Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an adjustable knockout rod for use in conjunction with injection molding machines. The knock-out rod disclosed herein is preferably formed of a round bar having a plurality of annular notches or undercuts formed at uniform intervals along the length of the bar. The knock-out rod passes through a stationary platen and is retained in position relative to the stationary platen by a split collar. The split collar is designed to be inserted into the stationary platen in more than one orientation thereby effecting adjustment of the knock-out rod a distance and interval less than the distance between the adjacent notches on the rod. Additionally, the quick adjusting knockout rod disclosed herein is provided with means for fine adjustment of the overall length of the rod.

Abstract: A fast concrete house system for the construction of housing units is disclosed. The system disclosed herein allows for an improved low cost manufacturing, without the use of special tools or an ample array of structural elements.

Abstract: An apparatus for the remote measurement, control, and supervision, via a wired or wireless network connection, of the flow of gas, allowing fully opening or closing a valve in case of an emergency or for administrative purposes. The apparatus also provides for flow pressure, barometric pressure, and a temperature compensated gas flow meter. The apparatus obtains the number of revolutions of a rotor which delivers a fixed amount of gas per revolution and compensates for gas bypassing the rotor. The apparatus is self-powered by the energy produced by an electric generator coupled to the flow measurement rotor. The surplus energy not used by the electronic components in measuring and reporting is stored for the operation of the rotary control valve. The apparatus is housed in a planar base plate that allows servicing from one side of the system. The apparatus uses an energy storage management system for the controlled charging and use of the apparatus in an intrinsically safe manner.

Abstract: A safety waterspout is disclosed. The waterspout is made of a soft flexible material to prevent the bather from getting injured when colliding with the waterspout when bathing.

Abstract: A multifunctional electrosurgical instrument for performing various oropharyngeal operative procedures comprises a serrated chisel tip for various dissecting methods; an electrocauterizer, for coagulation of blood vessels or for use as a particular dissection method; a variable speed suctioning feature to remove undesired blood in the surgical area, or to serve as irrigation source; and an irrigation feature, for ease in the identification of blood vessels and for removal of dangerous blood clots from the surgical area.

Abstract: An urn which comprises a series of pod-like containers made of compressed organic matter, porcelain, and glass, designed to function as cinerary urns (i.e. receptacles for human ashes) is disclosed. The urn is meant to interact with its surroundings by dissolving into it, and eventually producing a living monument, in the form of a tree, or a plant, in memory of the deceased person whose ashes it contains.