Abstract: A squeeze-activated fluid applicator for human manipulation is provided to express the medicinal contents of rupturable capsules; the devise consisting of a shell-like, elongate member of uniform diameter adapted to receive slidingly at its proximal open end an elongate cylindrical member. A cantilever member is adapted to be pivotally mounted midway of the inner elongate member, with a vertical piston operatively connected to the cantilever proximal end, while a strong upward spring bias is provided on the cantilever distal end. A push rod located axially of the cylindrical member can be hand activated to dislodge a bias-arrest feature on the cantilever and to cause the piston to close into a proximal face capsule chamber of the cylindrical member, compressing and expressing the enclosed contents into an adjacent port.

Abstract: An electrical power consumption error correction circuit for use with 220 volt ac power meters, or with 220 volt ac power supplies, of the type designed to reduce inaccurate energy use measurements by yielding a more accurate residential/commercial power consumption measurement by a 220 volt ac power meter through the use of at least one measurement correction circuits.

Abstract: A method of treating a human patient with refractory Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome via oral administration of an effective dosage range of from 1000 mg. to 3000 mg. of a pharmaceutical composition, in unit dosage form, comprising a minor amount of a solid or liquid carrier and a major amount of the amino acid, pharmaceutical grade L-tryptophan, or its acid addition salt, with both of the carriers and the amino acid to be selected to exclude the zinc, magnesium, and calcium containing salts as adjuvants.

Abstract: A limb restraint device adapted to limit excess limb flexing including a padded, flexible fabric member of a rectangular configuration, an attached flexible cloth means consisting of a closed circle mounted thereon to form two symmetrical loops adapted for double looping about the operating padded member, a final pair of complemental pile and look-locking segments mounted at one longitudinal end of a first planar surface of the padded fabric member and a second pair of such segments mounted at the other longitudinal end of the padded member and located on the opposing planar surface thereof.A separable anchoring strap engages slidably with the symmetrical loops of the padded cloth means, also being provided with opposing and mateable elements which form an anchor strap joinder and release means. The cooperating padded cuff and anchoring strap provide for the overall flexing play of the thusly restrained limb.

Abstract: A protective shield assembly for a melee combatant having a planar surface and an elongated unitary body with a contoured periphery. Both the upper and lower segments have a generally triangular configuration with the apexes pointing outwardly. The reverse side of the shield is provided with a spaced apart manually grippable handle and a forearm supporting sleeve-like boot. A depending tail on the lower segment adds enhanced body defenses and confers an aggesssive component to the shield allowing extended bashing moves against an opponent.

Abstract: A vest-like patient restraint garment presenting neck and arm apertures; the garment includes a unitary front and has at least two back panels each connected to the front panel. Each back panel has at least one elongated fastening strap secured at one of its longitudinal ends contiguous to the edge of each such panel.The fastening straps extend toward and at least partially overlapping the remaining adjacent back panel.One anchoring strap is provided for each fastening strap, with each such anchoring strap being adapted to cooperate with its respective fastening strap, with the length of the anchoring strap passing through the attachment means of the fastening strap.Each of the anchoring straps terminate in mateable elements which form an anchor strap joinder and release means.

Abstract: A flashlight in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention includes a housing enclosing an insulating battery retaining member formed with spring arms for retaining a pair of batteries in spaced-apart relationship. Further included is a light bulb having a conductive support element one leg of which is in electrical contact with the surface of one battery while being maintained in fixed space relation between the retaining housing and the other positive battery post, as to the other leg. Adjacent the opposite end of the housing a conductive switch member is frictionally retained on the positive post of one battery and extends between the battery retaining member and a flexible wall of the housing.

Abstract: Alloy rayon fiber of regenerated cellulose and an at least partially neutralized copolymer of acrylic or methacrylic acid and a comonomer selected from an hydroxyalkyl (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6) ester of such acid or a styrenic monomer. The copolymer is present in an amount effective to increase the fluid holding capacity of the fiber. Masses of the fibers are useful as surgical dressings, tampons and other fluid-absorbing articles.

