Abstract: An autoload disk copier system and disk printer transport system for recordable disks, the copier system having a copier unit with a housing containing a disk drive with an extendable disk tray, a disk carrier for supporting a stack of disks over the tray, a disk separator mechanism for selectively separating a disk from the stack displacing it to a tray, a disk retrieve mechanism for retrieving a disk from the tray and depositing it in a collector for good and bad disks, and, an electronic control means for controlling the sequence of operations of loading, disk read/write, unloading and depositing disks during the automatic process of recording data on recordable disks.

Abstract: A liquid level control unit having a permanent magnet mechanism for translating displacements of a displaces element in the liquid of a container to an actuator device that actuates a control system for a regulated device such as a supply water control valve in a boiler system the control unit utilizing concentrically positioned annular magnet assemblies that are separated by a tube to shield the environment of one magnet assembly from the other.

Abstract: A slide hatch for a bulk carrier vehicle for removing a hatch cover from an access port on the top of a carrier tank on the vehicle, the slide hatch including a slide carriage connected to the hatch cover and to an actuator which displaces the slide carriage and back cover with the slide carriage mounted on a track and connected to a cam mechanism for forcing the cover against the access port when the cover is displaced over the port for sealing the tank.

Abstract: A mobile phone system with a mobile phone having internal accounting capabilities for real time call debiting to account for the billing parameters of a mobile phone unit that is operated in a multi zone communication network with a complex rate structure, the mobile phone unit having an internal processor with accessible internal memory for storing the accounting program and call data for each call, a clock and circuit means for activating and deactivating the phone, the accounting program including an updatable rate table and a complex billing algorithm for calculating the account status on the fly including multiple rate structure factors such as long distance calls, international calls with country independent local charges, charges for roaming per day and/or roaming per minute, and call surcharges, where the account status of the mobile phone is calculated in real time for decrementing a debit account or calculating an account charge on demand, the mobile debit phone having a signal for alerting the user

Abstract: An electronic shopping-cart handle with a hand bar and a display unit having an informational display screen for a product directory and periodic display of advertisements, the display unit having operating controls operable by a user's thumbs while maintaining a hand grip on the hand bar for displaying select user information on the display screen.

Abstract: A spa cover lifting device for lifting a folding spa cover seated on a spa from a seated position to a vertical storage position, the spa cover lifting device having a frame apparatus with a horizontal cross member and a pair of side members with ends having pivotal mounts connectable with the spa, the horizontal cross member engaging the folding spa cover at the fold and transporting the cover when folded over the cross member from the seated position to the storage position when the frame apparatus is pivoted, the spa cover lifting device including a spring mechanism that assists raising the cover and cushions descent of the cover into its folded storage position.

Abstract: A drainpipe filter kit for installation on a sink drain, the kit having the parts necessary to install a substitute drain pipe with a filter canister between the sink drain and the sink trap, the kit including a drainpipe segment with end fittings for connection to a sink drain and trap, and a removable canister connected to the pipe segment having a drain spigot and a disposable filter packet. The filter packet includes a dissolvable sanitation tablet, the canister being easily removed after draining for disposal and replacement of the filter packet.

Abstract: A system for the duplication of binary data onto CD-R disks, the system including a copy unit, a host computer and computer software, the software being installed in the host computer to provide a user interface and to direct the transfer of data from the host computer to the copy unit, the copy unit including a set of multiple stacked recordable disk drives, a microprocessor electronically connected to the activating mechanism of a pivotal transport tower and to the set of multiple stacked recordable disk drives. A robotic disk pickup head on the pivotal transport tower is encompassed by a set of disk spindle members arranged in a symmetric semi-circular pattern around the central tower, the disk pickup head being connected to the pivotal transport tower with an elevator mechanism for lifting and transporting compact disks among the disk spindle members and any selected one of the stacked recordable disk drive members.

Abstract: An interlink receiver system and receiver unit for remote encoding wireless phone units including a host computer that communicates with the interlink receiver unit over telephone lines or airways to encode wireless phone units with the key code for authentication of the phone unit and encryption of communications from the phone unit during use, the interlink receiver unit connecting to the host computer for data exchange and controlling the encoding of a connected phone unit.

