Abstract: A method for producing polymeric films in which a substrate surface is contacted with a surfactant solution, comprising a liquid in which at least a first surfactant is dissolved, so that an interface is formed between the substrate surface and the surfactant solution, under conditions which promote the assembly at such interface of surfactant molecules, such assembled molecules defining a surfactant template for the film to be produced. After monomer molecules have become concentrated within the surfactant template, polymerization is effected to produce an ultrathin polymeric film dimensionally determined by the surfactant template. Such film is characterized by a polymer network disposed within a surfactant template. The method of the present invention may be used to coat the surface of an object, such as an object which is porous or has non-planar surfaces, or may be used to coat particulate matter.

Abstract: Diphenylcyclopropyl analogs in which one or more of the phenyl rings includes substituents comprising a hydroxy group, a hydrogen atom, an acetate group or a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group. The compounds are useful as antiestrogens and antitumor agents.

Abstract: A golf glove having a base line and a plurality of yardage lines. Each of the yardage lines is spaced a predetermined distance from the base line and each yardage line is associated with a predetermined distance. The base line is alignable with a bottom portion of a golf flag and the upper end of the golf flag is alignable with one of the yardage lines wherein distance associated with the yardage line aligned with the upper end of the golf flag indicates the estimated distance between the individual and the golf flag.

Abstract: A shipping carton including a box assembly and a plurality of floral grouping assemblies. The box assembly has a inner surface partially enclosing a retaining space. An adhesive or cohesive is applied to at least a portion of the inner surface of the box assembly. The floral grouping assemblies are disposed in the retaining space and a portion of each of the floral grouping assemblies is removably and adhesively or cohesively connected to the box assembly for preventing substantial movement of the floral grouping assemblies during shipment.

Abstract: A mobile surface treating apparatus having a plurality of nonvertically aligned debris removal means. The apparatus comprises a housing supported on a wheeled platform. An opening in the bottom of the housing defines the area of the surface to be treated. A hopper in the housing collects abrasive material and directs it to the opening. A propeller propels the abrasive material from the hopper toward the opening so that the abrasive material impacts the surface at an angle and rebounds therefrom into a rebound corridor in the housing. From the rebound corridor, the recovered abrasive material is received in a first funnel which delivers the abrasive material in a stream to the first end of a transfer corridor. A propeller or an elevator moves the abrasive material to the second end of the transfer corridor, where it is received in a second funnel. The second funnel empties into the hopper.

Abstract: A therapeutic method for treating mammals by administering an effective dosage of a substance comprising interleukin 6 or interleukin 6 and interleukin 3 into the mammal for enhancing the growth of megakaryocytes and platelets.

Abstract: A cover/wrap system for flower pots and the like allows the use of any sheet material to cover a pot and be held in place by a sleeve. A transparent sleeve can be used, and colored or patterned material will decorate the pot; and, if the material is subject to moisture damage, an inner sleeve acts as a moisture barrier. The sleeve can be set down, the sheet material placed over the sleeve, and the pot simply placed on the sheet material. The pot will sink into the sleeve and will urge the sheet material around the pot, then hold the material in place.

Abstract: A method for alleviating and diagnosing syndromes of heart block wherein a stimulus is continuously or intermittently delivered via a single electrode catheter at a site in a heart in close proximity to the A-V junction in the heart. The subthreshold stimuli were sufficient to cause impulses in the atrium to pass through the damaged His bundle to the ventricle and the stimuli were set at a level below a level required to excite the heart tissue. The delivery of the stimuli alleviates the symptoms of heart block. In one application, the delivery of the stimuli is used for diagnosing heart block when delivery of the stimuli induces the symptoms of heart block in the patient with partial or covert conduction disease.

Abstract: A fine-needle aspirator for collecting a biosample from a subject into a closed sterile system. The aspirator is adapted for use with a variety of needles and comprises a motor driven pump capable of continuous suction in a biosample collection system. The biosample collection system may comprise a biosample connector such as elastomeric tubing in communication with the needle and a collection space in a biosample container whereby a biosample collected by the needle may be transferred to the collection space. A flushing substance flushes the biosample through the biosample collection system. Additives may be added to the biosample after collection in order to treat, preserve or analyze the biosample.

Abstract: A ground source air conditioning system for a structure. The system comprises a de-icing conduit array for de-icing nearby surfaces, such as sidewalks, parking lots and driveways. The air conditioning system includes a refrigeration unit, and the heat from the refrigerant in the refrigeration unit is transferred to a heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid is conducted to a heat exchanger, which preferably is located underground, such as an array of vertically or horizontally arranged conduits. Alternately, a water reservoir can be employed as the heat exchanger. When necessary, the heat transfer fluid is conducted through the de-icing conduit array positioned immediately beneath the surface to be de-iced. The amount of heat transfer fluid directed to the de-icing array can be regulated, and in warmer seasons it can be isolated altogether from the rest of the system.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing floor covering which has a frame supported by wheels. Some of the wheels are used to drive the frame and these wheels are powered by a structurally independent power source. A blade secured in front of th eframe may be used to push up floor covering.

Abstract: Fishing apparatus adapted for use with fishing accessories comprising a tackle box with an opening extending through an upper end and forming an inside wall. A first attachment means is disposed generally on a portion of the inside wall in the tackle box. The apparatus includes a container having outside walls generally surrounding a container opening with the container opening intersecting the upper end and being sized for receiving fishing accessories. A second attachment means includes a portion connected to the outside wall of the container. The second attachment means and the first attachment means each are adapted so that the second attachment means is removeably connectable to the first attachment means for removeably connecting the container to the inside of the tackle box.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective cover combination for professional use in hair salons wherein a relatively small separate top cover accessory is secured about a person's neck at a position above the collar portion of a hair dressing cape and any towel captured under and extending over the rear of the collar portion. The top cover accessory comprises a pliable waterproof material having first and second ends with a cover portion therebetween, and covers portions of the cape and the exposed portions of the towel by extending over substantial portions of the shoulders and upper back of the person. The first end comprises a generally U-shaped neck-receiving portion having a border secured thereto which forms a narrow fluid-tight seal about rear and side portions of the neck when its extensions are tied about the front of the neck.