Abstract: A fluid compounding method and apparatus including a plurality of peristaltic pumps, the tubing for which, on one end, is connected to individual solution dispensing containers, with the other end being coupled through a manifold to an admixed solution receiving container. Each fluid dispensing station is provided with a load cell, each of which individually monitors the weight of the dispensing solution container. Electronic logic circuitry, including a microprocessor and program in read only memory, it utilized and accessed by an operator via a keyboard, into which the operator enters the desired volume and the specific gravity of each of the solutions being dispensed. The circuitry then converts each of these inputs to a weight factor against which the weight of the receiving container is monitored. To commence operation, the weight of each dispensing container is measured and stored, that is, the load cell for each dispensing station senses the weight of the dispensing container and solution.

Abstract: A data processing system is described in which the available technology is used to provide high performance. The high performance is achieved by having a four-level pipeline for the central processing system, a simplified instruction set and an interface with the coprocessor unit that has a simple and efficient interface with the normal instruction execution. The apparatus implementing the central processing system is closely connected to the instruction set. A discussion of the implementation of the data processing system is provided.

Abstract: A local area network for interconnecting terminals and other users and data processing systems and other service providers over a communications link. The users and providers connect to the communications link by means of interface units each of which may connect to several users or providers. The interface units communicate over the communications link by means of messages. When a user requires the use of a service, the interface unit establishes a virtual circuit between it and the interface unit connected to the service provider and a service session which allows the user and the service provider to communicate over the virtual circuit. If several users connected to the one interface unit as the first user require services provided by providers which connected to the same interface unit as the first provider, they communicate in sessions over the same virtual circuits. The session messages are accumulated into single virtual circuit messages that are acknowledged in unison by the receiving interface unit.

Abstract: A local area network for interconnecting terminals and other users and data processing systems and other service providers over a communications link by means of interface units each of which may connect to several users or providers. The interface units communicate over the communications link by means of messages. When a user requires the use of a service, the interface unit establishes a virtual circuit between it and the interface unit connected to the service provider and a service session which allows the user and the service provider to communicate over the virtual circuit. If several users connected to the one interface unit as the first user require services provided by providers which connected to the same interface unit as the first provider, they communicate in sessions over the same virtual circuits. The session messages are accumulated into single virtual circuit messages that are acknowledged in unison by the receiving interface unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for infusion of a solution into a catheter or the like, the apparatus including a syringe with an administration set having a cup-shaped member configured for selective interlocking engagement with the syringe. The syringe includes a piston member and a coil spring within the bore having a first end urging against the piston. A separable handle member has a shaft axially positionable within the bore, with a reduced diameter threaded end configured for threadably engaging an aperture in the piston. A spring retaining cup within the bore acts against the other end of the spring, with the cup having a central aperture of a dimension sufficient for passage therethrough of the reduced diameter end of the shaft of the handle. Coupling of the handle to the piston compresses the spring via the cup.

Abstract: A localized cooling apparatus is provided for individually cooling integrated circuit chips mounted on a circuit board for insertion into a computer backplane. The cooling apparatus consists of a circuit board occupying a first slot and having an integrated circuit chip mounted thereon, the performance of which is known to improve by cooling, a heat removal assembly consisting of a heat sink attached to a card edge portion and occupying an adjacent second slot, and a thermoelectric cooler intimately bonded to both the chip and heat removal assembly. A controller provides power via the connector of the second slot to the thermoelectric cooler and stabilizes the temperature of the chip to a predetermined value.

Abstract: A hub cap locking arrangement, in which, in a first embodiment, a hub cap having a cup-shaped configuration with a generally tubular portion insertable into the wheel hub opening, the tubular portion having a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the wheel hub opening of an alloy vehicle wheel. The hub cap may be formed from cast or machined metal or plastic material and is provided with a plurality of radially extending threaded apertures, through which extend pointed threaded members of high strength metal, the threaded members having either a hex head opening or a slotted end. The hub cap is assembled to the wheel from the rear with the wheel removed from the vehicle, the threaded fasteners are then screwed into the apertures from the inner opening of the hub cap until the pointed ends enter into engagement with the inner wall of the wheel hub.

Abstract: A field portable dental chair, collapsible to suitcase size, with pivotable outriggers for support, the chair including a bellows arrangement with a telescopic internal structure for raising and lowering the seat of the chair. The apparatus is formed, in part, of rigid members and, in part, flexible members contained within the rigid members for portability. Inflatable cushion members are provided for support of the head, back, seat and legs of a patient.

