Abstract: This invention is a method of substantially reducing and in some cases eliminating hazardous pathogens form the surfaces of food products. This is accomplished by moving the meat products into a treatment area and spraying the same with super heated steam preferably heated to between 250 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit for a period of 1 to 5 seconds depending on the food product being treated. The surfaces of the food products are then immediately cooled by applying a chilled fluid having a temperature of between 35 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit for a period of 5 to 10 seconds. Even though the super heated steam substantially reduces or eliminates hazardous pathogens on the surface of the food products, the cooling fluid allows such surface to maintain its natural color or bloom.

Abstract: This invention is a quick connecting and disconnecting assembly for standard dental handpieces that are normally connected to a supply line by base nut sleeves that are screwed onto the threaded end of such handpieces. This is accomplished by simply replacing the interiorly threaded base nut on the supply line with a base locking sleeve having j-shaped slots in the outer end thereof and telescoping this over an interiorly threaded connector sleeve with exterior lugs thereon mounted on the threaded end of the handpiece so that the lugs can engage the j-shaped slots.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for diagnosing oncological diseases wherein an effective small amount of blood is obtained, such as from a finger, and a solution containing blood plasma or serum is exposed to laser radiation and the values of one or more parameters are determined upon measurements at molecular level. Said parameters are then compared with analogous measured or established parameters of a reference solution to determine whether there are significant variations or similarities which indicate the absence or presence of oncological diseases or a predisposition to same. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, blood plasma or serum is diluted in water up to 25% of the volume and the solution is then exposed to laser radiation in the standard mode.

Abstract: This invention is a leg stretcher with a frame having a seat mounted thereon. A pair of leg platforms are hingedly mounted on opposite sides of the seat with removable hinge pins so that the platforms can be quickly connected and disconnected from the seat. A vertically disposed hydraulic jack is mounted on the frame below the seat. A vertically disposed lift beam is mounted on the hydraulic jack with rollers on the end thereof for engaging a block on the underside of each of the leg platforms so that as the jack raises the beam, the outer ends of the leg platforms will be raised toward a more horizontal position with smooth rolling contact between the wing blocks and the rollers. Elongated handles are connected at one end to the release valve and pump arm of the hydraulic jack with the other ends being disposed adjacent the seat so that the person using the leg stretcher can manipulate the hydraulic jack upwardly and downwardly while sitting on the seat.

Abstract: A roof-type ventilator made of a moldable material such as fiberglass with generally vertical sides. Exhaust ports are provided in the upper portion of opposite sides of the ventilator in spaced relation from the roof. Deflecting baffles extend from just below the exhaust openings inwardly to just above the exhaust openings with an opening behind the deflector communicating with the interior of the building. This allows air and fumes from the interior of the building to be exhausted generally horizontally outwardly from the elevated exhaust port while preventing ambient, wind driven rain, snow and the like from entering the building interior through the ventilator. A normally open louver is provided in the area behind the baffles so that the air and fumes from the interior of the building can be controlled.

Abstract: This invention is an exterior fire fighting and evacuation system for high rise buildings. A pair of parallelly disposed vertical trollies are attached to the side of the building on opposite sides of a plurality of emergency exits. Decorative panels are provided on either side of the trollies that are aesthetically pleasing and serve to hide high pressure water and/or foam lines. A chain drive system within each of the pair of trollies mounts a support arm assembly on which a fire proof cab is removably mounted. This cab has front and rear doors and a remote control for operating a motor which drives the chains within both of the trollies simultaneously. This motor can also be operated manually if necessary.

Abstract: This invention is a head with a kerchief portion, a forefront portion and a billed portion. The kerchief portion is attached to the forefront portion and the billed portion is attached to the forefront portion along a weakened fold line. Both the forefront portion and the billed portion each include a reenforced central panel and a pair of reenforced side panels connected thereto by weakened fold lines. When worn, the present invention looks like a baseball cap with a kerchief attached. When the bill portion is folded juxtaposed to the forefront portion and the respective side portions are folded back on the central portions, the kerchief can be wrapped thereabout to form a compact folded headwear that can be stored in a small purse, pocket or the like when not in use.

