Abstract: The invention is a composition of matter used in the making of raised characters for use in signs, and a method of manufacturing raised characters made from the composition. The matter is a polymerizable composition comprising a silicone rubber compound, and about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a silica filler based on the weight of the polymerizable composition. Moreover, the composition of matter is a curable composition comprising a vinyl resin selected from a vinyl plastisol or vinyl organosol, and about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a silica filler based on the weight of curable composition. The invention also includes a method of manufacturing raised characters for use in signs comprising machining the characters from a partially cured polymerizable material.

Abstract: The invention is a composition of matter used in the making of raised characters for use in signs, and a method of manufacturing raised characters made from the composition. The matter is a polymerizable composition comprising a silicone rubber compound, and about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a silica filler based on the weight of the polymerizable composition. Moreover, the composition of matter is a curable composition comprising a vinyl resin selected from a vinyl plastisol or vinyl organosol, and about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a silica filler based on the weight of curable composition. The composition of matter may be a silicone rubber compound. The invention also includes a method of manufacturing raised characters for use in signs comprising machining the characters from a partially cured polymerizable material.

Abstract: An apparatus for manually embossing a Braille label, comprising a work platform, means for securing a label to be embossed to the platform, an embossing lever movably secured to the platform, the lever having an embossing pin extending therefrom, wherein the lever is operatively arranged to be moved to cause the pin to emboss the label; and, means for precisely positioning the embossing pin above the label.

Abstract: An apparatus for the elimination of ethanol formed during the baking of yeast based products, such as bread, from the exhaust of a baking oven is provided. The apparatus includes a system of destroying the ethanol via thermal or catalytic incineration that uses the heat source already necessary for the baking of the yeast based products.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for counting particles/cells within a counting box of precisely known volume that is completely inside a transparent section or sample. The box has a chosen height with defined upper and lower limits and appropriately selected width and depth dimensions. It resides completely within the sample and has no surface in common with an exterior surface of the sample. The system includes a compound light microscope that has a depth of focus which is small in relation to the thickness dimension of the counting box. The microscope includes adjustment means for moving the focal plane through a range which is greater than the height of the counting box. Display means are provided which show the portion of the sample that is within the depth of focus and user-operated means is provided to enable the user to mark the cells so displayed.

Abstract: Each cell of a static latch implemented in MOS transistor circuitry includes an MOS transistor configured to operate a depletion mode and operably coupled to communicate an output node of the cell to an input node of the cell in absence of a control signal, to effect the latching operation. Presence of the control signal allows data to be efficiently written to the cell by enabling a transfer gate to establish a communication path for the data to the input node of the cell, while at the same time disabling the MOS transistor to terminate communication of the output node of the cell to its input node during the write operation.

Abstract: This invention provides an oven to produce a desired baking effect while simultaneously providing the bread with a desirable brown coloration in both its top and bottom surfaces. A unique feature of this oven is the provision of a top radiant refractory arch wall and top flame heating to effect a desired radiance to the refractory arch surface, and also to simultaneously produce a desired radiance to a horizontally disposed radiant plate suitably disposed above the bread travelling continuously there beneath. The oven of this invention provides for substantially flash baking of relatively thin bread discs with a suitable crust formation and coloration of both its top and bottom surfaces. This oven provides also a novel method of baking relatively thin bread material.

Abstract: A revolver includes a mechanism for automatically cocking the hammer and indexing the cylinder after each shot by utilizing gas pressure generated after cartridge ignition. The barrel includes a gas cylinder open at the rearward end and extending forwardly of the frame. The frame includes a longitudinally extending bore aligned with the gas cylinder. A displaceable member is fitted within the gas cylinder and the frame bore and is biased to a forward position by a biasing member such as a spring. An opening in the barrel provides communication between the bore of the barrel and the gas cylinder so that increased gas pressure caused by cartridge ignition acts on the displaceable member to move it rearwardly. The displaceable member contacts the hammer to urge the hammer to a cocked position and also index the cylinder, thus readying the revolver automatically for the next shot.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning up an animal feces deposit from its situs by positioning an open-ended receptacle with its open end overlying and in close proximity to the animal feces deposit and providing a suction to pick up the animal feces deposit and deliver same into the interior of the receptacle whereby the receptacle containing the picked up animal feces deposit can be discarded conveniently and cleaning up has been achieved without any physical contact with the animal feces deposit by the person performing the cleaning up.

Abstract: A litter box for use by cats which, in addition to providing a filler for waste, also includes a deodorizing or disinfecting element to overcome the odor problems associated with litter boxes. The said element is comprised of an absorbent material impregnated with a deodorizing or disinfecting agent housed beneath the litter container within a perforated cartridge which serves to protect it from contact by animals or humans. In addition, the said cartridge serves to regulate the flow of the deodorant into the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: A suction retraction instrument comprises an elongated hollow suction pipe having a port at its lower end and secured to a manifold at its upper end and a retractor arm secured to the pipe adjacent the lower end and extending at an angle therefrom.

Abstract: In forceps having a pair of handles one of which is hinged for reciprocal movement relative to the other, extension arms between the handles one of the arms being reciprocally slidable along the other arm, upper and lower jaw members one of which is hinged for reciprocal movement relative to the other which reciprocal movement of the jaws and arms is in response to reciprocal handle movement, and the slidable arm may be disengaged for cleaning, the improvement comprises a locking member pivotally mounted for engaging one side of the slidable arm in the locked position.

Abstract: In an operation microscope, an improved high intensity illumination lamp assembly comprises a high intensity lamp, a lamp base member, a lamp housing member for receiving the lamp and to which the base member is mounted, and having a plurality of orifices communicating with the interior lamp housing cavity and an opening through which the lamp extends, a fan for drawing air through the housing member orifices for cooling the lamp, and a conduit extending between the housing member and the fan.

Abstract: A surgical retractor of the type having a pair of movable handles pivoted on a common pivot pin or hinge member each handle having an elongated arm extending upwardly therefrom for reciprocal expansion or contraction when the handles are reciprocally moved, the improvement comprising a blade or plate member secured along one end of the first one of the arms opposite a first one of the handles, the plate member being angled inwardly from the elongated arm and directed downwardly approximately normal to a plane through which the arms reciprocally travel during movement, and an elongated rod member secured to one end of the second arm opposite the second handle, the arm extending to a length at least as great as the length or distance along the first arm to the center of the plate member, a rod member extending downwardly along a plane substantially normal to the plane through which the arms reciprocate, and an outwardly extending pointed pin at the end of the rod member opposite the arm.

Abstract: A clamp of the disposable or reusable type for anatomical tubes comprises at least three evenly spaced elongated and parallel clamp members all lying along a substantially single plane when the clamp is closed and which members are normally biased to a closed condition. In a preferred embodiment, the device comprises a single length of spring wire or rod formed to provide the clamp members and handle means for opening the clamp.

Abstract: A feed tray, bowl or dining mat for animals which, in addition to serving as a receptacle for food, contains an insecticidal composition capable of maintaining the said tray, bowl or mat essentially free from insects.