Abstract: A previously used lock assembly constructed for operation using a given key may be operated by a different key after rebroaching. Instead of requiring an expensive, complete replacement of a lock assembly and its operable keys, the present invention allows a lock assembly to be refitted for a different key by a relatively inexpensive replacement of its plug and at least one of the tumbler components, preferably the bottom pin only, of one or more preexisting sets of tumbler components, as needed to modify the lock to receive the different key.

Abstract: A disposable, invertible, expandable, symmetrical, sleeved, collecting glove, providing the method and apparatus for grasping, removing, containing, and disposing of a targeted mass and is of the type having a glove (10) formed in a flattened elongated tubular plastic sleeve (11) which simultaneously communicates at its palm with an attached absorbent cover sheet (32) to grasp the mass. The glove is interchangeable in that it will fit either a right-handed or left-handed collector. The materials of the the glove and sleeve are of flexible, thin gauge plastic, sufficiently strong for the grasping region (26) to effectively grasp and envelope such a mass. In addition, a central process of inversion begins in the grasping region (26) of the sleeved glove, causing the grasping (26) to prolapse, creating a region of irregular folds (33) that can bulge and expand to increase capacity and absorbency.

Abstract: Automatic disc changer apparatus includes a tray containing elastomeric grooves designed to securely hold multiple compact information storage discs in generally upright positions, one or more stations, each performing processing operations on discs transferred from the tray one at a time (operations such as reading information from discs and/or writing information to them), mechanism for effecting relative movement between the tray and the stations for aligning a selected groove in the tray with a station, a transfer mechanism associated with each station for moving a disc from the selected groove to a loading position at the station, and from that position back to the tray, in controllably driven rotations, and latch mechanism for laterally moving the disc between the loading position and a processing station. In the controllably driven rotation, top and bottom edges of each selected disc are flexibly constrained while a force is applied to the disc tangential to its top edge.

Abstract: A device to reduce weight or load on the spinal column for seats and the like that comprises two parts, the first being of two curved fins running from the edges of a chairback to adopt the anatomical form of the user's sides from the waist to the axillae, while the second is an elastic vest or corset covering the whole of the trunk from the waist to the axillae and shoulders. The vest secures at its top to the chairback by braces and fasteners or hooks. these braces secure to the back of an upward extension to the chairback.

Abstract: Dosing feeding teat intended to dispense to the suckling child small doses of food, medicines or mixtures of both, having a perforated nipple with conventional protection ring to which is added at the opposite extremity an extraction feeding bottle made of elastic material, to which is incorporated subsequently the protection ring, the latter being provided with a container for humidifying the nipple, with planar base, similar to that of the doser.

Abstract: This invention is characterized by the efficient collaboration of magnetic devices and a revarnishing device which allow lids to pass at a high speed and round-the-clock trouble-free operation, on the basis of strips which house magnets which hold the lid while it is being carried and stop for a few tenths of a second opposite a nozzle of an easy-to-open incision revarnishing device spray gun.

Abstract: The improvements consists on the efficient collaboration of magnetic devices and a revarnishing device which allow the lids to pass at a high speed and round-the-clock trouble-free operation, on the basis of strips (8) which house magnets (9) which hold the lid (3) while it is being carried and stop for a few tenths of a second opposite a nozzle (4) of a easy-to-open incision revarnishing device spray gun (12).

Abstract: An automatic flap that uses on each wing two adjacent fins, one of which is smaller and is located on the middle or front of the wing, the other, which is larger, on the bottom rear of the wing, with a shaft in the common eccentric zone linking the two fins, said shaft being parallel to the axis of the wing, having the fins different resistance to the ram air, creating a rotation torque as a function of the aircraft's speed, when retracted, they are shaped so that the front or top fin adapts to the upper surface of the wing and the rear or bottom fin adapts to the lower surface so that, together with the wing, they form an aerodynamic profile, there are attachment arms between the two fins, and bands or springs to assist or complement the action of the smaller fin whose resistance is such that, at low speed, the flap remains extended.

