Abstract: A control module controls the operation of a multifunctional peripheral device. A control bus receives data from at least one auxiliary device associated with the control module. A control processor processes the received data. A control memory stores the received data. A video interface converts the received data into video data signals which are transmitted to the multifunctional peripheral device.

Abstract: An abrasive article comprising: (a) a backing having a first major surface; (b) an abrasive layer coated on the first major surface, the abrasive layer comprising (i) an organic-based bond system, and (ii) a plurality of abrasive particles adhered in the bond system; and (c) an outermost coating layer comprising a poly(vinyl carbamate) polymer at least partially coated over said abrasive layer, and a method of making and using the abrasive article.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a substantially optically pure phosphonate ester or phosphonate thioester intermediate via an enzymatically catalyzed enantioselective reaction, which intermediate is employed in preparing phosphonosulfonate squalene synthetase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard surface cleaning composition comprising from about 0.1 percent by weight to about 50 percent by weight, basis the total weight of the composition, of one or more secondary alkyl sulfate compounds.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniature class is provided which abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive very double medium pink flowers which commonly are borne in clusters. The flowers tend to open slowly. The plant is erect and its dark green foliage is semi-glossy. The blossoms possess no fragrance. The plant can be grown on its own roots as attractive ornamentation in the landscape or as a decorative pot plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniature class is provided which abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive Mandarin Red blossoms. Such blossom coloration tends to be very stable. The plant is erect and exhibits a compact and regular growth habit. The blossoms possess no fragrance. The plant can be grown on its own roots as attractive ornamentation in the landscape or as a decorative pot plant.

Abstract: A new variety of apple originating as a limb mutation of Royal Gala (Tenroy cultivar, U.S. Pat. No. P.P. 4,121) is described. The variety was chosen for the unique combination of characteristic exhibited by the fruit. They are distinguished by particularly early red coloring throughout the tree, and have a distinctive appearance of predominantly bright red color and flecks of ground color overlain by a bold darker red stripe pattern that extends over the entire fruit.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by its very pale purple color. Its compact, controlled growth habit and prolific blooms provide for superb cuttings and performs equally well in hanging baskets or in a ground bed. The blooms are heat tolerant.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by its rich pink bi-color. Its compact, controlled growth habit and prolific blooms provide for superb cuttings and performs equally well in hanging baskets or as a pot plant.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by its new salmon scarlet color and very dark zone. Its compact, controlled growth habit and prolific blooms provide for superb cuttings and performs equally well in hanging baskets or in a ground bed. The blooms are heat tolerant.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by its clean, deep pink color. Its compact, controlled growth habit and prolific blooms provide for superb cuttings and performs equally well in hanging baskets or as a pot plant. The blooms continue for 8 to 10 weeks in the greenhouse.

Abstract: An otherwise conventional Jamar dynamometer is provided with a force transducer. The analog output of the force transducer is sampled at regular intervals and converted to a sequence of digital values by a conventional analog-to-digital converter. The digital output of the converter is processed by a conventional computer in real time to produce an output that clearly indicates the maximum force exerted by the subject and whether or not the subject was sincerely attempting to exert a maximum force while the test was in process. Preferably the output comprises both a graphic display of the forces exerted by the subject over a predetermined interval of time and a statistical analysis of those forces. The output data includes calculated discriminator variables which indicate with a high statistical accuracy whether the subject was sincerely exerting a maximal force on the dynamometer when instructed to do so.

Abstract: A randomly varying modulated current is generated and used to drive a magnetic write head in an apparatus for enhancing a randomly varying magnetic security characteristic of a medium. The write head can be positioned adjacent a fluid magnetic slurry for the purpose of altering the location of the various magnetic particles therein in a random fashion. The slurry can then be hardened thermally or using ultraviolet dryers. A circuit which can generate the randomly variable current for the read head includes a modulator which receives a first randomly variable signal and a second, different randomly varying signal which modulates the first signal.

