Abstract: An improved earth moving machine for removing topsoil and transporting the soil to another location for unloading and distribution. The earth moving machine includes a frame, a primary mover for the earth moving machine mounted in the frame, a bowl pivotally carried by the frame and having two generally vertical parallel side walls and a scraping edge at the mouth of the bowl for removing topsoil from the ground, an elevator positioned at the mouth of the bowl to carry the soil from the scraping edge upwardly into the bowl, an ejector floor movably secured in the bottom of the bowl to upwardly open and release topsoil carried therein, a pair of ejector floor group members for supporting the ejector floor, each fixed and pivotally carried by a respective bowl wall, a pair of elevator linkage group members, each adjacent to a respective bowl wall and interconnecting the elevator and a respective ejector floor group member. The improvement comprises an improved elevator linkage group member.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing a bag of plastics material having an opening closable by a flap which is provided with a band of adhesive for securing the flap to the bag after closing of the opening, the band of adhesive being covered by a releasable strip of plastics material.

Abstract: Structural moment detectors are carried by structural components, such as floors, walls, etc., within a desired secure area of a building structure. The structural moment detector detects deflections of the various structural members in response to changes of the loading of structural members caused by the intruder and generates signals which are transmitted to a control center which receives the intrusion signals and generates alarm signals.The intrusion signals are transmitted to the control center through the building structure as impulsive loads applied to the building structure by transducers located in the secure area which are responsive to the signals generated by the structural moment detectors.The alarm signals generated in the control center are transmitted to security system located in the secure area, such as automatic door locking mechanisms, lights, audible alarms, disabling gas injecting systems, etc.

Abstract: A treatment for herpes virus infections comprises topical application of a suspension of boric acid, tannic acid, and salicylic acid, preferably in an ethanol solvent/carrier. Typically, a solution would have about 15% wt each of tannic and boric acids to 3% wt salicylic acid. After treatment, herpes lesions disappear within 4-5 days.

Abstract: A chuck having self-closing jaws, and a key-threaded rotary ring to engage said jaws in working contact with a tool within their grasp or to disengage said jaws so as to permit their free movement. The jaws themselves are such that the act of performing work with a tool held by said jaws increases the holding pressure exerted by said jaws on said tool.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for indicating and adjusting the angle between the horizontal tangent to the luff of a sail and the direction of the apparent wind.

Abstract: An organizer attachment for use on a shopping cart of the type having a transversely extending handle and a forwardly spaced-apart transversely extending rod. The organizer includes a substantially flat desk panel provided with clip means on outer surface for securement of anote pad or similar writing material. The upper end of the desk panel is hingedly secured to a receptacle section which defines a compartment for receiving various materials such as premiums or coupons. A writing instrument is securable to the desk panel. In a position of use, the desk panel is supported on the transverse shopping cart handle at a bracket or fastener and the receptacle section suspended at the interior of the cart at generally right angles with respect to the desk panel and secured on hangers projecting from the inner side of the receptacle.

Abstract: A method for maintaining the intra-abdominal reduction of a sliding esophageal hernia. The method comprises positioning a generally C-shaped cushion prosthesis around the distal esophagus between the diaphragm and stomach. The overall size of the prosthesis is large enough to prevent extension of the gastric fundus into the thoracic cavity through an enlarged esophageal hiatus. The prosthesis is of generally constant cross-sectional area along its entire length to prevent upward migration of the prosthesis through the enlarged esophageal hiatus and to maintain the accentuated curvature of the esophagus induced by emplacement of the prosthesis. Tie means are provided to maintain the prosthesis in operative position.

Abstract: A self-contained air-conditioning system for a vehicle, adapted to be mounted on the vehicle roof. The air-conditioning system includes an air refrigeration system comprising compressor, evaporator, condenser and fans operatively associated therewith, an auxiliary electrical generator, independent of the main vehicle electrical system, and an auxiliary gasoline engine for driving the refrigeration compressor and the auxiliary electrical generator. A circuit provides electrical power from the auxiliary generator to the refrigeration system fans and also provides supplemental electrical power from the auxiliary generator to the primary electrical system of the vehicle.The self-contained air-conditioning system may also optionally include remote control means for controlling and monitoring the system.

Abstract: A method for preventing gastro esophageal reflux when the gastro esophageal junction is positioned above the diaphragm. The method comprises positioning a generally C-shaped cushion prosthesis about the distal esophagus, adjusting the free ends of the prosthesis at a spacing to permit normal expansion of the esophagus during swallowing and fixing the free ends of the prosthesis in the adjusted position to maintain the prosthesis in operative position around the distal esophagus adjacent to the gastric fundus when the gastro esophageal junction is positioned above the diaphragm and to maintain the adjusted spacing of the free ends. The inside diameter of the prosthesis generally corresponds to the normal outside diameter of the distal esophagus, and the C-shaped member is deformable to permit adjustment of the spacing of the free ends at a selected distance.

Abstract: Apparatus for modifying a key-operated office machine such as a typewriter to adapt the machine to one-handed operation. A depressible bar member is shaped and dimensioned to be operatively positioned below and across the keyboard and a pair of mounting arms extend perpendicularly from the bar member toward an engaging horizontal edge of the machine cabinet. A key depressor is operatively associated with the bar and the arms and located above at least one of the keys of the machine such that the key is depressed when the bar is depressed. Means are provided for normally urging the bar member upwardly to prevent the key being depressed until downward pressure is exerted on the bar by the operator.

Abstract: Components such as IC's mounted on a substrate such as a PCB are removed from the PCB in a heating apparatus. The heating apparatus has a mounting frame which positions the PCB above an array of infra red heating sources. The method includes the steps of bombarding the PCB with infra red energy which is absorbed and conducted to the solder joints to melt the solder to permit extraction of the components.

Abstract: A toy adapted to be thrown toward and rotatably rebounded off of a surface and retrieved in mid-air for developing hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. The toy comprises a resilient ball, an elongate shaft attached to the upper portion of the ball for grasping and throwing the toy, and a tuft of fabric strands attached to the distal end of the shaft for flight stabilizing the toy. The lower portion of the ball is generally hemi-spherically shaped.

Abstract: A laser beam level control system for an earth-moving machine is provided with an automatic override function to temporarily block blade-down signals and raise the blade when lowering it or leaving it at its previous height would increase the force required to drive the machine across the ground above a preselected value which does not exceed the tractional force capability of the machine's drive wheels or exceed the machine's available horsepower.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the fatigue of aluminum comprising the steps of immersing aluminum in an aqueous solution of a water soluble cyanide compound at room temperature and continuously maintaining the aluminum in contact with the aqueous solution. The aqueous solution is substantially free of chromium.

Abstract: A self-powered, cable-mounted trolley for moving the load along a cable includes a housing, pulleys including at least one driven pulley journaled for rotation in the housing for frictionally engaging the cable passing therethrough and a motor and transmission to supply power to the driven pulley. Means are provided for attaching the load to the housing.The trolley is useful in a building rescue system for moving a load upwardly and downwardly on a tensioned cable attached to an upper portion of the building and extending downwardly to a safe location.

Abstract: An attachment for a beverage faucet, the faucet comprised of a normally closed valve, a handle for opening the valve, and a delivery nozzle in fluid communication with the valve, which prevents the handle from opening the valve until a drinking glass is positioned beneath the faucet. The attachment consists of a bracket connected to the handle and means connected to the bracket, engaging the delivery nozzle to prevent the handle from being moved until a glass is placed below the faucet.