Abstract: Liner for dispensing container, especially a self-pressurized container of the non-aerosol type. The liner is preferably plastic but not elastomeric, and is radially expandable and longitudinally essentially inextensible. The liner has an open end, a closed end, a sidewall extending from the open end to the closed end and a tip at the closed end. The liner has 12 to 20 side by side longitudinally extending pleats which form alternating peaks and valleys, with an acute apex angle not greater than 70.degree. at each peak. The pleats extend through the mid-section and the lower portion of the liner. The lower portion is tapered. The liner is about 0.1 to 0.3 inches thick at the tip. The average sidewall thickness is about 0.010 to about 0.02 inch over substantially the entire length of the sidewall. The liner as formed is pleated and has memory so that it returns to the pleated state when unstressed.

Abstract: This invention is a novel exercise device, for use in either aerobic, anaerobic (i.e. muscle strengthening), proprioception activities, or aquatic exercises, which is capable of exercising opposing muscle groups in sequence using one apparatus. The device comprises a tensioning device which is used to resist elongation, thereby exercising one set of muscles, and a compressible device which is used to resist compression, thereby exercising the opposing set of muscles. Additionally, this device is constructed with an optional set of supplemental safety loops or handles which can be used in operation which will minimize the potential of the apparatus to slip off a users' limb when in the elongated position, thereby recoiling with potential injury to the participant.

Abstract: The invention describes a clause counter map inference engine which is an interpreter method based upon the Boolean form, in which Boolean inference is directly assisted by a programmable data structure. The system provides a translation of a series of Boolean logic functions into a compact map representation, which may then be used for Boolean inference by means of an interpreter algorithm or inference engine adapted to update function values based upon any changed input value. The invention provides a rule-based model for logical control systems having an imbeddable, event-chaining inference engine which is independent of the rule-based model. The time to complete a scan cycle of the system depends directly upon the number of inferences in an up-date interval between input and output variable changes, and the lengths of inference chains of events in the logic.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling a headrest, as well as a headrest drive mechanism, wherein the headrest is to be controlled so as to cause the same to automatically return to the use position if it disposed and stopped between an intermediate position and use position.

Abstract: An apparatus for locking an operative position of each furniture such as a chair or the like on a furniture raising/lowering floor equipment wherein the furniture is mounted on a raising/lowering unit vertically displaceably arranged in the furniture accommodating chamber and the operative position of the furniture is reached when the raising/lowering unit is fully raised up and the furniture is then tilted is disclosed. The apparatus includes as essential components a triangular link plate turnably supported on a rotational shaft transversely projecting from the raising/-lowering unit, a support shaft for the furniture turnably arranged on the rotational shaft, an opposing pair of substantially inverted U-shaped turnable engagement pieces, and a pair of joint links bridged between the link plate and the engagement pieces. The raising/lowering unit is provided with engagement projections on the opposite sides at the upper end thereof and a stopper pin at the intermediate position at the lower end thereof.

Abstract: An arrangement and method for securing a headrest stay in a seat, wherein a seat back frame with a staty holder is placed in a mold, the stay holder having an aperture formed therein, a core die having a thin portion is inserted in the stay holder, and then a base foamable material is injected in the mold, for carrying out a foaming. The the base material liquid is flowed through the aperture into the stay holder, and as a result of the foaming, there is formed a cushiony part in the stay holder, which acts as a detent for preventing a headrest stay, when inserted in the stay holder, against horizontal and vertical movement or wobbling in the holder.

Abstract: The synthesis of poly(isobutylene-b-methyl vinyl ether) (PIB-b-PMeVE) by living carbocationic polymerization (LC.sym.Pzn) employing the sequential monomer addition (SMA) technique is described. The process starts by producing the living PIB.sym. block employing the 2-chloro-2,4,4-trimethylpentane (TMPC11/TiCl.sub.4 initiating system in the presence of the common ion salt tetra-n-butylammonium chloride (n-Bu.sub.4 NCl) in CH.sub.3 Cl/n-C.sub.6 H.sub.14 or CH.sub.2 Cl.sub.2 /n-C.sub.6 H.sub.14 mixed solvents at -80.degree. C. and continues by the addition of methyl vinyl ether (MeVE). The second living block forms only in the presence of excess TiCl.sub.4 suggesting that the species that starts the second block and subsequently sustains its growth is a MeVE.multidot.TiCl.sub.4 complex. The stoichiometry of this complex (1:1 or 1:2) is uncertain. The TiCl.sub.4 remains attached to the MeVE units after their incorporation into the diblock, however, it can be readily removed by water.

