Abstract: Improved apparatus for producing continuous form stationery by folding a strip of paper along lines of weakening formed therein. The apparatus includes a frame, a distributing mechanism mounted on the frame for alternately distributing successive lines of weakening in the paper in substantially opposite directions, dispensing rollers carried on the frame for dispensing the continuous strip of paper into the distributing mechanism, folding mechanisms carried by the frame for urging the paper into a folded condition, a gear train for transmitting motive power to the dispensing rollers, the distributing mechanism, and the folding mechanisms, and a power unit to drive the gear train. The gear train includes at least one drive shaft transmitting motive power only to the portion of the gear train actuating the distributing and folding mechanisms.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for forming a knot in a necktie. The method comprises utilizing a tool which is shaped and dimensioned to facilitate the wrapping of a free end of the necktie about the other free end to form a knot in the tie. The tool can include inscriptions formed thereon indicating the direction of movement of one free end about the other during formation of a knot in the tie.

Abstract: Improved polishing apparatus. The apparatus includes a polishing head which holds a semiconductor wafer against a polishing surface. The apparatus permits the accurate application in small increments of pressure to the semiconductor wafer and provides a polishing head which "floats" and quickly reacts to and compensates for minor variations in the contour of the polishing surface contacting the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: A portable computer terminal device. The terminal device includes data input means which is psychologically acceptable to physicians, lawyers and other professionals and includes a carrying case of unusually lightweight and compact construction. Data stored in the terminal device can be printed on multiple sheet business forms. The data can also be displayed by projecting a CRT light beam on a collapsible, high resolution screen carried in the terminal device.

Abstract: An improved navigation system for a vehicle. The system includes a microprocessor and memory therefor and permits the pilot of an aircraft or other vehicle to display on a screen a navigation chart showing the position of the vehicle with respect to fixed environmental checkpoints. A compact laser disk comprises the memory. Environmental checkpoints and other navigation data displayed on the screen are stored on the compact disk. The system includes a procedure for inexpensively and quickly updating system memory. The system supersedes navigation chart manuals now utilized by pilots.

Abstract: Electrolytic chlorine gas generating apparatus including a sousing, a volume of water inside the housing, a hollow salt cell disposed in the water in the housing, a volume of salt particles and of water in the salt cell, and anode mounted in the housing contacting salt solution in the salt cell, a cathode mounted in the housing, means for causing current to flow between the anode and cathode to generate chlorine gas at the anode, and a line attached to the housing to carry away chlorine gas produced by the anode. The apparatus, when the water level in the salt cell becomes low and the top of the salt solidifies into a "dome", prevents chlorine gas from accumulating beneath the solidified salt dome and exploding.

Abstract: An improved nozzle unit for periodically dispensing a fluid. The nozzle unit includes a fluid dispensing component mounted for confined displacement in a housing having first and second stop surfaces. The fluid dispensing component, when subjected to a displacement force produced by fluid flowing into the housing under pressure, moves from a primary stored position against the first stop surface to impact the second stop surface in a deployed position in which fluid flows through the dispensing component. At least one of the dispensing component and the housing is shaped and dimensioned to cause fluid flowing through the housing under pressure to produce fluid flow forces counteracting the displacement force which moves the dispensing component from the stored position to the deployed position. The fluid flow forces counteracting the impact force minimize material fatigue caused by the impact force and extend the operational life of the nozzle unit.

Abstract: A vehicle lubrication system. The system includes a building structure with a motor vehicle servicing bay having a ground floor. An elongate trench formed in the ground floor includes a lower floor. The trench is sized to permit a vehicle to be positioned on the ground floor with the wheels of the vehicle straddling the trench. The depth of the trench from the ground floor to the lower floor is in the range of fourteen to twenty-eight inches. A creeper and oil splash pan are movably positioned in the trench. Apparatus is provided for removing oil through the dipstick tube of the vehicle.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for restraining an individual seated in a vehicle. The apparatus maintains the handcuffed hands of the individual in position behind the individual's back while he is seated in the vehicle and also prevents the individual from working his hands and the handcuffs underneath his buttocks and legs to the front of the individual's body.

Abstract: An active choke circuit. The circuit can be used in place of a conventional discrete coil to permit a precise marriage of logic functions to analog functions in a telephone powered by the current in a telephone line.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for producing subconscious integumental reflex action to keep children away from a guard rail while sleeping on a bunk bed.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing upstanding plant stalks from the ground and for mulching the stalks. The apparatus includes simplified disk mechanisms which can be adapted both to cut and mulch plant stalks.

Abstract: An improved compact portable storage unit. The unit includes an articulated work stand which can be disassembled and stored in the doors of the unit. The doors of the unit are slidably removable and are used to form work stations and shelving on the articulated support stand.

Abstract: An improved orthopedic chair. The chair utilizes the force of gravity and weight of an individual balanced about a fulcrum to control the rate of descent of an individual from a standing to a seated position.

Abstract: An alarm-security system for maintaining surveillance of an individual. When unauthorized departure of an individual from a defined secure area is detected, the alarm-security system generates departure signals which are transmitted to a control center where alarm signals are initiated. In one embodiment of the system an alarm-secure band is carried on the person and cannot be removed from the person without generating alarm signals.

Abstract: An universal type, mar-inhibiting removable ablative bow guard system for protecting the bow of a boat from corrosion and from abrasion damage by the ground.

Abstract: A method and buffer apparatus for preventing corrosion in a dynamic load bearing assembly. A resilient buffer material is compressively adjustably positioned between a pair of dynamic adjacent load bearing components in a machine such that the amount of electrical resistance between the load bearing components can be varied without having to disassemble the machine. The buffer material is maintained in position between the load bearing components by compressing the buffer material an amount equal to 5 to 30% of its length to outwardly expand surfaces of the buffer material against the load bearing members.

Abstract: Coupling apparatus for forming a fluid tight connection with a hose. The coupling apparatus circumferentially sealingly engages a first section in the end portion of a hose when the hose end is pushed into contact with the apparatus. When the hose end is, after being initially pushed into sealing engagement with the coupling apparatus, pulled in a direction away from the apparatus, the apparatus circumferentially sealingly engages a second section of the end portion of the hose.

Abstract: Electrolytic chlorine gas generating apparatus including a housing, a volume of water inside the housing, a hollow salt cell disposed in the water in the housing, a volume of sat particles and of water in the salt cell, an anode mounted in the housing contacting salt solution in the salt cell, a cathode mounted in the housing, means for causing current to flow between the anode and cathode to generate chlorine gas at the anode, and a line attached to the housing to carry away chlorine gas produced by the anode. The apparatus, when the water level in the salt cell becomes low and the top of the salt solidifies into a "dome", prevents chlorine gas from accumulating beneath the solidified salt dome and exploding.

Abstract: Apparatus for incrementally altering the position of an object. The apparatus incrementally rotatably advances a turret by sequentially displacing a plurality of plungers. Each plunger when displaced moves along a linear axis to slidably contact and move along a sloped surface on the turret to generate a lateral force which incrementally rotates the turret a desired distance.