Abstract: The bedding article comprises a plurality of channels which extend longitudinally or laterally of the featherbed and into which fill can be blown. Each channel is divided into two longitudinal portions, accomplished by a line of lateral stitching across the channel. The two portions have different lengths, with the two lengths alternating from end to end for adjacent channels.

Abstract: A software system for creating new data collection applications for processing input data. User information is provided through a series of screen interfaces to a first program portion, which uses a series of templates to construct an information structure. The new application contains no code but only functional information. The information provided by the user is stored in a data dictionary. A second program portion interprets and accesses the information structure created by the first program portion in order to process input data provided by the user. Certain parts/functions of the information structure can be modified, by both the first and second program portions.

Abstract: The pillow comprises four substantially identical fabric sections arranged in registry and secured together around the peripheries thereof. A line of stitching connects the middle two layers, defining a rectangular portion or other configuration, in the center of the pillow. The pillow is filled between the middle two layers from the line of stitching to the peripheral edges of the fabric sections. Filling is also present between the upper fabric section and one of the middle fabric sections, and between the lower fabric layers and the other middle fabric section, resulting in a pillow which has less fill in the center portion thereof.

Abstract: The video game includes a monitor for visual representation of a selected portion of a player's body affected by a medical condition. The information concerning the medical condition, including both its cause and effects on the body, is stored, as is a set of treatment actions for combating said medical condition, including medical treatment actions, immune system responses and spiritual actions. Also stored is the known effect of the treatment actions on the medical condition. A computer program permits the player to select and use the available treatment actions against the disease, all of which are visually produced by the program.

Abstract: A pillow cover and pouch combination where the cover is adapted to receive a pillow therein, the cover having first and second identical sections, each section including outer and inner fabric portions with a layer of down filling therebetween. The first and second sections are secured together by a line of stitching around three sides, the other side being open to receive a conventional pillow, closeable by a closure element. The pouch member is configured such that the cover may be folded and positioned inside to produce a pillow-like member.

Abstract: A data collection device obtains three-dimensional ultrasound scan information of a portion of the abdominal aorta. A plurality of transducer elements are arranged to provide overlapping coverage. The data collection device is first positioned over the aorta by an operator; a one-dimensional scan with a Doppler sound generator operating on the blood flow is used to verify proper initial positioning of the device. Three-dimensional scan information is then obtained and converted from plane coordinates into spherical coordinates such that the resulting converted scan line planes are perpendicular to the aorta. The information in each converted scan line plane is then processed to determine the boundaries of the aorta, from which diameter information is then calculated. Diameter measurements over a given region of the aorta can be used to determine and monitor an aneurysm in the aorta.

Abstract: The system includes a capsule member made from a material which is not dissolvable in water but is dissolvable in the digestive fluids of a predator fish. The capsule contains a material which, following ingestion by a predator (game/sport) fish, results in death of the predator fish. A connecting member is secured to the capsule, and is adapted to be secured to a prey (bait) fish such that when the prey fish is released in a body of water, such as a lake, in the vicinity of the predator fish, the predator fish is likely to consume the prey fish along with the capsule and shortly thereafter dies, thereby reducing the number of predator fish relative to the number of prey fish.

Abstract: The system includes a function for generating a plurality of ultrasound scan planes, each separated by a selected angle, to produce a scan cone having an ultrasound scan cone boundary for scanning the bladder, or other organ. The amount, if any, of the scanned bladder which extends beyond the ultrasound scan cone boundary is then determined, as well as the percentage of the bladder within an inner cone boundary relative to that within the ultrasound cone boundary. A signal is provided, specifically illumination of one of four orthogonal arrows in a display, indicating the direction that the transducer should be moved in order to more accurately center the bladder within the ultrasound scan cone boundary. Re-aiming of the transducer is considered necessary when the ratio of the percentages is less than 70%, while if the percentage ratio is greater than 70%, aiming is optional.

Abstract: The dust attachment which is used with a spiral saw power tool includes a first attachment portion which at a rear end has a substantially dust-tight fit with a mounting head portion of the tool. The other (forward) end extends beyond a forward edge of the mounting head portion, but such that the spiral saw bit extends beyond the forward edge of the attachment portion by a distance which is slightly greater than that of the thickness of the workpiece. An attaching member such as a screw secures the dust attachment portion to the tool. An dust exit tube extends from a side surface of the attachment portion and communicates with the interior of the attachment portion. The dust exit tube extends at an angle away from the attachment portion toward the rear end thereof.

