Abstract: A roller window shade (roller window blind) comprising:(a) a roller; and(b) a shade (blind) secured thereto for being rolled up onto, and rolled down from, the roller, the shade carrying a clear, undistorted, high definition imprint selected from a photograph, picture, icon, logo, trade mark, cartoon character or scene, applied on the face of the shade material, the shade comprising non-stretchable material to make the window shade (blind) non-stretchable.

Abstract: A device for connecting in series between a source of alternating current power and a direct current load which decouples the power flow from the source to the load and thereby enables efficient modification of the current waveform supplied by the source to reduce current harmonics, improve the current form factor and improve the power factor. Particular uses for the device include battery chargers, off-line switching power supplies as used by computers, electronic ballasts for fluorescent tubes and variable speed electric motor controls.

Abstract: A structural module (hardware cassette) is provided suitable for use in the assembly of a vehicle door. The module includes a latch mounting member, a pair of door hinge assembly components (a lower door hinge component and an upper door hinge component) vertically spaced from one another when mounted in a vehicle, and tubes connecting the hinge components to the latch mounting member, one tube being connecting the upper hinge to the latch mounting member and extending substantially from the upper hinge component to the latch mounting member when mounted in the vehicle and a pair of laterally spaced tubes connecting the lower hinge component and the latch mounting member.

Abstract: There is provided a storage rack for storing sports equipment including a portion for storing hand held sports equipment, a portion for storing the object affected by the hand held storage equipment, and a portion for storing equipment worn on the hands or head, the improvement including a member for a fixing a sports figurine such as a statue of baseball player, football player, hockey player, tennis player, basketball player or the like to said storage rack thereby providing a rack for functionally storing the said sports equipment and doubling as an award to be given out to members of little league teams or the like. In a preferred embodiment the sports rack may include a device for displaying a flat planer object such as a card photograph or the like for easy removal of said item being displayed and replacement thereof with a second item to be displayed at the whim of the user.

Abstract: A motorized conveyor roller is provided which includes a mechanism for rotatably mounting a roller tube in a conveyor frame, the roller tube having a length, an inner diameter and a hollow interior. The roller tube has disposed within the hollow interior, a motor and a gear reducer also mounted inside the roller tube operatively connected to the motor. The gear reducer includes an output and a drive member being driven by the gear reducer output to drive said roller. A lubricant is contained within the hollow interior for lubricating and cooling the motor, the gear reducer, the gear reducer output, and the inner diameter of the roller tube. The roller tube has a device for ensuring that the lubricant is uniformily distributed about the inner diameter and length of the roller tube proximate portions of the inner diameter which do not contain the motor, the gear reducer, or the gear reducer output.

Abstract: A check or stop for a moveable member, the check or stop comprising actuated means actuated by the moveable member, or alternatively by seperate actuating means, the actuated means being either fastened with the moveable member or being integral with the moveable member, automatic switching means to control the checking and release of the actuated means and the moveable member, the moveable member being moveable from a first state, wherein the moveable member is substantially static, checked, and exhibits a first value for a predetermined characteristic of the actuated means, to a second state wherein the moveable member is substantially in motion, unchecked, and exhibits a second value of the predetermined characteristic of the actuated means, the value of the predetermined characteristic of the actuated means being available to the automatic switching means, wherein when the moveable member is in a static state the first value of the predetermined characteristic available to the automatic switching means pr

Abstract: A pivoting and sliding closure assembly is provided which rides in a guide channel of a frame upon a pivot shoe assembly which at one end securely pivots a closure member upon one pivot shoe when the closure is pivoted away from the channel, and which latches the closure member in a slidable position when the closure member is pivoted to its latched position. The pivot shoes are connected together in the assembly and unique cam structures and rollers are incorporated in the assembly.

Abstract: A building having interior and exterior walls, the building comprising supporting members, a continuous vapor barrier and a continuous air barrier, the continuous air barrier being formed by the continuous vapor barrier with supplementary air permeable membrane portions positioned with the building when formed, the supplementary membrane portions extending between the interior and exterior walls extending between abutting supporting members disposed proximate the floor, foundation wall, and preferably the ceiling of the building when completed, the supplementary membrane portion continuously extending from under the cladding of the exterior wall to under the vapor barrier of the interior wall between the abutting supporting members, and thereby with the continuous vapor barrier providing a continuous air barrier for the building.

Abstract: An attachment to adapt an elongated member to be used with a female receptacle having cleat receiving means, the attachment comprising at least two mating parts which when assembled fit over a segment of the elongated member forming a cleat when assembled having two ends and having a male portion dispose proximate one end thereof remote said segment, said male portion to be received in said female receptacle.

Abstract: A process is provided for the manufacture of ferric sulphate compounds from ferrous sulphate in a closed vessel containing a liquid phase and a vapor phase, the process comprising the oxidation of Fe.sup.++ to Fe.sup.+++ under pressure utilizing commercial oxygen in the closed vessel using NOx as a catalyst where x is a number between 1 and 2 inclusive of 1 and 2 and wherein the process comprises the following reactions: ##EQU1## wherein n is any integer greater than or equal to two (2) and y is any integer which is equal to, or greater than zero (0) and less than 3n and wherein the oxidation of Fe.sup.++ is affected by spraying the liquid phase including a solution containing Fe.sup.++ introduced to the closed vessel, through a reacting cloud comprising NO, NO.sub.2 and O.sub.2 enclosed in the vapor space of the closed vessel and wherein substantially only Ferric ions is present in the liquid phase in the closed vessel relative to the amounts of Ferric and Ferrous ions prior to the addition of FeSO.sub.4.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube introducer comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a mouth of greater diameter than an endotracheal tube being inserted into it and an elongated portion connected to, and extending longitudinally away from, the mouth for insertion thereof past the epiglottis, between the vocal cords, into the trachea, the elongated portion comprising at least one guide and reinforcing portion extending longitudinally along the length of the elongated portion away from the proximal end and mouth, and relatively thin pliable side portions or wings extending laterally from the sides of the guide portion, one from each side and overlap one another at least proximate the distal end.

