Abstract: A fixed, removable dental implant having a precision cast support structure secured to the alveolar bone and a female supra structure conforming in shape to the precision cast support bar removably mounted and secured to the precision cast support bar, the supra structure having the acrylic prosthesis secured thereto, the precision cast support bar and female supra structure having conforming configurations achieved by electrical erosion methods to provide the patient with the confidence and security of a fixed dental prosthesis yet permitting the patient to remove the supra structure and acrylic prosthesis for cleaning without the necessity of a dental visit.

Abstract: A self-adjusting assembly for wheel bearings for an automotive vehicle in which the wheel of the vehicle is rotatably mounted on a spindle supported by an inner and outer wheel bearing, the self-adjusting assembly providing selective pressure on the outer wheel bearing to maintain its position by way of a threaded self-adjusting nut threadedly mounted onto the spindle or axle, a nonrotatable fixed washer mounted on the spindle, a biasing element positioned between the threaded self-adjusting nut and fixed washer, the biasing element engaging the self-adjusting nut and the fixed washer in order to provide inward pressure on the outer wheel bearing once the outer locking nut is secured to the spindle.

Abstract: A mixing valve nozzle for homogeneously mixing two fluid streams and dispensing a predetermined quantity of fluid into a container, the mixing valve having a housing with a centrally disposed valve stem, an inlet port, an outlet port and a second inlet port disposed therebetween, the valve stem having a mixing means rotatably secured thereto comprising a plurality of mixing plugs axially mounted on the valve stem, each mixing plug containing a plurality of nonaligned conduit passageways to homogeneously mix the fluid entering the mixing valve nozzle from the first inlet and the fluid entering the mixing valve from the second inlet, during the dispensing phase.

Abstract: A chair assembly adaptable for comfortably supporting the abdomen of a pregnant woman in a prone position, the chair having a first, second and third support frame, the third support frame adjustable with respect to the first and second support frame for rotation from a horizontal position to a substantially vertical position, the third support frame having an adjustable abdomen support longitudinally positioned between its ends for cooperation with cushions positioned on the first support frame and the third support frame in order to support the abdomen of a pregnant woman while she reclines in a prone position.

Abstract: A security apparatus for mounting on the interior side of a door and overlying the door to prevent the opening by intruders and characterized by its ability to absorb and transfer force utilized by potential intruders, the apparatus consisting of an elongate, rigid, arcuate crossbar mounted on brackets transversely across the door, the arcuate crossbar being positioned in either a concave or convex relationship to the door depending upon whether the door opened outwardly or inwardly, respectively, the crossbar communicating with the door and the adjacent walls to absorb and transfer force against the door to the adjoining walls.

Abstract: An image reader guide for hand-held image readers for the transfer of printed or textual matter to a data storage device whereby the hand-scanner is repeatedly, selectively aligned with the printed matter through the use of a U-shaped planar guide and planar template tray which interlock with each other to provide a manual guide for the use of the hand scanner in positioning the hand scanner over the printed matter for reading and transfer to the data storage source.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine of the piston and cylinder type is provided. The conventional cylinder head is replaced by a detachable head assembled from two hollowed out cylinder head components one of which (3a) is shown. The components when assembled provide a cavity (4) which is contoured so as to accommodate in gas-tight sealing with the walls thereof a rotor (5) having a pair of drums (7, 8) thereon, each drum (7, 8) has a rotor passage (7a, 8a) thereon so that when the rotor (5) is rotated (in a conventional manner), the rotor passages (7a, 8a) provide an uninterrupted conduit between the carburetor and the cylinder or the cylinder and the exhaust manifold during the induction stroke and the exhaust stroke respectively of the piston of one cylinder of the engine. Four pairs of drums are provided on the same rotor for use in a four cylinder, four stroke engine.

Abstract: A spherical rotary valve assembly for an internal combustion engine of the piston and cylinder type wherein the spherical rotary valve assembly is positioned within a split cylinder head having an upper and lower section, such when secured defines a cavity for a rotational shaft having mounted thereon, an intake drum and exhaust drum for each cylinder, the lower half of the split head cylinder head having positioned therein, the inlet port and outlet port for the cylinder, the split cylinder head having an intake passageway and an exhaust passageway in communication with the drum cavities in the split cylinder head, the rotation of the respective intake drum and exhaust drum within their respective cavities interrupting the respective flow of the fuel air mixture or the exhaust gases to or from the cylinder by means of passageways within the drums, the drums rotating within the cavities in a gas tight sealing rotation on an annular sealing means axially positioned about the inlet port and outlet port in the l

Abstract: A valve seal for a rotary valve assembly for use in internal combustion engines having rotary intake valves and rotary exhaust valves which have a spherical peripheral surface, the valve seal being of two-piece construction surrounding the intake or exhaust port and having an upper surface designed to contact the peripheral surface of the rotary valve, the two-piece construction defining a channel whereby compressed gases exert additional pressure on the seal enhancing the sealing contact between the seal and the valve.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dewatering material, the material having a certain degree of conductivity, the material being introduced into a pressure chamber and simultaneously being compressed as electrical energy is introduced into the material elevating the temperature and driving off the fluid or water in the form of steam through apertures in the pressure chamber, the residence time being a function of the conductivity of the material, the dimensions of the pressure chamber and the electrical energy and pressure directed on the material.

