Abstract: A method of relieving skin irritation surrounding an iliac stoma established after an ileostomy or colostomy (surgical removal of the intestine), the method involving local application of a paste containing calcium, sodium poly (vinyl methyl ethermaleate) in a petrolatum base.

Abstract: A pipe remover for extracting a buried pipe from the ground by pulling an exposed end. The remover includes a grasping dog which engages the exposed end and a pushing dog which engages the buried trailing end. The two dogs are connected by a drawing element. By pulling outwardly on the drawing element, the pulling force is divided between pulling action on one end and pushing action on the other end. The pipe is usually extracted without breaking but, even if it breaks, is pushed through. The pipe may be simultaneously replaced by attaching a new pipe to the trailing end of the pushing dog.

Abstract: A machine tool having relatively rotatable elements joined by a toothed coupling.

Abstract: A mechanical device for releasing a bow string in archery, involving a housing, a nib mounted in the housing, a holding cord wrapped around the bow string and held by the nib, and a trigger actuated sear mechanism controlling release of the nib. The nib is on a nib bar which is pivoted at an intermediate portion. A sear bar is pivotally mounted in the housing for movement away from the nib bar. Said sear bar engages the edge of the nib bar to prevent same from pivoting. A trigger is pivotally mounted in the housing intermediate its ends. The trigger has one end which engages the sear and is removed from the sear by manual actuation of the trigger. The movement of the sear by the trigger causes the sear to release the nib, the latter then rotating about its axis to release a bow string which is being held by a looped cord attached to the housing.

Abstract: Window fastener having a rotatable gear engaging an actuating member formed with a rack and a method of installing.

Abstract: Window hardware for driving a latch rod, especially for insertion in the edge of casement windows, doors, etc., wherein the back side is fastened on a track, consisting of a drive housing having two housing parts in which is positioned a turnable member which can have the shape of a pinion, the turnable member engaging the latch rod fitting which extends through a guide canal in the drive housing and is guided and movable longitudinally on the inverted track.

Abstract: Spinning and twister ring assembly including a bracket having a rod extending around a groove in the periphery of the ring.

Abstract: A tool including a handle, a movable jaw pivotally mounted on the handle, and a spring which biases the movable jaw. The connection between the spring and the movable jaw involves a keyhole cut in the jaw and a neck and an enlarged head on the end of the spring which head can lock into the keyhole.

Abstract: A display assembly consisting of a rack with a plurality of compartments, trays in the compartments, and stacks of fabric pieces in the trays, all arranged so that the fabric pieces are adequately displayed.

Abstract: Drill bit of the type having a shank, a spade cutter, and a lead point with concave sides.

Abstract: Compactible shelter consisting of a telescoping rectangular frame to the center of which are hinged a plurality of U-shaped roof elements covered by a flexible fabric.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming annular articles from elongated workpieces of thermoplastic material is provided with clamps for grasping the ends of the workpiece, and a heating plate with two opposed surfaces; the clamps apply the ends of the workpiece to the plate to heat them and then bring the ends together.

Abstract: Remote shift for a vehicle in which a shift lever at a remote station operates transmission gears in a motor vehicle by operating a piston and valve which produce and control hydraulic pressure which operates actuating pistons at the gears.

Abstract: A fire fighting turret including three 90.degree. elbows arranged seriatim with swivel joints where the two end elbows are connected to the central elbow attached to a second turret in such a manner that reaction forces create no problem and the field of aiming is affected very little.

Abstract: A water closet in which a substantial reduction in water use is accomplished by flushing liquid waste from the bowl using a high-pressure stream of water which passes through the bowl and into an S-trap. Solid material is flushed in the normal way. The high pressure stream occurs in two phases; a first phase which has high momentum and evacuates the bowl, and a second phase which has low momentum and refills and reseals the bowl.

Abstract: Control system including an hydraulic valve and cylinder and including apparatus for indicating to the operator the exact point when pressure fluid starts to flow to the cylinder.

Abstract: A time recorder for recording elapsed time, including a time stamp with means for bringing the closer character of the least increment wheel into alignment with the characters on the other wheels.

Abstract: A test method for determining the amount of zeolite material in a sample comprising heating a weighed portion of the sample to remove adsorbed water, cooling the heated portion, adding a known quantity of water to the portion, noting the resulting temperature rise and correlating the temperature rise to the amount of zeolite material in the sample. The test can be carried out in the field with a kit which includes a weighing device.

Abstract: Envelope machine of the window-applicator type and means for avoiding application of gum to window when envelope blank is missing and to dispose of the window under similar circumstances.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising water, graphite, an organic thickener, sodium molybdate, and sodium pentaborate. Other additives are sodium bicarbonate, ethylene glycol, or mica. The composition is effective in the hot forging of metals, is virtually non-flammable, and generates very little atmospheric pollution during use.