Abstract: The invention relates to improvement in well drilling tools to prevent drilling fluids and solid particles present in a subterranean location from adhering to drilling equipment. A nickel-phosphorus coating is deposited by an electroless plating process on the entire surface of the tool, so as to substantially reduce porosity of the tool and prevent penetration of the foreign matter into the ferrous core of the tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds suitable for use as cleaning, wetting solvent agent which contains the active ingredients of dodcylbenzenesulfonic acid, ethoxylated nonyl phenol, lauric acid diethanolamide, diethanolamine and propylene glycol. The cleaning, wetting solvent agent forms a composition which exhibits non-hazardous properties and is biodegradable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting assembly for a pole, such as a pole light conventionally carried by a stern of boat hulls. The mounting assembly provides for the use of a ratchet mechanism having a pair of cooperating members, with the pole being secured to one of the ratchet members. A bracket secures the ratchet mechanism to a stable body, such as the hull of a ship, or the housing of a motor. The pole can be positioned in any of a plurality of selected positions by rotating the pole against the engagement of the ratchet teeth between the two members. A spring continuously pulls one ratchet member against the second ratchet member, preventing disengagement thereof, while allowing a limited lateral movement between the ratchet members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety syringe to prevent accidental puncture of attending medical personnel by an infected syringe needle. The safety syringe has an elongated tubular casing which receives the needle guard in a telescopical relationship thereto. At least on locking tab attached to the exterior of the needle guard extends outwardly through an opening formed in the casing, such that depression of the locking tab allows telescopical movement of the needle guard inwardly into the casing. A tension member retains the needle guard in its fully extended position unless the tension of the member is overcome by compression of the needle guard during injection or the drawing of a medicine. The tension member can be in the form of a coil spring surrounding the syringe barrel and urging against the needle guard and the flange plate of the casing, or in the form of an elastic resilient member attached under tension between the needle guard and the casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an eating utensil for counting the number of bites the user consumes in accordance with a specific diet plan regulating the fat intake by the user. The eating utensil has an illuminated display which changes depending on the number of bites consumed by the user. A push button is activated each time the user lifts up a fork full of food from the plate. An associated set of cards carries the names of the food items and the particular number of bites allowed to be taken depending on the fat content of that food item.

Abstract: A check valve is disclosed for permitting a fluid flow in a generally one direction. The check valve is provided with an elongated housing with a central passageway within which a valve member moves for permitting a fluid flow in one direction and for closing a fluid communication when moving in an opposite direction. The valve member has a conically-shaped groove for receiving a sealing member therein. When the sealing member becomes expanded under the influence of fluids passing through the check valve, it is allowed to move from the groove along a neck of the valve member. The interior wall housing is provided with plurality of longitudinal grooves extending in parallel relationship to a central axis of the housing in that part of the housing wherein the valve member moves. The longitudinal grooves ensure fluid flow through the valve member at all times.

Abstract: A catheter for selective coronary arteriography has an elongated tubular member with an interior channel. The catheter includes a shank and a specifically configured end part curved in such a way so that a portion of it seats against a wall of the aorta and another portion is seated in a coronary cusp when the catheter is in place.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector member for connecting adjacent portions of a medial tube to allow easy disengagement of the adjacent portions, when required. The connector has a hollow body with a central opening which allows to fit the connector over a portion of the medical tube and frictionally engage that portion. A pair of opposite gripping wings are carried by an exterior surface of the connector body, the gripping wings extending perpendicularly to the exterior surface. When disengaging the adjacent portions of the tube, a torque is applied to the gripping members and transmitted to the engaged portion of the medical tube until the adjacent portions are separated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a beekeeper's suit which is used for protection against bee stings and insect bites. The beekeeper's suit provides for the use of a multi-layered material from which substantially the entire suit is uniformly constructed. The material includes an outside net layer, an inside net layer and an intermediate porous cellular plastic layer. The inside and outside layers provide structural integrity to the suit, while the intermediate layer provides protection against the bee stings through its thickness of approximately 0.4-0.6 centimeters. The intermediate layer provides about 90-95% of void space with a high degree of permeability to permit ventilation an cooling of the users skin during activity.