Abstract: A finder apparatus for use with a lens-shutter type camera composing a zoom imaging optical system, a zoom finder optical system separate from said zoom imaging optical system, and an electronic flash device. The zoom finder optical system is made as a real-image zoom finder apparatus, with part of the associated optical elements being disposed behind the electronic flash device, and part of the optical path from the objective lens to the eyepiece being bent backward of the electronic flash device to pass through the optical element disposed behind the electronic flash device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved fluid-imbibing dispensing device for delivering a beneficial agent to a biological environment of use, the dispensing device being of the type having a housing which includes a fluid-impermeable first wall section with an open end and a fluid-permeable second wall section with an open end, an internal compartment formed by the first and second wall sections, exit means in the housing, a beneficial agent in that portion of the compartment formed by the first wall section, expandable driving means in that portion of the compartment formed by the second wall section, and a partition layer between the beneficial agent and the expandable driving means; wherein the improvement comprises the first wall section being comprised of an extremely fluid-impermeable material and the open end of each of the first wall section and the second wall section having reciprocally tapered edges one with the other to form a tapered lap joint for mating engagement, the tapered lap join

Abstract: A protective face guard for use with a baseball helmet to prevent facial injuries during softball activities. The face guard is made of rigid, curved bars interconnected by vertical struts to form a concave shield around a player's face. The guard has a downwardly oriented visual aperture corresponding to a clear tracking field of sight for softball players to visually track a pitched softball approaching from a low pitched ball release point. The visual aperture is bounded by a frontal portion of one bar member positioned near the player's eyebrow ridge, approximately an inch or less below the brim of the helmet, and by a frontal portion of a lower bar member positioned about three inches below that level. In conjunction with this novel bar and aperture configuration, the vertical strut members above and below the visual aperture can be located forward of the strut members that span the visual aperture, and preferably lateral to a frontal midline of the face guard.

Abstract: There is disclosed an eye shield assembly comprised of an ovate-shaped cup assembly defining a chamber for positioning over an eye socket of a user wherein the chamber is of a depth sufficient to be in non-contacting relationship with the associated eyelash thereof and wherein end members are mounted to the ovate-shaped cup member and include an end portion having a hook member and an end portion having a loop member for cooperation in interlocking relationship with the hook member of the other end member and wherein each end portion is formed of an elastic material. The ovately-shaped cup member is formed with an elliptically-shaped upper edge having a major curved portion proximate a nose of the user and an elliptically-shaped lower edge having a major curved portion remote from the nose of the user thereby defining an asymmetrical relationship between the upper and lower edges.

Abstract: A disposable bib is disclosed formed of multiple plies of material. The front central portion of the bib is made of a water absorbent ply material while the remaining portions are made of a water repellent ply material. The bib includes an attachable and detachable neck panel for positioning the bib snugly around the neck of the wearer to protect the wearer's underclothes from food and liquid spills.

Abstract: An orthopedic shirt used by a patient during a post-operative stage of a repair procedure or treatment involving a patient's shoulder, arm or upper body region, and used with an upper body immobilization device such as an abduction pillow, brace, cast, splint, and the like. The orthopedic shirt consists of a first panel and a second panel that are substantially cut so that either panel may serve as a front or a rear of the shirt. Each panel consists of an outer edge. Each panel further defines a sleeve portion also containing the outer edge. Releasable fasteners are disposed along at least one outer edge of the panels, and sleeve portions of the panels. These fasteners releasably interconnect the two panels, and segments of the sleeves. This releasable interconnection of the panels, and sleeves allows the patient to be dressed or undressed without involving the movement of an immobilized shoulder, an upper body region that has undergone trauma, or an upper body region that has undergone treatment.

Abstract: Hand wear such as a glove having a plurality of relatively hard sockets affixed to the outside of the glove at the outer end of each digit receiving receptacle. The sockets are sized to receive the distal phalange of a gloved digit and provide an increased resistance to deformation, thereby protecting the finger tips during tasks which are finger tip intensive.

Abstract: A flexible protective helmet assembly comprising an outer layer of impact resistant segments (11-17) overlying an inner layer of closely abutting impact resistant and energy absorbent structures (18-24) fixedly attached and interconnected by flexible elastic panels (26-32) and including an elliptically annular crown structure (25).

Abstract: A fill valve control system for toilet storage tanks, for preventing continued flow from a water supply thereto as a result of a flush valve leak or a tank leak, wherein the fill valve is responsive to a water level in a separate reservoir filled by a full level of storage tank water to shut OFF said fill valve, there being a syphon from the reservoir and responsive to flushing water from the storage tank to empty said reservoir to turn ON said fill valve, there being a flood prevention means that refills the reservoir in the event of a system failure, and there being a restart means to empty the reservoir for initiating normal operation of the system.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible bathtub, that comprises a tub shell having a bottom wall, side walls and end walls, forming a shell, the side wall being longitudinally elongated; the tub having separate shell sections, and a hinge structure interconnecting the sections to pivot from an extended position in which the tub is ready for use and opens upwardly, into a collapsed position in which the sections form an upwardly closed dome shape.

