Abstract: Apparatus is provided for use with a conventional shell reloading machine of the type represented by the well-known "Hornady 366 Auto Reloader" commercial machine, such apparatus comprising a carrier holding a plurality of storage tubes filled with respective columns of replacement primers, the carrier being adapted for mounting on the superstructure of the machine in upstanding position so that each tube can be positioned, in turn, relative to that operating station of the machine that is normally occupied by a single such tube for discharging its replacement primers into receiving shells carried therebelow by a turntable of the machine. Removable hitchpins or the like at the bottoms of the respective storage tubes in the carrier prevent the descent by gravity of the respective columns of replacement primers. The hitchpin is removed from the bottom of each storage tube that is placed into primer-discharging position.

Abstract: A sleeve for clamping and connecting items to be clamped or connected includes a plurality of windings of heat shrinkable material bound into a sleeve which is placed over the item to be clamped or items to be connected. The heat shrinkable material in the sleeve is secured in such a way that upon application of heat to the sleeve, the heat shrinkable windings will shrink and exert inward compressive pressure about the inner surface of the sleeve and thereby about the item to be clamped or the items to be connected. When desired for clamping a tubular item, the clamp can be incorporated as part of the tubualr item by incorporating the windings of heat shrinkable material into the end of the tubular item. The method of clamping of the invention includes the steps of positioning a tubular item over the item to which it is to be clamped and then placing a pluraltiy of windings of a heat shrinkable material about the tubular item where it surrounds the item to which it is to be clamped.

Abstract: A foot prosthesis and multi-step process for making same, has an upper main member and a sole member as dual segments of the prosthesis and arrangements for removably securing the prosthesis to a stump socket. The upper member has a U-shaped shank strut and flat ankle transition zone and an anterior toe section. The sole member has a plantar toe section and heel section. The invention is specially design to accommodate construction from fiberglass composite materials although the design will accommodate construction from other composite materials or even other materials that are not of the composite type.The process for making the foot prosthesis comprises the steps of forming the two segments. Then the formed segments are bonded together using a compatible resilient elastomer material, such as a high elongation, polyurethane elastomer, a silicone adhesive, or fiber reinforced versions of such elastomers.

Abstract: A steam scrubber system passes an exhaust gas to be cleaned into a steam scrubber chamber having substantially saturated steam therein. The substantially saturated steam particles have strong negative charges which attract positively charged particles to be extracted from the exhaust gas causing such particle to agglomerate and fall from the exhaust gas-steam mixture. Where it is desired to add a treatment chemical to the steam, a liquid containing the treatment chemical is atomized in the chamber. In a preferred embodiment, some of the inflow of steam is directed toward an impingement plate against which a jet of a liquid carrying a treatment chemical is directed for atomization and mixing with the steam. The treatment chemical is one, such as lime, slaked or unslaked, which would be ineffective if mixed directly with the steam. The resulting mixture may be passed into a cooling and demisting chamber before release to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A hydraulic hinge that includes an elongated tubular member in which a first ring member with an axial opening and a downward projection is fixed and a second ring member having an opening aligned with the opening of the first ring member and a notched portion having a cam face to abut against the projection of the first ring is provided. A hollow shaft with a closed bottom and a first fluid filled piston chamber within the same is inserted through the openings of the first and second ring members, whereat the second ring member is sealed in a sleeve around the hollow shaft. The hollow shaft has an opening formed adjacent to its bottom closed. A seal member is sealed around the hollow shaft wherein the inner surface of the elongated tubular member, the second ring member, the seal member and the outer wall surface of the hollow shaft cooperatively confine a second fluid filled chamber which is in communication with the first hydraulic chamber through the opening.

Abstract: The sensitivity of refractive gradient detectors for detecting refractive index gradients in samples flowing through samples chambers is increased by detecting the gradients formed in the direction perpendicular to the direction of flow of the sample through the sample chamber and by detecting such gradients simultaneously intermediate the central axis and sides of the sample chamber on opposite sides of the central axis. A preferred detector uses two spaced, parallel probe light beams passing through the sample chamber between the central axis and sides of the chamber on opposite sides of the axis, with each beam preferably centered about half way between the axis and the respective side. A sensor detects relative movement of the probe beams caused by a refractive index gradient in the sample but preferably compensates for parallel movement of the parallel light beams caused by positional instability or mechanical movement of the light source.

