Abstract: A dartboard adapted for playing the game of american football includes a quadrilateral simulated football field section; a quadrilateral downs section; a quadrilateral punts section; and a quadrilateral kicks section; whereby opposing players or teams accumulate scores by projecting darts in sequence in order to achieve a total winning score within a previously agreed time period.

Abstract: An inhaler carrier holds a plastic actuator enclosing a medical cannister, which inhaler carrier is comprised of three oval loops: the first loop of which supports the upper portion of the plastic actuator having a barrel shape at its upper portion for inserting the medical cannister; the second loop of which contains and supports the lower portion of the plastic actuator; and the third loop of which is affixed to the first and second loops in order to support and carry the medical cannister within the plastic actuator for use by the user transporting the inhaler carrier. The plastic actuator includes a hinged or removable cap which protects and encloses an aerosol chamber with a mechanism for atomizing the material in the medical cannister into the nose or mouth of the user.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for mounting an undercounter sink provided with a flange by means of a removable metal collar, which is used: to precisely locate and position the sink beneath a laminated countertop: and to finish cut at the installation site the countertop aperture and the top impervious surface of the countertop to form a flush, watertight seal.

Abstract: An oil filter cartridge for internal combustion engines that employ oil filters in their operation. The input side of the cartridge is filled with microscopic solid lubricating particles of polytetrafluoroethyline (PTFE) dispersed in an oil carrier base. The microscopic particles of PTFE are of varying sizes, with the finest below the minimum given size of the filter and pass immediately into the oil circulating system. The larger sizes are gradually broken down by the high temperature, pressure and swirling flow within the filter cartridge so as to gradually pass through the filter to provide enhanced lubrication by the circulating oil during the operating life of the oil filter cartridge.

Abstract: An improvement in the ornamentation of eyeglass frames which includes attachments for the removal placement and locking of conventional ornaments such as ear rings, pins, medals, charms, etc. Also disclosed are removable attachments to hold ornaments therein, which attachments can be affixed to eyeglass frames. Also disclosed are ornaments which are part of the attachments which can be affixed to eyeglass frames. All the attachments are provided with locking means to removably secure the ornaments to the eyeglass frames.

Abstract: A one-hand apparatus for insertion and fixation of an IUD which has a penetration member with a needle at the distal end for holding an attaching member of an IUD. The penetration member with the IUD are slidably received and positively locked within an insertion tube to prevent slidable movement of the needle during initial insertion to touching contact of the insertion tube with the fundus. Thereupon, the penetration member is released by thumb action of the user upon a lock/release member to allow penetration of the needle into the fundus by a predetermined distance to fix the IUD to the fundus.

Abstract: A proximity switching system comrising a plurality of self-propelled vehicles mounted in tandem on a track and carrying magnetic proximity switches for controlling the vehicle propulsion. Each vehicle has a first magnet mounted on the front end at a first position, a second magnet mounted on the back end at a second position, a first magnetic reed switch mounted on the front end at a position congruent with the second position on the back end, and a second magnetic reed switch mounted on the back end at a position congruent with the first position on the front end. A pair of electric rails are mounted next to the track. Each vehicle includes contacts for receiving voltages on the rails. A DC motor drives the vehicles on the track in one of two directions dependent on the polarity of the voltages, and for not driving the vehicles in response to the closure of the first switch when the voltage has one polarity and in response to the closure of the second switch when the voltage has an opposite polarity.

Abstract: A prefabricated modular unit construction bridging system in which all components are identical and interchangeable to meet any variation of span, width of roadway, number of lanes of traffic, and live load specification for any temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent bridge. The bridge is capable of being dismantled and the individual modular components used elsewhere to form a new bridge. The panels, when connected end-to-end to form the main load-bearing trusses of the bridge side girders, are of such a shape that they can be pinned together at their bottom chord level to support the standard cross-beams and modular deck units/bracing throughout the bridge and provide gaps between adjacent panels at their top chord level into which can be pinned other standard chord units of such a length calculated to eliminate entirely both the natural pin-hole deflection inherent in 2-pinned modular truss structures and the elastic deflection under dead load.

