Abstract: A sport glove thumb portion wherein the joining seam is asymmetrical and located above the tip and on the back of the thumb. A pattern and seam arrangement are also disclosed.

Abstract: A medical patient shifting device consisting of a thin flexible rollable platform adapted to be placed under a drawsheet on a patient support to facilitate moving the patient by sliding over the platform to a second adjacent support.

Abstract: This patent concerns a garment attachable sleeve holder for cushioning a vacuum operated tubular fluid receptacle wherein the sleeve provides a friction fit for the receptacle.

Abstract: A self centering, low profile, low inflation pressure pulmonary artery polyurethane balloon catheter having a reduced neck section and a balloon disposed within the neck section such that the balloon is flush with the catheter body in the deflated state and extends beyond the distal end of the catheter in both its inflated and deflated states.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of non-mechanical scanning a laser diode light beam by altering the wavelength of the beam through changes in current applied to the diode and applying the beam to a diffraction grating to change the position of the beam as it emerges from the grating. A second dimension is scanned by the employment of an acousto-optic deflector and electronic driving and control means to change the position of the beam as it emerges from the deflector.

Abstract: A sample introduction valve for spectrometers for selectively directing sample flow from two or more sources in which a slideably mounted shuttle provides in one position a pass through for one source and a by-pass for the other source and in a second position the opposite result.

Abstract: A pressure actuated electrical contact switch composed of two planar electrodes having substantially thinner contact members extending therefrom and disposed at an obtuse angle. The electrodes are bound together by electrically insulating epoxy and the contact members are arranged in proximate spaced apart relationship such that pressure on one causes mechanical and electrical contact with the other.

Abstract: A spacing device which holds earphones away from the ears to create a sense of live music when the earphones are used in conjunction with loudspeakers. The spacers allow sound from loudspeakers set away from the user to reach the ear from all directions. A volume control connected between the earphones and amplifier provides sound level adjustment for creating an optimal condition of presence as sensed by the listener.

Abstract: A bicycle support bracket arranged to provide for top mounting of a generator over the rear wheel of a bicycle consisting of a pair of opposed tee shaped units having semi cylindrical cups at each end of the upright and cross member which cups are adapted to secure the bracket to the brake bridge and rear fork of the bicycle frame when the two tees are secured together.

Abstract: This patent describes a mechano-optical non-contact system, and method of use, for characterizing the topography of an area of a surface. The instrumentation consists of an optical system that illuminates a small region of the surface with a focused wedge of light at fixed angle, a magnification system to view the diffuse reflected profile image, a video camera that provides electrical signals corresponding to the profile image, a three dimensional, computer controlled motorized stage, a means for automatically focusing each region of the surface with respect to the optical system, and a computer to analyze and operate on the signal, and record the primary topographical data. The primary data obtained, from which all other parameters derive, are the heights, over an area, as a function of their x,y coordinates in a reference plane (i.e. z(x,y)). The system automatically measures the coordinates of points on the surface, at equally spaced intervals, along profiles that can be many times the optical field.

Abstract: An optical positioning stage arranged for the precise movement of light optical components or the like composed of a pair of plates having rail receiving grooves, a pair of rails joining the plates and attached thereto by an adhesive, and a work piece mounting table slideably disposed between the rails and the plates, and an electric motor assembly consisting of a motor, a speed reducing gear train and an encoder all mounted on an additional plate positioned between the rails and operationally connected to the work piece table.

Abstract: A dilatation steerable guidewire for use in the vascular system having an inflatable balloon at the distal end and a bi-directional fluid pressure actuated ball valve forward of the balloon position. The guidewire construction provides torque and direction for manipulating the guidewire through the anatomy while the valve regulates fluid emission from the tip of the guidewire for visualization or into the balloon for inflation and deflation and is originated by fluid pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vending machine designed to dispense one of a plurality of different flavors and/or types of popcorn. The device includes storage for the various types of popcorn, a chute system to convey popcorn to a microwave oven, and further conveying structure to convey the popped popcorn in its bag to a delivery chute. In the preferred embodiment, a pneumatic system is utilized to control the conveying of popcorn bags through the system.

Abstract: A spacing device which holds earphones away from the ears to create a sense of live music when the earphones are used in conjunction with loudspeakers. The spacers allow sound from loudspeakers set away from the user to reach the ear from all directions. When the spacer is worn to hold earphones a distance from the ear while listening to recorded music played through both earphones and loudspeakers from the same source the user experiences an increase in ambience or sense of concert-hall realism.

Abstract: A combination lighting fixture and wiring conduit for fluorescent tubes arranged to both support such tubes and provide isolated channels for other wiring needs. The fixtures are intended to be mounted in multiples in end to end relationship and consist of a plurality of sheet components which fit together in interlocking relationship.

Abstract: A nebulizer for producing a quantity of fine liquid droplets consisting of a screen over which the liquid to be nebulized is flowed and a nozzle for directing a stream of gas at the screen. The force of the gas against the screen creates the droplets by shearing the liquid from the spaces in the mesh. A second screen in front of the first may be used to increase the uniformity of the output.

Abstract: An alignment and support tool for positioning siding boards to be secured to a building consisting of an elongated upright, a hook attached to the bottom of the upright for securing the tool by wedging underneath an attached siding board, and one or more siding supports extending from the upright toward the building.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus for isolating a ruptured motor vehicle radiator tube connected between two fluid reservoirs consisting of a valve positioned to seal at least one end of the tube and a bar of impact shatterable material disposed within the tube arranged to bias the valve apart from the end of the tube.