Abstract: An adsorption and desorption analyzer for performing analyses on samples comprises a manifold for selectively storing one or two gases or vapors having different critical temperatures, at least two cells constructed and arranged to store a sample for analysis, a supply line having an isolation valve connecting each cell to the manifold, an absolute pressure transducer for monitoring the pressure in the manifold, vacuum means, a microprocessor for controlling the operation of the isolation valves and the application of gas or vapor or vacuum to the manifold and a coupling line having a differential pressure transducer having a smaller range than the range of the absolute pressure transducer, enables an operator to determine data points for characteristics of the samples under study more precisely and more rapidly than is possible using an analyzer having an identical absolute pressure transducer for each cell to determine the characteristics of the samples stored in the cells.

Abstract: A dispenser and method for storing and dispensing orthodontic arch wires of arcuate configuration, having first and second pairs of opposed side walls of generally rectangular disposition closed by a bottom wall and an opposed top wall to store arch wires in a stacked relationship generally parallel to the first pair of side walls, the top wall having an opening at least slightly shorter than the base width of said arch wire, such that the arch wire will protrude only a distance from the dispenser sufficient to be grabbed and pulled when removed from the dispenser through said opening and the second pair of opposed side walls constructed and arranged to maintain the apex of the stored arch wire orientated toward the dispenser opening such that the arch wires can be dispensed without contaminating the remaining arch wires.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical composition for relieving pain in a person in need of such relief, consisting essentially of an effective amount of a combination of at least one corticoid analgesic, at least one arylpropionic acid type analgesic, and at least one p-aminobenzoic acid ester type local anesthetic; an amount effective in enhancing the effectiveness in relieving pain of the combination of capsaicin, and an amount effective to increase the transmission thereof of through the skin of at least one phospholipid and at least one polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene copolymer.

Abstract: A monolithic, reinforced concrete framework for a multi-level, multi-unit building results from the utilization of factory prefabricated and finished wall panels, floor/ceiling panels and utility core modules, the juxtaposition of which, without forms, defines volumetric beam voids. The beam voids are exterior to the wall panels, floor/ceiling panels and core modules. Wall panels include light gage studs, which are loadbearing studs, and light gage column frames. Beam voids and column frames for a building level are poured with concrete at one time. Each building level is erected and poured in one day; and the next level can commence the following morning, without need for exterior scaffolds. The beams and columns carry the weight of the building down into the foundation. Large open areas, such as lobbies, can be provided, using building weight supporting trussed wall panels having support for the beams overlying the open area.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel transdermal delivery system for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Using phospholipids as vehicles, DHEA can be administered into and through the skin when topically applied. Numerous advantages apply to this modality of therapy.

Abstract: This has a plurality of nubs which incorporate preset multicolored decorative designs in their bodies, created by a machine able to apply this manufacturing process, on a multilayered monobloc composed of a base, support and seating layer and another or other upper ones, some of which are on the same level and in which cavities are formed, giving rise to the nubs which define images that change according to their three dimensional structure and different locations, alignments and possible quincunx formation, as well as the different perspective of observers and the variations in the distance of the latter.

Abstract: This invention is a wind energy catchment system using a central vertical shaft, the bottom end of which rotates and is secured to a rigid support fixed to the ground. The lower part of the shaft has radial arms secured to it, evenly spaced one from the other. The upper end of the shaft and the outer ends of the radial arms are all connected by cables or cords. The cables between the ends of the radial arms define a regular polygon; between it and the upper end of the shaft and the outside end of each radial arm and around the shaft, there are triangular, dihedral or trihedral sails all formed by triangular surfaces secured at their vertices. In all cases, the furthest external side of these sails is arranged between the top end of the shaft and the furthest external end of the associated arm, while the lower edge runs between the end of each arm and one or more points on the surface on the same plane as the radial arms.

Abstract: It comprises a base sheet, two side walls, two front walls with lateral laps extending therefrom and separated by folding lines, and two reinforcement front walls independent from the base sheet and attached to the front walls. Each reinforcement front wall being composed of a central sheet laterally divided by three folding lines which define a prismatic reinforcement portion with a hollow inside. It also comprises reinforcement supports which are introduced into the hollows of the reinforcement portions, ventilation openings for the products contained, and internal folds in the edges of the side walls of the box which facilitate its handling.