Abstract: The invention is an improved device for playing games, particularly as a plurality of games can be played upon the device. The device has a basic structure to which are added a plurality of different fixtures in different arrangements for at least four different games. The device consists of a platform-like structure having partially enclosing sides and an end. An end portion of the structure is arranged for catching playing pieces for some of the games and for storage of the playing pieces at other times. Markings on the surface of the platform-like structure provided for scoring and for arranging playing pieces. Optional supports are provided where elevation of the platform-like structure is required.

Abstract: The invention is an improved safety sight for liquid level detection in containers of liquids. The safety sight provides a means for such detection of the liquid level in automobile radiators, water tanks, oil tanks and other such vessels. The safety sight is composed of an insert for the vessel containing the liquid, a transparent lens or window piece to observe the liquid level, a retainer to hold the lens or window piece in the insert in the vessel and a seal under the lens or window piece to prevent leaks.

Abstract: The invention is an improved dental instrument for root canal dental treatment. The improved instrument is a combined root canal condenser and spreader instrument which makes it possible for the dentist to do the treatment work with one instrument instead of constantly changing back and forth between two instruments. In addition, the combined instrument uses a common handle with removable and replaceable working ends of the instrument when different sizes of instruments are required for the tooth being treated or for the stage at which the tooth is being treated. The removable and replaceable working ends of the instrument are gauged marked so that the dentist can gauge the depth at which the dental work must be done and at which the following stages of the work are being done in order to assure a fully spread and condensed dental material in the tooth.

Abstract: The invention is an improved support for meters, in particular for water meters. The invention can be used as a universal application because it is adjustable. Meter supports of the prior art are usually of a common yoke type and each meter configuration requires a meter support of its own because of its variation in dimensions. The present adjustable feature is easily adaptable to any size or configuration of meters. The universal and adjustable meter support consists of two adapters to fit the inlet and outlet ports of the meter being installed, two end members, and a spacer member. The spacer member is easily fabricated from commonly available stock. The simple assembly of the five simple components to the meter to be supported indicates its adjustability and universal application.

Abstract: The invention is an improved electrophoresis device for the recovery of nucleic acids and other substances. The apparatus and method of this invention is for the purpose of recovering large charged molecules in a pure state after they have been separated from a mixture by gel electrophoresis; the charged molecules from gels which has high quantitative recovery without contamination by an apparatus and method which is rapid and convenient to use. The apparatus consists of a plurality of transfer chambers suitably supported in a vessel for containing an aqueous buffer solution, a plurality of filter discs for support of a layer of DEAE cellulose resin in the bottom of the transfer chambers, a plurality of negative electrodes (one in each of the upper portion of each of the transfer chambers), a positive electrode for placement in the buffer which will surround the plurality of transfer chambers, and a power supply.

Abstract: The invention is an improved device for transporting loads between various elevations. Such loads may be handicapped persons in wheelchairs, wheeled truck loads of freight or materials, wheeled people carriers, or other similar loads that require transport from one elevation to another, either ascending or descending. The improved device serves a double mission as a regular stairway facility for ambulatory persons, and as a ramp-type facility for wheeled vehicles carrying a person, or persons, or a load of freight or materials, and other such loads as may require movement from one elevation to another elevation.

Abstract: An improved meter vault cover having a window-like access for externally viewing and reading the internal register of liquid or gas passing through the meter is provided. The improved meter vault cover not only provides the window-like opening but also provides a carriage-like support on the inside of the cover to hold a digital readout device to serve as the register. The digital figures of the readout device are projected and exhibited at the window-like access for making the register externally visible. The improved meter vault cover consists of a meter vault cover plate, a worm-type cover locking screw, a register support carriage with suitable screws for affixing the carriage to the cover, and a register device with suitable wiring to connect it to the meter.

Abstract: The invention is an improved calipers that is arranged for reading at a remote distance from the object being measured, for either inside or outside diameters. The need for a calipers capable of being read at a remote distance is experienced when an item to be measured, such as a pipe, is below ground level in a manhole or drain catch basin, or at some elevated location above ground or floor level that is not readily accessible. The present invention of a calipers eliminates climbing down into a manhole or a drain opening where a ladder may be absent or not readily available or where dangerous gases may be present, or at an elevation above floor or ground level when a ladder is not readily available. The invention consists of a pair of sliding rod members to define the dimensional reading, a pair of dimensional point indicators, a plurality of sliding rod combined coupler-guides, and a plurality of affixing members for connections. The sliding rod members may be in a plurality of sections.

Abstract: The invention is an improved apparatus for the manual application of plastics stretch films to materials and items to be packaged and secured as a unit, or packaged and secured to a shipping and transporting device. The apparatus is particularly useful for one-hand operation where the other hand must be used to stabilize the materials or items being packaged or secured in some manner. The apparatus consists of an extended core for the supply of plastics stretch film and at least one tubular-like grip facility for the extended core. Said grip facility serving as a manual control device for the speed of paying out the plastics stretch film material, and as a manual facility for applying tension on the film during the course of applying it to materials and items being packaged or secured. Two one-hand devices may be combined by a simple shaft-like member for operation as a two-hand device.

