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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention is in the field of seat base support assemblies. It relates to seat base support assemblies for furniture or the like wherein the support assemblies employed are of the non-coil spring type; i.e., they comprise sinuous spring bands, wire grids or chord-rubber webbing, or are ... | A rail connector and improvement in seat base support assembly. The connector takes two basic forms. In the first a pre-stressed, close wound coil, disposed either transversely or longitudinally of the connector, is effective to continuously bias the seat base support means upwardly. In the second a cantilevered, curve... | 2,520 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention concerns a highly concentrated mineralised natural complex and the method for its production, with respect to the integration of mineral oligoelements in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and herbal field, for human and animal usage, and for the car... | The invention concerns a highly concentrated mineralised natural complex, characterised by at least one main mineral element quantified with nutritional and/or dietetic integrator properties and by other mineral elements obtained in the complex from the mineralization of vegetal and/or animal products. Moreover, it con... | 2,493 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The field of the invention pertains to electric devices to open and close draperies or curtains, and in particular, to devices that automatically control the position of the draperies or curtains in response to light or heat.
A light actuated electric drapery drive is disclosed i... | An automatic electro-mechanical device for opening and closing a curtain or drapery in response to changed light striking a photoelectric cell on the device. The device comprises a miniature high torque reversible electric motor and control packaged in a container of substantially the same size as a conventional cord t... | 2,426 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
Co-pending application Ser. No. 060,408, filed July 25, 1979, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,271,839 for Dilatation Catheter Method and Apparatus shows a dilatation catheter in which dilatation is accomplished by everting a balloon from the end of a catheter, blowing the balloon up to dilate an occluded... | A catheter is provided with an inflatable-deflatable balloon element to radially enlarge a partially occluded artery lumen and the catheter is provided with a calibrator oval to internally gauge the enlarged lumen. | 1,119 |
GOVERNMENT RIGHTS
This application was funded under United States Department of Agriculture Contract No. 90-34189-5014 Sub of 4501. The United States Government has certain rights under this application and any patent issuing thereon.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application ... | A physical mixture which consists essentially of compositions of lysine monohydrochloride and potassium chloride alone or admixed with small amounts of succinic acid, in particular weight ratios, and which has a salty taste comparable to table salt (sodium chloride). The mixture masks the bitter aftertaste of the potas... | 1,644 |
PRIORITY CLAIM
In accordance with 37 C.F.R. 1.76, a claim of priority is included in an Application Data Sheet filed concurrently herewith. Accordingly, the present invention claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/785,423, filed on Mar. 14, 2013, entitled “EXPANDABLE CORPECTOMY DEVICE”... | The instant invention is a longitudinally adjustable corpectomy device which fits within the intervertebral distracted channel. A ratchet mechanism allows for an extendable member to adjust to a longer length to accommodate a distracted channel. The ratchet type mechanism allows the members to move in a unidirectional ... | 2,487 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a method and apparatus for collecting poultry from poultry houses. To meet the ever increasing demand for chicken in the American diet, a mass production process has evolved wherein a centrally located processing plant is supplied with live chickens from an ar... | Method and apparatus for loading a poultry coop. Each compartment in the coop has a rectangular frame opening which is blocked or unblocked by a pivoted door. A flexible vision blocking curtain is hung across the opening to prevent the escape of any poultry during the loading procedure. | 1,918 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The present invention relates to heaters, such as positive temperature coefficient (PTC) ... | An electrical heating device is disclosed that is suitable to vaporize air treatment chemicals from an impregnated substrate. The device is provided with a PCT heater held between electrical contacts and a spring that is compressed between the housing of the heating device and one of the electrical contacts to maintain... | 2,271 |
[0001] This invention relates to devices for preparing corn-on-the-cob to be eaten. More specifically, the invention relates to devices for use in cleaning the silks of the corn away from the corn-on-the-cob, and to cutter devices for removing the corn kernels from the cob.
[0002] Devices have been prop... | A device is provided for cutting and/or de-silking corn on the cob. A single unit has a base and a removable cover. A brush for use in removing silks is mounted on one side of the base, and a cutter is mounted on the other side. When it is desired to use the tool on one side instead of the other, the cover is placed ov... | 2,500 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to plows for tilling the earth and more particularly to a moldboard type plow which is reversible for an improved result.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Reversible moldboard and disc type plows have been used for some time. They require an implement support w... | A reversible moldboard plow has a plow carrying beam swingably mounted at the rear crossbar of a frame which carries trunnion mounted cylinders connected to the beam for moving the beam, the front of the frame carrying hitch pins for connection to a tractor hitch, the hitch pins being vertically movable in alternate re... | 2,481 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to surgical instruments and, more particularly, to a novel electro-surgical dissection and cauterization instrument for use primarily in laparoscopic/endoscopic procedures.
Many surgical procedures of today involving the removal and/or cauterization of tiss... | An electro-surgical dissecting and cauterization tool comprises a linear, rigid insulating sleeve surrounding means providing an electric conducting path between a proximal, electric plug end and working tip electrode distal end. The plug attaches the tool to a conventional electro-surgical unit which supplies electric... | 2,845 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus of the type having a magnet with at least one patient receptacle and at least one support plate, as well as a predetermined number of transmit and/or receive coils, and which allows ... | A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus has a magnet with at least one patient receptacle and at least one support plate, as well as a predetermined number of transmit and/or receive coils. In at least two predetermined exposure positions, at least one exposure respectively takes place using predetermined adjustment par... | 1,920 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to medical or surgical instruments and particularly to instruments for use in female sterilization or occlusion procedures.
