Abstract: An adornment ribbon bow is held or arrested at a bunch point of the looped or bowed ribbon by a three element, resilient tie that is both decorative and functional. The resilient tie is made from a length of non-resilient ribbon in which is tied a collapse resistant, pyramid shaped knot. The collapse resistance in the knot is translated into a resilience in the tie. The pyramid shape and internal structure of the knot generates a resistance to a collapsing force applied to the knot while the pyramid shape of the knot becomes a decorative part of the adornment ribbon bow.

Abstract: A golf cart computer for installation in a golf cart. The computer contains a display screen for showing graphically the details and features of each hole of a golf course. It has memory for containing the graphic details of the course and for containing scores of each player. The computer has a keyboard for entering scores and players' bets and other information. In a preferred embodiment, the computer has a slot for a memory cartridge which can be transferred to a stationary printing station so that the driver of the golf cart can receive a print-out of the accumulated scores therefrom. In one version of the invention, a light pen is connected to the computer for marking selected locations on the display screen, and the computer is capable of computing and displaying distances between selected features of the golf course including the ball.

Abstract: A computer network for use in the game of golf includes a central computer communicatively connected to a plurality of local master computers. Each local master computer transfers and receives golf related information to and from a plurality of mobile modules carried along by the golfer on the golf course. Transfer of information between the mobile modules and the local master computer is by ROM and RAM cartridges. The mobile modules present a display of the golf course played on, and allow for input of scoring data by the players.

Abstract: Temporary disposable apparel, such as a bib is formed in a multilayer arrangement with at least one absorbent panel and a non-absorbent panel. The absorbent panel forms the front and the non-absorbent panel forms the back with the non-absorbent panel offset downward or longitudinally terminating in a free flap. A series or strip of such bibs are tear line connected and may be packaged in a roll. The offset feature of the two panels provides for protection of an adhesive strip on the upper inside of the absorbent panel by the free flap of the adjacent bib in the strip. Tear lines between connecting or adjacent bibs in the strip provide for convenient packaging.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided which couples to one jaw of a pair of jaws of an expandable jaw power tool to remotely apply and distribute expansion power of the pair of power jaws when the jaws are actuated. A sleeve or collar is fitted over one of the jaws of the pair of power jaws, the sleeve adapted to receive and support one end of a threaded shaft, the other end of which supports a power or pressure distributing member. The threaded shaft screw-couples into a tapped hole in the sleeve and impinges upon one side of the jaw over which the sleeve is fitted, locking the sleeve on to the jaw. Thrust or expansion power, normally applied between the two jaws upon expansion, is applied between one jaw and the remote power or pressure distributing member coupled to the locked sleeve.

Abstract: Each jaw of a pair of jaws of an expandable jaw power tool are individually modified so as to accept a shaft supported in one jaw while passing through the other jaw of the same pair. The shaft includes an adjustable power distributing member which makes the depth of the jaws adjustable and makes greater use of the power stroke of the jaws, distributes the power or pressure output of the jaws over a wider area and makes an improved power tool, adjustable at the point of application of power stroke.

Abstract: An automatic air deflation valve is provided for use with a sphygmomanometer type blood pressure measuring instrument. The valve comprises a housing having an air flow channel extending through the longitudinal extent thereof and at least one air deflation port extending outwardly from said channel. The port includes a deformable diaphragm supported only on its outer edges and having a central aperture extending through the thickness thereof. The diaphragm is adapted to deform in accordance with the air pressure applied against it from said channel to automatically adjust the size and shape of said aperture, thus producing a constant air deflation rate therethrough.

Abstract: A hermaphrodite housing assembly containing a plurality of positions for supporting a plurality of electrical connectors, secured captively in respective halves of the assembly for mating contacts positioned in opposite portions of the assembly.

Abstract: A high contact density connector system for an edge-mount semiconductor package or a like panel member having densely spaced contact means provided along an edge comprises two mating connector parts, each having a one piece insulator housing retaining a plurality of contacts having mating means arranged in a single row. The contacts are assembled into the insulator housings by parallel positioning a plurality of such housings and assembling a transversely positioned row of such contacts into corresponding positions of all housings.

Abstract: A Doppler Speedometer for determining the speed of a vehicle, suspended in a medium, relative to the ground over which the vehicle is traveling. Radiant energy is beamed from the vehicle toward the ground at a predetermined angle with respect to the direction of travel of the vehicle. The reflected energy is received and a signal representing the envelope of the amplitude modulation function of the returned energy is generated. An output voltage having a value proportional to some characteristics of the frequency spectrum of the return signal is generated for driving a meter calibrated in vehicle speed.

Abstract: An improved ignition distributor breaker contact point set is provided which includes an electrically conductive plate member including a first breaker contact in electrical contact with the plate member; an electrically conductive, pivotably mounted breaker arm having at one end thereof a second breaker contact, the breaker arm being spring loaded by affixation to an electrically conductive leaf spring; and a condensor having a first electrically conductive terminal in electrical contact with said plate member and a second electrically conductive terminal which is insulated from said plate member. An electrically conductive, elongated support strap is provided, said support member spanning directly between and physically and electrically connecting the second electrically conducting terminal of the condensor and the leaf spring art.

Abstract: An electro-optic detector utilizes a trigger circuit to sense the presense of a fluid medium and produce a control signal at a predetermined time after the fluid medium is detected.

Abstract: An automatic release assembly for a two-piece harness connector is provided with an electro-optic trigger responsive to a liquid environment. A rotatable locking shaft is forcibly rotated to unlock position by actuation of a force generating device integrated into the two-piece harness connector.