Abstract: An apparatus for use with rechargeable dispensers includes a spray head and a probe connected to the spray head for puncturing reservoirs of concentrated chemical. The probe includes a connecting portion for attaching the probe to the barrel of the spray head; a disc portion, the connecting portion and the disc portion defining a through hole; and a shaft portion connected to the disc portion at one end and defining a tip end at another end. The probe may also include more than one shaft portion. In one embodiment, a conventional downtube is modified to function as a probe.

Abstract: A sliding insert for a fishing chair includes a bottom portion; a top portion; a bearing assembly located between the bottom and top portions such that the top portion is slidable relative to the bottom portion; and a first holding plate located on a rear end of the bottom portion for attaching the bottom portion to the fishing chair by inserting the first holding plate in a backrest support located on a rear of a seat of the fishing chair.

Abstract: A hingeless type intraocular lens microcartridge for use with a surgical insertion instrument. The hingeless microcartridge has a fixed configuration with a transition portion extending between a lens receiving portion and a nozzle portion.

Abstract: An artificial intraocular refractive correction lens is implanted into an eye that has a natural crystalline lens by steps of providing an artificial intraocular refractive correction lens and inserting the artificial intraocular refractive correction lens into a posterior chamber of the eye to a position anterior to and in a vicinity of the natural crystalline lens to provide a spacing between the artificial intraocular refractive correction lens and the natural crystalline lens. The implanted intraocular refractive correction lens has a shape that is predetermined with respect to a shape of the natural crystalline lens so as to form the spacing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an implantable, slow-release, self-absorbing, biologically compatible drug delivery system such as slow-release pharmaceutical compositions, including for example, slow-release, allergy desensitization compositions containing one or more allergens in combination with a biologically-compatible, self-absorbing matrix. The present system is useful for treating disorders including, for example, infections, deficiencies or allergies. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating a patient suffering from a disorder, as well as methods for desensitizing a patient to one or more allergens. The present invention also relates to a device for implanting the present composition in a patient.

Abstract: A deformable intraocular lens injecting apparatus including a spring biased plunger. A preferred embodiment of the lens injecting apparatus includes a separate lens injecting device having a lens cartridge receiver, and a separate one-piece lens cartridge having a lens holding portion connected to a nozzle portion. The lens cartridge is preferably connected into the lens cartridge receiver by a bayonet-type connection.

Abstract: Rechargeable dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including at least one chemical reservoir for recharging the spray bottle dispenser. Preferably, a plurality of separate chemical reservoirs containing chemical concentrate are provided within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills, and/or accidental ingestion by children.

Abstract: A thermosyphon-powered jet-impingement cooling device delivering superior thermal energy dissipation for compact heat sources such as electronic devices. Thermal energy from a heat source travels through the heat source/heat spreader plate interface to the heat spreader plate and heat spreader plate extended surface. Thermal energy is transferred by convection to a single or two-phase coolant media. The heated and/or boiling, less dense coolant begins to expand and rise. The rising coolant or vapor approaches a cold plate and velocity slows due to the greater cross-sectional flow area. The coolant heat energy is released by convection or condensation to the heat dissipation/fluid interface surface, and is then conducted through the cold plate, across the cold plate/heat dissipating device thermal interface, and then to the heat dissipating device. As the cooled media contracts and/or condenses to form droplets, the coolant or droplets begin to fall.

Abstract: A child safety seat air bag device. The device includes a child safety seat and an air bag device. The air bag device is preferably located transversely across the child safety seat, and releably connected at one end to the child safety seat and/or vehicle restraint belt.

Abstract: A lens injecting device comprising a slidable plunger and means for providing a force in a direction opposite to the direction of advancement of the slidable plunger to provide controlled release of the deformable intraocular lens from the lens injecting device. Further, a method of implantation of a deformable intraocular lens in the eye by forcing the deformable intraocular lens in a folded or condensed configuration through a passageway through an incision in the eye while applying an opposing force to control release of the deformable intraocular lens into the eye.

Abstract: A deformable intraocular lens implanting device for implanting a deformable intraocular lens into the eye. The device includes a deformable nozzle tip portion having a wall portion defining a nozzle tip lens delivery passageway portion, the wall portion having a deformable transverse cross-sectional profile which deforms as an intraocular lens is advanced through the nozzle tip lens delivery passageway portion.

Abstract: A lens injecting device comprising a slidable plunger and means for providing a force in a direction opposite to the direction of advancement of the slidable plunger to provide controlled release of the deformable intraocular lens from the lens injecting device. Further, a method of implantation of a deformable intraocular lens in the eye by forcing the deformable intraocular lens in a folded or condensed configuration through a passageway through an incision in the eye while applying an opposing force to control release of the deformable intraocular lens into the eye.

Abstract: A device for measuring the speed of an object. The device includes a spatial filter scheme to provide quick-response photodetectors and an efficient use of light. The device projects light onto the object by a light source 1, and the light reflected by the object is received by a lens. This light passes through aperture stop 4 and strikes prism array 7, where it is split alternately into two paths at a fixed pitch with respect to the optical axis. The two split beams are received respectively by two photodetectors. The speed of the object moving relative to the measuring device can be calculated based on the data collected by photodetectors.

Abstract: A collagen containing substrate comprising cattle basal membrane is conditioned by incubating the membranes in a mixture of pepsin, hyaluronidase and acetic acid and separating the collagen from the mixture. The mixture can include pepsin, hyaluronidase and a 0.5M solution of acetic acid in 1:1:10 proportions. The incubation is conducted for about 10 hours at about 45.degree. C. After incubation, collagen is separated from the mixture by centrifuging at a speed of 5000 to 30000 rpms for about 30 minutes. The collagen is mixed with polymerizable monomer and polymerized to form a gel that can be ground to form an intraocular or contact lens.

Abstract: A spray bottle has a ball swivel joint enabling angular orientation of the spray head with respect to the bottle. Both liquid and air are conducted between the pump and the bottle in separate passageways in the swivel joint, thus enabling use of a conventional pump. These passageways may be spaced apart or substantially concentric. A highly flexible pickup hose has a weight at its distal or pickup end, so that the distal and remains immersed in liquid, even when the spray bottle is inverted. In alternative embodiments, the pickup hose is bendable, rather than highly flexible. Tightening a cap adjusts tension on the swivel joint, thus varying pressure required to adjust spray head angularity or to immobilize the spray head at a desired angularity. The swivel joint may include one or more ball members.

Abstract: A control device with improved connection between display device and printed circuit board assembly, and improved key switches having beveled keytops. Further, the control device is configured to display the mode of internal manual switches without directly accessing the internal manual switches.