Abstract: An actuarial method for statistically determining the probable truth or falsity of a statement concerning a human subject and whether responses or statements made by the subject precede either a knowing representation by the subject of a truth or a lie. The method enables the correlation of a video image of a human subject, including mannerisms of the human subject, a selected plurality of eclectroencephalographic signals gathered from a plurality of electrodes located at specific points on the head of the subject, and a simultaneous detection or display of the subject's responses from a single video monitor combined with a computer analysis of the electroencephalographs to determine the subject's knowledge regarding a fact, a personal experience, and/or the truth or falsity of a particular statement by using a set of regression equations which establish before-truth, before-lie, during-truth, and during-lie base actuarial profiles for correlation and comparative analysis via computer.

Abstract: In a conventional air burner for combustion of pulverized coal having a back and a front, and a coal feeding tube for the pulverized coal extending from the back to the front, an oil igniter connected to the front of the burner, an oil feeding tube connected to the oil igniter, the oil igniter when fired ignites the oil projecting a starter flame at the front of the burner, the starter flame ignites a continuous supply of the pulverized coal conveyed to the starter flame at the front of the burner to create a pulverized coal fueled flame, an improvement wherein a metal tube for conveying a suspension of fine-grained coal in a liquid or aqueous slurry is inserted through the burner and extends from the back to the front and wherein the metal tube is attached to a nozzle oriented and adapted to spray the aqueous slurry into the pulverized coal fueled flame.

Abstract: An integral stair climber, lifter, bracer and walker includes a frame which has a pair of spaced apart upright struts or members. A cross piece extends between the upright members two-thirds of the distance up the upright members. A handle portion is attached to the upright members at the upper end thereof. The handle portion includes a pair of opposed, vertically disposed segments which are receivable on the upright members. A grip pair is located on top of each vertically disposed segment and includes two grips, one located posteriorly to a vertically disposed segment and another extending anteriorly to the vertically disposed segment. A transverse element extends between the two vertically disposed segments or struts. Each anteriorly located grip is connected between the transverse clement and the vertically disposed segment. A four-footed base is located on the lower end of each upright member and is orthogonal thereto.

Abstract: A magnetically attachable, portable, adjustable, and collapsible safe drill mounting device to be used to align and hold a power drill in precise position against a steel safe in a predetermined manner so that the safe can be drilled open. The device can be attached to any size safe rapidly, easily and is totally portable and collapsible. Magnetic mountings which provide a minimum of 1800 pounds of attachment force allow the device to be attached to the largest safes. Each magnetic attachment block is adapted with a cam or jack screw release for detachment from the safe.

Abstract: A motor vehicle carjacking defense apparatus comprises a double pole switch which actuates at least one solenoid controlling at least one valve which interconnects a nozzle to a pump connected to a pressurized tank containing a non-toxic and non-corrosive irritant. The switch also overrides the vehicles electric window system, the alarm system, and the air flow system simultaneously sealing the windows and the air flow system and energizing the alarm system. Alternatively, the switch located inside the vehicle actuates an infrared heat detector connected to said solenoid wherein upon actuation of the detector, the detector energizes the solenoid from an electrical power supply. A plurality of nozzles and infrared heat detectors are arrayed around the vehicle whereby when the detector is armed it detects the presence of a carjacker and causes a spray of a pressurized, non-toxic and non-corrosive irritant and smoke towards the would-be carjacker.

Abstract: A process is provided for burning a coal water slurry comprising providing clean coal fines of less than 100 mesh at about 50 weight % and water at about 50 weight % by co-firing the coal water slurry in a continuous stream with a separate stream of pulverized coal wherein about 80% of the total BTU output of the furnace is provided from the pulverized coal and approximately 20% of the BTU output is provided from the coal water slurry. First, a quarl in the furnace is preheated using natural gas, for example. The furnace is next fired with a fuel source of 60% pulverized coal and 40% natural gas. A coal water slurry with fines of minus 100 or smaller is subsequently gradually introduced into the furnace as the gas input is gradually decreased.

Abstract: A vapor-compression-cycle refrigeration system that utilizes Peltier cooling to condense high-pressure gaseous refrigerant. The Peltier condenser of the present invention includes a thermoelectric module which contacts at its cold side the gaseous refrigerant from the compressor and withdraws heat from the refrigerant to fins disposed on the hot side of the thermoelectric module.

Abstract: A transportable, long-term growth pouch for a plant. The plant pouch is a polypropylene enclosure having an opening in its top wall for extension of the growing plant and is formed having a low height so that it can lay close to the ground in use. In a further embodiment of the present invention the plant pouch includes a lower chamber that houses rocks, sand, granular particles, etc. that are selectively released for decorative support of the growth medium.

Abstract: A knee stretching machine for physical therapy of the knee is set forth wherein a padded thigh seat is adjustably attached aft on a body length shaft oriented on the floor. Attached across the body length shaft is a transverse member with an eyelet at each end. A winch is secured to the fore of the body length shaft. Aft and in front of the winch are two other eyelets for receiving two ropes. One of the ropes is connected to an ankle collar via the eyelet on one end of the transverse member and the other rope is independently connected to the ankle collar via the eyelet on the other end of the transverse member. A patient lies face down and places the thigh of the knee requiring therapy in the seat and secures the ankle in the collar. The winch is cranked to bend the knee joint behind the patient's back through a tolerable degree of flexion.

Abstract: A kettle is adapted for use on a narrow ledge of a wood, pellet, or coal burning stove or the like by flattening one side and providing substantially greater weight per unit area to the flattened side and bottom such that the center of gravity of the kettle is located in the vicinity of the juncture between the bottom and the flattened side. A spout for the kettle is adapted with an opening which points horizontally away from the flattened side to direct steam to a space in front of the stove and thereby minimize damage from steam otherwise rising directly upward and depositing moisture on adjacent or nearby stove pipes or parts.

Abstract: A backwasher is provided and consists of three essential elements. A back element for retaining a resilient nonabsorbent pillow-like member in conjunction with a front engaging member which attaches to the rear member by means of frictionally engaging a cloth-like material extended over the surface of the resilient member whereby the resilient member covered by the cloth-like material when mounted vertically on a wall functions as a backwasher or backscrubber when a person moves their back over the protruding surface of the pillow-like member. The device is adapted so that a person may use a personal wash cloth for backscrubbing and then remove same for continued bathing and such that the device may be easily disinfected for use by different persons in a hotel environment.

Abstract: A boardgame apparatus and method of attenuating brain activity measurements by comparing representational systems for evoked responses generated while playing a game utilizing the boardgame apparatus resulting from stimuli of different form for the same change in brain state.

Abstract: A mobile tripod support device for stable and secure engagement of a tripod for video cameras and auxiliary equipment. The device includes a triangular base component having ground-engaging wheels and tripod leg supports. A lidded storage compartment is disposed in part within the base component and provides for storage of auxiliary equipment and supplies. A storage battery is disposed in the storage compartment and is electrically connected to outlets affixed to a forward wall of the storage compartment.The tripod support device can be easily maneuvered into close spaces and the self-contained electricity power source eliminates the inconvenience of extensions cords and a remote power source.

Abstract: A wind-resistant umbrella to prevent air gusts from turning the fabric body of the umbrella inside out. The umbrella includes a central air vent formed at the upper end of the central rod of the umbrella that vents air downwardly and laterally adjacent to the top of the fabric body. The umbrella further includes a plurality of body air vents in the fabric body of the umbrella.