Abstract: A mechanical stabilizer-tuned damper is attachable to the first upper magnet assembly of a high field open magnet, which magnet includes a first upper magnet assembly, a lower second magnet assembly and at least one non-magnetizable support beam therebetween. The mechanical stabilizer-tuned damper reduces the dynamic response of the magnet. A connecting device is provided which consists of a threaded rod mounted to an attachment bracket through a linear bearing and vibration mount. A series of non-magnetic and extremely low conductivity plates of various weights are attachable to the rod to change the mass and the tuning frequency of the damper. The location and size of the mechanical stabilizer-tuned damper are determined to balance the frequency of the field oscillation and physical room. The direction of orientation depends upon the direction of motion to be dampened or controlled.

Abstract: A decoy assembly and a method for making same includes a lightweight planar member contoured in the form of the silhouette of a large game animal. The planar member has two opposing faces. A visually and graphically accurate rendition of a large game animal is applied to each face of the planar member. The planar member is foldable so as to reduce the bulk of the decoy assembly. It also includes an aperture for suspending one or more of the assemblies from a hunter's belt. When unfolded, the decoy assembly is held open by use of a generally U-shaped clip that is attached to the planar member at the point of the fold. Toward the top of the planar member, a second aperture is provided for suspending the decoy from a tree branch or the like. Toward the rearward portion of the decoy, a pair of scent holes is provided. One scent hole is functionally adapted to receive a scent canister within it. The other scent hold is functionally adapted to receive a felt scent wick within it.

Abstract: An adjustable limb support includes a hinged vertical support trough that is movable about a central pivot post and is attached to a pair of hinged support arms, the hinged support arms being horizontally adjustable at one end to allow for vertical height adjustment at the other end. The limb support is configured to be adjustable yet fixable in an infinite number of positions. The limb support is also intended to be radio transparent for use in CT, x-ray and PET applications.

Abstract: The assembly of the present invention provides a number of deployable wedges, each of which may incorporate a brightly colored, reflective surface to make the wedge easily locatable visually. Each wedge provides a series of alternating notches and ridges that are formed in opposing faces of each wedge to ensure positive engagement between a door and a doorframe. This notched configuration also ensures that one wedge, used in tandem with another wedge, is highly resistant to slippage of any kind between the two wedges. Each wedge utilizes a structural configuration that maximizes strength of the wedge while minimizing any extra weight, something that is to be avoided by firefighters who are already heavily burdened with other firefighting equipment and protective gear. This structural configuration allows each wedge to be used as a tool for turning a valve when such is desired or required.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a body coil modeled after a birdcage coil and based on a ladder network design. A fixed number of single loop coils (N) are equally spaced around a cylinder. These coils must be driven 360°/N out of phase with respect to each other azimuthally. Each phase must increase 360°/N as azimuthally in order for single loop coil currents to mimic currents commonly seen in the quadrature birdcage coil. A switching circuit is necessary to change the transmit coil configuration and the N channel for phased array reception. This type of coil eliminates the otherwise necessary need to decouple the transmit coil from the receiver coils, but preserves the SNR benefit of having multiple receiver coils. This type of coil will improve SNR over ordinary volume coils and may be necessary imaging large patients where space around the patient is at a minimum.

Abstract: A front suspension assembly is mountable to a longitudinally extending frame of a truck and includes a pair leaf springs mounted on opposite sides of the frame of the truck at the front, such leaf springs extending backwardly from the front of the truck, a pair of vertically disposed guides extending downwardly from the frame and providing an aperture though which a leaf spring runs, a pair of shock absorbers extending downwardly from the frame of the truck to below the leaf springs and supporting the leaf springs, and a pair of air cushion assemblies each having a bottom attached to the top of the back of one of the leaf springs and a top attached to the frame of the truck.

Abstract: A burst disk assembly has a burst disk which is interposed within the high pressure relief vent of a superconducting magnet. The burst disk is a composite design constructed of a solid carbon graphite center surrounded by an integrally formed stainless steel ring. A captured burst disk flange insures proper placement and seating of the burst disk during replacement and supports the burst disk so as to prevent it from falling or dropping out of the assembly during replacement of the ruptured burst disk. A deformable gasket contiguous to the burst disk seals the burst disk to the captured burst disk flange when the disk and the flange are pressed together. Attachment bolts are used to provide even application of pressure along the face of the burst disk and the captured burst disk flange.

Abstract: A cable assembly is used to suspend a utility light adjacent a ceiling or along a wall. The cable assembly includes a plurality of S-hooks for supporting and allowing smooth movement of the utility light along the cable. Attached to one of the S-hooks is a plastic drag chain for manually adjusting the placement of the light at all points along the cable. It also provides for an extendable and retractable utility light suspended from that S-hook. Use of this configuration allows the utility light to be used at all points along the cable and in the surrounding areas adjacent to it.

