Abstract: A self-limiting occlusal reduction burr and method of use. The self-limiting occlusal reduction burr comprises a shank rigidly attached to one end of a conical shoulder, and a burr rigidly attached to an opposite end of the shoulder. The shank, shoulder, and burr are all axially symmetrical about an axis. A shoulder angle is defined by a shoulder outside surface and the axis, and in the preferred embodiment was 39°±20°. The self-limiting occlusal reduction burr may include indicia specifying a length of said burr and/or a diameter of said burr.

Abstract: A razor magnifying glass having a magnifying lens adjustably attached to a handle clamp. The handle clamp is sized to attach to a razor. The razor magnifying glass may incorporate an extension shaft, the magnifying lens being adjustably attached to one extreme of the extension shaft, and the handle clamp being adjustably attached to another extreme of the extension shaft. The handle clamp may be a frictional handle clamp which incorporates a frictional handle clamp aperture sized to frictionally admit a razor handle. An alternate embodiment razor magnifying glass incorporates a spring handle clamp having a pair of mutually opposed spring handle clamp arms embracing a spring handle clamp aperture. The spring handle clamp aperture is sized to frictionally admit a razor handle, and the spring handle clamp arms are made of resilient material.

Abstract: An oxygen monitor for a smokestack installation. The oxygen monitor includes a probe assembly mounted to the smokestack, a sensing assembly mounted to the probe assembly, and a monitor cabinet electrically connected to the sensing assembly. The probe assembly has an intake tube within an exhaust tube. Because the intake tube mouth is smaller than the effective exhaust tube mouth, the pressure reduction effect due to fluid travelling past the exhaust tube is greater than at the intake tube mouth, so fluid such as exhaust gasses tends to be drawn into the intake tube and towards an oxygen sensor. The fluid travels past the oxygen sensor and exits the probe assembly through the exhaust tube and its exhaust tube mouth, back into the smokestack. In addition, the hot oxygen sensor heats the fluid, causing it to rise into the exhaust tube and exit through its mouth. These two effects cause a self-circulation of the fluid being monitored for oxygen content, and eliminate the need for a separate fluid pump.

Abstract: A folding mammography table having a folding thorax support hingedly attached to an upper base. The upper base is attached to a lower base by a means for adjusting the height of the upper base over the lower base. In use, the folding mammography table is sized to accommodate a mammography patient. Then the folding mammography table is folded down into the folded configuration, wherein the folding thorax support is disposed substantially horizontal. The mammography patient is then positioned on the folding mammography table, with one breast pendulously extending through a breast orifice in the folding thorax support. Gravity causes the breast to extend downwards, and X-rays are then taken of the breast. In folding mammography table embodiments incorporating two breast orifices, a breast orifice cover is used to block the breast orifice associated with a breast whose X-ray is not being taken, in order to prevent the non-X-rayed breast from interfering with the photography of the breast which is being X-rayed.

Abstract: An automatic shut-off valve for installation on a swimming pool or spa main drain. The automatic shut-off valve has a ball and ball spring between a diaphragm and a housing. The diaphragm is made of resilient material. Downward force on the diaphragm urges the ball into sealable engagement with a valve seat in the housing. During operation, a swimmer covers sufficient diaphragm base apertures so that the diaphragm center is moved downwards as urged by the main drain suction, towards a swimming pool or spa main drain over which the automatic shut-off valve is mounted. The downward motion of the diaphragm urges the ball into sealable engagement with a valve seat in the housing, where it is securely held by the main drain suction. In this fashion, the ball is entrapped instead of the swimmer, thus avoiding possible disembowelment and/or drowning on the part of the swimmer. Back-up shut-off function is provided by a cap spring-loaded into a closed position whence it migrates should the ball become dislodged.

Abstract: A strapless swimsuit top and method of donning same. The strapless swimsuit top comprises waterproof adhesive attached to a fabric cup sized and shaped to admit a female breast. The waterproof adhesive co-extends with the fabric except in an adhesive-free nipple area. An adhesive backing sheet co-extends with the adhesive and protects the adhesive until such time as the strapless swimsuit top is to be installed.

