Abstract: A vehicle display system has a stationary detector and an indicator, which form a stationary vehicle detection apparatus being operative to produce an indicator signal which is indicative of the vehicle being stationary. The vehicle display system also has a vehicle deceleration detector and an indicator. The vehicle deceleration detector measures the magnitude of deceleration of a vehicle and generates a signal to drive the indicator and thereby generate a display indicative of the magnitude of vehicle deceleration. The vehicle deceleration detector is independent of the vehicle braking system. In one embodiment, the indicator is an array of lamps and the stationary vehicle indicator signal is an inanimate display. One embodiment has an additional ranging device that detects a trailing vehicle within a predetermined distance of the vehicle employing the ranging device. The ranging device may be used to initiate a change of the display generated by the vehicle display system.

Abstract: A rotating stacked tray apparatus is disclosed which comprises a base, a lower tray which rotates on the base which accepts a shaft coaxially mounted on the lower tray, which such shaft is used to support one or more upper trays or shelves. The upper trays have central openings which fit around the central shaft. The upper shelves are supported by horizontal support slits in the central shaft and matching extending portion of each shelf. The apparatus in its preferred embodiment, is designed to be packaged unassembled in a flat package and to be assembled without tools.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for high temperature heating, melting, refining and superheating of materials, such a steel scrap, metals, ceramics or glass. The invention provides an economizing method of hydrocarbon fluid fuel combustion in an ongoing flame in a liquid cooled combustion chamber by separately supplying streams of fuel and at least two oxidizing gases wherein a first oxidizing gas reacts with the fuel, and a second oxidizing gas is directed about the flame core to further react with the fuel, while controlling the flow of the fuel, the oxidizing gases and cooling liquid to provide the required heat input, combustion product chemistry, temperature, velocity, emissivity and combustion block temperature. Also disclosed are burners for carrying out the invention.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for high temperature heating, melting, refining and superheating of materials, such as steel scrap, metals, ceramics or glass. The invention provides an economizing method of hydrocarbon fluid fuel combustion in an ongoing flame in a liquid cooled combustion chamber by separately supplying streams of fuel and at least two oxidizing gases wherein a first oxidizing gas reacts with the fuel, and a second oxidizing gas is directed about the flame core to further react with the fuel, while controlling the flow of the fuel, the oxidizing gases and cooling liquid to provide the required heat input, combustion product chemistry, temperature, velocity, emissivity and combustion block temperature. Also disclosed are burners for carrying out the invention.

Abstract: An improved plastic container assembly is disclosed, for use such as a paint can, which comprises a bottom container portion, a ring portion which fits within the upper rim of the bottom container portion, and a lid which seals within said ring portion to close the container. The ring portion of the invention interlocks within the inner circumference of the bottom container portion to form a tight fit and a good seal to retain the contents of the container.

Abstract: A convenient, spill-resistant and highly versatile pouring system for containerized liquids is disclosed. A primary funnel includes a container seating well having a built-in container piercing element. The primary funnel is inverted and placed over a liquid container or vice versa to carry out the piercing operation, following which the primary funnel and pierced container are in an upright position so that the reduced diameter pouring spout of the primary funnel can enter an aperture of a receiver of the liquid. Easily attachable secondary and tertiary pouring spout extensions allow pouring from the primary funnel into receivers having restricted openings and into receivers at relatively inaccessible locations. A convenient closure plug adapted to fit all pouring spouts of the system is provided. The secondary pouring spout can also be conveniently coupled with a standard size outlet of a bulk liquid storage container.

Abstract: An economical full capacity integrated heat pump water system which utilizes the basic components of conventional heat pump systems and a hot water heat exchanger incorporated in the system. The invention may be operated in three refrigerant flow configurations, with five associated operational modes. In one configuration, the refrigerant flow is from the compressor, through the hot water heat exchanger, through the outdoor heat exchanger, through an expansion device, through the indoor heat exchanger and back to the compressor. In a second configuration, the refrigerant flow is from the compressor, through the hot water heat exchanger, through the indoor heat exchanger, through an expansion device, through the outdoor heat exchanger, and back to the compressor.

Abstract: A disposable, spermicide-releasing intravaginal contraceptive barrier formed from a homogeneous blend mixture of a thermoplastic polymer, a water-soluble polymer and a spermicide which is released at a controlled rate sufficient to provide contraceptive action for a period of up to 48 hours and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The use of phenothiazine 5-oxide drugs as vaginal contraceptives is disclosed. The invention may be implemented by incorporating an effective amount of a phenothiazine 5-oxide drug in a known method such as jelly, foam, or suppository introduction means for use prior to intercourse.

Abstract: The use of phenothiazine 5-oxide drugs by injecting or introducing such drugs directly into the uterus is disclosed as a means of preventing pregnancy after intercourse has occurred. Various means of introducing such drugs are disclosed, such as by mixing such drugs with jelly carriers, foam carriers, or paraffin oil.

Abstract: A fiber optic thin-layer cell for use in spectrophotometric analysis of liquid or gaseous matter, and a related method of spectrophotometric analysis, which comprises the use of fiber optics in conjunction with low-volume thin-layer cells to direct a source of light into an enclosed cell area in which a sample is held for analysis, and to receive of the light after it passes through the sample and direct the light to a means of photometric detection. The individual fibers of the incoming and outgoing bundles of fiber optics are disposed generally along the plane of the cell, on opposite sides, so that the light is directed through the width of the cell area and along its length.

Abstract: The use of N-(6 aminohexyl)-5-chloro-1-naphthalenesulfonamide, N-(6 aminohexyl)-5-chloro-2-naphthalenesulfonamide, N-(6 aminohexyl)-5-bromo-2-naphthalenesulfonamide as a vaginal contraceptive is disclosed. The invention may be implemented by incorporating the drug in a known method such as jelly, foam, or suppository introduction means prior to intercourse.

Abstract: The use of 9-anthroylcholine as a vaginal contraceptive is disclosed. The invention may be implemented by incorporating the drug in a known method such as jelly, foam, or suppository introduction means prior to intercourse.

Abstract: The use of N-phenyl-1-naphthylamine as a vaginal contraceptive is disclosed. The invention may be implemented by incorporating the drug in a known method such as jelly, foam, or suppository introduction means prior to intercourse.

Abstract: The use of 8-anilino-1-naphthalenesulfonate as a vaginal contraceptive is disclosed. The invention may be implemented by incorporating the drug in a known method such as jelly, foam, or suppository introduction means prior to intercourse.

Abstract: The use of psychoactive drugs as vaginal contraceptives is disclosed. The invention may be implemented by incorporating a psychoactive drug in a known method such as jelly, foam, or suppository introduction means prior to intercourse. Furthermore, the use of psychoactive drugs after intercourse using the above methods is disclosed.

Abstract: The use of 9-anthroylcholine by injecting or introducing such drug directly into the uterus is disclosed as a means of preventing pregnancy after intercourse has occurred. Various means of introducing such drug are disclosed, such as by mixing such drug with jelly carriers, foam carriers, or paraffin oil.

Abstract: The use of psychoactive drugs by injecting or introducing such drugs directly into the uterus is disclosed as a means of preventing pregnancy after intercourse has occurred. Various means of introducing such drugs are disclosed, such as by mixing such psychoactive drugs with jelly carriers, foam carriers, or paraffin oil.