Abstract: This invention concerns a medical non-woven fabric containing inorganic oxides complex powder. The inorganic oxides complex powder consists of 80-95% (weight) of TiO.sub.2, 2-10% (weight) of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and 1-10% (weight) of SiO.sub.2. This medical non-woven fabric can improve microcirculation remarkably and has special effect of dephlogistication, detumescence and speeding up healing of wounds. Thus, it is suitable for supplementary treatment of tumefaction, surface wounds and fracture.

Abstract: A water-based, low fat, peanut butter-like product having a pleasing texture and mouth-feel and being shelf stable at room temperatures and a method for producing the same. The peanut butter-like product includes defatted peanut flour, water, a humectant, a soluble salt, a natural gum, at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of corn, malt, rice and potato syrup, a modified food starch, lecithin and conventional peanut butter. The peanut butter-like product has a water activity in the range of 0.80 to 0.85 and has 70 to 95% less fat than conventional peanut butter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a kind of superfine microelemental biochemical mixture and its foamed plastic products. The mixture contains titanium oxide, zirconia, silica, yttrium oxide, cerium oxide, tin dioxide, silver phosphate and other microelements, and has certain impact on human body's micro-circulation. The plastic products comprise the mixture according to the invention and base materials which conventionally are used in preparation for foamed plastics.

Abstract: A tubular fishing rod includes a plurality of multiple helical windings intertwined with a plurality of multiple reverse helical windings and its method of manufacture, whereby the resulting tubular fishing rod has high elasticity, excellent softness and super power control properties.

Abstract: A fishing rod includes an improved fishing rod including a tubular rod and a first plurality of multiple longitudinally extending, helical weavings intertwined with a second plurality of multiple longitudinally extending, helical weavings of a tow or yarn disposed on the tubular rod, the weavings defining a crossing interlocking pattern which provides high elasticity, excellent softness and super power control properties. The present invention is also directed to the method of manufacturing the fishing rod.

Abstract: A hair braiding appliance comprises an elongated handle member which terminates in a comb base. A plurality of spaced fingers or tines extend from the comb base in substantially parallel relation to one another to define a series of hair receiving slots. Each finger or tine increases in thickness as it extends from the comb base to its midregion and then decreases in thickness to terminate in a curved distal end. Hair is woven through the series of slots in a predetermined sequence to form a braid.

Abstract: A liner for a planting pot has a generally tubular body with an upper open end and a lower end with a transverse floor. The body has a plurality of openings in the wall thereof. When plant material is planted in a pot having such a liner, the plant material may be transplanted to a larger pot by removing the liner and plant material from the first pot and planting it in a second, larger pot.

Abstract: The invention relates to the driving mechanism of multi-action doll. The driving mechanism comprises an eccentric roller, a cross-shaped driving component and several driving gears. The cross-shaped driving component has a rectangular hole which accommodates the eccentric roller which moves the cross-shaped driving component back and forth in a linear direction when the roller rotates in the hole. The cross-shaped driving component has racks that mesh with and rotate the driving gears when the driving component is moved by the eccentric roller. Rotation of the gears also rotates shafts on the gears which convey motion to selected portions of a moveable doll.

Abstract: A voice track is recorded on one track of a dual track recording device, typically a tape recorder. On a second track of the recorder an animation signal is recorded characterized by the signal having a frequency at any given time indicative of the then currently desired animation condition. A character is provided having a tape playback unit therein for playing back such pre-recorded dual track tapes, the character having an amplifier and speaker for reproducing the audio information, and a servo motor having a drive system for driving the character mouth elements and eyes with the desired animation, the drive system having a feedback device thereon for providing a feedback signal to the servo motor control. The electronics in the character which is responsive to the animation control signal provided by the playback unit to provide the servo motor drive signal effectively updates the servo motor drive signal on each cycle of the animation control signal received from the playback unit.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell having an alkaline electrolyte and a gelled negative electrode containing zinc powder free from mercury, from cadmium, and from lead, and having 1 ppm to 1000 ppm of an organic stabilization compound selected from: polyfluoride compounds of the ethoxyl fluoroalcohol type; and compounds of the polyethoxyl alcohol and alcoyl sulfide type. The electrode is provided with a nail-shaped cylindrical negative current collector immersed in the gell and passing through a sealing plug and connected to the negative terminal. The current collector is constituted, at least superficially, by a substance selected from: pure zinc, pure cadmium, indium, and gallium; and the nail includes means assembled thereon without melting metal and serving to increase its developed surface area.

