Abstract: An improved wrist support for protection against development of carpal tunnel syndrome. The support includes a body member having an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion having variable stretch sections for providing variable amounts of support along the wrist, hand and arm. The upper portion of the body member encircles a portion of the thumb for added support. The upper portion of the body member is constructed of neoprene for support, impact resistance and comfort. The fingers of the hand are left substantially unencumbered when the wrist support is in place about the wrist.

Abstract: An apparatus used to charge a pumping device with a slurry mixture such as cement is provided. A hollow funnel-shaped receptacle is equipped with a rotating shaft. Extending from the shaft are angled blades which keep the slurry mixture thoroughly mixed while pushing it toward the pumping device. The action of the blades in concert with gravitational forces charge a receiving chamber of a pumping device.

Abstract: A test booklet is disclosed which is made from a plurality of overlaid sheets, each having a width less than an underlying sheet. The sheets are bifolded together along a central fold to form pairs of equal width question pages nested together with the outer page having the greatest width and each sequential inner page overlapping an underlying page by an equal width edge portion. Each pair of pages has a plurality of questions arranged on their outer sides and a unique icon on the edge portion thereof.An answer sheet is provided which is positionable between the innermost pair of pages. This answer sheet has a plurality of vertical columns of answer areas equal to the number of pairs of question pages arranged so as to extend generally along the edge portions of the question pages. Each column on the answer sheet corresponds in position to the edge of only one question page and has a matching icon which corresponds to and is adjacent to the unique icon on the corresponding question page.

Abstract: A compound of the formulaR.sub.1 -X-R.sub.2 -Y (I)wherein X is Ser-Asp-Ala-Ala-Val-Asp-Thr-Ser-Ser-Glu-Ile-Thr-Thr-Lys-Asp-Leu-Lys-Glu-Ly s-Lys-Glu-Val-Val-Glu-Glu-Ala-Glu, or a biologically active derivative or fragment thereof; R.sub.1 is Ac or Z, wherein Ac is an acetyl group and Z is ##STR1## wherein Ac and X and are defined above; R.sub.2 is Asn or Asp; R.sub.3 is Asn or Asp; Y is --OH or --NH.sub.2 ; with the proviso that when R.sub.1 is Ac and R.sub.2 is Asn, Y is -NH.sub.2. The invention also applies to novel intermediates and precursors of compounds of formula (I) above.

Abstract: An injection site designed for use with a needleless syringe includes a housing placed in an infusion line and an inlet for engaging the syringe and conveying a fluid to be mixed with the infusate to the interior of the housing. A liner within the housing controls flow of fluid through the inlet by sealing the inlet when the pressure in the housing is equal to or exceeds the pressure in the syringe. The housing is made of two parts, each of which includes a flange. When assembled, the spaced flanges are on opposite ends of the liner, which is not directly attached to the housing, to limit movement of the liner to maintain its position in the housing.

Abstract: A crucible particularly intended for use when vaporizing aluminum and comprised of an ultralow cement compound. Subsequent to moulding and drying the crucible, the crucible is baked at a high temperature, which corresponds to the temperature of the crucible when used in a vaporizing process, 1,200.degree. C. for instance. The crucible comprises an outer wall and a bottom in which upstanding projections or corrugations are provided. These upstanding projections or corrugations fulfill the function of enabling gas enclosures generated when mixing the cement compound to rise up and collect in the corrugation peaks without impairing the homogeneity of the material in the actual crucible bottom.

Abstract: A multi-piece sanding wheel having two sanding members mounted about peripheral portions of a disc-shaped support member that is secured to a drive means. Each sanding member includes a C-shaped backing portion with a sanding strip removably secured about its outer periphery. The sanding strip also has two end sections which are respectfully secured over the ends of the C-shape. In operation, the C-shaped backing portions are attached to the disc-shaped support member with the ends of the two C-shapes substantially adjacent to one another and preferably pinching the end sections of the sanding strips therebetween. The disc-shaped support member of the sanding wheel is separately and removably attached to the drive means wherein the sanding members can be removed from the support member without having to disconnect the support member from the drive means.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of an integrated voltage limiter and stabilizer component in a flash EEPROM memory device comprises a step of formation of an N type lightly doped well on a single-crystal silicon substrate; a step of formation of an active area on the surface of said N type well; a step of growth of a thin gate oxide layer over said active area; a step of implantation of a first heavy dose of N type dopant into said N type well to obtain an N type region; a step of implantation of a second heavy dose, higher than said first heavy dose, of N type dopant into said N type region to obtain an N+ contact region to both the N type well and said N type region; a step of implantation of a third heavy dose, higher than said first heavy dose, of P type dopant into said N type region to form a P+ region.

Abstract: Data compression is effected on arbitrary high entropy digitized data by compression and entropy transformation in an iterative system. Compression includes nonlinear addressing. Entropy transformation may involve any of a number of techniques to reorder distribution of data for testing to determine if the newly ordered data is compressible. Among the techniques are a merge technique, a swapping technique and various arithmetic modification techniques.

