Abstract: A method of growing jaw bone and the related guided-tissue regeneration plate support and fixation system employed in the method where an isolated and protected space free from tissue impingement, occlusal loading, chewing forces or muscular pressure is created between the periosteum and the jaw bone. This space is created by first placing either a dental implant or a guided-tissue regeneration plate support and fixation system tenting-type support screw into the jaw bone. The plate portion of the guided-tissue regeneration plate support and fixation system, preferably made out of titanium, is a two-piece structure including a first support plate component having a peripheral region and a generally open central portion and a fine mesh screen juxtaposed over the central portion of the support plate and fixed to the peripheral region thereof.

Abstract: An adaptor kit for mounting a stock on a firearm receiver having any one of a plurality of different configurations. The kit includes one or both of a rear stock and a fore-stock and a set of front and/or rear adaptors that enable the rear and/or fore-stock to be interchangeably mounted on the differently configured firearm receivers so that the mounted stock and receiver meets predetermined design parameters including finger pull, shoulder pull and drop parameters.

Abstract: This invention relates to a telecommunication control switching device (1) and method for controlling the power supply to an electrical device (8) through a telecommunication network (3). A device (1) of the present invention is connected between the telecommunication line (3) and a piece of telecommunication equipment, such as a telephone, as well as being connected between a mains supply (6) and an electrical appliance (8). The device (1) provides a switched mains outlet, and monitor given conditions in the telecommunications lines (3)/telecommunication equipment. The device (1), therefore, enables the electrical appliance (8) to automatically be switched on or off when those given conditions such as a ringing signal or off-hook situation in a telephone set, occur.

Abstract: A rheology-modified ink includes (1) an ink carrier, which is either aqueous-based or solvent-based, (2) an organic pigment, which is preferably an azo pigment of the type generally used with an aqueous-based ink carrier, and (3) a flow-modifier, which is a metal salt of either an aromatic carboxylic acid or an aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acid. Addition of the flow-modifier (also called a rheology-modifier) improves the dispersion of pigment within the aqueous-based carrier thereby improving the flow characteristic of the ink. Also disclosed is a pigment including a flow-modifier and a rheology-modified paint.

Abstract: A molten metal pumping device is disclosed that comprises a pump base including at least one input port, a pump chamber, and a discharge leading to an output port. A rotor is retained within the chamber and is connected to a rotor shaft. The device further includes a superstructure attached to and positioned above the pump housing, a motor on the superstructure, a drive shaft connected to the motor and a coupling connecting the drive shaft to the rotor shaft. The rotor extends beyond the input port to deflect solid particles thereby reducing jams and preferably is a dual-flow rotor, directing molten metal both into the chamber and out through the discharge. The coupling is flexible and has two coupling members with a flexible disc disposed therebetween. Another aspect of the invention is a housing for a transfer pump that includes a discharge leading to an output port and a button adaptor extending from the discharge.

Abstract: A heat recovery and pollution abatement process with stackless operation for removing the products of combustion from hot boiler flue gas (45) comprising the steps of passing said hot boiler flue gas through a cloud of steam or mist (46), cooling the hot moist flue gas and recovering the heat therefrom (47), passing the partly cooled hot moist flue gas through a second cloud of mist comprised of cold water to total saturation (48), collecting the resulting stream of acid water, forcing the treated flue gas, mixing the treated flue gas with outside air, directing the forced treated air to atmosphere, shutting off the process in the absence of boiler flue gas.

Abstract: A molten metal pumping device is disclosed that comprises a pump base including at least one input port, a pump chamber, a chamber wall, and a discharge leading to an output port. A rotor is retained within the chamber and is connected to a rotor shaft. The device further includes a superstructure attached to and positioned above the pump housing, a motor on the superstructure, a drive shaft connected to the motor and a coupling connecting the drive shaft to the rotor shaft. The rotor is a dual-flow (or mixed-flow) rotor, directing molten metal both into the chamber and towards the chamber wall, where it ultimately exits the chamber through the discharge. The dual-flow rotor can also be used with a scrap melter.

