Abstract: Lamp with protective tube comprising a transparent lamp tube, a bulb installed therein, and multi-part cap members tightly sealing off the lamp tube at both ends. The lamp is characterized in that both cap members (20, 20') have inner and outer compression rings (22, 22'; 23, 23') with facing thrust cones (22c, 23c), between which a sealing ring (24, 24') of rubber elastic material is clamped, the inner and outer compression rings (22, 22'; 23, 23') and the sealing ring (24, 24') being located inside the lamp tube (10). The outer compression ring (22, 22') being part of an actuating ring (22a, 22a') located outside the lamp tube (10). The inner compression ring (23, 23') is moveable toward the outer compression ring (22, 22') by means of an adjusting ring (21, 21'), also located outside the lamp tube (10), and a tensioning mechanism (21d, 23d), actuateable by the adjusting ring.

Abstract: A process for therapeutic treatment of changes in human or animal bones which cause a boundary surface gap with a width of less than 5 millimeters to form between the bone and an acoustically reflective body such as an implant, a tooth or a bone fragment. The process include a first step of locating the desired boundary surface gap by means of a locating device; next the body of the patient is exposed to acoustical shock waves through the surface of the skin after focusing the shock waves on the boundary surface gap. Vibrations are generated in the bone surfaces, the surfaces of the acoustically reflecting body, and at the gap by multiple reflections of the generated shock waves. The preferred device for carrying out the process uses a therapy head to generate and focus acoustic shock waves in a predetermined direction. The shock waves are conducted through the surface of the skin into the body of the patient by a coupling unit.

Abstract: A cap and tube assembly comprising: a tube for containing a product. A nozzle at one end of the tube has a thin wall portion defining a diaphragm puncturable to provide a discharge opening for dispensing of products. The cap is engagable over the nozzle and has puncturing means depending inwardly from the top of the cap operable upon actuation of the cap relative to the nozzle to puncture the diaphragm. Rib means on the interior of the cap snugly embraces the nozzle during axial movement of the cap to ensure alignment of the piercing element with a diaphragm during the piercing operation.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a container having a body portion and a nozzle at one end of reduced cross-section, a closure cap engagable over the nozzle portion, at least one internal rib in the container adjacent the juncture of the body portion and nozzle extending downwardly into the body portion a predetermined depth whereby when container and cap are nested, and the cap portion of a first container cap assembly engages interiorly the body portion to a point where it abuts the ribs, there is defined a gap of predetermined axial distance between the lower edge of the body portion of the first container cap assembly and the transition shoulder between the body portion and nozzle of a second container cap assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for washing bottles, in which a transfer conveyor define an endless loop belt between an inlet end and outlet end. A plurality of cups are carried along the endless loop. An inlet elevator adjacent the inlet end supplies a quantity of bottles in an open end down orientation to the cups. Fluid injectors are movably mounted on the conveyor to position a nozzle into each open end down oriented bottle to supply fluid to inside of the bottles. An outlet elevator is adjacent outlet end for removing bottles from the apparatus in an open end up orientation.

Abstract: A pulley spacer for use with internal combustion racing engines that is a circular disc of a predetermined thickness for spacing the racing pulley from the engine to retain alignment of the racing pulley-water pump pulley drive belt. The disc includes an obverse face and a reverse face. The disc includes a centrally located aperture through the disc and the obverse face includes a groove of a predetermined width concentric with the aperture. The reverse face includes a circular flange of a predetermined width concentric with the aperture. The groove and circular flange mate, with very tight fit, with a corresponding flange and groove on the racing pulley and a standard balancer, respectively, to allow transmission of engine torque without shearing the bolts used to assemble the racing pulley-pulley spacer-standard balancer assembly.

Abstract: An eye medicament dispensing device utilizing a container having a chamber for storing air. The container possesses an outlet for passing the air from the container. A cup structure, connected to the container, is fitted over the eye and has an open cavity formed by a base, a wall portion extending from the base, and a terminal continuous edge portion. The terminal continuous edge portion is intended for contacting and holding open the upper and lower eyelids. The eye cup structure also is formed with an outer surface, an inner surface, and an opening or bore therebetween. The opening is positioned at the base of the eye cup and is surrounded by indicia on the inner surface of the eye cup at a selected distance from the base opening. The indicia essentially surrounds the base and may take the form of a continuous design or an interrupted design. Medicament is guided from the container through the opening in the base of the eye cup toward the eye held in the eye cup by the use of an orifice.

Abstract: A device for covering meter side blades on electric power meters is disclosed. The device includes a sleeve defining an envelope and sealed at one end and open at the other end for enclosing an object. The sleeve includes a pair of generally flat faces spaced apart by a pair of generally rounded edges or sides. The flat faces each have a flap extending form the open end to provide an electrically non-conductive horizontal sheath. The sides each having a skirt extending from the open end to provide an electrically non-conductive vertical side sheath. Arcuate cut outs are provided which separate the flaps from the skirts.