Abstract: A device for developing the arm muscles and the general condition of the arm. It is a structure that will develop the power of the arm, both in the forearm, including the wrist, and in the the upper arm. It is particularly suited for developing the arm for the power and technique required in arm wrestling and in making power lifts. The apparatus has a cuff-like shackle component to fit over the forearm, with an attached hand grip member, a holding pedestal for weights, a plurality of weights to fit on the holding pedestal, and a flexible connecting member to connect the cuff-like shackle component to the holding pedestal. The cuff-like shackle component has a positioning member built into the structure to which the flexible connecting member is removably and slideably affixed. The positioning member is arranged so that the flexible connecting member may be conveniently and quickly reset in three different positions for three changes in exercises while the user is utilizing the cuff-like shackle component.

Abstract: An improved negative pressure type diesel fuel monitor system that determines a specified level of water trapped in a component of the system and disposed of said water, said water having been separated from the fuel being pumped in the engine fuel line hookup. The system consists of a device to monitor the accumulated water level as it rises in the device, said device also being the facility for separating said water from said fuel and for disposing of said water, said system includes an electrical wiring circuit, connected to the engine run circuit, to operate said device and including a motorized valve to eject collected water therein, a set of logic circuits as part of said electrical wiring circuit, and a combined visual and audio monitor console to record current status of operation of said system.

Abstract: The invention is a method for composting sludge to a useable state. The method of the system eliminates the usual objectionable odors. The method consists of a thorough mixing of the sludge with carbonaceous material, layering the mixture in a silo and moving it through the silo on a timed interval basis, forcing air through the mixture in the silo to promote the composting action by an aerobic bacteria process, periodically withdrawing the treated material in a manner compatible with the timed interval basis, further layering the composted material in a second silo having a forced air means to complete the treatment process, and withdrawing the final treated material for packaged or for bulk distribution to users.

Abstract: The invention is an improved flight control system for aircraft. The improved flight control system mixes or blends several flight control movements into a unified operation. The flight control mixing system of this invention combines the functions of standard ailerons (a roll and lateral control device) with standard flaps (a lift control device) on aircraft into a single control device, referred to herein as flaperons. The improved system can also be used on tailess or flying wing type aircraft to combine the functions of standard ailerons with the elevator functions (a nose up or down pitch control device) into a single control device, referred herein as elevons. The improved system is also applicative to V-tail type aircraft for controlling the elevators in a similar single control operation, herein referred to as ruddervators.

Abstract: The invention is an improved tracheostomy tube for providing a reliable airway for patients requiring mechanical assistance in breathing, without the complications of prolonged tracheostomy that are present in current tracheostomy tube devices. The present invention makes tracheostomy a safer modality of care with four distinctive features in the configuration. The four distinctive features are (1) a precision cuff fitted to each trachea; (2) a flexible tube that will conform to any depth of the trachea within the neck; (3) a self-locking clip that adjusts the tube securely to any neck regardless of the depth of the trachea; and (4) a malleable but rigid obturator for ease of insertion. These four features comprise the structure of the improved tracheostomy tube, being (1) a flexible tube, (2) an encircling pressure cuff, (3) a removably insertable malleable obturator, and (4) a self-locking neck plate to secure the tube to the neck.

Abstract: The invention is an improved disinfectant and sterilant in a chemical form. The disinfectant and sterilant formulation is based upon glutaraldehyde which must be in acidic form. The normal pH range for the disinfectant and sterilant is 3.0-3.5, however, under controlled circumstances the range may be 2.5-7.0; as the disinfectant and sterilant must be acidic, it cannot be over pH 7.0. In use as a disinfectant by immersion, the items or materials remain immersed for up to ten minutes. As a sterilant, the immersion is between six and ten hours. The disinfectant and sterilant consists of a plurality of chemicals mixed with the glutaraldehyde as a solution.

Abstract: Oligonucleoside alkyl-- or aryl phosphonates are nonionic analogues of nucleic acid which possess unique physical and biological properties. These properties enable the analogues to enter living cells intact and to bind with specifically selected nucleic acids within the cell. As a result, the analogues can specifically inhibit the function or expression of a preselected nucleic acid sequence. Thus the analogues could be used to specifically inhibit the growth of tumor cells or replication of viruses in infected cells.

Abstract: The invention is an improved packaging system that may be located in satellite-like locations in a large area where packaging operations are being performed. The system combines the use of load carrying structures, such as pallets, load transporting equipment, such as pallet transporters, a turntable device, a mechanism for revolving the turn-table device, and a securing facility to package, by wrapping, a load upon the load carrying structure. The turn-table device consists of a plate-like platform secured to a bearing which is supported by a frame structure having rollers on which the plate-like platform revolves. The mechanism for revolving the turn-table device consists of a powered facility that turns a friction-type roller to revolve the plate-like platform.