Abstract: A wheel locking assembly provides a mounting base that can be permanently attached to a wheel stud underneath the lug nut, the mounting base providing a platform for a cylinder lock, a length of chain or the like, and a cylinder lock that, when locked, secures both ends of the chain. A rectangular chain connector is provided and fits over the mounting base such that a square column of the mounting base engages a square hole of the connector. A circular chain connector is also provided and overlays the rectangular chain connector. The rectangular chain connector is attached to one end of a chain and the circular chain connector attached to the other end. The cylinder lock engages a latch portion of the mounting column. The device of the present invention further provides an easy and convenient assembly that is designed to secure small vehicles with a wide variety of wheel sizes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for grasping and advancing adjacent layers of thermoplastic film through the side sealing mechanism of a packaging machine includes a plurality of belts which travel about two sets of cooperating pulleys. Each pulley has two circumferential belt grooves defined within it, each belt groove being functionally adapted to allow the travel of a belt along it. A first line of travel is defined along a path which is parallel with the line of travel for articles moving along the wrapping machine. The second line of travel diverges away at a slight angle. The belts are truncated V-belts, the “truncated V” portion of the belts being disposed outwardly of the pulleys. Each set of pulleys is offset such that the belts cooperate in tooth-meshing fashion. A tail pulley of each set is mounted in an offset cam fashion and is spring loaded to apply tension to the belts. Disposed between the belt paths is a hot wire assembly having a similarly longitudinally diverging hot wire.

Abstract: A main litter box base is covered pith a partial litter box canopy. Dividing the main litter box container into two different compartments is a sift screen, the sift screen being sealed about its edges with the main litter box container and further being sealed about the edge of the litter box canopy. The litter box screen includes a moveable door for accessing or preventing access to the screened portion of the box. A stop member is provided opposite the access door for preventing the movement of loose excrement and clumped animal litter from atop the sifting screen. A removable or detachable scoop or shovel is mounted to the outer surface of the main litter box base.

Abstract: A disposable urine specimen collection cup has a two-position locking handle incorporated and molded into it. The elongated handle is formed integrally as part of the cup. In its first position, the handle is situated in a generally parallel position relative to the outer surface of the cup. The handle may be located within a recess which is defined along one side of the specimen collection cup. When ready for use, the handle is pulled outwardly from the cup, raised and locked into place. The handle is situated in a generally perpendicular position relative to the outer surface of the cup. The handle folds downwardly against the side of the cup for restorage of the cup and contents after collection of the specimen is completed.

Abstract: A torso support assembly is adapted to be mounted to the back of the frame of a wheelchair. The assembly includes a longitudinally extending support tube which is removably attachable to the back of the wheelchair. Integral to the tube and located at each end of it is a quick release locking mechanism. At the ends of the support tube, and insertable within the ends of the support tube, is a pair of support rod members. Each support rod member is rotatable within its respective end of the support tube. Each support rod member is engagable with the quick release mechanism at one end and is fixably attached to a support arm at the other end. Each support arm includes a forwardly extending pad support member. At the end of each support member is mounted a pad member. Each pad member is limitedly rotatable about the pad support member such that its position is adjustable. Each pad member is movable inwardly and outwardly of the pad support member.

Abstract: A dosing chamber is insertable within and removable from the metal holding chamber of a molten metal furnace and is not formed as an integral part of the refractory lining of the molten metal furnace. The dosing chamber includes a chamber shell having a gas inlet port and a molten metal discharge port. The gas inlet port is functionally adapted to sealingly receive a gas stopper tube within the port. With a pressurized inert gas introduced through the gas stopper tube, molten metal contained within the dosing chamber is force out of the discharge port and up and into a metal receiver. The dosing chamber method and apparatus of the present invention is functionally adapted to be insertable within a variety of commercially available furnaces. The dosing chamber method and apparatus of the present invention may also be functionally adapted to be readily removable from the molten metal chamber such that the dosing chamber can be removed and cleaned as such is desired or required.

Abstract: A method and apparatus utilizing a plurality of complimentary flat planar surfaces having apertures forming a figure or object. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of positioning a planar body on a planar surface, applying drywall compound so as to fill the aperture or apertures, allowing the compound to dry partially, removing the planar body, replacing the planar body over the drywall mold, positioning a second planar body and removably attaching the second planar body, spreading drywall compound over the apertures in the second planar body, allowing the compond to dry and removing the first and second planar bodies. The apparatus of the present invention is the equipment required to carry out this method.

Abstract: A convertible sled can be dragged silently into the woods by the hunter. Once the hunter has bagged his game, he converts the sled into a track-driven and battery-powered cart. The sled portion is at the bottommost part of the assembly on the way into the woods. In this “sledding” mode, the battery pack, the tracks and the frame are situated above the sled. In the “carting” or “track-driving” mode, the sled is detached from the assembly and is remounted above the frame, tracks and battery pack. In this mode, the sled forms a platform upon which the game can be secured. In the carting mode, the hunter activates the track-driven cart to assist with extraction of the game. Activation of the track-driven cart is by means of a handle which extends to the front of the assembly. An alternative embodiment includes a pair of removable wheels mounted to a pair of adjustable wheel supports, which wheels may be used to roll the convertible sled as well.