Abstract: An electrochemical battery having an alkaline electrolyte and a gelled negative electrode containing zinc powder free from mercury, cadmium, and lead, and 1 ppm to 1000 ppm of at least one organic stabilizer compound selected from polyfluorine compounds of the ethoxyl fluoroalcohol type and compounds of the alcoyl sulfide and polyethoxyl alcohol type, the electrode being provided with a negative current collector immersed in the gell and connected to the negative terminal, wherein the current collector comprises a bundle of conducting fibers which are fixed together at their ends closest to the negative terminal, the fibers having a diameter lying in the range 0.05 mm to 1 mm, and being constituted, at least superficially, by a metal selected from: indium; gallium; cadmium; and pure zinc.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for imbedding digital data and multiple audio (analog) track information in a video signal in a manner compatible with ordinary broadcast TV and transparent to a conventional television receiver is disclosed. The method and apparatus may provide multiple independent audio tracks and a substantial level of interaction with a viewer utilizing special reception equipment, which equipment may be utilized to provide a fully interactive system from signal sources not required to be compatible with convention receivers. The method and apparatus includes the ability of imbedding both analog and digital signals in a video signal, and while advantageous for interactive TV systems, may be used for a multitude of purposes in various video systems.

Abstract: A bicycle lamp device comprises a concave reflector (1), and a light source disposed substantially of the focus of said reflector and constituted by the filament (7) of a bulb (5). Said reflector had at least one window (10) in its surface enabling a secondary beam to be emitted from said source, and the device is characterized by the fact that said reflector further includes at least one secondary mirror (9) fixed to the edge (8) of its inside face, and oriented in such a manner as to send rays from said source through said window (10), thereby increasing the solid angle of said secondary beam.

Abstract: An interactive video controller 10 for selecting between two or more tracks of video data responsive to the input of a player and for displaying the selected video track. The interactive video controller 10 displays and stores the selected track and then displays the stored track in place of the non-selected track.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of stabilizing a primary electrochemical cell which includes at least one reactive anode made of a metal selected from the group constituted by zinc, aluminum, and magnesium, the method consisting in adding a stabilizer to said electrode, the stabilizer concentration lying in the range 0.001% to 1% by weight of electrode metal, and the stabilizer comprising at least one alkyl and polyethoxylalcohol sulfide satisfying the following formula:R--S--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --(O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --).sub.n --OH (1)in which:R is an alkyl radical which may optionally be branched, an aryl radical, or an alkylaryl radical; andn lies in the range 2 to 100.The invention also provides an anode obtained by the above method, and a primary electrochemical cell having an alkaline or a saline electrolyte and including such an anode.

Abstract: A four component part adjustable needle punch is presented with each part in threaded interrelationship. A hollow needle is embedded in a plastic needle housing seated within a guide housing. A cylindrical interior housing is threaded at its front end to the needle housing and thereby controls adjustment of the needle length. A cylindrical exterior housing is threaded at its front end to the guide housing and is used to prevent movement of the needle housing when fully seated.

Abstract: A toy doll which responds with spoken words and/or sentences to the touching of selected portions of the doll by a user and/or voice actuation by the user is described. Specific areas of the doll, such as eyes, ears, nose, etc. are provided with touch switches. When one of the switches is activated, the doll responds with one of two randomly selected sentences related to that part which was touched e.g. "that's my nose", "do you like my nose". In addition, voice actuation is provided by a microphone located within the doll. When the user speaks to the doll, the microphone senses the speech. After the speech has stopped for a fixed period of time (usually one second) the doll responds with a randomly selected sentence. Audio responses are stored via ROM in circuitry within the doll. The vocabulary of the doll can be changed or enlarged with additional ROM's. In order to conserve power, a gravity switch is provided to turn the doll on when the doll is placed in a sitting position or otherwise moved.

Abstract: A process is provided for stabilizing a primary electrochemical generator comprising at least one reactive anode made from a metal chosen from the group comprising zinc, aluminium and magnesium, characterized in that to said electrode is added a percentage of 0.01% to 1% by weight with respect to the metal, of at least one perfluorated organic compound of the ethoxylated fluoroalcohol type. It also relates to an anode obtained by the above mentioned process and a primary electrochemical generator, with alkaline or saline electrolyte, comprising an anode of this type.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pen light having an outer casing, a lamp within the lower end of the casing, battery means within the casing in electrical contact with a first terminal of the lamp, a conductive clip for engaging the battery means toward the upper end of the casing, and a conductive member engaging a second terminal of the lamp and extending into proximity with a free end of the clip so that the free end of the clip can be pushed through a contact opening in the casing into electrical contact with the conductive member to turn on the lamp. The clip is shaped so that it abuts against the upper edge of the contact opening at a point above the free end such that the electrical circuit to the lamp can be closed when pressure is applied to the clip at the free end but cannot be closed when pressure is applied to the clip above the point of contact.

Abstract: A process is provided for stabilizing a primary electrochemical generator comprising at least one reactive anode made from a metal chosen from the group comprising zinc, aluminum and magnesium, characterized in that to said electrode is added a percentage of 0.01% to 1% by weight with respect to the metal, of at least one .[.perfluorated.]. .Iadd.polyfluorated .Iaddend.organic compound of the ethoxylated fluoroalcohol type. It also relates to an anode obtained by the above mentioned process and a primary electrochemical generator, with alkaline or saline electrolyte, comprising an anode of this type.