Abstract: A therapeutic composition derived from a pre-activated photoactive compound and a conveyor for destroying tumor or other pathogenic biological contaminants infecting animal body tissues. The conveyor can either be a matrix support or an antibody. The activation of the photoactive compound to produce the pre-activated photoactive compound is carried out by the use of an activating agent. The pre-activated photoactive compound retains its therapeutic activity subsequent to activation. A method for preparing such a therapeutic composition is disclosed. Methods for treating animal body tissue, either outside the body or inside the body, infected with tumors or other pathogenic biological contaminants are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for evaluating substantially pure phasic-type neutronal activity associated with a specific pattern of pupil diameter variation comprisesmeans for repeatedly measuring pupil diameter and for outputting signals representing the measurements; andmeans operatively connected to the pupil diameter measuring means for evaluating a pattern of pupil diameter variation in response to the presentation to a subject's eye of at least two images capable of eliciting a substantially pure phasic-type neuronal response.

Abstract: A pre-activated therapeutic agent derived from a photoactive compound for destroying tumor or other pathogenic biological contaminants infecting animal body tissues. The activation of the photoactive compound is carried out prior to the photoactive compound is being brought into contact with the tissue to be treated. The resultant pre-activated therapeutic agent, or mixture, retains its therapeutic activity subsequent to activation. A method for preparing such a pre-activated therapeutic agent is disclosed. Methods for treating animal body tissue, either outside the body or inside the body, infected with tumors or other pathogenic biological contaminants are disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating hot combustion gases and steam including a piston block with a piston reciprocally mounted in a bore therethrough having solenoids and sensors for selectively introducing hydraulic fluid into the bore on the first side of the piston to move the piston. Inlets and sensors for selectively introducing air and fuel into the combustion chamber comprising a portion of the bore and to initiate combustion are also provided. The hydraulic fluid used to move the piston is introduced into the bore in a discharge chamber in the bore on the second side of the piston, vaporized and exhausted into a well through an exhaust valve. The exhaust valve is biased toward the closed position by a pneumatic cylinder which resists the force of combustion.

Abstract: A trap comprising first and second arms, a bait for holding the first and second arms in a first open position, torsion springs for biasing the first and second arms toward a second closed position, and jaws formed in the first and second arms for engaging the body of an animal when the bait is broken. A method for constructing the trap is provided, and a method for trapping animals is also provided.

Abstract: A dual-filament light bulb with associated adapter apparatus which uses photovoltaic cells mounted within the light bulb to charge a battery which powers one of the filaments. The adapter apparatus is designed to mount in an ordinary light socket which provides external current to the other filament. The adapter apparatus includes circuitry which alternately switches from the filament powered by the battery to the filament powered by external current in a manner which reduces the amount of electricity needed to produce a given amount of light.

Abstract: A heat exchange system for cooling and/or heating the patient support surface of an inflatable support appliance such as a low air loss bed is disclosed. Tubing and bladders carrying a circulating heat exchange medium is used to locally heat or cool the air within the inflatable cushion, transferring heat to or away from the patient supporting surface. Specially designed cushions with pouches for hold the bladders in close proximity to the supporting surface without compromising the uniform support characteristics of the low air loss bed.

Abstract: This invention provides a cart for positioning an individual's body on a toilet. It is particularly advantageous for transporting a handicapped person to such toilet and automatically aligning the handicapped person's body above the toilet. The cart has castors for easy rolling and also has guiding rollers that center the individual's body over the toilet when the cart is rolled backwardly over the toilet. The invention also incorporates a pneumatic system for raising the individual's body above the height of the toilet's seat when the body is pushed over the toilet and for, subsequently, lowering the individual's body onto the toilet seat in a position that enables use of the toilet by the individual.

Abstract: A game ball, particularly a golf ball, having a liquid core, in which some portion of the dissolved gases in the liquid are removed to decrease the compressability of the liquid core.

Abstract: An adjustable depth truss for a flying table comprised of an upper and lower chord held in spaced relationship to each other by diagonal supports attached by connectors received within holes spaced along the length of the chords. The connectors are selectively positionable in the holes to change the angle at which the diagonals are mounted to the chords, thereby varying the distance between the chords and adjusting the depth of the truss.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of reducing agglomeration of fluids consisting of the vigorous agitation of the liquid by a double opposed vortex nozzle and the passing of the liquid through a magnetic field. One of the opposed nozzles may have ozone gas forced through it for treating sewage. The apparatus and method may also be used to treat cooling tower water.

