Abstract: A method and apparatus for passively mobilizing the joints in the lower back, the sacroiliac and the lumbosacral and lower lumber intervertebral joints by simultaneoulsly manipulating the pelvis in an oppositely directed reciprocating motion while also inducing small movements over a period of time to the joints of the lumbosacral spine in a timed relationship with the reciprocating motion of the pelvis without twisting and without forceful contact or manipulation of these regions.

Abstract: A mass flow meter has a high inertial support. A fluid conduit is fixedly mounted on the support. The conduit has a symmetrical portion and a flexible connecting portion. The connecting portion is interposed between the support and the symmetrical portion. The symmetrical portion has a geometric center and an axis through the geometric center. A housing is rigidly affixed to the symmetrical portion. A rotor is rigidly mounted for rotation within said housing. The rotor is located at the geometric center and is perpendicular to the axis. The rotor is maintained at the geometric center and perpendicular to the axis at all times during the operation of said meter. A device is varying rotational speed of the rotor is operatively connected to the rotor. A mechanism for oscillatory driving the housing and its contents about said axis is operatively connected to the symmetrical portion. A mechanism for sensing movement of the symmetrical portion is operatively connected to said symmetrical portion.

Abstract: A timing signal generating apparatus comprises a first shift register having an input supplied with a first select signal and shifting the first select signal with a first reference clock signal, a second shift register having an input supplied with timing data for shifting the timing data with the first reference clock signal, a first selector having an input supplied with the output of the first shift register and extracting the output from the first shift register at a position corresponding to the stage designated by a second select signal, a second selector having an input supplied with the output of the second shift register for producing the output from the second shift register at a position corresponding to the stage designated by the second select signal, a gate circuit having inputs supplied with a second reference clock signal delayed in phase relative to the first reference clock and the output of the first selector, respectively, a counter for counting a clock signal of a repetition period short

Abstract: A combination of drugs including a kappa opioid receptor agonist and a dopamine receptor blocker or dopamine receptor agonist provides a synergistic effect in inducing hypothermia and/or poikilothermia in humans and animals. Hypothermia as much as 10.degree. C. at an ambient temperature of 20.degree. C. is possible, with complete recovery and few, if any, side effects.

Abstract: (a) This installation comprises means for positioning and holding car body parts and devices for welding these parts to one another. (b) This installation is characterized in that it comprises a rigid, fixed stand (1) provided in its upper part with a horizontal conveyor track (11) for carriages (12) referred to as upper carriages each having elements for positioning and holding components of the upper part of a particular car body model of the motor vehicle, and provided in its lower part with a lift (8,10) containing centering devices cooperating with the components of the lower part of a type of motor vehicle body, which lower part is common to several models.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the combination of a vibrating element and an ultrasonic nozzle having an ultrasonic vibrator. The combination includes a body having a liquid supply passage therethrough and a chamber having a first and second end. The liquid supply passage is in communication with the chamber via its first end. The second end of the chamber defines an opening. An inner peripheral wall forms a portion of the chamber intermediate the first and second end. A multistepped edged portion is formed on the inner peripheral wall and each step defines an edge which severs and atomizes the liquid which cascades thereover from the liquid passage.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium, comprising a plastic base coated with a magnetic layer of a ferromagnetic powder dispersed in a resin binder, contains in the magnetic layer .alpha.-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 particles with an average particle size of 0.1 to 0.3 .mu.m as determined by electron microscopy in an amount of more than 0.5% but less than 15% by weight on the basis of the ferromagnetic powder weight. The .alpha.-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 particles have an .alpha.-transformation rate of at least 50%. The powder is produced by an organic alumina process.

Abstract: The invention herein is directed to an improved thromboplastin composition wherein the thromboplastin is supplied in a tablet separate from calcium salts in order to stabilize the thromboplastin.

Abstract: Universal synchronous marine navigation light system comprising plural duplex lamp stations. Each duplex lamp station includes a microcomputer, all microcomputers being interconnected by an RS422 communications loop so as to operate all stations in synchronism and in conformance with any existing international standard of operation. Each duplex station comprises a first section having a pair of ac operated lamps and a second section having a pair of lamps one of which is ac operated and the other of which is dc operated. The ac lamps are operated in an on/off flash pattern under normal conditions in "15 mile" or "12 mile standby" modes. If all ac lamps fail, the dc lamp is operated in a "default" flash pattern in a "10 mile" mode.

