Abstract: A weatherproof station protector module for communication systems includes a hollow housing on which is disposed a pair of weatherproof line terminals that extend into the hollow housing and a ground terminal. A holding assembly is affixed to the ground terminal within the hollow housing and is adapted to receive a surge arrester therein. The surge arrester may be a three terminal device or a pair of two terminal arresters with one electrode of each connected to the ground terminal and each one of the other electrodes being connected to a line terminal.

Abstract: A weatherproof network interface module for providing connection between a customer's equipment and the telephone company owned portion of the customer loop includes an overvoltage protection device disposed therein in addition to the circuitry which provides a prescribed line test termination impedance having particular characteristic signature to the telephone central office when a continuity test is made on a subscriber line and may include an illumination device and test switch for indicating when the telephone company owned portion of the customer loop is in operating order, or may include a device for connecting or disconnecting the telephone company owned portion of the customer loop from the customer loop portion wherein all of terminals are weatherproof (protected from the environment).

Abstract: A miniature back-up overvoltage protection apparatus for use on an overvoltage protection device includes a housing adapted to be removably mounted on the first and second terminals of an overvoltage protection device. A dielectric is disposed within the housing and is sandwiched between two electrically conducting members done of which is in contact with one end terminal of the overvoltage protection device. A unitary clip is adapted to removable retain the overvoltage protection device and to urge a pair of back-up overvoltage protection apparatuses against the distal terminals of the overvoltage protection device with the clip making electrically conducting contact with the third terminal of the overvoltage protection device, the second conducting member and to the ground terminal of the telephone line system.

Abstract: Equipment for cleaning the wheels of a vehicle comprises means over which the vehicle can be driven to cause the wheels to be raised from the ground on a ramp, lowered into a water bath, raised from the water bath and lowered to the ground again as the vehicle is driven thereover. In an alternative embodiment a frame supporting nozzles is provided under which frame a vehicle is able to be driven. Clensing liquid passes through the nozzles and washes the top and sides of the vehicle.

Abstract: A miniature solid state surge protector apparatus for use in telephone central offices, or the like, that are provided with terminal blocks for communication lines which may include an in-line overcurrent coil arrangement that grounds each communication line if an overcurrent flows therethrough and is additionally provided with a solid state miniaturized surge protection device disposed across a pair of communication lines and a common ground terminal, thus providing overvoltage and overcurrent protection (fail short) to a pair of telephone communication lines.

Abstract: A miniature solid state surge protection device having an unsealed solid state device having first and second electrodes with the first electrode in contact with a fusible pellet is provided. When a surge occurs the pellet melts to thereby short the first and second electrodes together.

Abstract: A cell-type atomic frequency standard utilizing a miniaturized gas cell and microwave exciter along with a diode laser light source. The intensity of the diode laser light source counterbalances the penalties associated with the small gas cell. The signal produced by an oscillator is applied to a vapor within the gas cell by a miniature helix coil, or LC gap conductor, or a microstrip exciter. With the dimensions of the gas cell not exceeding one-half the wavelength of the signal, and the associated circuitry formed on a semiconductor substrate, the resulting frequency standard is reduced in size by two orders of magnitude when compared to prior art devices of comparable accuracy.

Abstract: A weatherproof telephone terminal apparatus includes a terminal assembly having a pair of terminal members included therein suitable for splicing insulated telephone wires of the same or different wire sizes in a single housing which is impervious to atmospheric conditions and may be used indoors and outdoors and may be installed in a clamshell-like housing, thereby eliminating the need for conventional splicing techniques.

Abstract: Methods are provided of preventing and treating chemotherapy or radiotherapy induced oral mucositis in a mammal by administering an effective dose of a growth factor, such as TGF-.alpha.. The growth factor may be used alone or in combination with other growth factors. Typically the effective dose is within the range of about 0.01-100 .mu.g/dose, administered 2-4 times daily.

Abstract: A means for encasing fiber optical cable is presented which provides both ease of installation and strength. The casing is made of two identical halves which are manufactured from standard angle iron. The two identical halves are joined together at the bottom by pinned hinges and at the top by off-set corresponding bolt holes and bolts. One end of the main casing has a male projection with bolt notches which is inserted into the female end of a second length of casing. The female end of the casing has bolt holes at the top and bottom. When bolts are inserted through the bolt holes and the outer female end is tightened about the inner male projection, a firm and secure connection between the two lengths of casing is accomplished. The pinned hinges on the bottom of the two halves allow the halves to open up so that the casing can be placed around the optical fiber cable. The two halves are then closed and clamped together to form a strong and permanent protection for the optical fiber cable.

Abstract: A telephone line to utility meter interface for use in connecting a telephone line pair to a plurality of utility meters, includes a weather sealed and lockable housing with a telephone line cord plug and receptacle and a terminal block disposed therein. The incoming telephone line pair may be isolated from the utility meters for testing, via the insertion of a known operating telephone having a standard telephone plug into the receptacle within the housing which is integrally molded into the terminal block. The terminal block also includes integrally molded test cable retainer. The utility meters may individually be interrogated by the aid of electrical interrogation circuitry activated by a specific electrical signal appearing on the subscriber telephone line.

Abstract: A flexible boot adapted to receive a telphone cable plug includes an opening through which a telephone retaining lever projects. The boot receives the telephone cable through an opening provided therein and slips over the telephone plug. Upon insertion of the plug into a mating telephone jack, the boot frictionally engages the jack circumference and seals the connections from the environment. A similar boot may be utilized to protect and seal a telephone jack.

Abstract: A retrofit telephone network interface apparatus for use in the subscriber loop of a telephone transmission system, i.e., connected to a non-telephone company owned premise wiring (a consumer household) and a telephone company owned portion of such loop at the junction where the two connect to each other. The apparatus is superimposed upon an existing station overvoltage protector and provides limited access, i.e., only a portion of the apparatus is made readily accessible to the consumer by providing a cover readily opened by him and a shield cover which may be readily opened by telephone company employees in order to provide access to electronic components owned by the telephone company. The device includes a base structure which includes a first and second set of terminals and a plug and receptacle arrangement for disconnecting the premise wiring from the telephone transmission system.

Abstract: A station interface and protector apparatus for use on a telephone line pair includes a protector device having terminals connected from each line to a ground terminal, via a gas discharged tube and/or a protective air gap and includes an insulated cover which covers the protector device and is provided with a telephone receptacle (jack) to which the incoming telephone line pair is connected. A cable having a plurality of wires therein is terminated on one end with a cooperating telephone line plug disposed within the receptacle with the other end of the cable wires being connected to a plurality of terminals provided in the cover which is additionally adapted to receive the subscribers telephone line pairs.

Abstract: An adjustment apparatus which is capable of selectively securing to elongated members in a predetermined positional relationship includes a housing member having an eyebolt slidably positioned within a through aperture disposed longitudinally within a housing member; the eye portion of the eyebolt has a pivotal pin disposed therein affixing it to a T-bracket disposed proximate one end of the housing member. A sensing rod is disposed in a through aperture provided proximate the other end of the housing member which is permitted to flex. The eyebolt extending through the housing member is adapted to receive a threaded knob thereon and tightening the threaded knob simultaneously secures the housing member and sensing rod in a fixed position.