Abstract: A lamp assembly for installation on aircraft evacuation slides having a cover and a base that interlock to form a curvilinear and pliable lamp housing that is engineered from a plastic resin for light dispersement and durability, wherein in the preferred embodiment the base secures the lamp in a twist lock engagement for convenient replacement and where the base and cover together provide improved strain relief for the wire conductor.

Abstract: A device for terminating flow of a liquid (e.g., water) after flow of a predetermined duration. The device is able to reset itself if flow is for a period less that the predetermined duration, as well as when the flow exceeds the predetermined duration. The device generally includes a housing, an inlet and an outlet, bypass ports, a turn off valve, a valve seat, a water wheel, reduction gears and a valve ratchet and spring. In operation, the fluid enters the housing through the inlet and strikes the water wheel which is connected to the valve ratchet through the reduction gears. The rotational movement of the water wheel is translated into linear movement of the valve ratchet. If the water runs for longer than the predetermined duration, the valve ratchet causes the turn off valve to be seated in the valve seat and the flow is terminated. If the water is turned off prior to the predetermined duration, the spring returns the turn off valve to the open position for subsequent water use.

Abstract: A portable sunshade that can be universally mounted for protection from intense sun rays or other weather elements that is especially suited for boats or open vehicles such as truck beds, comprising an opaque flexible canopy to provide shade, an umbrella-like frame of support members that can be opened to a first position and collapsed to a second position, an adjustable central pole for adjusting the central support member in height, a cushion mounted at the base of the support pole, and a plurality of tie-downs and fasteners for affixing the sunshade to a plurality of locations, each of the tie-downs being adjustable in length for proper tensioning on the central support pole. The device can also be used in other outdoor environments such as for hunting, fishing, camping or the beach.

Abstract: A portable kit for retrieving, storing, and transporting compressed breathing air samples obtained from compressed breathing air source tanks having pressures varying from 100 psi to 6,000 psi, the kit including a pair of quick-disconnect adapters that allow the inlet air flow conduit to be coupled to either a conventional scuba yoke to deliver breathing air or to a conventional fire fighting supply tank yoke, the system further including an air flow restrictor, a particulate air filter, and a vent for proper pressure regulation for use with a variety of supply pressures.

Abstract: A hockey stick blade including a flexible, resilient, polyurethane foam pad permanently adhered to the upper corner of the front edge of a hockey stick blade such that the striking surface is unobstructed and the weight and dimensions of the blade are unaltered, wherein the pad has properties which cause it to interlock with the pores of the blade. A recession or cutout may be defined by the upper corner to which the pad is adhered for a more resilient pad and enhanced attachment.

Abstract: A brace of supporting both the abdomen and lower back of the user. The brace includes a preformed abdominal support member and a preformed lumbar support member having an ideal lumbar shape with a dome, the support members each joined by two belts. The belts are positioned though slots on each member and are used to select the biasing force need for each user. The device further includes rounded corners with indented edges and surface vents on each support; member for the user's comfort during sporting events or strenuous activity.

Abstract: A one-way air valve that is mounted removably at one end of a baby bottle housing having two threaded open ends, with the opposite end receiving a conventional nipple, the one-way air valve includes a central diverging passage defined by opposed converging side walls which has a tiny slit elongated along the apex portion of the converging side walls and an annular base sized for attachment to the open end of said baby bottle, the valve being concavely mounted into the bottle to avoid breakage and to prevent leakage of the contents, while preventing colic in the child.

Abstract: An appliance muffler for absorbing sound wave vibrations and impact from foreign objects employed to muffle noise transmissions produced by the appliance and to protect the outer surface of the appliance, wherein the appliance muffler comprises a flexible appliance jacket mounted over the appliance base and a flexible and stretchable appliance container sleeve mounted over the container.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for a vehicle that includes a combination of a steering wheel lock and an ignition cover to prevent access to the ignition and to prevent use of the steering wheel or access to the steering wheel center hub when the device is in place. The purpose of the device is to prevent the theft of an automobile or truck utilizing the device.

