Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating Hemophilia A or B which comprises implanting in fluid communication with the bloodstream of a mammal in need of such treatment a permeable membrane having one or more walls, a hollow chamber therewithin, a plurality of holes extending through the walls of the membrane and permitting fluid to enter and exit the chamber of the membrane, each of the holes being sized so that it is large enough to permit inactive Factor VII to enter the chamber of the membrane and activated Factor VIIa to exit the chamber of the membrane but small enough to prevent fibrinogen from entering the chamber of the membrane, a plurality of supports being disposed within the chamber, and an effective amount of a Factor VII activator or a source of the activator being bound to the supports, wherein inactive Factor VII in blood passing through the membrane becomes activated into Factor VIIa upon contact with the activator within the chamber.

Abstract: A level indicator attachment for a power hand tool to indicate the angle of inclination of the tool for making cuts at a predetermined angle. In a preferred embodiment, the level indicator comprises a circular bubble level adjustably positioned in a housing and frame mounted to the tool by use of preexisting fasteners used in assembly of the tool. Adjustment of the bubble level in the housing enables the level indicator to be calibrated or adjusted for different angle cuts. The invention is particularly suitable for use in cutting plumb cuts on rafter tails during construction of a building.

Abstract: A container for holding and dispensing glue includes a bottle having an open end and a nozzle secured in the open end for closing the open end but enabling glue to be dispensed through the nozzle. An overcap is engageable on the bottle in enclosing relationship to the nozzle to close and seal the nozzle when not in use. Interengaged detents are on the bottle and the nozzle to prevent relative axial and rotational movement therebetween to prevent inadvertent dislodgement of the nozzle from the bottle, and seal rings are engaged between the nozzle and the bottle to prevent leakage of glue between the nozzle and bottle.

Abstract: A multi-ply laminated wall structure, especially for a bag for popping popcorn in a microwave oven, has at least two plies of paper secured together with spaced patches of adhesive to form a unitary laminated structure that has greater flexibility and lower cost than a conventional bag wall. The adhesive covers from about 25% up to about 60% of the confronting area between the plies, and the unsecured areas between the patches of adhesive are in communication with one another. The outer ply is gas permeable so that gas is permitted to escape from between the plies, and any moisture between the plies escapes through the unsecured areas between the patches of adhesive at the ends of the laminated structure.

Abstract: A bin loader package for shipping, storing and dispensing cut paper directly into the paper supply bin of a photocopier, printer or other equipment which uses the paper and which has a storage compartment for storing a supply of paper used in the operation of the equipment. The package includes a box enclosure having opposite side walls, opposite end walls, a bottom wall, and a cover or lid, enclosing a stack of paper sheets to protect the paper during shipment, storage and handling. The enclosure is defined by a first member formed from a single blank folded to define the bottom wall and the opposite side and end walls, with the side walls having inturned flaps adhesively attached to the end walls to hold the walls in their erected relationship, defining a wrapper. A second member is folded to define a tray having a bottom wall with a handle at each end. The tray is supported in the box enclosure on the bottom wall of the wrapper and supports the stack of paper.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing artificial fingernails and/or fingernail polish includes a receptacle holding a quantity of solvent for dissolving artificial fingernails and/or fingernail polish. The receptacle has an open top through which all the fingers of a user's hand can be inserted simultaneously to immerse the user's fingertips in the solvent. An annular brush is secured inside the receptacle in position to engage the fingernails of fingers inserted through the open top, for scuffing the fingernails to facilitate dissolving and removing fingernail polish and/or artificial fingernails from the fingers of the user. A rotatable finger support and locating device is positioned concentrically with the annular brush to assist in properly supporting and locating the fingers of the user relative to the brush, and a splash shield is positioned around the periphery of the open top to minimize splashing of solvent from the receptacle during use.

Abstract: A package for supporting and displaying artificial fingernails so that at least one of the fingernails is visible through the package, and wherein the package is configured to enable the finger of a potential purchaser to be inserted beneath the displayed fingernail so that the potential purchaser can determine how that fingernail will look on the finger without the need for opening the package. In a preferred construction, the package includes first and second transparent members hinged together at one end so that they may be disposed in overlying relationship to one another, with the members each having a series of upwardly curved arched sections, with an artificial fingernail being supported between the first and second members at a top portion of each of the arched sections. Each arched section defines an access opening which enables a finger of a potential purchaser to be inserted beneath each of the nails supported in the package.

Abstract: A package especially suited for shipping and storing cut paper and for providing rapid and easy access to the paper when the carton is opened. The package comprises a carton having a lid that may be removed and one side which may be pivoted down when the lid is removed to facilitate access to the contents of the carton for ease of unloading of paper from the carton and ease of reloading. A preferred construction employs a moisture vapor barrier in the walls of the carton to maintain the moisture content of the paper in the carton within acceptable limits when the package is subjected to adverse environmental conditions. In this form of the invention the need for individual ream wraps is eliminated, and the package may be opened and re-closed without detriment to the moisture vapor barrier.