Abstract: An apparatus that permits a rotatable wing to be operated in three modes: a first orientation mode, a second orientation mode, and a mode in which the wing rotates (called the rotating mode). The apparatus permits the wing to be stowed and used in both fixed-wing flight and rotary wing flight. The apparatus may be a component of an aircraft capable of fixed-wing flight with a fuselage oriented generally in the direction of flight. In the first orientation mode, the wing is generally parallel to the orientation of the fuselage, providing a relatively compact stowage configuration. In the second orientation mode, the wing is generally perpendicular to the orientation of the fuselage. The first orientation mode thus facilitates stowage of the wing during stowed flight of such an aircraft under power of a host aircraft, the second orientation mode facilitates fixed-wing flight, and the rotating mode facilitates rotating-wing flight. The wing may be started into auto-driven (i.e.

Abstract: A method of growing jaw bone and the related guided-tissue regeneration plate support and fixation system employed in the method where an isolated and protected space free from tissue impingement, occlusal loading, chewing forces or muscular pressure is created between the periosteum and the jaw bone. This space is created by first placing either a dental implant or a guided-tissue regeneration plate support and fixation system tenting-type support screw into the jaw bone. The plate portion of the guided-tissue regeneration plate support and fixation system, preferably made out of titanium, is a two-piece structure including a first support plate component having a peripheral region and a generally open central portion and a fine mesh screen juxtaposed over the central portion of the support plate and fixed to the peripheral region thereof.

Abstract: A process of making a composite vessel with superior mechanical and aesthetic characteristics includes the steps of: A) preforming a composite thermoplastic shell (e.g., by winding a commingled roving of fiberglass and a thermoplastic material onto a thermoplastic liner) having an opening for access to the interior; B) placing the shell (which may optionally be preheated) into a mold (which itself may optionally be preheated); C) introducing an inflatable bag containing a heater into the shell through the opening; D) heating the inflatable bag to a temperature which is sufficient to render the shell fluid while pressurizing the interior of the inflatable bag; E) continuing step D) until the shell forms against the interior walls of the mold; F) allowing the formed composite vessel to cool; G) removing the inflatable bag; and H) removing the formed composite vessel from the mold.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for making vascular prostheses from ePTFE said prostheses having a diameter which is larger, and a wall thickness which is smaller than previously achievable using ram extrusion techniques. The method consists of extruding a PTFE tube, finish processing the tube into an ePTFE tube, laterally dilating it by expansion in incremental steps, calendering the tube after each dilating step, while the tube is being maintained at an elevated temperature. Once the tube is dilated it can be sintered with another tube to form a laminate. Alternatively, a wire stent may be joined with one or more tubes, thereby biasing the laminate to a cylindrical configuration.

Abstract: A device for disposing a radially self-expanding endoprosthesis in a body lumen. The implantation device includes an elongated catheter having a distal end and an outer surface over which the endoprosthesis is placed a sheath disposed to releasably surround at least a portion of the endoprosthesis, holding the endoprosthesis on the catheter in a radially contracted state, and a flexible elongation release element cooperating with the sheath. The sheath is released, permitting the surrounded portion of the endoprosthesis to expand, by axial withdrawal of the release element.

Abstract: A crystal growth inhibitor for azo pigments is disclosed. The crystal growth inhibitor comprises: (1) one or more sulfonated or carboxylated amines, and (2) one or more coupling components selected from the group consisting of acetoacetanilides, naphthanilides, pyrazalones and benzamidazoles; the coupling component being bonded to the sulfonated or carboxylated amines. The crystal growth inhibitor can be produced separately and added to the coupling component prior to the coupling reaction, or it can be formed in situ with the pigment. Preferably, an improved pigment according to the invention includes 2% to 5% by weight of the crystal growth inhibitor. Monoazo pigments including the crystal growth inhibitor have been shown to have greatly improved gloss, transparency and tinctorial strength.