2. Description of the Prior Art
In the field of female sterilization, it is well known to provid... | A forcep-like instrument is provided for mounting and ejecting either an elastic band or a hood for an occlusion procedure. | 1,235 |
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of my invention is to provide a spray manifold for a commercial dishwasher that can be quickly mounted in the machine without the need to use any tools and novel means supports both ends of the hollow manifold, one end being connected to a hot water supply and the other end bein... | A removable and self sealing spray manifold that has an unobstructed cylindrical interior extending throughout its entire length. Novel self sealing and manifold supporting means is provided at each end of the manifold. The rear end supporting means for the manifold connects the manifold to a hot water inlet pipe and i... | 2,258 |
[0001] This application is based upon and claims priority from Provisional Application No. 61/555,990, filed Nov. 4, 2011, incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention is directed towards an apparatus and method for simultaneously setting the attack ... | Apparatus and method of adjusting the angle of attack to the longitudinal axis of a plurality of aerodynamic surfaces on a high performance throwing toy which affect the performance of such toy and to also provide a means of measuring such performance by recording the time the toy is airborne during flight. | 2,562 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/555,595 filed on Mar. 23, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVEL... | A method for the enhancement of breasts is provided which is all natural and involves no drugs, topical or oral compositions, hormones or surgery and is self administered. | 2,246 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/105,189, filed Apr. 11, 2005, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/062,742, filed Jan. 29, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,878,122.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
[0002] © 2... | A method of rehabilitating a patient suffering partial or total loss of motor control of an appendicular joint caused by injury or neurological disorder but exhibiting clinically plegic (i.e., paralyzed) muscles and retaining minimal ability to weakly contract the muscles develops overt movement at a joint and ultimate... | 2,227 |
This Application is the U.S. National Phase Application of PCT International Application No PCT/GB03/004159 filed Sep. 22, 2003. The present invention relates to restraining apparatus, and especially but not exclusively to apparatus for securing children.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
It is often difficult to ... | Restraining apparatus for coupling together two or more users such as children while walking as a group. The apparatus comprises a spine member with lateral attachment arms for coupling the users to the spine member. The spine member is laterally flexible to allow the spine to bend from side to side when corners are be... | 2,885 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to oximeters, and in particular to methods for reducing cross-talk between red and IR signals in pulse oximeters.
[0002] Pulse oximetry is typically used to measure various blood chemistry characteristics including, but not lim... | A method and apparatus for reducing cross-talk in an oximeter. The oximeter includes a band pass filter. The amount of cross-talk through the band pass filter is estimated. Based on this estimate, the corner frequencies of the band pass filter are adjusted when it is designed to minimize the cross-talk. In one embodime... | 2,738 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to seed dispensing tools, specifically to such tools using vacuum suction for seed pickup.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART
In the operation of seeding, seeds are transferred from a hopper and deposited uniformly in the soil. In one type of seeding machines the se... | A tool for depositing seed uniformly along a prepared furrow. The tool uses the rolling motion of a ground engaging wheel to drive a seed pickup and delivery mechanism. A pickup wheel which is coupled to the ground engaging wheel contacts the seeds via a slot in the seed container. A suction force created by an oscilla... | 2,141 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The well known toilet tissue dispenser is a U-shaped bracket having a wall attaching portion and a pair of projecting arms. A roller with spring biased ends snap into depressions in the arms. A holder of this type accepts rolls of tissue which generally have a cardboard cylindrical tub... | A roll tissue dispenser having resilient members for supporting a roll of tissue by its center tube thus making a simple, easy loading and unloading device of this type. | 1,282 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to livestock watering devices and in particular to those devices which are equipped with heating devices.
Previous generations of livestock waterers consisted of open tubs in barnyards or pens. There livestock could access the water as needed. Improv... | A livestock waterer for use in frigid climates includes a lid which floats on the surface of the water in each basin of the waterer. The lid is hollow with a convex upper surface and with baffle walls depending from the underside of the lid. The baffle walls interrupt wave action on the surface of the water created by ... | 2,984 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates generally to systems for cooling a person for therapeutic purposes. More particularly, this invention relates to an enclosure or tent and support system for a patient who is to be cooled to a temperature below normal body temperature.
BACKGRO... | A patient cooling system comprises a patient enclosure or tent having a coaxial hose connection to a re-circulating air-cooling system. The hose comprises an inner tube to introduce air into the enclosure and an outer tube for the return air. The patient cooling system further comprises a patient-supporting mattress co... | 2,840 |
This application relates to a process for the preparation of a creamed honey product and to the product thereby obtained.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
As far as is known, there has always been a problem among honey producers in achieving a creamed honey product having desirable properties and having good sta... | There is provided a new and useful honey product and a process for the preparation thereof, the process comprising adding a predetermined quantity of seed honey to a mass of honey, treating the mass of honey a first time to physically break up crystal groups, holding the mass of honey a first time for a predetermined p... | 1,904 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The field of the present invention relates generally to amusement devices and systems, and more specifically to such devices and systems that are responsive to a missile such as a ball striking a target for causing a seat or platform to swivel downward, dropping therefrom an object or perso... | A missile responsive amusement apparatus comprising a target mounted upon one end of an elongated target arm, the latter being pivotally mounted to a box-like frame, whereupon when a missile strikes the target, the target arm pivots in a direction causing its other end to engage and rotate a latch bar for lifting latch... | 2,423 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A very successful fish stringer widely present on the market consists of a length of chain with a plurality of safety-pin-like fish clips secured to the chain at spaced intervals. The sharp end of the clip wire is normally lodged in a shielded pocket. To string a fish, the end is sprun... | A fish stringer comprising a cord and a plurality of fish holders including links which are attachable to the cord between its ends in sliding relation thereon. | 1,836 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a garden tool having a ground engaging member (for example a tine assembly or a cutter assembly) driven by a motor. The invention is particularly concerned with scarifying or raking tools and with grass cutters.
