Abstract: A front folding tool carrier bar for agricultural applications includes a frame having opposite sides and having ground-engaging wheels mounter thereon. Mounted on the frame is a device for coupling the frame to a vehicle. Also mounted on the frame are a pair of forwardly folding wing bars having first and second ends, each of the first ends pivotally mounted on the frame such that the wing bars may pivot about a substantially vertical pivot axis between a forwardly folding transport position and a transversely extended working position. Each wing bar is pivotally mounted at opposite sides of the frame. For securing the wing bars in transversely extended working position, a pair of outrigger braces extend outwardly from the frame and are connected to opposite wing bars whereby the wing bars may be braced in working position. Mounted on each wing bar is at least one ground-engaging wheel. Finally, a device for pivoting the wing bars between the transport position and the working position is provided.

Abstract: A toggle wrench having a first jaw fixed to a handle. A sliding jaw is slidable toward and away from the fixed jaw. The jaws have parallel pressure surfaces disposed at an angle of 30 degrees with respect to the elongation of the handle. A link is pivoted to the forward end of the lever and has a forward end pivotally attached to the sliding jaw. A carrier is positionable along the handle by a manually controllable threaded adjustment assembly mounted on the rearward end of the handle. The lever is pivotally attached to the carrier rearwardly of the forward link. A movement of the rearward end of the link toward the fixed jaw side of the handle, which causes forward movement of the link for toggle-pressing the sliding jaw toward the fixed jaw. The carrier holds the lever and link in alignment with the handle.

Abstract: A tilt lift bathing system includes a central support having a chair mounted thereon for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivot axis between a lowered upright position adjacent one side of the central support and a raised recumbent position above the central support. The chair is rotatable about a vertical axis in its raised recumbent position so that upon mounting of the central support adjacent one wall of a bathtub, the chair is pivotable upwardly by a powered device to the raised recumbent position rotatable over the tub wall and pivotable downwardly to the lowered upright position in the tub for bathing an occupant of the chair.

Abstract: A response speed and accuracy measurement device includes a multidigit code generator for generating a multidigit code of numeric or alphabetic characters or other symbols. A start switch causes a code to be generated and displayed for a limited time duration. The operator then attempts to enter the last displayed code as quickly as possible using the data entry keys of a keyboard. A timer measures the operator's response time. A comparator checks the entered code against the displayed code for detecting a match. An output is generated in the event of a match to indicate the operator's response time.

Abstract: A transpyloric jejunostomy cannulating apparatus includes an abdominal wall trocar having an elongated shaft and a sharpened tapered end for passage through a patient's abdominal wall. A tubular sheath is telescopically slidable onto the trocar for passage through the abdominal wall with it. An elongated generally tubular gastrostomy introducer has one end adapted for connection to a suction source and a free end portion tapering toward a free end of reduced width for insertion through the gastric wall into the lumen of a stomach. The introducer has an inlet opening adjacent the free end for aspirating the stomach. An elongated slotted cannulator, generally c-shaped in cross section, has an external width for passage through the sheath and an internal width to accommodate passage of the introducer therethrough.

Abstract: An absorbent material includes a mixture of poplar wood and peat in the volume ratio range 1:0.01 to 1:100, the material being formed to be dispensable for absorbing liquids and other substances. Cedar may also be included in the material. The material is produced by grinding poplar chips into a sawdust-like poplar material, drying the poplar material to remove moisture therefrom and mixing the poplar material with a quantity of peat to form the absorbent material. The resulting material is then pelletized to form pellets of the absorbent material whereby the material may be more easily dispensed.

Abstract: A waterbed mattress includes a spring insert having a plurality of open ended bellows spring units arranged in upright relation within the mattress. The pleated peripheral side wall of each bellows spring unit enables it to be collapsible from a normal expanded height to a shortened compressed height wherein the internal volume is substantially reduced. Each bellows spring unit is spring biased to its normal expanded height. The bellows spring units are snap fit into holes a spacer panel which serves to position the bellows spring units relative to one another a valve cover sheet may overlay one or both ends of the bellows spring units and have holes registered with the open ends of the bellows units to impart a hydraulic action to them in addition to their inherent spring force.

Abstract: A foldable table attachment is connected to the side bar of a collapsible chaise lounge for pivotal movement between a storage position and overlying engagement with a surface of the seat portion of the chaise lounge and a use position wherein the table top extends generally horizontally outwardly from the seat portion. A pivotal leg structure on the table top is pivotal from a storage position parallel to the table top to a use position extended downwardly from the table top for ground support. Upon pivotal movement of the table legs and table top to their storage position and upon collapsing of the back and leg support panels of the chaise lounge and leg members of the chaise lounge to their storage positions, the collapsed lounge chair may be stored in the same space required for storage of the chair alone.

Abstract: A table leveling wedge for eliminating wobble from tables with or without glides, includes a solid block of material having an inclined top surface. A cavity formed in the top surface extends from the forward end of the block to an extent adjacent the rearward end, which cavity is defined an inclined support surface and a pair of longitudinally extended and transversely spaced apart abutment surfaces adapted to confine a table glide between them. The portions of the wedge transversely outwardly of the abutment surfaces extend forwardly of the cavity support surface to partially define a pair of feet which are advantageously used to guide a table glide between them and center the wedge relative to a glide to be supported on the wedge.

Abstract: A waterbed mattress liner tray includes a bottom wall, headwall, footwall and opposite sidewalls integrally formed into an open-topped water retaining tray. Each sidewall is formed with a spring portion which is compressible under a downward load but which is spring biased to expand to its normal height upon removal of the downward load so as to provide the support characteristics of a soft side waterbed. The bottom wall may be contoured to form riser sections for varying the support for different body parts of a sleeper. Longitudinal channels extend across the riser sections to afford drainage thereacross.

