Abstract: An apparatus provides accented vibrations to an object and has a means for elastically suspending said object and at least one disengaging displacement means. The application of current interest is for winding a self-winding mechanical wrist watch during intervals when not worn on the wrist so it will not run down and stop. The apparatus has an enclosure and a holder to accept and position a self-winding watch which is periodically set in motion to simulate wrist action. The holder, within the enclosure, is mounted on springs and driven by a low rpm gearmotor which alternately pushes and releases; then pulls and releases so as to give a sharp acceleration in two or more directions. This action increases effectiveness of the apparatus in winding watches in different positions. The motion produced has other applications such as in testing other motion sensitive equipment or in producing unique patterns of mixing.

Abstract: A solar collector and a method of manufacture is disclosed. The solar collector frame has internally oriented projections for positioning a light transmissive cover, absorber plate, insulation and base to form an enclosure. To provide for maximum active or passive collection efficiency, by increasing resistance to heat flow, an easily maintained evacuated cover is disclosed. The solar collector can be economically manufactured and can be on-site fabricated, and adapted for single or multiple installation in original or retrofit applications in a building with minimal structural modification.

Abstract: A binding system for a snowboard is presented which allows for flexible bowing of the snowboard while reducing rotational play at the boot-binding interface. It has a toe hold and a heel hold which are slideably connected. The connection is adjustable. Further adjustment and shock absorption is provided by incrementally added spacers.

Abstract: Circuitry and a sensor suitable for measuring blood pressure is described. The sensor of the present invention has a flexible piezoelectric material covering the opening of a chamber. The chamber contains an electrically nonconductive, elastomeric material, and needs no pump to pressurize the chamber. An array of sensors and circuitry for measurement of fluid pressure fluctuation in a flexible environment is given.

Abstract: This diverse face mask has a frontal and two optional side self sealing lenses in a pliable mask body. Two pocket hinges are located on the sides of the mask. The Teat portion of the mask contacts the head behind the concave surface of the temple. The mask body contacting the head is concave, to act as a suction cup. A floating strap attached at the rear of the pocket hinge is provided to pull the posterior of the hinge and a posterior flap toward the body in order to provide a universal fit and water tight seal.

Abstract: A necktie assembly having a simulated knot which is slideable is disclosed. The simulated knot has a relatively rigid body and a Y-shaped bore. In one embodiment, the necktie is furnished with a complimentary image.

Abstract: A closed container for rotating compost is formed by connecting the open end of two buckets together with a collared connector. The collar has pivotal connection to a frame for supporting the container during rotation. The depth of the collar is close the depth of a bucket.

Abstract: A device adapted to stabilize an article of furniture on a support surface is formed as two wedge-shaped pieces so constructed that they slide into each other thereby causing a furniture leg to be raised or lowered. The mechanism for holding the two parts together is such as to prevent them from coming apart or being forced apart by the weight of the supported object. The construction material is stiff, yet flexible and resilient, to help stabilize the article of furniture, and may be an anti-skid material. The upper surfaces of the device deviate from a plane so as to provide a very small height correction without compromising stability.

Abstract: An intraocular lens assembly is presented for implantation into the posterior chamber after rupture of the posterior capsule during extracapsular extraction, using the capsulorhexis technique, of the natural lens assembly. The lens assembly has anterior ciliary sulcus haptics and posterior capsular bag haptics which straddle the remaining anterior capsule.

Abstract: Equipment and a process for volumetric filling of novelties with soft frozen desserts is disclosed.

Abstract: A method and materials for separating oil from water, using stacked disks to coalesce the oil, is disclosed. The method of coalescence allows configuration of systems which are compact, efficient, adaptable to modular configuration, and have a very high flow rate.

Abstract: A central spindle which at the base end is eccentric. The central spindle is surrounded by a sleeve which is deformed and expands its effective diameter at the base when the spindle is turned. To release, the spindle is turned in the opposite direction, and the seat assembly may be removed. The device is particularly useful for attaching a toilet seat.

Abstract: A pet sanitation station comprises a housing having a main chamber a sliding plate forming a chamber floor located in a collar which sits on a receptacle for collecting soiled litter. A hopper for storing and dispensing clean litter is located in the housing directly above the main chamber. An apertured sliding plate dispenses a controlled amount of clean litter from the hopper onto the floor the main chamber.

Abstract: A method of sealing the corneal incision resulting from cataract surgery is presented. The edges of the incision are maneuvered under a keratoscope until an undistorted corneal surface is obtained. Biological glue is then applied to the maneuvered incision. The seal provides for greatly reduced postoperative astigmatism.

Abstract: A knife is disclosed having a self-retracting, adjustable blade. The handle of the knife has two pieces which when compressed expose the blade for use.

Abstract: Polyvinyl acetal resins having an activating solvent, preferably ethanol are used to bond silicone rubber compounds securely to substrates. To repair crack masonry such as foundations, the masonry is first dried, then cleaned, and then the above described composition is applied. When tacky, the silicone caulk is placed in the crack. The seal will withstand more than 65 psi of water pressure without separating.

Abstract: A portable electric adapter unit is installed by removing the operating knobs or levers of an existing household faucet and locking the unit to the exposed valve stems. Switches on the unit control motors which drive a gear chain which, In turn, rotate the respective valve stems thereby controlling the temperature and flow of water. A liquid soap dispenser is included in the assembly as well as a pair of switches that allow for setting of the rotation direction of the motors during installation.

Abstract: A method and materials for stimulating healing of denuded areas in trabecular meshwork cells is disclosed which may be used to treat glaucoma.

Abstract: An elliptical accommodative intraocular lens assembly is provided for placement in the evacuated capsular bag of the posterior chamber of an eye after a small incision capsulorhexis, such that as the capsular bag is pulled and released by ciliary muscles, the lenses approach and withdraw from each other to provide focal accommodation.

Abstract: A hypodermic syringe which can be filled with liquid medication for injection into a subject only from a container of the liquid under pressure greater than the ambient pressure around the syringe includes a moveable piston in a cylinder and an injection needle extending from one end of the cylinder defining a liquid dosage space between the piston and the needle and on the other side of the piston in the cylinder is a piston stem that extends from the other end of the cylinder and is manipulated by the user to inject a liquid from the dosage space under the force of the piston out of the needle, the piston and the piston stem being adapted so that the stem can be manipulated to push the piston toward the needle, but the stem cannot be manipulated to pull the piston away from the needle, and the position of the stem in the cylinder can be adjusted at any of a plurality of positions that limit the travel of the piston away from the needle and so limit the volume of the liquid dosage space defined between the p