Abstract: A protective hand covering for adhering to the user's hand. Pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied to the back surface of a sheet of thin flexible film, which is shaped to cover a protected area of the user's hand. The pressure-sensitive adhesive provides a sufficiently strong bond to prevent the hand covering from being inadvertently dislodged, but a sufficiently weak bond to allow the hand covering to be removed without injuring the user. The film is sufficiently impervious to contaminates to prevent the transfer of contaminates from the substance or object being handled to the user and vice versa.

Abstract: Masking material of particular value to vehicular surface coating operations consists of a thin, flexible base sheet having opposing first and second longitudinal edges which define a width. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is applied longitudinally along at least the first edge on the inner surface of the sheet with a width substantially less than that of the base sheet, the base sheet further including a longitudinal area on its outer surface and along the first edge which functions as a release layer, enabling the base sheet with adhesive layer to be provided in roll form and easily removed therefrom for use.

Abstract: An easy access arrow quiver is removably mountable to a bow. A hollow, elongated, generally cylindrical enclosure features an elongated, longitudinally oriented aperture through which arrows may be inserted and removed. A rotatable rod disposed centrally within the enclosure includes a pair of spaced-apart arrow-retainment disks, each having a shaped perimeter defining a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart arrow-shaft retainment clips, the disks being rotationally positioned respectively about the rod so that the clips on each disk are longitudinally aligned. A coupling unit, which has a first portion making physical connection to the enclosure and a second portion which attaches to the bow, permits the enclosure to be removably mounted to the bow such that the longitudinal dimension of the enclosure and the aperture are generally parallel to the drawstring of the bow.

Abstract: Methods and devices for reducing instability in hydraulic systems are disclosed. A flow control device having an output fitting and a spring-biased piston reciprocally movable in a cylinder past a bypass hole is disclosed. The improvement consisting of metering passages formed in a flow control device to provide hydraulic resistance to dampen the piston. Alternatively, disclosed is a flow control piston having a valving sub-assembly which is resiliently biased. The valving sub-assembly is movable to substantially suppress the flow rate ripple by bypassing a dominant portion of the flow rate ripple. Finally, methods for dampening the resonance, creating resistance, as well as bypassing the flow rate ripple are disclosed.

Abstract: A terminal free electrical connector. The connector includes a housing having a plurality of apertures formed therein for the introduction of electrical leads. A wire frame fits into the housing and has a plurality of arrayed throughbores, into which the leads are inserted. The wire frame includes a slot which leaves a portion of each lead exposed. Electrical contact may thus be maintained between the exposed portions of the leads in the wire frame and either a mating electrical connector, or a flat contact surface. A method connecting electrical leads without the use of terminals is also disclosed.

Abstract: A universal tilt base accommodates general-purpose router motor housings with diameters of 3-1/2 inches and larger. The motor housing is received by a collar tiltingly attached to a table base with an aperture, so that when a cutting bit attached to the router motor, the bit protrudes through the aperture to effect a workpiece, with means to independently adjust both the depth and tilt angle of the cutting bit. In the preferred embodiment, the collar is configured to accommodate router motor housings which either slide without rotation to adjust cutting depth and those which may be rotated during depth adjustment. To accommodate at least two of the types which do not rotate during depth adjustment, the collar is configured to receive motor housings having an at least one outward protrusion.

Abstract: An automated transaction tax reporting/collection system. The system includes individual point of sale terminals disposed at each remote vendor location. The point of sale terminals are networked to a central computer, preferably via a plurality of intermediate data collection sub-stations. Each terminal includes means for inputting and storing data regarding taxable transactions, as well as for storing data reflecting the tax accrued on each transaction. This stored data is collected on a periodic, rotating basis by the corresponding data collection sub-station according to control signals generated by the central computer. All of the collected data is ultimately transmitted to the central computer, which is operative to generate reports reflecting the transaction tax due from each remote vendor location. These reports may then be sent to the taxing authority, the individual merchants, and/or to other taxing authorities, such as the federal government.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a container for use in storing, cleansing, and moistening a guide wire or other flexible, elongated medical device between uses during medical procedures. The container has a base having an upper surface and a lower surface. A continuous side wall extends upwardly from the base forming a basin for retaining a coiled, flexible medical device such as a guide wire. A retaining flange is attached to the side wall and extends across at least a portion of the base to retain the free ends of the guide wire in the basin. A guide arm is attached to the side wall, and extends across at least a portion of the base so that the guide arm guides the coiled medical device onto the upper surface of the base as the medical device is inserted. The container may also have a plurality of ribs to keep the coiled guide wire from touching the base of the container.

Abstract: A door restraining assembly for use with a door hingedly connected to a surrounding door frame. At least one pin member includes a cylindrically shaped body and is positioned within a recess drilled into either or both a hinge side and door side of a door. A seating portion extends laterally from the pin member past the door surface. At least one receiving member includes a pin receiving portion and a reduced diameter reinforcing portion and is mounted within a corresponding recess drilled within the door jamb. The recess for the reinforcing portion extends well past the door jamb and through one or more of the vertically extending wall studs of the wall structure surrounding the door frame. According to further embodiments, a restraining assembly is provided on each the hinge side and latch side of the door frame. A method for installing a restraining assembly according to the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A controlled release capsule comprises a male plug (2) formed of a water swellable hydrogel which is engaged within a neck portion (4) of a female body (6). The capsule contains a pharmaceutically active material. In contact with an aqueous medium, such as in the gastrointestinal tract, the hydrogel plug swells and becomes disengaged from the body, thereby releasing the active material. In order to facilitate insertion of the male plug into the neck of the body, the body has a flared mouth portion (14) which is wider than the neck. The neck itself may be wider or narrower than the remainder of the body. A water-soluble cap (8) has detentes (18) which clip over the flared mouth portion so as to lock the cap thereto.

