Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a hermetically sealed electrical switch, including: a housing; a bellows having a closed end and an open end, with the open end sealingly attached to the housing such that a first volume defined by interior surfaces of the housing and exterior surfaces of the bellows is hermetically sealed from external environment and such that a second volume defined at least in part by interior surfaces of the bellows is in communication with the external environment; switching apparatus disposed in the first volume; switch actuator apparatus at least partially disposed in the second volume; and wherein depression of the switch actuator apparatus against the closed end of the bellows causes the closed end of the bellows to press against and actuate the switching apparatus.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a non-linear thermal coupling to connect a heat load to a powered cooler, the coupling including: first and second thermal transfer elements, the first transfer thermal transfer element being thermally connected to the heat load and the second thermal transfer element being thermally connected to the powered cooler; the first and second thermal transfer elements being physically separated by a first gap when the first and second thermal transfer elements are at a relatively high temperature, and the first and second thermal transfer elements being in mutual physical contact when the first and second thermal transfer elements are at a relatively low temperature so as to thermally connect the heat load and the powered cooler; and the first and second thermal transfer elements being placed in the mutual physical contact by thermal contraction of a contracting element.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, drugs having chemotherapeutic properties which are useful against certain neoplastic disorders with wide safety margins as evidenced by their low toxicity, and molecular actions. Such drugs include as active ingredient(s) one or more N-substituted 2-(1H) pyridone(s) and/or N-substituted 3-(1H) pyridone(s). The compositions of this invention are novel as anti-neoplastic drugs, namely as an agent for treating leukemias, lymphomas, and leiomyomas.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a display device, including: a front panel and/or a rear panel having defined therethrough at least two apertures; and an index panel(s) disposed behind the front panel and/or the rear panel and moveable between at least first and second positions to vary what can be viewed through the at least two apertures by an observer looking at the front panel and/or the rear panel. In one aspect of the invention, the display device is a book, with the front panel and/or the rear panel being a page(s) of the book and the index wheel(s) being disposed at the front and/or the rear of the book.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments, a method of prevention and treatment of disorders caused by enhanced proliferation and enhanced biosynthesis caused by cytokine growth factors in humans and other animals, the method including: administering to a human or other animal an effective dose of a pharmaceutical substance including an N-substituted 2(1H) pyridone and/or an N-substituted 3(1H) pyridone; and a composition for prevention and treatment of disorders caused by enhanced proliferation and enhanced biosynthesis caused by cytokine growth factors in humans and other animals, the composition including: a pharmaceutical preparation including an effective dose of an N-substituted 2(1H) pyridone and/or an N-substituted 3(1H) pyridone.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a one-piece cabinet base, including: a horizontal, generally rectangular, planar, cabinet receiving surface on which to place a cabinet; vertical supports at either end of the horizontal surface, formed of one piece with the horizontal surface and depending therefrom; and horizontal base plates at lower ends of the vertical supports and formed of one piece with the vertical supports.

Abstract: A a cabinet with a sliding drawer, including: a housing; two opposing outer slides attached to inner surfaces of opposite sides of the housing; two inner slides attached to the sliding drawer and disposed in and telescopingly engaging the outer slides; and two first rollers contacting the inner slides and having their axes attached to the sides of the housing, with the axes of the first rollers spaced below a lower edge of the outer slide. Further, a cabinet with a sliding drawer, including: a housing having opposite side panels and front and rear ends; two opposing slide mechanisms attached to inner surfaces of the side panels and to sides of the sliding drawer; and the slide mechanisms being downwardly sloped from the front end of the housing toward the rear of the housing a degree sufficient to compensate for sagging from horizontal the sliding drawer may experience when extended from the housing.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an identification code having therein both general information which is encrypted using standards symbologies and security information which is encrypted using a unique symbology. In the case of bar codes, the bar code may include two separate sets of bars. One set of bars may include basic information, for example an employee's identification number, encrypted using standard symbologies which may be read in any standard reader. The other set of bars includes security information which is encrypted using a unique symbology which can be read only in a special reader and which is meaningless to a standard bar code reader or bar code duplicator. Thus, where security is a factor, the special readers would be provided; but, where security is not a factor, the basic identification could be read by any standard reader.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, with a system employing an electronic lock and electronic key apparatus, a method, including: providing as the electronic key apparatus an electronic key selected from the group consisting of a master key, and audit key, and a service key; when the master key is selected as the electronic key apparatus; connecting the master key to the electronic lock; then, the electronic lock inquiring as to status of the master key to determine if the master key is a valid master key; and then, when valid, the master key causing a password to be written to a memory in the electronic lock; when the audit key is selected as the electronic key apparatus; connecting the audit key to the electronic lock; then, the audit key transmitting a password to the electronic lock; and then, provided the audit key has presented a valid password to the electronic lock, the electronic lock transmitting to the audit key first identification information; and, when the service key is selected as the electronic key ap

