Abstract: An energy transfer and air purifying device is provided, comprising a liquid bath, means for containing the liquid bath, the means including at least one opening therein, exhaust means in fluid communication with the liquid bath, the exhaust means partially extending into the liquid bath and defining a fluid space between the containing means and the exhaust means, the exhaust means also including an outlet means, guide means associated with the exhaust means for guiding contaminated gas to the fluid space, the guide means including an upper limiting member, and a pressure-differential means associated with the liquid bath for changing the fluid level of the bath for forcing a contaminated gas through the liquid bath and the exhaust means, wherein the liquid bath interacts with the contaminated gas in a heat exchanging and scrubbing relation.

Abstract: A bipolar battery is provided which comprises at least two battery cells, said battery cells each comprising a plurality of electrodes, said electrodes comprising at least two cellular end plate electrodes and at least two interstitially located single pole electrodes, a continuous, sheet-like insulator located in alternating, woven disposition within each of said cells between all adjacent electrodes to provide electrical separation thereof, wherein the end plate electrodes of adjacent cells are of opposite polarity and comprise a single, bipolar electrode, and all of said electrodes are adapted to conduct current internally between each other and said cells.

Abstract: A liquid container is provided with paired variable resistors fluidly connected to the container at opposite ends of the bottom thereof. The resistors are electrically interconnected in series, and the output comprising the sum of the resistances is directly received by an electric current-responsive measuring device. Each of the resistors is weight-responsive and varies individually according to local liquid depth, however, the total resistance for a particular quantity of liquid in the container is always constant. The indicator of the present invention is particularly useful for measuring liquid content in containers subject to movement and change in attitude, such as, for example, gasoline tanks in motor vehicles.

Abstract: A necktie molding device, comprising a longitudinally tapered, elongated, hollow member for forming a knot-like appearance in a necktie to be worn by a person. The necktie molding device also includes an extended base member.

Abstract: A fishing line release device is disclosed which can be constructed for use with both outrigger and flatline fishing gear. The release device comprises a release housing comprising an axially adjustable spool and a line securing hook rotatably mounted thereon. The spool comprises paired shell members having central hubs to accept a threaded adjustment shaft. Rod-like stop members project inwardly from opposing shell members into spaced-apart circumferential disposition, and releasably hold the hook in a line engaging position in cooperation with a peripheral recess defined by the shell members.

Abstract: A combination hand washer and back scrubber, comprising an elongated strip of fabric, having two lateral edges, transverse, expansible strips attached to a first side of said fabric strip, each transverse strip extending substantially the entire width of said fabric strip, said transverse, expansible strips including sponge strips and abrasive strips aligned on said first side in an alternating manner, a water absorbent strip attached to an opposite second side of said fabric strip, said water absorbent strip being non-abrasive to skin, and a transverse elastic hand strap of elongated dimension, attached at opposite ends to said respective lateral edges of said fabric strip at approximately the midpoints thereof to form a loop for retaining said fabric strip in a folded position and for allowing the hand of a person to fit within said loop to use said combination hand washer and back scrubber as a wash cloth.

Abstract: A hinged cover carton formed from a sheet blank section comprising: a cover means, the cover means comprising a top panel and a side wall integrally attached thereto, the side wall extending the entire perimeter of the top panel. The hinged cover carton also comprises a base assembly including a base section having a raised, beveled area along a portion thereof, the base section being hingably attached to the side wall of the cover means. Additionally, a guide means is attached along a portion thereof to the beveled area, and attached along an opposing portion thereof to the inside of the cover means, wherein the guide means is adapted to alternatively urge the cover means towards a closed and opened position and retain the cover means in a plurality of partially opened positions when said cover means is at an appropriate angular position with respect to the base assembly.

Abstract: A plasticizer is disclosed which comprises di-tertiary-octyl-diphenyloxide possessing a viscosity in the range of from about 1000 to 2100 centistokes. The plasticizer of the present invention is advantageously employed in film-forming cellulosic derivatives such as ethylcellulose which may be molded by extrusion. A method of synthesizing the plasticizer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for use in staining biological samples such as blood smears which comprises a stain component and a buffer component, said components prepared in separate solutions, wherein each of said solutions contains a small quantity of a polyethylene oxide adduct of a long-chain, saturated aliphatic ether non-ionic surfactant. The surfactant is added to each component after the preparation of its respective solution. The composition is particularly useful in automated slide staining machines.

Abstract: A phantom coil cover comprising a coil housing having at least one opening at the bottom thereof, ignition coils disposed within the housing comprising a high voltage terminal and two low voltage terminals, and a coil housing cover secured to the top end of the coil housing, the housing cover comprising a high voltage terminal connector which is releasably attached to the high voltage terminal of the coils and two phantom low voltage terminals not connected to the coils.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable, erectile, collapsible storage bin for flowable dry materials, the bin being formed of a flexible, moisture-proof membrane which, when inflated, defines a closed volume having openings for both in-flow and out-flow of material. Said membrane exhibits a conical portion in which said in-flow opening occupies the apex of said cone. There is thus provided a plurality of rigid poles having a height of between two and eight feet, each pole disposed normally to the plane of the ground, each pole equidistantly disposed from each adjacent pole in a circle defined by one radius from the axis of symmetry of said cone. The poles are secured exteriorly to said membrane in order to form thereof an essentially polygonal surface normal to the plane of the ground.

