Abstract: This invention relates to the field of Cyclic Traction Machines for the human back and, in particular, to a self-actuated portable machine for exercising the Cervical Area; and which occupies very little space on a wall above a stool on which the operator sits. The machine incorporates the principal of audio feedback signals to the operator, to monitor and make the operator aware of when he has reached preset pressure limits; and to communicate preselected interval and dwell time settings.An easily attached harness grips the chin and head of the operator. A pair of head grips, located at seat level, are attached to the two ends of a rope cable, which goes up and over and opposing pair of pulleys in the wall mounted unit. There is a center loop around a pulley which lifts a pressure monitoring unit; which contains the electronics for producing audio feedback signals. The monitor unit is connected to the head harness on the operator.

Abstract: A system for providing metallic armor protection for flexible body covers, such as gloves or finger cots, to prevent accidental cutting or piercing of the wearer by sharp instruments, such as scalpels or hypodermic needles.The flexible elastomer material that is used for the protective cover is provided with small closely spaced projections, on which overlapping circular metal discs are impaled. The overlapping metallic discs are free to move over each other to allow total flexibility; and the small round ended elastomer projections provide excellent friction to grasp smooth metallic objects, and transmit the sense of touch.

Abstract: A clear cover to be placed on the skin of the human body to surrond a wound on the skin (14), and to hold fluid (21) in contact with the wound. The cover has a flat, thin, flexible ring (1); the underside of which has an adhesive coating (7) to hold the ring on the body (14). A raised chamber (2) is formed by a thin flexible wall extending up from the ring (1), which has nipples (3) for being pierced by hypodermic needles (16); for filling the chamber (2) with fluid (21), and for venting air out of the chamber when the chamber is receiving fluid.The above fluid containing cover having means to create free ions and an electrical field to enhance healing and regeneration of tissue; including a voltage source (10), a series resistance (11), and a metallic anode (12).

Abstract: A silent, high torque, impulse actuator system for low average power devices. The system incorporates a typical small three pole D.C. motor which has been modified to allow quick electrical conversion, with unipolar switching circuitry, from conventional rotation, to silent magnetic braking at a stop position; and then to a normally OFF condition.The high efficiency of this intermittent drive system is enhanced by the unique combination of being normally off between actuations; the high efficiency of the D.C. motor during start conditions; and the use of a round cam to provide a cosine power stroke that utilizes the inertia of the motor rotor to maximum mechanical advantage.

Abstract: A thermoelectric anti-bacterial ion generator device, which is needle-like in appearance, and fits into root canals of teeth that are undergoing endodontic therapy. The miniature ion generator focuses a field of positive silver ions on the apex of the tooth root, and on the root membrane; which destroys bacteria in the infected area and enhances the regeneration of new bone and tissue. The generator has a small loop at the top, which enables it to be easily removed after the initial treatment period; or it may remain in the root canal when the tooth cavity is filled, to prevent reoccurrence of infection.

Abstract: This invention is in the general field of Rehabilitation Apparatus for the human back and, in particular, it provides a self-help, portable apparatus, which allows the operator to apply intermittant traction to the lower Lombar region of his back. The position of a radius surface in relation to the position of the operators knees, places the Lombar area of his back on an outside circle that is at the peak of the radius surface. The traction force that is created by the weight of the upper Torso of the operator may be lessened by the use of the operators arms, or it may be increased by pulling on an Adjustable Pull Bar.The apparatus may also be used for strengthening exercises for the back muscles, while the spinal column remains under decompression. The invention is designed for quick assembly, and equally quick "knock down" for storage or transporting.

Abstract: A plier-like tool used to grab anchors have a pair of projections which fits into the anchor cavities. A pair of arms are pivotally connected together which provide for rotation of the projections in the same plane near the distal end of each arm. The projections in cross-section are square and uniform over the length of the projections. The projections move together when the arms are squeezed together by the operator.

Abstract: A flexible tube is mounted on top of the drip chamber. The top of the tube is connected to the spike via a one-way ball-type valve. The bottom of the tube is connected to the drip chamber via a duck-bill-type valve inside of the drip chamber. The duck-bill is held closed against head pressure by a metal spring clip acting on the lip. The duck-bill will open when the tube is squeezed and fluid will be injected into the drip chamber.The drip chamber is charged bubble-free by the use of an output tube open to the chamber and joined to the flexible tubing carrying the hypodermic needle. During the initial fill the output tube is positioned above the fluid level and air in the chamber vented via the output tube, the flexible tubing and the hypodermic needle. When the desired level is reached, the output tube is submerged and bubble-free fluid fills the output tube, the flexible tubing, and the hypodermic needle.

Abstract: A suturing needle in combination with an anchor. The anchor is molded from medical grade plastic. The needle is made of surgical grade steel and is formed in an arcuate shape. One end of the needle has a point. The opposite end has an off-set section which is insert-molded with the anchor. The off-set section maintains the anchor and needle together. The body is formed with a pair of square cavities whose axes are coaxial. The cavities receive square projections on a manipulating tool.

