Abstract: Dietetic nutrient compositions suitable for consumption by patients with kidney insufficiency comprise proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and mineral substances in a manner resembling cow's milk as regards the sensory aspects and the processability. The compositions have a high total energy content, are albumin-poor and phosphorus-poor and have a high calcium content. The compositions have good taste properties and are suitable for sustained treatment of patients with chronic kidney insufficiency. The compositions can be processed in the context of numerous lactovegetable recipes.

Abstract: A boiled egg peeling device is provided for gently and completely removing the shell from boiled eggs. The device includes a plurality of parallel peeling rollers connected with a circulating chain drive. In the upper segment of the chain drive, the peeling rollers are driven for rotation in the same direction. Above the rollers on the upper segment of the chain drive are provided pairs of pushing plates that are reciprocated back and forth along the axes of the rollers. The eggs are rotated by the rollers about their longitudinal axis and moved back and forth by the pushing plates in the gap between the rollers, whereby the shells are gently and completely removed from the eggs.

Abstract: Electronic weighing apparatus is provided including a force transmitting lever (17) pivotally suspended from a crossbar (33) that is connected for adjustment relative to the apparatus frame (9). An adjusting screw (45) adjusts the vertical position of the bar relative to a pillar portion (31) of the frame, and a fastening screw (37) serves to rigidly connect the crossbar with the frame following the crossbar adjustment. In this manner, the pivot axis of the transmitting lever is so adjusted as to minimize deflection of the no-load point owing to the inclination of the weighing apparatus.

Abstract: In order to rapidly and automatically separate especially worn floor coverings (12) of raised floor panels (10), preferably three separating apparatuses (17) are incorporated with motor powered cutting blades (18) in a device (13) which beneath the separating apparatuses (17) has a carriage (29) with holders (31) for the raised floor panel (10) which is to be treated. The carriage (29) can be moved by motor back and forth transverse to the cutting blades (18) of the separating apparatuses (17) or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device (13). The separating apparatuses (17) are in turn fixed pivotally around a horizontal axis (19) on a base plate (21). Base plates (21), while being provided with springs and thus shock-absorbing, are in turn fixed on a transverse, portal-like frame part (15) movable to a limited extend in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the device (13).

Abstract: Parking brake apparatus of the reaction cable type includes quick-release cable slack adjusting means having a releasable clip member for retaining an adjusting rod against the biasing force of an adjusting spring at a given position relative to the reaction bracket housing. The clip member is of U-shaped resilient construction including a pair of leg portions that are resiliently biased together on opposite sides of a transverse wall portion of the housing containing an opening in which the rod is movably mounted. The clip member is displaceable orthogonally relative to the rod between a locking position in engagement with an annular groove contained in the rod, and a released position remote from the groove, whereby the rod is biased by the spring to remove cable slack.

Abstract: A three-point cervical fixation device for a human patient, having a vertical support device extending substantially parallel to the patient's spine, the support having upper and lower ends adjacent the head and torso of the patient, respectively. The upper end of the support means is connected with the patient's head by a first connecting device, and a second connecting device connects a lower portion of the support device with the torso of the patient. A force-applying device connected with the support applies a force to the patient intermediate the first and the second connecting devices in a direction generally away from the support, thereby to stabilize the patient's spine.

Abstract: A interactive lingerie undergarment is characterized by projections which stimulate the genitalia during sexual intercourse. The undergarment includes a panty with an overlay flap in the crotch area which is digitally operated to provide an opening for insertion of the male sex organ. When the overlay flap is released, a snug fit around the sex organ is provided. A number of projections or nodes are provided around the opening which stimulate erogenous zones in the male and female genitalia areas to enhance sexual arousal.

Abstract: A container tank comprises a tank mounted between a pair of end frames by upper bearer members and lower bearer members. The tank comprises a cylindrical shell closed by end caps. Each upper bearer member comprises a bearer plate of arcuate partly circular transverse cross section which is similar to the cross section of the central shell of the tank. Each bearer plate terminates in a transverse tank engaging edge which is seam welded to the cylindrical shell of the tank and a transverse frame engaging edge which is seam welded to an upper connecting member of the end frames.

Abstract: The invention provides an assembly of a protective shield for a needle channel and a self-sealing diaphragm, wherein the protective shield is generally cup-shaped and is provided with an aperture, said self-sealing diaphragm being retained in the aperture, the arrangement being such as to protect the fingers of the operative from needle-stick by the miss-direction of a hypodermic needle. The diameter of the aperture may approximate to, or be smaller than, the internal diameter of the inlet of the needle channel so that only is needle-stick obviated, but also the tendency of the needle point to tear the seal-sealing diaphragm is significantly reduced.

Abstract: A high performance cycle seat which provides support of the buttock muscles of a cyclist includes a frame, a shell supported on the frame, and wherein the frame and shell include a raised anatomical rear portion which defines a chock for longitudinally supporting the buttocks of the cyclist when the cyclist is hunched over a cycling position. The rear portion includes a forward-facing median wedge, which has a generally epsilon shape in horizontal cross-section. The latter also includes a pair of sloping curved side portions. The wedge prevents lateral displacement of the buttocks, and its width increases in a direction towards its upper rear edge. A longitudinal median zone is arranged forward of the raised rear portion and is aligned with the wedge.

Abstract: Electronic weighing apparatus (3) is provided including a transparent cylindrical cover member (13) defining a weighing chamber (1) within which the load weighing pan is contained. The cover member contains an access opening (16) and is rotatable about its axis relative to a concave housing wall portion within which it partially concentrically extends. The cover member is rotatable relative to the housing between closed and open positions in which the access opening is contained within and remote from the concave wall portion, respectively. A radially displaceable member (25) is biased by a spring (29) to close the access opening in a tightly sealed manner when the cylindrical cover member is in the closed position.

Abstract: A modular terminal arrangement for connecting a conductor to a conductive cross bar (6), including a housing (1) formed of insulating material and arranged to transversely receive the cross bar, the housing including a terminal (2) adapted for connection with the conductor, a bus bar (4) connected at one end with the terminal and extending at its other end adjacent the cross bar, and a bridging member (7) adapted to connect the other end of the bus bar with the cross bar. The bridging member includes a pair of parallel spaced leg portions, the bridging member being displaceable between a connecting position in which the leg portions electrically engage the cross rail and extend at their free extremities in electrical engagement within an opening contained in the cross bar other end, and a disengaged position in which the leg portions are isolated from the bus bar.