Abstract: This invention is a chess-type board game apparatus and method of playing the same with a modified chess board having a main rectangular playing field and a generally pentagonal shaped field extending from one side thereof. The playing field as a whole comprises one-hundred eighteen identifiable squares of alternating color arranged in fourteen rank and eleven file rows and being divided into identical right and left halves about a center file row. Ten of the squares function as barriers which are strategically placed and are not available for occupancy by a playing piece. The playing field includes a throne square which imparts enhanced movement capabilities to playing pieces.

Abstract: A vent structure that acts as a combination masonry guide and lintel. The flat interior portion has flanged sides and a bottom disposed perpendicular to the interior plate. An opening is provided in the interior plate so a vent pipe can pass therethrough. The upper flange is the same size as a masonry lintel and is longer than and overhangs the side flanges. The structure is preferably integrally formed from plastic or metal. An exterior protective closure is mounted on the masonry guide once the building structure has been completed. The closure mounts on the vent pipe and will open when air or other fluids are passing from the vent pipe and will automatically close when the flow ceases.

Abstract: This invention is a climbing type tree stand having a seat bracket swivelly mounted thereon with a seat rotatively mounted at the end of such bracket to allow said chair to be turned 360.degree. whereby less interior space is required within said stand than would be required for a rotatable chair that is not swivelly mounted. An elevated rail system is also mounted on the stand and acts as both a guard rail and a gun support means. Either one, two or three pairs of removable wheels are provided for moving the stand to and from its use location and to allow the same to also be used as a big game carrier.

Abstract: This invention is a box filter used in conjunction with newly constructed storm drains and the like to prevent undesirable amounts of sediment and other debris carrier by storm runoff from entering the storm drain. Upper and lower frames are provided with expanded metal interior and exterior sidewalls extending therebetween. The box-like structure has an open bottom, reinforcing plates adjacent the connection of a lift handle and corner braces to add rigidity to the system. An aggregate such as crushed stone is placed between the interior walls and exterior walls of the filter and act as a filter media for the sediment of the debris. This filter is reusable without loss of its filtering qualities due to its rugged construction and back flushable filter medium.

Abstract: This invention is a protector for smoke detectors that can be mounted in atmospheres that have heavy airborne pollution that would normally cause a detector to malfunction. The protector is an enclosure including automated means for opening and closing the door for the Smoke Detector Protector that is relatively airtight when closed to prevent the ambient airborne particles from entering the same. Once the heavy concentration of airborne pollutants caused by manufacturing operations, etc. have been adequately reduced to a level that malfunctioning will not occur, such as when the manufacturing operations have ceased, then the enclosure will be opened to expose the enclosed smoke detector to the ambient atmosphere. Should a fire then occur, the smoke therefrom could be readily detected, and through the normal operation of the smoke detector, an alarm can be signalled.

Abstract: This invention is a washcloth adapted for retaining a bar of soap for use in the bath or shower. The washcloth is fabricated from a continuous, tubular elastic cloth cut into predetermined lengths and stitched together at a closed end forming an internal pocket in a manner similar to that of a conventional sock. An open end of the internal pocket includes an elastic band stitched about the perimeter of the open end which contracts to retain the bar of soap after it has been inserted into the washcloth. Embedded in the elastic band at regular intervals are a plurality of retaining ridges which are disposed inwardly and elastomerically biased to contact the end surface of the bar of soap thereby retaining it within the washcloth. A pair of pull rings are attached to the elastic band and function as finger holds for leverage when inserting the bar of soap into the washcloth. The washcloth contracts to conform to the bar of soap as it is dispensed and used up thereby reducing soap wastage.

Abstract: This invention is a model racetrack that simulates in an authentic manner motor vehicle races including causing the models to crisscross on the straightaway to simulate realistic race conditions. The third and fourth turns have a plurality of lanes which causes some cars to accelerate more than other so that the inside lane tends to go to the outside on the straightaway and the outside lane tends to go to the inside of the straightaway. Also speed controls are provided on a lift conveyor so that the race can be slowed down during "caution flags" and sped back up to race conditions during "green flag" conditions. The models used are authentic reproductions of racing motor vehicles. Different portions of the present invention have different declines for better race simulation of the free wheeling models.