Abstract: A hot wax system for conditioning one's hands that includes a wax that is meltable at a temperature below that which would be harmful to one's skin. The molten wax is placed into an elastic glove that is stretchable to at least 150% of its original length and rebounds to at least 20% of its original length. Thereafter, one's hand is placed into the glove and the glove is manipulated to disperse the wax over all the hand surfaces. The hand is kept in the glove until the desired result is achieved--normally about five to thirty minutes. The process may be repeated with the user's other hand and wax dispersement can be accomplished simultaneously in both gloves by repetitively pressing the gloved hands together. The wax may be conveniently enclosed in a heat resistant container or within the glove itself to facilitate storage, heating and to insure that the correct amount of wax is being utilized.

Abstract: The invention provides for the incorporation of dentifrice preparations, which are commonly accessed from a container on a tray during teeth cleaning, internally within the housing of a disposable prophy angle. Auger, baffle or piston members are used to move the preparations from the housing through passages in the head of the prophy angle to a moving prophy cup. If a reusable autoclavable prophy angle is being used, the invention provides for an annular chamber containing the dentifrice preparation that interfits as a sleeve over the prophy angle body. In such case, the prophy angle head is enlarged and includes an inlet connection with the annular chamber. Passageways in the head direct the dentifrice preparation to the prophy cup and a piston ring is used to move the dentifrice preparation from the chamber through the passageways. Alternatively, an external pressurized supply of the dentifrice preparation may be connected to a conduit which is attached to the body in place of the annular chamber.

Abstract: A tilt head wrench is provided having a handle with spaced-apart first and second openings each having a different geometrical shape. A tilt head includes a connector part through which extends a connector opening having a third geometrical configuration. A connector shaft extends through the first, second and connector openings. It includes a first end portion having a cross-sectional configuration that is engageable with the first opening and connector opening. The shaft includes a second end portion that is circular and permits free rotation of the head when positioned within the connector opening and second opening. Selective axial positioning of the connector shaft allows the tilt head to be in a locked or unlocked disposition.

Abstract: A dual walled pipe string structure defines an annular cavity between the walls into which hard granules may be packed to oppose wall collapse when inserted to high pressure well depths. Segments of pipe thus constructed will reduce the heat transfer across the pipe string allowing for the conveyance of drilling mud from a surface cooler to a downhole tool. The rate of cooled drilling mud transfer to the tool may be controlled to match the heat transfer rates and the heat generated at the tool. To further oppose wall pressures inert gas at opposing pressure may be introduced into the interstices between the granules.

Abstract: A container is provided for a collapsible package of wrapped and/or consumable items. The container comprises an outer housing having a movable inner partition that divides the interior into a waste compartment and a package receptacle area. As the packaged items are removed, the partition is moved against the package causing it to collapse and become reduced in size. The amount of reduction results in a concomitant increase in size of the waste compartment. The partition may be an integral part of a sleeve structure having side panels with grip members accessible through openings in the housing walls. The housing is at least partially enclosed with a movable top cover which may include a waste opening and movable lid.

Abstract: A workpiece holding assembly for a machine apparatus is provided having an adjustable rail clamp attached to a rail which is secured to a work table of the apparatus. The rail is provided with front and back side referencing surfaces and the rail clamp includes an inner channel having an inside wall which comprises a reference surface for engagement with either the front or back side surfaces of the rail. The rail clamp includes a rail fastener means which functions to create a downward and inward force component which securely draws the inside wall against the rail reference surfaces to ensure a solid rigid connection. The rail clamp further is provided with a leveler connector means providing a quick release with a leveler head. The leveler head is provided with a connector portion that forms a corresponding connection with the leveler connector means.

Abstract: A dynamic joint connection is provided between the neck region of a base and the engagement end of a cap. The neck region comprises a reduced diameter end of the base which is offset from the base outer wall by a flat ledge. Located above the ledge a first axial distance, is a first convex rib. The interior surface of the cap engagement end is provided with a cap rib which is located a third axial distance above its abutment end. The third distance will locate the cap rib against the first rib on the down-sloping portion of its surface when the cap abutment end is in contact with the neck region ledge. The compressive force of the cap ring against the first rib will cause the abutment end to be biased downwardly against the ledge. This unstable condition creates a dynamic connection that maintains its integrity throughout rough handling, internal pressures and varying ambient conditions. The neck region can include a second rib.