Abstract: An inexpensive, lightweight, strong and durable casting that has a surface appearance simulating carved stone, and is especially adapted for use as a transition between a brick or stone wall and window and door openings. Further, it provides architectural detail to building constructions, especially as a surround for window and door openings. The casting is produced from a mixture of graded aggregates and a resin binder, combined in predetermined proportions to make a soupy mixture that is cast in a mold. The mold is vibrated to cause migration of air bubbles away from the surface of the molded product, and to cause realignment and orientation of the aggregate materials in a way to enhance the structure and surface density of the product. After the casting has set, it is removed from the mold and cured and the surface is sandblasted to erode away some of the resin binder and portions of the aggregate at the surface to produce an appearance that is an accurate simulation of carved stone.

Abstract: A beverage can tray floor has a plurality of redoubts on its bottom surface for cooperation with the rims of cans in a sub-adjacent tray to impede free sliding movement of an upper tray over the rims of cans in a sub-adjacent tray, while enabling the upper tray to be slid over the cans in the lower tray. The redoubts include at least one elongate, tapered redoubt that extends in spanning relationship to the rim of a can to facilitate initial lateral sliding movement. The tray also has peripheral heel protector bands extending around a bottom portion thereof to protect the heels of cans, and upstanding can spacer members between can seating areas to maintain cans in the tray spaced from one another and prevent displacement of the cans from their seating areas when the tray is tilted. The sidewall includes a plurality of spaced pillars extending upwardly from the floor and supporting a peripheral top rail.

Abstract: A bin loader package for shipping, storing and dispensing cut paper directly into the paper supply bin of equipment that uses the paper. The bin loader package comprises a box having opposite side walls, opposite end walls, a top and a bottom. The bottom includes foldable flaps that are foldable inwardly at least partially over the bottom of the box for supporting at least a marginal edge portion of sheets of paper placed in the box. The top includes foldable flaps that are foldable over the top of the box to close the top of the box, and the top wall flaps include structure to facilitate grasping of the top wall flaps to lift the box when it is desired to discharge the paper therefrom.

Abstract: A bin loader package for shipping, storing and dispensing cut paper directly into the paper supply bin of a photocopier, printer or other equipment which uses the paper and which has a storage compartment for storing a supply of paper used in the operation of the equipment. The package includes a box enclosure having opposite side walls, opposite end walls, a top wall and a bottom wall, enclosing a stack of paper sheets to be used in the equipment. The enclosure is defined by interengaged first and second members which enclose and protect the paper during shipment, storage and handling. The entire package is placed in the paper supply bin of the equipment, and one of the members separated from the other and lifted away from the stack of paper and out of the paper supply bin to expose the paper and deposit it directly from the package into the paper supply bin.

Abstract: A leak preventing detent apparatus for a toilet flush valve assembly in which an inlet valve to a toilet flush tank is controlled by an inlet valve control device, and an outlet flush valve is controlled by a flush lever. The detent apparatus includes a follower member that is moved in response to movement of the flush lever at the initiation of a flush cycle, and a detent that is operative to prevent opening of an inlet valve except when a flush cycle is deliberately initiated. In a preferred embodiment, the detent member acts directly on the inlet valve to maintain it closed until a flush cycle is deliberately initiated. The detent member may be hydraulically damped to provide a timed delay of its movement into inlet valve closing position.

Abstract: A container for storing and cooking food, especially microwave cooking of popcorn, and for use as a container in which to serve the popcorn after it is popped. The container of the invention comprises a bag having front and back panels that define a cooking chamber between them, and a fold-over flap that projects from the back panel and defines an expansion chamber in communication with the cooking chamber. A microwave susceptor is provided in the front panel to absorb microwave energy during microwave cooking to heat and cook the popcorn in the cooking chamber, and as the popcorn expands during the popping cycle, the cooking and expansion chambers expand to form a single large interior volume for containing the popped popcorn. The front and back panels and the fold-over flap define a tripartite structure which is folded flat during shipment and storage, and which is placed flat on the front panel when it is desired to pop the popcorn.

Abstract: An hydraulically assisted fastener has a pressure means (13) nested in a recess (15) or groove in a nut (11) or a thrust washer with a filler neck (20, 31, 44) whereat a nipple (14) can be used as a means of pumping grease or oil to the pressure means. The pressure means can be a bladder (13) or two parts with mated channels (42, 43). Alternately the pressure means (13) can be a single part with open channel (45) nested in a channel (46) in a nut body or thrust washer.