Abstract: An implantable cardiac defibrillator system, comprising:a) a charge storage element,b) a switching element connected to the charge storage element,c) a processor capable of detecting a defibrillation event in a patient,d) patient connection electrodes connected to the switching element and to the processor,e) a cardiac impedance monitoring section connected to the patient connection electrodes, andf) a charge storage element discharge section communicatively connected to the switching element.

Abstract: Apparatus for auditing the usage and indicating the status of a remote coin telephone system to a central computer via a telephone line. The apparatus comprises a power conversion and supply section connected to the telephone line and which derives current from it. The power conversion and supply section has a capacitor for periodically storing and providing electric charge. A microcontroller is connected to the power conversion and supply section. The apparatus also comprises a data signal reception and transmission section, which is connected to the microcontroller and to the telephone line, and a circuit section which detects telephone line voltage, current and frequency signals connected to the telephone line, which are a function of the operation of the audited coin telephone system.

Abstract: An article clip packaging machine for applying carton members to the article rims of preselected article groups. The machine has a conveyor with an infeed end for receiving preselected article groups. At least two carton member feeding structures are synchronized with the conveyor for placing carton base and carton top members, respectively, on the preselected article groups. A securing assembly attaches the carton base and top members to the rims of the article groups to provide article group carriers.

Abstract: An article group transfer apparatus constructed and arranged to move article groups into open ends of the carton sleeves. The apparatus is incorporated in a continuous motion cartoner assembly for loading article groups into cartons which comprises an article infeed mechanism supplying at least one stream of articles; an article group selection and transport mechanism intersecting the article infeed mechanism to form and transport a longitudinal stream of article groups of a predetermined pattern; a carton supply and transport mechanism synchronized and moving parallel with the article group selecting mechanism to provide cartons with open ends facing the moving article groups; and the article group transfer apparatus which moves the article groups into the open ends of the carton sleeves.

Abstract: A storage interrogation apparatus for communication with an implanted medical device and with remote communications systems. The apparatus comprises a microprocessor for implementing program control instructions, an RF receiver/transmitter connected to the microprocessor for transmitting and receiving signals between the interrogator and the implanted medical device, a memory integrated circuit for storing signal data received from the implanted medical device, and a transmission system for transmitting stored signal data to a location remote from the interrogator.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of assembling a liquid applicator structure having a static mixing member with a input and an output end and a nozzle member disposed at the output end of the mixing member, comprising the steps of providing a static mixing member; providing a nozzle member; depositing a predetermined amount of an adhesive on the output end of the static mixing member; connecting the nozzle member to the output end of the static mixing member; and applying a retention structure over a predetermined segment of the mixing member and the nozzle member.

Abstract: An Accessory Organizer comprising a rectangular fabric base. The fabric base is sewn with trim. An additional piece of trim is extended on top in a semicircle to allow hanging of the base. Buttonholes are sewn onto the base in various numbers and positions to support items with clips. Two rods are glued to the base at its top and bottom to eliminate curling. This allows the base to be raised away from supporting surface. Appliques are attached to the rods to eliminate scratches to supporting surfaces.

Abstract: A telecommunications adapter for connecting a modular connector to the mating end of a telecommunications interface adapter comprises a modular connection structure; a printed circuit board having exposed electrical contacts disposed within the plane of the printed circuit board which are electrically connected to the modular connection structure; and a housing structure having a central cavity enclosing a predetermined portion of the printed circuit board, the housing structure further having a plug end for mating contact with the telecommunications interface terminal and which has an aperture through which the electrical contacts of the printed circuit board outwardly extend for electrical connection with the telecommunications interface terminal.

Abstract: A defibrillation electrode apparatus which provides defibrillating, pacing, and sensing functions with the use of fewer conductors. Conductor requirements are minimized by solid-state multiplexing that is accomplished at the distal end of the apparatus.

Abstract: A rotary, mulching lawn mower blade, comprising a central mounting portion having opposing ends and being for connection to an external drive structure, and a pair of end portions, one end portion being disposed at each central mounting portion end, the end portions each having at least two cutting members disposed at spatially vertically and horizontally separate locations with respect to each other, and the cutting members each having a cutting surface and a deflecting surface.

