Abstract: A wind power generator includes a flexible sheet or fabric supported under tension within a housing frame which guides an airflow therethrough and across the surfaces of the membrane. As the airflow passes over the surfaces, vortices are created which cause the membrane to vibrate. Energy conversion units are coupled to the membrane to tap the oscillatory motion and convert it into other useful energy forms, e.g., electrical, hydraulic or mechanical. Alternately, the membrane can be formed of a plurality of fabric strips which are connected to the energy conversion unit and are dimensioned in width equal to the pitch of the vortices. The distances between the strips preferably are also equal in dimension to the vortices' pitch.

Abstract: A cushioning material system or construction having at least one module comprising balanced levers and displaceable bearing means, as incorporated in footwear, and such a cushioning material further comprising bearing plates attached to a plurality of said modules which may be made in sheet form for various cushioning purposes.

Abstract: An applicator for pulverizable substances. The applicator comprises, in co-operation, a resilient container for the pulverizable substance, a permeable membrane through which said substance passes and means for maintaining and releasing said substance.

Abstract: A dispenser for use on an agitator-type washing machine is provided. Means are provided for mounting the dispenser on various machines by means of an adapter. The dispenser has a body of generally cylindrical shape which may be mounted on the agitator. The dispenser includes a measuring chamber for containing a volume of liquid such as bleach, soap, etc. Also included are dispensing and timing means for dispensing the liquid in the chamber a predetermined time after the initiation of agitator action. In this manner, liquid is not dispensed until after filling of the machine has occurred. In the first embodiment, the dispensing and timing means includes a double siphon arrangement. In a second embodiment, a single siphon arrangement is used.

Abstract: A contraceptive device in the form of a pessary or cervical cap for attachment to the cervix, comprising a valve mechanism to permit outflow of material from the cervix and prevent inflow of material into the cervix.