Abstract: A pressure injection syringe with an actuator that includes a plunger for pressurizing viscous fluid material within a chamber. The plunger distal tip includes a high pressure seal defined by a seal member within a seal seat. The high pressure seal is viscoselective to permit air passage therepast for aspiration, and to prohibit viscous material passage therepast during actuation of the actuator wherein high pressure is applied to the material within the chamber. The viscoselective seal may be defined for example by small axial openings in the seal seat that permit aspiration of air therepast during initial plunger insertion into the chamber, but fluid escape is prohibited by the seal member when the seal member is pressed firmly against a collar of the plunger proximally adjacent the seal seat by initial engagement of the seal member with the viscous material, thus completely sealing the chamber at the proximal end thereof.

Abstract: An athletic shoe cleaning device includes cleaning teeth affixed to a handle. Pairs or opposed cleaning teeth are provided which have a first section and a second section joined by an angle suitable for cleaning golf shoe spikes having multiple nubs or flanges. The cleaning teeth are especially suited for removing debris from circular or softer type golf spikes.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A dilator (10) for creating tracheostomies in one pass. Dilator (10) includes a generally linear shaft (12) extending from a proximal end (14) and beginning at a distance therefrom, gradually and continuously through a curved distal portion (16) of continuously decreasing diameter (from about 38 french) to a distal tip portion (18) of small diameter of about 12 french at distal end (20). The outer surface of the insertable portion is treated or hydrophilically coated to minimize friction, and the gradual taper gradually widens the tracheal entrance opening (44) between tracheal rings (46,48) with minimal trauma. The wall thickness gradually decreases from the linear shaft (12) to the soft distal tip portion (18). The continuing curve of the distal portion (16) enables the increasingly longer inserted portion of the dilator to remain situated in the trachea (50) during insertion and for the distal tip portion to clear the posterior tracheal wall.

Abstract: A mobile prepressurized fluid storage tank is disclosed where the compressed air, completely separated from the fluid by a flexible diaphragm, dispenses the fluid under pressure, e.g., into an engine. The prepressurized diaphragm-type fluid storage tank is initially charged with a gas on one side of the diaphragm. A connector on the other end of the tank is connected to the fluid pumping system. Fluid is pumped into the tank until a predetermined pressure is reached and then the fill valve is shut off. A second connection attached to a bottom system connection has a hose. At the end of the hose there is a fluid shut off valve. Dispensing of the fluid takes place through the fluid shut off valve. The prepressurized fluid storage tank is mounted on a frame that contains wheels for mobility.

Abstract: A plate liner detachably engageable onto a microarray plate (or underdrain plate component thereof), suited for preventing or confining pendant drop formation. It is provided either as a stand-alone item, or—preferably—in kit form, within a sanitary package, together with other pre-matched microarray filtration components.

Abstract: The present invention provides an underdrain having an improved spout. The underdrain has particular utility in the construction of both single-well and microarray filtration devices. In a principal embodiment, the underdrain is characterized by its incorporation of a straight-walled, roughly-textured spout, the spout being provided with microhole(s) at a terminal end thereof for the discharge of fluid conducted through the underdrain. An array comprising several of such underdrains can be mated with a corresponding array of wells, with separation material (e.g., membrane material) provided therebetween. The resultant microarray filtration device can be used for conducting several fluid assays contemporaneously with, for example, good “pendant drop” control and low “cross-talk”.

Abstract: A mobile prepressurized fluid storage tank is disclosed where the compressed air, completely separated from the fluid by a flexible diaphragm, dispenses the fluid under pressure, e.g., into an engine. The prepressurized diaphragm-type fluid storage tank is initially charged with a gas on one side of the diaphragm. A connector on the other end of the tank is connected to the fluid pumping system. Fluid is pumped into the tank until a predetermined pressure is reached and then the fill valve is shut off. A second connection attached to a bottom system connection has a hose. At the end of the hose there is a fluid shut off valve. Dispensing of the fluid takes place through the fluid shut off valve. The prepressurized fluid storage tank is mounted on a frame that contains wheels for mobility.

Abstract: A simple, golf swing training device and method of training which provides a lightweight, completely portable device for teaching and practicing a proper golf swing, and more particularly to a golf swing practice device and method to train a golfer to rotate his body throughout the golf swing and thereby train the body to know the feel of a correct golf swing by air swinging. The device comprises a rod of predetermined length and diameter having a distal end and a proximal end; a utility belt attached to the proximal end of the rod for positioning the rod on a golfer; a club receptacle attached to the distal end of the rod for receiving a golf club shaft, wherein the golf swing training device facilitates the training of the golfers body to know the feel of a correct golf swing.

Abstract: A simple, golf swing training device and method of training which provides a lightweight, completely portable device for teaching and practicing a proper golf swing, and more particularly to a golf swing practice device and method to train a golfer to rotate his body throughout the golf swing and thereby train the body to know the feel of a correct golf swing by air swinging. The device comprises a rod of predetermined length and diameter having a distal end and a proximal end; a utility belt attached to the proximal end of the rod for positioning the rod on a golfer; a club receptacle attached to the distal end of the rod for receiving a golf club shaft, wherein the golf swing training device facilitates the training of the golfers body to know the feel of a correct golf swing.

