Abstract: 1. Container, especially drinking cup, and process for producing it. 2.1. Drinking cups (20) in particular often have a cup body (21) made of plastic foam. The upper rim (25) of such drinking cups (20) makes drinking more difficult. 2.2. The drinking cup (20) according to the invention possesses a collar (26) attached onto the upper rim (25) of the cup body (21) and made of a compact plastic. This provides a mouth roll which makes drinking easier and which gives the drinking cup (20) according to the invention the properties of drinking cups formed completely from more extensive compact materials. 3. The invention relates, above all, to rotationally symmetrical drinking cups (20) which are used for the dispensing of drinks from automatic machines or as inserts for reusable drinking-cup holders.

Abstract: A wound clotting device is disclosed comprising a clotting device for dispensing a clotting agent onto a selected location in a patient while being retained adjacent to that location, comprising a tube having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; means defining an inflation lumen in said tube extending between said proximal and distal end portions; inflatable retention means carried by said tube at said distal end portion for retaining said distal end at a selected location within the body of a living patient, said retention means being in fluid communication with said inflation lumen; means defining a second lumen in said tube extending between said proximal and distal end portions; means for receiving a quantity of clotting agent located within said second lumen; and means disposed within said second lumen for dispensing said clotting agent from said distal end of said second lumen to deposit said clotting agent at said selected location within a patient.

Abstract: A wheelchair back system provides height adjustability of the back for the user, a lumbar support and bolsters for the back, as well as adjustment of the tilt of the back. The back system is removably affixed to the wheelchair by a pair of vertical channels adapted to partially encircle the vertical wheelchair posts, brackets affixed to the wheelchair posts, and straps which engage the brackets. A twist lock may be used to secure the straps in the brackets.

Abstract: A coreless filter cartridge, and apparatus for adapting a filter housing to support such coreless filter cartridges. A coreless filter cartridge has an elongate array of filtering material which defines an interior cavity. The array is surrounded by a sheath of perforated paper. The ends of the array and sheath are embedded into polyurethane end-caps. The filter housing is adapted to accept coreless filter cartridges by adding a rigid, perforated standpipe that uses a bushing to fit over a housing fluid egress spud. The coreless filter cartridge is placed over the standpipe and secured in place by a retaining spider or by the housing cover, which exerts bias via a compression spring and compression cup. Gaskets on each end-cap prevent fluid by-pass and a stand-off cup is located near the base of the standpipe to provide a surface against which the end-cap gasket can seat.

Abstract: A process of separating materials is disclosed which comprises contacting a solid material with a fluid at an elevated pressure within a defined space, forming a fluid mixture of said fluid and a component of the solid material at the elevated pressure, separating the fluid mixture from the insoluble portion of the solid material at the elevated pressure and discharging the fluid mixture, as a mass, from a defined space, while simultaneously reducing the volume of the defined space at a rate sufficient to maintain the elevated pressure during the discharge step. Optionally, the insoluble portion of the solid material may be compacted during the separation step. The solid material may be selected from animal, vegetable, and mineral sources and the fluid may be selected from CO.sub.2 and other gases or liquids. Apparatus for carrying out the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A plastic contact material is disclosed for the treatment of a liquid, comprising a plurality of strips made of a plastic material and wherein each of the strips has at least one tension element. A process is also disclosed for manufacturing a biological water treatment contact material made of a plurality of strips of a plastics material, which process comprises providing at least one strand at an elevated temperature, and applying the strand to a strip of plastic material while the strand is still at said elevated temperature.

Abstract: A refractory coating composition, adapted to be applied to a substrate by spraying or gunning, comprising:from about 25 to about 40% by weight alumina;from about 15 to about 25% by weight ceramic fiber;from about 40 to about 60% by weight colloidal silica; andsufficient water to form an aqueous suspension thereof.

Abstract: A wheelchair back system is disclosed having a bolster with an improved mounting means. The bolster has a rear surface which is positioned on a lateral portion of the wheelchair back. A strap attached to the front surface of the bolster extends to and engages the front surface of the back, toward the center of the back. The strap provides the bolster with enhanced resistance to lateral forces which may be applied to the bolster during the use of the wheelchair.

Abstract: A coupling piece for releasably connecting corner fittings of adjacent containers, especially of containers stacked on top of one another on board of ships. The coupling piece includes a single-piece housing, having a locking bolt which is rotatable to different positions by an actuating device being mounted in the housing in a longitudinally shiftable manner. The single-piece housing is provided with a passage, through which an appropriately formed cross-bar of the locking bolt can be pushed while being in an assembly position.

Abstract: A multi-tractor shuttle printer having an array of moveable tractors such that a selected tractor and form can be shuttled into, and out of, position for printing. A drive motor is linked via cable to the tractors to shuttle them into and out of position. Guide plates located on each side of the array of tractors have guide slots into which a guide rod from each tractor fits. Movement through the path of the guide slots is controlled by a pair of flippers located in each guide plate. When a tractor is driven to the engaged position, it engages a main drive gear which controls transportation of a continuous form through the engaged tractor into the printer.

