Abstract: An interpretive system architecture for a seamless transfer of energy to a physical, chemical, or thermodynamic process stream, or microwave oven. The interpretive system architecture overlays the operational finctions of the process stream or host microwave oven to interpret, control, and implement user independent commands. The interpretive system has at least one interpretive base class for providing operational instance to the process stream or host microwave oven. The interpretive system receives an indicia, the indicia being expressive of an externally derived predetermined compiled code disposed on the surface of a specimen, or food package, or associated thereto, the indicia communicating via at least one data entry mechanism to the process stream or host microwave oven. The interpretive system interprets the data or code and transforms it into user independent commands.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for sealing access openings into blood vessels using an expandable member in the blood vessel on a control member that extends out through the access opening and an applicator which inserts a performed sealing material into the access opening over the control member to keep the control member and expandable member centered in the access opening and withdrawing the collapsed expandable member back though the sealing material after the access opening is sealed.

Abstract: A first extension member has a head coupled to a first zipper head and a tail having a male connector and an elongated generally flat intermediate portion between the head and the male connector. A second extension member has a head coupled to a second zipper head and a body with a female connector that receives and locks the male connector and receives and permits free sliding movement of the elongated flat intermediate portion.The female connector prevents removal of the male connector therefrom to prevent opening the zipper beyond a predetermined position based on the length of the elongated intermediate portion. Because the male connector is positioned generally at the end of the tail and the elongated intermediate portion is generally flat, the tail may slide freely within the female connector between the head and the male connector so that the zipper is therefore not locked in any fixed position.

Abstract: There is described an improved method for treating crankcase emissions from an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of directing the emissions from the crankcase to an emissions separator, subjecting the emissions in the separator to a series of cleansing operations for removal of contaminants, directing the flow of cleansed emissions through a one way check valve back to the engine for combustion and collecting the separated contaminants for disposal.

Abstract: A removable trailer tongue for use with a towing vehicle and a trailer frame equipped with hydraulic brakes. The trailer tongue (10) can be removed without disconnecting any of the components of the hydraulic system. A first guide (20) and a second guide (22) slidingly receive a tongue (10). A first end (12) of the tongue (10) is equipped with a non-active hitch (18) that connects to the towing vehicle. The second end (14) of the tongue (10) has an aperture (38) defined therein. A brake assembly (24) attaches adjacent to or on the second guide (22), and the assembly (24) has an aperture (36) defined therein. The tongue (10) is inserted through the guides (20, 22) until the aperture (38) aligns with the aperture (36) in the brake assembly (24). In order to connect the tongue (10) to the trailer frame (16), a pin (40) is inserted through the apertures (36, 38) in the brake assembly (24) and the tongue (10).

Abstract: A power management system for the control and operation of distributed power has a controller operatively connected to a plurality of monitors, switches, control devices, and a visible light emitting array. The monitors, switches, and control devices provide the means for the controller to modulate the power to the visible light emitting array using a current modulator. The current modulator produces a variable power duty cycle that is received by the visible light emitting array. The visible light emitters of that array have a selected perceivable brightness. That brightness is held constant but power is conserved due to the controller modulating the power.

Abstract: A postoperative garment for protection and improved healing of a wound, injury or disease site comprising a first panel and a second panel, the panels being constructed of a fabric structure comprising a blend of at least one polyester fiber and at least one elastic fiber. The fabric has an elasticity of about 200-220+/-10% in both the warp direction and in the fill direction, the difference between the warp and fill direction elasticity preferably being no more than about 3% to about 5%, a compression modulus of about 1 to about 4, and a breathability measurement of 70-100% moisture loss within 30 minutes and an approximate skin surface temperature reduction of about 4-6.degree. F. within about 3-7 minutes as measured by evaporative cooling, and the panels being attachable to each other along one edge by a closure means, such as mated hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: A training grip for positioning over a preexisting grip on a golf club shaft having an annular elongate resilient member with an open lower end, a cap on an upper end, and a longitudinal slit defined therein. The member has at least one groove for proper alignment on the club and an inner surface with a plurality of studs. At least two and preferably three contoured protrusions extend from the member for providing confirmation of proper hand position in the grip and providing abutments to discourage hand movement on the girip to enhance muscle memory. A plurality of contoured recessed portions are defined in the member for receiving and urging a user's hands into a proper position on the golf club, with the recessed portions having only a slight thickness to thereby enhance muscle memory. At least two openings are preferably defined in the member, for permitting gripping contact of the hands with the preexisting grip to assist in securing the grip to the preexisting grip.

Abstract: A temperature control system for gas operated devices. The system includes a burner (23) that is connected to a gas supply through a regulator (41). A pilot light assembly (26) has a first vane (29) and a second vane (32) which provide a flame for igniting the gas from the burner (23) and for heating a thermocouple (38) to produce a control voltage for operating the regulator (41) and a temperature control (44).