Abstract: A simple, lightweight, portable golf swing training device to fix the rear knee of a golfer in the correct position at setup and to restrict its lateral movement away from the target during backswing, with no interference of the forward movement of the knee, hips or body during the downswing, impact or follow through. The device comprises a base unit with a vertical rod, which has a height that extends at least to the rear knee, affixed thereto. A golfer uses the device by positioning his rear foot on the base rearwardly of the vertical rod and his rear knee forwardly of the vertical rod. By restricting the knee's freedom to over rotate or slide laterally away from the target or collapse away from the target line; the golfer's hips are prevented from either over rotating and/or sliding laterally away from the target. A video camera may be used to videotape a golfer before and during the use of the golf swing training device to compare knee positions.

Abstract: A universal elastomeric compound whose improved features display excellent permeability while simultaneously having above average chlorine compatibility. This improved elastomeric compound comprises a measured quantity of a terpolymer of ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene copolymer (i.e. EPDM, e.g. ROYALENE 3180), chlorinated Isobutylene (e.g. Chlorobutyl 1066), furnace or carbon black (e.g., N-550 Black), paraffinic oil (e.g., Sunpar 150 Oil), organofunctional magnesium silicate (e.g., Mistron CB), magnesium oxide (e.g., Maglite D Bar), zinc oxide, stearic acid, tetramethylthiuram disulfide (e.g., TUEX), zinc thiophosphate (e.g., ROYALAC 136), and treated sulfur (e.g., Spider Sulfur). Adding a specified quantity of said ROYALAC 136, TUEX, and Spider Sulfur to the EPDM/butyl compound imparts low taste and odor to water. Additionally, adding a specified quantity of said Mistron CB to ROYALENE 3180 and Chlorobutyl 1066, provides for an elastomeric compound having excellent resistance to chloramines.

Abstract: Expansion tanks having a pair of hollow body members. Each hollow body member has an end wall and a tubular side wall having an end portion. The end portions of the side walls are in end to end relation. There is a continuous retaining ring having a first peripheral portion and a second peripheral portion. The end portions of the side walls are united to the first peripheral portion so as to form a tank. The second peripheral portion is located interior to the first peripheral portion. There is also a flexible diaphragm in and spanning the tank and having a peripheral portion in peripheral engagement with the end portion of the side wall of one of the hollow body members. The second peripheral portion of the retaining ring engages and compressingly holds the peripheral portion of the diaphragm in peripheral engagement with the side wall.

Abstract: A non-refillable valve for a pressure container which includes a housing with a central passageway, which has a lower portion that is narrower than its middle portion which in turn is narrower than its upper portion. A side port is present in the lower region of the middle portion and an outlet nozzle is attached to the side port. The lower end of the housing is adapted to sealingly engage the pressure to provide communication therebetween. The valve stem is rotatably positioned in the upper portion of the central passageway. The internal end of the valve stem extends into the middle portion of the central passageway and has a longitudinal central bore present part way through the body portion. A resilient valve sealing member has a body portion and an upper flange that extends upwardly and outwardly from the body. A vertical post is positioned in the middle of the top surface of the upper flange and slidingly and rotatably engages the central bore on the bottom of the valve stem.

Abstract: Factors isolated from omental extracts are used to promote bone healing, for example in fractures in mammals.

Abstract: Piercing surge regulator valve for use with a liquid-carrying member. There is a valve body adapted to be connected to the fluid-carrying member in a sealing manner. The valve body comprises a housing and a housing fitting inside of the housing, the housing and housing fitting being movable in relation to each other. There is a bore in the valve body. There is also a container containing a flexible diaphragm therein so as to divide the container into two chambers, one chamber adapted to contain pressurized gas and the other chamber adapted to contain pressurized liquid, the container having a hole whereby the pressurized-liquid chamber communicates with the bore. A piercing element is present in the bore and has a passage therethrough. The housing fitting engages the piercing element, movement of the housing fitting inwardly in relation to the housing causing the piercing element to move in the direction toward the liquid-carrying member.

Abstract: A flexible diaphragm/liner located in a tank connected to a liquid system. The bottom opening in the flexible diaphragm/liner is mounted in a hole in the bottom of the tank. The rigid tank is connected to a system to permit materials, like water, etc., to pass into and out of the interior of the flexible diaphragm/liner depending upon the operating needs of the system. The diaphragm/liner has an upper portion which is adapted to flex into or out of its lower portion in a predictable fashion, under pressure changes. A compressible gas is used in the upper portion of the tank.

Abstract: A gas-liquid vortex separator-eliminator which is adapted to be connected in a closed liquid circulating system having supply and return lines including a circulating pump connected therein for circulating liquid in the circulating system. The upright main body of the devise has an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The upper chamber and lower chambers are separated by a horizontal wall that has a gas discharge port in the center thereof. The inlet has a longitudinal axis which is generally perpendicular to the vertical axis of the upright main body. The inlet has a short pipe leg connected to the upper portion of lower chamber. The outlet has a longitudinal axis which is generally perpendicular to the vertical axis of the main body and which is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the inlet. The outlet is positioned in the lower portion of the chamber.

Abstract: Closed liquid circulating systems, which have supply and return lines and a circulating pump, have a problem when gas present in the circulating liquid. A device for removing the gas by insertion in the system includes an upright main body which has an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The separating horizontal wall has a gas discharge port in the center thereof. The horizontal inlet has an integral diffuser positioned immediately inside of the lower chamber. The integral diffuser is affixed at horizontal and vertical angles to the horizontal axis of the inlet. The horizontal outlet has a vertical pipe leg positioned inside of the lower chamber so that the lower segment thereof is positioned in the lower portion of the lower chamber and that the vertical axis of the lower segment of the vertical pipe leg is aligned in the vertical axis of the upright main body. A gas vent-eliminator is positioned within the upper chamber.