Abstract: A highly effective antiperspirant composition being essentially water-insoluble with the exception of the active astringent antiperspirant particles formed as a stick includes from about 5% to about 80% of a volatile isoparaffin liquid carrier, from about 5% to about 60% of one or more water-insoluble waxes and from about 8% to about 60% of an active aluminum or zirconium astringent antiperspirant salt in the form of finely divided particles.

Abstract: A programmable sprinkler system ideally suited for use in an enclosure such as a nursery and/or arboretum includes a first overhead rail and a water pipe connected to a pressurized source of water. The water pipe is provided with a plurality of water valves placed at discreet intervals along its length and extend outwardly therefrom and is positioned alongside and close to the first overhead rail and parallel thereto. A source of electrical power is positioned close to and generally parallel with the first rail on the other side thereof and extends essentially its entire length. A plurality of second overhead rails have one end of each positioned near the valves and the first rail and extends outwardly therefrom, preferably at right angles thereto, defining a path along which the water is to be dispensed. A carrier mechanism rests on the first rail. Nested upon the carrier mechanism is a detachable car that includes a second coupling device to bring electrical power to it.

Abstract: An exchangeable multiple function end effector tool suitable for use on the distal end of a robotic end effector includes, in combination; a mechanism for removably affixing the multiple function end effector tool onto a pair of extending fingers provided on a robotic end effector. The multiple function tool is provided with a first gripping device for acquiring a first element or component and releasably retaining it and further incorporates a second gripping device which is capable of acquiring a second element or component and releasably retaining it in the tool. Provision is made for engaging and disengaging the elements either separately or in unison. Movement, assembly or disassembly of the elements remains a function of the end effector and its control mechanisms.

Abstract: To enable a user to conveniently determine the amount of AC electrical power supplied by a cable assembly being consumed by appliances at any time, and to thereby enable control of power consumption, a meter indicating power consumption is installed at a convenient remote location and is wired to a sensing unit which is applied externally to the supply cable assembly. No penetration of or other physical connection with cable conductors is necessitated. An induction type sensor or Hall effect sensor may be utilized. The device is applicable to residential, commercial and industrial user/applications and may be built in or portable.

Abstract: A line protector device for providing an electrical conducting path between a line and ground upon an overvoltage appearing on the line includes an overvoltage device having a pair of longitudinally spaced conductive terminals forming an arc gap therebetween. One of the terminals includes a longitudinally extending portion and an insulation circumscribing the extending portion which is inserted into a longitudinally circumscribing shorting clip and is provided with a centrally disposed slit in one end which receives the extending portion of the overvoltage device. The clip and overvoltage device are received within a conductive cartridge which then may be inserted into a conventional terminal block.

Abstract: An effective aesthetic water-proof sunscreen composition which includes ultraviolet light protection to the skin includes water in an amount from 15% up to about 95% by weight, from about 1% to about 30% by weight of an active sunscreen agent, from about 0.1% to about 6.0% by weight of ethylcellulose, from about 0.01% to about 12% of weight by a surface active agent, and from about 0.03% to about 5.0% by weight of an alkaline dispersion promoting agent.The composition may optionally contain up to about 25% by weight of water-soluble organic liquids; up to about 20% by weight of water-insoluble emollients; up to about 20% by weight of suspended particulate matter; up to 8% by weight of plasticizers; up to 5% by weight of a thickening agent; and up to about 3% by weight of fragrance oil.

Abstract: A racket for tennis or like games utilizing one or more weight straps, preferably flexible, that are detachably fastened to the frame head by strings in tension for easy weight and balance adjustment by users in accordance with subtle difference in personal preference and to provide a safe weighting device which is unlikely to detach and cause accidental injury during use of the racket. The weight straps consist of a plurality of unit sections that are separated by spaced notches. The spaced notches permit a portion of the weight strap to be severed from the rest of the weight strap so as to allow variable weighting of the racket. The unit sections of the weight straps have holes located therethrough that are aligned with the string holes in a racket. Thus, the weight straps are held in place on the racket through the strings which pass over the weight straps.

Abstract: An effective, aesthetic water-proof aerosol sunscreen composition which provides ultraviolet light protection to the skin includes monohydric alcohols in an amount from 20% up to about 90% by weight, from about 1% to about 20% by weight of an active suncreen agent, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% by weight of ethyl cellulose and from about 10% to about 75% of liquified propellant.Composition may optionally contain up to about 35% by weight of volatile liquid carriers; up to about 20% by weight of water-insoluble emollients and up to about 3% of fragrance oil.

Abstract: An effective, aesthetic water-proof sunscreen composition which provides ultraviolet light protection to the skin includes monohydric alcohols in an amount from 20% up to about 90% by weight, from about 1% to about 30% by weight of an active sunscreen agent, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% by weight of ethylcellulose and from about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of an acrylic acid cross-linked polymer, and from about 0.1% to about 8.0% by weight of an alkaline neutralizing agent.The composition may optionally contain up to about 15% by weight of hydroxyl donors; up to about 20% by weight of water-insoluble emollients; up to about 15% by weight of suspended particulate matter; and up to about 3% by weight of fragrance oil.

