Abstract: An improvement in a self-loading apparatus for picking up and moving a bale of hay having diameters of up to about 3 or 4 feet and longitudinal lengths of up to about 5 or 6 feet. The apparatus is of the type including a main frame member supported on wheels mounted near the end of the main frame. A hitch frame has one end pivotally connected to the front end portion of the main frame, with the other end of the hitch frame adapted for attachment to a tow vehicle. The main frame is adapted to be tilted upwardly about the support wheels when braking devices on the wheels are activated and the tow vehicle is backed up. A pair of load engaging and clamping swing arms are pivotally attached to the respective sides of the main frame.

Abstract: Improvements are disclosed for ice shaving apparatus of the type including (a) an ice receiving chamber having a cylindrical, upstanding sidewall and a substantially flat floor, (b) an elongate opening in the floor, (c) an elongate blade having a knife edge projecting through the opening into the chamber, (d) a removable cover for the chamber and (e) means for moving ice placed in the chamber against the knife edge to cut shavings from the ice. The improvements comprise an elongate, blunt, blade guard which is positioned adjacent to the blade and is movably mounted for movement from a recessed position in which a leading edge of the blade guard is recessed beneath the knife edge of the blade to an extending position in which the leading edge projects at least to the knife edge of the blade to provide a guard for the knife edge.

Abstract: An alignment and lateral support member for use in laying common concrete blocks. The support member comprises an elongate body piece of rigid material having a length which is greater than the width of concrete blocks with which the support member is to be used. A first appendage extends from a first face of the body piece. The first appendage has a stop surface extending substantially perpendicular to the first face of the body piece, with the stop surface of the first appendage being positioned a distance from the first end of the body piece so that when the stop surface of the first appendage engages an outer surface of the sidewall of a first concrete block, with the first face of the body piece lying adjacent to the first block, the body piece spans from one sidewall of the first block to the other sidewall of the first block. A second appendage extends from a second face of the body piece.

Abstract: A mono-ski for alpine skiiing to which both of the skier's boot bindings are mounted such that the skier's boots are side by side, close together and both facing forward. The widest part of the forward or shovel area of the mono-ski is thirty percent or more wider than the narrowest part of the central or waist area of the mono-ski. The mono-ski has concave side-cuts which are three-quarters of an inch or more. The forward or shovel area of the mono-ski slopes gradually upward over at least the forward fifteen percent and the rear or tail area slopes gradually upward over at least the rear seven percent of the total length of the mono-ski. The skier's boots are positioned rearward of the center, the thickness of the mono-ski is greatest at the central or waist area, the bottom is flat transversely without grooves and the mono-ski has camber. The bottom running surface should be of polyethylene or similar material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for decorating the exterior surface of a cylindrical member such as a food or beverage can. A cylindrical bladder made of an elastomeric material is mounted longitudinally within a rigid support so as to create a closed cavity between the support and the bladder. At least a partial vacuum is created in the cavity through a port in the support. The vacuum extends the sidewall of the bladder making room for positioning of a transfer sheet containing sublimable dyes around the cylindrical member within the extended bladder. Vacuum is broken by admitting gas into the cavity at atmospheric pressure. The bladder sidewall contracts radially inwardly thus securely contacting the transfer sheet against the cylindrical member. Heat is applied to transfer at least a portion of the dyes to the cylindrical member. the transfer sheet and cylindrcial member are then removed from the bladder.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of obesity, overweight, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, binge eating, bulimia and anorexia comprises the steps of monitoring physiological parameters in the esophageal and/or gastrointestinal tract which are associated with gastric relaxation, gastric filling, gastric contractions, gastric secretions, and gastric emptying. The measurement are transmitted either directly to a receiver or via radiotelemetry to a receiver. The receiver has a data processor associated therewith, and the data processor produces audio and/or visual feedback for the person under treatment to hear and/or see. This feedback is used for purposes of teaching behavior modification and other psychotherapeutic purposes. In the most simple form of the invention, a warning sound is generated by the data processor indicating when sufficient food has been ingested.

Abstract: Improvement in the physical properties of soil is achieved by the application of aqueous mixtures of agricultural polyelectrolytes and polysaccharides to the soil. The combination of agricultural polyelectrolytes and polysaccharides results in greatly improving the physical properties of the soil while significantly reducing the quantity of agricultural polymers as compared to methods of the prior art.

Abstract: A collector member for the vacuum hose lines and pulsator lines from the milking cups of an automatic milking machine is provided which permits connection of the vacuum hose lines to a milk line or milk pail such that milk never contacts any part of the collector member itself. The collector is advantageously used in a system in which the vacuum hose lines for the milking cups are attached to a multi-lumen milk hose with each hose line being connected to a respective lumen in the multi-lumen milk hose. The collector member is sufficiently weighted so as to provide desirable tension to the teats of the animal being milked.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation is disclosed which is effective in moisturizing and softening skin, improving texture and feel of skin, and diminishing superficial and deep wrinkles in skin. The preparation comprises gibberellic acid and lysine as active ingredients. The preparation can contain as additional active ingredients gliadin, ascorbic acid and urea.