2. Brief D... | A motor driven lawn scarifier or cutter has a body which houses the motor and the scarifying/cutter assembly and also wheel or roller mountings. With a view to simplifying manufacture and assembly of the tool and eliminating corrosion problems, the body is moulded in one piece from plastics material and is shaped to pr... | 2,528 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
My invention relates to a method for processing the entrails of slaughtered poultry and to a device for treating the intestines of poultry.
In a known way of processing slaughtered poultry the entrails are either mechanically or not, removed from the body whereupon from the packa... | A device for processing the intestines of slaughtered poultry, in particular of the gizzards comprising two synchronously driven worm conveyors, engaging each other, the first worm being shorter than the second one, the worms being set with cooperating radially extending carrier members such that the intestines are mov... | 2,302 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a cushioning insert into the heel area of a shoe, especially an athletic shoe, such as a soccer shoe, which has a honeycomb body, and to a shoe with such a cushioning insert.
2. Description of Related Art
A cushionin... | A cushioning insert ( 1 ) to be inserted in the heel zone of a shoe is provided with a honey-comb structure ( 2 ) which is improved in such a manner that it provides good cushioning properties and sufficiently supports the heel even if the outsoles or soles ( 16 ) of the shoe are relatively thin. To this end, the cushi... | 2,777 |
DESCRIPTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention concerns improved make-up brushes and more particularly eyelash brushes, that is to say brushes intended to apply a make-up product such as mascara to the eyelashes.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The eyelash brushes known at present consist ... | A make-up brush, in particular an eyelash brush, includes a bellows or longitudinally slit sleeve defining bristles and adapted to be varied in diameter, by variation in length, so as to suit the wishes of a user or the properties of a make-up product to be applied. | 2,409 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to blades for removing material (e.g., snow, dirt, ash) from surfaces.
BACKGROUND
Traditional shoveling of material or debris involves lifting and throwing material, pushing or some combination of pushing and throwing using a shovel or other apparatus. The follow... | A blade is provided having runners on the blade that extend forward of the blade's leading edge. These runners traverse surface irregularities allowing the blade to avoid colliding with surface irregularities. | 2,784 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO A RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a continuation in part of application Ser. No. 540,505, filed Jan. 13, 1975 and now Pat. No. 3,935,858.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to an orthopedic device for immobilizing a body part of a patient and will have... | A wraparound immobilizer for a body part of a patient, such as the knee, ankle or wrist, in which the inside and outside stays which assist in immobilizing the body part are adjustable to accommodate the size of the patient. Additionally, the stays may carry the attachment straps by which the immobilizer is secured abo... | 1,692 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to sterilizing lamps and, more specifically, to a photocatalytic lamp, which is comprised of a lamp body, and a photocatalyst covering formed of a photocatalyst-coated breathing base material, w... | A photocatalytic lamp is constructed to include a lamp body and a photocatalyst covering surrounding the lamp body, the photocatalyst covering being formed of a photocatalyst-coated breathing base material, which has a plurality of protruding flow guide portions that define with the periphery of the lamp body a respect... | 1,726 |
RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No.: 60/949,111, filed Jul. 11, 2007 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No.: 60/974,634, filed Sep. 24, 2007, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
BACKG... | An article of luggage is described, incorporating a folding hanger, mirror and shelf, and a number of permanent and removably attached containers inside the luggage. The article of luggage may be hung in an open configuration for use of the items stored within. It may also be folded for storage or transport, in which f... | 2,326 |
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to new insecticidal compositions which are useful in the kill and control of insects particularly insects of the Lepidoptera order and especially of the genus Heliothis. These compositions comprise mixtures of O,O-diethyl O-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyl)ph... | Insecticidal compositions containing a mixture of 0,0-diethyl 0-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyl)phosphorothioate and 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane carboxylic acid:cyano(6-phenoxy-2-pyridinyl)methyl ester are disclosed. Such compositions are useful in the kill and control of insects, particularly insects... | 1,684 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/447,509, filed Feb. 28, 2011, and is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present disclosure is directed to an attachme... | An attachment selectively attachable to a pet training device that emits signal upon actuation by the hand that grasps the pet training device. The attachment includes an aperture for selectively securing the attachment to a hand and at least one connector for securing the attachment to the pet training device. | 2,147 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to methods of playing games and methods of amusement; in particular, this invention relates to methods of playing wagering games, especially wagering games in the context of a casino or other commercial venue; most particularly this intention relates to methods of playi... | A side bet for Blackjack also known as twenty-one is disclosed. The player places a side wager that the dealer's up card will be a ten-value card. If the dealer's up card is a ten-value card, then the player is paid 1 to 1. Potential additional side payoffs include whether the dealer's hole card is a ten-va... | 2,490 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/647,950 filed on Aug. 26, 2003 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,294,104 which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/779,021 filed on Feb. 7, 2001 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,610,009 which is a continuation of U.S. appli... | An apparatus for holding a surgical instrument relative to a base is provided having a mounting portion configured and dimensioned to engage a portion of a base, a jaw assembly including first and second jaw members which define a retaining area therebetween configured and dimensioned to retain the shaft of a surgical ... | 2,473 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a garment comprising an absorbent section and a waist belt attached directly or indirectly thereto, said waist belt having two belt portions extending on either side of said absorbent section for securing to each other around a wearer of the garment, as defined in t... | The invention concerns a garment ( 1 ) comprising an absorbent section ( 2 ) and a waist belt ( 3 ) attached directly or indirectly thereto. The waist belt has two belt portions ( 7, 8 ) extending on either side of said absorbent section for securing to each other around a wearer of the garment. The particular handling... | 2,179 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention provides a device attached to the shaft of a golf club that reduces the effect of the user's dominant hand on his/her golf swing and at the same time helps to define the correct swing path and impact timing.
