Abstract: The present invention is a cable installation and placement implement (10) adapted for use by installers in placing elongated cables in restricted volumes such as ceiling spaces in office buildings. The implement (10) is of modular construction and is formed using a basket segment (12), one or more extendor segments (14) to accomplish the desired longitudinal length, and a grasping segment (16) for attaching the cable (18). Each of the segments (11) is adapted to releasably mate at a junction (28) with another of the segments (11) via a coupling between a female portion (30) and a male portion (32) on adjacent segments. Each extendor segment (14) includes a female portion (30) on one end of a tubular intermediate portion (34) and a male portion (32) on the opposite end. The basket segment (12) is provided with basket straps (44) to create an expanded diameter section for support and to facilitate rolling.

Abstract: A golf bag (10) is specifically adapted for use with powered or pull type carts and includes a rigid base plate (14), a rigid collar (18) including a peripheral frame (27) and a plurality of apertures (33, 34, 35 and 36) formed therethrough, a fabric tube (13) extending between the base plate (14) and the collar (18), and an internal support structure (22) to provide axial and radial support to the bag portion (12). The support structure (22) is in the form of a pair of elongated rigid rear stays (24) a pair of elongated rigid front stays (25) affixed within sockets (26) formed in the base plate (14) and the collar (18). The bag (10) further includes a carrying strap assembly (42) and a handle (44) to permit the user to easily carry the bag when not using a cart. The bag (10) is characterized by light weight, rigid shape, carrying comfort and low cost of manufacture and is of use to golfers of all types.

Abstract: The invention relates to a unique set of compositions of matter characterized by including defined active agents covalently bonded to carbonium ion base groups, as well as the method of creating the compositions. The covalently bonded compositions include base groups in the nature of ketene acetals and vinyl ethers and the thio equivalents thereof. The available active agents include alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids, thiols, amines, amides, urethanes, phosphate esters, sulfonic acids and oximes. The compositions may either be in capped form or leashed to a polymeric backbone. The compositions are ordinarily formed by self actuating reactions when the appropriate base groups and active agents are juxtaposed under proper environmental conditions. The primary uses of the compositions are in controlled release applications such as drugs, topical insecticides and the like or in any application where predictable hydrolytic release of the active agent is desirable.

Abstract: A natural sleeping pill for preventing and alleviating insomnia, designed specifically for people who enjoy absolutely no benefit from other conventional drugs and those who abstain from their use because of their highly addictive nature and side-effects and the same comprises Vitamin C in dosage, including but not limited to, 10,000 MG; L-Tryptrophane in dosage, including but not limited to, 6,000 MG; Calcium in dosage, including but not limited to, 1,000 MG; and Inositol in dosage, including but not limited, to 1,000 MG. The foregoing dosages may be increased or decreased to suit the particular needs of the different facets of the insomniac population. Moreover, the different dosages of these four (4) natural and organic substances will be pulverized and may be recommended for use as is or enclosed in a bio-degradable capsule for oral ingestion by those seeking genuine relief from insomnia.

Abstract: An object transport apparatus (10) is provided for the purpose of transporting an object (19), usually a semiconductor wafer, to various points within a planar circular zone (Z). The transport apparatus (10) includes a motive power subassembly (12) for generating rotational motion and delivering it to an arm subassembly (14) rotating about an elbow axis (20) and, through an eccentric drive subassembly (110) to a hand subassembly (16) adapted to support to wafer (19). The hand subassembly (16) rotates about a wrist axis (21) which is parallel to but displaced from the elbow axis (20) in an independent fashion from the rotation of the arm subassembly (14). The eccentric drive subassembly (110) incorporates complimentary pairs of cam drivers (111, 112) connected by cam linkages (120, 122) to deliver rotational motion from the elbow axis (20) to the wrist axis (21).

Abstract: A golf bag (10) is specifically adapted for use with powered or pull type carts and includes a rigid base plate (14), a rigid collar (18) including a peripheral frame (27) and a plurality of apertures (33, 34, 35 and 36) formed therethrough, a fabric tube (13) extending between the base plate (14) and the collar (18), and an internal support structure (22) to provide axial and radial support to the bag portion (12). The support structure (22) is in the form of a pair of elongated rigid rear stays (24) a pair of elongated rigid front stays (25) affixed within sockets (26) formed in the base plate (14) and the collar (18). The bag (10) further includes a carrying strap assembly (42) and a handle (44) to permit the user to easily carry the bag when not using a cart. The bag (10) is characterized by light weight, rigid shape, carrying comfort and low cost of manufacture and is of use to golfers of all types.

Abstract: An optical scanning pattern generator device (10) is provided to include a laser beam generator (14) for generating a beam (16) which is caused to trace a scan pattern (76) within a scan zone (24) by a scattering system (20). The unique scattering system (20) includes a rotating mirror (44) for directing the beam (16) radially outward in a circle within a rotation plane (42). A rotating prism ring (50), rotating at a different rate than the rotating mirror (44) refracts the beam from the rotation plane (42), the amount of refraction being dependent on the particular prism element (52) within the ring (50) which is intersected by the beam (16). The refracted beam then is reflected toward the scan zone (24) by one of a series of fixed mirrors (58) which are circumferentially arranged about the prism ring (50). The beam (16) may be reflected off of a scan object (26) and collected in collection apparatus (28).