Abstract: A water sprinkler device of the type having a reciprocating or oscillating sprinkler nozzle is provided comprising a novel fluid drive system for the nozzle movement. Water upstream from the spray nozzle is partially diverted to a piston chamber. Water entering the chamber moves a piston in reciprocating movement within the chamber. A rack is connected to the piston to move outside the chamber with the same reciprocating motion as the piston. The rack engages a gear associated with the sprinkler nozzle to impart oscillating rotational movement to the sprinkler nozzle as the rack moves in its reciprocating motion.

Abstract: A worktable for use in automobile body shops. The table has removable sideboards which are adapted to extend upwardly from the side edge of the table, with the sideboards being positioned substantially coplanar with a plane adjacent to the side of the table and substantially normal to the top surface of the table. The sideboards are used to support various automobile body parts, such as fenders and grilles, in an elevated easily accessible and workable position. The sideboards are removable so that the top of the table can be used to support other parts of the automobile body, such as the hood, trunk deck, window glass, etc. A pair of cushion bolsters can be provided for supporting windshields and bumpers to prevent scratching or otherwise damaging the surface of such articles. Dispensers can be also be included in the work-table for dispensing sanding discs and masking paper.

Abstract: A directory holder is disclosed. The holder includes a bed with a cover hinged to the bed. The bed and cover each have flanges which cooperate to form a case for the directory. The cover and bed are hinged together with plural pivoting clips and, in addition, a security bar is provided to prevent unwanted removal of the directory from the bed and cover.

Abstract: A collector member for the vacuum hose lines and pulsator lines from the milking cups of an automatic milking machine is provided which permits connection of the vacuum hose lines to a milk line or milk pail such that milk never contacts any part of the collector member itself. The collector is advantageously used in a system in which the vacuum hose lines from the milking cups are attached to a multi-lumen milk hose with each hose line being connected to a respective lumen in the multi-lumen milk hose. The collector member is sufficiently weighted so as to provide desirable tension to the teats of the animal being milked. The collector provides a means for terminating the vacuum in the respective vacuum hose lines when the milking cups to which they are attached drop from the teat of the animal being milked.

Abstract: A teat cup assembly for automatic milking machines employing a vacuum milk line and a pulsating vacuum line is disclosed. The assembly comprises a rigid, tubular shell and an elongate, tubular, inflation member received longitudinally within the shell. A sheet of metal is wrapped around the shell, and an elongate sleeve member is adapted to fit telescopically over the sheet of metal which is wrapped about the shell. The lead end of the elongate member makes a tight fit with a raised band on said shell, so that the sheet of metal is sealed between the shell and the sleeve member. A cap member fits over the other end of the shell. Teat entrance means are provided at one of the opposite ends of the inflation for receiving a teat of an animal to be milked, and means are provided adjacent to the other end of the inflation for connecting the vacuum milk line in flow communication with the inflation. A port is provided in the shell for connection to the pulsating vacuum line.

Abstract: A teat cup assembly is disclosed incorporating a novel inner shell and associated molded inflation member which can be inserted within an outer metal shell. The invention can be used to provide inexpensive, discardable inner shells and inflations for use with existing, conventional, stainless steel outer shells which are in common use in the dairy industry throughout the world. This permits the dairyman to take advantage of new, improved, molded inflations made of superior materials such as silicone rubber without the expense involved in replacing the costly stainless steel teat cup shells of his existing milking apparatus.

Abstract: A directory holder adaptable for mounting in various places comprising a bed and a cover of rigid sheet material such as acrylic hingeably attached to each other at side flanges, top flange on cover, bottom flanges on bed and cover which overlap when closed forming a case, upper and lower pivoting retaining clips, and a security means to prevent easy removal of directory, referred to as basic directory holder and useful as a portable directory. An adaptation for mounting the basic directory holder on a wall comprises a wall board with mounting tabs and a pencil tray, the top edge of the basic directory holder hingedly attached to upper portion of the wall board, and a positioning brace pivotally attached to bed. The brace is adapted to be moved between first and second positions so that the basic directory holder at two distinctive positions relative to the wall board.

Abstract: A nonbracing self-framing window buck frame or surround for forming a framed window opening in a cast concrete wall or the like. The buck frame or surround comprises a support frame made of channel members arranged end-to-end to form a substantially rectangular framework. A window frame is fit within the framework formed by the channel members, such that a peripheral mounting flange on the window frame abuts one side of the framework. A frame structure adapted to receive nails or other fasteners abuts the peripheral mounting flange of the window frame, and means are provided for securing the support frame and frame structure together, with the peripheral mounting flange on the window frame being held securely between the frame structure and the support frame. The buck frame or surround, including the self-contained window frame, is positioned between wall forms, and concrete is poured around the buck frame or surround. After the concrete has cured, the forms are removed.