Abstract: An induction machine having a stator carrying phase coils divided into at least two independently fed sets of coils, with a rotor or armature carrying one or more loop members, each of which is a short-circuited, continuous isolated loop conductor member having elements thereof positioned and received within the slots of the armature in a generally serpentine configuration forming at least two open loop portions, each loop portion being in a spatially related position to a corresponding coil of the stator structure, with each conductor element within a slot phasing or linking the fluxes of one stator pole. The machine may be single phase or polyphase. At least one stator phase coil of a set includes a controllable device in circuit relation therewith to enable control of one stator coil relative to the other, either in current magnitude or in current phase shift, the controllable device being either a silicon controlled rectifier or a triac.

Abstract: A coolant hose clamp, in which an outer ring is provided with an inner cam surface configured for radial displacement of a plurality of arcuately configured clamping shoes, positioned within a retaining ring assembly. Rotation of the cam ring by a simple turning motion through a small angle relative to the retaining ring assembly actuates the clamping shoes radially inwards into clamping engagement with a flexible hose on a rigid fitting.

Abstract: A tool for use in a latex dip process for producing a latex skin in a given configuration, the tool being formed by producing an electro-formed female mold from a sculpture of the desired configuration, casting a vinyl skin from the electro-formed female mold, removing the vinyl skin to expose a hollow interior, and stuffing the vinyl skin with a composition of materials, having the characteristics of providing rigidity to the vinyl skin and approximately zero buoyancy in a latex bath.

Abstract: An animated toy having a housing in the form of a body of a spider like insect with leg coupling members rotatably coupled thereto through ball and socket arrangements, with extensions thereof engaging cam follower members. The drive mechanism includes dual sided cam members with each cam having first and second cam portions for coaction with predetermined portions of the opening in a cam follower member to provide a modified "D" shape movement to the leg extensions, with the opposite cam portions on a given cam, and the position from cam to cam being mechanically phased to realistically simulate the walking movement of a spider like insect.

Abstract: An accessory device simulating a portable weapon for use with a figure toy, the device having a housing with first and second barrel members alternatingly reciprocatingly mounted therein and driven by a spring motor for simulating the firing of a weapon, one barrel member including a simulated ejector portion extending through a slot in the side of the housing, and the other barrel member including a simulated firing mechanism portion extending through a slot in the rear of the housing. A pack assembly for attachment to the torso of the figure toy includes a stud for detachable connection to the weapon housing for attachment of the weapon thereto.

Abstract: A toy vehicle having a plurality of leg members driven by a motor, with a ramp at the rear end thereof positionable between a first position enabling loading of other vehicles thereon, and a second position for supporting the vehicle in an upright position, with actuation of the rear leg members engaging the supporting surface to rock the figure while motion of the other leg members simulate a boxing figure.

Abstract: A toy block constructed into one block with a plurality of members and having a front elevational face embossed by a symbol such as one letter of the alphabet, the block having a body member with pivotable shoulder and leg members, and a telescopically mounted head member. The shoulder members house a pair of extendible arm members with integrally formed hands. The block may be transformed into a humanoid figure such as a robot by manipulating the various members by hand.

Abstract: A toy stove with an enclosure having a rotatable vertical threaded shaft therein, with a bell carrier threadedly received thereon, the carrier having a bell attached thereto. A hinged door mechanism is provided with an actuating lever, which upon opening of the door, elevates the bell carrier by first lifting the shaft to allow it to rotate during lifting of the bell insert member. After closing of the door, the shaft drops and oscillates with the bell descending thereon until contact by the bell with a striker member for emitting a sound simulating completion of the timing cycle.

Abstract: A sound reproducing mechanism having a record member speed controlled by a governor mechanism assembled for rotation within a cylindrical housing, the governor including a driven first generally disc-shaped rotor having axially extending diametrically opposed fingers engaging enlarged diameter opposed apertures in a second generally disc-shaped rotor member having first and second magnets with arcuately configured outer edges slidably mounted thereon, the magnets coacting with the fingers and being selectively displaceable outwardly upon rotation, the outer arcuate surfaces having friction material thereon for engaging the inner surface of the cylindrical housing for regulating the speed of the record medium.

Abstract: A record engraving apparatus having a table with a vacuum source for retaining thereon a master lacquer with portions thereon having pre-recorded disc-shaped record portions. The rotatable table is precisely positionable in all directions of the plane of the table as well as in orthogonal directions, and includes provision for mounting the master lacquer with the center thereof in one of at least two locations depending on the center of the record portions relative to the master lacquer. A vertically adjustable arm is provided with a turret head having thereon a plurality of heated sapphire cutters of different sizes, each of which may be indexed into position. The arm is adjustable in a direction orthogonal to the plane of the table to provide variations in depths of cuts.