2. Description... | A training device for use with a golf club. A mounting member enables the device to be mounted on the grip of a golf club. A positioning member is threadly engaged with a threaded post which is substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the mounting, the height of the positioner being adjustable to accommodate t... | 2,726 |
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATION, IF ANY
None.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to fire extinguishers using an explosive charge to disperse a fire quenching solution. The prior art discloses a number of devices in which an explosive cartridge or the like is placed within an ext... | A waterproofed explosive charge is suspended within a frangible, spherical shell containing an aqueous solution. The assembly is dropped from an airplane or helicopter towards a fire below. Either a shock-actuated percussion cap or a fuse-ignited detonation cap activates the explosive charge at the appropriate moment a... | 2,028 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of Invention
This invention relates to catheter devices using guide wires for guiding the catheter to the desired location within a body. More particularly, this invention relates to such catheter devices which include motor driven drive unit for driving a torque cable. ... | Disclosed herein is a guide wire migration controller device. The device includes a housing, a gripper insertable in the housing and a locking member for keeping the gripper within the housing. The gripper grips a guide wire operated by a motor drive unit. The gripper limits the migrational movement of the guide wire b... | 2,891 |
This is a continuation of co-pending application Ser. No. 07/467,902, filed on Jan. 22, 1990, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,062,637.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to games of the board type, and more particularly to a game using jigsaw puzzles.
Various forms of board games ... | There is disclosed herein a game using jigsaw puzzle like game boards but wherein each game piece in the form of a jigsaw puzzle piece and the underlying board both have matching letter and number identifications facilitating locating where the game piece is to be placed. Certain game pieces have a unique indicia, such... | 2,739 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part application based on U.S. Ser. No. 11/500,317 filed on Aug. 8, 2006 entitled “Intracoronary Injection of a Mixture of Autologous Bone Marrow Derived Mononuclear Cells and Autologous Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem ... | The present invention is a method for improving cardiac function and myocardial regeneration in living subjects after the occurrence of myocardial infarction. The method is a combination stem cell therapy involving a mixture of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and bone marrow derived mononuclear cells surgica... | 2,903 |
[0001] The present invention relates to a stuffed chair with one or more seats, in particular an armchair or a couch.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] In the interior design field stuffed chairs are known, which comprise a seat for one or more people; a backrest; a fixed part; and at least one m... | A stuffed chair with one or more seats, in particular an armchair or a couch, has a seat, a backrest, and at least one mobile part, which is configured to move relative to a fixed part due to the action of an actuating device supplied with power by a rechargeable battery housed inside a containing box; the containing b... | 1,814 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to surgical cassettes and more particularly to a system for latching surgical cassettes.
The use of cassettes with surgical instruments to help manage irrigation and aspiration flows into a surgical site are well-known. U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,493,695, 4,62... | A cassette latching mechanism generally including an articulating clamp mounted on the end of a pneumatic cylinder. The clamp interacts with a slot, tab or tang on the cassette housing to hold the cassette firmly within a surgical console. | 1,345 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This patent application claims priority to provisional atent pplications Application No. 61/325,339, filed Apr. 18, 2010, entitled “ULTRASOUND NEUROMODULATION OF THE BRAIN, NERVE ROOTS, AND PERIPHERAL NERVES.” The disclosures of this patent application are herei... | Disclosed are methods and systems for non-invasive ultrasound neuromodulation of superficial cortex of the brain or stimulation of nerve roots or peripheral nerves. Such stimulation is used for such purposes as determination of motor threshold, demonstrating whether connectivity to peripheral nerves or motor neurons ex... | 2,681 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure generally relates to the field of implantable ocular devices, pharmaceutics, and methods of drug delivery to the eye. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to implantable ocular devices for sustained delivery of a therapeutic compound to the eye.
BACKGROUND... | A punctal plug is disclosed, wherein the punctal plug includes a body portion and a retaining portion. The body portion is defined by an open distal end, an open proximal end and a wall portion. The wall portion further includes at least one window extending therethrough. The retaining flange is configured to have an o... | 2,400 |
CLASSIFICATION
[0001] The present invention relates to a new Pinus thumbergiana plant.
VARIETY DENOMINATION
[0002] The new plant has the varietal denomination ‘Kanemi’.
BACKGROUND
[0003] This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of P. thumbergiana pl... | A new and distinct variety of Pinus thumbergiana named ‘Kanemi’, being distinctively different, smaller in size and with shorter needles, than known Pinus thumbergiana cultivars. | 751 |
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/668,644 filed Mar. 13, 1991, now abandoned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to eye surgery and more particularly to fiber optic handpieces used for laser eye surgery.