Abstract: A method of producing a custom fragrance is provided comprising the steps of selecting a series of basic scents. The scents are incorporated into a semi-solid or solid vehicle to produce a scented product. With the semi-solid vehicle the product will be in the form of a viscous cream, gel or ointment contained in a squeeze tube, jar or the like. The solid form will be wax-like and may be molded into a predetermined shape or cast into a wide-mouthed container or mechanical dispensing device. To carry-out the invention, a user transfers a selected product to a portion of one's skin or other surface. One or more additional scented products are selected and applied in the same manner. The products are then manually mixed together on the skin or other surface to form a custom fragrance in-situ.

Abstract: A pipe support for use in securing a shower head water supply pipe to the upper edge of a shower enclosure wall. The support includes a body portion which spans the distance between the shower wall and supply pipe. A clamp flange extends upwardly from a rear corner of the body portion and a bifurcated wall flange extends downwardly from the forward corner of the body portion. The wall flange comprises an inner arm which is spaced apart from an outer arm a distance slightly greater than the thickness of the shower wall. The pipe support is slipped over the upper edge of the shower wall and the water supply pipe is then clamped against the upwardly extending clamp flange. The pipe support may comprise a unitary molded piece or an assembly of three angular members.

Abstract: A machine tool subassembly that holds a workpiece at a predetermined position within the operating area of a machining apparatus is attached to a presetting stand outside of the machine for purposes of aligning a workpiece during the time the machine is operating on another workpiece. The presetting stand is attached to a rail on the flat top surface of a support table. The stand and rail have mating reference surfaces that correspond to the orthogonal axis of the machine. The stand includes upper and lower joint parts which engage an adjustment part of the subassembly. The joint parts include reference surfaces aligned with the machine axis so that when the subassembly engages one of the joint parts, the workpiece secured therein my be aligned along two of the three orthogonal axis of the machine. When the subassembly is connected to the second joint part, it will be aligned precisely ninety degrees to the first joint part.

Abstract: A carriage has a wheeled base with an articulated frame for supporting a construction panel in a multitude of operator-defined orientations during transportation, fitting and installation of the panel. The frame and a construction panel secured to the frame are movable relative to the base between (a) a reclined transport position in which the center of mass of the construction panel overlies the area bounded by the wheels of the base to enhance stability of the carriage during transportation of the panel, and (b) an upright installation position in which the center of mass of the construction panel is located forwardly of the wheels of the base. In the installation position of the frame, transfer balls below the frame transfer the weight of a construction panel to the surface on which the carriage operates to enhance stability and facilitate rolling movement of the carriage.

Abstract: A unitary vise body is provided having a flat upper reference surface extending between opposing first and second ends. A first stationary jaw extends upwardly from the reference surface at the first end of the vise. A second stationary jaw extends upwardly from the reference surface at a location about half-way between the first and second ends. Both the first and second stationary jaws have workpiece abutment surfaces that extend from the reference surface at an angle that corresponds to the reference surface angle of a workpiece clamping extension. The area between the first and second stationary jaws defines a first clamping region and includes a movable jaw which is actuated by a threaded shaft that extends through a threaded opening in the lower portion of the jaw. The area of the vise extending from the second stationary jaw to the opposing end of the vise defines a second clamping region.

Abstract: A workpiece holding assembly for a machine apparatus is provided having an adjustable rail clamp attached to a rail which is secured to a work table of the apparatus. The rail is provided with front and back side referencing surfaces and the rail clamp includes an inner channel having an inside wall which comprises a reference surface for engagement with either the front or back side surfaces of the rail. The rail clamp includes a rail fastener means which functions to create a downward and inward force component which securely draws the inside wall against the rail reference surfaces to ensure a solid rigid connection. The rail clamp further is provided with a leveler connector means providing a quick release with a leveler head. The leveler head is provided with a connector portion that forms a corresponding connection with the leveler connector means.