Abstract: According to the invention, it has been found that plant cytokinins are effective in treating inflammation in mammals, such as humans. The plant cytokinins are effective to treat the inflammation, to accelerate healing of lesions, and to provide substantially immediate relief of pain, itching, and other immunological responses resulting from inflammation. The plant cytokinin is administered to the mammal in a suitable pharmaceutical preparation.Particular plant cytokinins which have been tested include trans-zeatin (trans-6-(4-hydroxy-3-methyl(but-2-enyl)-aminopurine)), 6-benzyl-adenine (6-benzylaminopurine), and kinetin (6-furfurylaminopurine).A composition for topical use in accordance with the method comprises an effective amount of the plant cytokinin in a carrier suitable for topical application to the human skin, for example, hydrophilic ointment, isopropyl alcohol, or a powder formulation.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring relative movement between two points which represents relative movement between two items or between two parts of the same item includes a radiation source such as a light source which generates three orthogonal light beams appearing to originate at a common point, said common point constituting one of the two points, and the light source being secured to one of the items or parts of an item. A radiation sensor capable of detecting in three two-dimensional sensing planes the position of each of the three orthogonal radiation beams, such as three light sensing arrays arranged in three orthogonal planes, each of the three orthogonal sensing planes intersecting at an origin point which constitutes the other of the two points is secured to the other item or part of an item.

Abstract: An electric rotating machine, which can be operated as either a motor or generator, utilizes material exhibiting a Hall effect to replace the normal slip rings or mechanical commutation devices. Preferably, a slab of Hall effect material is curved to extend circumferentially around the rotor between the rotor and stator, and the rotor is adapted to create a magnetic field. When used as a motor, a source of electrical power is connected to the Hall effect material to cause a primary current to flow therein. The combination of the rotor magnetic field and the primary current flowing in the Hall effect material produces a Hall effect current which creates a torque on the rotor causing it to rotate. When used as a generator, the rotor is rotated and induces a primary current to flow in the Hall effect material. The combination of the rotor magnetic field and the induced primary current produces a Hall effect voltage and current that can be connected to power an electrical load.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing oil, bitumen, precious metals, and hydrocarbon gases from mined oil-bearing rock material, such as tar sands and soil shale. The rock is ground, preconditioned in a heated and pressurized atmosphere devoid of oxygen, and subsequently centrifuged in the presence of an oil-replacement gas to produce oil, and also any precious metal particles that are present in the oil-bearing rock material. The produced oil and precious metals are subsequently separated from each other by centrifuging.

Abstract: The waste incinerating system of Nichols U.S. Pat. No. 3,905,312 issued Sep. 16, 1975 is improved to prevent decreases in combustion temperature to an extent such that there is a danger of flame-out and consequent choking of the furnace chamber with wastes fed into such furnace chamber for incineration. A substantially immediately responsive, radiation sensing control, normally in the form of a standard radiation pyrometer focused on a radiation-responsive target in the furnace chamber, is incorporated in the system to augment fuel supply substantially immediately when required.

Abstract: A treatment for inflammatory disorders, such as herpes simplex, eczema, shingles, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc. The treatment includes the topical application of an ointment base containing a small quantity ot triacontanol. The triacontanol-ointment preparation is applied directly to the infected skin area as often as is needed.

Abstract: A fixative solution for fixing biological smears, such as blood smears, to a slide for subsequent staining of the smear, which can be used in automated slide staining equipment, includes a fixative liquid, a stabilizing agent to reduce water spotting problems during fixing and/or to stabilize cellular components of the smear, and a solubilizing agent for maintaining the stabilizing agent in solution in the solubilizing agent after evaporation of the fixative liquid to thereby prevent formation of the solid residue normally formed by the stabilizing agent upon evaporation of the fixative liquid. The invention also includes the method fo preventing formation of a solid residue upon evaporation of the fixative liquid from a fixative liquid-stabilizing agent solution by the addition of a solubilizing agent thereto. The mixture of the stabilizing agent and solubilizing agent can be made as a concentrated additive to be added to a fixative liquid prior to use.

Abstract: A hyperthermia apparatus having a three-dimensional target positioning capability is disclosed. The apparatus includes a signal modifier, having electromagnetic power splitting, phase adjusting, and power gain capabilities, connected to a plurality of power connector assemblies having individual antenna power and power phase adjusting capability. The power connector assemblies connect power at preselected phases to a plurality of antenna groups forming an applicator. Each antenna group includes three antennae preferrably of the dipole type stacked end to end on a tube of dielectric material. The phase of the power applied to the three antennae of the antenna groups is selected to provide a target heating spot positionable or adjustable in size in a body portion in a direction along the long axis of the body portion and within the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis.

Abstract: An axial piston type motor for a hydrostatic transmission, wherein the motor is arranged to generate an output torque at the drive flange uses a Rzeppa joint (32) to couple the drive flange (10) with the cylinder barrel (16). The center of the Rzeppa joint (32) is located in the tilting point (60) between the axes of the drive flange (10) and of the cylinder barrel (16). The number of balls (42) of the Rzeppa joint (32) is equal to the number of pistons (24). The outer joint member of the Rzeppa joint (32) is formed by the drive flange (10). The balls (42) and grooves (40) of the Rzeppa joint (32) are angularly offset with respect to the ball-and-socket joints (28,30) of the pistons (24) by half the angular spacing of the ball-and-socket joints and extend up to the space between the ball-and-socket joints.