Abstract: A medical instrumentation electrode apparatus for use in connecting wiring from an external medical instrument, such as an electrocardiograph machine, with an area of a patient's skin. The apparatus includes a vacuum bell which is interconnectible with a resilient bulb for partially evacuating same and causing a pliable ring disposed on the open end of the bell to collapse against a patient's skin. In this manner, a disposable contact held in place within the vacuum bell by a core portion of the bell is held in electrical contact with the skin area. The core portion is integrally formed with the vacuum bell and includes an upper protruding end for connection with the resilient bulb, and is further provided with an air communication passage extending between the bulb and the interior of the vacuum bell.

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer comprises a vibrating assembly having a thickness-poled piezoelectric ceramic disk (12) bonded concentrically to a resonant plate (13) of greater diameter than that of the ceramic disk (12), which having a radiator (30) is set in the center of the resonant plate (13) on the opposite surface to the ceramic disk (12), and which fitted onto a plastic baseplate (51) using such adhesive (52) as will retain elasticity after curing and accommodated within a housing (80) with a director (81) on top.The ultrasonic transducer has superior performance to conventional bimorph devices by 6 dB in terms of receiving sensitivity.

Abstract: A numeral adding toy including an arrangement for rotationally indexing in a cooperative manner two rotary wheels displaying numerals to be added and a single rotary wheel displaying the added sum answer by means of a rotationally indexing mechanism including pins or ratchets. The wheel displaying the added answer is rotated the summed number of indexes of the two wheels displaying the numerals to be added. The wheels, having been rotationally indexed, are rotationally returned by means of a releasing mechanism.

Abstract: A medical instrument including a cautery portion for use in performing an anterior capsulotomy during extracapsular cataract extraction surgery. A substantially rigid stem portion is connected between the cautery portion and a handle portion, and is provided with bends to facilitate maneuverability of the cautery portion and to avoid substantial interference with the surgical field of vision by the handle portion. An electrical path is defined through the handle portion and stem portion to the cautery portion so as to permit electrical current to be supplied to the cautery portion so as to rapidly heat same to a burning temperature so as to burn a circle in the anterior lens capsule of the eye during surgery. The stem portion and handle portion are covered with an electrically-insulative material.

Abstract: A combination trailer/launcher apparatus which includes an inner adjustable and movable frame for launching and loading a boat. The apparatus ensures that the boat will be oriented in a substantially horizontal fashion so that the boat is delivered flat into the water into which it is being launched. The boat is also constrained to travel in a horizontal fashion when being transported from a location to another location. Two separate and distinct inclines control the motion of the inner movable frame relative to the main frame of the trailer.

Abstract: A device for automatically stabilizing and holding steel coils to a truck bed. The device can be used for securing differently-sized loads because of its adjustability, and the device does not extend beyond the existing width dimension of the truck bed to any substantial degree. In a first embodiment, a pair of curved members are secured to the load by means of a curved intermediate connecting member. In another embodiment, a pair of pivotal arm members are secured in opposing relation on each side of the truck bed via bracket arrangements. The load-contacting members are adjustable cushioning pads and they have a curved configuration. The devices may be operated manually, hydraulically or pneumatically.

Abstract: A life survival capsule for use on shipboard, of substantially spheroidal shape, having self-contained life suporting facilities and supplies for approximately 16 occupants, with double-hulled construction and a thermal insulating material between the hulls, restraint devices to prevent injury to occupants, multiple entrances or exits, including an entrance from the interior of the ship on which it is mounted, and automatic and manual release devices to free it from the ship to which it is attached.

Abstract: An automatic temperature control system for a vehicle air conditioner including a cool air supply mechanism having an air flow control device, an air flow dividing device for dividing a cool air flow supplied from the cool air supply mechanism into a primary flow and a secondary flow, a heat source for heating the primary flow, and a mixing mechanism for mixing the primary flow as warmed past the heat source, and the secondary air which remains cool, with each other.

Abstract: A bath tub having inner and outer front, rear and side walls, a ledge extending along the tops of these walls, a base uniting the inner and outer walls, and the whole forming a water-tight chamber extending around the tub. A cover is provided in a ledge of the tub. The cover provides an access opening, and there is also an aeration opening, for admission of air to water in the chamber and for servicing of the chamber. The chamber can be used for fish to thus provide an aquarium-tub combination.

Abstract: A vehicle body suspension system comprising a piston-cylinder assembly provided between a vehicle wheel and a vehicle body. The piston, which is disposed within the cylinder connected to the wheel, and the piston rod coupled to the piston, are each formed with an oil channel extending axially therethrough. The end of the piston rod which is remote from the piston is connected to the vehicle body by means of an annular elastic member arranged around such end of the piston rod. An oil chamber having a variable volume is provided, and has part of its peripheral wall formed by part of the elastic member. A first damper arrangement is provided between the oil chamber and the oil channel for action during contraction of the system, and a second damper arrangement is provided in the piston for action during elongation of the system. An auxiliary vehicle body suspension spring is provided between the cylinder and the piston rod.

