Abstract: A bandpass filter having three waveguide cavities probelessly coupled in a tri-section for producing an asymmetric response about a passband. In another aspect, the bandpass filter also includes first and second waveguide tri-sections coupled in series via a common waveguide cavity, providing a bandpass waveguide filter having transmission zeroes on only one side a filter passband.

Abstract: Genetic anticancer vaccine for stimulation of patient's immune system to eradicate cancer, particularly malignant melanoma. The objective of the invention is genetic modification of allogeneic cancel cells by insertion of the two genes, one encoding human interleukin 6 and the other encoding soluble interleukin 6 receptor, which will be administered to patients.

Abstract: A seedling culture mat comprising a mat which comprises a fibrous substrate or a water-soluble film or paper, a nonionic water-absorbing polymer in a film, tape, fiber or powder form which is anchored to the mat and seeds which are applied on the mat.

Abstract: A tool is disclosed for snapping a coupler of a rearview mirror assembly onto a base mounted to a vehicle. The tool includes a handle, a shaft attached to and extending outward from the handle, and a structural configuration formed on an end of the shaft opposite the handle for simultaneously engaging both the coupler of the rearview mirror assembly and the base when the coupler is initially partially engaged with the base, and for moving the coupler relative to the base in response to a levering force applied to the handle until the coupler of the rearview mirror assembly is slid into full engagement with the base. To move the coupler in this manner, the tool directly applies a levering force to an interior surface of a rear wall of the coupler in response to a directional force applied to the handle.

Abstract: A combination container and closure provided with matching, engaging lugs or a ring on said closure and said container and an interior ring on said closure fitting within the opening on said container.

Abstract: The present invention provides an incinerator for the disposal of animal carcasses and a method of lining such incinerators. The incinerator is provided with an access port which enables the interior of the incinerator to be easily lined with insulated refractory blocks. The incinerator may have a horizontal cylindrical housing with an access port at one end. The cylindrical housing is lined with arcuate-shaped refractory blocks which are introduced into the incinerator through the access port. The incinerator also includes a charge opening through which animal carcasses are loaded into the incinerator.

Abstract: The Impact Cushion is a device created to reduce head and facial injury associated with the head banging and face rubbing behavior of acting out children and youth who are being restrained by adult caretakers in prone or supine positions on the floor or ground. The cushion is positioned between the child's or youth's head and the floor or ground to reduce impact to the head and friction on the face.The inside of the Impact Cushion is made of a 16".times.16".times.1.1/8" thick layer of prime virgin polyurethane laminated to crosslink a 16".times.16".times.1.1/4" thick layer polyethylene (total thickness is 2.3/8"). The layers of polyurethane and polyethylene combine to provide a dynamic cushioning effect that absorbs impact. The outside is covered by 18 oz/sq.yd. heavy duty vinyl reinforced with 22.times.22 psi 1000 denier nylon woven fabric; anti bacterial and anti fungal.

Abstract: A novel polymerizable surfactant represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## (wherein, R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, Rf represents a hydrocarbon group in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by a fluorine atom or atoms, or an acyl group in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by a fluorine atom or atoms, AO and AO' represent a group selected from an oxyalkylene group having 2-4 carbon atoms or a styrene oxide residue, m and m' are 0 or a number between 1 and 1,000, X represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrophilic group).

Abstract: A system for improving accuracy of application of a fluid to a desired area of an object which is moving transversely to the direction in which the fluid, e.g., an adhesive, is emitted from a nozzle via an electrically actuated valve. Photoelectric or other such detecting means are positioned in known distance from the nozzle to generate a signal in response to presence of fluid at that position. The delay time between detection of the moving object at a predetermined position and generation of the signal to open the valve is varied commensurately with the time period between generation of the valve-opening and fluid-detection signals of the preceding cycle. The variable delay time thus reflects more accurately the actual electrical and mechanical response times of the valve as opposed to an estimated, fixed delay time. A second detector may be spaced a predetermined distance along the path of adhesive flow from the first detector to provide measurement of fluid velocity.

Abstract: A finish reamer adapted to finish ream bronze-based valve guides and valve inserts is disclosed. The reamer includes a body section having a plurality of spiral flutes formed therein. The flutes define a plurality of cutting blades. Each cutting blade has an axially extending radial relief formed therein, and a land with a margin having a non-uniform width that is smaller near its leading end and larger near its trailing end.