The treatment of glaucoma and its symptoms has... | A fiber optic handpiece has portions formed with special contours that facilitate consistent placement of the probe in an axial rather than radial orientation, thus decreasing the likelihood of incidental laser exposure to unintended structures while maintaining the intrinsically higher laser-tissue coupling efficiency... | 1,852 |
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 043,909, filed May 30, 1979, now abandoned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to portable hair dryers used in close proximity to the user's hair. More specifically, this invention relates to axial fan driven portable h... | A hand-held portable axial fan hair dryer having an air inlet and an air outlet is provided with a shield and collar assembly proximate the air inlet to substantially prevent hair knotting and tangling. Hair styling attachments, such as a comb or brush, may be removably attached proximate the air outlet. | 2,531 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an ophthalmic apparatus for photographing various images of the eye to be diagnosed.
2. Description of Related Art
Conventionally, there are some kind of ophthalmic photographing apparatuses which photograph t... | Ophthalmic photographing an image of an eye to be examined comprises: frame memory for memorizing the image data of the photographed eye, light detecting device for detecting an amount of the light emitted from a light source for photographing, correcting device for correcting a density of the image data memorized in t... | 2,233 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to surgical instruments, and more particularly relates to laryngoscopes having opposed blades on distal end thereof.
2. Description of the Prior Art
In anesthesiology, the laryngoscope is used for endotracheal... | A laryngoscope for use in difficult intubation due to malformation of the jaws, tongue, pharynx, larynx or neck as a result of trauma, edema, inflammation or congenital anomalies. An elongate hollow body terminates in a pair of opposed blades perpendicular to the said hollow body being pivotal on two axes. The endotrac... | 2,409 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Replacement of defective or severely injured tissues and organs has been a medical objective as long as medicine has been practiced. Grafts from an individual to himself almost invariably succeed, and are especially important in the treatment of burn patients. Likewise, grafts between ... | Novel ruthenium complexes for use as immunosuppressive agents to prevent or significantly reduce graft rejection in organ and bone marrow transplantation are described. The ruthenium complexes can also be used as an immunosuppressant drug for T-lymphocyte mediated autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes, and may be usefu... | 2,261 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to a facemask, and particularly to a sterilizing facemask that can sterilize inhaled and exhaled air bidirectionally.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Owing to development of industries, considerable quantities of exha... | A sterilizing facemask with a multi-layer filter discloses a first sterilizing layer and a second sterilizing layer. The first sterilizing layer provides inhaled aseptic air such as using ultraviolet light or visible light in external light hydroxyl free radicals to sterilize. The second sterilizing layer provides exha... | 2,031 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to a portable beach umbrella, and more particularly, to a portable beach umbrella having distinct accessible utility levels rotatable about a central axis defined by the beach umbrella pole and containing necessary beach... | A portable beach umbrella is provided having a plurality of rotatable accessible utility levels for storing necessary beach equipment. The umbrella also includes a refreshment support member, entertainment devices, and is easily secured to sand or ground for stability while in use. | 2,393 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an ergonomic support device for a keyboard apparatus or the like.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Carpal tunnel syndrome is manifested by numbness, tingling and pain in hand and fingers of the user and may be caused by improper computer keyboard posi... | A keyboard support device having a structure for being slidably secured to an underside of a desktop. The structure includes first and second side members. First and second tray support side members are vertically adjustably secured to respective structure first and second side members. The tray support side members ar... | 2,120 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is generally related to processes for making or manufacturing image transfer kits which enable the production of a desired image or design on a substrate which then may be used in a number of decorative applications.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
... | A process of manufacturing an image transfer kit which enables the production of a desired image on a substrate which subsequently may be used in different decorative applications. The process may include the application of different layers of lacquer, photoclear and inks to a substrate in addition to the ultra-violet ... | 2,432 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to adjustable racks for hanging articles and more particularly to such adjustable racks having hooks attached to a jointed frame comprised of members which are pivotably attached to one another by pin joints.
Even more particularly, the present invention ... | An adjustable rack is provided which comprises a plurality of hook members for hanging articles attached to a jointed frame comprised of members which are pivotably attached to one another by pin joints. The pin joints comprise elements which are integral with the members. The hook members additionally serve as a compo... | 2,430 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application claims priority of French Application No. 02 12586 filed Oct. 10, 2002 and United States Provisional Application No. 60/477,008 filed Feb. 13, 2003, the teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE I... | An applicator for applying a substance to nails is disclosed. The applicator comprises a rod having an end portion, the end portion having a housing, the housing having an opening of oblong cross-section with a long axis, the rod having a wall of varying thickness around the housing. In the end portion, the rod has a c... | 2,864 |
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not Applicable.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a formulation for treating fungal infections. More specifically, this formulation is a topica... | A topical formulation for treating toenails and fingernails is provided. This formulation includes a mixture of calcium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, an antifungal agent, and an applicating agent. The formulation is topically applied to a patient's fingernail or toenail to treat a fungal infection, to remove discolo... | 1,449 |
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is the purpose of this invention to provide a holder for rolls of paper, such as toilet tissue, that is of economical construction and which increases the ease of paper tear-off and of insertion and removal of the roll as compared with conventional paper holders now in use.
... | A holder for rolls of paper, such as toilet tissue, has vertically extending tracks that receive pin ends of a roll holding spindle whereby the weight of the roll and spindle bears against a lip of the holder to hold the roll in place during tear-off of a length of paper. | 1,114 |
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new total hip prosthesis with primary fixation.
As conventionally known, there are essentially two categories of hip prosthesis.
