Abstract: The invention is directed to wastewater treatment and wastewater reuse. A distributed biological treatment system for modification of the sewer biofilm through the mechanism of competitive exclusion by strategic dosing with facultative bacteria is illustrated, in conjunction with a novel membrane biological reactor (MBR)/biological breeding reactor (BBR) package plant, a plurality of which are likewise designed for strategic placement throughout the sewer/collection system infrastructure. The inclusion of the MBR/BBR plants at specific locations within the distribution system provide upstream water reclamation, thereby facilitating more efficient operation of the downstream wastewater treatment plant and providing for water reuse at intermediate points within the distribution network, as well as a means for concentrating the facultative bacteria which has been dosed to various points in the system, which can then be re-inoculated to the system.

Abstract: A foot support system includes a base to receive a sole of a foot, a cuff adapted to attach to a first portion of a leg near a knee of the leg, and a strap extending between the base and the cuff. The strap includes an elastic portion, a proximal segment attachable to the cuff, and a distal segment coupled to the base in proximity to a toe edge of the base. A strap holder may be included in certain embodiments of the invention to provide a relatively conforming fit to a wearer of the system, thereby allowing for a wider range of footwear options. An alternate embodiment of the invention may include a plurality of branches extending from the distal segment of the strap and adapted to fit between adjacent toes of a wearer in order to couple the strap to the base.

Abstract: A foot support system includes a base to receive a sole of a foot, a cuff adapted to attach to a first portion of a leg near a knee of the leg, and a strap extending between the base and the cuff. The strap includes an elastic portion, a proximal segment attachable to the cuff, and a distal segment coupled to the base in proximity to a toe edge of the base. A strap holder may be included in certain embodiments of the invention to provide a relatively conforming fit to a wearer of the system, thereby allowing for a wider range of footwear options. An alternate embodiment of the invention may include a plurality of branches extending from the distal segment of the strap and adapted to fit between adjacent toes of a wearer in order to couple the strap to the base.

Abstract: A desk trophy and decorative paperweight display constructed of a clear plastic parabolic dome(10), whose outer edge ends in a cylindrical shape, which is affixed to a clear plastic three-dimensional trapezoidal shaped base piece(11) via a square bottomed circular groove machined into the smaller horizontal surface in a diameter identical to that of the end diameter of the dome The dome is filled with an allotment of silver colored metal balls(14). A single gold colored metal ball(12)that is larger than the silver metal balls is supported within the most superior portion of the dome by the presence of the silver balls. Two inscribed plaques, one silver colored, one gold colored, are affixed to opposite vertical sides of the trapezoidal base. The number of silver metal balls relates to the number inscribed on the silver plaque with the wording: "Remember . . . Only One Person in .sub.---- #.sub.------ Knows What You Know" The number and size of silver metal balls will vary with the intended use of the trophy.

Abstract: A vehicle accessory assembly is disclosed for mounting on an interior panel, such as on a visor, for example, and includes an accessory devce, such as a vanity mirror assembly, interconnected with the visor or other vehicle panel at a generally fixed location thereon. A preferred laterally sliding accessory door is interconnected with the visor or other interior panel for selective lateral movement between a closed position wherein the accessory device is substantially covered and an open position wherein the accessory device is substantially exposed. Preferably, a switch is provided for electrically energizing a light or other electrical component in response to movement of the accessory door from its closed to its open position, and a manually operable override feature is also preferably provided in the event that the user wishes to disable the switch and prevent such energization in response to the opening movement of the door.

Abstract: A single-lever hydraulic control system for marine applications which controls both engine throttle and the transmission engaged therewith, and which allows for multiple control stations.

Abstract: A transportable body has side plates mounted thereon which are movable between box and seat positions. In the box position, the side plates cooperate with the body to form a box for converting the vehicle to a load carrying vehicle. Also, in this box position, an elongated handle member has one end pivotably connected to the body and extends outwardly therefrom for pulling the vehicle. In the seat position, the side plates cooperate with the body to form a seat for converting the vehicle to a ride-on vehicle. In this seat position, the handle member is coupled to and extends substantially at right angles to the body.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a mechanical release for the comfort mechanism of a safety belt retractor. The release precludes inadvertent lockup of the retractor system when the safety belt is substantially fully extended.

Abstract: An anchor plate is made from a strip of metal of narrow width having a bend in the center, a cylindrical aperture in one end and a D-shaped aperture in the opposite end. The cloth belt has one side folded over the central portion and the other side folded over the folded side portion providing three thicknesses of reduced width which extends through the D-shaped aperture with the end spread out and stitched to the adjacent main body portion of the belt. The end extending beyond the cylindrical aperture has offset areas which interlock with a plate on the floor to limit the angular movement of the anchor plate.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a safety belt retractor and more particularly to a mechanism for locking the spool of a seat belt retractor against rotation. A single pawl is provided with a pair of spaced teeth that sequentially engage complementary teeth on a pair of spool ratchets, respectively, thereby minimizing "bounce" of the pawl relative to the ratchets.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a passenger restraint system for automobiles and the like and, more particularly, to an improved seat belt system. A seat belt is stored on floor and pillar mounted retractors. A tonque is mounted on said belt for acceptance in a complimentary buckle. The floor mounted retractor and buckle are electrically connected so as to control the condition of the retractor. Effort required of a passenger to draw the tongue across his body and couple the tongue into the buckle is minimized due to the use of relatively light springs and the absence of clutches. Moreover, spurious locking of the floor retractor is precluded.

Abstract: An automatic locking seat belt retractor is disclosed. The seat belt is wound on a spring-actuated spool which exerts a constant belt retracting force on the belt while allowing it to be protracted manually off the spool. A mechanism is provided for locking the belt against protraction at any desired degree of extension by locking the spool against unwinding rotation. The locking mechanism operates in response to a limited retracting movement of the spool and consists of a pawl and ratchet normally biased to an engaging position to prevent unwinding rotation of the spool. An indexing finger is attached to the pawl and a grooved plate is attached to the spool. The free end of the indexing finger is in contact with the grooved plate, the grooves thereon indexing the finger to a desired position according to the protracted or retracted condition of the belt. The position of the pawl is controlled relative to the ratchet in accordance with the position of the indexing finger on the grooved plate.

Abstract: This invention relates to seat belt retractors of the type in which the belt is wound on a spring actuated spool which exerts a constant retracting force on the belt while allowing the belt to be manually extended. Means are provided for locking the belt against extension in response to a predetermined inertia force on a vehicle carrying the retractor.

Abstract: A safety belt mechanism of the spring-actuated spool type which includes mechanism for permitting belt protraction and retraction and with which an improved belt position control mechanism is combined to allow a limited protraction of the belt by the user after the belt has reached an initial position of protraction in a secured position against the user to accomplish, first, an easing of the belt pressure on the user and, second, the assumption of a locked position against retraction of the belt in that eased position until the belt is selectively released by the user.

Abstract: A vehicular safety belt retractor has belt locking means including a spool with ratchet end flanges, a pawl biased to disengaged relation with respect to the ratchet flanges, and inertia-responsive means for moving the pawl into engagement to block extension of the belt, which is under normal conditions freely extensible. A resilient bearing permits the pawl to move against a stop on the frame under heavy loading.