Abstract: A golf club having a crown of such an improved strength that it can be thin-walled. A head 1 is hollow and metallic. A number of depressions 26 are formed by forging, for example, on nearly an entire area on an outside surface of a crown 1a of the head 1. Thus, the strength of the crown 1a is improved, thus enabling it to be thin-walled. Accordingly, the head 1 can be large-sized, with its center of gravity being lowered.

Abstract: This invention is to improve cam structure that can maintain precise moving time between a printing plate and a printing pad in a pad printer. Cam disk moving horizontally during the printing process and other cam disk moving vertically along the printing pad were combined to the double side of one cam in this pad printer of the invention. Therefore, the structure was simplified and miniaturized.

Abstract: An electronic thermometer features a high intensity, dual media fever alarm. The thermometer includes a temperature detection module for generating a digital temperature signal and a fever signal. Elements responsive to the temperature and fever signal are provided to display a temperature readout and provide a fever alarm that is both audible by use of a buzzer and visible at the thermometer display. For providing these functions, the thermometer also includes a sound oscillator for generating a buzzer alarm signal, a flash oscillator for generating a display flash signal, an alarm controller responsive to the fever signal for alarm activation, a display module for displaying the a fever indication, a buzzer signal optimizer for enhancing buzzer intensity and an associated buzzer for generating the audible portion of the fever alarm.

Abstract: The assembly/dismantling of the axles and/or the steps or pallets of escalators or moving sidewalks is accomplished by providing between the parallel-extending traction elements a plurality of axles. The axles have flattened zones in the assembly region for the steps or pallets. Eyelet-shaped assembly regions for the steps or pallets have corresponding slots which are fitted onto the axles. The axles are turned at a predetermined angle around their longitudinal axis, relative to the steps or pallets, and at least one connecting element is inserted for securing the axles in the assembly region relative to the steps or pallets.

Abstract: A boot for use with a snowboard having a binding for attachment to the boot. The boot includes a base, a highback, and an upper. The base includes a binding-receiving plate for attaching the boot to the binding on the snowboard. The base also has toe and heel ends. The base is formed with a toecap at the toe end and has a heel counter at the heel end. Tread projects from the bottom of the base for traction when the boot is not attached to the snowboard. The highback extends upwardly from the heel counter of the base. The highback provides aft support to the user. The upper is fixedly attached to the base and is arranged and configured to receive the foot and ankle of the user. The upper has a rearward side adjacent the highback. The upper is more flexible than the base and the highback. A base strap is connected to opposing sides of the base and extends across a portion of the upper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of a product essentially containing amylose from vegetable materials, in particular from peas. To this end, the flour is mixed with an alkaline decomposing agent, and then a separation into a liquid protein phase and a solid phase containing polysaccharide is performed. The solid phase is then re-suspended and subjected to several sifting steps, followed by at least one washing step and subsequently a drying step. From such polysaccharide material, in particular from amylose, any kind of moisture-resistent, flexible, and in particular biodegradable articles can be produced by means of conventional plastics technologies, in particular the injection molding technique. A particular advantage of the present invention resides in the fact that the thermoplastic polysaccharide material, which is produced from renewable raw materials, can also be processed into sheets which in turn can then be worked with conventional plastics techniques.

Abstract: A wall walker toy car has a wheel with a sticky undulating surface. The wheel is mounted on a pivotable bracket which provides a cover for an aperture in a base of the car. For wall-walking mode, the bracket is manually rotated so that the surface is partially exposed to engage a vertical surface. In the configuration shown in the Figure, the surface of the wheel is wholly inside the car and so cannot be contaminated with dust and debris.

Abstract: An apparatus for assessing cardiovascular status of a mammal comprising a system for locally applying a pressure to an artery, capable of restricting blood flow through said artery, a wideband external pulse transducer, having an output, situated to measure acoustic signals proximate to said artery, and a computing device receiving said output for calculating, based on said output, a peripheral vascular impedance value. The systolic and diastolic pressure are determined by an appearance and disappearance of a high frequency signal upon changes in cuff pressure partially occluding arterial blood flow. The arterial pressure waveform is estimated by measuring the wideband acoustic emissions from a non-occluded artery. The peak and trough of the arterial pressure waveform are calibrated with the determined systolic and diastolic pressures.