Abstract: An insert is provided for a wash basin in which the insert is previously molded from a sheet of plastic material so as to cover the inner section of the bowl and a part of the upper surface of the top wall surrounding the bowl. The insert has a drain opening aligned with the drain opening of the bowl and an overflow opening aligned with the overflow opening of the bowl. A drain fitting the connection to a drain line has a pipe extending from the drain opening of the insert into the drain opening of the bowl and a flange at the top of the pipe engaging an upper surface of the insert. An overflow fitting has a pipe portion extending through the overflow opening of the insert opening of the bowl with a flange inside the insert. The pipe portion has a length that it projects through the overflow opening of the bowl to an area just behind the outer surface of the bowl and a strip of flexible material of L-shaped to cross section which is bent around the overflow opening.

Abstract: A compact powered lift toilet for assisting a person in rising from or being seated upon a toilet by duplicating the natural motions of the human body. The toilet set accomplishes three separate motions simultaneously: (1) vertical translation, (2) horizontal translation, and (3) rotation. A sun and planet gear mechanism lifts and moves forward the front of the toilet seat while a lever action on the rear of the toilet seat causes the rear of the seat to rise and tilt forward with respect to the front of the seat. Both the sun and planet gear and the rear lever action are effected by a single linear actuator.

Abstract: A shoulder arthroscopy attachment for use with a surgical table wherein the attachment may be attached to a seat section of the table in place of an articulated leg section. The attachment includes a lumbar support assembly for supporting the lumbar portion of a patient's back, and a headrest assembly including an upper back support and a headrest. The upper back support is adjustable in a lateral direction whereby either of a patient's shoulders may be exposed for an operation while supporting the opposite shoulder on the upper back support. The headrest is adjustable relative to a frame for the headrest assembly whereby the head of a patient may be accommodated at a variety of positions.

Abstract: A device is provided that works in conjunction with conventional home furniture to comfortably support the head of a person who must remain face-down for extended periods of time. A rigid board having an opening in its center is supported above a flat surface by weight-bearing legs. The legs support the board above a support surface such as a bed, table or chairs. A thin-walled, under-inflated ring pillow rests on top of the rigid board. Rings of foam may be stacked on the board under the pillow to raise the pillow to a height appropriate to support the head in comfortable alignment with the spine. The openings of the pillow, foam, and board are aligned so that the patient may rest his face on the cushion and yet still breathe. The present device is used in conjunction with a bed for use while lying in a prone position, or is used in conjunction with a table or chairs for use while in a sitting position.

Abstract: The invention provides an exemplary support pillow and methods for its use. An exemplary method is provided for supporting an object in front of a person's torso. According to the method, a support pillow is provided having a resilient cushion body with a medial region and first and second opposing cantilever arms extending from the medial region. The cantilever arms are curved about a vertical axis to define a substantially toroidal configuration for the cushion body. The cantilever arms and medial region cooperate to define a generally circular open well. The support pillow is placed around the person's torso with first and second end portions of the cantilever arms being at the back of the person's torso, and with the medial region of the support pillow being at the front of the person's torso. The cantilever arms are biased around the person's torso to hold the support pillow vertically positioned relative to the person's torso.

Abstract: A multitiered pillow is provided that is especially adapted for supporting the head of a person while sleeping. At least two tiers of different height are provided by the pillow to accommodate and properly support a person's head and neck regardless of whether the person is sleeping on his side (shoulders vertical) or prostrate (shoulders horizontal).

Abstract: A tool for opening cans having crimped overlying lids--specifically lids having perforated edges crimped over the open top of the can. The tool includes an edge adapted to cut open the perforated edges and a vane offset from the handle of the tool is adapted to raise the crimped edges to release the edges from the top of the can.

Abstract: An improved last, and article of footwear derived therefrom, for providing improved function, fit, and comfort for use in various athletic activities, and in particular for running. The last has dimensions defined by a plurality of cross-sectional contours extending from proximate a proximal end of the heel portion to proximate a distal end of the forefoot portion. The last dimensions are in accordance with or proportional to the plurality of cross-sectional contours shown in FIGS. 13-97. The last is characterized by a natural shape to the top of the cone or island and an enlarged toe box.

