Abstract: An apparatus for vaporizing a liquid for use in facial treatment is provided which includes a base unit for containing and vaporizing the liquid, the base unit having an opening therein to allow the liquid when vaporized to exit therethrough, and further including a hood overlying the opening for channeling the vaporized liquid exiting from the base unit. The hood includes a shield which is collapsible between open and closed positions for channeling the vaporized liquids. The shield preferably is formed from a single sheet of material divided into a plurality of panels separated by hinge lines. Lock means are provided for preventing the shield from collapsing between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: Road safety installation with emission of sound messages for every type of signalling panel fixed along a road, including a fixed emitter device emitting a coded infrared radiation signal corresponding to the type of signalling panel to which it is associated for every signalling panel along a road and on every vehicle circulating along the road, a receiver device receiving the coded infrared radiation signal (i) delivered by the fixed emitter device on every vehicle and converting the signal into a clear sound message emitted for the attention of the driver of the vehicle; the emitter device feeds an infrared radiation emitter via an encoder, so that the fixed emitter device delivers, in the direction of the vehicles arriving on the road, the coded infrared signal, and a second sensor controlling a normally open switch which is closed in order to start the emitter device in operation, when the sound sensor perceives the noise emitted by the vehicle, and the receiver device comprises an infrared radiation sen

Abstract: A device is provided for administering medicaments in solid finely divided form to patients. The device comprising a housing, a tray mounted in the housing and movable between first and second positions relative to the housing, a support disc provided on the tray and adapted to receive a carrier provided with at least one medicament container. A plunger is operable to penetrate a container registered therewith to open the container, movement of the tray from its first to its second position being such as to cause the support to bring a container into registration with the plunger. Air enters through an air inlet and there is an outlet through which a patient can inhale air having medicament therein.

Abstract: A device for a front lit illuminated panel for the directional illuminated of a display surface having at least one luminous source emitting a light flux which penetrates into a plate of transparent material and exits after encountering striations whose depth increases as a viewer observing the display moves away from the light source lighting the field of the plate. The individual striations are distributed along lines parallel to the lighted field of the plate, while being spaced from one another on each line. The length of the increased striations along their respective lines increase and the space along the same line, between individual striations, decrease as a viewer observing the display moves away from the light source.

Abstract: A method of electric arc treatment of materials by constantly restored solid and hollow electrodes in plasma-forming mixtures including hydrocarbons and carbon oxides, whereby carbon is deposited on an initial electrode (2) to form said constantly restored true-carbon electrode (1). Treatment is performed at a temperature of contact of the initial and true electrodes (2,1) not exceeding the temperature of carbon sublimation.

Abstract: A machine for receiving and stacking blanks of cardboard or like material, of variable shape and format, cut out successively from a continuous web by a cutting-out apparatus located upstream of the machine, supplied in "scales" on an endless conveyor belt, overlapping one another, comprises a device for deviating the blanks through at least 90.degree.. This device comprises a drum of horizontal and transverse axis around which pass mobile endless belts extending up to a stacking stop, and passing around a motorized drive roller and guide rollers. At least one of the guide rollers is borne by a chassis mounted to pivot about the drum, so that the pivoting chassis may occupy two positions, namely a first horizontal position and a second vertical position.

Abstract: A chain with curvilinear path for supporting flexible conduits of the type in which the links are constituted by two sides each having a male connection at one end and a female connection at the other, which can be connected male to female to the adjacent link by way of an appropriate dowel thus permitting reciprocal articulation, said sides being connected to one another by means of a root and a detachable upper link stud which form the support surface for the flexible conduits carried by the chain, characterized by the fact that the said links are curvilinear, thus permitting articulated movement of each link in order to follow the traditional curve during the back and forth movement but also to take on a skewed attitude during the course of the curve in order to be able to follow the rotational movements of the rotating equipment which must be supplied by the flexible conduits. Thus this chain can also be applied to machine tools and robots which carry out reciprocal rotary movements.

Abstract: A flushing system for a sanitary disposal device, such as a urinal or a water closet, including a flush valve, a flush valve actuator and external controls to control the activation of the flush valve to predetermine the time when the flush valve is rendered operative to be activated, and a sensor responsive circuit responsive to the receipt of infrared rays transmitted or reflected from a particular area or volume relative to the sanitary disposal device for activating the sensor responsive circuit to cause the flush valve to be rendered operative to flush the sanitary disposal device, and a control to provide for adjustment in the field of the particular area or volume which is to render the sensor responsive circuit activated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mandible manipulation device that, in a preferred embodiment, consists of a frame having a pair of elongated, lengthwise members that are adjustably connected to a transverse member. In the preferred embodiment, an impression tray, that is provided to hold a mouthpiece against the teeth of the mandible, is connected to one of the lengthwise members. A mandible support, to support the underside of the mandible, is connected to the other of the lengthwise members. The lengthwise members are adapted for adjustable movement to a fixed position in which the mandible is held between the mouthpiece and the mandible support. The mandible can thereafter, be manipulated by manipulation of the lengthwise members.

Abstract: A poured concrete modular element is disclosed for supporting a roof or the like whereby a plurality of the modular elements may be interconnected in a novel manner and connected with the covering to form a monolithic element. The modular element comprises a rectangular shaped member having side faces of substantially equal length whereby the corners of the side faces are each provided with circular concave inwardly recesses. Extending outwardly from the recesses are circular members. Approximately centrally located in each side face are two vertically spaced holes and centrally disposed openings are provided in each recess. The modular elements may be interconnected at their corners by inverting one element with respect to the element and placing a fastening element through the then aligned openings. Concrete may be poured in the cylindrical opening formed by the corners of two adjacent modules to connect together the modules.

