Abstract: This invention relates a simplified and reliable process for the detection and measurement of viral specific immunoglobulins such as IgG, IgM and IgE wherein relatively large-diameter plastic beads, e.g., 1/4", diameter polystyrene balls with a specular finish, are used as the solid matrix upon which a high concentration of standard cells are first grown or cultured. The cells are then infected with a particular virus to express a high concentration of unpurified viral antigen(s), and are then fixed to preserve the viral antigen(s) concentration. The resulting fixed plastic beads (PB) are washed (to remove fixing agent) and then employed as the basis of the detection of specific immunoglobulins in the patient's serum. The detection process involves simply incubating a measured dilution of patient serum with each PB whereby the various specific immunoglobulins in the patient serum will attach to the viral antigen(s) on the PB. The specific immunoglobulins (e.g.

Abstract: A more efficient reduction mill is described having, with a rotating hammer mill, a readily displaceable grate assembly system entirely pivotally displaced by power means, as a single unit, from the hammer mill portion to achieve ready access to the grate assembly for reversal or replacement of worn sections in combination with a pivotally displaceable by-pass door, which when displaced to a first position permits quick, safe and efficient removal of uncrushable materials from the product stream of the reduction mill without stopping mill rotation. The pivotal displacement of the by-pass door is selectively powered by the same power means or unit which pivotally displaces the grate system for access to the rotor and grate assembly. Such system employing a common power means for selective pivotal displacement of grate system and/or by-pass door permits a more cost-efficient means of achieving size reduction of a variety of materials, and permits also complete and ready access to the rotary hammer mill portion.

Abstract: A unitary grommet, adapted to securely mount therein a headlight-protecting screens and further adapted to enable secure mounting thereof in a headlight-opening-defining portion of a vehicle bumper or the like, for protecting the vehicle headlight, is described.The unitary grommet is comprised of flexibly-resilient material, and includes a common wall, separating a peripheral screen-mounting section. The screen-mounting section extends behind the vehicle bumper headlight-opening, for preventing access thereto, and to enable secure and efficient mounting of the screen in the grommet. The bumper-mounting section is adapted to extend peripherally about the bumper headlight opening, when the grommet is properly mounted, and provides a molded channel for securely mounting the grommet in the vehicle bumper headlight opening.

Abstract: The field of this invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for chemical treatment or milling of materials that provides complete control of gases generated during the milling phase. The apparatus consists of a vapor-tight containment for all procedures before, during, and after treatment, i.e., milling which might result in the generation of noxious fumes.To facilitate the treatment of nitrogen oxide gases, air dilution of off-gases is minimized, thus enhancing the reaction transforming the gases to the water soluble form. Reaction kinetics are improved so that near-perfect scrubber efficiency can be achieved.The entire enclosure means is compartmentalized, yet substantially completely vapor-tight to provide a safe environment for personnel (i.e., during handling and inspection of workpieces) and to provide areas for other treatment of the workpieces (i.e., activation of workpiece surfaces by spraying with HCl acid).

Abstract: Apparatus for correction of spinal curvature deficiencies such as scolios lordosis, kyphosis and combinations thereof, utilizing transcutaneous, percutaneous or subcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation of certain target musculature is described. Following selection of the target muscle sites, the apparatus supplies electrical muscle stimulation to each of the muscle sites to be contracted, on a alternating basis, the net effect of which is the muscle sites jointly apply a corrective force on a constant basis while, at the same time, each said muscle site has a rest period between each stimulation period. Each muscle site is not affected by the electrical stimulation of the other site.

Abstract: A method and means of improved drywall or wallboard construction is shown and described wherein the edges of adjacent wallboards are first mounted to a series of vertically spaced strap members affixed between, and spanning, adjacent typical wall stud or ceiling stud members. The strap members are each provided with a centrally located recessed area. The wallboard edges are then screwed into the recessed area of each of the strap members to form a recessed butt joint which can then be rendered flush by conventional means.The method and means of the invention permits the bending of wall board and forming of a recessed butt joint without setting up high stresses in the wallboard. Any stresses are adequately offset by the strap member which is substantially rigid, and reinforced, as well, in its central recessed area.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a combined battery holder means and pressure-switch plate formed from a unitary piece of electrically non-conductive, thin, flexibly resilient flat sheet material such as, but not limited, to plastic-coated carstock of between, preferably, 1/2 mil to 5 mils in thickness. Each of the battery holder means and the integrally hinged pressure-switch plate carry aligned electrical contact elements or terminal means, said terminal means normally lying in spaced, non-conductive relationship (i.e., when no pressure is exerted thereon) but as the battery holder means and integrally hinged pressure-switch plate are moved relatively inward towards each other, under external manual pressure, the inherent flexibility of the hinged pressure plate is readily overcome and an electrical interconnection is made between the respective aligned terminal means of the battery holder and the integrally hinged pressure plate. Suitable wiring, or other electrically conductive means, e.g.