Abstract: A leg apparatus for convenient attachment to a conventional angle-brace bed frame such that the height of the bed may be increased thereby increasing the area for storage beneath and also for producing a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. The invention embodies one type of leg for attachment to the perimeter frame and a second type of leg for attachment to the frame cross-member.

Abstract: A method and composition for treating autoimmune hepatitis in a patient utilizes an immunomodulatory amount of T.alpha..sub.1 and an anti-inflammatory amount of a corticosteroid.

Abstract: Sympathetically maintained pain is treated topically by administering to the site where sympathetically maintained pain is present an .alpha.-adrenergic antagonist, .alpha.-1-adrenergic antagonist, .alpha.2 adrenergic agonist, or other drug that depletes or blocks synthesis of sympathetic norepinephrine. Examples demonstrate relief of pain by application of phentolamine or clonidine.

Abstract: The invention is to a power steering system for a marine vehicle having an operator actuable steering helm and a propulsion unit, including a steering arm, to effect steering movement thereof about a steering axis. The system is interposed between the steering helm and the propulsion unit and mounted remote from the propulsion unit, and further is hydraulically actuated in response to operative movement at the steering helm. A gear drive means, actuated in response to steering actuation at the helm, is operably connected to power steering assist means, comprising a hydraulic cylinder-piston assembly and hydraulic fluid source. Actuating means for regulating the flow of hydraulic fluid through the power steering assist means is operably connected to the gear drive means. An actuable output means, preferably a gear output means is operably connected to the power steering assist means for operative movement in response to the actuating means.

Abstract: A leakage test apparatus and method whereby a test part may be tested for leaks using either a dynamic flow method or a pressure decay method. The apparatus includes an air supply and first, second and third conduits arranged in parallel with each other and extending from a first manifold pipe connected to the air supply to a second manifold pipe connected to the test part. The first conduit is adapted to fill the part with air from the air supply at a high flow rate, the second conduit includes a flow restriction orifice and is adapted to fill the part at an intermediate flow rate less than the high flow rate of the first conduit and the third conduit includes a flow meter adapted to measure flow from the first manifold pipe to the second manifold pipe during flow through the first conduit in a fill mode of operation and is further adapted to measure flow from the first to the second manifold pipe during flow through the second conduit in a stabilize mode of operation.

Abstract: An accelerator pedal for electronic, "by wire" control which provides the customary feel of mechanical control systems heretofore predominantly in use including a hysteresis effect. Readily available simple mechanical components coupled to a sensing and transmitting device are employed.

Abstract: A sanding wheel modified to incorporate a rub collar that provides a guide surface for sanding raised wooden panels. The modified sanding wheel was specifically designed and is particularly useful for accurately and quickly sanding arched panels. The wheel includes a base support member, sanding members, and a specially adapted rub collar. The rub collar has two portions with the first or inner portion being rotated as a unit with the base support and sanding members and the second or outer portion being mounted for movement independent thereof. The second or outer portion has a guide surface and in operation, the arched portion of the raised wooden panel is abutted against the guide surface and moved therealong with the raised, arched surface to be sanded abutting the rotating sanding surfaces of the sanding members.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new medical use of the hydroxycarbazole compounds of Formula (I), preferably the hydroxylated metabolites of 1-(carbazol-4-yloxy-3-[[2-(o-methoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino]-2-propanol)(carve dilol), for inhibiting the migration and proliferation of smooth muscle cells. In particular, the present invention provides a new use for the hydroxycarbazole compounds of Formula (I) for prevention of restenosis following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), suppression of the progression of vascular hypertrophy associated with hypertension, and prevention of development of atherosclerosis. ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 -R.sub.9 are independently --H or --OH, with the proviso that a at least one of R.sub.1 -R.sub.9 is OH.

Abstract: The machine comprises a hollow rotary body (1) of large dimensions which may be loaded with the containers to be recycled, nozzles for supplying and spraying washing fluid at a predetermined temperature to the rotary body (1) for the mutual separation and washing of the containers and the initial separation of labels and bases, and mechanical impact devices (2), (21, 23) housed in the rotary body (1) and actuated by the rotation of this body so as to exert on the containers a mechanical action suitable for the mutual separation of the containers themselves, the separation of the stoppers and the completion of the washing and label and base separation operation. The rotary body (1) may have an inlet opening (5) and an outlet opening (7) for the containers to be recycled or a single inlet and outlet opening (30) so as to form a machine operating continuously or discontinuously respectively.

Abstract: A portable dispenser for spherical confectioneries such as gumballs has a clear tubular reservoir that is movable with respect to a base. Within a substantially hollow interior of the base, a pivoting ramp is mounted to receive a single gumball and convey it to an opening in the base while blocking other gumballs from dropping out of the tubular reservoir. Mounted for pivotal movement adjacent a free end of the ramp is a door for closing the opening in the base as the ramp itself pivots to convey the gumball toward the opening. Adjacent the bottom of the tubular reservoir are a pair of actuators that lock the tubular reservoir to the base for limited movement relative to the base. The actuators engage the ramp upon the tubular reservoir being moved toward the base. An integrally formed spring on the bottom of the ramp biases the ramp and biases the tubular reservoir away from the base. Adjacent the top of the tubular reservoir is a pivotally mounted head for capping the tubular reservoir.