Abstract: A method to remove pathogens from dewatered sludge and to reduce vector attraction that includes the steps of raising the pH 12 of the sludge above 12, subjecting the sludge to low ambient (near zero) pressure and/or elevating the shear pressure on the sludge after the sludge has been treated with a bulking agent to increase stiffness. Exposure to a vacuum enhances pathogen destruction and helps remove odiferous gases for vector control.

Abstract: A container hanger for manual attachment to a conventional plastic bottle such as a shampoo bottle at its flat end portion which allows the support device to be fastened by screwing into the base of the container and hung inverted from a towel rack or shower pipe, thereby allowing easy access to the fluid within the container while greatly organizing a bathroom area to keep containers off the counter top surfaces and floors. The support device includes a self-drilling threaded fastener for manual insertion and attachment to the plastic container.

Abstract: An improved water sensor unit wherein a plurality of water-related appliances or equipment can be simultaneously monitored and, in the event of sensing water with respect to any one of the several items being monitored, appropriate action is taken, such as shutting off the power to the unit and simultaneously shutting off the water supply to that particular unit. The sensor unit comprises a plurality of electronic circuits which include thermal circuit breakers acting as a "fault memory." When a fault occurs, the circuit breakers are tripped. Thus, the fault condition will be "remembered" indefinitely until human intervention.

Abstract: The invention is an improved stethoscope head having a conical shell-like head for improved acoustic detection and transmission. In its preferred embodiment, a stethoscope head may be constructed from a sea shell having a relatively broad, generally circular aperture defining a sound chamber opening, said chamber having a naturally polished, sound reflecting, interior surface. The interior surface defines a conical acoustic chamber having a generally helical axis resulting in a deep, yet compact chamber which increases the effective sound power radiated along the axis as acoustic waves propagate thereby functioning as an acoustic transformer and enhancing the fidelity of the received signal while masking unwanted sounds produced by the anatomy.

Abstract: A popcorn machine (10) for measuring a metered amount of popcorn, cooking the popcorn fresh in the machine, and dispensing the freshly cooked popcorn into a manually positioned cup (3a) in the front of the machine. The machine includes a sealed, slidable dispensing mechanism (46) that keeps the popcorn fresh at all times in its uncooked kernel reservoir (22), preventing moisture from escaping. The device also includes at least one optional liquid flavoring dispenser (68) that allows for uniform distribution of liquid flavorings on top of the freshly cooked popcorn.

Abstract: A wheel chair, collapsible or otherwise, that includes provisions for a patient walker telescopically extendable from frame members of the wheel chair for operation in a first position as a conventional wheel chair and a second position where certain frame members extend forward with handholds to allow the patient to utilize the device quickly and easily as a walker. The handholds are adjustable vertically to accommodate users of different heights and the frame members are disposed telescopically in such a way so that the device may be easily converted from the wheel chair mode to the walker mode by the user. A hinged seat allows the device to be collapsed for storage purposes or for the seat to be lifted for additional room for the walker.

Abstract: A no-sepsis urinary catheter, comprising three lumens, each in fluid communication with a drainage tip for receiving urine from the bladder, a retention balloon for retaining the catheter within the bladder, and a microporous bacteriostasis balloon for the diffusion by osmosis of a pharmaceutical agent for the killing and prevention of bacteria growth within and around the bladder to preclude the development of sepsis therein.

Abstract: An automatic ball projection machine comprising a housing section that encloses a receiving section, a chute section, an ejection section, and a power section, while supporting a catching section, wherein a plurality of balls are loaded into the housing section through an inlet aperture, delayed in the receiving section, engaged and propelled by the ejection section, and adjustably directed out the chute section through an outlet aperture at a force sufficient for hitting or catching. Balls are thrown back at the apparatus into the catching section, which entraps and guides the balls into the inlet aperture for recycling.

Abstract: A conveyor system for feeding containers along a path includes a pair of plenums located on opposite sides of the path. Each plenum has an inner wall which has apertures along the center thereof, with flanges extending from each wall to define chambers or guide channels that receive opposite ends of the container. The system further consists of rigid pneumatic conduits for delivering pressurized fluid from a centrifugal blower to the plenums. The pressurized fluid is introduced into the plenums and flows through the apertures to substantially suspend the containers in the chamber. The pneumatic conduits and the centrifugal blower are integrally associated with the dual plenums, thereby structurally enhancing the entire conveyor system.