Abstract: A fly trap has a housing body with an entry conduit mounted within the housing body and supported therein. A lure holding tray is supported by the legs underneath the open bottom of the entry conduit and is adapted to receive a fly attractant mixture therein. The bait is formed from organic, non-toxic, non-hazardous material, which can be safely exposed to the environment for the purposes of attracting the flies into the fly trap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety syringe to prevent accidental puncture of attending medical personnel by an infected syringe needle. The safety syringe has an elongated tubular casing which receives the needle guard in a telescopical relationship thereto. At least on locking tab attached to the exterior of the needle guard extends outwardly through an opening formed in the casing, such that depression of the locking tab allows telescopical movement of the needle guard inwardly into the casing. A tension member retains the needle guard in its fully extended position unless the tension of the member is overcome by compression of the needle guard during injection or the drawing of a medicine. The tension member can be in the form of a coil spring surrounding the syringe barrel and urging against the needle guard and the flange plate of the casing, or in the form of an elastic resilient member attached under tension between the needle guard and the casing.

Abstract: A shredding and feeding system for an incinerator, wherein a shredding chamber is isolated from atmosphere by means of an airlock through which material to be incinerated passes into the shredding chamber. The oxygen content of the shredding chamber is maintained below a predetermined level to minimize risk of explosions and premature incineration of material.

Abstract: An oil well test burner provides for the use of a hollow body which defines a mixing chamber therein. A plurality of openings are formed in the body in communication with interior chamber for delivering oil and air into the interior chamber in such a manner, that an opening delivering oil into the chamber is disposed diametrically opposite at least one other opening which delivers air into the chamber. A pair of manifolds delivers oil and air, respectively, through a plurality of a corresponding number of emanating conduits which are attached to the body in a surrounding relationship to a respective opening in the body. Each manifold is provided with a flow regulating valve downstream from the conduits.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for aligning a true axis of a milling machine spindle with an edge of the workpiece to allow exact positioning of the spindle above a center of a bore to be drilled. The edge finder has an elongated body which carries a measuring gauge and which is provided with a push pin which contacts the edge of the workpiece and pushes a pivotal arm of the gauge to indicate a location of the edge of the workpiece.

Abstract: The device of the present invention is intended to temporarily support upended liquid containers for the purpose of absolute evacuation and reclamation of any and all residual liquid content remaining therein. The device has a funnel-shaped retaining body which has a wider open top and a smaller diameter open bottom. A non-continuous side wall has an elongated opening therein which, due to resiliency of the material from which the retaining body is constructed, allows a limited expansion or contraction of the retaining body depending on the size of a liquid container positioned therein. A hook-shaped attachment rod allows to suspend a retaining body from a stationary support.

Abstract: The invention relates to container holders and more particularly to an insulated container holder for retaining infant bottles. The holder body has an open top and bottom wall, a continuous side wall, the inner side wall defining a central opening which extends from the open top to the bottom wall. A pair of handles are integrally unitary attached at diametrically opposite sides of the continuous side wall to form gripping handles. An elongated slot is formed through the thickness of the side wall to allow observation of level of contents in the container positioned within the holder. The inner wall exerts a discreet compression force on the container positioned within the central opening and prevents its sliding or slipping out of the holder when the infant tilts the holder and the container. The bottom wall is provided with an aperture to allow the escape of air when the container is being pushed into the central opening of the holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety syringe to prevent accidental puncturing of attending medical personnel by an infected syringe needle. The safety syringe has an elongated tubular casing, which houses an elongated needle guard, which is telescopically connected to the casing and is mounted in co-axial alignment with the casing. A syringe barrel is co-axially mounted within the needle guard, the syringe barrel carrying a needle assembly on one of its ends, and an end plate on its opposite end. The end plate "snaps" into a groove formed in a transverse flange of the casing, fixedly attaching the syringe barrel to the casing. A sealing plate covers the locked end plate by engaging within another groove formed in the flange. One or more resileint depressible locking tabe are carried by the needle guard and extend through corresponding aligned openings formed in the casing to lock the needle guard in an extended position covering the needle.