Abstract: In a system, method and apparatus for reforming leads of a device having a plurality of generally straight sides and rows of leads of J-shaped configuration extending from the sides of the body portion reforming the leads of a pair of first opposing rows of leads at a first reforming station by moving combs of a lead straightening mechanism through the leads to space the leads a predetermined distance relative to one another. The leads of one row engage against reforming surfaces with the combs engaging between the J-shaped terminal ends. The device is then relocated to present a second pair of opposing rows of leads to a lead straightening mechanism. The second opposing parallel rows of leads are reformed by moving combs through the leads to space the leads a predetermined distance relative to one another by engaging the leads of one row against reforming surfaces with the combs engaging between the J-shaped terminal ends.

Abstract: An electronic security system for monitoring merchandise sounds an alarm when a change in the state of the sensors or the electrical connections is detected. The system eliminates the need for shunt plugs and other extraneous components in favor of a self-contained solid state electronic circuit. The security system includes a lid which deactivates the alarm when the lid is open. When the lid is closed, the alarm is activated and physical tampering with the electrical connections.

Abstract: An electronic security system for monitoring merchandise is provided which sounds an alarm when a change in the sensors or the electrical connections are detected. The system automatically switches from a closed loop continuous current system to a closed loop battery saving pulse system during a power failure. The system also eliminates the need for shunt plugs, splitter boxes, and other extraneous components in favor of a self-contained solid state electronic circuit.

Abstract: A golf training device for eliminating palm reflection of the trailing hand during a golf swing including a support member positionable on the dorsal side of the wrist and forearm of the wearer and secured there with one strap encircling the wrist and a second strap encircling the forearm. A bracket is attached to the support which includes an A-frame extending away from the dorsal side of the wrist and forearm. An adjustable cord is provided which attaches to the A-frame and includes a loop for encircling at least one finger of the trailing hand of the wearer. The length of the cord is adjusted such that the trailing hand of the wearer can move his or her hand from dorsal flexion to extension. However, further movement from extension into palmer flexion is resisted. By transverse resistance through the club to the lead hand, the wrist of the lead arm is signaled not to move into dorsal flexion or collapse.

Abstract: A secondarily contained underground piping system which interconnects at least one underground storage tank dispensing pump to at least one above-ground dispensing unit. The system includes an originating chamber surrounding the dispensing pump and having at least one opening therein for pipe access thereto. A terminating chamber is positioned directly under the above-ground dispensing unit and includes at least one opening therein for pipe access thereto. A transfer pipe is operably connected from the dispensing pump to the above-ground dispensing unit, and passes through the openings in the originating chamber and the opening in the terminating chamber. Seals are provided for sealing the passage of the transfer pipe through the openings. The transfer pipe includes an inner primary supply pipe for transferring fuel and an outer secondary containment pipe for defining an interstitial space between the primary pipe and the containment pipe.

Abstract: Sliding skid ring for a pipe member, to be laid underground inside a jacket pipe, consisting of at least two segments, connected to each other by tightening elements, held under pretension against the pipe member in a nonpositive manner, and carry outward-pointing sliding skids. The sliding skid ring is comprised of several identical segments. Each segment is provided on one side with a radial section in the form of one of more tabs and, on the opposite side, with another radial section in the form of a closure part having one or more insertion slots designed to accept the tabs. The tabs of an adjacent segment is engaged in the slots. The tabs have a plurality of parallel and equidistant grooves, which are at a slant of a few degrees to the axial direction. The closure part has, in the engagement area of the tabs, an axially oriented guide grooves for a tongue-like wedge, which is inserted therein.

Abstract: A vapor recovery system for use with fuel dispensing nozzles. The system includes a fuel dispensing nozzle and a vapor piping line operably connected to the nozzle for insertion into a tank for receiving fuel. The line has a small diameter with respect to the diameter of the fuel dispensing hose supplying fuel to the nozzle. A sump is connected to the other end of the line and has a source of vacuum for positively assisting flow of vapor through the line. The sump includes a filter for separating fuel from the vapor to produce vapor clean air. It also has both a vent for venting the vapor clean air and a drain for removing the separated fuel. The system preferably further includes a vacuum regulator means for regulating the vacuum in the vapor piping line by controlling the vacuum at about 1 to about 5 inches of mercury in the line.

Abstract: A testing device for surfaces subject to impact, comprising a transducer module and an electronics module cooperatively connected together. The transducer module includes an impact head for impact generally in the z-axis of a surface defined by an x and y-axis, and a transducer including an accelerometer aligned with the x, y and z axes for producing a voltage output proportional to the acceleration in each of the axes upon impact by the impact head on a surface. The electronics module includes a voltage source for supplying electrical energy and computer powered by the voltage source for vectorially adding the voltage output to determine the peak acceleration upon impact independent of the actual orientation of the impact head on the surface.

Abstract: A syringe device has a vial for medicaments having a first open end at a scaled second end. The first end having a plunger tip for sealing the end and has a finger grip means mounted adjacent the first. The needle and hub is slidably mounted on a needle on the second end in axial alignment with the sealed end to position said needle for access to the vial. The plunger rod has a first engagement on one end for engagement with the plunger tip and mounting means for detachably mounting the plunger between the finger grip and the hub to prevent access to the vial when the plunger is mounted thereon.

Abstract: A film leader device for use with microfilm, comprising an elongated generally rectangular strip of plastic material having generally parallel opposing side edges and top and bottom faces. Knurling of a predetermined pattern is formed on at least a portion of the top face and cover the area adjacent one side edge thereof. Knurling of a predetermined pattern is also formed on at least a portion of the lower face extending along the opposing edge.