Abstract: The present invention is a multipurpose infant shade adapted for attachment to a variety of infant furniture items. The shade includes a flexible, semi-rigid support arch member, symetrical left and right panel members, a top panel member and attachment elements for securing the shade to the furniture item. The various panel members are opaque to prevent bright light and other common radiation from reaching the infant. The shade is lightweight, portable and flexible so that it may be readily adapted to and exchanged among a variety of furniture items such as infant car seats, car beds, swings and strollers. For aesthetic purposes the panel materials may be selected to have attractive colors and patterns and the shade may be provided with a decorative ruffle.

Abstract: A golf bag with integral stand (10) that allows the bag portion (12) to rest in a semi-upright position. The bag portion (12) is supported by two support members (38 and 40). The positioning of the support members (38 and 40) is controlled by a series of three webbings (56, 64, and 70) in conjunction with the bag strap (34) and elasticized shock cords (51 and 52). Forces applied to the bag strap (34) are transmitted to the support members (38 and 40) via the webbings (56, 64, and 70). When pressure on the bag strap (34) is released, the shock cords (51 and 52) urge the support legs (38 and 40) away from the bag portion (12) toward their stand position. The support member (38 and 40) are removably attached to the bag portion (12) by means of a support member housing (42). The support member housing (42) is attached to the reinforcing spine (18). The golf bag device (10) will be of great utility to all golfers who desire to carry their own clubs. The bag (10) will be marketed wherever golf equipment is sold.

Abstract: A locking microcentrifuge tube (10) is provided which is capable of being sealed in either of two manners, one being a friction-fit seal which is easily opened and the other being a "locked" seal for higher stress applications. The tube body (12) is adapted to mate with the cap (14) at an aperture (24) such that the plug portion (36) of the cap (14) and the aperture (24) form the friction-fit seal at the early stages of insertion. A collar (26) is provided about the aperture (24) on the tube body (12). The collar (26) is formed to include one or more circumferential projections (28, 30). The cap (14) is formed to include depressions (32, 34) adapted to mate with the projections (28, 30) upon full insertion of the plug portion (36) to create the "locked" seal. The cap (14) is secured to the tube body (12) by a hinge (38) and a tab (40). The primary usage of the locking microcentrifuge tube (10) is in biomedical laboratory analysis.

Abstract: A line following system (10) adapted for scanning a two dimensional line segment image (12) with a scanner device (16) such that cartesian analog array (22) is created in digital memory as a quantifiable representation of the image (12). The cartesian array (22) is processed by a method of counting consecutive positive bits (32) along a series of selected vectors (36) and vector pairs (38) and storing the data in a count register memory (41) for each working bit (40) selected. The method utilizes a series of working bits (40) until the entire cartesian array (22) has been mapped. The data is then forwarded to a selected output device, such as a digital plotter, a monitor screen or a CAD system. The primary use of the invention is a component of an overall system utilized in CAD for electronic, artistic and architectural applications.

Abstract: The present invention in its preferred embodiment, is a collapsable and automatically assemblable shock corded tripod stand (10) constructed of a tetrahedral spider element (18) which acts as the interface between three support legs (12,14 and 16) and vertical member (20). The legs (12, 14, and 16) and the vertical member (20) are formed from multiple first tubes (22) and second tubes (24). The force which holds the device in place and provides the impetus for the automatic assembly is tension provided by a first shock cord (48) and a second shock cord (50). The first shock cord (48) passes from the outermost tube (24) of the first leg (12), through the spider (18), and extends to the outermost tube (24) of the second leg (14). The secon shock cord (50) passes from the outermost tube (24) of the third leg (16), through the spider (18), and extends to the uppermost tube (64) of the vertical member (20).

Abstract: The present invention in its preferred embodiment, is a collapsable and automatically assemblable shock corded tripod stand (10) constructed of a tetrahedral spider element (18) which acts as the interface between three support legs (12,14 and 16) and a vertical member (20). The legs (12, 14, and 16) and the vertical member (20) are formed from multiple first tubes (22) and second tubes (24). The force which holds the device in place and provides the impetus for the automatic assembly is tension provided by a first shock cord (48) and a second shock cord (50). The first shock cord (48) passes from the outermost tube (24) of the first leg (12), through the spider (18), and extends to the outermost tube (24) of the second leg (14). The second shock cord (50) passes from the outermost tube (24) of the third leg (16), through the spider (18), and extends to the uppermost tube (64 ) of the vertical member (20).

