Abstract: A harness-like arrangement for securing mattress pads and the like to the top of mattresses.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of polyvinylpyridine and iodine (PVP.nI.sub.2) as cathode materials for electrochemical cells.

Abstract: A blood pump system in which a roller pump is provided for pumping blood through a flexible tube. A low voltage D.C. motor is provided having an output shaft. An electrical control circuit is connected to the motor for applying the necessary voltage to drive the motor at a predetermined speed. Gearing means are provided connecting the motor's output shaft to drive the roller pump. Means are optically coupled to the motor for controlling the speed of the motor. Means are connected to the optically coupled means to determine the blood flow rate being pumped through the tube by the pump. Means are provided which display a digital readout of the flow rate. The roller pump is provided with an arcuate bearing surface, which carries the flexible tube, the bearing surface defining an arc of approximately 168.degree.. Lead ramps extend from each end of the bearing surface and are substantially tangent to the end of the surface from which the respective ramp extends.

Abstract: New alloys containing gold, vanadium, yttrium and/or scandium, optionally including niobium. The alloys are particularly suitable for brazing and for metallizing, most particularly for brazing hermetic ceramic-metal seals. Unique brazing structures and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid containing pouch sealed in a carton with the pouch having a spout connected thereto. The spout projects through a hole in the carton and is secured to the carton. The pouch is sealed at the spout and is opened by means of a piercing device incorporated within the spout which is moved axially in the spout for opening the pouch. The piercing device is mechanically actuated through movement of a tubular portion of the spout telescopically fitted therein and carrying the piercing element. Further axial movement of the piercing device is obtained through rotatable movement between the spout and the tubular portion to fold flap portions of the pouch, pierced by the piercing element, such as to enable complete dispensing of liquids therefrom. The spout includes a valve which seals the pouch after opening by the piercing element such that liquid may be extracted from the pouch as the pouch is collapsed within the carton.

Abstract: Lithium-halide coatings for interior electrode lead portions in lithium halide batteries.

Abstract: Novel cathode materials for use in electrochemical cells. The cathode materials consist essentially of a conductive saturated solution comprised of iodine dissolved in an organic component selected from certain pyridine derivatives, as set forth herein. Preferably, the cathode materials further include, in addition to the saturated solution or liquid phase, an iodine solid phase. Large amounts of the solid phase, relative to the liquid phase, may be used.

Abstract: An angleworm storage box comprised of a pair of rigid, integrally formed rectangular frame members which are right angled in cross-section and are connected by a set of corner struts, also right angled in cross-section, and having latch members extending outwardly from their ends which are thrust through apertures defined by elastic materials in the corner portions of the two frames, the frames and struts being molded of rigid plastic material and the portions adjacent the aperture-defining portions being relieved to cause the aperture-defining portions to be more elastic in order to permit the relatively large end portions of the latch elements to pass therethrough and thereafter latch thereagainst to create a rigid, simple and inexpensive box framework. Foot members carried at each corner of the bottom frame are so designed as to nest with the cover member for the box. Simple, unique but highly effective latch means is carried entirely by the cover for the box.

Abstract: A device for aiding the operation of boot buckles having a pivotally attached tensioning lever and a clamping loop, comprising an elongated member having a handle end and a second end having a socket therein adapted to receive the tensioning lever to facilitate the movement thereof when in engagement with the clamping loop.

Abstract: A body implantable lead and a stiffening stylet with a flexible tip for imparting rigidity to the lead to facilitate attachment of the lead to an internal body organ and for transmitting torque to the distal end of the lead. A flexible tip stiffening stylet is provided for insertion into a lumen in the lead extending from a pin at its proximal end along the length of the lead conductor to the electrode. At the proximal end of the stylet, a guide and rotation control device is provided to aid in insertion of the lead and stylet and to facilitate rotation of the stylet to permanently attach the electrode at the distal end to a body organ through endothelial tissue.

Abstract: This invention relates to a loading guide removably mountable on a boat trailer to maintain a centering and guiding force on the boat hull as it is moved on the guide rollers through a winch and cable system associated with the trailer. The loading guide employs a pair of crossed guide levers pivotally connected to the loading guide and having guide roller members at the ends of the same. The guide levers are pivotally interconnected at their point of crossing on the frame of the loading guide and the opposite ends are interconnected through links coupled to a tensioning spring which applies a force to the roller members on the ends of the crossed guide levers engaging the boat hull for centering the same. The guide levers, which are biased from the single spring, insure a positive centering force which increases as the hull is displaced from a centered position to insure positive centering of a boat on a trailer.

Abstract: A closed control system for controlling the operation of a multiple horsepower brushless direct current motor wherein a current feedback signal representative of the effective motor drive current is constructed from the instantaneous currents flowing in the stator windings. Protective circuitry is provided to shutdown the output power stages in the event of component failures to prevent catastrophic failure of other components in the system.

Abstract: This invention relates to a metal clad window product. The window frame and sash are basically made of milled, elongated wooden members with suitable interconnecting parts, such as mortises and tenons, at the ends of the same. A metal cladding member is attached to each elongated member before assembly of the window parts. The metal cladding member has flanges formed integral therewith which fit into rabbets in the sides of the elongated wooden members forming the frame and sash parts to secure the cladding to the part. The cladding includes an extension at one edge thereof which forms with suitable stop members in the assembled sash, a mounting for a glazing panel assembly. In the case of the window frame, the extension forms the mounting of the weather seal for sealing the sash to the window frame.

Abstract: An instrument utilizing the Auger effect and including a cylindrical mirror analyzer with magnetic lenses and an off-axis annular-aperture collector apparatus arranged in a unique configuration.

Abstract: This invention relates to a storable hoisting gin or boom member attachment for bucket loaders which provides an arrangement for quickly and easily moving a boom member or gin pole into working relationship with respect to a bucket loader so that this type of construction vehicle may be used for lifting and lowering objeccts in construction work. The attachment consists of supports welded to the top side of the bucket, each support including a pivot flange and a retaining flange to which the boom or gin is attached. Each pivot flange permits pivoting of the boom member to a collapsed position on an opposite support on the top side of the bucket for storage purposes.

Abstract: A carton filling machine for receiving a plurality of tapered wall containers from a serial conveyor and loading them into cartons. The containers are assembled in a collecting area within the machine and engaged by a clamp head assembly. The clamp head assembly is moved horizontally to a position above a case conveyor. Opened cases on the case conveyor are moved vertically into a container receiving position below the cup clamp assembly to receive containers therefrom.

Abstract: This invention relates to a round baler for windrowed fibrous agricultural materials in which the bales are formed by a two-part frame having a generally cylindrical baling zone therein defined by side wall members on the frame and roller members extending between the side wall members and distributed around the frame. The frame includes a conventional pickup and conveying apparatus to move the agricultural materials from the ground into the entrance of the cylindrical baling zone. A suitable drive means, adapted to be coupled to a power takeoff of a draft vehicle or mounted on the baler, rotates the roller members to form a bale of the agricultural materials which are fed to the baling zone by the pickup. The frame parts are separated through hydraulic actuators to open the baling zone and deposit the round bale therefrom.