Abstract: An apparatus for calculating a golfer's handicap and other statistics for determining such golfer's strengths and weaknesses. The apparatus comprises a portable unit containing software for recording, storing and analyzing pertinent data. A keyboard is disposed on one side of the portable unit for entering data, such keyboard having an alphanumeric keypad and function keys. There is a means disposed in the apparatus for outputting the analyzed data that had been previously inputted into the portable unit. A power means is disposed in the portable unit for providing power to such portable unit.

Abstract: A lift device for loading game animals or other objects, onto the cargo rack of an ATV. The lift device includes a vertical support frame member adapted for attachment to the rear of an ATV. A horizontally extending base support member is pivotally attached at one end thereof to the bottom of the vertical support frame member; a loading platform is pivotally hinged to the opposite end of the horizontally extending base support member. A cable is attached to the base support member and a winch, mounted on the vertical support frame member, moves the cable to move the lift device from a loading position on the ground to a loaded position wherein the game animal is secured by the loading platform on the top of the ATV cargo rack.

Abstract: A lift device for loading game animals or other objects, onto the cargo rack of an ATV. The lift device includes a vertical support frame member adapted for attachment to the rear of an ATV. A horizontally extending base support member is pivotally attached at one end thereof to the bottom of the vertical support frame member; a loading platform is pivotally hinged to the opposite end of the horizontally extending base support member. A cable is attached to the base support member and a winch, mounted on the vertical support frame member, moves the cable to move the lift device from a loading position on the ground to a loaded position wherein the game animal is secured by the loading platform on the top of the ATV cargo rack.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FPTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting famesyl-protein transferase and the famesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: A "fuzzy" associative memory system, and a related method for its use, the system having a large data vector memory for the storage of a large number of vectors having multiple data fields, to be compared with a number of comparison windows defined by upper and lower limits for each data field of the vectors. Output results in the form of match indications are accumulated in an output buffer for output to a host computer, which also initiates the searches. The large data vector memory facilitates window searching and searching for the closest neighbors to a given vector. It also provides a technique for searching large numbers of windows, and for classifying unknown patterns even when pattern classes are irregular in shape.

Abstract: Unguinol is a well-known metabolite of the fungi Aspergillus unguis and Aspergillus nidulans. Unguinol has been found to be an active growth permittant and promotant in animals, in particular, monogastric animals such as chickens. In addition, the fermentation broth also produced the additional known unguinol derivatives of folipastatin and 2-chloro unguinol as well as the novel 4-methyl derivative. All of these compounds are active animal growth permittants. Compositions containing such unguinol derivatives for use as growth permittants and promotants are also disclosed.

Abstract: New antibiotic eicosenoic acids and a method of producing it are described. The acids have been found to have antifungal properties.

Abstract: An antibiotic agent produced by the cultivation of Dictyochaeta simplex is described. The compound has broad antifungal activity and antipneumocystis activity.

Abstract: A consumable tent which is positioned above a metal mold before pouring of the molten metal. The tent is formed of one or more sheets of corrugated stock which angle is downwardly and outwardly of the mold to deflect sand away from the mold interior. The tent defines an opening spanned by a cover which is consumed by the molten metal to allow the metal to reach the mold through the opening.

Abstract: This swing, through a backward and forward motion by the user, serves to provide amusement and excellent exercise for children and adults. Primarily, it consists of a vertical frame, including a handle bar and a foot rest bar for its operation. It also includes a pair of joined and hinged horizontal bars with a pair of seats, and it is supported by ropes. It further includes fasteners for its adjustment in length and height.

Abstract: A push-pull swing having a frame suspended from an elevated vertical support by a first pair of parallel ropes and a second pair of ropes spaced parallel to and vertically outward from the first pair. The frame comprises a vertical member having a plurality of vertically spaced horizontal openings to which is pivotally connected a horizontal member having a plurality of openings spaced inwardly from the outward end and at least one outermost vertical opening disposed near the outward end to receive the second pair of ropes which are secured to the horizontal member. A seat rest is removably and adjustably fastened to the horizontal member to adapt the swing to various sized persons and selectively control the amount of bending by the user to operate said swing. A vertically spaced apart upper and lower cross member extends outwardly equally from each side of the vertical member to receive the first pair of ropes which are secured to the lower cross member.

Abstract: Two spray coatings are successively applied, without an intervening curing step, to coat the inside surface of a shell for a two-piece can. This "wet-on-wet" coating technique utilizes zone spraying, wherein only the sidewall is covered during the first application, with the second coat being applied to all inside surfaces.

Abstract: A passbook handling assembly for positioning a passbook relative to a type carrier in a printer. The handling assembly includes document gripping fingers at the ends of pivoted arms. A servomotor causes the arms to pivot through an arc. The document gripping fingers raise or lower the gripped passbook as the arms move.