Abstract: A device for dispersing gas into molten metal, the device comprising: (1) a pump having: (a) a pump base including a pump chamber and a discharge, (b) a motor, (c) a motor shaft connected to the motor, (d) a rotor shaft connected to the motor shaft by a coupling and (e) a rotor fastened to the end of the rotor shaft opposite the motor shaft, the rotor shaft positioned in the pump chamber. The motor shaft and rotor shaft each have gas-transfer passages and the rotor preferably includes openings to transfer gas from the rotor-shaft passage into the pump chamber. The pump generates a stream of molten metal traveling through the discharge. Gas is introduced into the motor shaft passage and passes into the rotor shaft passage where it is transferred to the rotor and ultimately escapes through the openings in the rotor and into the pump chamber. As the rotor turns it mixes the gas and the molten metal and this mixture travels through the entire length of the pump discharge.

Abstract: Disclosed is a golf ball designed for longer travel relative the compression of the ball. The golf ball includes: (1) a flexible inner core, preferably comprised of crosslinked synthetic rubber, (2) a perforated barrier shell positioned outside of, and surrounding, the inner core to lessen deformation of the ball when the ball is struck by a golf club, (3) a flexible outer core, preferably comprised of crosslinked, synthetic rubber or windings, positioned outside of and surrounding the perforated barrier shell, and (4) an outer cover, preferably comprised of ionomeric resin material, positioned outside of and surrounding the outer core. The perforated barrier shell reduces deformation of the golf ball upon impact by a golf club and is preferably formed as a sphere centered in the golf ball, preferably having a diameter equal to one-half the diameter of the golf ball.

Abstract: A device for pumping molten metal that eliminates rotor bearing members comprises a pump having a pump chamber including a first bearing surface, and a monolithic rotor having a second bearing surface that aligns with the first bearing surface. The second bearing surface is formed of and integral with the material forming the rotor. Preferably a rigid rotor shaft to motor shaft connection is utilized to rigidly center the rotor within the pump chamber and, hence, within the first bearing surface.

Abstract: A probe for use in sensing moisture content of bulk grain or other granular material comprises a cylindrical tube, for example of plastics, having a tapering nose, and having adjacent said nose first and second electrical conductors wound helically around the tube so that the turns of one conductor are spaced from, and alternate with, the turns of the other conductor. The conductors are electrically insulated from one another by the plastics tube but are exposed on the surface of the tube, or project slightly from such surface, for direct electrical contact with the granular material. The conductors extend through respective apertures in the plastics tube and are connected within the tube to respective insulated conductors extending to electronic measuring circuitry within a handle of the probe.

Abstract: A two-part coating system comprises a first part comprising a blend of an aliphatic polyisocyanate with a non-reactive resin or a liquid epoxide resin and a second part comprising an aromatic polyamine, such that the two parts when mixed together and applied to a surface form a rapid-setting impervious coating. The coating system is suitable for application by spraying using equipment in which the two parts of the system are first combined at the point of spraying, at the spray head. In particular the system may be used to apply an impermeable lining to the internal surfaces of pipelines, for example by means of a centrifugal spinning head.

Abstract: A system and device for introducing gas into molten metal comprises: 1) a pump having a pump chamber and a discharge, 2) a gas-release device for releasing gas into the discharge, and 3) a flow-directing device to substantially reduce or eliminate the low-pressure zone behind the gas-release device. The pump creates a stream of molten metal through the discharge. The gas-release device, which is preferably a graphite tube, has an end extending into the discharge. Gas is introduced through the gas-release device into the discharge where it escapes into the molten metal stream passing therethrough. The flow-directing device is positioned behind the end of the gas-release device to eliminate the low pressure zone that normally forms there. During operation, the molten metal is diverted around the sides and bottom of the flow-directing device and the gas is dispersed within the molten metal, rather than being trapped in a low-pressure zone.