Abstract: The invention provides a portable wheel scale assembly which comprises a lightweight, low profile housing structure having an interiorly disposed opening with a bottom surface. The housing structure has opposing parallel bearing surfaces therein and at least one load cell assembly with strain gauges. The load cell assembly further has opposing bearings for engaging the bearing surfaces in the housing and it is constructed and arranged to directly receive a load force at a predetermined area. A load cell retaining structure having vertically movable flexible members is provided for restraining the lateral movement of the load cell within the wheel scale housing and for placing a minimum pre-load force on the load cell. The load cell retaining structure is further constructed and arranged to have opposing rigid securement members to restrain the movement of the load cell bearings on the bearing surfaces within the scale housing.

Abstract: The methods and apparatus for checking the operability of eight conductors simultaneously including four pair cable which may be connected to any of several types of electronic or electromechanical telephone systems. The apparatus is connected directly to the cable by utilizing a modular four pair jack and plug. Said apparatus may be used by connecting directly to a phone system and observing LED illuminations configured by operating any one of four switches individually or simultaneously. In addition, pre-service wiring can be tested by using shorting plugs or LED shorting plugs on the opposite end of the cable that is connected to the test apparatus. The tests and methods will indicate opens, shorts, polarity reversals and wire transposition by LED illuminations and warble tone which is generated out over the cable pair. This test apparatus is compatible with most existing telephone systems, from the oldest key system to the latest electronic PBX switches. The device is self powered by a nine volt battery.

Abstract: A process for chemically bonding a screen fabric material to a frame structure for serigraphic printing purposes. The bonding or fastening process includes, providing a screen fabric material in taut communication to peripheral portions of a frame structure. A cyanoacrylate based adhesive is applied to the screen fabric portions in communication with the frame periphery. A chemically basic catalyst is then brought in contact with the applied cyanoacrylate adhesive to activate or accelerate the anionic polymerization of the applied adhesive for quick curing thereof. The use of methylcyanoacrylate, ethylcyanoacrylate and isopropylcyanoacrylate adhesives are provided for specific end-use purposes. A basic catalyst, in a spray mixture, consisting of aromatic amines is used for quick and easy anionic polymerization of the cyanoacrylate based adhesive.

Abstract: The connector assembly is for connecting the conductive network of a flexible printed circuit to the conductive network of a rigid printed circuit board. The connector assembly comprises an alignment body structure mountable on the printed circuit and for positioning the flexible printed circuit for electrical communication with the rigid printed circuit. The alignment structure has a central aperture in alignment with the printed circuit contacts and a horizontal insertion aperture for ingress and egress of the flexible printed circuit in the plane of the rigid printed circuit. The connector assembly further comprises an elastomeric conductor disposed within the alignment structure so that the elastomeric conductor is between the communicative portions of the flexible printed circuit and the rigid printed circuit.

Abstract: An automatic pipeline testing and sealing system and method to operate the functions of an inflatable packer device from a remote location. The automatically operated packer device has inflatable end elements, an exterior sleeve member and a chemical dispensing mechanism and is in operative communication with a cable assembly, a compressed air source, a pressurized test fluid source, a sealing chemical component source, and a catalyst component source.

Abstract: An adjustable stretcher device for positioning and holding frame structures of various dimensions and for biaxially tensioning a screen fabric across the frame structures for subsequent fastening. The adjustable stretcher is comprised of a generally rectalinear and flat base member, a pair of elongated opposing and perpendicularly disposed track members secured to the base member, and adjustable clamping members for slidingly engaging each track member. Elongated stretcher modules having sloping shoulder portions and a plurality of needles extending therefrom are provided for the adjustable communication with the clamping members. The adjustable movement of the clamping members on the track members and the adjustable movement of the stretcher module bodies with respect to the clamping members permit screen fabric materials to be biaxially tensioned across a frame structure placed within the perimeter of the stretcher module bodies.

Abstract: The opening device is for aiding the opening of containers having either the non-detachable, component type opening system or the twist-off type cap. The former system being characterized as having a scored section at the top of the container with an empaling tab in fulcrum alignment attached thereto. The opening device includes a unitary body member which has a leading end portion for sliding beneath the empaling tab and a trailing handle portion for grasping by the user, and tab restraining means for engaging the top of the empaling tab as the leading end portion is placed beneath the tab. The tab restraining means project upward from the side edges of the body member and then projects spacially parallel to at least a portion of the upper surface of the body member.