Abstract: A dispensing device (7) that is intended to be mounted on a vertical planar surface such as a door (10). The dispensing device (7) includes an enclosure (13) having a first opening (34) and a second opening (37) defined therein. The first opening (34) contains a first airflow valve (43) and the second opening contains a second airflow valve (46). An odorous substance (40) is disposed inside the enclosure (13) between the two airflow valves (43,46). When the door (10) swings open or closed, airflow generated along the surface of the door (10) passes through the airflow valves (43,46) to release the odors from the odorous substance (40) into the area surrounding the door (10).

Abstract: A protective cover (7) that functions as a carrying case and a protective sheath. The cover (7) comprises an enclosure (13) for covering a portion of a rod (10). The enclosure (13) defines a space around the rod (10) and provides protection for the tip of the rod (10). A spacer insert (16) that opens in a hinged fashion surrounds a portion of the rod (10) and occupies the space between the portion of the rod (10) and the inside of the enclosure (13). The spacer insert (16) fits snugly inside the cover (7) to prevent excess motion of the rod (10) inside the enclosure (13) and to prevent the cover (7) from separating from the end of the rod (10).

Abstract: A water-dispersible coformed fibrous nonwoven fabric structure comprising a primary reinforcing polymer material, preferably capable of being meltspun; a secondary reinforcing polymer material having an average fiber length less than or equal to about 15 mm and preferably having a softening point at least about 30.degree. C. lower than the softening point of the primary reinforcing polymer; and, an absorbent material, such as pulp or a superabsorbent. The fabric structure maintains desired tensile strength and softness while being water-dispersible and flushable. The fabric produced can be incorporated into an article and can be flushed down a commode. The fabric is flushable when placed in water, with agitation, if necessary, and will disperse into unrecognizable pieces without clogging conventional plumbing or piping.

Abstract: A soft, absorbent nonwoven fibrous web, such as a wet wipe, capable of dispersing in an aqueous environment into unrecognizable pieces, made by a method comprising the steps of forming a wet-laid nonwoven web from an aqueous slurry of fibers; hydraulically needling the wet-laid nonwoven web; partially drying the hydraulically needled web; applying a binder composition to one side of the web; creping the web such that interfiber adhesion is disrupted and z-direction fiber orientation is introduced; optionally applying a binder composition to the second side of the web; recreping the web; drying and curing the web; and, converting the dried and cured web into a wet wipe, dry wipe, or other absorbent article. In the case of a wet wipe, a solution containing about 100 ppm of calcium ion is applied to the web, such as in a preserving solution. In the case of a dry wipe, the calcium ion is added after the binder is added to the web, and the final product is stored in a dry state.

Abstract: A bioremediation device and process for remediation of waste collection systems. The present invention preferably comprises an bioactive element having an outer and an inner portion. The concentration of the bioactive element in the outer portion differs from that of the inner portion so that the concentration is greatest when the waste material is first exposed to the outside of the element and diminishes while the solid dissolves in the waste material. The outer portion is disposed about the inner portion such that substantially all of the outer portion is dissolved for delivery of the bioactive element into the waste material before dissolution of the inner portion occurs. The outer portion has a relatively great bioactive effect for remediating the waste material and the inner portion has a relatively lesser bioremediating effect for maintaining the waste material in the collection systems.

Abstract: A hem folding attachment (23) or former having a support plate (26), an underlay plate (29), a set of air nozzles (32) or air jets, and a vacuum chamber (35) having a reduced pressure area defined therein. The support plate (26) or tongue is adjustably mounted above the vacuum chamber (35) and the front edge (38) of the support plate (26) extends beyond and overhangs the edge of the vacuum chamber (35). An edge of a piece of material is folded around the front edge (38) of the support plate (26) and extends back toward the vacuum chamber (35). The vacuum chamber has a guiding surface (41) with a set of air intake orifices (47) defined therein for aligning the edge of the material. The orifices (47) receive air from a set of nozzles (32). The nozzles (32) and the vacuum chamber (35) assist the raw edge of the piece of material in being folded back underneath the rest of the material. An underlay plate (29) also guides the edge of the material toward the vacuum chamber (35).

Abstract: A toner cartridge insert (10) for use in remanufactured toner cartridges (16) and a method for remanufacturing toner cartridges. The toner cartridge insert (10) is hollow and conforms to the shape of the inside of the toner hopper (40). The toner cartridge insert (10) is presealed and prefilled with toner (13) so that the toner hopper (40) does not have to be cleaned, sealed, and refilled in order to remanufacture a toner cartridge (16).

Abstract: A telescopic sun screen assembly for removably mounting to the interior of an automobile, such as the sun visor thereof. The assembly includes three telescopically arranged members, where a first member comprises a bracket for slidably receiving a second panel member, which in turn slidably receives the third panel member. The second panel member includes an opaque face, while the third panel member includes two different and distinct areas of translucency such that the user thereof may, by sliding the members relative to one another, determine the degree of sun protection desired.