Abstract: An eyepiece for use in conjunction with a viewfinder of a camera including a tube, prescription lens adapted to be held in the tube by a flexible ring, a rubber eye rim attached to the tube and means for attaching the tube to a camera viewfinder.

Abstract: A tool assembly for forming internal threads on the interior surfaces of tubular structures which comprises a substantially cylindrical tool holder defining circumferentially about one end thereof, a plurality of disc-shaped forming edges, said tool holder adapted for rotational contact with a tubular workpiece, a rotating means located in operative contact with said tool holder, said rotating means situated for longitudinal reciprocation along an inclined track, a workpiece securement means comprising opposed clamps or the like located on a base structure and adapted to secure said workpiece in axial alignment with said tool holder, and a track comprising paired track members or rails associated with said workpiece securement means, wherein said securement means and said track are inclined with respect to the horizontal whereby said workpiece is apically situated with respect to said track to enable said tool holder to traverse the interior of said workpiece while moving on said track.

Abstract: A device particularly adapted for the painting of flagpoles including a sponge brush circumferentially disposed about a flagpole to be painted; elevation means for the selectable advancement of said sponge brush up and down the pole to be painted; and paint containing means abuttingly disposed to said sponge brush, said container means serving to hold a supply of paint, said container means including a multiplicity of holes through which the paint may flow into said sponge brush; and tension means whereby the pressure of said sponge brush against the pole may be selectably controlled.

Abstract: A hydrophilic polyurethane foam for use in a catamenial device such as a tampon is disclosed which can be compressed to less than about 50 percent of its original dry volume, stored in such condition for an extended period of time, and later rapidly re-expanded to at least its dry volume. Prior to compression, the foam is impregnated with a solid inorganic release agent, which is located within the cells of the foam and maintains the separation of the cell walls. Adherence of contiguous cell walls is prevented and the rapid re-expansion of the foam upon contact with moisture or water is thereby facilitated.

Abstract: The present novel inventive method of grinding the raking surfaces of a blade of a circular saw includes the steps of positioning a rotating frustoconical grinding element in two-directional movable relationship to a fixed plane of reference such as a work bench; positioning the major plane of the circular saw in a position which will permit a tangential approach of the frustoconical grinding element to the raking surfaces of the blade; moving the grinding element into abutment with the raking surface of one tooth of the circular saw; pressing the outer surface of said rotating grinding element against said raking surface; utilizing manual pressure in order to obtain a concave surface having a progression of change of radius in which the tangent angle of said change of radius is between two and ten degrees and abrading said raking surface so as to form a concave configuration therein having a graduated depth terminating at a maximum of 1/32 of an inch measured in relation to lateral, radially directed leading

Abstract: A portable imprinter for transferring indicia from a printing plate to a document comprising a generally rectangular base adapted to support the document in printing disposition over the plate, a frame mounted on the base, a pair of longitudinally extended slots located on opposite sides of the base at its junction with the frame for insertion of the printing plate and the document, and an imprinting roller assembly comprising a generally rectangular reciprocable carriage movably mounted within said frame, a printing roller supported within a U-shaped bracket, said bracket pivotally retained within said carriage on the side thereof juxtaposed to said base, and a rectangular cover mounted on said carriage on the side thereof opposite said bracket, wherein said bracket is under spring bias, placing said roller in constant contact with said base. During the printing cycle, the bracket pivots into rigid abutment with the cover to provide printing tension to the roller.

Abstract: A catamenial device such as a tampon which comprises a segment of a rapidly re-expandable hydrophilic polymeric foam held in compression to less than 50 percent of its original dry volume and a constraining means holding said segment in compression which is adapted to provide lubrication for insertion of said segment into an animal's body cavity and to thereafter rapidly disintegrate, wherein said constraining means comprises a capsule prepared from a water-soluble alkylene oxide polymer such as poly (ethylene oxide). The devices of the present invention exhibit surprising lubricity and shelf-life, and are economically prepared.

Abstract: A catamenial device such as a tampon which comprises a segment of a rapidly reexpandable hydrophilic polymeric foam held in compression to less than 50 percent of its original dry volume and a constraining means holding said segment in compression which is adapted to provide lubrication for insertion of said segment into an animal's body cavity and to thereafter rapidly disintegrate, wherein said constraining means comprises a capsule possessing a plurality of perforations distributed about its surface to hasten disintegration. The devices of the present invention may be stored over an extended period of time without the difficulty of premature escape of the segment from the capsule.

Abstract: An animal collar having pre-formed compartments for securing therein tablets of vaporizable active substances, such as insecticides, deodorants, pesticides, germicides and the like. The design of the collar is such that the vapors therefrom are directed away from the fur of the animal.