Abstract: A fluid filled applicator conformed to position a source of electromagnetic radiation adjacent a portion of human anatomy to interpose a fluid of known characteristics between the source and the adjacent tissue includes in its first form a generally resilient envelope rendered conformable to the body surface to which it is applied by adjusting the internal pressure therein. In an alternative form the fluid is confined to a selected depth of a vertical container and the limb or body part is then immersed therein while contained in a flexible sheath. The source may then be applied to any selected exterior portion of the container.

Abstract: A treatment method for inducing electrically charged alignment changes in biological tissue by placing a generally flat translucent cavity containing a volume of gas that includes water vapor, carbon dioxide and other similarly common molecules adjacent the tissue and thereafter producing a charge at one surface of the cavity by a sequence of pulses of electrical charge each of a potential sufficient to excite the common molecules to a higher state. A planar magnetic coil aligned generally parallel to the plane of the cavity is then electrically excited by a second pulse sequence to polarize the clockwise electromagnetic emissions associated with the changes in the excitation states.

Abstract: Apparatus for inducing electrically charged alignment changes in biological tissue includes a generally flat translucent cavity containing a volume of gas that includes water vapor, carbon dioxide and other similarly common molecules that is charged along one surface by a sequence of pulses of electrical charge each of a potential sufficient to excite the common molecules to a higher state. The opposite side of the cavity is then conformed for intimate contact with the skin of a person, thus communicating the right hand spin electromagnetic pulses associated with each excitation level change into the tissue. A pulsed coil is then provided in an alignment generally parallel to the plane of the cavity to polarize the clockwise electromagnetic emissions associated with the changes in the excitation states.

Abstract: Apparatus for inducing electrically charged alignment changes in biological tissue includes a generally flat translucent cavity containing a volume of gas that includes water vapor, carbon dioxide and other similarly common molecules that is charged along one surface by a sequence of pulses of electrical charge each of a potential sufficient to excite the common molecules to a higher state. The opposite side of the cavity is then conformed for intimate contact with the skin of a person, thus communicating the electromagnetic pulses associated with each excitation level change into the tissue.

Abstract: A plasma tube is provided in which water vapor, carbon dioxide, molecular nitrogen and a simple hydrocarbon are excited to ionization to emit electromagnetic frequency spectra for exciting electron orbitals of biological tissue. The anode end of the tube is shielded by a cylindrical shield electrically connected to the anode, while a reflector and a transversely polarized magnetic piece direct the spectral emissions adjacent the cathode towards the skin of a person. The tube is pulsed to ionization in a pulse waveform that comprises the frequency domain of biological electrochemistry. In this manner the molecular architecture of a cell is excited to promote the cell growth process.

Abstract: A turbocompressor assembly includes a first rotor stage mounted on a rotary shaft and including circular rows of impeller blades on one surface thereof separated by radial gaps in which opposed blade rows on a second rotor stage are received. The two rotor stages are geared for counter-rotation and at least one of the rotors is perforated proximate its center to allow air to be drawn between the opposed surfaces thereof, where its passage over the impeller blades develops useful torque. The opposed rotor surfaces are convolved to define a radially decreasing separation to an annular combustion cavity, and thereafter increasing with radius. Thus a radial compressor and a turbine function are developed by the respective blade rows on either side of the combustion cavity. The combustion cavity may be formed in one of the rotors, or may be shared between the rotors as a communicating common annular chamber.

Abstract: An opposed piston internal combustion engine includes a rotary shaft provided with a first and second swash plate, each inlined relative the axis of the shaft at equal but opposite inclinations. The shaft is mounted for rotation in a frame on which at least one cylinder is fixed in parallel alignment. A first set of pistons on the ends of a tubular post is fitted in the cylinder with a central rod extending coaxially through the post and the first piston set. A second set of pistons is then fixed to the ends of the rod. Both the rod and the post engage the respective swash plate peripheries, and are thus reciprocated in opposition as the shaft is turned. In this manner the gas mixture between the piston sets at one end is compressed while the mixture at the other end is ignited.

Abstract: A counterbalanced, long stroke pumping system provided with a composite material lifting string is conformed for optimum separation between the frequency spectra entailed in the pump drive and the fundamental resonances of the string. This separation allows for an expanded control bandpass within which an adaptive control system may be rendered operative to adjust stroke mechanics to meet pump-off conditions or other pumping anomalies.

Abstract: A microprocessor based control system for establishing the optimum points of motor turn on and turn off for an oscillatory pumping system. The power to the motor is disabled at a point calculated to return the maximum stored mechanical energy to the system after turn-around. The motor is restarted at either a predetermined motor speed which may be different in the up and down stroke directions, or when the speed peaks. Safeguards are also provided under control of the microprocessor for disabling pump operation in the event of pump overtravel, overload or pump off. The control permits dynamic changes to the operating parameters of the pumping system in order to optimize the power required by the motor over a wide range of operating conditions.

Abstract: Set out herein is a seal arrangement for sealing an oil well rod string below ground surface. More specifically a polished cylinder is inserted into the casing of an oil well and is supported at the well head by a flange radially extending from the upper end thereof. Received in the cylinder is a piston assembly connected at the upper surface to a flexible string or chain articulated by a pump and supporting at the lower surface a polished rod sealably extending through a lower seal fitting received in the bottom end of the polished cylinder. The cavity formed between the piston and the polished cylinder is aspirated into the well casing through a one-way check valve on the upward stroke of the piston and any oil residue that may pass through the lower sealing assembly is forced back into the well casing by another check valve opened during the downward piston stroke.

