Abstract: This invention is based on the hypothesis that a controlled and directed program of breathing and relaxation can assist the normal bodily functions that are brought into action as the time for child delivery approaches to be more effective in the delivery of the child. These procedures will enable the expectant mother to take full advantage of the powerful bodily functions which are set in motion as the time for child delivery approaches to assist the normal child delivery cycle so that the process of child bearing can be materially easier. A unique breathing program, including several precise breathing patterns and exercises timed in relation with a timepiece having a second hand are provided in the form of a series of transparent overlays for the timepiece.

Abstract: In instances where it is necessary to install a pipe or cable under a road or sidewalk without forming an open topped trench through the road or sidewalk, it is desirable that the operating trench in which the installing device is positioned be as narrow as possible. This is desirable to avoid disrupting the ground adjacent the road or sidewalk more often than is necessary. The installing device is positioned in the bottom of the operating trench, and clampingly engages the actuating rod and forces it axially under the road or sidewalk. Short installation rod segments are threadedly connected into the installation rod in the narrow and deep trench as the installing device pushes the installation rod under the road or sidewalk. To threadedly connect the short rod segments into the installation rod an elongated rod segment threader successively engages the rod segments and is positioned in the ditch and aligns them with the actuating rod at the bottom of the operating trench.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a light weight underground pipe or cable installing device adapted for use in a narrow and deep operating trench. More particularly this underground pipe installing device employs a pair of laterally movable gates positioned adjacent the bottom of the operating trench where the earth is more solid to securely clamp the device in the operating trench to enable it to withstand the forces exerted as the actuating rod is forced through the earth from the so-called operating trench to the target trench.To accommodate the laterally movable gates positioned adjacent the bottom of the narrow pipe installing device, a pair of top operated double-acting rod clamping jaws, operated by a hydraulic cylinder positioned above the actuating rod are employed.

Abstract: Difficulties have heretofore been encountered by having unscrupulous persons open containers used to package pills and other medicinal products, prior to the sale to the ultimate customer, and substitute or place in the container poisonous substances which have on occasion resulted in the death of users of the medicinal products. This invention is directed to the provision of a closure member having relatively movable cap members operable when the cap is moved to the container opening position to permanently display an indicator showing that the container has been opened. The ultimate purchaser can thus be protected from purchasing a container which had been opened after being packaged at the factory where the medicinal supplies originated.

Abstract: To install a pipe or cable in the ground without disturbing the surface or the ground above the pipe or cable such for example as where a pipe is to be installed under a street, driveway or sidewalk, it is customary to place an underground pipe installing device in an operating trench on one side of where the pipe is to be installed, and to force a solid installation rod through the ground to a target trench on the opposite side. The pipe or cable to be installed is then connected to the installation rod, and the rod is withdrawn to install the pipe or cable in the hole made by the rod.To drive the rod through the ground it is customary to grip or clamp the rod firmly on opposite sides, with a sufficient pressure to force the rod through the ground when an axially directed force is exerted on it.

Abstract: This invention relates to a proportional measuring device for determining the amount of oil that should be added to any quantity of gasoline that is added to the fuel tank of a two cycle engine to maintain the proper proportions of oil to gasoline for efficient operation of the engine. In the operation of internal combustion engines of the two-cycle type it is customary to add oil to the gasoline in the approximate proportions of one pint of oil per six gallons of gasoline to insure proper lubrication of the movable engine parts. Difficulties have heretofore been encountered in determining the amount of oil to add when a quantity of gasoline is added to a partially filled tank having the correct proportions of oil to gasoline. With my "Exact-Oil" measuring device it is possible to add any desired quantity of gasoline to a partially filled tank and then to determine accurately the amount of oil that should be added to that quantity of gasoline to maintain the proper proportions of oil to gasoline in the tank.

Abstract: A ceiling fan is disclosed which is suspended from the ceiling in a conventional manner, and includes a plurality of fan blades secured to a rotatably driven outer portion of the motor assembly. The motor assembly is surrounded by a housing including top and bottom plates in a clamped engagement with an annular translucent panel, disposed peripherally between the plates, and including an annular fluorescent light bulb disposed within the housing in a surrounding relation to the motor assembly, including a support structure to hold the light bulb in a generally central position between the plates.

