Abstract: A wiper blade comprising a body made of an elastomeric material; and a surface coating layer positioned on a surface of the body and comprising a fluorine-containing resin having hydroxyl groups in the molecules thereof and a hardening agent having reactivity with the hydroxyl groups and optionally a solid lubricant. The surface coating layer is formed only on both side surfaces of the body. Thus, the wiper blade has a high degree of flexibility and restoring property; a high degree of durability; and judders in a slight extent when it slides on a glass surface in contact therewith; a high wiping performance; and maintains its wiping performance for a long time.

Abstract: A book constructed of foam provided with manipulatives for use with enjoyment of the book is disclosed.

Abstract: A filtering device includes a screen including support rods extending in the axial direction of the screen and arranged generally cylindrically with a predetermined interval, and a cylindrical filter member attached fixedly on the outside of the support rods, a vibrator including a shaft provided in the central portion of the screen coaxially with the screen and at least one leaf spring which is fixed in one end portion thereof to the shaft and is capable of abutting in the other end portion against a part of each of the support rods, and a drive unit for rotating at least one of the screen and the vibrator.

Abstract: A dry mix formulation for a nutritional drink is disclosed which has the following ingredients:(a) a source of protein;(b) a non-dairy creamer which comprises a low melting fat, sodium caseinate and corn syrup solids;(c) a vegetable gum;(d) a dispersant;(e) optionally, a source of carbohydrates;(f) a comestible organic acid; and(g) optionally a vitamin-mineral mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chemically modified form of hemoglobin that is stabilized and can efficiently bind and release oxygen. In addition the chemically modified hemoglobin may be polymerized to increase its molecular weight and increase its stability so that it will have a longer half life in the circulatory system and may be used as a stable oxygen transport mediator which is useful as the basis of a blood substitute.

Abstract: A musical drum in which an inflatable bladder is employed to regulate the tension on the drum head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spark plug connector for an internal combustion engine, comprisinga plug-in contact (28) for the electrode connection of a spark plug;a connector sleeve (3) surrounding the plug-in contact (28);a connection (32) for an ignition cable;a single-piece, rigid, supporting connector sleeve (3) made of an insulating material; andan elastic means (20) attached to the connector sleeve (3) which seals the gap (22) between the connector sleeve and a spark plug well of an engine cylinder, with the spark plug connector being guided in the spark plug well by the elastic means, in whicha) the material of the connector sleeve (3) has a high melting point and a high electric strength;b) the gap between the connector sleeve (3) and the ceramic shaft of the spark plug is sealed by an elastic means (17) attached to the connector sleeve, by which means the spark plug connector is guided during plug-in onto the spark plug;c) in the connector sleeve (3) a ceramic inlet (7) is provided which encloses the p

Abstract: A marine power cord cover having a cap for providing sealing engagement with the terminal end of the power cord, a tab to facilitate removal of the cap from the terminal end of the power cord and a tether to the power cord to maintain the cover in proximity thereto. The cover is preferably made of a unitary oil resistant thermoplastic material.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of etodolac, comprising the following steps:a) reacting 7-ethyl-tryptophol of formula (II) with methyl 3-oxo-pentanoate of formula (III) thereby obtaining methyl 1,8-diethyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano [3,4-bis] indole-1-acetate of formula (IV) in an apolar solvent;b) hydrolyzing the compound of formula (IV) to etodolac (I),wherein step (a) is carried out at a temperatures of between -20.degree. C. and +50.degree. C. in the presence of a concentrated mineral acid, the molar ratio of the inorganic acid to 7-ethyl-tryptophol being comprised between 0.5 and 5.

Abstract: A superfluidifying composition for cement compositions is described, which contains as superfluidifying additive a salt of the product resulting from sulfonation and oxidation of fuel oils deriving from steam cracking of oil products (FOKS), and an antifoam additive comprising one or more copolymers among ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, etherified at the beginning of the polymeric chain by an alkoxy group R.sub.1 --O, wherein R.sub.1 is an alkyl group, linear or branched, having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, and whose monomeric terminal units have their oxygen atom bound to a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: An easy to use retrofit apparatus or OEM machine difficult to mount tire changer for use in tire mounting and demounting operations and bead loosening operations which eliminates damage to tire sidewalls and the rim of wheels.

Abstract: This invention provides graffiti removers for removing permanent ink stains from painted surfaces. This graffiti removers include an active solvent for dissolving the stains, which are organic in nature, an optional secondary solvent for concentrated attack on the stain without being adversely affected by dilution with water, an emollient for maintaining a uniform dispersion of particulates in the remover and on the graffiti-stained painted surfaces, and an amorphous, particulate, mildly abrasive filler for imbiding the solvents, the filler being selected to permit the slow release of the active solvent.

Abstract: A mud flap support for a tractor allows the wheels to be steered while maintaining the attitude of the mud flap constant. The support has three elements with a preloaded spring between the axle and one of the elements of the support.

Abstract: A device for controlling the locking and unlocking operations of a gear wheel-rotary disc assembly comprises a ball for circulating screw having one end thereof coupled to a rotating coupling member. The screw is in turn rotatably engaged in a fixed ring-nut, which is housed in the bed of the device, to allow the screw to be axially driven, under the control of a driving motor.With respect to prior like devices, the inventive device allows the rotary disc to be driven quicker and more accurately from a locking position to an unlocking position thereof.