Abstract: An efficient, low cost, single-patient-use disposable carbon dioxide absorbing device which avoids use of any moving parts. A transparent flexible sac container having at least two openings for communication between the inside and outside of the container is described. The sac is included within a system for providing air to a patient by means of an airstream through a conduit. The sac includes granular, carbon dioxide absorbing material, an air inflow hose and an air outflow hose. The airstream enters the sac through the inflow hose and is dispersed into the granular material, which absorbs at least a major portion of the carbon dioxide in the airstream. The airstream then enters into the outflow hose and is provided to the patient, thus minimizing the deleterious effects of carbon dioxide in the breathing gas. The construction is of sturdy, lightweight materials minimize the effort and training which would normally be required for replacing a unit which has expended its carbon dioxide absorbing capability.

Abstract: An electrical insole or outsole is provided to increase foot support. The insole is attached to the top of the sole body, whereas the outsole is attached to the bottom of the sole body. The insole or outsole has a raised front portion to shift some weight rearward to the center of the foot. The back portion of the insole is either raised or lowered, depending on the shoe heel height, to shift some weight forward to the center of the foot.

Abstract: A plurality of prefabricated modular kitchen units are adapted for floor-to-ceiling installation along at least two intersecting kitchen walls for minimizing installation time and obviating the necessity for finishing the walls along which the units are installed.Installation is facilitated by a corner unit construction that permits the end-wise insertion of spaced connectors for joining spaced perpendicularly related modular units to adjacent sides thereof, as in an L-shaped layout at a kitchen corner, and in the formation of cooperating recesses or cavities in the various units to house the necessary wiring and plumbing. Complete coverage of a wall along which the units are installed is assured adjacent the ceiling by an adjustable lighting module which performs the dual functions of lighting the kitchen and providing an adjustable molding between the modular units and ceiling while any variations between the wall length and installed units is compensated for by the installation of a modular panel section.

Abstract: A telescoping conduit for transmitting washing liquid from a lower spray arm assembly to an upper spray arm in the wash chamber of a dishwasher. The conduit includes telescoping stabilizing means to insure that the conduit engages a connection member positioned on the upper spray arm.

Abstract: A door latch having an over-center latching mechanism, which can be tripped by the dishwasher timer to allow the door to open slightly during the drying cycle of the dishwasher. The latch can also be opened by operating a handle on the exterior of the dishwasher.

Abstract: A liquid-containing, trap connection, for connecting a dishwasher tub in fluid flow relationship with a pump inlet, the trap connection having a tongue-like projection, located therewithin, and integrally attached to the connection sidewall above the liquid level in the trap. The tongue-like projection has a free end extending to a point below the liquid level to provide a sound barrier whereby the pump sounds emanating from the inlet side of the pump are muted.

Abstract: A clamp means for disposition about the mouth of an open-topped refuse receptacle in a domestic compactor, the clamp means including a bail portion for carrying the receptacle when it is filled with trash and an over-center latch mechanism which secures the clamp tightly about the receptacle and insures that a plastic bag within the receptacle is not disturbed during the compacting cycle. Additionally, the clamp means includes a projection means which is received by a corresponding support means on the compactor door to prevent the receptacle from twisting during the compacting cycle.