Abstract: A method and trash bag assembly for collecting fallen leaves, lawn clippings, and trash when doing yard work and filling a trash bag with such material.

Abstract: A non-toxic edible enteric film coating dry powder composition for use in making an aqueous enteric coating suspension which may be used in coating pharmaceutical tablets and the like comprises an enteric film forming polymer, a detackifier, a viscosity modifier, and an alkalizing/anti-coagulating agent. Advantageously, the inventive dry powder compositions may include a solid plasticizer, a lubricant, an anti-caking agent, a liquid plasticizer, and a pigment.

Abstract: Adapters and methods for reversibly converting a standard stethoscope to a multimedia and/or telemedicine ready stethoscope. The adapter includes a housing having a conduit for conducting sound therethrough, a first coupler for coupling the housing to the transducer of a standard stethoscope, a second coupler for coupling the housing to the sound conduction hose of a standard stethoscope, and a second transducer for converting an audible tone to an electronic signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cuboidal, fireproof wall brick for a heating channel of an open round-chamber kiln, having two horizontally extending setting surfaces, two vertically extending setting surfaces and two front surfaces, characterized by at least one bead-like recess in the region of at least one setting surface, the recess extending from one front surface to the opposite front surface.

Abstract: A dosage unit for treating stomach disorders, comprises an effective dosage of L- or DL-Methionine, and an effective dosage of a sweetener.

Abstract: An automatic valving unit for a pressure vessel that holds a cartridge, loose media, and the like for conditioning and/or purifying a fluid, comprises a valve head having a first passageway extending through it and being adapted to be connected to a fluid transmission line, an outlet port formed at an outlet end portion of the first passageway in the valve head, a first valve member positioned in the first passageway of the valve head for blocking flow of fluid through the first passageway of the valve head when the pressure vessel is not connected to the valve head, a fluid inlet member formed on the pressure vessel for providing a passageway for fluid into the pressure vessel, said fluid inlet member including a first valve actuating member for opening the first valve member when the pressure vessel is connected to the valve head, and connecting/disconnecting members formed on the outlet port of the valve head and on the fluid inlet member of the pressure vessel for connecting the pressure vessel to the val

Abstract: An electromagnetically lossy liquid- or gas-tight fusion seal for use as a low pass radio frequency signal filter constructed as a matrix of glass binder and ferrimagnetic and/or ferroelectric filler. Metal cased electrical filters are made by reflowing the material to form fused glass-to-metal seals and incorporating electrical thru-conductors therein which may be formed as inductive windings.

Abstract: Apparatus for loading and unloading a firing table arrangement with product for firing, wherein the firing table arrangement comprises on at least one horizontal plane a plurality of rollers having ends disposed at a distance from one another for picking up the product for firing, comprises a supporting structure (20), aligned relative to the firing table arrangement, with two horizontally projecting supporting arms (24) each of them running traversely relative to the rollers, laterally outside the firing table arrangement which are accommodated on the supporting structure (20) so as to be adjustable in height, said supporting arms having inner sides facing one another and a front end, a drive member (26) disposed on the inner side of one supporting arm (24) which, after coupling to the rollers of the firing table arrangement, set them in a rotating movement, and a device disposed on the inner side of the other supporting arm for the rotatable guiding of the rollers of the firing table arrangement.

Abstract: An orthopedic pillow for helping to correct and helping to prevent hyperkyphosis and rigidity of the thoracic spine and for returning the normal lordotic cervical curve comprises a base panel having a first end portion, a second end portion, a left top surface segment extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a right top surface segment extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, a first crown for supporting the thoracic spine, the first crown being formed on the first end portion of the base panel, extending toward the second end portion of the base panel, and dividing at least partially the left top surface segment from the right top surface segment, and a transition ramp formed in the first end portion of the first crown for supporting the spine just under and below the shoulder blades of a reclining person.

Abstract: An all-purpose dispensing unit for dispensing liquid products such as milk, cream, juices, iced tea, water, liquid eggs, fruit drinks, lemonade, wine, and other liquids, and for dispensing bulk products such as salad dressings and condiments including ketchup and mustard, comprises a cabinet having a chamber adapted to receive one or more cartridges with each cartridge containing a different selected liquid to be dispensed. Each cartridge comprises a container for holding the liquid, a front door panel on the cartridge adapted to close the front wall opening of the cabinet chamber to prevent the escape of cold air from the chamber and act as a door to the cabinet chamber, and a dispensing valve extending outwardly from the front door panel and connected to the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A wax polish composition for coating pharmaceutical tablets and food/confectionery items to impart gloss thereto, comprises wax, water, and an emulsifier, the emulsifier comprising a combination of polyoxyethylene 80 sorbitan monolaurate and acetylated monoglyeride, the emulsifier being in a range of about 9.46% to 9.60% by weight of the composition, and the emulsifier having an HLB value of about 9.45.