Abstract: The system includes at least two power disc elements, each mounted for rotation on a central shaft which is typically fixed. The first power disc element includes a first peripheral gear portion at the rim of the power disc element by which the first power disc element is turned. A first system gear mounted on a first system shaft mates with the first peripheral gear portion with first system shaft being offset from the central shaft. The first power disc element also has a second peripheral gear portion in the vicinity of the rim extending forwardly of the first power disc element. A second power disc element has a plurality of outer drive gears mounted for rotation to a rearwardly facing surface, positioned to mate with the second peripheral gear portion on the first power disc element. A central gear is fixed to the central shaft and mates with the outer drive gears on the second power disc element.

Abstract: The miniature self-controlled musical system includes a plurality of musical instrument assemblies including a drummer, a bass guitar, a guitar and a turntablist. Each assembly represents the selected musical instrument and includes a processor/storage member for storing musical sounds associated with the musical instrument for a particular pre-programmed song. Each musical assembly also includes a speaker member for playing the musical sounds and a control switch for controlling the on-off status of the musical instrument assembly. The system also includes initiating control (selection) elements on each musical assembly for selecting one musical instrument assembly as a master assembly member for a particular pre-recorded song and for communicating control information from the selected master assembly to the remaining musical assemblies to play the particular song.

Abstract: A wheel assembly for a wheelchair having a number of structural features, including a two-gear arrangement, in which one gear is a hypocycloidal gear providing a gear ratio lower than 1:1. A shift member is located on the wheel assembly with hand operated shift portions of the shift member, the shift member capable of moving laterally (perpendicular to the axle) of the wheel between two positions. The shift member can be moved by the user while seated in the wheelchair. The wheel assembly includes a hand rim which is connected to a housing within which is a gear assembly. The gear assembly includes two spaced cage plates which are joined by fixed shafts having unidirectional rollers positioned thereon around the periphery thereof.

Abstract: The system includes a bladder volume device which determines the volume of urine in the bladder on a non-invasive basis, such as by ultrasound. The device then compares the volume determination, which is made on a regular basis, against previously obtained cystometry information for the patient, which comprises a graph which correlates bladder pressure, specifically detrusor pressure, against volume of urine in the bladder. The graph is used by the system to produce a surrogate bladder pressure for each volume determination made. The system then provides an indication of the surrogate bladder pressure so that the patient can determine when catheterization is desirable.

Abstract: The magnetic drive system includes a motor and associated motor shaft and a motor assembly, the motor assembly including an electronically conductive cylinder. A machine assembly for driving a machine includes a permanent magnet assembly. The motor assembly and the machine assembly are arranged and supported relative to each other so that the permanent magnet assembly and the electrically conductive cylinder are in longitudinal juxtaposition so that rotation of the motor shaft results in rotation of the machine shaft through magnetic action.

Abstract: The gusseted pillow includes a top fabric section, a bottom fabric section and an intermediate gusset portion, wherein the peripheries of the top and bottom fabric sections are each longer than a total length of the gusset portion. The peripheral edges of the top and bottom fabric sections are attached, respectively, to the opposing edges of the gusset portion, with pleats at the corners of the pillow. The pillow is filled to produce a high loft (puffy) appearance, with the portion of the pillow on opposing sides of the gusset portion being elevated from the gusset portion.

Abstract: The graphics display system includes an electroluminescent lamp which has a connector member which includes electrical pin connections which are connected to the illuminating assembly of the lamp. The lamp also includes a graphic image portion which results in a lighted image when the lamp is illuminated. The lamp fits into a base assembly which includes a socket arrangement which receives the connector member of the lamp. The socket portion includes electrically conductive spring clips which mate with the electrical pin connections on the connecting member and firmly hold the lamp in place when the lamp is properly inserted into the socket. The electrically conductive spring clips are connected to a source of electrical signals for illumination of the lamp. The system also includes a green filter applied to a surface of the lamp, and a clear substrate applied to the upper surface of the filter. The graphic image is printed into the substrate.

Abstract: The quilted-top featherbed includes a conventional featherbed, which is adapted and arranged to lie on top of a conventional bed mattress and is filled with feathers. A quilted-top member is secured around the periphery thereof to the featherbed, wherein the top member comprises successive layers of woven fabric, polyester batting and nonwoven fabric, the three layers being secured together by a quilted stitching pattern.