Abstract: A tube and stylet assembly for the controlled deflection of the tube is shown. The stylet is received in the lumen of the tube. The stylet includes a first filament having proximal and distal ends and a second filament having proximal and distal ends wherein the proximal and distal ends of the second filament are joined to the first filament such that a surface of the second filament abuts a surface of the first filament. Deflection of the first and second filaments along a plane substantially perpendicular to the abutting surfaces of the first and second filaments necessarily results in a corresponding, opposite deflection of the first and second filaments a spaced distance from the first deflection point. Therefore, a user can control deflection of one portion of the tube and stylet through manipulation of a second portion of the tube and stylet. This structure is particularly useful in inserting a gastric tube either nasally or orally.

Abstract: A photographic element having a support, a light-sensitive layer and a protective overcoat layer, at least one layer comprising a hydrophilic colloid containing colloidal core-shell latex particles, the core being a hydrophobic polymer and the shell comprising greater than 10 and less than 90 mole percent of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a carboxylic acid group.

Abstract: A pollen protection device comprising a holder and an elastic band for retaining the holder on the face of the user so as to enclose the eyes and nose. The holder is comprised of upper and lower flange walls in which are mounted filter members having a mesh size to pass air but not pollen, with additional filters being positioned between the walls at the sides thereof. Also mounted between the flange walls at the front is a viewing lens. A protective cloth impermeable to pollen can be secured to the lower flange wall and extends downwardly over the mouth and around the neck of the user to permit inhalation through the mouth.

Abstract: The interior surfaces of gun barrels are protected from wear and corrosion y applying a laminar additive of an organic compound to a gun propellant in such a manner that the heat generated by firing of the gun causes the compound to decompose thereby evolving gaseous products which buffer said interior surfaces from the corrosive and wearing effects of the combustion products of the propellant.