Abstract: In production of magnetic recording media by anode oxidation of an Al predominant substrate, deposition of ferromagnetic substance in substrate pores and final grinding, use of a substrate having a surface K-value of 0.5 or larger enables easy production of media with surface roughness well suited for ideal high density magnetic recording. The K-value is the ratio of X-ray reflection intensity of the crystal plane S(1,1,1) and the toal X-ray reflection intensity of all crystal planes.

Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining and inspecting a dockside container crane which includes at least one aerial work platform unit rigidly attached to one end of an ISO container. A spreader attached to the crane is used to grasp the ISO container for permitting the crane to lift the apparatus to an operating position, where an inspector or repairman manipulates controls on a work platform to operate a turret and telescopic boom, connected between the work platform and the turret, to position the work platform for inspecting or servicing some portion of the crane.

Abstract: A completely enclosed filter housing capable of storing a plurality of filters therein and a combination cover and an extractor for the stored filters includes a housing and a form fitted cover to seal the housing. An extractor mechanism utilizing cooperating arms is affixed within the cover opening and extends above and below the cover into the housing where semi-adhesive resilient members disposed on one pair of distal ends comes in contact with the stored filters which are urged upwardly by a second resilient member. By applying pressure to the upwardly extending arms the filter is engaged by the semi-adhesive resilient member, and by removing the housing cover a single filter is removed.

Abstract: An electrode assembly for multi-event biomedical event measuring which has a device for sensing more than one physiological parameter of a patient and includes a housing having an upwardly extending portion adapted to receive a mating connector that includes a plurality of electrically conductive paths. The electrically conductive paths are positioned to coincide with electrically conductive paths provided in the upwardly extending housing portion. The housing base includes at least a plurality of compartments; at least one of the compartments circumferentially surround the upwardly extending portion and is open in the opposite direction therefrom. The remaining compartments are disposed beneath the upwardly extending portion and are also open in the opposite direction therefrom. Each of the remaining compartments are adapted to receive a transducer therein with the transducer terminals being connected to the upwardly extending portion conductive paths.

Abstract: The invention relates to a milling device with universal gear and automatic indexation, removably mounted on a milling head bearing a machining spindle, comprising a main body mounted on the milling head and capable of occupying several positions of indexation with respect to said head by rotation about an axis XX.sub.1 lying in line with the axis of the spindle of the milling head, said main body laterally bearing a spindle-holder unit capable of occupying several positions of indexation with respect to the main body by rotation about an axis YY.sub.1 perpendicular to axis XX.sub.1, the spindle of the unit itself being perpendicular to axis YY.sub.1, wherein the spindle of the milling head is connected to the spindle of the spindle-holder unit by a kinematic chain comprising a shaft or sleeve disposed along axis YY.sub.

Abstract: A controlled infusion container suitable for infusing substances into a liquid into which it is immersed includes a container for the infusible material fabricated from porous sheet material folded upon itself providing a reservoir for the infusible material. The distal edges are folded upon themselves to form a relatively small overlap portion which is then sealed to provide a centrally disposed opening. A handle is inserted into the opening extending therein and is fastened to the remaining open edge of the container retaining the infusible substance therein. By inserting the assembly into a liquid and gently providing for up and down and lateral motion a pumping action created by the handle provides efficient infusion of the infusible substances into the liquid.

Abstract: A crank 6 is connected to a prime shaft 8, a differential gear unit is coupled to the prime shaft 8, nozzles 13 and 14 for passage of wires W1 and W2 for winding are mounted to a tube 12, a rotation stopper 15 is coupled to one of facing gears of the differential gear unit, a guide rail 16 is arranged for parallel movement with the tube 12, and rotation of the crank 6 provides the nozzles 13 and 14 with swing angle and lateral displacement. The nozzles 13 and 14 perform winding while rotating around field cores 2 and 3 corresponding to the rotation angle .theta. of the crank 6.

Abstract: A collision sensor and compliance device for use with computer controlled robotic arms adapted to have a robotic hand disposed on the distal end thereof includes a housing affixed to the robotic arm on one end with a robotic hand affixed upon the other end thereof. The front and rear walls of the housing includes triangular-shaped apertures disposed in a common plane with the apex of each of the triangularly-shaped apertures being positioned equally distant from the lower edges of each of the walls. Light emitting diodes are centrally disposed in one pair of the oppositely disposed walls with photoelectric light sensors disposed in the robotic hand support bracket. The robotic hand or support bracket includes at least a pair of bearings (preferably two pair) disposed at right angles to each other and adapted to be received and cooperate with a pair of the triangularly-shaped apertures provided in the housing.

Abstract: A laundry presser includes body, shoulder and tack presser units which are driven for substantially concurrent pressing of several sections of an article of clothing such as a shirt, for saving of time, labor and a reduction in necessary equipment space.

Abstract: An exchangeable multiple function end effector tool suitable for use on the distal end of a robotic end effector includes, in combination; a device for removably affixing the multiple function and effector tool onto a pair of extending fingers provided on a robotic end effector. The multiple function tool is provided with an apparatus for acquiring a first element or component and releasably retaining same and further incorporates a second gripping device which is capable of acquiring a second element or component and releasably retaining same in the tool. Provision is made for engaging and disengaging the elements either separately or in unison. Movement, assembly or disassembly of the elements remains a function of the end effector and its control mechanisms.