Abstract: A gas lighter adapted for sending forth a desired fragrance whenever a liquefied gas is issued from an injection nozzle, comprises a gas container which contains a liquefied gas composed of a liquefied butane gas and a small amount of a perfume.

Abstract: A weight loss management system utilizes a computer analysis of a participant's past medical history, eating habits, body measurements, exercise level and taste preferences to provide a menu of a specified number of calories to maintain a reasonable weight. The system provides consultation with a dietition in order for a participant to recognize the deficiencies in the past diet. The system further provides consultation to effect behavior modification of the participant by offering instruction in nutrition, exercise and proper cooking techniques.

Abstract: A method for scrambling speech such as in a mobile land based communication system is disclosed. Essentially, variable length time samples of digitized speech are stored and time inversion scrambled. The scrambled speech is converted back to analog form and transmitted to a receiver which reciprocates the process to reproduce the desired speech signals. Scrambling and descrambling of the speech signal is synchronized to provide corresponding sample time inversions and accurate reproduction of the speech input signal. The level of security afforded by the scrambling method may be varied by varying the length of the sampling period or by mixing forward and reverse time samples under control of an algorithm.

Abstract: The substitution of the L-Pro at the 7-position of the peptide hormone bradykinin or other substituted analogs of bradykinin with an aliphatic, cyclic or aromatic amino acid of the D-configuration converts bradykinin agonists into a bradykinin antagonist. The invention further includes additional modifications at other positions within the novel 7-position modified bradykinin antagonists including C-terminal and N-terminal extensions and replacement of arginine in the one and nine positions which increase enzyme resistance, antagonist potency and/or specificity of the new bradykinin antagonists. The analogs produced are useful in treating conditions and diseases of the mannal and human body in which an excess of bradykinin or related kinins are produced or injected as by bites into the body.

Abstract: A bow stabilizer is provided for mounting to a bow and balancing and dampening the vibrations during shooting. The stabilizer assembly includes a shaft threaded to the bow handle and extending in the forward direction therefrom. A weight member is axially and radially mounted to the shaft by an offsetting bracket which is slidable and rotatable about the shaft to provide variable positioning of the weight about the shaft and to provide proper distancing from the bow handle. In the preferred embodiment the weight is a hollow tubular housing for storing tools, extra arrowheads and the like which are commonly carried into the field. Additional embodiments of the invention provide additional pivotal joints to adjust the shaft horizontally and vertically with respect to the bow and pivotally adjust the weight with respect to the shaft.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises an anti-epileptic drug that does not inhibit, enhance or otherwise modify dextromethorphan binding to the central nervous system dextromethorphan receptor and an effective amount of dextromethorphan to potentiate the anticonvulsant activity of the drug. Other related compounds similar to dextromethorphan which inhibit or enhance dextromethorphan binding to the dextromethorphan site in the brain are also suitable as potentiating agents for the anticonvulsants. A method of treating epilepsy and other convulsions include the steps of introducing to the patient an effective amount of the compound comprising an anti-epileptic drug and potentiating amount of dextromethorphan or one of the related compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a driving or conveyor belt made of rubber or a rubberlike material, having a reinforcing member consisting of one or more plies of textile fabric comprising warp and woof threads of a synthetic material, selected from the group comprising polyester, polyamide and/or aramid or a combination thereof, wherein threads, particularly woof threads, are used for weaving the textile fabric, which have been covered entirely or partially by a coating of rubber or rubberlike material prior to being woven into the textile fabric.

Abstract: A control system for microprocessor and software enhanced land mobile radio communications systems is provided to increase versatility, capabilities and facilities while providing an easier and more precise control of various radio protocols. As the usage of microprocessors and software is increased in radio communications equipment, additional capabilities, digital protocols and versatility can be desired in such equipment. However, this requires additional and special controls and prior art approaches have limitations with respect to capacity, versatility, size and compatibility with digital protocols. The innovative approach of the invention provides a compact new system to replace prior art multipositional knobs and switches and refines the system of control. The novel control system provides for an efficient utilization of space while achieving outstanding versatility and new operational and control capabilities.

Abstract: A potent, selective opioid receptor agonist or antagonist exhibiting properties useful for a longacting analgesic or opiate abuse treatment agent or appetite suppressant having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is methyl, cyclopropylmethyl or allyl, and R.sub.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl or a cycloalkyl group with or without a heteroatom like S,O,N; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: A multi-layered cell harvester having a multi-layered top section and multi-layered bottom section with holes and channels formed in the multiple layers along with vacuum and wash manifolds is provided for removing, filtering and washing the contents from test tubes in a standard test tube rack. The novel multi-layered cell harvester precisely controls an equal volume of wash fluid or reagent to the test tubes and each of the filter areas on a sheet of filter paper areas on a sheet of filter paper by utilizing a wash fluid or reagent reservoir having a purge means and wash channels of equal length formed in the multi layers from the reservoir to the tip of each wash needle where the diameter of each wash channel is the same, or by increasing the diameter of some of the wash channels or a combination thereof. The multi-layered cell harvester can include provisions for separately handling radioactive materials and saving the mother liquid and wash fluids or reagents.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for filling audio blanks in a message received by a receiver resulting from switching the receiver between a plurality of input channels each having a different message for selecting the channel of highest priority is disclosed. A recording and playback device is connected between the receiver and an output channel for recording a given time segment portion of a first message. The receiver is switched to a second channel for a period of time equal to the given time segment for receiving a second message and for determining which channel has a higher priority. The recorded portion of the first message is delivered to the output channel simultaneously with the switching of the receiver to the second channel to repeat the first message portion at the output channel, thereby to fill in the audio blank resulting from switching the receiver between the input channels.