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a method for the inhibition of the synthesis and release of tumor necrosis factor from various cells, comprising: administering to a human or other mammal an effective dose of one or more pharmaceutical substances selected from the group consisting of N-substituted 2(1H)pyridones, N-substituted 3(1H)pyridones, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a quick termination modular connector, including: a housing; a first opening defined through a surface of the housing to accept removably secured therein at least one first wire; at least one spring contact disposed in the housing; a second opening defined through a surface of the housing to accept removably secured therein at least one second wire; and when the at least one first wire is inserted in the first opening and the at least one second wire is inserted in the second opening, the at least one first wire and the at least one second wire will engage the at least one spring contact and the at least one spring contact will thereafter maintain electrical contact therebetween with constant, positive pressure without the use of a mechanical fastener.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a small volume pipettor, including: a plurality of pistons; a plurality of liquid delivery needles; motive device to cause one of the pistons to move axially within one of the needles to cause a liquid to be selectively drawn into and discharged from the needle; sealing apparatus disposed around the pistons to effect sealing of upper ends of the needles; assembly apparatus in which the needles and the sealing apparatus are disposed; and apparatus to permit the assembly apparatus to be removed from the pipettor as a one-piece unit. Further provided are novel apparatus to seal upper ends of the needles around the pistons.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an engine, including: a housing having a cylindrical inner surface; a first circular block rotatably disposed within the housing and coaxial therewith, the first circular block having its outer surface circumjacent the inner surface; at least one first cylinder radially defined in the first circular block, the at least one first cylinder having its upper, open end disposed at the outer surface; at least one piston disposed in the at least one first cylinder for reciprocating motion therein; at least two inlet chambers defined in the housing and connected to a source of inlet gas to introduce inlet gas into the at least one first cylinder as the open end passes one of the at least two inlet chambers; at least two outlet chambers defined in the housing to permit outlet gas to exit the at least one first cylinder as the open end passes one of the at least two inlet chambers; and means to cause the first circular block to rotate as a result of a power stroke of the at least one piston.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an adapter to permit a socket to be driven by a powered drill to rotate the socket, the socket having a first opening defined at one end thereof for the insertion thereinto of complementarily shaped end of a driving tool and a second opening defined at another end thereof for the placement of the second end over a complementarily shaped portion of a first object to be driven, the first and second openings of the body being coaxial, the adapter including: a body; a first end of the body having a shape complementary to that of the first opening of the socket; a second end of the body having a shape suitable for insertion into a chuck mechanism of the powered drill; and the first and second ends being coaxial; whereby: when the first end of the body is inserted into the first opening of the socket, the second end of the body is inserted into the chuck mechanism of the powered drill, and the second opening of the socket is placed over the complementarily shaped portion of the first obje

Abstract: A cabinet, including: a generally hollow, rectilinear housing having opposite sides and top, back, and bottom walls; the side panels having rearwardly facing U-shaped channels formed along front edges thereof; and inner side panels attachable to the side panels by insertion of front edges thereof into the U-shaped channels and rotating the inner panels about the U-shaped channels to parallel proximity with inner surfaces of the side panels and being removably secured in such position.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a linear positioning device, including: a frame member; an electric motor disposed to selectively move axially back and forth in the frame member; carriage apparatus attached to the electric motor; and apparatus to guide the motor in axial movement and to prevent radial movement thereof. In a further aspect of the invention, there is provided a frame for a linear positioning device, including: a horizontal base plate; vertical end plates for attachment to ends of the base plate; the base plate including a first groove defined in the surface thereof for the mounting therein of a guide rail for a moving member; and the base plate is cut from an extrusion which includes the first groove, without the machining thereof. In another aspect of the invention, there is provided, in a linear positioning device, having the front end plate of an electric motor as an end plate of the device.