Abstract: A retractable cover for closing an opening in a substantially flat surface. The cover has particular application for closing the oil change pit in the floor of a vehicle service facility. The cover comprises a plurality of stacked flat members, each of the flat members being provided with a clasper for engaging the flat member which is stacked therebelow as well as a wheel for engaging a track for guiding the extension of flat members from a first, retracted position in which the flat members are stacked directly above each other to allow access to the opening to a second, extended position in which the flat members are stacked in staircase fashion to cover the opening. Each of the flat members is provided with a stop for engaging the flat member stacked therebelow to retain the flat members in engagement with each other when extended to the second position.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for removing fluid from a well. The apparatus is mobile, and includes a power winch mounted on a mobile support means with a cable attached to the winch. A constant tension maintaining unit is connected to the winch to maintain relatively constant tension on the cable while the cable is wound off the power winch into the well, and a swab is mounted on the free end of the cable. The swab is operable to lift the fluid out of the well when the cable is wound back onto the power winch. Also included is a means in fluid connection with the well operable to receive the fluid lifted out of the well by the swab. Also provided is a swab bar for use in removing fluid from a well and a device for effecting a seal with the well head.

Abstract: A drainhole strainer plug comprising a raised central grating member, a concentric recessed trickle-down member, and a plug.

Abstract: A method of ventilating an air breathing animal at a high frequency. A flow of gas is supplied to the first side of a piston mounted within a housing while the flow of gas out of the housing is restricted to elevate the pressure on the first side of the piston. A flow of gas is also supplied to the second side of the piston, which is connected to an air breathing animal, while the piston is alternately moved back and forth within the housing at a selected frequency, amplitude and period, thereby alternately forcing gas into and drawing gas out of the animal. The flow of gas out of the animal is also restricted to elevate the pressure on the second side of the piston. The flow of gas to the first side of the piston both cools the piston and housing and helps to equalize the pressures on both sides of the piston, helping to insure accurate conversion of the mechanical movement of the piston into a pressure wave in the gas on the second side of the piston.

Abstract: An electromagnetic clutch apparatus for providing a reversible mechanical linkage between a driving motor and its mechanical load and which is particularly well suited for use as part of an electrically actuatable automotive cruise control system. The apparatus is inherently self-disengaging, thereby limiting the maximum mechanical load against which the driving motor may operate. The apparatus is designed to be placed between the final output gear of a gear train and the engine throttle and yet overcomes the problems associated with such a placement because the mechanical torque which the clutch is designed to transmit is not directly related to the electromagnetic force required to keep the clutch engaged.

Abstract: A self-contained, solar powered unit predominately used for watering livestock. Fundamentally, the preferred embodiment of the unit is an integrated combination which utilizes a solar collecting panel to generate electricity for powering a fluid pump that pumps fluid into a reservoir tank. The reservoir tank, further, supplies fluid to an adjoined watering trough for access by livestock. The unit is simple, compact, and thus, highly portable while its operation is economical and requires little maintenance.

Abstract: A liquid concentrate dispensing apparatus having a removable and refillable concentrate tank with sensors connected therewith flush with the inside wall of the tank to facilitate cleaning. The sensors comprise detectors which include an electrically conductive housing, one wall of the housing is substantially flush with the inside wall of the tank. Spring biased detent members on the outside of the tank releasably connect the detectors with the dispensing apparatus when the tank is inserted to a preselected position. The tank is provided with two such sensors, one is located in the sidewall and the other is located in the bottom wall. When the tank is inserted into the dispensing apparatus, the spring biased detent members engage contacts on the apparatus. A current passes between the detectors on the sidewall and bottom wall when both are covered by liquid concentrate.

Abstract: The invention is to an apparatus for applying traction to an immobilized patient undergoing oscillatory therapy. The support means for weights has a portion on an oscillating support platform of the bed and part stationary beyond the oscillating portion with a cable contained partially within a conduit thereinbetween offset from the longitudinal center line of oscillating patient support.