Abstract: A multi-compartment spray dispenser with common pressurizer includes a single container divided into four sub-chambers, each of which is separate from each of the other sub-chambers. Each sub-chamber has its own separate outlet. A pumping mechanism is common to the sub-chambers and causes pressurization of the sub-chambers simultaneously. When it is desired to dispense liquid from one of the sub-chambers, a hose connection is coupled to the hose connection on the container, thereby opening a flow path for liquid through a hose connected to the hose connector and a nozzle having an actuating valve. Should flow of liquid slow, it is easy to re-pressurize the sub-chamber through operation of the pumping mechanism.

Abstract: A wind energy system comprising a tower, a machine housing which is rotatably arranged on the tower about its axis, receiving a gear mechanism, a generator, a slip ring arrangement, a brake, and a rotor which is mounted in the machine housing and which is provided with at least one rotor blade, wherein the gear mechanism, generator, vertical bearing arrangement, slip ring transmission element and rotor bearing are integrated in the machine housing.

Abstract: A pruning device is disclosed including a first handle coupled at a first end to a first jaw and a second handle, a first end of the second handle coupled to a second jaw. The first jaw and the second jaw are pivotally connected. A rotatable handle is interfaced to a second end of the first handle such that it rotates with respect to the second handle. A first end of a flexible medium is affixed to the second handle and a second end of the flexible medium affixed to the rotatable handle, whereas turning of the rotatable handle winds the flexible medium around the rotatable handle and the second handle is pulled towards the first handle.

Abstract: A rotating tool for simultaneously deburring two surfaces of a workpiece is disclosed including a rotatable shaft having a first end and a second end with a first deburr surface on the first end facing towards the second end and having a first angle. A second deburr surface is formed between the first end and the second end facing towards the first end and having a second angle. The distance between a first mid-point of the first deburr surface and a second mid-point of the second deburr surface is substantially equal to a width of the workpiece.

Abstract: A detachable tee-top includes a framework having base portions fastened to two opposed sides of a center console of a boat and consisting of elongated tubes having fasteners fastened to the center console by threaded fasteners. The framework includes a further elongated tube for each of the elongated tubes making up the base portions with each of the further elongated tubes being sized to be slidably receivable within the upwardly facing opening of a respective one of the base portion elongated tubes. Thus, the further elongated tubes or pipes may easily be removed from the base portion elongated tubes when it is desired to remove the detachable tee-top from the associated vessel. The tee-top also includes a horizontally oriented support frame for a cover. Flexible straps attached to this support frame are stretched downwardly and attached to the base portions of the device to support the frame in high wind conditions. The framework is disclosed in two alternative configurations of elongated tubes.

Abstract: A sun shield is mounted on a bracket that is provided for support of a side-view mirror on a truck cab. The sun shield is mounted horizontally with respect to a ground surface and is located in a position to shield an area just inside the driver's window to protect the arm of the driver from the sun's rays. In the preferred embodiment, the sun shield is made of a high density polymer that is opaque to the sun's rays and is located in a position that does not obstruct the driver's view.

Abstract: A carrier having a layer of embossing resin deposited thereon is provided with an image or design applied to the layer of embossing resin. A top film having a layer of adhesive applied thereon is laminated to the carrier. The carrier can be a throw-away or a component type carrier. If a throw-away type carrier is employed, it is peeled from the two laminated sheets, leaving the layer of embossing resin, having the image retained thereon, affixed to the adhesive side of the top film. If a component type carrier is employed, the image retained on the embossing resin is encapsulated between the top film and the carrier. Thereafter, a substrate suitable for aircraft interior panels is provided. The top film having the embossing resin and image affixed thereto is laminated to the suitable substrate. If a texture is desired, a textured material may be applied to the top side of the top film immediately before it is laminated to the suitable substrate.

Abstract: A hip and knee abductor having a pair of leg securing members and a center pocket integrally attached therebetween. The center pocket receives an air inflation means capable of receiving, retaining and expelling air. The introduction of air in the air inflation means permits abduction of contracted legs. The unique use of the air inflation means permits the use of the abductor with fully contracted legs. A pair of rigid plates are inserted within retaining pockets formed in the pair of leg securing members for communicating with the expandable air inflation means and thereby applying lateral pressure to an inner portion of contracted legs.

Abstract: A star-shaped stent and replacement valve or replacement graft for use in repairing a damaged cardiac valve includes two to eight star-shaped members interconnected into a "chain". Once this "chain" has been created through interconnection of the star-shaped members, a central opening through all of the interconnected star-shaped members receives a replacement aortic valve tri-cuspid made of any suitable flexible and bio-compatible material. A catheter delivery system is used to deliver the stent with the aortic valve tri-cuspid to the desired site. The star-shaped stents are made by using a laser to cut out a plurality of flat star-shaped members with a plurality of outwardly and inwardly directed points. The outwardly directed points are bent so that they face away from a plane defined by the inwardly directed points and then a series of such stents are fastened together in a chain.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein an endoscope system which includes an endoscope, specifically a laryngoscope, having a handle, a blade connected with the handle and means including an optical eyepiece through which an area immediately in front of the distal end of the blade may be viewed along the optical axis of the eyepiece. The system also utilizes an arrangement including a camera and monitor for displaying the area immediately in front of the blade when the camera is mounted to the eyepiece. A coupling member connectable to the camera is provided for mounting the camera to the eyepiece and locking means forming part of the coupling member and part of the eyepiece is provided for preventing the coupling member and therefore the camera from rotating in a plane normal to the optical axis of the eyepiece and for preventing the coupling member and therefore the camera from rocking in a plane parallel with the optical axis.

Abstract: A self-sanitizing toilet seat cleaning apparatus includes a seat in the shape of a generally circular ring that is rotatably mounted above the toilet bowl and includes a gear on its underside meshing with a pinion gear attached to the drive shaft of a drive motor for the seat. An arm extends over a rear portion of the seat and includes flow passages that convey a disinfectant on top of the seat, under the seat, and into the toilet bowl. Under the arm, a wiper is provided that wipes the top surface of the seat as it rotates. The toilet includes a weight sensor that stops rotation of the seat if a person is sitting on it and a proximity sensor to activate flushing of the toilet and rotation and disinfecting of the seat and bowl.

Abstract: A patient hip guard is designed to be worn inside or outside of the clothing of the user. The guard includes a hip pad on each side, sized and configured to cover each hip, and consisting of an aesthetically pleasing pocket containing a pad having a configuration designed to approximate the femoral head of the hip bone. The pads are connected together by a belt adjustable in length to account for varying waist sizes. The inventive guard includes no buckles or other hard components that could cause discomfort to the user.

Abstract: A dry bottom ash handling system contemplates a plurality of hoppers disposed beneath a solid fuel-fired steam boiler. Each hopper includes angled walls converging at a generally rectangular opening controlled by a grate door. Air inlets are provided at intersections between adjacent angled walls to (1) facilitate combustion of unburned fuel in the storage hopper, and (2) facilitate flow of ash through the hopper opening. Ash flowing through the hopper opening enters a crusher and is then conveyed via a vacuum line to a point of disposal including a mobile tank truck that receives heavier ash particles and allows bypassing of lighter particles to a silo.

Abstract: A bowling game is made to be played on any flat, smooth table top. Nine bowling pins are arranged in a pattern on the table top in a 3.times.3 array. A ball is provided having one hemisphere made of lead glued to another hemisphere made of hard wood. The ball is spun toward the array of pins. Scoring is based upon knocking down a particular prescribed pattern of pins and being awarded the number of points corresponding to that pattern and varying between 5 points and 40 points. The first player to earn 100 points wins the game.