Abstract: A variable area meter unit is described which is self-contained to provide a meter tube in an enclosure and facilitate insertion and location of the tube in a standard support frame. The enclosure can be manufactured with a viewing face consisting of a lens to improve readability through single axis magnification. Additionally, a high pressure release panel can form another side of the enclosure to direct any blow-outs in a preferred direction.

Abstract: A dispenser comprising a rectangular housing defining an air inlet chamber between the first partition and the top wall of the housing, a valved air inlet communicating with the air inlet chamber, a second partition defining an air outlet chamber between the second partition and the bottom wall of the housing and a central chamber between the first and second partitions, a valved air outlet communicating with the air outlet chamber, apertures in the first and second partitions for affording air flow from the air inlet chamber, at least one tray member, a support on the end walls for horizontally supporting the tray member in the central chamber and for facilitating at least partial withdrawal of the tray member, a holder on the tray member for removably holding a plurality of relatively thin rectangular envelopes which contain a substance to be dispensed and which are arranged in parallel vertical relation to each other to permit air flow past the envelopes from the air inlet chamber to the air outlet chamber

Abstract: A carrier gas for chromatographic analysis of gaseous samples containing sulfur bearing molecules utilizes a sulfur-containing nucleophile mixed with the inert component of the carrier gas to deactivate sulfur reactive and adsorbtive sites in the analysis system and facilitates accurate analysis of the sample composition.

Abstract: A central source of odor neutralizing vapor fed into a floating or partially suspended distribution network is used to control odors from the surface of odiferous ponds having large surface areas.

Abstract: An injection mold for encapsulating inserts is described having means to apportion mold clamping forces to simultaneously close the parting line of the mold and rigidly clamp an insert within the mold cavity, whereby inserts of various thicknesses can be accommodated.

Abstract: A unitary sample-vent-valve assembly, useful in urological applications, is described. The unitary assembly comprises a sequential arrangement of valve, vent and sampling port to afford a compact unit.

Abstract: A urethral catheterization tray providing a sterile, self-contained catherization package and work area is described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a generally flat envelope or package for controllably dispensing into the atmosphere a liquid substance which is normally liquid and vaporizable under atmospheric temperature and pressure conditions. The package includes two sheets which are made of flexible material permeable to the liquid substance and are peripherally sealed to each other in opposing relation to form a hermetically sealed chamber encapsulating the liquid substance.

Abstract: A container divider is described which is formed from a single blank of foldable sheet material. The divider is adapted to be used with containers for storage of tubular materials which are to be retained in a curved configuration during storage. Additionally, the divider and container assembly provide a dispensing container for unitary dispensation of the tubular articles. The divider can be automatically set up for insertion in the container by a simple folding operation.

Abstract: A valve assembly is described for closure of resilient tubes and protection of the ends of such tubing from contamination when the valve is in its closed position. The valve assembly is fabricated from two trough-like members which are connected by a linkage having bi-stable characteristics to facilitate one-handed operation. The assembly is particularly useful when employed at the end of drainage bag outlet tubes in hospital applications, where the likelihood of contamination of the tube end must be minimized.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dispenser comprising a housing having opposed first and second end walls each having therein respective parts rupturable from the end walls to provide respective first and second apertures, a first valve member mounted on the housing for movement relative to the first end wall between positions operative, when the first end wall is ruptured, to open and close the first aperture, a second valve member mounted on the housing for movement relative to the second end wall between positions operative, when the second end wall is ruptured, to open and close the second aperture, a plurality of spaced legs extending integrally from the first valve member in a direction extending away from the housing and adapted to support the housing in upright position on a supporting surface, to facilitate manual movement of the first valve member, and to afford flow of air between the legs and through the apertures and the housing after rupture of the end walls and when the valve members are in the open posit

Abstract: A device for obtaining a measure of the eccentricity of an object is described and comprises a base support member for an object, a scale on the base extending from a center point of the object, and scale extensions operable to contact the outermost portions of the object.

Abstract: A molding apparatus is described having a body portion with a mold cavity therein and a core means within said cavity having a core follower thereon which is designed to move along the core during the molding operation. Utilization of the core follower permits rapid and accurate formation of multiple lumen tubes, particularly those having arcuate shapes.

Abstract: An absorbent surgical pad, useful after delivery, hysterectomy, or hemorrhoidectomy procedures and having a uniquely-shaped adhesive configuration, is described. There further is described a novel pad pack of such configuration that the adhesive can be removed with minimal danger of inadvertent contamination of the absorbent pad.

Abstract: Tracheostomy tube units are provided with a nonresilient annular ring within the tubing connector wall intermediate a tubing connector ferrule and the distal end of the tubing connector, thereby preventing inadvertent and undesired removal of the ferrule during connection and disconnection of accessory tubing.

Abstract: A patient sanitary care unit comprises a wash basin with opposite handles and a removable emesis basin and soap dish having handles that overlay respective wash basin handles so that all three components can be easily grasped separately or together. The emesis basin is supported by tongues that extend downwardly from its handle through slots in the wash basin handle, and a top flange that overlays a top flange of the wash basin. The soap dish is similarly mounted, but it does not have overlaying flanges and the tongues are provided with fingers that hook under the wash basin handle to provide a cantilever support.