Abstract: A container and a valve located thereon from which liquid substances can be dispensed wherein the container has inner and outer wall portions, one within the other, and a liquid substance positioned within one of the wall portions but not within the other wall portion. The valve has a first port communicating with the space within the one wall portion and a second port communicating with the space within the other wall portion, and a valve operator member movable between a first position simultaneously closing the first and second ports and a second position simultaneously opening the first and second ports. The valve directs incoming replacement air into one portion of the container as liquid is dispensed out from the other portion.

Abstract: A linkage controlled spring powered feed system for maintaining a virtually constant force against a linearly movable member such as the feed member of a honing machine or other device, the system including a lever member having one end which bears against the linearly movable member and an opposite end, the lever member being pivotally mounted at a location between the opposite ends thereof on the machine frame, a linkage assembly bearing against the opposite end of the lever member in a direction to apply force against the linearly movable feed member, the linkage assembly including a first expandable link member having a compression spring for exerting force against the lever member and a second link member for adjusting the position where the linkage assembly engages the lever member as the lever member moves about the pivotal support to change the effectiveness of the compression spring in applying force to the linearly movable member.

Abstract: An illuminatible shoelace device is disclosed which comprises a section of flexible material having a cavity within the section and the section having a pair of ends, a fiber optic section is positioned within the cavity with a light source coupled to an end of the fiber optic section, a power supply is provided to power the light source, and switching circuitry, associated with the light source and the power supply, switches the light source on and off for transmitting light through the fiber optic section with the transmitted light illuminating the fiber optic section and the section of flexible material.

Abstract: A gravity feed display unit capable of being both vertically and horizontally arranged to achieve a wide variety of modular gravity feed configurations comprising a plurality of shelf members each having opposed side wall portions and a planar floor portion extending therebetween dividing each shelf member into respective upper and lower portions, a plurality of socket cavities integrally formed with the respective upper and lower portions of each of the shelf members, the shelf socket cavities being positioned at spaced locations adjacent the opposed side wall portions of each respective shelf member and each socket cavity including angularly oriented side wall portions, a plurality of elongated support members each having opposed end portions adapted to be insertably receivable within each of the shelf socket cavities so as to connect adjacent shelf members in spaced apart relationship one above the other, the planar floor portion of each shelf member being angularly oriented relative to a horizontal surfac

Abstract: A method for dynamically balancing a plurality of golf clubs on a conventional swing weight scale using radius of gyration as the controlling parameter wherein a specific radius of gyration/swing weight scale designation correlation is derived for a particular set or plurality of golf clubs and, thereafter, other clubs are balanced on a conventional swing weight scale in accordance with such correlation. The present method allows a user to dynamically balance one or more golf clubs to a single, selected radius of gyration, or to a radius of gyration which is driven substantially closer to the selected radius of gyration when so balanced so as to provide improved performance, control and handling characteristics as compared to other known prior art balancing methods.

Abstract: A rotary sensing device for indicating the angular displacement of a shaft is disclosed which comprises a magnetic core member formed of ferromagnetic material, a first winding wound within the core member for producing a first magnetic field in a closed path throughout the core, a second winding wound around the core member for producing a second magnetic field in a closed path throughout the core, the first and second magnetic fields being orthogonal to each other, and a pick-up coil assembly associated with the magnetic core member, the magnetic fields, and the shaft for sensing angular displacement of the shaft. A proximity sensor for sensing the passage of an object and the direction of passage of the object is also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective device for protecting a frame member of a bicycle is disclosed. The device comprises a tubular section having a frame member engaging surface and an exterior surface which is opposite to the frame member engaging surface, the frame member engaging surface and the exterior surface forming a first edge defining a first aligning portion along the first edge. The frame member engaging surface and the exterior surface further form a second edge defining a second aligning portion along the second edge. The first and second edges are spaced apart from each other and opposite from each other when the tubular section is around the frame member in a protective position. The tubular section is dimensioned to span substantially the length of the frame member when the tubular section is positioned over the frame member and the aligning portions are positionable around the frame member when the tubular section is positioned over the frame member.

Abstract: An ankle brace to be used for therapy and prevention of orthopedic injuries in the ankle joint area, the ankle brace is comprised of a main brace body (1) having a shank or lower leg covering portion (2) and a foot covering portion (4), an inner stay (22) and an outer stay (23) which are each detachably mounted, and a coupling or connecting belt (24) for connecting the two stays together. The lower leg covering portion (2) is able to be opened and closed at its front side through the use of surface fasteners (9 and 10) and includes a plurality of fastening belts (15 to 18). The foot covering portion (4) is coupled or connected to the lower end of the lower leg covering portion (2) and is able to be opened and closed at its front side through the use of a surface fastener (12) and is provided with at least one stretchable belt (20, 21).

Abstract: A honing tool or mandrel mountable for rotation on a honing machine comprising a tubular abrasive sleeve member retained coaxially within a modular tubular honing assembly having an opening or passageway extending the entire length therethrough adaptable for insertably receiving an elongated expander member positioned for axial movement therewithin. The modular tubular honing assembly includes a drive member for attaching to a typical honing machine, a cage member adaptable for slidably receiving the abrasive sleeve member, and a retainer member for holding the abrasive sleeve member in operative position within the cage member. The abrasive sleeve member has inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface being conically tapered over its entire length while its outer surface includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced longitudinal projections positioned adjacent longitudinal channels, each projection including a honing surface having abrasive particles located thereon.