Abstract: A spherical rotary valve assembly for an internal combustion engine of the piston and cylinder type wherein the spherical rotary valve assembly is positioned within a split cylinder head having an upper and lower section, such when secured defines a cavity for a rotational shaft having mounted thereon, an intake drum and exhaust drum for each cylinder, the lower half of the split head cylinder head having positioned therein, the inlet port and outlet port for the cylinder, the split cylinder head having an intake passageway and an exhaust passageway in communication with the drum cavities in the split cylinder head, the rotation of the respective intake drum and exhaust drum within their respective cavities interrupting the respective flow of the fuel air mixture or the exhaust gases to or from the cylinder by means of passageways within the drums, the drums rotating within the cavities in a gas tight sealing rotation on an annular sealing means axially positioned about the inlet port and outlet port in the l

Abstract: An apparatus and process for the collection of airborne particulate matter in combination with a fluid, the airborne particulate matter and fluid being collected in a collection chamber under negative pressure, the collection chamber having a disposal bag complimentary secured within the chamber, the disposal bag having a fluid porous bottom, the collection chamber having a drain valve disposed at its lower most point, the disposal bag and collection chamber being subjected to either positive pressure or a vacuum at the drain valve to remove fluid from the collected particulate matter prior to disposal of the particulate matter.

Abstract: An improved rotary valve assembly for use in internal combustion engines involving a two-piece cylinder head accommodating rotary intake valves and rotary exhaust valves mounted on independent shafts, operating at one-quarter speed of the crankshaft rotation with each of the rotary intake valves and rotary exhaust valves having two passageways for the introduction and interruption of fuel/air mixture into the cylinder and the evacuation and interruption of evacuation of the spent gases from the cylinder, respectively, the lubrication of the rotary valve assembly being by a drip feed through a longitudinal conduit in each respective shaft and radial conduits in each respective shaft in registration with the bearing means supporting the shaft within the cylinder head.

Abstract: A container for accumulating newspapers for disposal, the container dimensions approximating the dimensions of a standard newspaper, the container having spools of cord or twine disposed within the container, the cord or twine positioned within a guide path across the support tray for the accumulated newspapers such that the weight of the accumulated newspapers causes the support tray to descend within the container automatically dispersing additional cord or twine such that when sufficient newspapers have been accumulated, the cord or twine from the spools is already dispersed in sufficient quantity to permit the operator to bundle the newspapers about their lateral circumference and longitudinal circumference and remove them from the container for disposal.

Abstract: A fixed, removable dental implant having a precision cast support structure secured to the alveolar bone and a female supra structure conforming in shape to the precision cast support bar removably mounted and secured to the precision cast support bar by means of a locking mechanism in cooperation with a series of guide pins, the supra structure having the acrylic prosthesis secured thereto, the precision cast support bar and female supra structure having conforming configurations achieved by electrical erosion methods to provide the patient with the confidence and security of a fixed dental prosthesis yet permitting the patient to remove the supra structure and acrylic prosthesis for cleaning without the necessity of a dental visit.

Abstract: An anti-theft tamper-proof lock valve for automobile applications for securing the fuel line or the hydraulic brake line to prevent theft having a manually-operated lock in communication with a slide valve positioned in the fluid line, the slide valve selectively movable from an open to a closed position, the slide valve locking in a closed position if the communication conduit between the lock and the valve is subject to tampering.

Abstract: An automated baking station for the transportation and sequencing of dough pieces from a forming station to an oven which comprises a series of conveyor belts and a sequencing hopper in order to automatically sequence and stagger multiple dough pieces produced in parallel at the forming station for alternate staggered dough pieces for feeding into the oven.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a carrier accessory for vans and automobiles which is adapted to be removably secured to a standard tow hitch and to provide sufficient ground clearance to allow simultaneous use of the tow hitch, the mounting assembly comprising a pair of mounting brackets slidably insertable and securable in the ends of the tow hitch, the mounting brackets having outwardly extending arms for receipt of a horizontal leg of the mounting frame for the carrier assembly, the horizontal legs slidably insertable and securable within the mounting brackets, these legs shaped so as to provide a frame platform for securing the carrier accessory.

Abstract: A matte box and filter assembly for a camera comprising a mounting frame secured to said camera and extending forwardly of the lens, said frame supporting a light shield for engaging the camera lens and a sunshade for shielding light entering the lens, a plurality of interchangeable filters selectively positioned between said light shield and sunshade, the plurality of filters rotatably interconnected with successive filters and individually, selectively slidable, perpendicular to the axis of the lens.

Abstract: A portable power driven horizontally reciprocating saw for cutting door jambs or door casings having a saw blade secured to an assembly plate which is slideably receivable in a second assembly plate mounted in a horizontal plane for the horizontal reciprocation of the saw blade.