Abstract: A chicken breading machine including a basket, with a mesh bottom, which is adapted to be rocked while holding floured chicken pieces. The mesh bottom of the basket allows loose flour and cracks to fall from the basket. The basket includes at least one tumble bar positioned at or near the bottom of the basket to cause chicken to tumble as the basket is rocked. A rocking device is adapted to rock the basket. A sifting device can be removably positioned below the basket. The sifting device contains a screen to retain cracks and permit flour to sift through the screen so that the flour can be reused without having to manually sift the flour from the cracks.

Abstract: A wound clotting device is disclosed comprising a clotting device for dispensing a clotting agent onto a selected location in a patient while being retained adjacent to that location, comprising a tube having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; means defining an inflation lumen in said tube extending between said proximal and distal end portions; inflatable retention means carried by said tube at said distal end portion for retaining said distal end at a selected location within the body of a living patient, said retention means being in fluid communication with said inflation lumen; means defining a second lumen in said tube extending between said proximal and distal end portions; means for receiving a quantity of clotting agent located within said second lumen; and means disposed within said second lumen for dispensing said clotting agent from said distal end of said second lumen to deposit said clotting agent at said selected location within a patient.

Abstract: A voltage reference generated for an integrated circuit which produces a source of reference voltage which is self-compensated for variations in operating voltage (V.sub.cc) or in transistor threshold voltages (V.sub.T). The circuit uses a voltage divider coupled between V.sub.cc and ground and has first and second FET transistors. A faced control circuit is coupled to control the conductivity of the first transistor, and the second control circuit is coupled to control the conductivity of the second transistor. The first control circuit produces a control voltage which varies as a function of variations in V.sub.cc, while the second control circuit also provides a control voltage wherein variations are a function of variations in V.sub.cc, but in an opposite direction. Hence, the second control voltage is configured so that variations in V.sub.cc cause the second transistor to compensate for changes in operation of the first transistor, so that the reference voltage remains substantially constant.

Abstract: A plastic contact material is disclosed for the treatment of a liquid, comprising a plurality of strips made of a plastic material and wherein each of the strips has at least one tension element. A process is also disclosed for manufacturing a biological water treatment contact material made of a plurality of strips of a plastics material, which process comprises providing at least one strand at an elevated temperature, and applying the strand to a strip of plastic material while the strand is still at said elevated temperature.

Abstract: A torque-limiting clutch brake having an inner collar which splines to a transmission gearbox input shaft and including a pair of depressions along its outer edge. A torque-limiting intermediate coupling detent member and spacer ring are disposed around the inner collar. Two resilient detents from the coupling member retainingly engage the depressions of the inner collar within a predetermined limit of torque. Two covers, each having a friction facing on their outer surfaces, house the inner collar, coupling member, and spacer ring, and positively engage the coupling member. An assembly clamp ring fits around the two housing covers and secures the assembly together. The inner collar, coupling member, spacer ring, housing covers, and assembly clamp ring each are made up of two separable semi-circular sections to facilitate removal and installation of the clutch brake without lowering and disassembling the vehicle transmission.

Abstract: A roof covering or wall covering for a building or the like comprising a supporting layer having open channels, preferably made of corrugated metal sheet. Encasing structures, filled with a fire-retarding substance, are located in the channels of the supporting layer. The fire-retarding substance is a thickened liquid. Since the liquid is thickened, it cannot escape or can escape only very slowly from leaky points in the supporting layer in the event of fire. This ensures an evaporation of the fire-retarding liquid to remove the thermoenergy produced during the fire.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a composition of natural antioudants comprising tocopherol, ascorbic acid, citric acid and phospholepeds which are useful in oxidation of oils.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wheelchair seat system which may be adapted to fit virtually any wheelchair frame and provides a high degree of adjustability in order to fit virtually any user and to achieve various therapeutically significant functions. Specifically, the wheelchair seat system of the present invention provides a seat which may be raised or lowered, pitched forwardly or rearwardly, rolled to one side or the other, and slide forward or backward to accommodate the wheelchair user's needs. Further, the seat system of the present invention provides for ready adjustments, and, at the same time, provides for easy disengagement and set-up of the seat system when it is desired to fold up the wheelchair for transport or storage.

Abstract: A disposable unitary jet injector cartridge, filled with a medicament to be injected, includes an interrupted flange and collar adapted to releaseably affix the cartridge to a jet injector gun. When the gun is fired, a predetermined amount of medicament is injected from the sterile end of the cartridge without the need to sterilize either the gun or other portions of the cartridge. The cartridge is particularly useful for the self-administration of drugs and medicines by a patient.

Abstract: A lifter for emptying a container into a cavity of a vehicle. The lifter has a first plate pivotally connected to the vehicle, and a second plate extending at an angle from the first plate. The lifter has a third plate slidably mounted on the second plate, with the third plate having a pair of hooks to grasp bars on the container. The lifter moves between a first lower position beneath the truck to a second upper position with the container located above the cavity to empty the container into the cavity.