Abstract: A document sorter for a document dispenser comprises a feeding apparatus for feeding documents to a document feed path, a conveyance apparatus mounted along the document feed path for conveying documents along the document feed path, and a directing apparatus mounted across the document feed path at a 90.degree. angle to the feed path for selectively directing documents along the feed path or for selectively directing documents from the feed path into a selected bin of the document dispenser. The directing apparatus includes a plurality of rotatable selector rotors mounted across the document feed path at a 900.degree. angle to the document feed path, and a D.C. motor for driving each selector rotor in a clockwise direction or a counter-clockwise direction of rotation, as desired.

Abstract: Elastomeric sheeting materials are described which are formed from the process of (1) creating a membrane comprising a semi-interpenetrating polymer network ("IPN") of polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") and polydimethylsiloxane ("PDMS") by causing a matrix of PDMS to be formed in situ with a matrix of PTFE; (2) causing a surface of substantially pure PDMS to be formed on at least one side thereof; (3) allowing said PDMS compositions to vulcanize; and (4) converting said structure into useful shapes suitable for application to anatomical areas of the body. The product of the process is suitable for the treatment of dermatologic scars, such as those associated with traumatic or surgical injuries of the skin. The pure PDMS layer provides desired therapeutic effects. The semi-IPN membrane provides improved physical integrity, durability, and elastic behavior in comparison to prior art.

Abstract: Combinations of IPN type molecular or intramolecular materials, which are thermoadhesive at temperatures not exceeding 90.degree. C. and which can be molded and shaped at said temperature, are characterized in that they contain a first rubber-like elastoviscous constituent having a softening point not exceeding 90.degree. C. and a second, semi-cristalline constituent essentially of the polyester type having a fusion temperature of 35.degree. to 80.degree. C. These combinations have controlled adhesiveness and adequate fluidity for application by hand particularly in do it yourself applications, orthopedics, sport and physiotherapy, and as an adhesive material on rough or porous bodies.

Abstract: A pouch, consisting of an enclosure 8, a resealable inner waterproof pouch 25, a detachable strap 18 to be tied around the waist of the user.

Abstract: A process for repairing bottom linings of D.C. arc furnaces. A refractory ceramic mass is used for lining the bottoms of D.C. arc furnaces in the area of metallic electrodes placed therein, wherein the refractory ceramic mass comprises one or more refractory oxides, in a grain fraction of less than 8 mm and 10 to 40 wt. % of finely dispersed metallic additives in a grain fraction of less than 0.1 mm, for lining bottoms of D.C. furnaces in the area of metallic electrodes, placed within said bottoms to insure an electrically conductive contact between the refractory ceramic mass and the metallic electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an electrically conductive, dry, refractory ceramic mass based on a refractory oxidic matrix material containing a source of carbon, such as graphite, carbon black or petroleum coke.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cylindrical, refractory, hollow brick having tapered wall surfaces in the corner region.

Abstract: A dry film coating composition for use in coating pharmaceuticals, food, confectionery forms, agricultural seeds, and the like, comprises a cellulosic polymer, and lactose. The composition may include an optional plasticizer, and an optional pigment. A method of coating substrates such as pharmaceutical tablets, food and confectionery forms, agricultural seeds, and the like comprises mixing a cellulosic polymer and lactose into water to form an aqueous coating suspension, spraying the coating suspension onto said substrates to form a film coating on said substrates, and drying the film coating on said substrates. Optionally, a plasticizer and/or pigment may be dispersed into the aqueous coating suspension. The method of making a dry film coating composition for use in coating pharmaceutical tablets, food and confectionery forms, agricultural seeds, and the like, comprises mixing a cellulosic polymer and lactose together to form a dry film coating composition.

Abstract: An orthopedic pillow for helping to correct and helping to prevent hyperkyphosis and rigidity of the thoracic spine and for returning the normal lordotic cervical curve comprises a base panel having a first end portion, a second end portion, a left top surface segment extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a right top surface segment extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, a first crown for supporting the thoracic spine, the first crown being formed on the first end portion of the base panel, extending toward the second end portion of the base panel, and dividing at least partially the left top surface segment from the right top surface segment, and a transition ramp formed in the first end portion of the first crown for supporting the spine just under and below the shoulder blades of a reclining person.