Abstract: A method and system for simulating medical procedures is presented. During an actual medical procedure, the actions of a medical instrument are measured and recorded. These actions are generated on a member representative of the medical instrument to simulate the actual medical procedure. Forces acting upon the medical instrument are sensed and simulated in the member using a force/tactile reflecting mechanism. The preferred embodiment uses virtual reality technology including image processing, three-dimensional graphics and display methods, simulated force/tactile reflection, head/hand movement, position sensing, and sound generation to provide an accurate simulation of endoscopic medical procedures.

Abstract: A tracheostoma valve includes a shut-off valve member (1) capable of shutting off the valve in response to an egressive air thrust. The valve includes a blow-off valve member (2) of a design such that the valve can open in response to an overpressure in the trachea which exceeds a given value. This blow-off valve member limits the maximum achievable overpressure behind the valve. Coughing is possible without prior operation of the valve and leakage due to excessive overpressure in the trachea is prevented. The valve may contain a tissue connector and a housing to be connected thereto.

Abstract: An adjustable divider assembly for use with an open-top mold for creating a countertop with a built-up edge, the mold being rectangular in shape with a flat planar surface, first, second and third built-up and inwardly contoured edges and a fourth open edge. A U-shaped divider bar includes a central elongated member and first and second side elongated members which is pivotally attached along the four open edge of the mold using a pin and slot type arrangement and is rotated into the mold so that the elongated members of the divider bar are arranged in a desired spaced apart fashion relative to the opposing contoured mold surfaces. Suspending members extend forwardly from the central elongated member and position the bar at an elevated position above the planar mold surface. A first pour of plasticized resinous material is applied over the planar mold surface according to a predetermined depth, following which the divider bar is attached and rotated into an installed position within the mold.

Abstract: An athletic shoe has an upper and a sole extending along the bottom of the upper. The sole has a ball portion along the front of the sole and a heel portion along the rear of the sole as well as a lower surface which lies in a substantially predetermined plane. A plurality of elongated recesses are provided in the sole so that the recesses extend radially outwardly from a preset point in the central part of the ball of the sole and so that the recesses are circumferentially spaced from each other. An elongated resilient member is positioned in each recess and each resilient member is dimensioned so that it is spaced inwardly from the sides of its associated recess and also so that the resilient member depends downwardly from the predetermined plane of the sole. In practice, when the person wearing the athletic sole pivots around the preset point in the ball of the sole, the resilient member collapses to one side of its associated recess depending upon the direction of the pivot.

Abstract: A moisturizing attachment for use with a conventional hand held hair dryer, the hair dryer having a handle portion and an air emitting nozzle portion. The attachment includes an internally hollowed body having a first end with a first annular lip portion and a second end with a second annular lip portion. The attachment is secured to an end of the hair dryer nozzle portion and a moisturizing insert is arranged within the body to intercept a flow through path of the heated air from the hair dryer. The moisturizing means is pre-immersed in a fluid such as water and is arranged within the attachment body such that, upon activation of the hair dryer, a steady stream of a micro vapor spray mist is issued from the attachment and operates to partially replenish the moisture content within the user's hair without interfering with the desired function of the hair dryer.

Abstract: An immunotherapeutic agent is prepared from cells of E. coli or members of the genus Mycobacterium. The material is effective as an anti-tumor agent, an immunostimulant, and an adjuvant. Also disclosed is a method of evoking an immunostimulatory response through the activation of the RAS gene.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting plastic closure elements or snaps on fabric includes a pair of parallel holding bars. Rows of closure elements are formed between the holding bars. The mounting assembly is positioned on the fabric and a sewing machine having a slide with a pair of guide bars is positioned over the holding bars. The holding bars of the mounting assembly provide a track for the sewing base during the stitching process. The base portions of the closure elements are stitched onto the fabric. After stitching the holding arms are torn off the closure elements and discarded. The sewing base includes a pair of guide bars for guiding the sewing base along the holding bars.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a system for opening or closing windows and other apertures having a plurality of conditions ranging from fully open to fully closed. The system includes a panel which is moved over an aperture by a movement mechanism, and an electrical switch having a plurality of touch positions, with the switch in electrical communication with the movement mechanism. Each touch position corresponds to an aperture condition from fully opened to fully closed. Upon actuation of one of the touch positions, the panel is moved to a particular position corresponding to the touch position actuated.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for paint delivery systems includes 3-90% of an organic solvent which may comprise one or more aromatic hydrocarbons, aliphatic hydrocarbons and aliphatic esters. The composition also includes between 0.5 and 30% of a hydroxy carboxylic acid such as glycolic acid, as well as a coupling agent which may comprise one or more alcohols, glycols or glycol ethers.