Abstract: A crimped, high wet modulus viscose rayon fiber having a multilobular, skin core cross-section wherein the core is surrounded by a discontinuous broken skin that imparts to fabrics an improved cover and hand properties. The fibers are formed from a modifier-free viscose. The elimination of the modifier reduces manufacturing costs and eliminates an environmental pollution problem created in the discharge of spinning baths containing modifiers.

Abstract: Flame-retardant polyester fibers containing 5 to 20% by weight of 3,9-diphenyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5]undecane-3,9-dioxide , a novel compound, as the sole frame-retardant additive or a two-component additive comprising the aforesaid spirophosphonate in admixture with 20 to 80% of certain polychlorinated or polybrominated diaryl compounds.

Abstract: Article of manufacture comprising alloy fibers having high fluid-holding capacity, the alloy fibers being comprised of a matrix of regenerated cellulose having carboxymethylcellulose uniformly dispersed therein, the latter being the sole additive for increasing the fluid holding capacity of the fibers.

Abstract: Alloy fibers having high fluid-holding capacity, and a method for making the same, the alloy fibers being comprised of a matrix of regenerated cellulose having 5 to 25 weight percent of alkali metal salts of cellulose sulfate being dispersed therein. The sulfate salts may be present in combination with anionic polymer. The high fluid-holding capacity is at least 4.8 ml per grams as measured by the Demand Absorption Test.

Abstract: A crimped, high wet modulus viscose rayon fiber having a multilobular, skin core cross-section wherein the core is surrounded by a discontinuous broken skin that imparts to fabrics an improved cover and hand properties. The fibers are formed from a modifier-free viscose. The elimination of the modifier reduces manufacturing costs and eliminates an environmental pollution problem created in the discharge of spinning baths containing modifiers.

Abstract: High wet modulus viscose rayon fiber having a skin core structure and having a multi-lobular cross-section that imparts to fabrics an improved cover and hand properties similar to those of cotton. The fibers are formed from a modifier-free viscose. The elimination of the modifier reduces manufacturing costs and eliminates an environmental pollution problem created in the discharge of spinning baths containing modifiers.

Abstract: Alloy rayon staple fibers containing about 15 to 35% sodium carboxymethylcellulose based on the weight of cellulose ("b.o.c.") and having high fluid holding capacity at least 5.5 cc per gram (such as in the range of up to about 7 cc/g) measured by the Syngyna test.

Abstract: Alloy fibers having high fluid-holding capacity, and a method for making the same, the alloy fibers being comprised of a matrix of regenerated cellulose having polyvinylpyrrolidone dispersed therein. The polyvinylpyrrolidone may be present in combination with an anionic polymer.

Abstract: Copolyester resins comprising the condensation polymerization product of (a) an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or its lower dialkyl ester (b) an aliphatic glycol and a minor amount of a substituted aromatic acid ester represented by the formula: ##STR1## where R is a lower alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and M is an alkali metal from the group consisting of sodium, potassium, and lithium.

Abstract: A mass of alloy fibers of polyacrylic acid salt of alkali-metals or ammonium and regenerated cellulose, useful for absorbing fluids, are prepared by mixing a caustic solution of polyacrylic acid with viscose, spinning the mixture into fibers and obtaining dry fibers in the alkaline state. The fibers are advantageously dried with an alkaline lubricating finish thereon and then processed into dressings, sanitary napkins, tampons and diapers.

Abstract: Rayon fibers made by spinning a viscose containing dissolved starch. Starch grains may be slurried in water, then made alkaline with NaOH to form a solution and then added to viscose.

Abstract: A crimped, high wet modulus viscose rayon fiber having a multilobular, skin core cross-section wherein the core is surrounded by a discontinuous broken skin that imparts to fabrics an improved cover and hand properties. The fibers are formed from a modifier-free viscose. The elimination of the modifier reduces manufacturing costs and eliminates an environmental pollution problem created in the discharge of spinning baths containing modifiers.