Abstract: A light assembly, comprising a planar substrate containing a plurality of light sources mounted perpendicularly thereto, each of the light sources operatively arranged to emit light outwardly from the source at a solid first angle which is less than 2.pi. steradians, and, a light directing element mounted to the planar substrate and operatively arranged to direct the light emitted from each of the plurality of light sources into a beam which subtends from the source at a second angle which is greater than the first angle in at least two dimensions. In a preferred embodiment of the light assembly, the light directing element is a reflector. The light assembly of the subject invention is especially suited for use as combination of a truck clearance and marker light assembly.

Abstract: A puller tool is comprised of a finger guide member having a central through bore and containing one or more fingers arranged for radial movement therein, an elongated actuating member having a rearward end and a forward end which passes through the central through bore. The finger guide member is positioned between the forward and rearward end, and an engagement head is mounted to the forward end of the elongated actuating member and is operatively arranged to contact the one or more fingers and cause the radial movement when the engagement head is moved toward the finger guide member.

Abstract: The apparatus of the invention broadly comprises a generally cylindrically shaped, hollow handle having an inner diameter and an outer diameter and also having a first end and a second end, a generally cylindrically shaped cutting member fixedly secured within the first end of the handle, and, a cap member comprising a hollow cylinder having a longitudinal axis and a disk-like endplate secured at one end thereof, the cap member having an inner diameter which is larger than the outer diameter of at least one portion of the handle, the cap member also comprising a clip extending from the cylinder generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder. The invention also comprises various modifications and alternative embodiments of the apparatus, as well as a method of cutting an end of a cigar using the various embodiments.

Abstract: A weaning system for weaning a child off sucking devices, comprising a series of nipples, each nipple of the series having a wall and an external surface, the external surface of each nipple having at least one aberration, the external surface of each successive nipple of the series being rougher than the external surface of the preceding nipple.

Abstract: An apparatus for the prevention of ice dams on roofs of edifices comprising a ventilator, a first and second outdoor temperature sensor. The first temperature sensor is located outside where snow will not collect. The second outdoor temperature sensor is located on the roof of the edifice where snow will collect. Both sensors are housed to protect the sensors from extreme weather conditions, such as sun and wind. The apparatus also comprises a thermostat for receiving the temperature readings from the first and second temperature sensors and manipulating the ventilator. The apparatus also provides a method of preventing ice dam formation on roofs of edifices, comprising the steps of detecting a first temperature reading of the ambient atmosphere, detecting a second temperature reading of the roof of the edifice, comparing the readings to determine whether conditions exist for ice dam formation, ventilating an air space below the roof of the edifice to cool the roof if ice dam conditions are present.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing clad tubular product from a hollow carbon steel billet having an inner diameter and a hollow corrosion resistant alloy billet having an outer diameter, comprising the steps of: machining the inner diameter of the hollow carbon billet and the outer diameter of the hollow corrosion resistant alloy billet to result in an interference fit between the two billets at room temperature when the corrosion resistant billow is placed inside the carbon billet; heating the hollow carbon billet in a furnace until the carbon billet reaches a temperature in the range of approximately 400.degree. F. to about 850.degree. F.; inserting the corrosion resistant billet inside of the hollow carbon billet while the carbon billet is at a temperature in the range of approximately 400.degree. F. to about 850.degree. F.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for illumination of a vehicle license plate includes a substrate, a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the substrate, and a lens for directing the light emitted from the light emitting diodes onto the license plate. A housing encases the substrate and the lens. An attachment member fixedly secures the housing to a vehicle displaying the license plate.

Abstract: A rotational cadaver system is disclosed which incorporates a rotational storage rack. The rotational storage rack includes a first and second shaft and two wheels mounted thereto. The shaft is rotationally mounted on a plurality of legs. A number of branches are radially secured to each wheel and arms are pivotally secured to each branch. The arms include means for receiving a tray upon which a cadaver may be placed. The trays includes means for engagement with mechanical placement and retrieval means. The tray also include means for securing them to various types of autopsy tables. A motor is also provided for turning the shaft varying the position of the cadavers. A method is also disclosed for utilizing the system in conjunction with the performance of an autopsy.

Abstract: A cigar substitute, comprising an elongate, inedible, flexible tube having a length such that when one end is held in the mouth, the other end protrudes out of the mouth and having at least one lumen containing a mixture comprising nicotine, nicotine derivative, nicotine substitute or nicotine substitute derivative, an edible carrier, and a flavoring substance.

Abstract: A cone cake baking apparatus comprising: a horizontal baking tin having a plurality of circular openings, a vertical first side wall, and a vertical second side wall; and the first and second side walls each having a securing portion.