Abstract: Ultrasound apparatus intended for the curettage or exeresis of biological tissues by irrigation of a liquid subject to cavitation and by suction of the disaggregated tissues, the apparatus comprising a hand-piece containing a transducer which is mechanically coupled to a vibrating instrument or sonotrode. Said apparatus is characterized in that the handpiece (1) is traversed in the longitudinal direction by a section conduit (15,24) connected on the one hand to a suction connector (3) provided at the backend of the end piece (1), and one the other hand to the internal part of the suction sonotrode (17).

Abstract: A flush valve operating arrangement in which a pair of tubes extends between a flush valve actuator assembly and a remotely controlled operated unit, and a third tube is under supply line pressure and connected between the flush valve and the remotely controlled operated unit, the remotely controlled operated unit being connectable with the supply line pressure from the third tube with the pair of tubes; the pair of tubes and a fixture being connected with the flush valve with a water level control for controlling the water level in the fixture effective to prevent actuation of the flush valve actuator assembly by the remotely located operated unit to thereby prevent overflow of the fixture and flooding of a surrounding area; and a remote control for control of the actuation of the flush valve to render the same selectively operable separate from the water level control.

Abstract: The present application describes a rail clip assembly, particularly but not exclusively for securing a crane rail to a flanged girder. The rail clip assembly comprises a body member (1) which has a base portion (2) for connection a rail support surface (3) and a lip portion (4) which can, in use, overlie an edge of a rail (5). The body member has a first surface (6) which, in use, extends parallel to the rail and abuts a lateral face of the rail, a second surface (8) facing away from the first surface and an elongate slot (9) for receiving a connector for connecting the body member to the rail support surface. The slot (9) extends in a direction which is generally inclined with respect to the first surface (6). The assembly further comprises a pivoting member (13) which pivots about a point which is located on the body member, the pivoting member including an aperture (14) for registration with the slot (9) and for receiving the connector.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for boring a chamfered hole and a tool for the same hole to effect boring a through hole on a glass plate and to simultaneously effect chamfering on respective aperture on the both sides of the plate, and have the function to enable speedy and accurate boring work without bringing forth defective product with chipping-off, joggles on the glass plate.

Abstract: A multiple link drive belt for use in a Reeves-type drive has each link molded as an integral nylon plastic unit. Sloping edges of each link frictionally engage sloping flanges on driving and driven shafts to transmit power. Side surfaces extending between the sloping edges have recesses therein. Hinged members in each of these recesses engage hinged members of adjacent links. The hinges are held together by a pin extending through a bore in each hinge. Each link rotates about the axis of the pin so as to enable the belt to curve around the driving and driven shafts. The hinged members of adjacent links are longitudinally spaced from one another to provide a first gap along the axis of the pin. The diameter of the bores is greater than the diameter of the pin to provide a second gap in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the pin.

Abstract: A bundle of supple bags for carrying articles comprises superposed bags joined in series by a separable connection of each of their two principal walls with the adjacent principal wall of an adjacent bag, in the vicinity of the opening. The separable connection is constituted by a glued or welded localized zone below the center of the edge of the opening. Each bag comprises, above this glued or welded localized zone, at least one support tongue which is joined in separable manner to at least the rear principal wall of the bag considering the direction of removal, this tongue being joined to the edge of said principal wall defining the opening of the bag and presenting at least one hole for the passage of a rod.

Abstract: A portable overhead projector has a top surface which slopes downwardly from the rear wall to the front wall and includes stops on the top surface adjacent to the front wall for preventing a transparency from sliding off the top surface during use and to preset the distance of the leading edge of the transparency from the bottom edge of the protecting wall.

Abstract: A cover jacket for a book or equivalent, having a jacket member with a front member to form a front piece for the book cover and a rear member to form a back piece for the book cover, the front and rear members being joined to each other and a pocket on the jacket member joined thereto. The cover jacket is manufactured by providing a first sheet of material to form a cover for the book, then placing a second sheet of material onto the front piece area of the first sheet overlying thereof, and then sealing the second sheet of material to the first sheet of material to form a pocket between the first and second sheets.

Abstract: The present invention provides a brassiere strap having an elastic band attached to an elongate laminate band. The laminate band consists of a foam laminae between fabric inner and outer laminaes. The laminate band and the elastic band combination provides sufficient rigidity to prevent substantial bowing of the brassiere strap in response to longitudinal stresses of the strap and also provides sufficient flexiblity to permit the strap to conform to the configuration of the shoulder of a wearer. The combination of the laminate band and the elastic band form the shoulder portion of the brassiere strap to prevent irritation and indentation marks of the shoulder of a wearer.

Abstract: In a manual device for driving screws or similar fasteners, it is proposed that a known power activating mechanism which operates in accordance with the ram setting principle and which exerts an axial force upon a second ram which is disposed behind a first ram be provided, with the second ram, which meshes positively with and is guided in a guide barrel associated thereto, simultaneously performing axial and rotational motions, and that a screw be held on the front portion the second ram in such a manner as to permit it to be driven into an appropriate, mating material.