Abstract: A lavatory fixture having a combination, urinal and hand wash faucet for public restrooms, particularly in high traffic locations such as airports, the lavatory fixture having a urinal and hand sink combined in a single lavatory unit with a self-activated hand faucet being positioned above a urinal catch basin, the hand faucet having an associated proximity sensor to activate a water flow for washing hands, when a user's hands are placed proximate the faucet, and the urinal having an associated proximity sensor for sensing the presence of a user proximate the urinal to flush the urinal when the user moves away from the urinal, the lavatory fixture having a common drain and an optional hand soap dispenser.

Abstract: A food stirrer having a battery powered drive mechanism to drive a stirrer shaft with an end paddle, the stirrer shaft being axially adjustable in the housing for cooking vessels of different height, the housing including a pair of spring-biased side arms that have distal ends with handles and contact stops for seating the food stirrer on vessels of different diameter, the arms being off-set from a radial to the shaft to improve the grip of the arms on a vessel during operation.

Abstract: An emergency power station for traffic signal controllers having a general utility power supply, the emergency power station having a small footprint cabinet containing a fuel supply in a lowermost compartment, an engine and an electrical generator in a middle compartment, and a power station controller box in an uppermost compartment, the power station controller box having a power circuit connected to the utility power supply, the electrical power generator and the traffic signal controller, the power circuit including an activatable power switch selectively connecting the utility power supply or the power generator to the traffic signal controller, the power station controller box also including a control circuit with a power line monitor and a programmable timer system for sensing a power loss in the utility power supply, and, after a predetermined delay, activating the engine and switching the switch connecting the traffic signal controller to the power generator.

Abstract: A drain strainer that is installed in the vertical drain pipe of a bathing water drain for a shower or tub, the drain strainer having an upper sieve receptacle in the form of a substantially cylindrical basket with openings for passage of water and smaller debris, and a lower bristle extension in the form of a depending stem with projecting bristles that ensnare hair shed from the bather, the drain strainer including a support structure to suspend the sieve receptacle and bristle extension within the drain pipe.

Abstract: A triple effect, pressurized deaeration system for boiler feedwater the system including a component deaerator unit and a feedwater receiver, the deaerator unit being mounted external to and above the feedwater receiver, the deaerator unit including a makeup and return water spray nozzle and a pair of screen trays with steam circulated from the receiver through the screen trays and water spray for two stages of deaeration with spray water collected below the screens and delivered through a spray water return conduit to a water collection and mixing column in the receiver, wherein steam from a steam supply is delivered to the water collection column and mixed with collected spray water for a third stage deaeration before the deaerated water commingles with reservoir water contained in the receiver.

Abstract: A resettable earthquake valve for gas lines, the valve having a housing with an external turn cock and an internal valve sleeve with a port that functions as a stopcock valve, the housing having an internal passage with a port and a closure biased valve disk displaceable from the port by a support member having an inertial mass, the support member being debilitated by a shock to the valve, the support member being connected to the biased valve disk at one end and engageable by a displaceable support base at the other, the valve having a cam mechanism for resetting the support member after being debilitated, for returning the support member to its support position displacing the valve disk from the valve port on resetting the valve.

Abstract: A shelf mounted display sign designed in particular for supermarkets having product shelves with pricing tracks, the display sign having a mechanical shelf clip connected to a vertical battery canister that has a cap with indicator lights and a vertical sign bracket with a flexible sign having a side edge engaged in the vertical sign bracket, the shelf mounted display sign also including in one embodiment the electronic circuitry and components to function as a triggering device to remotely activate a product promotion or advertisement on a display or a shopping cart proximate the triggering device.

Abstract: An ion source utilizing a cathode and anode for producing an electric arc therebetween. The arc is sufficient to vaporize a portion of the cathode to form a plasma. The plasma leaves the generation region and expands through another regon. The density profile of the plasma may be flattened using a magnetic field formed within a vacuum chamber. Ions are extracted from the plasma to produce a high current broad on beam.

Abstract: A female micturition adaptor fabricated from a soft flexible material having a substantially tubular configuration with a first end adapted to connect to an orifice neck of a male urinal and a second slightly enlarged end with an oblique orifice with tipped terminal end contoured to fit against the genital area of a female for allowing a bed confined female to micturate while in a prone or supine position.

Abstract: An adjustable prosthetic ankle assembly for allowing the heel height of a prosthetic foot to be adjusted and secured in a position that is of optimum comfort and facility to the user, the ankle assembly has a mechanism interposed between an ankle block and a connected foot block with a pivot and associated adjustment screw for altering the fore and aft tilt of the foot block with respect to the ankle block.