Abstract: A filter pump head assembly (10) is adapted for use with pneumatic pumping control systems. The assembly includes a rigid case subassembly (12) enclosing a chemically inert liner subassembly (14) which encloses a filter subassembly (16). The liner subassembly (14) includes a pneumatically deformable pumping membrane (72), the deformation of which varies the volume surrounding a filter cartridge (112). Various valves (33, 34 and 35) and ports are operated by selective pneumatic pressure on a top membrane (68). The control block (80) includes a bubble capture channel (94) which allows the bleeding of undesirable gas bubbles during use. The invention pump of the various disclosed embodiments is particularly adapted to pump and filter ultrapure, reactive fluids varying viscosities at a low pumping pressure. The primary current commercial usage of the invention is in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Abstract: The present invention in its preferred embodiment is a golf bag device (10) including an interior divider (34) which forms full length club storage compartments (26, 28, 30, and 32) in the bag portion (12). The bag has a longitudinal axis which is offset from the horizontal, thus improving club access. The interior divider (34) is formed from a single sheet of lightweight plastic. The divider (34) further provides longitudinal spatial integrity to the bag (10). The bag portion (12) is further provided with storage pouches (41 and 43) strategically situated so as to avoid contact with the ground. The bag (10) has a rounded triangular cross section to create greater stability when the bag (10) is laid down. The shape of the collar member (22) and the internal compartments (26, 28, 30 and 32) maximizes convenience to the golfer during club storage and retrieval.

Abstract: The invention is a head positioning assembly (10) for use with a conventional disk drive (12). The assembly (10) is adapted to position the ready/write head (22) on a rotating diskette (21) and includes a locating disk (30) provided with a cardioid cam groove (32). A cam follower (46) rides within the cam groove (32) and thereby causes a carriage (40) to move radially between a pair of guide rods (42 and 44) to position the read/write head (22). The locating disk (30) is caused to rotate by selectively activating a solenoid (98) which causes an idler assembly (72) to contact the locating disk (32) with a moving idler belt (90). The idler belt (90) is indirectly powered by the same brushless DC motor (16) which powers the disk drive (12). A sensing subassembly (50) senses a zero position aperture (34) and a plurality of tract position apertures (36) and acts in conjunction with external circuitry (600) and the solenoid (98) to control the rotation of the locating disk (30).

Abstract: A golf bag with integral stand (10) that allows the bag portion (12) to rest in a semi-upright position. The bag portion (12) is supported while at rest by two support members (28 and 29). The positioning of these members (28 and 29) is controlled by a pair of transverse members (30 and 36), to which force is applied by means of a sling, or bag strap (32). The range of motion of the support members (28 and 29) is limited by restraining posts (40, 42, 44, and 46) in the preferred embodiment or by stops (148, 150, and 152) in an alternate embodiment. Limiting the range of motion of the support members (28 and 29) ensures that they will be in the appropriate position both while the bag 10 is being carried and while it is at rest.The open end (20) of the bag portion (12) is supported by a rigid collar (22) containing cross members (24) to provide for separation of the clubs. Further, the preferred bag portion (12) has a cross section with the shape of a rounded triangle.

Abstract: The invention is an intensified field focus moving coil phonocartridge assembly (10) including a rear magnet (32) and a front magnet (34) mounted in an axially juxtaposed manner within a support sleeve (38) so as to define therewith a magnetic field chamber (36). A signal coil subassembly (26) is suspended within the field chamber (36) and affixed to a cantilever (24) having a stylus (22) on its opposite end such that vibrations of the stylus (22) are physically translated to the signal coil subassembly (26). Electrical signals generated by the currents induced in the windings (29 and 30) of the signal coil subassembly (26) by induction caused by vibration within the field chamber (36) are carried to signal output pins (18) for electronic processing. The primary usage for the phonocartridge assembly (10) is in high quality stereo phonographic equipment for playing phonograph records.

Abstract: A single excitation phase pulse brushless DC motor (10) including a rotor portion (12) mounted upon a shaft subassembly (14) and rotating therewith with respect to a stator portion (16). The rotor portion (12) includes a first zone of steady state magnetization in the form of a main field magnet (24) divided into radially polarized sectors (26). The stator portion (16) includes the main stator stack (34) upon which the stator windings (38) are placed and a second zone of steady state magnetization in the form of a permanent disk magnet (46). The disk magnet (46) is divided into radially polarized sectors (48) similarly to those of the field magnet (24). A hall effect senior (40) is also provided to act as a commutator triggering element. The motor (10) is characterized in that the opposition of the first and second steady state zones of magnetization provides a steady state torque curve which urges the rotor (12) to rotate with respect to the stator (16 ) when it is in certain rotational positions.

Abstract: The present invention in its preferred embodiment is a automotive vehicle dent protection device (10) including a pair of shock absorbing elements (12 and 14) joined by connectors (22 and 24). The shock absorbing elements (12 and 14) include of a series of laterally adjacent pockets (18). The pockets (18) are open to the top, allowing easy removal or replacement of the inserts of shock absorbing material (20). This provides both convenient storage and virtually endless revitalization of the shock absorbing capacity of the dent protection device (10). The height at which the shock absorbing elements (12 and 14) hang on the vehicle is easily adjusted by changing the effective length of the connectors (22 and 24). This allows the device (10) to be adaptable to most types of automotive vehicles. The simple construction and operation of the dent protection device (10) provides efficient, complete, yet inexpensive protection for the exterior of a parked vehicle.