Abstract: A squeezeable dispensing container for paste-like substances comprising, a closed tube having flexible side-walls and a selectively closeable dispensing aperture, a plurality of paste containing capsule members disposed in serially connected chains within the container, each capsule having an open base end and a convex end, and each having a check valve in the vertex of the convex end thereof that is openable and closable as a function of lateral pressure exerted on the capsule. Lateral pressure on the container and the capsules acts to extrude paste out of one capsule and into the next capsule in the chain. The check valves in each of the capsules prevents the paste from regressing in the container, permitting only the forward movement of the paste. toward the container's aperture.

Abstract: A hanger for displaying and mounting garment belts and animal collars that include, on one end thereof, a buckle having an open frame with perimetric courses, comprising a belt retaining form having elongated length, parallel straight side edges, planer front and back surfaces and upper and lower ends and being thin and narrow with respect to its length, and including, proximate the upper end thereof, an opening in the upper end of the form for receiving a fixed bracket, a seat, distally spaced from the opening and projecting from the planar front side of the form and having an angular extension at the outward extremity of the seat and adapted to support and retain one course of the belt or collar buckle.

Abstract: A light emitting grip comprising, a manually operable rotatable knob mounted on a fastening shank projecting from a first side thereof and having a selectively switchable light source carried by the knob.

Abstract: Physical exercising apparatus comprising, a rigid column having first and second ends and adapted to be positioned vertically between the ceiling and floor of a room, a top plate attached to the first end of the column and disposed perpendicularly to the column for contact with the ceiling, a bottom plate disposed at the second end of the column perpendicularly to the column for contact with the floor, a cam lever interconnecting the second end of the column and the bottom plate for moving the column longitudinally with respect to the bottom plate and locking it in a longitudinal position, a horizontally disposed bar, slidable vertically on the column, for supporting an anchored end of at least one resistive exercise band, a projecting handle slidably mounted on the bar for anchoring the end of the elastic band and a rod attached to the outside end of the bar so that the longitudinal axis of the rod is spaced from the longitudinal axis of the bar and perpendicular thereto so that the elastic band may be train

Abstract: An arrow rest for an archery bow having a central bow riser, comprising a bracket adapted for attachment to one lateral side of the bow riser and where the bracket supports a pair of adjustably spaced apart disks that are disposed in a single plane that is perpendicular to the plane of the riser. An arrow shaft is supported by the thin circumferential edges of the disks. The bracket includes a guard shield that is elevated above the level of the disks and is spaced outwardly from the disks and the riser to protect the hand of the archer from the sharp edges of an arrow head that may be dislodged from the arrow rest and to limit the fall of the arrow.

Abstract: Provided is an improved therapeutic skin care preparation that combines traditional moisturizer components including glycerin, aloe vera gel, beeswax, titanium dioxide and fragrance, thickeners including sodium carrageenan, and antiseptic ingredients including tincture of iodine and melaleuca alternifolia. By varying the proportions of these ingredients, skin preparations suitable for particular body areas may be produced. The skin preparation not only performs the traditional functions of treating or preventing the effects on skin of drying, chapping or aging but further serves as a healing agent for minor skin irritation or sores so often associated with such conditions.

Abstract: A combined temperature and pressure sensing probe assembly for a flow measurement system comprising a body, a portion of which is adapted for insertion into fluid flowing in a confined conduit, such as a pipe. Within the body are separated plenums which are exposed respectively to high and low fluid pressures in the flow. A manifold block is that portion of the body which is disposed outside of the pipe containing the fluid flow. Along with valves and fluid conveying channels, the block is equipped with a duct for carrying electrical conductors and also contains a traversing bore which is aligned with the body and is in communication with the conductor carrying duct. An electrically responsive temperature sensor is disposed within or formed from the body. Conductors from the temperature sensor are directed from the manifold's bore through the connecting duct to a point exterior of the manifold.

Abstract: A vacuum receptacle and method is provided for accumulating, holding and disposing of liquids and certain solids that are withdrawn from the mouths of dental patients by a suction tube or other apparatus placed in the patient's mouth during dental procedures. The receptacle incorporates a vacuum outlet port to which a vacuum pump line is attached. The vacuum pump line pulls air and dental debris through the receptacle from a waste inlet port which is connected through a hose to the tube in the patient's mouth. A baffle is provided to impact and decelerate the dental debris as it enters the receptacle. Once decelerated, the dental debris falls to the bottom of the receptacle where it accumulates up to a predetermined level whereupon a float assembly activates a discharge pump. The discharge pump is connected to a waste outlet port that removes the accumulated fluid waste via an internal waste outlet tube.

Abstract: A method of calibrating an ultrasonic flow meter (10) first determines a static flow offset (52). Next, a dynamic flow offset (54) and a flow speed (56) are determined. An adjusted flow speed (58) is determined by subtracting the static flow offset and one half the dynamic flow offset from the flow speed to form an adjusted flow speed.