Abstract: A logic system, which is capable of logical expression comprising processing members interconnected by transmission elements, wherein the processing member resolves at least two or more input allowed values to one result allowed value, allowed values including one or more data values and one or more non-data values, at least one non-data value being a null value, the processing member changing its result value to a data value only when all of its presented input values are valid and changing its result value to a NULL value only when all of its presented input values are NULL values.

Abstract: An article rotating assembly and process for rotating articles to a predetermined orientation on a moving conveyor. The assembly comprises movable article control structures and cooperating vertical motion and rotational motion assemblies which are synchronized with the conveyor. Each article control structure is constructed and arranged for vertical and rotational movement above the moving conveyor and is controlled by cam follower and guide track structures to engage and rotate articles on the moving conveyor to a predetermined orientation.

Abstract: A switch comprising a printed circuit board, including at least two conductive paths arranged in a predetermined pattern on a first surface of the printed circuit board; a depressible elastomeric actuation structure connected to the printed circuit board and having a conductive contact constructed and arranged so that it establishes contact with and between each conductive path of the printed circuit board upon depression of the actuation structure; a pair of conductors connecting the conductive paths to an external electronic apparatus; and a mounting assembly to mount the printed circuit board to an external surface.

Abstract: A defibrillation catheter having a connection from an electrode to an infeed conductor in the mid-point area of the electrode. The mid-point current feed provides for a voltage drop from the center of the electrode to its ends, which minimizes extreme electrical fields which normally develop at the electrode ends. The coil resistance is selected to further optimize the field distribution so as to allow a large passage of defibrillation current without cell damage.

Abstract: A method and device for automatically metering, invoicing, and crediting the user of an apparatus located at a remote location. The method provides an authorization code to the apparatus issued by the owner and which enables the apparatus for a predetermined time period. At least one operation parameter is determined with respect to the use of the apparatus during the predetermined time period and an invoice is provided at the apparatus location. The invoice indicates the operation parameter and further indicates a fee based on the operation parameter. The device comprises a central processing unit for reception of the authorization code and a code verification system. The code verification system authorizes usage of the apparatus for a predetermined time period. The central processing unit determines at least one operation parameter during the predetermined time period and provides an invoice to the user.

Abstract: A cartoner assembly loading article groups into open carton sleeves. The cartoner assembly comprises an article infeed mechanism supplying at least one stream of articles, an article selecting mechanism intersecting the article infeed mechanism to form and move a stream of article groups of a predetermined pattern, a carton supply mechanism synchronized and moving parallel with said article selecting mechanism to provide cartons with open ends facing the moving article groups, and an article group transfer mechanism constructed and arranged to move article groups into the open ends of the carton sleeves.

Abstract: An elongated pneumatic plug is provided for sealing pipelines. The pneumatic plug has a body structure with a first end cap element, a second end cap element and an expandable elastomeric sleeve with a fixed outer diameter. A fluid ingress and egress valve is located in the first end element which is positioned adjacent the first segment of the sleeve structure. The elastomeric sleeve structure has a specified length and varying wall thicknesses at specified segments along its length. The segmented lengths comprise a middle segment having a predetermined wall thickness, a first segment having a thickness in a range of approximately 50-65% of the middle segment thickness and a second segment having a thickness in a range of approximately 65-80% of the middle segment thickness. The segmented sleeve structure provides an ordered and staged inflation and deflation of the pneumatic plug body.

Abstract: A portable weighing scale assembly which is comprised of a base structure including a double ended shear beam load cell structure. The shear beam load cell structure has top and bottom brace members and a spacer plate located at its center position and to which the load platform is mounted. The ends of the load cell structure are mounted to a support saddle and strap which are fixed to opposing base members of the base structure.

Abstract: A double ended shear beam load cell assembly providing a structural weight bearing component for a portable, low profile weighing scale. The load cell has an elongated rectilinear beam structure with a pair of aligned and laterally opposing apertures which define internal, spacially parallel end walls adjacent the ends of the beam. Strain gauges are mounted in a predetermined orientation on the aperture end walls of the beam. Top and bottom brace plate members and a spacer plate are mounted to the central portion of the beam. The load cell beam ends are further provided with structure for mounting in a weighing scale base.