Abstract: A color match predictability system having a color sample, a predictability guide with sections having varying degrees of halftones, a spectrophotometer, and a computer with input and output devices. A light is directed at the color sample and then passed into the spectrophotometer where its color spectrum is analyzed, converted into data, and fed to the computer. A colorant formulation is calculated by the computer for the original color sample and for a series of modified samples including different halftone sections superimposed on the original color sample. The quality of the color match for the various formulations is analyzed to determine the formulation having the best possible color match. The modified sample having the best color match may be viewed by the user to predict the color of the final product.

Abstract: A press fitted coupling device for fluid flow systems having fluid flow conduits with luer type connectors thereon such as those systems as are used in medical and surgical applications acts to convert a luer type male connector to a male luer lock fitting by means of an internally threaded annular collar having an annular locking member preferably disc shaped snap fitted therewithin. The inner periphery of the locking member is sized and dimensioned to slip over the male luer type connector on one of the fluid flow conduits and to engage an anchor thereon adjacent the root section of the male luer type connector so as to hold the coupling device in assembled position.

Abstract: The use of oxidized cellulose as a medical lubricant is disclosed wherein oxidized cellulose is employed as a mold release agent or a donning powder in the manufacture of surgical gloves as well as in other applications; medical devices and, particularly, a surgical glove, are provided having finely divided oxidized cellulose powder on the surface in a lubricity imparting coverage.

Abstract: An improvement for use in a mechanical stoker with a coal stove is disclosed. The improvement device is used with a stoker, generally including a hopper, operatively connected to a small stove having a fire box forming an ash pit. The fire box, through its sides sloping downward from the hopper, supports a ramp. The lower portion of the ramp is a perforated fire grate, while the upper portion is a plate that extends through the hopper bottom and into the stove. A fan effecting a forced draft through the grate is operatively connected to a fan motor. The improvement comprises a wiper bar which overlies generally the width of the plate. The wiper bar oscillates about the longitudinal center line of the plate to feed coal or other solid fuels from the hopper onto the grate. The oscillation of the wiper bar is effected by eccentric connection to a gear motor.

Abstract: A fluid flow regulating and control unit for intravascular catheter systems used in medical and surgical procedures with a slidably mounted closure member for the control fluid to the in-dwelling catheter. Force is exerted axially on an annular resilient member causing it to deform and bypass a relatively large flow of fluid through a fluid flow passage about the outer surface of a restrictor member therein; permitting the flow to pass with a predetermined minimum flow of fluid.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon oxidate composition which comprises the reaction product of (a) a hydrocarbon oxidate, as described herein, or the metal salt thereof, with (b) a polyol as described herein, wherein the hydrocarbon oxidate composition comprises a wax oxidate and has a very high viscosity and increased molecular weight and is useful as a lubricant, grease, or protective coating.

Abstract: Method to condition water-swellable hydrocolloids for use in mechanical forming processes such as die molding or injection molding. To avoid long conditioning times at high temperature, the hydrocolloids are conditioned to the predetermined water content at ambient temperature and then rapidly heated, just before processing, in a gaseous stream loaded with water to the equilibrium conditions needed to maintain the predetermined water content of the hydrocolloids at the high process temperature of the mechanical forming.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for sealing edible capsules comprised of telescopically engaged tubular capsule halves that define a junction seam between them. The method comprises adhesively applying against at least a portion of the seam a frangible, edible label adapted to cover the seam at the point of intersection therewith, and to fracture upon slight displacement of the capsule halves with respect to each other. In one embodiment, the present method comprises the preparation of individual labels, the application to such labels of a quantity of adhesive and the subsequent application of the labels to the capsule. In an alternate embodiment, the labels, comprising a film forming material, are directly applied to the capsule by the projection of a hot melt of the film forming material onto the capsule at the location of the seam.

Abstract: A microsurgical needle holder comprising a pair of arms which are pivotally mounted to each other, having needle holding jaws moving in opposition to each other in response to handles, at least one of the handles having an integral first handle extension and an attachable second handle extension adapted to receive weights at varying locations within said handle extensions, thereby providing for adjustment of the length and of the weight distribution of the microsurgical needle holder within the hand of the microsurgeon.