Abstract: An oscillatory pumping system of the type having sheave chains wound in opposing directions over a mandrel, one sheave chain connecting to a rod string of a well and another supporting a counterbalance, is improved to include both rate and position sensors which, through a logic system control the application and reversal of power. The system is further improved by selection of geometry and in engagement features such that upon full playout of either chain the time of stroke reversal is shortened. This counterbalanced pumping system may be pivotally mounted on a tower thus allowing for installation of pump seals above ground.

Abstract: Set out herein is a seal arrangement for sealing an oil well rod string below ground surface. More specifically a polished cylinder is inserted into the casing of an oil well and is supported at the well head by a flange radially extending from the upper end thereof. Received in the cylinder is a piston assembly connected at the upper surface to a flexible string or chain articulated by a pump and supporting at the lower surface a polished rod sealably extending through a lower seal fitting received in the bottom end of the polished cylinder. The cavity formed between the piston and the polished cylinder is asperated through a one-way check valve on the upward stroke of the piston and any oil residue that may pass through the lower sealing assembly is forced back into the well casing by another check valve opened during the downward piston stroke.

Abstract: The present disclosure sets out an improvement in counterbalanced pumping systems of the type described in my prior application Ser. No. 824,346 filed Aug. 15, 1977 wherein two mandrels are mounted on a common shaft which also is geared through a planetary gearing system to a drive motor. The mandrels play out, in opposing directions two spirally stacked sheave chains, one going to a well bore to support the pumping assembly therein, and the other being extended into a counterbalance pit to support a counterbalancing weight at the end thereof. The stacked mandrels are enclosed in a common housing which also includes the necessary turning rollers for directing the sheave chains into the respective bores, one end of the housing being attachable directly to the exposed end of the well pipe while the other end of the housing being supported on top of the counterbalance pit liner. The housing may thus form a leak-proof enclosure in which sufficient oil may be stored to lubricate the sheave chains and the mandrels.

Abstract: 1. In a torpedo control system the combination comprising: a tuned transdr element for projecting compressional waves of a substantially fixed frequency and having an amplitude-modulated output signal; first means for receiving said amplitude-modulated output signal and having an output signal proportional to fluctuations of transducer impedance; and second means controlled by said first means for guiding the torpedo in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an attachment adapted to be engaged to the power head of a chain saw, said attachment including chain reduction to drive a shaft terminating in a tapered screw. The shaft itself is provided with spline cuts along the longitudinal exterior thereof on which yet another tapered frustum is engaged. The frustum is biased away from the end screw by a return spring, the tapered screw being cut with a low pitch thread on the exterior thereof while the frustom being provided with a substantially higher pitched exterior threading. Formed adjacent the shaft is a torque reaction wedge extending proximate the tapered screw, the wedge being insertable into the split formed by the screw to oppose any torsion generated thereby.

Abstract: A variable speed gearless traction transmission particularly adapted for both power and manually operated vehicles, and when used on a power vehicle a continuous torque/speed take-off is provided that permits the engine to operate within a narrow range of speed and still provide a wide range of power and acceleration. The operation of the engine within such a narrow range not only reduces fuel consumption but also polluting emissions.

Abstract: An eccentric balancing system for assisting the reciprocal motion of a well pump which includes a first mandrel having wound thereabout a first sheave chain, the wind up of the first sheave chain being arranged for stacked alignment. A second mandrel, mounted for rotation with the first mandrel, is wound in the opposite direction to store in stacked arrangement a second sheave chain which may be either connected to a counter balancing weight or which may be deployed to articulate a second well pump. In the event that the second mandrel is utilized to articulate a second well pump a third mandrel may be utilized for counterbalancing any inequalities between the two well bores. It is intended to include a switching circuit, which according to the playout of the sheave chains engages an electric motor to augment the losses attendant with pumping fluid and the friction losses in each bore.

Abstract: A horizontally exposed pumping unit including a hollow base structure containing a volume of hydraulic fluid and compressed air, the base structure supporting a horizontally aligned reciprocating piston assembly deployed for horizontal translation along a support track formed thereon. The piston assembly terminates at the free end in a roller attached to the cylinder structure, the piston rod in turn being secured to yet another fixed roller. A sheave chain connected to the cylinder exterior passes around the rollers to be played out along the track, the chain being turned around the translating roller to a guide roller deployed above an oil well. The articulation of the piston assembly is achieved by way of an electrically driven hydraulic pump communicating between the hollow base structure and the cylinder. Two reversing switches are deployed within the track to change the direction of the hydraulic pump according to the stroke position of the piston assembly.

Abstract: A spring washer engaged transmission wherein a plurality of planetary discs are conformed to provide two opposed conical surfaces, the axis of rotation of each disc including the apex of the cone. The planetary discs are received between a first set of two dished washers forming a sun and a second set of similarly shaped washers forming an exterior peripheral ring. Each disc is mounted for rotation on a corresponding pin, the pins being received in cam grooves formed in the driving plate in a first embodiment and being mounted for eccentric rotation in the second embodiment. A centrifugal bob weight attached to each pin in the second embodiment controls the eccentric alignment of the pin thus controlling the displacement of the disc relative the first and second set of dished washers.

Abstract: Apparatus for splitting logs adapted for use with a power head of a chain saw comprising a screw jack mounted for rotation on the interior of a support channel, the input end of the screw jack being connected through a plurality of reduction gears to a drive sprocket. The screw jack itself is in turn threadably engaged to a travelling axe head conformed for sliding translation within the support channel. A part of the axe head is shaped as a wedge projecting beyond the confines of the channel to advance therealong towards a V-shaped stop bracket. An eliptical cam is mounted for rotation in the thick end of the wedge to be articulated from its narrow alignment to a broad alignment by an articulating lever disposed to advance against one of the legs of the V-shaped stop bracket. As the eliptical cam is thus rotated, expanding the lateral dimension of the axe, separation of the split is achieved.