In the first category, the prosthesis is cemented. But this solution presents two types of problem... | Total hip prosthesis with primary fixation is provided with three essential parts:
a femoral pin, for insertion into the femur;
a cotyloidal cupule, for engagement into the acetabulum of the treated hip; and
a prosthetic neck, covered with a sphere which joins the pin to the cupule and is intended to ... | 2,313 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a food processor for preparing foodstuffs.
2. Prior Art
Such appliances are known, and they enable various attachments such as chopping blades, grating and shredding disks, liquidizers, etc. to be mounted insi... | A food processor has a base and a bowl. The base is arranged to couple with the bowl such that the bowl is held from moving in vertical translation by lugs fixed on the base co-operating with corresponding parts of the bowl. The bowl and base are formed with a cooperating abutment and abutment surface, respectively, wh... | 1,891 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a skin resurfacing device. More particularly, this invention relates to a skin resurfacing device that peels the outermost layers of skin to provide a refreshed skin surface.
[0002] Dermabrasion is the process of removing sk... | A skin resurfacing device for peeling the outermost layer of the skin for renewing the skin surface and repairing skin damage including a housing, a skin sensor, and a skin treater. The skin treater consists of an abrasive tip, a first end, a transparent portion, a first filter, and a second end, all of which are detac... | 2,675 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a hygienic napkin for feminine use, and more particularly to an envelope for convenient insertion of absorbent material for convenient utilization.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Various types of sanitary napkins an... | An hygienic napkin comprising an envelope of liquid penetrable material which is folded and secured in such a manner as to form a pouch for receiving absorbent material therein. The envelope is provided with a flap for closing the pouch and a fluid-impervious sheet is provided for preventing passage of liquids all the ... | 1,401 |
This application claim the benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 60/203,034, filed May. 9, 2000.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to brassieres. More particularly, the present invention relates to a brassiere having underwire support, ... | There is provided a brassiere that includes a body having a pair of breast cups, a pair of stretchable panels each adjacent a separate breast cup and connected to a back of the brassiere, and a pair of stretchable sheaths secured along a lower portion of the breast cup and floating along the panel of the brassiere. Eac... | 2,060 |
This is a 371 of PCT/EP93/03228 filed Nov. 18, 1993.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to topical rectal therapeutic compositions containing, the as active ingredient, flunisolide and/or ester derivatives of same in combination with suitable excipients and/or diluents, for the treatment o... | Topical rectal therapeutic composition containing, as the active ingredient, flunisolide and/or one or more ester derivatives of same, in combination with suitable excipients and/or diluents, for the treatment of inflammatory intestinal disorders. | 2,062 |
This is a continuation application of Ser. No. 07/370,493 filed Jun. 23, 1989, now abandoned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to stabilization of a lotion or cream added to a nail polish remover.
2. The Related Art
Products have long be... | A nail polish or lacquer removing composition is reported which includes a volatile organic solvent such as acetone, a conditioning agent which is a C 8 -C 20 fatty acid or salt thereof, and a suspending polymer which is a styrene/(meth)acrylic copolymer. Absent the suspending copolymer, the conditioning agent tends ... | 1,570 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to racks for storing and dispensing thin film plastic bags, such as used grocery bags which have been saved for some future use after the groceries have been removed. More particularly, it relates to a caddy for holding and retaining the bags... | A rack, or caddy, is disclosed which stores and dispenses used plastic bags. Normally the bags are grocery store or department store sized bags made from a thin film of plastic which have been saved for reuse somehow. The caddy includes a sheet member which may be made of molded plastic material such as polypropylene, ... | 2,933 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to using components within a dishwasher to protect a dishwasher from freezing.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Automatic dishwashers can be severely damaged when exposed to low temperatures for a duration long enough to cause w... | A system for protecting a dishwasher from freezing using components within a dishwasher. The system comprising: a control circuit, a heating element, a water pump, drain hose, hot water supply, water valve, door sensor to determine whether dishwasher door is closed and a temperature sensor. | 2,702 |
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates to animal leashes and collars, and more specifically to animal leashes and collars incorporating customized inserts.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Animal collars may be used ... | An animal collar with removable and replaceable inserts for custom ornamentation. An animal leash with removable and replaceable inserts for custom ornamentation, allowing for coordination of the leash and collar in some instances. An animal collar with a leash attach point located to allow for display of the collar or... | 2,665 |
CROSS-REFERENCE
The invention described and claimed hereinbelow is also described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/676,788, filed May 2, 2005, and also in European Patent Application No. 05009579.3, also filed May 2, 2005. The aforesaid US Provisional Patent Application, whose subject matter is incorpora... | The UV-stable solid transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) with UV absorber for photosensitive active pharmaceutical ingredients has a backing layer ( 1 ), at least one active ingredient-containing matrix ( 2 ), and a detachable protective film ( 3 ). Optionally an adhesive layer ( 4 ) and a separating layer ( 5 ) are in... | 2,476 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to an apparatus for removing a surface layer from animal muscular tissue, particularly a skin-including layer from fish fillets, the apparatus comprising a skinning roller driven to rotate and having a circumferential surface design... | An apparatus for skinning fish includes a pressure pad carrying an oscillating knife blade and defining a presser surface which faces the circumferential surface of a skinning roller, the pressure pad being mounted to yield against spring force. The oscillating knife blade is guided in a pocket formed in the pressure p... | 2,819 |
This invention has been devised particularly though not necessarily solely for use in providing a ride in the nature of a wave to provide an opportunity for activities using a wave such as surfing whether using a surfboard or body surfing or using other equipment for such purposes.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART ... | A ride is formed comprising a channel forming a closed loop. The channel is able to receive water. Wave forming means are provided operable to create a wave, when the channel contains water, such that the wave will progress around the channel. The wave is of sufficient size to enable aquatic pastimes to be performed on... | 2,902 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to horseshoes, and more particularly to a weighted horseshoe.
