Abstract: Ambulatory traction device for reducing body weight on lumbo-sacral area of spine comprising: upper support for encircling upper body region; lower support for placement on sides above the hips, and at least two turnbuckles extending vertically between the upper and lower supports and having end rods fixed to rigid innermost plates sandwiched inside of soft and pliable parts of the upper and lower support members.

Abstract: Multi-media modular filtration unit for separating solids from a fluid comprising at least two filtration modules disposed in series alignment within a water tight cabinet, wherein each module has a pressure release valve to allow fluid being filtered to bypass its clogged filtering surface to permit continuation of filtering on an unclogged succeeding surface.

Abstract: Method of providing anti-sickling of red blood cells in sickle cell anemia patients without hemolyzing said cells, using thiocyanates alone, or together with Vitamin B.sub.6.

Abstract: Tie-strap comprising dual elongated body portons with holding eyelet projections at opposite ends, and a bridging member connecting side portions of the upper areas of the strap and the eyelet projections are affixed around a cable structure joined by coaxial connectors in a manner which allows the bridging member to lie taut in parallel relationship with said cable and across said connector in order to prevent separation of said connector.

Abstract: Predator control sonic collar unit for protecting livestock when placed around the neck, comprising means for detecting startled motion, means for transforming the startled motion into an electrical impulse, and means for converting the electrical impulse into an audio alarm sound and/or visual alarm which repels an attacking predator.

Abstract: A double ended compressible tubular swab applicator comprising a length of tubular material containing a charge of a treating liquid in an innermost lumen and a heat generating material having microencapsulated water spheres embedded in an outermost lumen, for delivery of heated treating liquid upon compression of the microcapsules and rupturing of sealing members.

Abstract: A creamy water-in-oil conditioner-dressing for hair comprising: wheat germ oil, Brewers yeast flakes, the oils of vitamins A, D and E, propylene glycol, glycerol, jojoba oil, methyl and propyl parabens, deionized water, petrolatum, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, n-stearyl alcohol, n-cetyl alcohol and fragrance.

Abstract: A spring-free cable-lock device for tubular frame vehicles having a swaged end cable with identical halves of a phallic head as a plug for insertion into a lock member, comprising a sliding latch plate with a semi-circular opening which aligns with a groove in the phallic head to form a lock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds belonging to the family of fluorophenacyl-amine derivates of formula: ##STR1## [wherein A is CO or CHOH and R is CH(CH.sub.3).sub.2 or C(CH.sub.3).sub.3 ] and selected from the group consisting of N-(4-fluorophenacyl)-isopropylamine, N-(2-fluorophenacyl)-tertiarybutylamine, 1-(2-fluorophenyl)-2-tertiarybutylamino-1-ethanol, 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-tertiarybutylamino-1-ethanol, and their addition salts, These new derivatives are useful in therapeutics, particularly as anti-aggressive agents, anti-anorexia nervosa agents, sedative agents, and CNS- antidepressants.

Abstract: Method for complete wet removal of asbestos from pipes comprising placing a trough with semi-circular recesses in insertable end walls around a pipe, sealing spaces between recesses and pipe after securing trough to pipe, pouring solution on to trough to immerse pipe and soften asbestos, removing solution, cleaning off asbestos with tool, and wiping pipe with a soaked cloth.

Abstract: Device for use in wet removable of asbestos from pipes comprising a trough having end wall semi-circular recesses for receiving pipes, means for securing the troughs on pipes in manner which allows poured-in aqueous solution to completely immerse pipes and sealing means to prevent leakage of said solution from spaces between semi-circular recesses and pipe.

Abstract: A process for use in wet removal of asbestos from pipes comprising placing a trough about an asbestos covered pipe, securing said trough around said pipe, adhering a continuous seal between trough end walls and said pipe, immersing said pipe in water, to soften said asbestos, draining off the water, removing said asbestos with a tool, and wiping the pipe with an oil or water soaked rag.

Abstract: Device for use in wet removable of asbestos from pipes comprising a trough having means for securing the trough on pipes, and means to allow a poured in aqueous solution to completely immerse said pipes and prevent leakage of said solution from spaces between said pipe and said sealing means.

Abstract: A speaker system comprises a housing and at least one speaker mounted in said housing. An acoustical filter for intercepting and reradiating sound waves is mounted in front of the cone of the speaker. The acoustical filter includes a frame having a central aperture and at least one membrane mounted to the frame covering the aperture and having a resonant frequency of vibration. A plurality of slots are formed in the frame adjacent the aperture. A dispersion grid for increasing the spacial angular dispersion of sound waves generated by the speaker is mounted in front of the frame.

Abstract: Cooling, anti-itch skin preparations in a hydrophilic base, comprising an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, peppermint oil and urea.

Abstract: A double ended compressible tubular swab applicator comprising a length of tubular material containing a charge of a treating liquid in an innermost lumen and a heat generating material having microencapsulated water spheres embedded in an outermost lumen, for delivery of heated treating liquid upon compression of the microcapsules and rupturing of sealing members.

Abstract: A cable-lock device for securing an outboard motor vehicle to a marine vessel, wherein a cable with a phallic head inserted into a lock member, which comprising a sliding latch plate with a semi-circular opening which aligns with a groove in the phallic head to form a lock.

Abstract: Exterior guides for use in combination with bite tab film holders and a snap-a-ray type film holder for accurately aligning a beam of an X-ray cone with a film during the process of taking intraoral periapical dental X-rays. In a first embodiment, the exterior guide comprises an h-shaped structure positioned in a horizontal plane with maxillary and mandibular angulation markings on the structure's guide arms. In a second embodiment, the exterior guide comprises a U-shaped structure positioned in a vertical plane having mandibular and maxillary angulation markings on the structure's guide arms.