Abstract: A thermoelectric generator panel and heat exchanger is disclosed. The heat exchanger, in a preferred form, is comprised of a water compartment or chamber, fixed relative to the normally cool side of a solar panel, comprised of a substantial plurality of substrate strips, each strip carrying a plurality of thermocouples, printed in series, and in metallic inks, along one side of the respective strips. Terminal tabs are provided on opposed ends of each strip of thermocouples which are electrically interconnected, in parallel, and a voltage regulator, connected between the panel strips and a pump, serves to energize the pump when the voltage reaches a predetermined voltage level, to circulate water from any suitable source, such as ground water, through the water chamber to enhance the cooling of the normally cool side of the thermocouple panel.

Abstract: A thermoelectric generator panel and heater device is disclosed. A heater element is disposed along the normally cool side of a solar panel, comprised of a substantial plurality of substrate strips carrying a plurality of thermocouples, printed in series, and in metallic inks, along one side of the respective strips. Terminal tabs are provided on opposed ends of each strip of thermocouples which are electrically interconnected, in parallel, and a voltage regulator, connected between the panel strips and a heater device, monitors the voltage to maintain a predetermined voltage, 12 volts for example.

Abstract: An improved shower curtain assembly is disclosed for use as an enclosure for shower stalls and bath tub and shower combinations. A pair of closely spaced parallel outer and inner shower rods are installed in a spanning relation to the entrance opening into the stall or tub with a first curtain suspended from the outer rod and a second curtain suspended from the inner rod. One opposed pair of vertical edges of the curtains are secured to respective walls in a water tight relation thereto, and in a first form, the bottom edge of the outer curtain is preferably weighted against the top edge of the shower stall or bath tub outer rim. The outer curtain may be of a substantially reduced width relative to the inside curtain, which is slidably operable across the entire width of the enclosure opening in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A modular sign support is particularly adapted for supporting a real estate sign in the front yard area of a structure, as well as for supporting a name plate, electric lamp, mail box or the like in front of a private residence, business office or the like. The modular sign support includes a main vertical post or standard with a pointed bottom spike portion which is formed as a plurality of plastic modules, formed with socket and tenon connection, a top cross arm is similarly connected to the top of the post and includes at least one elongated arm portion with a pair of downwardly extending spaced apart tabs with holes therethrough to receive connector means to a display panel or sign.

Abstract: A high compression thimble is disclosed for use with fiber and particularly wire rope, either spliced thereto or used with compression sleeves. A ring is securely welded within an enlarged semi-circular lower end of the thimble to snugly receive an attachment device, such as a pin therethrough, and the thimble is particularly adapted for high stress uses such as the securement of marine rigging ends as well as other uses involving heavy equipment or the like.

Abstract: Improved disposable nose and mouth filter masks are disclosed each of which is comprised of a sheet of a suitable air filtering material, sized and configurated for use in pairs to individually loosely cover the mouth and nostrils of the face of a wearer. A continuous peripheral adhesive strip is applied to peripheral edge areas of the filters with a removable backing strip being normally engaged on the inner exposed adhesive surface, the adhesive strips being applied in overlapping relation in the area between the nose and mouth of the user.

Abstract: A heat responsive fire extinguishing system is disclosed which includes a delivery tube, supported relative to and about the ceiling of a passenger compartment, for example, of an aircraft or other vehicle such as a boat.

Abstract: This invention relates to a water based aluminum paint, particularly for dark colored polyethylene film for outdoor agricultural uses. This paint has high reflectivity towards light, and is water and crack resistant. It contains aluminum paste or powder, mica as an extender, acrylic polymer, and water, together with a small quantity of a dispersant and antifoam. The acrylic polymer may be modified by the addition of minor amounts of alkyd resins, vinylacrylic copolymer, polyesters, and the like.