Abstract: An air leveling system for a vehicle wherein a check valve is connected between independent front and rear air lines for respectively feeding pneumatic pressure to front and rear shock absorbers. At least when the pneumatic pressure of the rear side shock absorbers is excessively higher than that of the front side shock absorbers, the pneumatic pressure at the rear side is discharged by the check valve to balance the pneumatic pressures at the front and rear sides to thereby hold the vehicle height at a predetermined level. The system provides for automatic correction of imbalance between the vehicle heights at the front and rear sides, particularly when the rear vehicle height is higher.

Abstract: A shock absorbing device for a rear wheel of a motorcycle which comprises a rotary member which is pivotally connected to a body frame at its front end and moreover is pivotally connected to a swingable rear wheel support frame, a shock absorber which is pivotally connected to the body frame at its upper end and is connected to the rotary member at its lower end, and a rod member for connecting the rotary member to the body frame.In order to locate the shock absorber as close as possible to the center of gravity of the motorcycle, the rotary member is arranged at a fore part of the rear wheel support frame in the longitudinal direction, and a lower end of the shock absorber is connected to a front part of an upper portion of the rotary member in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A parking apparatus for a three-wheeled motorized vehicle having one front wheel, two rear wheels, and a front body portion which is transversely swingable relative to a rear body portion. The apparatus comprises a locking mechanism provided between the front and rear vehicle body portions for disabling the front body portion from swinging, a parking brake mechanism operatively cooperating with a normal wheel brake, or alternatively being independent thereof, and a common operating member for operating both the locking and parking brake mechanisms simultaneously.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forge-shaping sheet-shaped members having upper and lower dies for pressing and forge-shaping a sheet-shaped material heated to a quenching temperature or an imperfectly quenching temperature set from a required hardness. The apparatus also includes cooling ducts for quenching the forge-shape material. The material is continuously quenched as it is kept pressed.

Abstract: A load relief device for a power steering system of a vehicle. The load relief device provides release of loads from a hydraulic pressure supply pump of the power steering system when the output member of the system is near the end of its stroke by short-circuiting between a hydraulic pressure source and an oil reservoir of the power steering system. The load relief device includes an assembly for detecting the end of a stroke being executed by the power steering system, and upon detection of the end of the stroke, the assembly operates to bring a four-way valve of an open center type to a neutral position thereof, regardless of the steering torque being applied to the power steering system.

Abstract: Conduits, fittings, end closures, and couplers, particularly adapted for use as drain tile, are prepared by molding the items in a suitable mold with their respective ends closed. The ends can then be severed along cut lines directly molded, where desired. The items produced in accordance herewith are formed with helical threads to permit threaded interengagement therebetween.

Abstract: An automotive radar monitor system for monitoring an object or objects running in the front and/or in the rear, left and/or right with respect to the vehicle equipped with the system. The radar monitor system is specifically designed to provide a driver with an indication of the state of an approaching object or objects in the traffic at any given moment by way of an integrally simulated pattern which can be recognized at a glance, together with an audible indication.

Abstract: An FM-CW type radar system, for use in an automotive vehicle, which is specifically designed with a signal processor of relatively simple construction having an improved capability of identifying an object, particularly a plurality of objects, to be identified in suurrounding traffic or road areas. The system is particularly effective in overcoming possible error in detection of the object(s) due to reflected or scattering waves from the road surface or the like as experienced in the general radar navigation system for detecting the approaching or interfering object(s) by the provision of incessant radar monitoring along with the path of travel of the vehicle equipped with the radar system so as to eventually maintain a safe relative distance and/or velocity of that vehicle with respect to the object(s) in the surrounding traffic or road areas.

Abstract: A suspension for vehicles which includes a rod supporting on one end thereof a wheel and pivotally connected at the other end thereof to one end of each of a pair of links. The other ends of the links are pivotally connected to a chassis portion or the wheel of the vehicle. The pair of links are relatively inclined at a predetermined angle, so that the rod is operable as if the link-connected end thereof was disposed at an intersection of the longitudinal axes of the links. With such relatively non-complex structure, the vehicle can be prevented from diving at its front end or from rising at its rear end when the vehicle is suddenly braked.

Abstract: A power transmission for a two-wheeled vehicle includes a variable-diameter drive pulley mechanism (2) mounted on a drive shaft (1) connected to an engine (E), a variable-diameter driven pulley mechanism (22) mounted on a driven shaft (18) operatively coupled with a driven wheel (W), and a clutch (36) mounted coaxially on the driven shaft (18) and operatively connected to the driven pulley mechanism (22). The drive and driven pulley mechanisms (2,22) are interconnected by a V-belt (7). The drive and driven pulley mechanisms (2,22) have axially movable members (5,24) located on opposite sides of the V-belt (7) adjacent to the engine (E) and the clutch (36) to allow parallel displacement of the V-belt (7) during the changing of the diameters of the pulley mechanisms (2,22), to prevent belt twisting or distortion and to prevent the belt (7) and pulley mechanisms (2,22) from being loaded while the vehicle is moved around with the engine (E) turned off.