Abstract: A wire caddy for carrying a plurality of wire spools. The wire caddy comprises a base, a spool mounting rod journably mounted in the base and removable therefrom, and a handle pivotally attached to the base. The handle integrally includes at its base an elongate member for braking the unwinding of the wire spools. The handle pivots between a first position in which the elongate member frictionally engages the wire spools, and a second position, radially spaced from the first position, in which the handle serves as a means for carrying the caddy. The elongate member permits the wire spools to be selectively unwound without also unwinding any other of the wire spools. The handle further includes a plurality of guide slots for guiding the unwinding of wire from the wire spools.

Abstract: A decorative housing for a fire extinguisher. A five sided box forms a cavity to receive and hold a fire extinguisher. A door or decorative cover is slidably mounted to the box adjacent the cavity and is movable from an up position closing the cavity and concealing the fire extinguisher to a down position revealing the fire extinguisher. A heat and smoke detector mounted to a clock frame above the box is connected to a source of electrical energy and in turn to a solenoid. The plunger of the solenoid normally extends into the door locking the door in the closed position. Activation of the detector withdraws the plunger allowing the door to slide downwardly. An audio alarm and light within the box cavity activate simultaneously upon the withdrawal of the plunger. A cord is connected to the plunger to allow manual withdrawal of the plunger and opening of the door.

Abstract: A dispenser apparatus for dispensing a portion of the contents from compressible tubular containers such as those used for toothpaste includes a plastic housing member having one portion designed for the receipt of an air pressure pump and associated linkage, and a second outward portion in communication with the air pressure pump but otherwise sealed, and a front panel portion hinged to the remainder of the housing for selectively opening and closing the second outward portion so as to define a sealed chamber. A tubular container such as a toothpaste tube is placed in the sealed chamber and the side walls of the tube are compressed by the introduction of air pressure into the sealed chamber. The bottom surface or wall of the housing includes an internally threaded outlet which is rigidly secured to the housing and which is suitably designed to receive the threaded end of the tubular container such that when one tube is empty, it may be unscrewed and a new tube screwed into this outlet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultrasound visualization system which has a capability of microscopic examination of tissue within the body without the need for removal of the tissue. A transducer, capable of producing and receiving high frequency acoustical beams is positioned within a needle. The acoustical beams are directed radially from the needle and are focused on a point which is outside of the needle and in the tissue. The microscope can be operated in either the pulse echo or pulse reflection mode. The needle can be inserted into a patient, and the acoustical beams are scanned to produce highly magnified images of cellular features of internal tissue or features of tissue architecture and structure helpful to the determination of tissue pathology.

Abstract: A submergible, post-type dental implant system for anchoring an artificial crown or bridge in a row of teeth or edentulous or partially edentulous area includes a root structure which is surgically implanted transgingivally and into the bone therebeneath, an implant head which is compatibly sized and shaped to fit over an upper tapered portion of the root structure. Prior to the assembly of these two titanium alloy components, a healing cap is disposed over the tapered portion of the root structure during the time interval for healing which may be as much as three to six months. After the healing period has ended, a tool is used to remove the healing cap and thereafter the implant head is aligned and slid over the top tapered portion of the root structure.

Abstract: A yoke anchor for a compound bow is described which includes a semi-circular yoke portion having a perimetric groove for reception of the yoke cable affixed to the end of the bow limb and a central groove for reception of a terminal loop on the inside cable to be attached. A hook portion extends from one surface of the generally planar yoke portion and receives the other inside cable therein to cause the anchor and first inside cable to be pulled away from the bow string, thereby minimizing the chance of the bow string slapping against the yoke anchor or the inside cables during use.

Abstract: An insulator for mounting to a window. A pair of plastic layers including a plurality of partitions positioned therebetween form air pockets between the layers. A plurality of suction cups and suction grooves arranged in rows on one outer surface of the sheet removably secure the sheet to a window. The sheet includes a circumferentially extending recessed portion receiving the window frame.

Abstract: An exercise-responsive cardiac pacemaker is provided which physiologically controls the stimulation rate of a heart by sensing the venous blood temperature in the right ventricle of the heart. A temperature sensing means which includes a thermistor produces an output signal which is sent to an algorithm implementing means for implementing the output signal by an algorithm which represents the mathematical function between venous blood temperature in the right ventricle and heart rate in a normally functioning heart. The algorithm implementing means produces an output signal which is variable between a maximum and minimum level corresponding to the desired maximum and minimum levels of heart rate in a normally functioning heart. The algorithm implementing means is also programmable by telemetry after implantation. A cardiac pacemaker is connected to the algorithm implementing means and is responsive thereto in order to variably control the stimulation rate of the heart.

Abstract: Described is a weapon including a utilization recorder having a detector for detecting activation of the weapon and producing an activation signal upon detection, a control module for generating a time signal representative of elapsed time and for causing the time signal to be sent to a recording module upon receipt by the control module of an activation signal, and a recording module having multiple memories for recording the time signal.

Abstract: An overhead frame supports a gear housing which supports a strip support frame from which flexible cleaning strips are hung. A motor driving a main shaft to which the housing is connected moves the strip support frame in a circular path about a first axis over the top of a vehicle while the strips contact the body of the vehicle for the scrubbing action. As the strip support frame is moved in the circular path, it is positively moved about a second axis parallel to the first and in a direction opposite the direction of movement in the path. The strip frame is rotatably mounted on an inclined portion of a second shaft whose main portion is on the second axis, so the strip support frame is rotatable on a third axis which is inclined with respect to the first and second axes. Rotation of the shaft having the inclined portion is provided by a gear coupling to a stationary gear in the rotating housing.

Abstract: An apparatus and a process for burnishing annular surfaces. The apparatus includes a burnishing tool which is actuated to rotate in one direction and then in the opposite direction. The apparatus is used for the burnishing of annular thrust bearings which have oil wick slots and wick slot oil ramps. A rack and pinion connects a tool mounting spindle to an air cylinder and is used to rotate the tool in one direction and then the other direction. The tool has a convexly shaped burnishing surface. The tool's axis of rotation is coaxially aligned with the central axis of the annular surface. The rotation of the tool in one direction and then in the other direction burnishes the thrust surface and the wick slot oil ramps of the bearings. The opposite ends of the rotational burnishing strokes locates the tool in the wick slots so as to leave no stopping imperfection on the thrust surface of the bearing.

Abstract: A flexible, snap-on closure for use in combination with a container neck in order to seal closed a container in a tamper-evident manner includes a flexible closure having a top surface, a cylindrical side wall, an inwardly protruding annular rib and an inwardly opening annular channel. The container neck is compatibly configured with a top rim defining the container opening and an outwardly opening annular channel disposed below the top rim such that the annular rib is configured to fit within the outwardly opening channel and the inwardly opening annular channel is configured to snugly receive the top rim. The closure further includes a bail handle attached to the side wall by means of two attachment ribs which are integral with the bail handle.

Abstract: The pedalling action drives a drive axle which is positioned below the back support. A wheel is eccentrically positioned on the drive axle and acts as a cam to drive the back support in its repeated pivoting motion. Roller bearings are positioned on the underneath side of the back support and engage the eccentric wheel (cam), thereby reducing friction between the rotating wheel and the pivoting back support during the sit up cycle.