Abstract: A cordless telephone including a base unit and a remote unit that are in wireless communication. The remote unit has a number keyboard whereby code numbers can be entered into the system. A pulse detecting network picks up and identifies the code numbers placed in the remote unit and, in response thereto, controls a variety of electrically responsive devices. The remote control function is carried out without interrupting the voice communication feature of the phone or tying up the subscriber's lines thus providing the user with a degree of mobility not found in similar telephone related control devices.

Abstract: A modular carrying case of all metal construction that includes a top cover section and a bottom cover section that can be closed against each other to provide a totally enclosed case or alternatively closed against one or more center sections to provide a case of greater carrying capacity. Each of the cover sections and the center section are fabricated from a metal extrusion that is formed into a generally endless loop. The peripheral edges of the abutting sections are equipped with interlocking joints that serve to form an extremely tight closure when the case is placed in a closed condition.

Abstract: A novel bracelet construction wherein the bracelet has one or more normally concealed chambers in which such things as folded paper money or pills or the like can be stored. Alternatively, the chambers can be utilized as personal cigarette ash receptacles if desired.

Abstract: Inherently tacky, elastomeric, solvent-dispersible, solvent-insoluble, polymeric microspheres prepared using a non-ionic emulsifier. The tacky microspheres are particularly adapted for use as a low tack microsphere glue that can be applied to a sheet material substrate whereby the latter is provided with a reusable adhesive surface.

Abstract: A truss assembly for reinforcing concrete pipe that includes a mat into which has been woven a series of longitudinally spaced truss bridges that extend across the width of the mat. The mat is cast into a pipe at the points of maximum stress so that the bridges provide circumferentially positioned load carrying sections that are capable of resisting relatively high internal shear and tensile stresses.

Abstract: A manufacturing technique for producing a monolithic concrete base for a manhole, wet well, junction chamber in an upright position that includes a jacket having a removable pallet that forms the bottom wall thereof. A core is suspended inside the jacket upon two sets of horizontally aligned spacer pins. The first set of pins is situated below the level to which the concrete is to be poured while the second set is situated above the pouring level. After the molding unit has been filled to the required level, the upper set of pins is removed and a contoured forming header placed over the top surface of the concrete before it has a chance to set in order to create a joint for receiving another section thereon.

Abstract: A strapping assembly and method for the treatment of acromioclavicular separations. The strapping assembly includes a stocking that is worn on the leg of the patient on the side opposite the injury and serves an an anchor. A tension member strap is connected to the stocking through an adjustable garter. From the stocking, the strap extends upwardly to the patient's shoulder on the side of the injury and then over the shoulder and downwardly to the patient's forearm. The strap is looped around the forearm to hold it sling fashion and the weight of the forearm places the strap under tension. After the strapping assembly has been applied to the patient, the acromioclavicular separation is reduced by the physician by closed reduction and then the tension on the tension member is adjusted to maintain the reduction.

Abstract: A compact image sensor package for use in an endoscope or borescope in which a lens system, a solid state image sensor and a circuit board are mounted in tandem within a cylindrical sealed housing. The assembly is positioned within the viewing head of the instrument so that an image of a given target is recorded on the sensor and an electrical output signal indicative of the image data is transmitted out of the package via either an optical or electrical transmission line.

Abstract: A regenerator unit arranged for mounting in the flow circuit carrying a refrigerant (helium gas) between stages of a two-stage Gifford-McMahon cryorefrigerator. The unit is housed in a sleeve extending between the expansion chamber of the first stage and the low temperature heat exchanger. A locking mechanism both suspends and seals the regenerator within the sleeve so that the regenerator cannot move either axially or radially and refrigerant cannot bypass the unit. The locking mechanism makes assembling and disassembling the unit in the refrigerator readily simple.

Abstract: A single-ended power assisted rack and pinion steering gear comprising a housing defining a cylinder, double-acting piston means reciprocable within said cylinder, said piston means including a piston rod one end of which is connectable to a wheel lever of a steerable road wheel of a vehicle to impart steering thereto, a pinion connectable to the steering control of a vehicle, a toothed rack one end of which is pivotally connected to the other end of the piston rod and the other end of which is free, means resiliently urging the toothed rack into meshing engagement with the pinion, and valve means associated with the pinion for directing fluid under pressure to one side or the other of the double acting piston means.

Abstract: A floor brush comprising an elongated handle and a brush assembly connected to one end of the handle, the brush assembly consisting of a unitary brush block in which the brush fibers are set. The brush block is formed with an outwardly extending socket projection that has a relatively long tapered passage the inner end of which communicates with a shorter threaded passage of uniform diameter. An end of the handle is received in the socket projection and has a tapered portion conforming to the tapered socket passage and a threaded portion that mates with the threaded socket passage. When the threaded portions of the handle and socket projection are engaged, they operate to draw the conforming tapered portions thereof into close engagement with one another whereby the stresses in this area of the floor brush are uniformly distributed over a relatively large area.

Abstract: An adjustable, disposable suction device that is particularly adapted for medical use. The device is used for removing excess blood or body fluids from an open incision during surgery and is constructed so that it can drain the fluids from a point source or from a larger general area. In the latter case the device can be adjusted to control how much fluid is removed in a given period of time. The device is essentially comprised of a handle, a rigid outer tube formed with an oblique bend and a coacting flexible inner tube. The outer tube is connected at one end to the handle and has a plurality of longitudinally spaced radial apertures adjacent its free end. The flexible inner tube is positioned with a sliding fit in the rigid tube. The inner tube is open at its outer or free end but is otherwise imperforate. With this arrangement, the inner tube can be moved longitudinally within the outer tube to block all of the outer tube apertures or selectively open some or all of them.

Abstract: A machine for generating electrical power having a mechanical oscillator arranged to drive the armature of a linear generator. The oscillator, in turn, is driven by an independent prime mover.

Abstract: A technique is described that permits direct and accurate evaluation of a thin film conductor's reliability which requires only a few hours to carry out. The technique involves a temperature ramp procedure which dynamically exposes a conductor operating under constant current stress to a linear (in time) rise in temperature. Changes in resistivity of the conductor provides kinetic data that is directly related to both the electromigration process and the reliability of the device.

Abstract: A releasable lock mechanism for securing a spool of wire in its supporting cradle in a tubular type wire stranding machine. The mechanism is both positive in action and easy to operate and includes for each end of the spool shaft a generally sector shaped locking member that is movable into and out of a position overlying the end of the shaft. When the locking member is moved into its locking position overlying the end of the spool shaft, it is positively yet releasably held in this position by coacting detent means on the member and cradle side rail.