Horseshoes including an assembly of shoe elements for extending the length of the horse's hoof in order to improve the appearance of the horse's gait are known in the art as depicted in t... | A horseshoe including an upper shoe member for attachment to a horse's hoof and having a latch recess, an intermediate body member having a latch tongue for engagement with the latch recess to secure the intermediate body member to the upper shoe member, and a lower shoe member adapted to be secured to the bottom s... | 1,911 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Inversion therapy is a method for achieving a decompression of the musculoskeletal system. Spinal traction occurs when the head is at a lower plane of elevation than the feet, thereby reversing the normal gravitational loading that occurs while standing or sitting.
... | A device used for ankle-based inversion therapy and which does not require hardware is described in this document. It allows the user to be suspended in an inverted posture from their ankles while being supported by an auxiliary mounting bar. The design of this device is presented in this document as an alternative to ... | 1,533 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a protective and disposable cover for use with a dental cure light.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Cross contamination or exchange of biologic materials between dental patients has become an important issue i... | A disposable elongate protective sheath for covering the tip of a dental cure light to prevent cross contamination between dental patients. | 1,417 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/699,272 entitled “A Software Program for Managing Drop Rate of a Windrower Header” filed on Jul. 26, 2005, in the name of the same entity as the present application.
BA... | A method for controlling and modifying the drop rate of a header on an agricultural harvesting machine by providing a programmable electronic control unit capable of receiving operator input through an input device. The programmable electronic control unit generates output signals based on the operator input to raise a... | 2,936 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Computed transaxial tomography techniques have recently been disclosed and developed. In particular there has recently been disclosed and claimed apparatus for producing circularly scanned charged-particles which, when striking a target, produce a rotating x-ray beam suitable for use i... | Various optical devices for use with circular-scanning techniques in computed transaxial tomography are disclosed. In essence such devices produce a rotating dipole field so as simultaneously to provide a circular scan and to focus the charged particle beam on the circular target. | 2,070 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to a femoral prosthetic component for a replacement hip joint which comprises a stem for fixing in a medullary canal, separate proximal element provided with a neck to receive a ball head or having a ball head and connections, such as tapered connec... | A femoral prosthetic component of a replacement hip joint comprises a stem for fixing in a medullary cavity. A separate proximal element is provided with a neck for receiving a modular ball head or having an integral ball head. A dove tail-shaped system is provided for securing the proximal component to the stem which ... | 2,633 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a case and particularly to a case provided for holding a toiletry kit.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is common, especially on commercial airline flights, to provide complimentary toiletry or amenity kits (at times referred to as ‘convenience kit’) for ... | An article having a primary use associated with an open position thereof, and a secondary use associated with a closed position thereof. The primary use is that of a piece of clothing, and the secondary use is that of a storage container. The article comprises a pouch portion ( 12 ) having an opening ( 20 ), the pouch ... | 2,134 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not Applicable
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable
Description of Attached Appendix
[0003] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] Thi... | The Angular Adjustment Mechanism for Snowboard Bindings positioned between the snowboard and boot bindings allows angular adjustment between the snowboard rider's boot bindings and the snowboard without the need for any tools or levers. The user can make adjustments at any time by weighting the board with either fo... | 2,320 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A bipolar electrosurgical handpiece is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,231,571 and D562,978, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference, an example of which is known commercially as the Trigger-Flex Bipolar System and is available from Elliquence LLC of Oceanside, N.Y. The... | An electrosurgical handpiece comprising a squeezable handle connected to extend and retract bipolar electrodes from a rigid tubular member. The bipolar electrodes comprise active separable distal ends and connecting links configured such that when the handle is unsqueezed, the active distal ends protrude from the dista... | 2,515 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
The invention relates to an endoscope for measuring the topography of a surface, and a method for measuring the topography of a surface.
Conventional and well-researched techniques for measuring three-dimensional geometries are often based on active t... | An endoscope measures the topography of a surface. The endoscope contains a projection unit and an imaging unit. The endoscope is characterized in that an objective unit is provided as a component both of the projection unit and the imaging unit. By the integration of the projection unit and the imaging unit, which bot... | 2,357 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to a method for treating humans with high levels of cholesterol and/or triglycerides using a combination of over-the-counter dietary supplements.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
[0002] As is well known, increased levels of choleste... | A method of treating excessive blood lipid levels in humans is described. The treatment includes a daily dosage of food supplements available over-the-counter without a prescription. The supplements are fish oil concentrate, niacin (flush free), and lecithin. In the preferred embodiment two 500 mg tablets of niacin, 2 ... | 2,029 |
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a baby walker, and particularly to such a baby walker which comprises a fixed seat holder supported on a wheeled base, and a rotary carrier rotatably supported on the seat holder to hold a seat.
