Abstract: A novel class of chemical compounds useful as pesticides consists of N-alkylsulfonyl-, N-arylsulfonyl-, and N-aminosulfonylaminosulfinylcarbamate esters. The preparation of these compounds and their formulation to control insects are exemplified.

Abstract: A novel class of chemical compounds useful as pesticides consists of N-alkylthio- and N-arylthiosulfinylcarbamate esters. The preparation of these compounds and their formulation to control insects are exemplified.

Abstract: A wire basket assembly for use with simulated wire wheels. A circular wire frame having generally radial wire members simulating a wire wheel and having a central opening is provided to fit over the outer end of a sub cap of a wheel. The frame forms a basket which encloses the inner part of the wheel, including the stud bolt openings. Included with the wire frame is a central polished cup member which covers the bolt holes of the wheel. The wire frame member has inner members which are attachable to the cup member which fits over the hub of the wheel. The frame member and cup member are secured to the hub of the wheel and preferably by the outer cap and cap screw. The assembly results in a desired improved appearance and direct simulation of the wire wheel with the attaching stud bolts covered by the polished cup member.

Abstract: An appliance or aid for use in practicing acupressure or finger pressure therapy. An individual is able to apply finger pressure therapy to himself, to various parts of the anatomy, but of course not to other parts, that is areas of the back, because they cannot be reached. The appliance embodies a holder or platform carrying knobs or protuberances which simulate the fingers for applying the therapeutic pressure. The individual places himself on, that is lays on the appliance, with the appliance positioned so that the simulated fingers apply the therapeutic pressure in the desired areas. A plurality of protuberances or knobs is provided and they are readily removable from the base or platform, the structure for attachment or securement of the protuberances providing for securement in the desired geometrical patterns configurated to be appropriate to apply the therapy to particularized areas established in accordance with knowledge of finger pressure therapy.

Abstract: A fast, efficient, economical method of daily oral hygiene designed for home use to replace the present ineffective methods such as brushing, water flushing, flossing, etc.The method is particularly for removing plaque. A nontoxic and relatively nonabrasive solid material in pellet form is entrained in a stream of liquid, preferably water and discharged as a jet against the teeth and adjacent areas in the mouth. The pellets are of soluble material which preferably is halite and in various sizes generally in the range from 0.010 inches to 0.030 inches at the time of striking the teeth. The pellets strike with a point impact thereby having sufficient energy to remove plaque from the teeth. If any pellets should lodge under the gums they would dissolve thereby preventing a possible abscess. Mechanical apparatus of simplified form can be utilized to entrain the solid particles in the liquid stream.

Abstract: A game for two people, either adults or children, calculated to teach social and cognitive skills. A playing board is provided which is upright to allow players to play or manipulate from opposite sides. The board may be layers or laminations with corresponding or registering shallow recesses on each side. The shape of each recess may be that of a human figure, such as a cartoon figure or the like. Playing pieces are provided on each side, which are pieces corresponding to the pieces of a jig-saw puzzle, which can be fitted into the recesses to complete the figure on each side. Apertures are provided through the board and securement means are provided on respective playing pieces so that corresponding pieces on each side of the board when properly positioned in recesses can be held together by the securing means, which may be magnets, VELCRO or other means. Cooperative skills on the part of the players is required for complete and correct assembly or positioning of the parts on each side of the board.

Abstract: An improved exercising device of the type shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,858,874. A pair of lines or cords pass over sheaves in pulley blocks carried on a rigid member attachable to a fixed support. The rigid member is sufficiently elongated to hold the sheaves or grooved pulleys in operative position when there is tension on only one or the other of the lines. Hand grips are provided with adjustable fittings at the ends of the lines so that the hand grips can be held in a desired position relative to the line extending from the grip. Foot stirrups are provided for each foot in the form of a cradle with openings for the front part of the foot in the form of a cradle with openings for the front part of the foot, the heel, and the ankle bones.

Abstract: The invention is particularly adapted, but not limited to, control of hand-launched gliders. A weight or mass is suspended in the manner of a pendulum below the aircraft. The weight is controllable by a gimbal mechanism which allows the weight to be swung fore and aft and laterally. The gimbal mechanism includes members mounted to be rotatable about a fore and aft axis and a lateral axis, which axes intersect and are perpendicular to each other. Radio controlled servomotors are provided for individually rotating the gimbal members for controlling the position of the weight or mass for controlling the aircraft in flight. The servomotors are controlled by a radio by way of separate frequency channels.

Abstract: The drapery and pin-hook dispensing and inserting tool is of a pistol grip type construction having a pin-hook chamber for a charge of pin hooks for gravity feed without a separate magazine. At the position of the handle or grip is a thumb actuated pin-hook feeder or dispenser and inserter. The pin-hook chamber is internally configurated to conform to the contour of pin-hooks so as to hold a line of pin hooks in position for dispensing. The chamber is provided with a hinged door so that a fresh charge or supply of pin-hooks can be inserted as a unit to be held in the chamber by its internal configuration and the configuration on the inside of the door. The handle or grip preferably is at a 90.degree. angle to the chamber.

Abstract: Unique constructional improvements in constructions involved in pumping. The invention is particularly adapted in deep well pumps which may be water or oil pumps or otherwise. The invention greatly reduces the mass of moving parts thereby proportionately reducing the energy required for pumping operations. Dual pistons are utilized which reciprocate oppositely, being connected by a cable passing over a pulley. Heavy sucker rods and pistons are eliminated. The pistons are light-weight with light-weight bellows-type seals. The pistons are activated by way of cables rather than sucker rods. Further gains are realized by minimizing the size of the piping utilized. This end is realized by way of an offset staggered relationship of the operating pistons in a smaller pipe or by way of plural pistons arranged in vertical array or assembly.

Abstract: An acoustically mounted valve assembly controlling the flow with respect to a tank. The purpose is to eliminate noise. An elastomeric or rubber ring is provided around an inlet pipe and is secured to the tank wall by a spud. The elastomeric ring has an untionsioned annular part which carries a mounting ring which supports the inlet pipe and the valve assembly. The mounting eliminates or reduces noise to a minimum and prevent the tank from acting as a drum.

Abstract: An epitrochoidal Stirling type engine operating on a carnot cycle. The engine has a hot end and a cool end. Each end has a three-lobed rotary piston or rotor eccentrically mounted. Each rotor is in a four-lobed housing. Between the rotors, coaxially mounted is a cam similarly eccentrically mounted which is captured between peripherally mounted rollers so as to guide it in an orbit with precision. The cam is secured to the rotors so that they similarly orbit in precision in their housings to eliminate peripheral seals. Lobes of the two rotor housings are connected in pairs, the lobes of each pair being angularly spaced 90.degree.. There are connections for fluid flow between pairs of lobes with regenerators in the connections. The thermodynamic cycle corresponds to that of the Stirling engine. Heat is applied to one end of the engine and heat is discharged at the other end. The engine produces a power output.