Abstract: An eye tracking device that utilizes light detection devices for determining the visual axis and point of regard of a user. The light detection devices are arranged in such a way, such as embedded in a thin film, so as to be curved around the optical axis of the eye. In this way, the light detection devices are always coincident with source-emitted light reflected from the fovea. The curved arrangement of light detection devices are mounted onto a head or facial apparatus, which has a mild reflector on its outside surface to keep external light noise at a minimum. Conversion circuitry, such as a pyramid cascade circuit or a microprocessor circuit, determines the position of the fovea-reflected light and computes the visual axis and point of regard of the user at a very rapid rate.

Abstract: A chewing gum elastomer is stabilized with a specific mixture of tocopherol homologs, thereby eliminating the need for synthetic antioxidants. The mixture of tocopherol homologs falls within the range of 7-20% by weight alpha tocopherol, 45-75% by weight gamma tocopherol, 18-32% by weight delta tocopherol and, optionally, 0-3% by weight beta tocopherol.

Abstract: An athletic glove pocket-forming and shaping device has been invented which, in preferred embodiments, comprises a pocket formation bulbous member in a generally pear-shaped configuration, with a first large end for forming a pocket and a second smaller tapered end for forming a heel taper in the glove. The preferred embodiments also include a means for supplying heat from the device to a glove in which the device is placed, a conditioning fluid compartment inside the bulbous member and in fluid contact with a conditioning fluid applicator, a hinge-forming spine and a barrier ridge-forming spine on the surface of the bulbous member adjustably spaced from one another and one or more restraining straps for securing the athletic glove in a closed form around the bulbous member.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved bottle opener incorporated on a key having a head and a body. The head has a U-shaped cutout at a downward angle in the range of about 30.degree. to about 60.degree. with fulcrum and lifting edges. The cutout has a width of about -5% to about +8% that of the thickness of a bottle cap. The fulcrum edge has a radius at the cutout opening that engages the top of a bottle cap without puncturing it. The lifting edge passes beneath the rim of the bottle cap, and the body is long enough to provide leverage sufficient to remove the bottle cap.

Abstract: A control system for a continuously variable transmission reduces the noise generated as a result of the use of an articulated belt for connecting the first and second variable pulleys. The control system dithers the ratio set point in order to prevent a cyclic repetition of the forces between the belt and the pulleys. This reduces the amplitude of noise peaks generated at discrete frequencies by operation of the transmission resulting in a decrease in the level of perceived noise.

Abstract: An apparatus for and method abating discharges of chemicals into the environment. The apparatus comprises a retractable top and a shroud to trap and recondense vapors emanating from open-top chemical processing and solvent cleaning tanks. The retractable top is formed by a plurality of panels that are pivotally attached to the top of the tank. The temperature of the interior surfaces of the panels is controlled to create an equithermal zone across the top of the tank.

Abstract: A method for filtration assaying a particulate sample labelled with low-energy radioactive isotopes measurable by scintillation counting. The method aspect of the invention includes the step of providing a sample comprising sample particles labelled with low-energy radioactive isotopes in a liquid medium. Scintillant particles are added to the liquid medium. The sample is then filtered with a filter medium adapted to retain the sample particles and the particles of scintillant, such that after filtration the sample particles are each surrounded by scintillant. A photodetector is then used to detect light emitted by the scintillant on the filter medium.

Abstract: An abhesive, high flavor impact chewing gum is provided which has reduced plasticization. The chewing gum includes a non-tack chewing gum base, one or more sweeteners, and a spray dried flavor ingredient containing spearmint flavor, wintergreen flavor, citrus oil or food acceptable aliphatic esters. A method for preparing the abhesive, high flavor impact chewing gum is also provided.

Abstract: A recording apparatus has both a copier function and a fax printing function. The recording apparatus is provided with a photoconductive member, an original table on which an original is placed, and a scanner for scanning the original placed on the original table to project an image of the original onto the photoconductive member so that an electrostatic latent image may be formed on the photoconductive member. An optical print head is provided for forming an electrostatic latent image on the photoconductive member based on an electric signal. Accordingly, the recording apparatus has two modes, a copy mode in which an electrostatic latent image is formed by an operation of the scanner and a print mode in which an electrostatic latent image is formed by an operation of the optical print head. A plurality of sensors are provided for detecting the operation of the scanner, which is controlled by a controller in each of the copy mode and the print mode.

Abstract: In an interferential measurement device for at least one direction of measurement for measuring the relative position of objects, the collimated light beam bundle emanating from a light source is split into three diffraction beams in the at least one direction of measurement at a scanning grid. These three diffraction beams are divided into eight diffraction beams at a cross grid of a material measure and in turn come to interference at a scanning grid under renewed diffraction. The resultant diffraction beams fall on detectors for the generation of measured positional values for the at least one direction of measurement. The cross grid of the scale extends diagonally to the at least one direction of measurement and has an effective grid constant de in the direction of measurement, which agrees with the grid constant d of the scanning grid.

Abstract: Fried chicken is prepared by marinating uncooked chicken parts and then searing in water to release fat from the chicken parts and to make the chicken parts tacky. Predust, batter and breading are then applied to the seared chicken parts and the coated chicken parts are fried in oil to set the coating with minimal oil absorption. Then the seared, coated and fried chicken parts are oven cooked until fully cooked and fat is removed from the chicken parts during the oven cooking step. The resulting product has been found to have no more than about 230 calories, 80 milligrams of cholesterol, and 10 grams of fat per 3.5 ounce portion.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus accommodates a developing bias power unit for applying a bias voltage to a developing sleeve confronting a photosensitive member. The developing bias power unit includes a DC power source, an electricity storage element interposed between the DC power source and the developing sleeve, and a controller for on-off controlling the DC power source. When an output of the DC power source is activated, the electricity storage element is electrically charged by an output voltage of the DC power source, and a first voltage is applied to the developing sleeve. In contrast, when the output of the DC power source is deactivated, a second voltage of reverse polarity is applied to the developing sleeve by electric charge held in the electricity storage element.

Abstract: In a button-holder for a button-sewing machine, two clamp parts (8,9) for the button (7) are guided in a parallel guide holder (28) so as to be movable by a pneumatic cylinder (34) in opposite directions. The parallel guide holder (28) is swingable horizontally by a pneumatic cylinder (17) to displace the clamp parts (8,9) from a sewing position (A) to a resting position (B).Thus, the button-holder does not require adjustment for different sized buttons and the button can be inserted away from the sewing region.

Abstract: A three dimensional greeting card that has its three dimensional aspect on the front face of the greeting card. The greeting card has a front panel, a rear panel joined to the front panel, and a shelf attached to the front face of the front panel so that a character object may rest on the upper side of the shelf.

Abstract: SO.sub.3 flue gas-condition systems (10) provide a controlled flow of flue gas-conditioning agent such as SO.sub.3 into a boiler flue gas and its entrained particulate material ahead of an electrostatic precipitator (14). The systems (10) monitor the opacity of the stack effluent and precipitator power and operate to maintain a flow of SO.sub.3 -conditioning agent into the boiler flue gas to provide minimal opacity of the stack effluent. The systems operate at SO.sub.3 -conditioning agent flow rate corresponding to minimal opacity of the stack effluent and to eliminate corrections that may be due to transient operating conditions such as boiler upsets, precipitator rapping and the like. The systems include features providing improved conversion of SO.sub.2 into SO.sub.3, integrated assemblies to provide a flow of SO.sub.2 and sulfur dioxide conversion units adapted to convert SO.sub.2 into SO.sub.3 at a plurality of remote SO.sub.3 injection sites.