Abstract: An aerosol capacity indicator that utilizes a novel and inexpensive display that can be installed in the actuator of an aerosol can to display the amount of product remaining therein. The novel accumulative pressure indicator display is imbedded in the actuator which is attached to the valve of an aerosol can and activated by pressure applied directly by the user in the form of finger contact with the actuator. The total amount of pressure applied to the indicator and transferred to the aerosol valve by means of direct user contact both intermittent and continuous renders a relevant reading equivalent to the amount of product released from the aerosol can without any contact with the actual dispensed material.

Abstract: A shaving system which provides a continuously heated blade cartridge throughout the shaving stroke is attained by applying a measured amount of electric current to the blade cartridge by means of conductors connected on each side of the blade cartridge and extended in the form of contacts built into the docking end of the cartridge. The electric current is provided by a primary battery which is contained in a waterproof compartment in the shaver handle. The current provided by the battery renders opitimum heat generation in the blades in the cartridge and can be adjusted by means of resistors in series with the battery and the blade cartridge. In order to preserve the battery life, a momentary contact switch can be installed in the shaver handle which enables the user to press and hold the switch only during the shaving stroke. In the alternative, the shaving handle may also contain a rechargeable battery which can be continuously charged by storing the shaver handle in a charging stand.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of cancer is disclosed which is capable of directing supra-lethal doses of radiation, called Hot-Spots, virtually exclusively to the cancer. The present invention involves a multi-step therapy process and includes a class of novel chemical agents. In accordance with the present invention, it was discovered that soluble precipitable materials can be made to accumulate as non-digestible precipitates in targeted cells as a result of enzyme action within the targeted cells. Accumulation is achieved by administering to the living host a soluble binary reagent made by attaching a targeting agent to a novel chemical agent which is a soluble precipitable material. The binary reagent binds to antigenic receptors on targeted cells which endocytose the binary reagent and transport it into the lysosomes where enzymes detach the soluble precipitable material from the targeting agent, causing it to precipitate, accumulate, and be retained in the cells.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a dolly for supporting a ladder during movement of the ladder to a work site. The dolly has a frame which is adapted to be attached by clips to the rungs of the ladder. The dolly has a single relatively large wheel in terms of the width of the ladder pivotally mounted on the frame for providing a rolling support for the ladder and to enable a single individual to move a long heavy ladder conveniently into position for use at a work site. The dolly is especially useful when moving a ladder, especially a heavy ladder such as an extension ladder, over sloping or rough ground to a work site.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for storing and dispensing small articles such as fish hooks. The dispenser is formed of two oppositely disposed side portions or with a spaced opening therebetween. Each side portion has a flexible cushioned flat surface adjacent the spaced opening. The side portions are positioned against tie flexible cushioned flat surfaces to create a means for entrapping objects between the closed surfaces of the side portions when a force is used to hold one side portion against the other. The articles may be trapped completely inside the perimeter of the closed surfaces or partially trapped, allowing portions of the articles to extend just beyond the perimeter. The force holding the two side portions together is sufficient to hold the objects securely between the side portions also enabling articles extending beyond the periphery of the side portions to be removed individually with moderate force.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of cancer is disclosed which is capable of directing supra-lethal doses of radiation, called Hot-Spots, virtually exclusively to the cancer. The present invention involves a multi-step therapy process and includes a class of novel chemical agents. In accordance with the present invention, it was discovered that soluble precipitable materials can be made to accumulate as non-digestible precipitates in targeted cells as a result of enzyme action within the targeted cells. Accumulation is achieved by administering to the living host a soluble binary reagent made by attaching a targeting agent to a novel chemical agent which is a soluble precipitable material. The binary reagent binds to antigenic receptors on targeted cells which endocytose the binary reagent and transport it into the lysosomes where enzymes detach the soluble precipitable material from the targeting agent, causing it to precipitate, accumulate, and be retained in the cells.

Abstract: There is disclosed a belt for supporting an individual walking on a treadmill. The belt has an elastic section adjacent each of the opposite ends thereof. The belt is positioned behind the back of an individual walking on the treadmill and the opposite ends of the belt are attached to the treadmill. The belt when attached to the treadmill enables an individual walking on the treadmill to walk "hands-free", thereby enabling the individual to walk comfortably with arms swinging in a natural manner. There is also disclosed a motor device for changing the resistance applied by the belt to the user.

Abstract: There is disclosed a belt for supporting an individual walking on a treadmill. The belt has an elastic section adjacent each of the opposite ends thereof. The belt is positioned behind the back of an individual walking on the treadmill and the opposite ends of the belt are attached to the treadmill. The belt when attached to the treadmill enables an individual walking on the treadmill to walk "hands-free", thereby enabling the individual to walk comfortably with arms swinging in a natural manner. There is also disclosed a motor device for changing the resistance applied by the belt to the user.

Abstract: Elimination of the problems of a manual burrito folding operation is obtained by a high speed burrito folding machine which eliminates the need for human operators. The machine includes an endless conveyor having an entrance portion, an intermediate portion downstream of the entrance portion, and an exit portion downstream of the intermediate portion. A plurality of platform assemblies are pivotally mounted on the conveyor about a substantially vertical axis and spaced apart from one another. The swinging of a first movable platform of each platform assembly sequentially forms a first fold in each burrito. Downstream of the forming of the first fold, each burrito is sequentially revolved to a position in which the axis of the first fold is substantially transverse to the length of the conveyor. Each of a pair of spaced apart portions of the burrito are folded to form spaced apart second and third folds in the burrito which extend along fold lines which are transverse to the first fold.

