Abstract: A scissor retaining apparatus for retaining a pair of scissors in the event the scissors are dropped by the user to prevent damage to the scissors and to prevent injury to persons standing or sitting nearby. Additional features include a detachable scissor sheath that provides increased safety for those in proximity to the scissors and additional protection for the scissors.

Abstract: A combination seat and storage container with carrying straps comprising a container which has trapezoidal shaped sidewalls and front and rear walls secured at their edges into a generally rectangular but downwardly tapering configuration. The container has a rectangular bottom wall secured at its periphery to the lower edges of the side, front and rear walls and a generally rectangular lid larger than the bottom wall pivotally secured along one edge to an upper edge of the rear wall and with a clasp securing the front edge of the lid to the front wall of the container. A pair of straps are secured to the rear wall for transportation purposes.

Abstract: A collapsible structure for maintaining articles in a stabilized condition and a method of making same. The structure comprises an integral blank of bendable material having pre-cut lines formed therein, fold lines formed thereon. Portions of the blank are interconnected into a generally flat collapsed position, and it is bendable into an open position to define a plurality of article receiving receptacles.

Abstract: A toner container receiving apparatus has a sump and a sump opening with box-like upwardly extending vertical walls around the sump opening. A toner container includes box-shaped downwardly extending walls which fit around the sump walls when the container is positioned over the sump. A flexible cover is movable from a covering position above the box-shaped walls through a curved path to a position alongside an exterior vertical wall of the container. A lever on the receiving apparatus is movable to a vertical position and is coupled to structure which locks the container to the sump during that movement. A handle connected to the cover is positioned to fit into a slot into the lever and prevent moving of the lever away from its vertical locking position until the cover has been moved to its covering position. The cover is flexible enough to move through the curved path but stiff enough to be pushed back to its covering position.

Abstract: A circuit breaker having a chassis, an electrical contact structure, and a shock absorber mechanism. The contact structure includes a movable first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. The first contact has a first movement range. The shock absorbing mechanism, which absorbs energy from the movement of the first contact, includes a metallic bar pivotally mounted on the chassis, and first and second limit members fixed to the chassis. The first and second limit members define a second movement range which overlaps the first movement range. A spring weakly biases the metallic bar towards the second limit member. The first contact, during movement thereof to an open position, strikes the metallic bar. Kinetic energy is removed from the first electrical contact by the metallic bar without bounce of the electrical contact, and the metallic bar pivots against the first limit member, transferring the shock of stopping the first contact to the chassis.

Abstract: The invention provides a pulmonary respirator used in the treatment of such diseases as Pulmonary Emphysema, Asthma, Bronchitis and other respiratory diseases in addition to supplying emergency pure oxygen to the heart and airways of the patient.Disclosed is a lightweight respirator, easily carried by a patient, having the appearance of a small piece of luggage, containing a bottle of oxygen under pressure, having a self-contained rechargeable battery pack for operation independently of external power, having a cigarette lighter plug-in connector for operation in an automobile or other vehicle wherein 12-volt D.C. current is available, and having, for operation independently of external power, a lightweight onboard battery pack which is automatically rechargeable while the respirator is being operated on either the 12-volt D.C. circuit or a 110 volt A.C. circuit.