Abstract: A process for making 5-(d-3-(tert-butylamino)-2-hydroxypropoxy)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-cis-2,3 naphthalenediol of the formula ##STR1## by reacting ##STR2## in an essentially water free environment with (a) M'IO.sub.3 wherein M' represents a suitable ion for forming the salt.(b) I.sub.2 (iodine)(c) CH.sub.3 COO.sup.- M".sup.+ wherein M" represents a suitable ion for forming the salt(d) glacial acetic acid and(e) ROH/M'"OH where R is alkyl and M'" is a suitable metal ion.

Abstract: An apparatus for dismembering used cartridge filters, the cartridge filters having a top and bottom, the top including a baseplate having an outlet and at least one inlet, the baseplate being adapted to mount with a machine, the filter including a casing extending from proximate the top to the bottom of the cartridge filter and affixed to the baseplate proximate the top of the cartridge filter, the cartridge filter including a disposable filter media included inside the casing;the apparatus comprising means for receiving waste cartridge filters, means for delivering the filters to a predetermined position, means for holding the filter at the predetermined position, means for separating the baseplate and the canister, means for removing the canister from the remnant of the filter and segregating said canister, means for separating said baseplate from the remnant of said filter and segregating said baseplate, said remnant including said disposable filter media, means for handling said remnant and segregating sa

Abstract: A boat mooring device comprising a base, a shaft having two ends, connected to the base at one end thereof and having a tensioner connected to the shaft end distant the base, the tensioner comprising a wheel, one end of a rod connected to the wheel, and another end connected to one end of the at least two cables each being of a first predetermined length, at least two mating collars being of a second collective predetermined length shorter than the first predetermined length located with the cables, a connector to be connected to a receiver on a boat deck or hull located at the other end of the cables, wherein the wheel is move is moved in the first position tension is applied to the cables, causing the collars to matingly engage each other wherein the cables and the collars result in an overall length substantially equal to the selected second collective predetermined length forming a rigid member, wherein when the wheel is moved to a second position, the tension on the cables is relieved and the matingly en

Abstract: A boat mooring device comprising a base, a shaft having two ends connected to the base at one end thereof and having a tensioner connected to the shaft end distant the base, the tensioner comprising a wheel, one end of a rod connected to the wheel, and another end of the rod connected to one end of at least two cables each being of a first predetermined length, at least two mating collars being of a second collective predetermined length shorter than the first predetermined length located with the cables, a connector to be connected to a receiver on a boat deck or hull located at the other end of the cables, where the connector and the receiver further comprises a rotatable cleat and cleat receptacle respectfully where the cleat comprises a male portion to be received in the cleat receptacle and the cleat receptacle further comprises cleat receiver to receive the cleat therein; wherein when the wheel is moved to a first position, tension is applied to the cables, causing the collars to matingly engage each ot

Abstract: A compound seal is provided for a valve having a housing, the housing having cold and hot water inlets and at least one outlet. The housing contains a replaceable cartridge having a valve actuation portion having cold and hot water inlets and outlets to allow fluid to interruptibly flow through the valve. The flow is interrupted when the valve actuation portion is moved from a valve open position to a valve closed position. The seal includes a body having first sealing elements to interrupt the flow through the inlet of the valve when the valve actuation portion is moved from a valve open position to a valve closed position. The body of the seal also has second sealing elements to interrupt the flow out of the valve through the outlet thereof when the valve actuation portion is moved from a valve open position to a valve closed position should the first sealing element fail.

Abstract: An anchoring device and baseball base combination, wherein the anchor device is a peg having a lower end for insertion into the ground and an upper end having a curved opening, which engage an integral closed loop which receives a strap connected to the baseball base for securing the baseball base to the ground.

Abstract: An apparatus for limiting the rotational travel of a shaft of a valve actuator. A shaft engaging element having detents disposed therewith is connected to the shaft. A stop element is coupled to the actuator. When the shaft engaging element rotates with the shaft, the detents cooperate with the stop such that after a predetermined degree of rotational travel of the shaft the detents limit the travel of the shaft such that the resultant force balance of the shaft engaging element and thus the shaft is substantially zero.

Abstract: An apparatus for reshaping metal panels or the like of motor vehicles or automobiles, the apparatus comprising;a first internally threaded circular in perimeter nut, having two ends whereon one end thereof there is located a multiplicity of substantially circular grooves radially extending outward to the perimeter of said nut to grasp one side of a metal panel in use,a second internally threaded circular in perimeter nut, having two ends whereon one end thereof there is located a multiplicity of substantially circular grooves radially extending outward to the perimeter of said nut complimentary to said grooves radially extending outward to the perimeter of the first nut, to grasp another side of a metal panel in use,a hollow externally threaded shaft, having two ends, to receive the first and second nut, said hollow portion of said shaft to receive pulling means to be applied to said apparatus and to allow said nuts to rotate with said shaft about said pulling means in use,and two metal fingers projecting fro