Abstract: An inflatable vehicle cover is provided for protecting the body of a vehicle from damage from the force of impacting foreign objects. The cover includes a generally rectangular top cover of dimension to substantially cover the upper surface of a vehicle, to which is connected a generally rectangular bottom cover. The connection between the top and bottom covers is around the periphery of the bottom cover, thus forming a fluid-tight chamber. The bottom cover is further connected to the top cover interiorly of the periphery of the bottom cover such that two or more separate fluid-tight chambers may be formed. For introducing fluid into the various chambers, one or more stem valves is provided. Also provided is an apparatus for permitting release of fluid from the chambers, thereby allowing deflation. Finally, apparatus for securing the cover to the body of the vehicle is provided whereby the inflatable vehicle cover may cover and protect the upper surface of a vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for injecting liquids directly into the stem or trunk of a plant. The apparatus includes a container for holding liquid, an injection device and a conduit extending between and connected to the container and the injection device. Mounted on the injection device is a tapered, wedged-shaped needle having an outer surface, a liquid-conducting needle conduit and at least one ejector hole extending between the outer surface of the needle and the needle conduit whereby liquid may be transferred from the needle conduit to the outer surface of the needle. Liquid may thus be transferred from the container through the conduit to the injection device, through the needle and out of an ejector hole onto the outer surface of the needle for injection into the stem or trunk of a plant.

Abstract: A universal computer support bracket adapted for use in a vehicle, particularly in a train. The bracket includes a channel to be mounted on a vertical surface. Slidably mounted in the channel is one end of a folding table support bracket. Pivotally mounted to the other end of the folding table support bracket is a folding table which may be pivoted between a substantially horizontal support position and a substantially vertical storage position. Mounted on the folding table is a pivot joint assembly on which is mounted a computer support table. The computer support table may thus be tilted to facilitate use of the computer. The invention is thus designed specifically to provide a reliable, sturdy and steady computer support bracket for use in a variety of situations, while recognizing and addressing important space considerations.

Abstract: A blood sample collection apparatus includes a removable plug adapted to fit within the open end of a blood collection tube. A vacuum tube extends through the plug for evacuating air from the collection tube. A pickup tube protrudes outwardly from the plug for supplying blood to a drop tube extending downwardly from the plug with its lower end positioned within the collection tube substantially below the lower end of the vacuum tube. A primary filter is sealed against the underside of the plug to filter the air drawn through the vacuum tube by a portable hand-held vacuum source. The primary filter is a hydrophobic microporous membrane operative to allow airflow therethrough but to block liquid flow therethrough. A secondary filter is operatively interposed between the vacuum tube and he vacuum source for increased safety. Installation of the secondary filter bypasses a bleeder port which renders the apparatus inoperative in the absence of the secondary filter.

Abstract: The automatic trimmer apparatus of the present invention includes a base frame and trimming blade mounted on the base frame for trimming unwanted material from the meat product. A feed conveyor is situated forwardly of the trimming blade for transporting the meat product to the trimming blade. A feed roller is mounted on the base frame adjacent the trimming blade to receive the meat product transported by the feed conveyor and to advance the meat product into trimming engagement with the trimming blade. A press roller is mounted on the base frame for rotating the meat in trimming engagement with the trimming blade.

Abstract: A bolted rail fastening system for joint bar locations includes a rail mounted in a recessed area of a tie plate with the tie plate being secured to a cross-tie by means of coach screws extending downwardly therethrough. The rail is maintained in the recessed area by a pair of clips positioned at each side of the rail which each engage an upper surface of a joint bar, one joint bar positioned on each side of the rail. Rail connections may thus be secured to the cross-tie there underneath.

Abstract: A facial support mask supports the face of a patient in the prone position during surgical procedures in spaced relation above a support surface and in a variety of selectively fixed positions relative to the torso and the support surface. The mask has a plurality of transversely spaced longitudinal crescent arms; at least one cross-strut interconnected with the longitudinal crescent arms; an inflatable chamber attached to the crescent arms and adapted to contact the patient's forehead and sides of his face; means and securement strap for securing the mask to the patient's face. The mask may also include an integral secretion collection dish for draining away secretions during the surgical procedure.

Abstract: An apparatus for deslagging a steam boiler includes a plurality of loop clusters of detonating cord, each including a plurality of loops arranged in a multi-directional pattern to impart a three-dimensional generally spheroid shaped to the cluster The clusters are supported in spaced apart relation between a pair of adjacent tubing panels and are interconnected by lengths of detonating cord to form an explosive assembly adapted for substantially simultaneous detonation. A plurality of explosive assemblies are arranged in approximately every third or fourth spread between tubing panels and are interconnected so as to pyrotechnically detonate each explosive assembly after a predetermined delay in response to detonation of another explosive assembly to which it is connected. The invention is further directed to the method of deslagging a steam boiler with the plurality of loop clusters of the invention.

Abstract: A cephalic and cervical support apparatus for immobilization and traction of the cervical rachis including a semirigid, flexible unitary shell having a facial opening and upper, middle and lower sections. The upper section substantially conforms to a wearer's head and has a forehead strap which extends in a substantially horizontal direction across the wearer's forehead. The middle section substantially conforms to a wearer's neck area, encircling the neck area, and having a division in the shell in the submandibular region. The lower section substantially conforms to the wearer's upper shoulder, back and chest area, and has a division connected to the division in the middle section which allows the shell to be opened for installation on a wearer. The division can be releasably closed by a fastening device, and the support apparatus can be held on a wearer by engagement of a pair of arm straps.