Abstract: A calendar system comprising multiple (i.e., twelve) magnetic “month” sheets for each calendar month of the year, a magnetic “To Do List” sheet and a magnetic “Six Weeks at a Glance” sheet. Each sheet includes a header section that can variably depict the current month, year and/or day. The system further includes a plurality of magnetic “week” strips for securing to one of the sheets. Each “week” strip includes seven columns each having a day of the week imprinted adjacent thereto. Adjacent each day of the week indicia is a date space to which one of the numbered tabs is secured to appropriately label each day with the corresponding date for the particular week. A plurality of color-coded event tabs are also included for magnetically securing to one of the “week” strips positioned on a “Month” sheet or the “Six Weeks at a Glance” sheet, or directly to the “To Do List” sheet. Each time a week elapses, a “week” strip is moved from the current “Month” sheet to the “Six Weeks at a Glance Sheet.

Abstract: A calendar is provided for behavior modification as well as a method for using the same. The calendar has calendar sheets and informational sheets. The calendar has objectives sections, data collection sections, analysis sections, non-date pages and/or detachable pages for use by an individual. The calendar may be customized and/or pre-designed for an individual or by the individual. In use, the behavior information may be recorded on the calendar sheet. Information associated with daily, weekly, and/or monthly behavior may be recorded. The information may include weekly and/or monthly averages and/or summations, delta calculations, and/or minimum/maximum data. The calendar may be adapted to measure or track indicators, such as, for example, developmental progress, caloric intake, amount and type of exercise, amount of fat, sodium or sugar, amount of cigarettes smoked, blood pressure measurements, weight gain or the like. A bottom space may also be provided to record monthly goals and/or objectives.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for separating C.sub.4 hydrocarbons from a feed comprising a gaseous mixture. The feed is cooled and partially condensed in a plurality of successive stages of condensation and phase separation. A gaseous overhead from each separation stage is further cooled and supplied to the next separation stage and the liquid separated from each stage is used to cool the gas. Further refrigeration is supplied to the gas to effect the condensations by indirect heat exchange with a closed cycle refrigerant subjected to a compression/expansion cycle. The feed undergoes no compression and no abrupt expansion during the separation, so that the feed undergoes a pressure decrease due only to friction of the passage of the feed through the apparatus. The pressure loss is no more than about 20 psi. The temperature of the feed is maintained below 150.degree. F. at all times, to prevent polymerization of 1,3-butadiene.

Abstract: An information reel system (10) is provided for displaying information on sheet material (32) contained therein. The information reel system (10) includes a substantially closed and transparent housing (24) within which there is mounted an upper and lower reel mechanism (42 and 44). The upper and lower reel mechanisms (42 and 44) have mounted thereon the sheet material (32) containing indicia information (12 and 12'). Rotational activation of upper and lower reel mechanisms (42 and 44) allows the viewer to see corresponding indicia information (12 and 12') in different sections of transparent housing (24). Upper and lower reel mechanisms (42 and 44) are coupled each to the other by means of coupling mechanisms (54 and 56) mounted within transparent housing (24) on opposing longitudinal ends thereof.

Abstract: First and second superposed members are mounted for relative back and forth movement along a predetermined path and one of the members has a generally rectangular window formed therein. The other of the members includes number indicia arranged in seriatim repetitively in coordinates of seven extending along the path with the coordinates spaced transversely of the path. The window is of a dimension transverse to the path to view the six laterally spaced coordinates of indicia therethrough and of a dimension longitudinally of the path to view seven indicia in each coordinate. A view masking panel is disposed intermediate the first and second members and includes a pair of elongated side-by-side indicia masking zones thereof extending along the path and including one pair of corresponding ends facing in one direction along the path and staggered lengthwise relative to the path a distance equivalent to at least seven of the indicia spaces.

Abstract: A writing pen with writing point of any type, in the holder or grip portion of which is incorporated a movable-ribbon ready reference device readable through a window. This device, pre-printed and capable of being written on by hand, is wound on a pair of spools which can be turned in both directions by means of a knob at the top end of the pen. The knob forms a single whole with a tubular body on the inner surface of which is formed a helical toothing engaged with two toothed pinion gears, each of which is keyed idly to a flexible shaft rotating solidly with one of the spools on which the ribbon-type ready reference device is wound. Forming a pair with each helical tooth pinion gear there is mounted, in an inverted position with respect to the other pair, a second butt pinion gear which is solid with the respective transmission shaft.

Abstract: A combination writing instrument and information storage apparatus including an elongated barrel, an elongated tubular spindle dimensioned to be partially inserted in a first longitudinal chamber provided by the elongated barrel, the tubular spindle providing a third longitudinal chamber therein, means for rotatably securing the elongated tubular spindle within the elongated barrel, an elongated cap element having a second longitudinal chamber therein, means for securing the elongated tubular spindle to the elongated cap element, cartridge type writing means adapted to reside within the coextensive first, second, and third longitudinal chambers, means for extending and retracting the writing means from the elongated barrel, and a flexible sheet fixedly secured to the outer surface of the spindle and extending outwardly through a longitudinal slot provided in the elongated barrel, rotation of the spindle retracting and extending the flexible sheet.

Abstract: The invention is a ball point pen or the like having an internal mechanism to dispense writing paper from a small roll of same confined within a cylindrical cartridge contained within the pen housing or sheath. The cartridge has a knurled collar which is thumb-operated through an opening in the exterior sheath of the pen to rotate the cartridge approximately one-quarter turn against a spring bias to project the leading edge of the paper roll through a slot in the pen sheath, where it may be gripped and pulled by the user to unroll a desired length and then torn off. Prior to tearing the paper from the remaining roll, the knurled collar is released to withdraw the paper a quarter turn into the sheath so that a sufficient length of leading edge remains for the next dispense.