Abstract: A pulmonary sample collection apparatus and method are provided for the sanitary collection of pulmonary sputum samples otherwise referred to as sputum induction, without allowing escape of infectious pathogenic microbes into the ambient air. The present invention is conveniently and safely usable in outpatient settings, such as doctors' offices and laboratories. The apparatus entirely encloses the patient in a chamber. The chamber is equipped with an air exchange blower which produces within the closed chamber controlled negative air pressure. The chamber is equipped with a replacable exhaust filter unit with which to trap airborne pathogens and other potentially harmful particles. The negative internal air pressure acts to facilitate sealing the chamber to prevent escape of substantially all airborne infectious particles from the chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for esthetic programmatic coordination of musical and spoken sounds in response to the movement and presence of one or more persons on a stairway or in a pedestrian walkway.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing nail polish and remover from the bottles of same without spilling the contents over rugs, clothes or furniture. The apparatus is comprised of a housing residing atop a base, the housing having two opposed side walls. The remaining sides are open to allow access to the bottles which are held within pivotably mounted receptacles on the interior of the side walls. Side compartments are provided for temporary storage of the nail cleaning and polishing implements, while a permanent storage drawer may be provided in the base of the device. In addition, the bottles may be stored on the floor of the housing while not in use by means of spring clips located in the floor.

Abstract: A means for providing illumination for a bicycle, tricycle, moped, motorcycle or other velocipede, said illumination means being removable from said vehicle when not in use. The light fixture thus provided is detachably mounted to the handlebars of existing bicycles and serves to illuminate both the rider and the path traveled.

Abstract: An illuminated handlebar fabricated in two sections, the handlebar housing a replaceable fluorescent bulb supported therein by resilient mounting adapters and preferably powered by a DC power pack removably mounted to the bicycle frame. The handlebar has a plurality of apertures located as desired from which a shower of light emanates whereby the roadway as well as the rider are illuminated.

Abstract: A litter collecting bag is retained by a clamping device in an open-end of a tubular housing. Pawl means attached to a spring loaded handle slidingly mounted atop the housing engages a sliding toothed rod connected through the housing to the clamping device permitting the litter collecting bag to be drawn into an ejected from the housing. When the collecting bag is pressed by the housing onto a quantity of litter, the litter is driven into the collecting bag. The litter bag self-seals as it is fully retracted into the tubular housing and may be discharged later to dispose of the litter conveniently.

Abstract: A device for administering to a patient by inhaling through a nostril a measured quantity of powdered substance comprised of a concave spoon having a first end of a hollow tube attached thereto, the tube interior communicating to the spoon concavity, a flange having an aperture there through, the second end of the hollow tube attached to the flange and the hollow interior of the tube opening through the flange aperture.

Abstract: An improved high resolution chromatograph device operable at column pressures ranging between one and fifty atmospheres absolute measured at the column exit, means for closely regulating the column carrier gas velocity including intermittent stop flow operation, and sample collection chamber means to facilitate contamination free handling and concentration of collected pure sample during spectral or other analysis of eluted samples. Velocity and stop flow control without loss of chromatographic resolution permits matching operation time of chromatograph to that of spectral or other analysis devices.

Abstract: A device for monitoring the physical and thermodynamic states and concentration of components of a fluid mixture within an operating refrigeration system to detect precursor conditions of system malfunction. Monitoring and detecting refrigeration system fluids is accomplished by continuously sampling the fluids at critical positions within the system during operation. The sampling is accomplished by means of a plurality of sensors positioned within and adapted to detect changes in the heat constants of the fluids. Electronic circuit means utilizing voltage signals derived from the sensors discriminates between normal operating conditions and malfunction precursor conditions. The electronic circuit output is applied to control operation of the system to prevent system damage and to actuate the system status visual display.

Abstract: A high strength concrete pile coupling device utilizing two identical members, having machined precision surfaces, the machined surfaces juxtaposed to assure precision axial alignment of the coupled piles, the joint members mounted to the concrete piles with metal structures to transmit into and widely disburse compression torsion and bending forces deep within the concrete pile to avoid excessively high stress zones within the co-joined concrete piles.

Abstract: A seal apparatus for making demountable gas tight seals between juxtaposed dissimilar material parts in high temperature, high pressure and chemically reactive environments. The seal is comprised of two or more concentric elastomer washer seals mounted in a first juxtaposed part within a recessed channel of measured depth. The washer seals have a thickness greater than the measured depth of the channel, thereby providing contact with the second juxtaposed part interfaced with the first or channeled part. The inner concentric elastomer washer, being made of chemically relatively inert material, and the outer concentric elastomer washer being made of high resilient, therefore relatively chemically reactive material. The outer concentric washer seal is the true load bearing seal; the inner seal is a means for shielding the load bearing seal from chemical deterioration.

Abstract: A friction grip aesthetic pendant for retaining a scarf about the wearer's neck, the scarf ends being held by the pendant in flaired separated positions. The friction grip feature avoids puncture, excessive stress or abrasion of delicate scarf fabrics.

Abstract: An improved gas chromatograph for "on line" use with absorption spectrum analyzers, particularly, infrared spectrometers. The new chromatograph has been adapted for compatibility with a variety of absorption spectrum analysis instruments from the standpoint of cycling time, dimensions, thermal characteristics and convenience in handling extremely small and highly reactive chemical sample materials.

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