Abstract: A nuclear fusion device comprising a condensed phase fuel element and accelerated ion beams which ionize and compress the fuel element and initiate nuclear fusion reactions. In one of the embodiment beams comprising electrons in addition to ions are employed. A method is provided comprising synchronization, acceleration and focusing of the said beams on the fuel target. Another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus and method for a continuous nuclear fusion process. Another object is a clean fusion process. A further object of the invention is to provide a neutron generator.

Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a human body having an enclosure equipped with an inlet and outlet is described wherein the inlet is in fluid communication with a source of liquid under pressure. A portion of the enclosure is provided with an open treatment zone. Opposite the inlet is an obstacle such as an impeller to create turbulence in the treatment zone.

Abstract: Cellular linear filaments are disclosed and include a substantially continuous, integral plastic hollow member having internal generally transverse partitions which divide the hollow member into cells. The wall of the hollow member can be continuous or can contain orifices, slits, windows and the like. The cells can be open or closed and uniformly or randomly spaced along the tubular member. The cells are defined by transverse partitions which can be integrally formed with the hollow member or they can be seals in the hollow member. Woven, non-woven and tufted materials including yarns made up in part or in total of the cellular linear element are also disclosed. The cellular linear element can be cut into discrete lengths to form pile-like elements which can be attached upright to a base to form a multi-element device.

Abstract: Self-gripping devices having a base with a plurality of the gripping element attached are disclosed. The gripping elements are capable of releasably self-gripping fibrous materials without damaging same include a stiffly rigid stem with at least one flexible self-gripping means attached thereto. The self-gripping means can be one or more retaining nibs integral with or attached to the stem and are generally inclined downward so as to offer relatively little resistance upon penetration into a fibrous material and greater resistance to pulling out.

Abstract: A textile multi-filament yarn having individual filaments cohered together at least in part by individual interfilamentary bridges, which bridges are disposed within the multi-filament yarn to join the filaments thereof so as to render the yarn structurally frozen so that at least a part of the individual filaments cannot be pulled apart without breaking at least in part the structure of the multi-filament yarn. The bridges are made of the same material as the filaments. Some of the segments of individual filaments between consecutive interfilamentary bridges can be of different length.

Abstract: Linear elements such as filaments having grafted nibs are disclosed. The grafted nibs are generally fibrils and/or scales which can be flexible or rigid. The nibs can be randomly grafted onto the linear element or they can be inclined or oriented in one direction so as to offer relatively little resistance to penetration into a material and greater resistance to pulling out. The linear element with grafted nibs can be twisted or spun into a yarn or it can be used as a yarn component. The linear element with grafted nibs or a yarn thereof can be used as a non-slip thread, as laces, and the like or they can be a component of woven and non-woven articles.Also disclosed is a method for making the linear elements having a plurality of nibs physically bonded thereto. A substantially linear element such as a thread, a wire, a monofilament, a yarn, a ribbon or the like is contacted with a static or agitated mass of nibs thereby causing same to become physically bonded to the linear element.

Abstract: Team lattice fibers are disclosed. These fibers consist of two or more axial members connected by transverse bridges. The bridges may be separate components or may be formed by undulations in a linear member joined to one or more other members at points of contact or intersection. The purpose of the present invention is to separate the variables of fiber characteristics between the components of the fiber of the present invention.Another purpose of the invention is to produce fibers commanding exceptionally large bulk. A further purpose of the invention is to obtain control of the structure of the virtual space of the fiber and fabrics formed from the fiber.Another purpose of the present invention is to utilize textile wastes such as fiber fines by incorporating these into the engineered fibers of the present invention. A further object of the invention is to produce fibers with controlled stiffness.

Abstract: Three-dimensional articles are molded from materials capable of flow utilizingA. a molding zone having a plurality of advancing contiguous molds with adjacent molds forming mold cavities at contiguous interfaces transverse to the direction of motion.B. a discharge zone following the molding zone wherein said molds travel in an arcuate path, become separated from each other and the mold cavities are opened;C. feeding a material capable of flow to the molding zone, forcing same into said mold cavities and solidifying same therein; andWithdrawing said molded articles from the discharge zone.

Abstract: Team lattice fibers are disclosed. These fibers consists of two or more axial members connected by transverse bridges. The bridges may be separate components or may be formed by undulations in a linear member joined to one or more other members at points of contact or intersection. The purpose of the present invention is to separate the variables of fiber characteristics between the components of the fiber of the present invention.Another purpose of the invention is to produce fibers commanding exceptionally large bulk. A further purpose of the invention is to obtain control of the structure of the virtual space of the fiber and fabrics formed from the fiber.Another purpose of the present invention is to utilize textile wastes such as fiber fines by incorporating these into the engineered fibers of the present invention. A further object of the invention is to produce fibers with controlled stiffness.

Abstract: Self-gripping devices are disclosed and include a base having one or more integral trains of generally upright gripping elements which are adapted to penetrate and become lodged in a receiving material and especially receiving materials containing fibrils to form a self-gripping connection. The gripping elements in each train have a common origin in a continuous rib integral with the base. Self-gripping devices having a plurality of gripping elements capable of unique self-gripping action are also disclosed.A method is disclosed wherein a structure is formed with integral ribs which are cut to form spaced apart gripping elements.

Abstract: Cladding elements, such as tiles, plaques, wall panels, wall paper, vinyl covered cloth and the like are attached to or mounted on structural elements such as lath, sheet rock, and the like, by a method which includes providing cladding and structural elements with a receiving layer, positioning between the receiving layers a gripping member having a plurality of stiff gripping elements, the receiving layers being adapted to permit the gripping elements to penetrate and lodge therein, and pressing the elements together to cause the gripping elements to penetrate and become lodged in both receiving layers. Composite laminates formed by the method is also included.

Abstract: Open structured, net-like composite filaments are disclosed and include two or more longitudinally extending wavy or undulating filaments which intersect one another at a plurality of points. The wavy or undulating filaments are joined to one another at least at a portion, preferably a majority or all, of their intersecting points to maintain the configuration of the individual filaments and to sustain the open structure of the composite filaments.

Abstract: A self-gripping device is disclosed and includes a plurality of thin bristle-like gripping elements attached in close proximity to each other to a base. Each of the gripping elements have self gripping means spaced along the length thereof and they extend substantially perpendicularly from the base with some of the self gripping means biased towards the base. The gripping elements are adapted to penetrate and become lodged in a receiving layer for self gripping engagement therewith.

Abstract: Extruded articles having integral ribs and/or integral rows of spaced apart elements extending transverse to the direction of extrusion are formed by forcing a melt flowable material such as a thermoplastic polymer through an extrusion opening. The material is continuously extruded in a first lateral or annular extrusion zone in the extrusion opening while the material being extruded in a second lateral or annular extrusion zone, which is contiguous with the first zone, is periodically interrupted, modulated and/or restricted.

Abstract: Optical systems constructed of plasma matter.In particular optical systems such as radiation shields, reflectors, and shaped optical media in the form or function of optical lenses, optical polarizing devices, analogues to gratings and the like.Also disclosed are non-linear optical devices which function by a gradual, periodic, or abrupt change in optical properties of the optical medium. The said devices are constructed of plasma or other states matter, for example solid matter, semi-solid matter, fluids or combination thereof.