Abstract: An osteoconductive vascularized porous metal implant device and method for implanting the vascularized device are described herein. The vascularized implant device comprises an implant which is porous titanium, tantalum or other metal which is biocompatible with the mammalian body and at least one vascular conduit which connects the porous implant to an animal vasculature, such as a human vascular system.

Abstract: An osteoconductive vascularized porous metal implant device and method for implanting the vascularized device are described herein. The vascularized implant device comprises an implant which is porous titanium, tantalum or other metal which is biocompatible with the mammalian body and at least one vascular conduit which connects the porous implant to an animal vasculature, such as a human vascular system.

Abstract: An osteoconductive vascularized porous metal implant device and method for implanting the vascularized device are described herein. The vascularized implant device comprises an implant which is porous titanium, tantalum or other metal which is biocompatible with the mammalian body and at least one vascular conduit which connects the porous implant to an animal vasculature, such as a human vascular system.

Abstract: An osteoconductive vascularized porous metal implant device and method for implanting the vascularized device are described herein. The vascularized implant device comprises an implant which is porous titanium, tantalum or other metal which is biocompatible with the mammalian body and at least one vascular conduit which connects the porous implant to an animal vasculature, such as a human vascular system.

Abstract: A quick release mounting apparatus and method for mounting a room air conditioner in a window opening that utilizes a quick release mounting which supports the weight of the outdoor portion of the air conditioner in a cantilevered condition and, in the event of an emergency, upon releasing a latch mechanism allows the air conditioner to topple rearwardly from the window opening exterior of the room to provide an escape route through the open window. A safety harness may also be provided that suspends the air conditioner unit a distance above the ground on the exterior of the room after it has been released to prevent it from falling to the ground.

Abstract: A trash receptacle that receives and supports a flexible trash bag liner and sucks the empty flexible liner tight against the interior surfaces of the receptacle in a full open position absent any air pockets or billowing by extracting air trapped between the exterior surface of the liner and the interior surfaces of the receptacle.

Abstract: The invention is the construction of a portable telephone made short enough and flat enough to be conveniently carried upon the person, yet allowing it to be quickly reconfigured into a form that is long enough and contoured enough to be effective and natural to use. The telephone chassis includes a pair of chassis sections which are interconnected by a pivot connection about which the chassis sections are rotated between open or closed positions. The pivot connection defines a pivot axis and a plane of rotation which are oriented in angulated relation with both chassis sections so that the chassis sections define a compact configuration when closed and an ergonomic configuration when rotated to the open position. A manually releasable spring urged locking mechanism is provided to lock the chassis sections against relative rotation at both the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A portable telephone handset construction is provided having a chassis to which is slidably assembled an end closure which is collapsible to a position for protecting a selected portion of said chassis from contact and impact by other objects and to minimize its contamination by dust and other debris. When fully extended the end closure may represent an earpiece or mouthpiece of the handset construction which is capable of angular orientation relative to the chassis so as to assume the normal configuration of the earpiece or mouthpiece of a conventional telephone handset. The end closures are guided during sliding movement relative to the chassis by means of cooperating guide tracks and guide elements. The end closures containing the earpiece and mouthpiece are articulated relative to the chassis by spring members and interrelating mechanical structure.

Abstract: Improved construction for the dehydration sections of pulse jet combustors for the drying of particulate materials including provisions for maintaining the surface of the downstream end thereof at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Pulse combustor apparatus for the drying of particulate materials having the combustion chamber and the exhaust system components disposed on a common longitudinal axis and wherein backflow gas flowing through an adjacent augmenter duct is directed into encircling relation with the downstream exhaust system components to control the temperature conditions therewithin.

Abstract: Improved longitudinal axis feed system for the dehydration section of pulse jet combustion apparatus used for the drying of particulate materials.

Abstract: Improved dehydration section construction for pulse jet combustion apparatus for the drying of particulate materials that includes vibratable finger like sections at the downstream end thereof to minimize particle accumulationthereon.

Abstract: Pulse combustion apparatus for the drying of particulate material having the combustion chamber and the exhaust system components that direct the exhaust gas into a settling and collection chamber disposed on a common longitudinal axis and wherein the volume of back flow gas flowing through an adjacent augmenter duct is utilized to control the dew point within the settling and collection chamber.

Abstract: Improved dehydration section construction for pulse jet combustion apparatus for the drying of particulate materials that includes a plurality of exhaust flow disturbing rings on the confining walls thereof.

Abstract: A plurality of picture frames (A) are interconnected with connecting segments (B) to form a collage. Each frame includes a transparent display region (10) which may be circular, hexagonal, rectangular, or the like, behind which pictures are mounted. A border (12) surrounds the display region and defines a plurality of male connector segments (20) and a plurality of interengaging female connector segments (22). Each male connector segment includes a rearward projecting rib (24) and an angled slot (26). Each female connector portion includes a forward projecting rib (28) and a forward facing slot (30). The male connector rib is snap fit in the female connector slot and the female rib is slidably received and cammed into continued engagement by the sloping male connector slot. A foam backing card (16) holds the picture against the display region and provides apertures (60, 62, 64, 66) for receiving a nail or other hanger.