Abstract: A cleaner for cleaning the compressible media portion of a fluid transfer member including an apertured liquid holding receptacle, the aperture of which is provided with a flexible rim adapted to compress the media portion therefrom when passed therethrough.

Abstract: A mop assembly is described, which includes a triangularly-shaped support bar having straight terminal end portions attached to a mop handle by two or more transverse bolts. A central bar portion of the triangularly shaped support bar cooperates with an elongated rail to form a clamped connection between the support bar and an essentially conventional flexible dirt pick-up means. The triangular support bar is preferably formed out of aluminum bar stock having a rectangular cross-section.

Abstract: A brush for cleaning a pool table. The brush includes a handle with a first resilient support for supporting bristles and a second mounting support for supporting bristles. The first mounting support projects a first distance from the handle and the second mounting support projects a second distance from the handle. The first mounting support and the second mounting support are mounted on the handle in a spaced apart relationship to one another, and the distance of projection from the handle of the first mounting support is greater than the distance of projection from the handle of the second mounting support. Bristles are mounted on the first mounting support and on the second mounting support so that the brush may be used to brush between the bumper and the surface of a pool table as well as over the flat surface of the table and the entrance to the pockets on the table.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible broom is provided. The broom has a telescoping handle that is movable between a fully extended position and a collapsed position. A mechanism is provided for maintaining the handle in the fully extended position thereof as well as in the collapsed position thereof. A brush portion is disposed at one end of the handle, and a dust pan is detachably carried by the handle. A flap is hingedly connected to the dust pan such that in a closed position the dust pan and the flap cover the brush portion.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed for maximizing electrical contact between contact surfaces, consisting essentially of a volatile cleaning agent and an oxidation occluding agent. Also disclosed are applicator devices and methods for cleaning and protecting electrical contact surfaces utilizing this composition.

Abstract: A motor vehicle windscreen wiper comprising blade holder arm, a wiper blade and a spray line for spraying the window or windscreen to be wiped. Said spray line extends substantially along one side surface of the wiper blade and the wiper blade comprises a hinged pressure distribution construction comprising at least one intermediate yoke hinged to a main yoke about a hinge pin, and a noise-reducing member with two parallel side walls inserted between the side arms of the main yoke and the side flanges of the intermediate yoke. Said spray line extends along one of the side arms of the main yoke and is integrally moulded into the material of the noise-reducing member.

Abstract: A windshield wiper blade for vehicles includes a wiper element, a wiper holder having a longitudinal seat restraining a base portion of the wiper element and having a longitudinal cavity in which a metal reinforcing core is disposed, and an arcuate support structure with restraining jaws which grip the wiper holder at predetermined points.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for cleaning workpieces by means of at least one jet of compressed air, in which the workpiece is brought into a cleaning station, a high-pressure stream of air is generated by means of a high-pressure air pump, this stream of air is supplied to a blast nozzle directed onto the workpiece and waste air fed back to the suction side of the pump via a filter, wherein to avoid any escape of waste air laden with impurities into the surroundings the workpiece is cleaned in a chamber closed so as to be at least essentially air-tight apart from an air inlet in the form of the blast nozzle as well as a waste air outlet and the air is circulated in a closed air circulation system including the chamber and wherein solid particles are mechanically filtered out of the stream of air upstream of the pump.

Abstract: The present invention advantageously provides a vacuum system which provides a compact power unit that can accept and pass the full range of expected debris and waste from the pick up robe to the container and which directs the major portion of the exhaust air including entrained dust particles away from the user. The invention discloses disposable pick up tubes and storage containers which are low cost and easy to use which achieve their purposes of picking up, storing and disposing of waste and debris simply and easily.

Abstract: A carpet fastening system in which a fastening strip 100,200 & 300) is affixed to the back-side of the wall board (10) or the wall baseboard (8), preferably with the wall engagement portion (101, 201 & 301) being substantially flat, presenting either a flat, face-to-face, extended surface interface (FIGS. 1A & 2A) with the back-side of the wall or at least preferably a continuous or at least substantially extended edge (FIG. 3A) in engagement with the back-side, bottom edge of the wall baseboard. For ease in installation, the fastening strips may be installed either at the same time as the baseboards are installed or even when the wall boards are being installed. As a result of engaging the back-side of the wall the fastening strips are firmly affixed to the wall and provide secure, strong affixation to the wall, securely anchoring the strips and hence the carpet, preventing any migration of the carpet during its typically expected life-time and longer. The embodiments are described (FIG. 1+, FIG. 2+ and FIG.