Abstract: A method for low trauma suturing: (a) Thin steel needle put into flesh (using a tool) on one side of the wound until anchor fixed to a needle engages flesh. At that time point of needle will protrude. Anchor crimped on the protruding side; (b) Anchors are in ball form with square cavities to accept projections on hand tool; (c) Plier-like tool used to grab anchors has projection which fits into anchor cavities; and (d) dispenser for needle/anchor assembly and dispenser for crimp-on anchor provide for quick removal in sterilized condition.

Abstract: For use in suturing: (a) Thin steel needle put into flesh (using a tool) on one side of the wound until anchor fixed to a needle engages flesh. At that time point of needle will protrude. Anchor crimped on the protruding side; (b) Anchors are in ball form with square cavities to accept projections on hand tool; (c) Plier-like tool used to grab anchors has projection which fits into anchor cavities; (d) dispenser for needle/anchor assembly and dispenser for crimp-on anchor provide for quick removal in sterilized condition.

Abstract: A conventional three pole D.C. motor has a third placed at an acute angle of 60 degrees to one of the normal brushes and positioned to contact the commutator plates. A motor energizing circuit is normally off and is capable of energizing the normal brush and, alternately, the third brush which is displaced 60 degrees from the normal brush. A single intermittent rotation begins with the normal brush being energized, and continues in a conventional manner until a rotation sensor at approximately 300 degrees cuts off the normal brush and energizes the third brush for a specific period, during which time all armature poles are of opposite polarity to the adjacent field poles; which causes the motor to be magnetically braked at the 360 degree full rotation point. At the end of the braking period, all power is removed until the next intermittent cycle.

Abstract: For use in suturing: (a) Thin steel needle put into flesh (using a tool) on one side of the wound until anchor fixed to a needle engages flesh. At that time point of needle will protrude. Anchor crimped on the protruding side; (b) Anchors are in ball form with square cavities to accept projections on hand tool; (c) Plier-like tool used to grab anchors has projection which fits into anchor cavities; (d) dispenser for needle/anchor assembly and dispenser for crimp-on anchor provide for quick removal in sterilized condition.

Abstract: A flexible tube is mounted on top of the drip chamber. The top of the tube is connected to the spike via a one-way ball-type valve. The bottom of the tube is connected to the drip chamber via a duck-bill-type valve inside of the drip chamber. The duck-bill is held closed against head pressure by a metal spring clip acting on the lip. The duck-bill will open when the tube is squeezed and fluid will be injected into the drip chamber.The drip chamber is charged bubble-free by the use of an output tube open to the chamber and joined to the flexible tubing carrying the hypodermic needle. During the initial fill the output tube is positioned above the fluid level and air in the chamber vented via the output tube, the flexible tubing and the hypodermic needle. When the desired level is reached, the output tube is submerged and bubble-free fluid fills the output tube, the flexible tubing, and the hypodermic needle.

Abstract: Method of creating a linear bi-directional impulse motor by employing a permanent magnet and U-shaped high permeability cores disposed and energized so that the respective poles of the cores and the poles of the magnet function and cooperate to move the magnet along an axis in one direction by a pulse applied to wire coils on the cores and to move the magnet in the opposite direction when the coils are de-energized.

Abstract: A light source to project a light beam along an axis to a receiver means intermediate the source and the receiver to cause the light to refract so that the light reaching the receiver is substantially reduced; means to periodically introduce a quantity of liquid into the area where the light is refracted, the liquid changing the amount of refraction whereby the light reaching said receiver is substantially increased; and means to detect each said change in light at said receiver and count same.

Abstract: An escapement device to be disposed between a source of fluid and a receiver of fluid. The device allows fluid to escape from the source and then intermittently takes a fixed, measured quantity of such fluid and transfers that quantity to the receiver. The device is useful in intervenous infusion systems, automatic blood testing equipment, and like equipment where small but highly accurate measures of fluid are needed.

Abstract: For an intervenous infusion system and the like, an escapement device to be disposed between a source of fluid and a receiver of fluid. The device allows fluid to escape from the source and then intermittently takes a fixed, measured quantity of such fluid and transfers that quantity to the receiver.

Abstract: The invention is designed to provide controlled cyclic traction to a person who is seated on a chair next to a vertical member such a door or wall. In use, the machine is mounted in a vertical position and the person being treated sits in a chair with his head near the machine. The machine consists of an electronically controlled motor drive housing which is mounted above two precision rails, on which a moving carriage contains the combination of a pivotally mounted chin band and a contoured neck rest, which, by their configuration, can grip the persons head firmly, while not requiring any straps or fasteners which can not be quickly disconnected. The carriage has a dial adjustment for setting the maximum pressure or traction that may be exerted on the patient; and this pressure limit is not affected by any change of position by the patient.

Abstract: A group of elongated, thin wall, black, PVC tube-like tanks extending horizontally and parallel to one another in an array. The tank ends are connected to fluid inlet and outlet manifolds. Rapid assembly of tanks and manifolds is facilitated by loose joints between tanks and tapered apertures in manifolds receiving tubular inlets and outlets on tanks. Also, the tubular/taper design makes an interference fit and sets up ideal conditions for liquid welding. Each tank has built in protection in the form of retained fluid in the event of failure of the pumping system.