Abstract: A method for the accumulation of trace-labeled or therapeutic insoluble molecules in targeted cells of a living host for purposes including diagnosis, therapy, and research in cell biology. The method enables soluble precipitable materials, which can be trace-labeled or therapeutic, to be made to accumulate as non-digestible precipitates in targeted cells as a result of enzyme action within the targeted cells. Accumulation is achieved by administering to the living host a soluble binary reagent having a targeting agent attached to a chemical agent which is a soluble precipitable material. The binary reagent binds to antigenic receptors on targeted cells which endocytosed the binary reagent and transport it into the lysosomes where enzymes detach the soluble precipitable material from the targeting agent, causing it to precipitate, accumulate, and be retained in the cells.

Abstract: A dolly for supporting a ladder during movement of the ladder to a work site. The dolly has a frame which is adapted to be attached by clips to the rungs of the ladder. The dolly has a single relatively large wheel in terms of the width of the ladder pivotally mounted on the frame for providing a rolling support for the ladder and to enable a single individual to move a long heavy ladder conveniently into position for use at a work site. The dolly is especially useful when moving a ladder, especially a heavy ladder such as an extension ladder, over sloping or rough ground to a work site.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a stable multi-purpose cleaning composition for cleaning the pipes and coils of domestic and commercial refrigeration systems. The cleaning composition comprises a single phase solution having as a major constituent one or more compounds of the glycol-ether group, and a minor portion of the total volume of the cleaning composition being at least one of the compounds from one of the alcohol and ketone chemical groups. The cleaning composition of the disclosure has a phased (timed) evaporation rate, leaves no residue, is non-flammable, is biodegradable, can be vented to the atmosphere, and does not contaminate the lubricating oil of refrigeration systems.

Abstract: A battery charge indicator is disclosed which accurately displays the true state of charge or energy remaining in an alkaline battery in which the indicator is installed. An alkaline battery cell utilizes a steel can which contains the active chemical ingredients within and provides the conductive surface for the cathode. When the battery is sealed at the open end with a combination plug and anode, the closed end of the steel can becomes distorted or bulged due to internal pressures which are caused by both the expansion of the cathode material due to electrical discharge of the battery and hydrogen gas which accumulates during shelf life in storage. An increase the amount of hydrogen gas occurring during storage creates a distortion or bulge in the center of the closed end of the can. When the battery has been electrically discharged, the cathode material physically expands inside the can causing distortion to extend to the outer periphery of the closed end of the can.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) is used for cleaning the fuel injection system of a motor vehicle. The apparatus (1) includes an adaptor body (3) which fits onto a container (2). The adaptor body (3) has an inlet port (6) and an outlet port (7) which connect the interior of the container (2) to the fuel system of the motor vehicle. The outlet port (7) has an extension pipe (16) which has an opening adjacent the bottom of the container (2) while the inlet port (6) opens adjacent the top of the container (2). The apparatus (1) is used to direct cleaning solvent (26) to the fuel system of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for separating desired clathrate forming gases from a gas mixture containing the desired clathrate forming gases. The process includes providing a stream of the gas mixture, contacting the stream of the gas mixture with an aqueous solvent to form a solid clathrate hydrate suspension in the aqueous solvent. The forming of the solid clathrate hydrate suspension in the aqueous solution causing the gaseous stream to be thereafter leaner in the desired clathrate forming gases. The solid clathrate hydrate suspension and the aqueous solution are subjected to an elevated temperature and to a reduced pressure to produce a product gaseous stream which is richer in the desired clathrate forming gases.

Abstract: A battery charge indicator is disclosed which is permanently incorporated into a battery to indicate the state of charge. The indicator includes a compressible chamber such as a blister which is adapted to be installed in a battery as an assembly. The blister chamber is filled with a viscous gel and is exposed to the expandable cathode of the battery. As the battery discharges, the cathode expands thus causing the gel within the chamber to be extruded out through an outlet into a viewing channel in an overlying disk. The amount of gel flowing into the viewing channel is proportional to the amount of expansion of the cathode and, thus, indicates the amount of discharge and, conversely, the remaining life of the battery. A battery charge indicator is also disclosed in which the expansion of the cathode is adapted to apply localized pressure to a disk. The localized pressure applied to the disk causes stretching of the material of the disk, which causes a visual indication of the state of charge of the battery.

Abstract: A battery charge indicator is permanently incorporated into a battery to indicate the state of charge. In one embodiment, the indicator includes a compressible chamber which is filled with a viscous gel and which is exposed to the expandable cathode of the battery. As the battery discharges, the cathode expands thus causing the gel within the chamber to be extruded out through an outlet into a viewing channel in an overlying disk. The amount of gel flowing into the viewing channel is proportional to the amount of expansion of the cathode and, thus, indicates the amount of discharge and, conversely, the remaining life of the battery. In a second embodiment, a piston assembly is caused to move with a deformable end wall of the battery and indicia on the side wall of the piston assembly is viewed through a lens as a measure of the remaining amount of expect expansion of the cathode.

Abstract: A switching current converter is connected in parallel with each controlled power switch in an electric circuit so that it is allowed to operate from the input voltage and transfer energy from input to output during the turn-on periods of the controlled power switch, whereby each power switch is allowed to be turned ON when a near-to-zero voltage is present across it. The switching converter serves as an active power switch stress relieving means, resulting in minimizing the switching loss in the power switch while providing the energy for operation of the power switch in a very efficient way.