Abstract: A flexible stretcher device for flexibly and adjustably transporting a human body. The flexible stretcher device is comprised of a flexible, rectalinear and elongated carrying and support body member having a top surface, a bottom surface and side edges, and having oppositely disposed elongated tubular envelope members with closing means disposed at its elongated side edges. The stretcher device further has a pair of rigid support members for placement in the elongated tubular envelope members. A pair of diagonally disposed flexible reinforcement straps are fastened to the bottom surface of the carrying body member, and a pair of elongated flexible handle member straps are fastened to the top surface of the body member. Each handle member strap is disposed parallel to and placed to the interior of the elongated tubular envelope member.

Abstract: A heart sound sensing device for placement on the body of a patient and for the detection of low frequency sound waves. The device is for use with medical diagnostic devices, and comprises a cylindrical housing structure for retaining the remaining elements of the device, a strap for holding the device to the body of the patient, a fluid ingress/egress aperture, an open end for receiving sound waves, and a hydrophone assembly centrally fixed within the housing structure for producing electrical signals in response to transmitted heart sound waves. The device of this invention is further provided with a flexible diaphragm which is vibratingly sensitive to sound waves generated by the patient's heart and being for placement in direct contact with the patient body surface to conform to the body contours. A bubble free fluid medium is provided to fill the remaining interior volume of the housing structure to transmit sound waves from the diaphragm to the hydrophone assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for deriving weak cardiac sounds by automatically cancelling lung sounds. The process is accomplished by providing a pair of acoustic sensors about the thorax of a patient, the first being disposed on the precordial region, adjacent to the sternum, and the second on the axillary region; obtaining sound signals from each sensor; amplifying the axillary signal by a predetermined factor; and subtracting the amplified signal from the precordial signal. An acoustic transmitter is placed on the axillary region opposite the axillary sensor. Sound waves of predetermined frequencies are emitted from the axillary transmitter to determine and compensate for phase shifts due to the electronic circuitry and the patient body. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a first acoustic sensor, a second acoustic sensor, an acoustic transmitter, a strap, transmitting cables, a processor, a cathode-ray tube, a printer, and headphones.

Abstract: The device is for washing and massaging body portions of a user, and, particularly, for such difficult to reach areas as a user's back. The washing device includes a new and improved composite wash body structure having opposing handle members extending therefrom. The composite wash body structure is for the releasable absorption of washing fluids, and it includes a flexible, elongated encasement member and a compressed-in-thickness, liquid expansible sponge member juxtaposed within the encasement member. The encasement member has generally opposing exterior surfaces for washing contact with the skin of a user. The opposing handle members extend from the wash body member in generally its longitudinal direction, and they provide a user with outer gripping portions to manipulate the wash body member. Upon initial contact of the composite wash body member to washing fluid, the sponge member within the encasement member expands in thickness to form a cushioned and resilient structure.

Abstract: This invention provides a rotary transfer device or apparatus for the pickup, transfer and deposit of articles. The rotary transfer device has a drive source, a frame structure and an article pickup and deposit mechanism that travels in a predetermined, but changeable, path which has at least two apex positions of travel. The rotary transfer device includes a first stationary gear mounted to the frame structure which provides a first rotary motion for the articles transferred by the device. A first planetary gear is provided for rotation about the first stationary gear, and structure for rotating the first planetary gear about the first stationary gear is provided to produce the rotation. A second stationary gear mounted for rotation with the first planetary gear is provided to produce a secondary motion effect for the articles to be transferred by the device.

Abstract: The electronic digitally operated device is for releasably storing an article which is dispensible to a location accessible to a user having been provided with a changeable predetermined code. The device has a tamper resistent article storage structure that is accessible to the proprietor of the device. An article release mechanism communicates to an externally accessible location and is located in the article storage structure. A code receiving mechanism having a changeable code setting portion is provided for a proprietor to enter a predetermined code. A code input portion is located at an externally accessible location for input of the predetermined code by a user, and a signal output portion is in communication with the article release mechanism. A power source is provided in communication with the code receiving mechanism to activate the article release mechanism to release the stored article to a user at the externally accessible location.

