Abstract: The present application is directed to medical sterilizer device with an improved latch mechanism and method and, more particularly, to a new and improved sterilization device in the form of a sterilizer case of medical applications relative to the use of instrument sterilization and storage. The case of the invention provides an effective storage container and method for sterilizing medical instruments and/or equipment by fluid (gas or steam) techniques.

Abstract: A unit to produce simulated burning and heat includes a lower enclosure that may be conveniently placed on a hearth of a fireplace, for example. Within this enclosure is a light source and a reflection wheel located over a reflective plate. The reflection wheel comprises a series of reflective strips which are positioned along a length of the wheel and radially spaced thereabout. Above the wheel in a top panel of the enclosure is an opening covered by an amber-red colored lens piece. The unit further includes a grate carried by the enclosure and positioned to a rear of the enclosure top panel opening. On the grate is a fuel cell for cans of gel alcohol. In front of the fuel cell is a set of decorative logs which hide the fuel cell from view. During use alcohol in the cans may be ignited to produce heat. Since the products of combustion from burning alcohol are nontoxic, the fireplace may be vented or nonvented. Additionally, a geared motor connected to the reflection wheel and the light source are energized.

Abstract: This dispenser for a viscous fluid comprises a cylindrical barrel having a nozzle at one end thereof for passing a fluid to fill the barrel and to discharge the fluid from the barrel. A flexible cylindrical piston head fits frictionally in the barrel to seal the fluid therein. The piston head is moved axially to discharge the fluid from the barrel. A multiplicity of short passages are defined by ridges or formed by narrow grooves on or in the inside wall of the barrel near the nozzle. The passages are only slightly longer than the axial length of the piston head to pass air entrapped between the piston head and fluid, axially of the barrel passed the piston head. The fluid fills the barrel and abuts the piston head, so that no air bubbles are discharged with the fluid from the nozzle. The hardness of the piston head is such that the sides of the head do not enter the passages which remain unobstructed.

Abstract: A method and composition are provided for decreasing emissions of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides upon combustion of carbonaceous fuel material. In particular, the composition comprises a refined coal, having low ash-forming material and inorganic sulfur content, a sulfur sorbent, a sulfation promoter, and a catalyst for the reaction of sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide. Reduced emissions of sulfur oxides are achieved by combusting the composition in an oxygen restricted burner to lessen the effect of sorbent sintering while obtaining other advantages associated with mixing a sulfur sorbent with the carbonaceous material prior to combustion. Nitrogen oxides emissions are reduced by use of an oxygen restricted burner which lowers the flame temperature. Nitrogen oxides emissions are also reduced by lower flame temperatures resulting from endothermic reactions which are undergone by the sulfur sorbent and promoter.

Abstract: The tool of the present invention includes a compliance guide having a cylindrical vertical bore extending therethrough. Slidably mounted within the bore is a tool holder which is free to slide vertically, but which is held against lateral movement within the bore. Attached to the tool holder is a tool having a dauber pad at its lower end. A nipple is threaded within a vertical bore in the tool holder and extends upwardly therefrom through an aperture in a closure plate which fits over the upper end of the vertical bore in the compliance guide. A nut is threaded over the nipple above the closure plate and a spring below the closure plate yieldably urges the nipple and the tool holder downwardly until the nut engages the closure plate. Fluid is introduced through the nipple and extends downwardly to the dauber pad which absorbs the liquid and applies it to the work surface.

Abstract: A voice store and forward telecommunications system that provides for the receipt, storage and retrieval of voice messages is described. The system design allows for messages to be received and stored to a mass storage device, messages and prompts to be retrieved from the mass storage device and issued, and DTMF commands to be received simultaneously with the issuance of messages and prompts without conflict. Multiple user telecommunication channels are supported by the system, all in real time. Channel interface processors communicate with a system control processor through paired message segment buffers alternately swapped into the address space of the system control processor. A directory and allocation table corresponding to the mass storage device is maintained by the system control processor in a RAM buffer to permit real time storage and retrieval of messages.

Abstract: Apparatus to prevent the formation of welding material about the outlet end of a welding nozzle comprising valve units activated upon contact by engagement thereby of the welding nozzle, a pneumatic system connected with the valve units, and reciprocal hammer device proximate the valve units and fluid connected to the pneumatic system, the hammer device operable by the pneumatic system upon activation of the valve units to repeatedly strike the welding nozzle, thereby dislodging any material build-up thereon. The apparatus further includes a spraying unit connected with the valve units and pneumatic system to spray an anti-welding spatter compound toward and into the outlet of the welding nozzle.