Abstract: An automatic shut-off valve for installation on a sing pool or spa main drain. The automatic shut-off valve has a soft gasket, ball, and ball spring between a grate and a housing. The grate is free to reciprocate up and down relative to the housing. Downward reciprocation of the grate urges the ball into sealable engagement with a valve seat in the housing. During operation, a swimmer covers sufficient grate apertures so that the grate is moved downwards as urged by the main drain suction, towards a swimming pool or spa main drain over which the automatic shut-off valve is mounted. The downward motion of the grate urges the ball into sealable engagement with a valve seat in the housing, where it is securely held by the main drain suction. In this fashion, the ball is entrapped instead of the swimmer, thus avoiding possible disembowelment and/or drowning on the part of the swimmer.

Abstract: A method of attaching pipes. A header pipe is divided into two longitudinally. Header bores are made into one header part, tubes are inserted into each header bore, and the tubes are attached to the header part. One method of attachment is via automatic welding from the inside of the header part. Both welding and inspection are much facilitated by means of the instant method. After the tube(s) have been attached to the header, the attachments are inspected both from the inside and the outside of the header part, and finally the two header parts are re-attached, and their re-attachment is inspected.

Abstract: A refrigerated case cover and method of use. The refrigerated case cover comprises a cover sheet made of insulating material having air cells sandwiched between an outer cover sheet and an inner cover sheet. Eyelets are disposed along the top and bottom edges of the cover. A cord is woven through the lower eyelets. At least one male tab is disposed on each cover sheet side. The cover is attached to a refrigerated case by attaching the upper eyelets to an upper case front lip by means of S hooks, attaching the cord to grille spokes disposed along a lower case front upper edge with S hooks, and attaching each cover sheet side to a respective case side with hook and loop material. An alternate embodiment refrigerated case cover has weights disposed along the cover sheet lower edge, to keep the refrigerated case cover sealed against a refrigerated case lower front, and to expedite installation and removal of the refrigerated case cover.

Abstract: A quick-release grating comprising an actuator mounted to the grating, a frame to which the grating is rotatably mounted via of grating hinges, and a safety pin which prevents re-closure of the grating once it has been opened. The actuator comprises spring-loaded deadbolts which slide through frame and grating bores in order to lock the grating in position relative to the frame. The actuator is enclosed within a locked box which prevents unauthorized opening of the grating. An alternate embodiment quick release grating provides for an actuator disposed remote to the grating, which has the benefit of obviating the need to enclose the actuator within a locked box. An additional alternate embodiment quick release grating provides for deadbolts mounted to a grating top member and a grating bottom member. An additional alternate embodiment quick release grating incorporates a transwall structure, whereby an externally-mounted grating may be released via an internally-mounted remote actuator.

Abstract: A folding base for a kick stand comprising a stack of panels disposed within a housing. The panels are rotatably attached to the housing by means of a spindle, and may alternately be fanned out into an extended position, or retracted into the housing for storage and/or transportation. The housing comprises an upper deck sized to accommodate a kick stand foot of a two-wheeled vehicle kick stand. When extended, the folding base for a kick stand provides a secure base to prevent the kick stand foot from sinking into soft surfaces such as mud, grass, sand, etc., thereby preventing the two-wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle or bicycle from toppling over and possibly being damaged or hurting someone. The kick stand foot is securely held in place on the housing upper deck by means of a clip and upper deck walls. Due to the resilient nature of the clip, the folding base for a kick stand may be quickly and easily installed and removed from the kick stand.

Abstract: A radial bellcrank actuator comprising a piston with a circumferential piston groove, and a bellcrank attached to an output shaft. The bellcrank has a bellcrank piston lobe at one end, and a bellcrank output shaft lobe at the other. The bellcrank piston lobe is attached to the bellcrank output shaft lobe at a bellcrank waist. The bellcrank piston lobe is sized to fit into the piston groove, such that reciprocation of the piston causes rotation of the bellcrank and attached output shaft. Relationships between the dimensions of the bellcrank lobes, the distance between their centers, the thickness of the bellcrank piston lobe, and the waist width are disclosed, which permit the preferred embodiment radial bellcrank actuator to provide up to 90 degrees of rotation. Thus, the instant invention is economical, simple, long-lasting and provides symmetrical loading to its components.