A regular baby walker, as shown in FIG. ... | A baby walker, which includes a wheeled base, a fixed seat holder supported on the wheeled base, a rotary carrier supported on the seat holder to hold a seat, and a ball bearing mounted on the seat holder to support the seat holder, for enabling the rotary carrier and the seat to be rotated on the seat holder, and a la... | 1,257 |
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
This invention is in the general field of grain processing, more particularly as it relates to removing the edible portion of the grain from the inedible portion after harvesting. Still more particularly it relates to devices and methods for removing husks from ears of corn and removing cor... | An ear of corn attached to a power driver such as a drill can be husked and or creamed in a two-step process without detaching the ear from the driver. The shelling device uses a spring-biased grater inside a tube to cut the kernels from the cob, and may be used alone or in combination with the husking device. If desir... | 2,668 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This is a non-provisional application based upon U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/534,927, entitled “AGRICULTURAL TILLAGE IMPLEMENT WHEEL CONTROL”, filed Nov. 6, 2014, which is based on U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/903,529, entitled “AGRICU... | An agricultural tillage implement includes a main section including a hitch extending in a travel direction, a plurality of foldable wing sections coupled with the main section, a plurality of ground engaging tilling elements, a plurality of wheel assemblies and a control system. The tilling elements are coupled to the... | 2,991 |
The present invention refers to new cysteine derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR2## in which R represents a radical of a fatty saturated or unsaturated acid, or a radical of an aromatic acid, such as benzoic, salicylic, cynnamic, 2-acetoxy-benzoic acid or of a heterocyclic acid, as well as their salts, particu... | The present invention covers D or L or DL-cysteine derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents H or a fatty saturated or unsaturated acid radical, or a radical of an aromatic acid such as benzoic, cynnamic, salycilic, 2-acetoxybenzoic acid or a heterocyclic acid, as well as their salts, in part... | 1,762 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates generally to the field of apparatus for loading condoms onto mandrels. More particularly, the invention relates to a condom loading apparatus utilizing a number of rods to expand the condom as it is drawn down onto the mandrel.
The handling of condoms by mec... | An apparatus for loading condoms onto mandrels is disclosed, the apparatus comprising a number of expansion rods adapted to receive and stretch a condom, the rods being mounted on a reciprocating carriage assembly which moves the rods past the mandrel, the mandrel itself stripping the condom from the rods. | 1,977 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of earlier filed U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/760,638, filed Jan. 21, 2006, and having the same title and inventor as above.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention rel... | A recreational board propelled by side-to-side movement of a user. The board may be wider than deep, to accommodate a human standing at a slight straddle, and have a plurality of caster wheels mounted to an underside thereof. The wheels are preferably mounted in a biased direction wheel arrangement, the bias being prov... | 1,981 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to the field of preventing cancer and treatments for skin lesions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Skin cancer occurs when errors (mutations) form the in the DNA of healthy skin cells. The mutations cause the cells to grow out of con... | Systems and methods of using a composition containing at least one or more amino acids for topical application to skin to prevent cancer and treat skin lesions. | 1,389 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of snowboarding and more particularly to a device for retaining a boot on a gliding board adapted for snowboarding.
2. Description of Background and Material Information
The practice of snowboarding ... | Shock-absorbing support pad to be positioned between a boot and a snowboard, or between the boot and a snowboard binding, and a snowboard binding incorporating such support pad. The support pad has at least two layers of material having different hardnesses. A first layer has a support surface for contacting the boot a... | 1,952 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application claims the priority benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/941,707, filed on Jun. 4, 2007, the contents of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[... | A bite block that is inserted into a patient's mouth during an endoscopic diagnostic or surgical procedure that has a channel for receiving an endoscope or other surgical instrument through the patient's mouth and additional channels transmitting a gas to the patient and transmitting expired gas from the patien... | 2,296 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Many individuals desire a “bright” smile and white teeth, and consider dull and stained teeth cosmetically unattractive. Unfortunately, without preventive or remedial measures, stained teeth are almost inevitable due to the absorbent nature of dental material. Everyday ac... | The invention provides a single phase whitening dentifrice that includes (i) a whitening agent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide, a bound peroxide and a solid peroxide (ii) an abrasive and (iii) a substantially anhydrous orally acceptable carrier, for example, polyethylene glycol. The bound peroxi... | 2,694 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates to an exercise device utilizing a resistance element for development of muscular strength, size and endurance.
[0003] 2. Description of Background and Relevant Information
... | An exercise machine that outputs constant force from resilient resistances and allows continuously selectable levels of strength training resistance. The machine consists primarily of a pre-biased resistance element ( 50 ), a conical pulley structure with eccentric cross section ( 40 ), an axially adjustable force atta... | 2,628 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/806,443, entitled Animal Deterrent, filed on filed on Mar. 29, 2013, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The in... | The animal deterrent device of the present disclosure utilizes and automatic system to detect the presence of an animal in a designated area. Upon detection, the animal deterrent device releases a deterring stimulus. The deterring stimulus is intended to remove the animal from the designated area, and through continuou... | 2,998 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a laser apparatus for irradiating an object to be irradiated with a laser beam.
2. Description of Related Art
As a laser apparatus for irradiating an object to be irradiated with a laser beam emitted from a la... | A laser apparatus for irradiating an object to be irradiated with a laser beam emitted from a laser source is disclosed. The laser apparatus includes a display provided with a screen for displaying laser irradiation conditions, the display being a touch panel type capable of detecting a touch position on the screen; an... | 2,780 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional Ser. No. 60/483,699, filed Jun. 30, 2003.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention concerns collapsible portable supports as used in camping for chairs, tables, etc.... | A collapsible two tier support as for use in camping dishwashing is formed by four uprights connected by pivoted cross brace sets and having a fabric panel defining on upper support connected to the tops. Additional cross brace sets support a second fabric panel at a lower level adjacent the uprights. The entire assemb... | 1,496 |
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