Abstract: An abrasion resistant polymer and coating composition comprising from about 24 to 48 wt. % of a liquid epoxy resin, from about 24 to 48 wt. % of a blocked isocyanate prepolymer, from about 4.2 to 12 wt. % of a rheological additive, from about 10 to 14 wt. % of a curing agent, from about 1 to 4 wt. % of a plasticizer, and from about 0.1 to 0.6 wt. % of a silane. The coating composition is especially effective in resisting abrasion from solids entrained in fluids in fluid flow environments.

Abstract: An improved flexible medullary reamer for shaping the medullary space of bones. The shaft is comprised of a single solid element. To permit the use of an elongated guide element, the shaft may be axially bored throughout its length. Attached to the shaft's opposite ends respectively, a cutting head and a means of connecting the shaft to a drive mechanism. To compliment the shaft, said cutting head and connecting means may be centrally bored.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article for cleaning the sole plate of an iron. The article is preferably affixed to the portion of an ironing board cover which is adjacent the rectangular end. The article includes a raised abrasive surface, a lower abrasive surface and an absorbent surface. The abrasive surface is preferably a woven material. The weave of the abrasive surface preferably is more abrasive in one direction when the iron is stroked across the weave.

Abstract: A chlorine generator for preserving fruits and vegetables includes a first layer of paper, a second layer of paper and a third layer of paper. The first and second layers of paper are made of a laja type paper having a weight of about 30 to 70 gr/m.sup.2. One surface of the first layer is coated with a plastic permeable film having a weight of about 5 to 25 gr/m.sup.2. Both surfaces of the second layer are coated with a plastic permeable film having a weight of about 5 to 25 gr/m.sup.2. The third layer is made of a kraft type paper weight about 40 to 80 gr/m.sup.2. The three layers are joined together by a thermal seal. Pockets are defined by the layers and the seals. Calcium hypochlorite is placed in the pockets. The kraft paper layer can be impregnated with a mixture including about 1 part calcium hypochlorite anhydrous, about 4 parts calcium sulphate, about 8 parts toluene and about 2 parts acrylic lacquer.

Abstract: A magnetic tape cassette including a lower housing section and an upper housing section assembled into a housing, a pair of reels held in the housing and carrying a length of magnetic tape wound thereon, and at least one magnetic tape guide wall provided at the front of the housing, characterized in that said at least one magnetic tape guide wall is formed in one piece with said lower housing section in such a relation that the magnetic tape guiding surface is substantially perpendicular to the outer bottom surface of said lower housing section and that said guiding surface is a matt surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a swivel-head button comprising a button member with a cylindrical member upstanding from a flange and an attaching member with an opening in the center in which said cylindrical member is received, the bottom end of said cylindrical member being provided with a fulcrum part for swivelling head movement having an outer diameter larger than the opening of said attaching member.The swivel-head button is simple and minituarized in construction but retains a sufficient attaching strength.

Abstract: A pop up telephone having a latch carried on a latch carrier with a slot. A cap having a post, the post capable of vertical travel within the slot. The post capable of engagement with the latch. A spring, contained below the cap and within the latch carrier is for moving the cap in a vertical direction. The body is for housing the latch carrier, the cap and hand set. The hand set resting on the cap and residing flush within the body. The hand set capable of popping out of the body after being pressed downward.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing a constant level of molten metal to a mold in gas permeable shell mold casting. The apparatus includes a furnace for melting and Holding metal to be cast. Structure is provided for locating a mold to be filled in casting relationship with the molten metal in the furnace and for causing molten metal to be drawn from the furnace into the mold. Structure responsive to the sensor is provided for tilting the furnace relative to the mold causing the level of the molten metal to remain constant relative to the mold as the mold is being filled.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the pour of molten metal into individuals molds. The apparatus comprises a reservoir for holding molten metal to be poured into at least one mold having a sprue and a mold gating system, and a flow control device operatively associated with the reservoir for controlling the flow of molten metal from the reservoir into the mold. A sensor continuously senses the image of the surface of the molten metal in the mold and generates image area information representative of the surface area of the metal relative to the surface of the mold. A sampling circuit repetitively samples the image area information during a pour and generates sampled image area information at a preselected sampling rate. A comparator repetitively compares the sampled image area information to a preselected reference area value and generates a difference value representative of the difference between the image area information and the reference area value.