Abstract: A kneeling dolly with ramp brake and method of use. Each kneeling dolly with ramp brake comprises a body having a ramp adjacent a wheel well, two front wheels swivellably and retractably attached to the body, and at least one rear wheel. Devices for extending and retracting the front wheels are provided. The instant kneeling dolly with ramp brake may be used singly, in pairs, or in whatever grouping(s) desired. In operation, a vehicle is rolled onto kneeling dollies with ramp brake, until one vehicle wheel is disposed on a respective kneeling dolly with ramp brake. Due to the swivellable attachment of the front and rear wheels, each kneeling dolly with ramp brake is free to travel in any desired direction, and thus the vehicle supported by the kneeling dollies with ramp brake may be pushed in any direction. This flexibility in movement helps relieve congestion and maximize floor space in garages, hangars, etc.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying wires along a vehicle-mounted extensible mast. Said apparatus comprises a telescopically extensible mast and a wire carrier box mounted to a vehicle, a masthead platform mounted to an extreme of the mast opposite the vehicle, a bend-reversible wire carrier, and guides attached to the mast. The bend-reversible wire carrier is threaded through the guides. One extreme of the bend-reversible wire carrier is attached to the vehicle, and the opposite extreme is attached to the masthead platform. The bend-reversible wire carrier comprises clockwise bends alternating with counterclockwise bends separated by bend-reversible wire carrier sections. The bend-reversible wire carrier sections, clockwise bends, and counterclockwise bends are sized to fit into the wire carrier box when the mast is retracted.

Abstract: A ceiling-mounted storage bracket having a top member rigidly attached to a pair of side members, and a bottom member rigidly attached to the side members. The top member, side members and bottom members define a storage aperture sized to admit items to be stored. Alternate embodiments of the ceiling-mounted storage bracket are disclosed which provide two mutually cooperating top members, which may be translated relative to each other so as to vary the width of the storage aperture. An alternate embodiment is disclosed wherein the ceiling-mounted storage bracket is made of bolted-together angle iron, and a bottom member attached to the side member by means of brackets, to permit both the height and the width of the storage aperture to be varied. The ceiling-mounted storage brackets are generally used in pairs, so that each ceiling-mounted storage bracket may support one extreme of an article(s) to be stored.

Abstract: An arthritis, muscle pain, and dry skin remedy is provided containing rubbing alcohol, witch hazel, and olive oil. In the preferred embodiment, the remedy contains sixteen parts rubbing alcohol, sixteen parts witch hazel, and four parts olive oil. An alternate embodiment arthritis, muscle pain, and dry skin remedy is also disclosed which relieves symptoms of muscle pain, arthritis, and dry, scaly skin in horses. This alternate remedy uses castor oil instead of olive oil.

Abstract: ‘Namib Sunrise’, an Ornithogalum dubium cultivar. ‘Namib Sunrise’ has a compact growth habit with three to eight leaves which grow to a length of up to eight-twelve cm. The most striking characteristic of the mature plant is its corymbose-shaped inflorescence (raceme) which is between 15 and 30 cm tall and includes 15-20 flowers. The flowers are RHS25A orange with no darkened centers. Each ‘Namib Sunrise’ flower is cup-shaped, and 2.8 to 3 cm wide.

Abstract: ‘Namib Sun’, an Ornithogalum dubium cultivar. ‘Namib Sun’ has a robust and vigorous growth pattern producing leaves 20-30 cm in length. The most striking characteristic of the mature plant is its spike-shaped inflorescence (raceme) which is between 30 and 50 cm tall and includes 50-60 flowers. The flowers are RHS7B yellow with green centers. Each ‘Namib Sun’ flower is cup-shaped to stellate with age, and two to three cm wide.

Abstract: ‘Croton Zulu’, a Codiaeum cutivar. ‘Croton Zulu’ has a bushy growth habit. It features an uneven variegation beginning yellow (upper surface RHS 5A; lower surface RHS 5D) and maturing to red and orange colors (RHS 59B, RHS 169A, RHS 60A and RHS 17D). When potted in 14 cm pots in shade house conditions, ‘Croton Zulu’ plants attain a height of 30 cm and are about 30 cm wide, giving the plant a rounded shape.