Abstract: A mobile vehicle capable of stabilized observation of topographic features for land surveying is provided. The vehicle is adapted to convert to a stabilized observation platform by the use of stabilizing means, such as swing and lift apparatus mounted on the rear of the vehicle. Observation of topographic features is provided by mounting surveying apparatus, such as a digital theodolites, on gimbaled apparatus employing two axles which in turn is supported by extensible means to elevate the surveying apparatus above the roof of the vehicle. Means for raising a portion of the vehicle's roof to accommodate the elevated surveying apparatus is also provided. Computation may be accomplished in the field using a suitable computer powered by a suitable power supply. The computer may also be used to control the various stabilizing, gimbaled and extensible means.

Abstract: A toy doll (10), in particular, a toy bear, is provided with a bashful demeanor. The demeanor is enhanced by further providing the bear with apparatus for simulating blushing. The blushing effect is achieved by employing a face plate (12) which includes at least the cheek portions of the face, is tinted red, and transmits light. Illumination (24) is provided by lamps (24a, 24b) behind the face plate. The lamps are activated by a power source (18), such as at least one battery. A variable resistor (38) controls the amount of power to the lamps. The variable resistor is activated by pressing in on the back area (40) and/or the abdominal area (16); the greater the pressure, the more current supplied to the lamps and hence the greater the intensity of light.

Abstract: A portable vacuum device for carrying out in situ bonding processes wherein the device is capable of encompassing a work site area, creating a vacuum thereabout thereby permitting the patching and repair of the workpiece through a heat and pressure process. Also disclosed is a unique process using the device of invention.

Abstract: This invention relates, in one embodiment, to a refuse handling device having an elongated frustro-conical body of uniform octagonal cross-section with a loading opening and a spaced discharge opening. There is disclosed a compactor having a two-part compacting platen adapted to guide refuse entering the body through the upper loading opening into a position to be acted upon by the lower part of the compacting platen and capable of longitudinal movement within the body. The body is pivotally mounted on a chassis and is capable of pivoting upwardly away from the chassis to dump refuse contained in the body out through the discharge opening. An alternate embodiment of the invention in a side loading refuse handling device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An inexpensive, disposable sanitary cover for telephones, comprising a sleeve-like member adapted to receive and retain therein a telephone handset, and wherein a cord-encasing member is also provided to encase a telephone cord. A generally conformable base-encasing member adapted to encase and seal a telephone base member from direct contact with a telephone user is also provided for.

Abstract: A piercing valve comprises upper and lower blocks having, respectively, lower and upper mating surfaces. Each mating surface has a positionally corresponding generally linear groove extending thereacross. The upper block has a cylindrical bore extending vertically therethrough and intersecting the grooved lower surface thereof. An upper bore section is adapted for receiving screw threads, with the topmost section of the bore having a diameter less than that of the threaded upper section thereof; the lower section of the bore is of a diameter larger than that of the upper section. The upper block further has an access port extending therethrough and intersecting the bore along the lower section thereof, a cylindrical piercing needle, and a cylindrical unitary seal.

Abstract: A turbocharged engine is provided with a turbine housing which has an inlet, an outlet located radially interiorally from the inlet, a centrally located turbine wheel cavity, and an internal scroll passageway which diminishes in cross section as it leads from the inlet around the turbine wheel cavity. The scroll passageway means is bifurcated from the inlet through an arc of between 180.degree. and 300.degree. to divide the incoming exhaust gas from different sets of cylinders of an internal combustion engine into identical, but separate, flow paths to minimize feedback of pulsations of exhaust gases from one set of cylinders to the other. The separate flow paths within the turbine housing are combined into a single flow pathway near the end of the scroll passageway, and a single wastegate valve is in communication with the single flow pathway.

Abstract: An ear stud implacement system that embodies a guntype stud setting member wherein sterility in high hygiene conditions are maintained in the piercing of ears and the setting of studs or posts thereinto in secure relationship with the back clasp or nut of the stud or post. The improved system utilizes a stud gun having the components that come in contact with the earlobe and the like, that are disposable such that germs or even disease are not transmitted through the stud gun components from one person's ears to another's.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for functionally balancing the structure of a human mouth. With the method and apparatus of the invention, a pressure equalizing member is utilized wherein an occlusal surface of the posterior teeth of one jaw or denture are covered by a layer of a moldable substance that quickly cures to a hardened shape retaining form. The patient in whose mouth the moldable substance has been placed chews against the resistance offered by the pressure equilizing member so as to engrave the patient's chewing pattern on the opposed occlusal surface of the soft moldable layer. The pressure equalizing member is then removed from the patient's denture and a gap in the occlusal surface is filled with a moldable substance which after hardening overcomes prior art deficiencies to which the invention relates.

Abstract: A catheter holder system particularly useful for the stabilization of medical tubes and the like, particularly useful for association with ostomy receptacles. The catheter holder comprises a molded, conformable plastic member much in the configuration of a funnel or the like having a planar, annular or base portion wherein the member is of semi-rigid, upstanding construction whereby the extreme terminus of the funnel portion terminates in a tip portion which is easily separable in order to accommodate and receive various size medical tubing therethrough in order to maintain the tubing in a secure and stable position relative to the patient with which the tubing is utilized. In most instances the tubing will comprise a catheter which may be passed through the funnel portion of the member and snugly retained by friction fit therein.