Abstract: A sink station system and method for accumulating and holding fluids and solid sediments. The sink station system incorporates a drain pipe serving to draw fluid out of a dental sink. The fluid flows down the drain pipe and into a fluid trap. As the sink is used, fluid accumulates in the fluid trap. As fluid accumulates in the trap beyond a predetermined level, the fluid rises upward through a water level pipe into a water level chamber wherein a float sensor is disposed. As the water rises to a predetermined level within the water level chamber, the float sensor is activated. Upon activation of the float sensor, a discharge pump is activated and accumulated fluid is pumped out of the system through a discharge pipe. The water level chamber and drain pipe fluidly communicate by means of an air vent that allows air accumulating above the fluid rising in the water level chamber out of the system to atmosphere through the drain pipe and sink.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for extracting soil gases from the earth and analyzing the collected gasses to determine the presence in the soil of gases produced by lower subterranean hydrocarbon deposits, such as petroleum and methane gas. The soil gases are passed from the soil through a soil probe and conductive tubing into a gas collector and concentrator comprising at least one molecular sieve which is chosen and selected for its ability to trap the gas or gases of interest. When the collection and concentration process is completed the gas collector is removed from the field apparatus and taken to a laboratory where the molecular sieves are heated to release the trapped gases. The gases are then analyzed in a gas chromatograph.

Abstract: An arcuate end form void for providing a space between a poured concrete structure and an underlying expansive soil adjacent a round pier is formed of corrugated paper to provide temporary support of wet concrete, and conforms to the pier radius to prevent passage of wet concrete between the pier and form void.

Abstract: A water supply control apparatus for use in homes or other structures is provided that incorporates a battery-operated radio frequency wall switch transmitter and an electrical plug-in receiver regulating the open or closed state of an electrical solenoid valve in fluid communication with a structure's water supply. A by-pass switch enabling manual regulation of the solenoid valve is mounted on the valve itself. Also provided is a method of controlling the flow of water supplied to a structure utilizing radio frequency pulse broadcasts to regulate the open or closed state of the solenoid valve.

Abstract: A combined tactical breaching device and flash suppressor comprising a cylindrical body portion having a longitudinal central smoothbore, the body portion being threaded at one end thereof for threadedly engaging the muzzle of a firearm barrel, a pair of longitudinally extending diametrically opposed furcations formed in the other end of the body portion by a pair of diametrically opposed slots formed in the body portion and extending from the other end toward the first end, the slots being of a length and width such that when the other end is placed against a target and in contact therewith, frangible ammunition may be discharged through said device for breaching the target; also disclosed is a method for breeching a barrier such as a door, dead bolt locks and 1/4 inch steel plate, where applicable.

Abstract: An acoustic monitor assembly for monitoring the particulate content of a liquid, comprising, a body having an electrically conductive portion, the body contacting a liquid whose content is to be monitored in use, a magnetic field generator for generating a magnetic field to which the electrically conductive portion of the body is exposed, the magnetic field generator being positioned such that magnetic particulates in the liquid are drawn on to said body, and a signal generator for inducing eddy currents which oscillate at an acoustic frequency in the electrically conductive portion of the body and in response to which the body is caused to vibrate, and a monitoring for observing the vibration condition of the body so as to provide an indication of the content of said particulates which are drawn onto the body in the liquid.

Abstract: An archery bow comprises a riser with upper and lower flexible limbs and a bow string defining a bow plane. A hand grip is provided, which may project laterally from the bow plane. A beam member interconnects the riser and hand grip. The beam member is adjustable fore and aft with respect to the riser and may be fixed in position with fasteners. The hand grip may be hingedly connected to the beam member. This arrangement allows the archer to adjust the position of the nocking point on the bow string when the bow is fully drawn.

Abstract: A bicycle rack adapted to be installed in a truck bed defined by at least a floor, an upstanding forward end wall and at least one upstanding sidewall. The rack includes an elongated rod secured at one of its ends to the forward end wall of the truck bed while the other end of the rod is secured to the rearward portion of the sidewall. A pair of spaced apart wheel retaining bails are slidably carried by the rod so that the distance therebetween can be adjusted to accommodate the wheel base of different type of cycles.

Abstract: A fluid collecting and separating vessel comprising side walls forming a lateral enclosure, a bottom member attached to the lower perimeter of the side walls and including a pair of spaced apart fluid discharge openings and a pair of attached funnels, each having a hollow substantially cone shaped upper portion surrounding one of the openings and a walled drainage tube depending from the point of the cone, where the base of the cone is a closed plane figure congruent with one half of the lower perimeter of the side walls.

Abstract: A method of determining a characteristic of a fluid involves measuring a sonic transit time (102), along a non-perpendicular path, through the fluid. The sonic transit time is used to determine a speed of sound in the fluid (104). A measured flow rate (106) is determined from the sonic transit time. A friction factor (108) is calculated using the speed of sound and the measured flow rate. Next, a velocity profile (110) is determined using the friction factor. Finally, an adjusted flow rate is calculated (112) using the velocity profile.