Abstract: A system for adapting a hat of the type which is originally provided with only a permanent sweat band, so that the hat can receive a removable, washable, and reusable sweat band. Hats may also be manufactured with the system in place.

Abstract: A fluid pressure actuated steam depressurization valve for nuclear reactor service. The valve is maintained closed retaining steam pressure within the system by the application of fluid pressure from an external source and control, and upon release of the applied fluid pressure steam pressure within the nuclear reactor system is vented to depressurize the system.

Abstract: A control system for a laser catheter device wherein the control system is provided with means for determining the intensity of laser beam energy at two points, one of which is at the distal tip end thereof, and with the other being interposed along a transmitting column remote from both the source of laser beam energy and the distal tip. A beam splitter means(dichroic filter) is provided for diverting a first portion of the laser beam energy onto a first detector means. Energy passing through the beam splitter is ultimately directed onto a fluorescent member or device disposed adjacent the distal tip, with the fluorescent member or means being capable of emitting or generating radiant energy at a wavelength significantly different from that of the incident laser beam energy. The radiant energy generated by the fluorescent means is directed onto a second surface of the beam splitter means, and ultimately onto a second detector means.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of gauging the "saddle" of a container finish in which a test rig supports a bottle or container at an elevated position so the container can be rotated about the axis of its finish. The container is threaded into a finish ring. The finish ring is accurately supported for rotation in a horizontal plane with the feeler of an indicator engaging the top rim of the container during rotation. 360.degree. rotation in both directions gives maximum and minimum readings that are registered and used to determine the differential or saddle of the container.

Abstract: A multi-lumen laser enhanced transluminal angioplasy catheter apparatus provided with a balloon or expandable member which is coupled to a catheter connecting manifold member providing a plurality of inlet ports for handling and delivering procedure-dependent materials. A laser fiber advance unit, in turn, controllably advances and couples the lasing fiber between the catheter manifold and a laser control unit. The fiber advance unit provides interlock means preventing actuation or operation of the control unit, unless and until the tip of the laser beam transmitting fiber extends beyond the distal end of the catheter, and means are provided for controlling the insertion extent of advancement of the laser fiber and its transmitting tip into the body of the catheter.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of applying a preformed conical heat-shrinkable plastic label to a container as disclosed to provide a tamper-resistant cover, the label being applied by a transfer arm and head that rapidly supplies labels to the containers with a woodpecker-like action. There is also disclosed the novel container and cover therefor--the conical label being efficiently applied to the container and easily heat shrunk thereon.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of applying a preformed conical heat-shrinkable plastic label to a container is disclosed to provide a tamper resistant cover, the label being applied by a transfer arm and head that rapidly supplies labels to the containers with a woodpecker-like action. There is also disclosed the novel container and cover therefore, the conical label being efficiently applied to the container and easily heat shrunk thereon.

Abstract: A tool both attaches and seals a lead to an body implantable device such as a heart pacemaker, an insulin pump, or the like. The tool includes a handle portion and a first wrench and preferably a second wrench, with each wrench being attached to the handle portion on opposite ends thereof. The first wrench extends first through a cap and then a sealing member, the sealing member preferably made of a silicone rubber. The cap is frictionally held on the first wrench preferably by a cylindrical member circumferentially engaging the cap and fixedly attached to the handle portion. A set screw is preferably detachably attached at the end of the first wrench adjacent the sealing member. To attach the lead to the device, the set screw is threadably inserted into a bore in the device positioned at a substantially right angle to a portion of the lead, and clamps the terminal pin against an inside surface of a terminal block in the device.