Abstract: A device for a human to produce animal calls comprises: a main body with first and second ends and an intermediate portion therebetween and a longitudinal air passage therethrough from the first to the second end; a reed with a restrained end and an unrestrained end, positioned atop a portion of the air passage so that the user's breath being expelled through the air passage causes the unrestrained end to vibrate; a plate for retaining the restrained end of the reed against the main body along the intermediate portion thereof; and a generally elliptical solid piece of resilient foamed polymeric material for gripping the device between the teeth and/or lips of the human user. The device may further comprise an "O" ring frictionally engaged around the reed and the main body and compressing the reed against the main body along the respective intermediate portions of the reed and the main body.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for preparing said process for reducing the power consumption of microprocessor-based devices by reducing the frequency of the oscillator governing the logical operation of the microprocessor during periods of use in which system performance is not critical. In one embodiment of apparatus the microprocessor is controlled by a monitor circuit operable with the microprocessor and operated by the variable frequency oscillator. In another embodiment a hardware monitor circuit is utilized and which tracks microprocessor instructions to determine periods of use when performance is not critical. The shift in oscillator speed is mediated by a flip-flop latch circuit connected between one or more clock oscillators and the oscillator input of the controlled microprocessor.

Abstract: This invention provides tamper-safety labeling that can easily be applied to a container and closure means to disclose the opening of the container. This labeling is a single piece one that has a generally parallel perforated tear strip and tab formed from the face stock and that allows the tear strip and usually perforated member to be formed and laminated to a release liner having a release thereon at least commensurate with adhesive positioned in the laminate on each side of the tear strip in the face stock. Also, the tear strip may run at any angle from the horizontal plane of the container to permit the tear strip to be removed to present different arrangements of the labeling on the container and may become a product or origin identification for the container.

Abstract: An optical device comprising a lens and an adjustable lens holder which is adapted to be positioned on an existing slit lamp biomicroscope such that the lens may be selectively positioned in the path of the illuminating light beam from the slit lamp light source. In one embodiment of the invention, the adjustable holder is designed to be rotatably positioned in association with the slit lamp light illumination apparatus and in relation to the projecting or objective lens of the slit lamp illumination system. The lens holder is designed to pass a narrowed zone on support structures associated with the light illumination apparatus and to frictionally engage a portion of the support structure while allowing rotation of the lens into and out of the path of the illuminating light beam.

Abstract: A lumbar support device for an automotive seat, in which a support arm, on which a lumbar support plate is rockably supported, is retained in a base bracket against movement by way of a biasing member and limiting element, under an unloaded condition. Therefore, the lumbar support plate does not give a pressure to the lumbar part of an occupant on the seat.

Abstract: A device for conveniently securing a plurality of arrows to one another for ease of transport or, alternatively, for securing additional arrows to an existing quiver. The device comprises a wafer member made of a semi-rigid but resilient material, having notches formed in the corners for engaging the shaft portion of an archer's arrow. Such devices being preferably used with one or more like devices.

Abstract: A video protection system that allows selective control of video viewing, providing for the selection of video cassette programs according to ratings or other information provided on the video cassette. The protection system includes means by which viewing may be discriminated against according to ratings or other information applied to the exterior of the video cassette tape as by a label. An sensor, such as an optical sensor placed within a VCR to read the label having rating or other pertinent information is provided. A key lock mechanism or the like is utilized for selecting the viewing level. Associated circuitry is provided which may form part of a VCR or be provided as a separate unit to enable use with existing VCRs. The processing circuitry enables discrimination against viewing if the rating on video tape or the like does not match or fall below a preselected level set in the circuitry by the user.

Abstract: Improved engagement is achieved between a sprocket having a plurality of flat-topped teeth and an endless conveyor belt. The belt is formed from a plurality of generally flat load-bearing tabular rectangular modules disposed in transverse rows along the belt with the longer sides of each module positioned transverse to the direction of motion of the endless belt, the modules being hingedly connected to and extending between spaced rods, which pass through co-axial, equally-spaced eye portions projecting from the longer sides of the modules, the endless belt having a first load-bearing surface and an opposing sprocket-engaging surface.

Abstract: A backplate for securing low voltage electrical sockets includes a flat plate with tabs formed, and adapted for repositioning, by first, second or third bend lines, and the tabs are adapted for bending to form a support bracket having a rectangular central opening surrounded by sidewalls with the contiguous tabs essentially orthogonal to the plane of the plate. The support bracket is provided with fastener holes positioned to remain in the plane of the plate after bending the tab. The tabs are provided with variously configured bend lines whereby the tabs can be repositioned behind a wall panel with a clasping action for securing the support bracket to the wall panel.