Abstract: A low cost multipurpose electronic ballast for ultraviolet transilluminators and crosslinkers for starting and operating four or more ultraviolet lamps simultaneously. The electronic ballast is designed to be capable of operating with input voltages ranging from 85 volts AC to 250 volts AC and input frequencies ranging from 40 Hertz to 400 Hertz. The output to the lamps comes from a group of capacitors which control the current to the lamps. Because the output comes from capacitive ballasts in parallel, alternate sets of capacitors can be switched to alternate sets of lamps allowing the central ballast control to be used with different sets of lamps. By placing another set of capacitors in parallel with the existing output capacitors and making a momentary connection, a momentary power boost can be achieved. This feature also allows a variable intensity control comprised of a number of different size capacitors in series with the parallel group to vary the total current to all the lamps.

Abstract: A compact automatic apparatus for rapidly curing photosensitive coatings on eyeglass lenses. A precision adjustable automatic programmer controls process cycling, ultraviolet intensity and radiation time. A control panel is used to switch the apparatus on or off and to manually select cycle parameters. The apparatus electronically monitors radiation intensity and uses a flashing light to warn the operator of low ultraviolet intensity. Apparatus components are cooled by a filtered force air convection system that prevents flow of unfiltered air into the apparatus. An automatically programmed linear motion lens transport carriage passes through an automatic outer door which allows inward and outward passage of the lens while protecting the operator from ultraviolet radiation. The outer door shields the machine interior from dirt and dust.

Abstract: A substantially annular flow enhancing insert is positioned in the carburetor side of the roof prism shaped reed valve inlet frame of a two-cycle internal combustion engine. The insert's flow passage is shaped so as to prevent flow separation due to large angular changes in the flow passage. The insert has two extended tapering wedges, each wedge positioned flush against the inner surface of the two opposite parallel triangular walls of the inlet frame. Each wedge directs the inlet flow smoothly to the reed valve openings and eliminates flow passage discontinuities that are normally present within the inlet frame. The remainder of the insert is closely matched to the carburetor duct and reed valve inlet frame contours so as to eliminate surface discontinuities and thereby enhance the flow into the engine.

Abstract: An extension wrench for transmitting a torque to a fastener with restricted access, where conventional wrenches are not practical to use because of lack of clearance for the angular movement of the conventional wrench. The extension wrench comprises an elongated frame, housing a driven gear at one end, a driving gear at the opposite end and a meshing gear train between the driving and driven gears which transmits torque from the driving gear to the driven gear. The gears have no shafts for support but are supported on their external diametral surfaces by close fitting circular recesses in the elongated frame. The driving and driven gears have multi-faceted recesses to accept (standard square or hexagonal cross section) commercially available tools. The planform of the wrench is substantially rectangular or arcuate. Lubrication means is provided for servicing the wrench.

Abstract: Plastic, natural or synthetic rubber surgical appliances such as gloves, condoms, drains, catheters and tubing are coated with a nontoxic chemical formulation to inhibit sticking during storage and to ease the installation of the device. The coating disclosed herein is a water soluble nontoxic chemical compound that incorporates Na (sodium) or K (potassium) in varying chemical combinations with carbonates, acetates, bicarbonates, acetate trihydrates and citrate dihydrate.