Abstract: In a carburetor for an internal combustion engine, the improvement embodying an air flow surface disposed strategically in a venturi or air flow passageway of the carburetor, the air flow surface providing enhanced air flow velocity characteristics over a region thereof relative to the free stream velocity over the air flow surface, and an orifice located adjacent to the air flow surface in the vicinity of the region of enhanced air flow velocity so as to provide a vacuum signal through the orifice which corresponds substantially proportionally to the air flow velocity through the venturi or air flow passageway, the vacuum signal being usable for improving fuel delivery characteristics to the venturi as well as for other purposes. Several methods for incorporating the present invention into existing carburetor constructions are likewise disclosed.

Abstract: A multipurpose panel structure formed of a relatively thin resilient type material adaptable for use both as a container device and as a display sign, the panel structure comprising a relatively flat one-piece wall member having a cooperatively engageable interlocking arrangement associated therewith enabling the wall member to be formed into an open-ended closed wall structure capable of standing on end to form a container device, the cooperatively engageable interlocking arrangement being releasably detachable so as to enable the wall member to return to its normally flat condition for use as a display sign. The present wall member can be formed into a cylindrical shape, or it can be scored or otherwise weakened at various locations on its surface so as to form a multi-sided container structure. Any plurality of the present wall members may be connected together to form a multitude of container sizes and shapes.

Abstract: An apparatus for making abdominal exercises such as sit-ups and the like easier to perform by enabling a person to use the upper body and arms in varying amounts to assist the abdominal muscles in completing the exercise motions, the apparatus comprising a substantially planar base member on which a person may be positioned and at least one and preferably a plurality of pairs of opposing handgrips attached to opposite sides of the base member and extending upwardly therefrom at an angular relation thereto, the person being able to select the handgrips which are most comfortable and enable use of the upper body and arms to a desired extent to assist the abdominal muscles in raising and lowering the upper body portion or legs, the base member being positionable on any relatively flat surface and being adapted so as to not rock, pivot or otherwise move thereon during use and the pairs of handgrips being progressively farther apart toward one end of the base member so as to not interfere with access to the other

Abstract: Skin barrier paste compositions free from organic solvents comprised of at least a rubber component and a filler component wherein the rubber component includes a liquid rubber having an average molecular weight of about 1,000 to about 80,000 and a viscosity of about 200 poise to about 6,000 poise at 40.degree. C., the rubber component being present in the paste composition in the range of about thirty percent to about seventy percent by weight. The present inventive paste compositions can be freely formed with the fingertips or a spatula; they are less irritating to the skin, mucosa and/or the injured area; and they are less susceptible to a viscosity change when exposed to the atmosphere, thus assuring an ease of application and a stable paste formulation when stored in a container.

Abstract: A video otoscope enables a complete otological examination via high resolution color video to be conducted. The video otoscope includes an otoscope head having a rod lens system and structure enabling mounting a video camera on the otoscope head in position for receiving the rod lens image. The video otoscope also enables mounting a speculum in overlaying relation to the rod lens for retracting the wall of the ear canal, and the use of a pneumatic insufflator bulb in cooperation with both the rod lens and the speculum for demonstrating ear drum mobility. The video otoscope can furthermore include a high resolution color video monitor as well as a video recorder and a multiple or single image printer to enable recording the otological examination.

Abstract: Ostomy appliance for attachment around an aperture or opening of the human body including a first member having an adhesive plate fixably positionable by adhesion around the aperture of the human body, a first flange having an annular or ring-form fitting portion around an aperture extending through the adhesive plate, the first flange having a collar or tab extending outwardly from at least a portion of the fitting portion thereof, the collar or tab forming at least one cut-away recess or notch or truncated portion extending to the outermost peripheral edge of the fitting portion, a second member having a second flange with an annular or ring-form fitting portion cooperatively engageable with the first fitting portion, the second member having a bag portion or a cap portion associated with the side thereof opposite the second fitting portion, the cut-away recess or notch being of such a size as to enable the insertion of a finger therein for guiding the first and second members into engagement with each othe

Abstract: An ultrasonic cutter suitable for cutting a fixation dressing used for orthopedic treatment of affected body parts so as to remove the dressing from an orthopedically bandaged body part, wherein in order to ensure structural simplification as well as a safe and easy cutting operation, the ultrasonic cutter includes a cutting blade (4) which is provided with a cutting edge on a side face (4A) only thereof, the leading end portion (4B) of the cutting blade (4) being round in shape and being provided with no cutting edge.

Abstract: A shelf member for displaying and merchandising shelved products therefrom including front, rear and opposed side walls and a floor portion extending therebetween, a plurality of parallel upstanding divider wall portions defining therebetween a plurality of adjacent product channels for receiving and organizing products positioned therewithin in parallel rows, the divider wall portions as well as the shelf side walls being constructed so as to be not only sufficiently tall to provide the necessary lateral support for merchandising taller products within the respective product channels, but, importantly, being also sufficiently flexible and/or resilient so as to enable such taller products to move within the respective product channels without binding, squeezing or otherwise hindering the product flow, particularly in gravity feed applications. The present flexible guide channel divider walls can also be relatively easily retrofitted onto existing prior art shelf members.