension on the socket provides for manual rotation to the open position, permitting the tool to be withdrawn from a fastener on a tubing line, pipe or cable.

Abstract: A new and distinct asexually reproduced grapevine variety, as illustrated and described. The plants are very vigorous, very productive with very large, green-yellow colored, seedless berries and with few falling berries. No thinning is needed. The fruit of this variety has a medium ripening time, a long shelf-life and can be harvested in early July under the conditions existing in Israel.