Abstract: A post operative protective face shield comprises essentially a transparent body of a flexible material. Along the upper and side edges of the body of the face shield is provided an adhesive strip whereby the shield can be adhesively attached to the perimeter of the face of a patient. The shield is attached to the forehead adjacent the hairline and extending downwardly following the contour along the sides of the face. The shield is primarily adapted for providing a waterproof shield to allow a patient having recently had facial cosmetic or reconstructive surgery to shower and shampoo their hair while keeping the bandages and incisions in a clean dry condition.

Abstract: A cable shielding tape is produced by laminating a single layer of an insulating material film which may be plastic to a conducting layer which may be of metallic foil with the conducting layer offset laterally with respect to said insulating layer, leaving an overhanging portion of the insulating layer along one edge of the tape and a similar overhanging portion of the conducting layer along the opposite edge of the tape. This overhanging portion is then folded over the edge of the insulating layer and bonded to the opposite surface thereof. In an alternative arrangement the conducting layer and insulating layer are coterminous at the opposite edge and both are folded back with the conducting layer outermost.

Abstract: The substitution of the L-Pro at the 7-position of the peptide hormone bradykinin or other substituted analogs of bradykinin with an aromatic amino acid or the D-configuration converts bradykinin agonists into a bradykinin antagonist. The invention further includes additional modifications at other positions within the novel 7-position modified bradykinin antagonists which increase enzyme resistance, antagonist potency and/or specificity of the new bradykinin antagonists. The analogs produced are useful in treating conditions and diseases of the mammal and human body in which an excess of bradykinin or related kinins are produced or injected as by bites into the body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the simultaneous filtering of samples contained in a plurality of test tubes includes a test tube block, a vacuum manifold, base manifold and vacuum base. The vacuum manifold is provided with a plurality of recesses complementary with barrels in the block defining chambers to receive the test tubes. The base manifold and vacuum base are assembled as a unit including recesses to receive filter screens and passages leading from the recesses to a vacuum source. The vacuum manifold is positioned onto the block with a filter medium placed over the vacuum manifold and secured in place by attaching the base manifold/vacuum base unit to the block. When vacuum is applied to the vacuum base the entire assembly is inverted whereby the contents of the test tubes are drawn through passages in the vacuum base to the filter medium. Passages in the base provide a wash solution to the barrels which is drawn through the device by the vacuum.

Abstract: A speed varying sprocket wheel assembly for use in combination with a transmission chain comprises a plurality of sprocket wheels with different number of teeth and mounted coaxially adjacent to one another so as to permit the chain to be shifted from one to the other, each tooth being defined by a tip face, two circumferential sides, and two axial sides and having a notch at a corner formed by the tip face, one of the circumferential sides and one of the axial sides so that the tip face has a circumferential edge with a reduced circumferential dimension and an axial edge with a reduced axial dimension, the notches being arranged at the forward side of the teeth relative to the direction of the rotation of the sprocket wheels.

Abstract: An animal trap of the guillotine type primarily for the capture of mice comprises a housing with an opening for the forebody of an animal. The trap includes a spring biased guillotine member mounted in tracks in a pair of parallel uprights on opposite sides of the opening such that a guillotine member is able to reciprocate between open and closed positions in relation to the opening in the housing. The guillotine member includes detents for releasably engaging the housing assembly and holding the guillotine member in an open set position. The trap further includes a slidable striker member which is spring biased laterally towards the guillotine member and designed to disengage the guillotine member from an open set position by striking the lower portion thereof. A pivotally mounted bait lever projects downward into the housing assembly and includes a detent for releasably engaging the striker member and holding the striker member in a retracted set position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a microwave device for the preparation of food with a lower part (2) designed for holding an easily handled container (5) in the form of a pot, bowl or pan containing food, surrounding at least one part of the cooking space and independent of the basic device composed of a lower part (2), an upper part (3) fitting as a cover over the lower part (2) in operating position and a connecting column (4), joining the lower (2) and upper part (3), which in operating position rests tightly sealing against the upper part (3) surrounding the cooking space with its upper rim (6) in order to prevent the leaking of microwave emission.

Abstract: A cylinder lock which includes pin-tumblers to lock a cylinder against rotation relative to a housing, wherein the pin-tumblers and tumbler bores are arranged such that the axes thereof lie in different parallel longitudinal planes normal to a diametrical plane of the cylinder and each tumbler bore receives a plurality of pin-tumblers.