Abstract: Means and method to reconstruct the terminal end of the fluid line adjacent the pump of an oil furnace to provide a coupling that may be opened to receive the delivery end of a pressure fluid gun to substantially eliminate oil seepage and the necessity of twice closing and reopening the normally open valve adjacent the reservoir.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring the location of a fetus in a birth canal during labor. The conductors of a fetal monitor probe, such as a fetal heartbeat monitor electrode, are marked with calibration means corresponding to predetermined distances from a babyward end of the probe. The babyward end of the probe is attached to the baby. During labor, the position and progress of the fetus in the birth canal may be inferred by observing the calibration means relative to the outer end of the birth canal.

Abstract: This invention relates to chair sunshades, especially to chair sunshades where the sunshade is intended to be collapsible and detachable from its frame, and is made of a disposable, replaceable, and imprintable type of material.

Abstract: A stringed instrument system comprising a body having a headward edge, a tailward edge, a upper edge, a lower edge, a front and a back. A first fingerboard extends beyond the headward edge of the body and a second fingerboard is located entirely on the body. The first fingerboard includes a fretted surface. A track runs beneath each fingerboard edge. The capo has an axis of rotation eccentrically located within the capo. A slider attached to the capo reacts against the track surface and pulls the capo hard against the fretted surface when the capo has been cammed against the fingerboard. The fingerboards may be removably secured to the body so that they are interchangeable.

Abstract: A structure and method of making a compartmented display dispenser comprising two molded halves directly joinable to form the case and having formed guideways to receive a moldable pusher in each compartment for dispensing merchandise stored and displayed in the compartments.

Abstract: In a printed web strip cutting machine, the cutting cylinder is divided diagonally by a formed septum into two isolated chambers. The cylinder is mounted on hollow shafts connected to an exhaust system. Each hollow shaft communicates with only one of the two chambers to draw a current of air into the chamber between the spaced cutting knives. The web support beneath the cylinder has vents to provide air jets to lift the severed strip into the air current between the knives.

Abstract: A composite material for use as a molding plate in a method of shaping molding compounds in the repair and restoration of damaged surfaces. In the preferred embodiment, a layer of expanded metal is bonded to a plurality of perforated plastic strips.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in the hand washing of cars. Several tubes semi-surround a vehicle path. Each tube has nozzles directed at the path. Each tube may be supplied with a different washing fluid. The tubes are mounted in a housing. A radio remote control actuates each fluid separately.

Abstract: A shoulder pad assembly for fashionably shaping the shoulders beneath a wearer's clothing. A shoulder pad assembly is worn independently of the wearer's clothing beneath a blouse, shirt, dress or sweater. The invention includes a pair of fashionably shaped shoulder pads, completely enclosed in fabric pockets. The pockets are connected by a panel across the wearer's back behind the wearer's neck. Under-arm straps hold the assembly in place upon the wearer's shoulders independently of other garments.

Abstract: A method for determining the element concentration in electron beam melting is used for the continous measurement during the melting process especially for melting alloys. According to the invention, the X-radiation generated during melting is utilized by concurrently measuring the intensity of the characteristic radiation of the element to be determined and the intensity of another portion of the X-ray spectrum from the same location of the melt. The quotient of both measurands then is a function of the concentration of the element to be determined.

Abstract: A table hockey game has a playing surface, goals, and a plurality of toy hockey players. Two of the toy hockey players on each side are movable to and from positions behind their opponent's goal. The hockey players move along guides comprising vertically spaced parallel slots. Rotational and translational motion is imparted to toy players by actuator shafts, some of which are articulated by a universal joint. The actuator shafts are located at a plurality of levels beneath the playing surface.

Abstract: A rigid, specially molded and elliptical or egg-shaped ring is used to facilitate the donning of surgical stockings. An egg-shaped or elliptical ring of a slightly larger diameter than that of the calf size, can be simply inserted, tapered end first, and positioned laterally in the stocking in order to enlarge the ankle area, thereby allowing the foot to be easily inserted. The ring is used to laterally position the stocking, and the toe of the stocking is pulled through the ring. The stocking may then be drawn upon the leg by holding the sides of the ring, and pulling the stocking up while simultaneously extending the leg in a downward position. Subsequently, the ends of the stocking are pulled over the ring which is automatically released from the stocking and easily removed. Physical strain usually experienced after surgery or in other medical conditions is reduced.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing air-cushion dispatch packages, the apparatus comprising an unwinding mechanism for paper webs and air-cushion foil webs. The apparatus introduces air-cushion foil webs between the paper webs and seals each paper web to a foil web over a large area. Transverse and longitudinal sealers seal the edges of the packages. After each sealing operation, the webs are subsequently cooled. Pulling rollers press the paper webs in the edge regions of the packages and advance the webs. Cutters cut the dispatch packages to the desired format. Web controllers correct deviation of the paper webs. A cycle controller is included.

Abstract: A lock for a sliding panel such as a sliding glass door includes a chain which bends in only one direction. The chain, when latched, forms an incompressible column between the openward edge of the panel and the door frame. Unlatching allows the chain to bend in its allowed direction and fall vertically along side the door frame, thus allowing the panel to open.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for repair of a tubular fluid-containing vessel such as a pipe or hose. A repair patch includes a sheet of heat-shrinkable material and take-up means for tightly securing the sheet to itself around the pipe or hose. The method includes placing the sheet of heat-shrinkable material around the tubular vessel, taking up the two ends of the sheet relative to each other until the sheet is wrapped snugly around the pipe or tube, and applying heat to the heat-shrinkable sheet to shrink the sheet tightly around the pipe or hose and seal the leak.

Abstract: An improved plastic tamper-evident cap is molded on an internal mold member. The cap is adapted for use with a container having a threaded neck portion at a radially inwardly extending shoulder disposed below the threaded neck portion and facing axially away therefrom. The cap has a top wall, a depending skirt with an internal threading for engagement with the threaded neck portion of the container and a tamper-evident ring connected to the lower end of the skirt by frangible means. The tamper-evident ring has radially inwardly extending locking means adapted to slide over the shoulder. The improvement comprises a trapazoidal frangible member having a narrow top and a wide base. The top adjoins the skirt of the cap at sharp corners. The frangible member has curved adjoining portions between the frangible member at its base and the tamper-evident ring.

Abstract: A method of playing a fretted string instrument having a body, a neck, a single elongated fingerboard on the neck and conventional strings in tension over the body between a head and bridge thereof; the fingerboard extending rearwardly of the neck over the body and including at least about twenty-five frets, a substantial number of which frets overlie the body, means for retaining the instrument against the body of the instrumentalist and angularly disposed relative to the vertical, the fingerboard being outwardly convexed, the forward edges of the body adjacent the fingerboard diverging rearwardly, the fingerboard thereby being accessible to the fingers of both hands approaching the fingerboard from opposite sides throughout the length of the fingerboard, neck and body, the method comprising the instrumentalist retaining the instrument against the instrumentalist's body and angularly disposed relative to the vertical with the single fingerboard facing outwardly, approaching the strings with the fingers of on

Abstract: A mobile blower or fan is used to cool and dry poultry houses. The fan includes a propeller which is driven by a gasoline/fuel engine and the engine is mounted on a wooden base and covered by an encompassing cage. By means of feet attached on the underside of the cage floor, it is possible to move the fan or blower around to places where it is needed.