Abstract: This invention relates to a specific type of multi-conductor cable comprising a plurality of insulated wire conductor pairs, each of said insulated conductor pairs having alternating twist and straight portions and having alignment means for precisely aligning both the twisted portions and straight portions of said insulated conductor pairs in a predetermined, laterally spaced, relationship with respect to each other. The alignment means of the multi-conductor calbe of this invention comprises a laminated plastic sheet, initially formed from first and second plastic sheets or films, the laminated film having(a) a plurality of precisely spaced encapsulating ducts formed therein, each encapsulating duct containing either an individual, insulated, straight portion of a conductor or an insulated conductor twisted pair and(b) nip areas extending laterally between, and joining, each of said precisely spaced encapsulating ducts.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an improved method of correction of spinal curvature deficiencies such as scoliosis, lordosis, kyphosis and combinations thereof, utilizing transcutaneous, percutaneous or subcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation of certain target musculature. The improvements reside in the use first of techniques (preferably thermographic) to define pairs of non-overlapping sites of muscle contraction (when electrically stimulated by a predetermined electrical pulse pattern) which sites of muscle contraction surround the reference center or apex of the major curvature to be corrected. Following selection of the muscle sites, one supplies electrical muscle stimulation to each of the muscle sites to be contracted, on an alternating basis, the net effect of which is that the muscle sites jointly apply a corrective force on a constant basis while, at the same time, each said muscle site has a rest period between each stimulation period.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for converting a parallel binary coded, input number from a first unit system to a second unit system, the two unit systems being related by a known numerical conversion factor. The parallel binary coded input number is converted to a number of serial pulses equal to the coded number and the serial pulses are fed to a counter provided with feedback. The feedback operates on the counter to reduce the count of serial pulses by a selected numerical conversion factor to thereby effect the desired conversion.The counter output typically includes a converted number expressed in the second unit system and a remainder number expressed in the first unit system, the remainder being smaller than the numerical conversion factor.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an optimal mineralized potable or drinking water formulation. The optimal mineralized drinking i.e., potable, water formulation strongly appears to have great utility in preventing cardiovascular disease and is an aqueous solution consisting essentially of:20-40 mg/liter Strontium ions;50-100 mg/liter Magnesium ions;60-125 mg/liter Calcium ions; and0.06-0.15 mg/liter Lithium.All the chemical elements are present in the ionic form as water soluble salts, e.g., as sulfates, nitrates, or chlorides of the elements. The mineral water contains no sodium or potassium ions.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a valve drive means for a vertical up-down valve of the type having a valve shaft linearly movable within a cylindrical valve bore between a first, normal, valve position and a second, occasional valve position. The drive means includes a vertical rotatable drive shaft with a threaded portion formed between non-threaded portions and a mateably threaded coupler for engaging the drive shaft and transmitting axial force to the valve shaft. The movement of the valve shaft is precisely limited by disengagement of the coupler from said threaded drive shaft portion irrespective of continued rotation of said drive shaft. Means are included for neutralizing hydraulic pressure which would interfere with re-engagement of the coupler with the threading on the drive shaft. Means are also preferably provided for deriving a torque component for rotating said valve shaft within said bore and thus facilitating any "freezing" of seal rings mounted to said valve shaft within said valve bore.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of making a conchless chocolate-flavored confectionary coating and composition and to the products resulting therefrom. This is accomplished by the use of 3-40 parts, by weight, of a soya protein isolate as the main emulsifier in combination with: (a) 10-65 parts by weight, edible fats (such as hydrogenated cottonseed or soybean oils); (b) 40-70 parts, by weight, sweeteners, i.e., sugar or sugar substitutes, such as corn flour, tapioca flour, or corn syrup solids; and (c) 2-60 parts, by weight, chocolate flavorings, such as cocoa or carob, plus trace amounts of other flavoring agents.The edible fats (less a hold-back of 40-50%) sugar or sugar substitutes, flavorings and emulsifier are admixed (except for a substantial portion of the fat) to form a paste. The paste is extruded, between a series of stainless steel paired rollers to form a smooth, homogeneous but very viscous, paste of the order of 45-60 McMichael viscosity.