Abstract: A bird tree apparatus for exercising the anatomical features of domestic birds and for removably collecting food and bird droppings. The bird tree apparatus is comprised of an upright support member having upper, lower and intermediate portions. A plurality of base members are attached to the lower portion of the support member to hold it in a generally vertical position. A removable platform member for collecting bird food and droppings is removably mounted at the intermediate portion of the upright support member. A plurality of elongated perch members are attached to and extend outwardly from the upper portion of the support member. The perch members have a plurality of diameter dimensions to provide a bird with means to exercise its leg muscles and the elongated perch members are preferably of a wood dowel construction having a diameter range from 1/16 to 2 inches.

Abstract: The self contained light unit is for use with a fishing tackle box having a movable tray assembly. The light unit consists of a thin, rectalinear housing having flat top and bottom portions and opposing side portions. The bottom portion has a transparent sheet structure and a lip for slidably receiving it. The housing further has a reflective sheet portion disposed therein and at least one light source located between the reflective sheet and transparent sheet for illuminating predetermined portions of the tackle box. A power source is placed within the housing, and the housing has access to the power source. A switch is located outside the housing, and hinges are attached to the opposing side portions of the housing and to the sides of the tray unit. The hinges are constructed to provide a predetermined angular placement of the light unit as it is opened so that the light source is directed to predetermined portions of the tackle box to aid the fisherman in locating the tackle therein.

Abstract: A multi-size expansible pneumatic plug device for sealing the interior of a pipeline section. The expansible plug device has interchangeable front and rear circular rigid support members for supporting the remaining elements of the device and each rigid support member has a generally flat end portion and a body portion having parallelly disposed circumferential ridges to form first and second grooved portions. The circumferential ridges have top surfaces of an equal predetermined inclined slope. At least one of the rigid support members additionally has an air inlet means. An exteriorly smooth and interiorly corded elastomeric sleeve member is provided for expansion to seal against the interior wall of a pipeline section. The sleeve member has interiorly disposed parallel circumferential rings of a predetermined spacing inward its ends. A pair of strapping clamp members hold the sleeve member rings matingly between the parallel ridges and in the grooved portions of each rigid support member during assembly.

Abstract: The portable, light-weight pumping mechanism is for transferring and mixing two fluids from a portable fluid container having a top portion of predetermined dimensions and having an inlet port. The portable pumping mechanism is comprised of a base cover member having an aperture therethrough and having a downwardly extending circumferential lip adapted for securing the pumping mechanism to the top of the portable fluid container. A frame structure is mounted to the top of the base cover member and a pair of interconnected elongated pneumatic pumps are mounted to the frame structure. One of the pneumatic pumps is connectable to a compressed air source. A downwardly extending pickup conduit protrudes through the aperture in the base cover member to sealingly engage the inlet portion of the container and it is further in communication with one of the pumps for removing fluid from the portable fluid container.

Abstract: The fastening device is for securely joining opposing surfaces of two structural members. The fastening device provides for a flush joining of opposing surfaces of two structural members to maximize strength and appearance characteristics. The fastening device is comprised of an elongated, rigid member having a head portion at one end, and means to adjustably secure it to a structural member at its opposite end. A rigid plate member, for securement in a position aligned with a recessed or apertured portion of a second structural member, is provided to communicate with the elongated, rigid member. The rigid plate member has an aperture of a predetermined configuration consisting of an enlarged apertured portion and an elongated apertured portion having a lesser width, which communicates with the enlarged apertured portion.

Abstract: The connector valve assembly is for insertion between a fluid inlet line assembly and an inflatable packer device having an externally disposed chemical dispensing assembly to pressure test and repair pipelines. The connector valve assembly is connectable to the fluid inlet line assembly which is comprised of a first chemical line, a second chemical line and a test media line and to the inflatable packer which has input connectors to receive the first and second chemical lines. The connector valve assembly has a first chemical conduit with an actuatable valve and connectors at opposite ends to transfer a first chemical component. A second chemical conduit with an actuatable valve and having connector means at opposite ends transfers a second chemical component. A valve actuating means is in communication with the second conduit at a location before its valve to simultaneously activate the valves of the first and second conduits.