Abstract: A door hinge which is able to selectively limit the maximum opened position of the door to which it is attached, the present invention comprising two planar members rotatably connected to one another along one lengthwise connecting edge by a hinge pin, each of the planar members having one or more small projections located on its connecting edge which outwardly angles away from the planar members so as not to interfere with their rotation, the small projections each having a leading edge and when the door to which the present invention is attached is opened, contact of each leading edge with the other leading edge defines a maximum opened position for the door, the present invention also comprising clip-on stops of varying lengths which are attached onto one of the small projections, over their leading edges, so as to further limit the extent to which the door to which it is attached can be opened.

Abstract: An improved hose clamping device which uses a housing with a flexible band extending therefrom, and a cylindrical roller with outwardly protruding spiked elements, the roller rotatably mounted within the housing. A turning mechanism turns the roller and the flexible band engages the spikes on the roller to be drawn forward into and through the housing. The band is ideally constructed in whole or in part of a strong fibrous mesh, such as Kevlar, which facilitates ready engagement with the spiked roller. The embodied turning mechanisms are constructed to allow retraction of the band and counter-rotation of the spiked roller without interference of the turning mechanism handle with surround objects.

Abstract: A buckle for securement of one or more belts or webbings is shown, the buckle including a mount having first and second independently operable belt or webbing clamping members pivotably mounted thereon along a common axis over a belt receiving path defined across the mount.

Abstract: A strapping system using a novel buckle werein one end portion of the buckle is attached to one end of a strap, and the other end of the strap is threaded through the buckle in such a manner that the strap is held securely in place. The buckle is of a unitary structure comprising the end portion and threading portion in which are located two outer parallel legs and a center leg with gaps therebetween, and wherein the center leg has roughened surfaces and edges which are 90.degree. and one outer leg having a 90.degree. edge and roughened surfaces so that the threaded strap contacts the 90.degree. edges of the center leg and the 90.degree. edge of the one outer leg so that the strap is securely held by the buckle.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cremation box for a body, the box including a bottom panel and four side panels engaging the bottom panel to form the sides of the box. At least one side panel is foldable into substantially coplanar relationship with the bottom panel to open a side of the box so that a body may be placed into the box from the side.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a multifilament yarn by a melt spinning-draw process, and which includes applying additional heat to the melt in the region of the spinneret. The relationship between the withdrawal speed and draw ratio may be changed, and with an adaptation of other process parameters, it is possible to increase productivity. The process may be applied to continuous and discontinuous processes.

Abstract: An elongated metal structural member including an expanded metal web formed by severing a metal strip along a sinuous path forming a plurality of keystone-shaped tabs on each half, moving the two halves directly away from each other until outer corners of the tabs of one half overlap outer corners of the tabs of the other half, and affixing together the outer corners of one half with outer corners of the other half.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a low temperature cofired electronic monolithic structure having one or more electronic components integrated therein comprising the steps of:A. providing a green electronic component;B. providing a stack of green low temperature cofired ceramic dielectric tape having an opening formed in the stack for receiving the green electronic component;C. placing the green electronic component in the opening in the stack to form a structure; andD. laminating and firing the structure so as to provide the monolithic electronic structure.

Abstract: A machine tool comprises at least one revolvable spindle having an end for supporting a work piece, a first processing tool disposed opposite to the end of the spindle for processing the work piece, a second processing tool disposed parallel to the first processing tool, and a revolving unit for revolving the spindle about a central revolving axis to place the end of the spindle opposite to the second processing tool for processing the work piece. A chamber is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the work spindle. A pair of inlet and outlet connections are revolved integrally with the work spindle and are arranged on opposite sides of the central revolving axis. Connecting pipes connect the inlet and outlet connection on one side of the central revolving axis to the inlet and outlet connection at the opposite side of the central revolving axis through the chamber. A coolant supply pipe is provided for supplying a coolant to the chamber through the inlet and outlet connections and the connecting pipes.