Abstract: A massaging and heating pad combination for application to the body in which both massaging vibration intensity and temperature may be controlled, primarily intended for use in the relief of the pain and discomfort of cramps and muscle tension and other suffering attendant to the menstrual cycle.

Abstract: A coin slide mechanism adapter plate attachable to the coin slide mechanism of a vending machine such as may be used for automatic washing and drying machines or the like installed in apartment or other multiple dwelling complexes, forms a mechanical interface for mating the coin slide mechanism to the vending machine and includes a vending machine attachment bracket for supporting a start switch housing that contains a start switch and its activating member to initiate operation of the mechanism controlled by insertion of the correct coins in and operation of the coin slide mechanism.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for threading a lamp cord through links in a lamp-supporting chain, for example, swag lamps. Selected links may be chosen to receive the lamp cord, that is, every fourth link, for example.

Abstract: A linear motor apparatus capable of delivery of single or multiple impacts to the body so as to provide massage or other treatment. Frequency, duration and force of impact are operator controlled variables. Resonances may be set up in body tissue material so as to result in standing waves in said body material.

Abstract: An improved audio chandelier that has, in addition to its conventional illuminating purpose, an audio system such as a stereophonic radio or a security system incorporated into its structure, the former to furnish, for example, music, while the latter has as its purpose to warn of unwanted intrusions and disasters, for example, such as fires, by means of stimulus-responsive warning signals. Ventilation is provided for cooling the various systems components. Control, sensing and energizing means may be provided within a common housing. The modular construction of the device makes assembly and disassembly convenient without the use of special or any other kinds of tools. Ventilation by natural convection maintains electronic and electrical systems within acceptable operating temperatures.

Abstract: A vehicle cover foldably storable in a storage case attached to the vehicle and unfoldably deployable to cover the vehicle so that the outside surface of the cover does not come in contact with the inside surface that may be in direct contact with the vehicle.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for threading a lamp cord through links in a lamp-supporting chain, for example, swag lamps. Selected links may be chosen to receive the lamp cord, that is, every fourth link, for example.

Abstract: A baseball pitching target comprising a rectangular peripheral tubular frame supported by support members staked to the ground and having a mesh backstop itself having an insert that represents such target indicia as the catcher's chest protector, shoulder pads and knee protector pads and mitt. Pitched balls are collected in a compartmentalized ball receiving bag except for those pitched balls that miss the strike zone. Those missing the strike zone will be projected back toward the pitcher by the action of the spring-mesh structure of the backstop.

Abstract: Structure and method for prevention of unauthorized access to effluent monitoring stations or the like.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in the assembly of a lighting fixture. A retaining spring clip bracket serves as releasable locking support and positioning constraint for elongated arcuate lamp shade panels peripherally encased in a plastic molding, and usually of transparent or translucent material. Brackets may be removed so as to remove the panels for transport, cleaning or for other purposes. Panles are suspended from a panel supporting structure. The structural spring means of the spring clip bracket releasably grasps the plastic molding covered edges so as to hold parts together by the frictional forces resulting from the spring tension in the retaining spring clip bracket in contact with the plastic covered edges of the panels.

Abstract: An automatically controlled electric circuit interrupting device for controlling electric power supplied to the heating elements of kiln furnaces responsive to parallel input stimuli.

Abstract: A device operable from a primary supply of water under pressure, such as a domestic water supply, to be used with irrigation and sprinkler systems, that modulates the flow of water supplied to different outlets, herein called supply heads, periodically from a minimum to a maximum flow rate and also provides a means by which liquid fertilizer and insecticides and the like can be dispensed and applied evenly and safely over a surface without human contact. As contemplated by the invention, supply pressure from a primary water supply is transformed into rotational motion which in turn, operates a rotary valve creating a water effluent therefrom that varies in its flow rate in accordance with the cyclical periodic operation of said rotary valve. This water effluent is delivered to the supply heads of the irrigation or sprinkler system. The rotary valve may be disabled so as to permit nearly straight-through passage of the supply water.

Abstract: Double brush mascara applicator tongs having a carrying case with a mascara reservoir incorporated therein. The double brush applicator tongs are of one-piece construction and made of resilient material such that the brush members may receive eyelashes therebetween. The natural resilience of the material keeps the brush-holding arms of the tongs apart while not in use. A user need only press the arms together in order to catch the eyelashes between the brushes so as to apply mascara or other make-up material to be applied. Mascara brush-on and eyelash curling may be effected through the novel advantages of the inventive device.

Abstract: Adjustable apparatus for firmly holding a workpiece to be treated in a fluid environment wherein the fluid may be agitated, the workpiece and its holding apparatus shaken or otherwise jostled and the whole apparatus and workpiece easily removed from one fluid environment to be placed in another for continued exposure of the workpiece to further treatment.

Abstract: An adjustably extensible torque-multiplier breaker-bar for applying variable torques to a tool headpiece. The device employs a telescoping inner member received within a sleeve member thus comprising a breaker-bar which permits the user to exploit the advantages of the principles of physics involved. An outer sleeve member carries a slideably adjustable inner member such that both members provide cooperatively for stepped length adjustment so as to shorten or lengthen the overall longitudinal dimension of the telescoping breaker-bar. Such extension and retraction allows a user to modify the mechanical advantage of the tool in accordance with mechanical theories of physics.

Abstract: A chandelier that has, in addition to its conventional illuminating purpose, an audio system such as a stereophonic radio or a security system incorporated into its structure, the former to furnish, for example, music, while the latter has as its purpose to warn of unwanted intrusions and disasters, for example, such a fires, by means of stimulus-responsive warning signals. Control, sensing and energizing means may be provided within a common housing. The modular construction of the device makes assembly and disassembly convenient without the use of special or any other kinds of tools.

Abstract: In a manufacturing operation, a stretched diaphragm is used to support a quantity of small parts which are individually secured to the diaphragm in predetermined spaced relation. An individual part is elevated relative to the remainder of the array, for purpose of inspection or test, by displacing and even further stretching the associated portion of the diaphragm; then it is permitted to return to its original place in the array. When the parts are to be incorporated into manufactured assemblies each selected part is again elevated by displacing and stretching the associated portion of the diaphragm. The method is applied to the manufacture of microminiature electric circuits in which a flat wafer is first formed, and the wafer is then cut into a number of chips which must be individually tested and then they are incorporated into circuit assemblies.

Abstract: In securing a semiconductor chip to a substrate of ceramic material or the like, a de-focused laser beam having a wave length to which the substrate is substantially opaque is directed over a relatively large area of the reverse side of the substrate. Heat generated at the reverse side of the substrate then flows through the substrate to heat bonding material that is placed between the engaging surfaces of the chip and substrate. In this manner direct heating of the chip is avoided or minimized, and damage to both chip and substrate is also minimized.

Abstract: A mechanism for locking a dental model in a desired position of adjustment includes a sphere, an elongated member extending through an opening in the sphere, and means for gripping the sphere in a selected rotational position while at the same time gripping the elongated member in a selected longitudinal position.

Abstract: The shade assembly for use in a lighting fixture is characterized by a knockdown construction so that it may be easily disassembled for purpose of storage or transport. The shade assembly is in the general form of a regular polyhedron and includes a set of at least three flat trapezoidal windows arranged in a closed figure with their short sides on top and their long sides on the bottom. A base member is centrally disposed in the region above the windows. There are also a set of at least three ribs, each rib extending along the juncture of two of the windows and having its upper end removably secured to the base member. Each window is removably secured to the two adjacent ribs.