Abstract: An attachment for pivotally supporting a denture in the mouth of the user in which the user has at least two spaced apart dental posts implanted therein, such posts being in the front of and one to either side of the front center of the mouth of the user, the attachment including an anchor member semi-permanently attached to the anchor posts and having a bar portion extending between the spaced apart dental posts. A denture member which conforms generally to the contour of the anchor member is engagable in proximity with the anchor member bar portion. The denture member is cast within a denture having simulated gum portions and teeth portions. The denture member has an arm for removably and pivotally interlocking the denture member with the anchor member bar portion when a denture having the denture member formed therein is in a usable position within the mouth of the user. Pivotation limiting trunnions are formed as a part of the anchor member.

Abstract: A combination nozzle and dental floss assembly formed of two major components fixedly secured to each other. One component is an elongated tubular member that functions as a nozzle and which has a curved tip portion at its top end. The bottom end of the tubular member has an attachment head for detachably connecting it to the oral hygiene flushing apparatus. An inlet port is formed in the bottom end of the tubular member and an outlet port is formed at its top end. The second component is a panel member that extends laterally from the tubular member and it has a finger member whose tip is oriented a predetermined spaced distance from the outlet port of the tubular member. A spool of dental floss is detachably mounted upon the panel member and is covered by a cap. The dental floss is threaded inwardly through an aperture in the tubular member and outwardly through the outlet port across to the tip of the finger member and then wound around a boss member extending upwardly from the panel member.

Abstract: A disposable, plastic dental implement is provided for enabling both the aspiration of fluids from a patient's mouth and the retracting of soft tissues in the patient's mouth. The implement is a slender, elongate member having a hollow tubular portion having a suction end and a connection end for connecting the member to a conventional suction tube. Relatively narrow, first and second, longitudinally-extending fins project sidewardly from opposite, lower, side regions of said tubular portion. These fins, which are substantially uniform in width and thickness, extend around a suction end of the tubular member to abut one another. A region of the fins around the suction end of tubular portion are curved downwardly to form an arcuate, tissue-retraction tip at the suction end of the member. Preferably, the width of the fins is less than the outside diameter of the tubular portion at its connection end.

Abstract: A signage system support structure formed from a pair of identical preferably extruded multi-grooved channel members. A connecting element in the form of an elongate rigid panel inserted into an unconstricted medial groove of each channel serves to join two channels. Each channel is additionally formed with a constricted medial groove, a pair of outwardly facing grooves and a pair of lateral grooves on each side of and parallel to the medial grooves. In use the upper and/or lower edges of a sign to be supported are engaged in one or more of the channel grooves with a flat sign having either opposed edges encased in the lateral grooves or a free edge in the constricted medial groove, and an arcuate sign having its edges engaged in the outwardly facing grooves. The signs or supported displays may be formed with engaging tabs displaceable out of the plane of the sign to engage in a groove.

Abstract: A dental probe assembly includes a tool having a handle portion at one end thereof with a probe mounted at the other end. The probe is made of a light conducting member associated with means for transmitting light to the probe. The tool also includes means for sensing the amount of light conducted by the probe. In use the probe would be inserted into a gum pocket and by sensing the amount of light on the probe would be sensed which would correspond to the length of the probe outside of the pocket. The depth of the pocket would be determined from this value.

Abstract: A display device including a base, to which an upright standard is mounted. A display frame is rotatably mounted on the upright standard to permit rotation of the display frame about a vertical axis. Display support rods are mounted on the display frame for holding multiple groups of display items, such as photographs and the like. By rotation of the display frame, a selected group of the display items may be brought to view. The display support rods are constructed to be removeably inserted in holes in the dependent sheet so as to extend cantilevered therefrom, to permit selected display items to be flipped upwardly to expose the reverse side of the display item being flipped upwardly as well as the front side of the display item next behind the display item being flipped upwardly.

Abstract: A collapsible, extendable compact information display device includes front, rear, and side rectangular wall panels formed from a unitary blank and joined by self-hinges so as to be transferable between a lay-flat and extended parallelepiped condition. The front wall panel is separably joined to an adjacent side wall panel by a flap having glue or a pressure sensitive adhesive. Information in a highly reduced scale is carried on opposite faces of the rear wall and the separable side wall panels and is selectively viewable through a lens mounted on and registering with a central opening in the front wall panel by adjusting the relationships of the wall panels.

Abstract: A muscular expansion bumper appliance is optionally removable from a patient's mouth and includes a wire form member formed in a U-shape with the free ends which may be removably secured to buccal tubes. The wire form member supports at least one side pad which overlies one or both of the upper or lower posterior teeth to hold the user's cheeks away from those teeth to permit lateral posterior expansion. The side pads are formed by plate members secured to the wire form member covered with a plastic material. The plastic material can be trimmed to custom fit the appliance to the user and the appliance comes in varying sizes.

Abstract: A frame stabilizing apparatus as set forth formed as "L" shaped members adhesively securable to corner portions of picture frames. Slots are formed at both terminal end portions of said "L" shaped members at the legs thereof, extending a finite distance into the legs. Heads of elements are positionable between the "L" shaped members and an associated picture frame enabling the tacks penetrating points to extend outwardly of said slots enabling securement of the pictue frame to an enjoining wall by the penetration of said tacks therein to stabilize a pictue frame.

Abstract: A method of applying an anatomical occlusal surface configuration to a formable tooth-like member includes the step of pressing a stamp having a complimentary anatomical surface configuration onto the occlusal surface of the tooth-like member. The method can be effectively utilized in fabricating dental crowns, and it virtually assures consistent occlusal surface quality while minimizing labor costs. The stamp includes a stamping portion having the complimentary anatomical surface thereon and a handle portion for manipulating the stamping portion to form an occlusal surface on a tooth-like member.

Abstract: A door sign device includes an actuator mounted on the inner door surface of a door that has inner and outer door surfaces so that a user can move the actuator between first and second actuator positions, and a follower mounted on the outer door surface so that the follower can be move between first and second follower positions that each correspond to a respective one of the first and second actuator positions. Coupling components are included for coupling the actuator to the follower magnetically so that the follower follows actuator movement, and indicator components responsive to the follower being in the first follower position indicate that a predetermined sign applies. Roller-type actuator and follower components may be employed that are mounted for rotation about axes that are parallel to the inner and outer door surfaces.

Abstract: An improved penile prosthesis includes at least one elongated, flexible cylinder containing a non-distensible bladder for implantation in the pendulous penis; a pump for implantation in the scrotal sac; tubing connecting the pump to the bladder; a valve for retaining the fluid in the bladder; and, an elastic retracting cylinder positioned about the bladder. The retracting cylinder is smaller than the fully inflated bladder and stretches when the bladder is inflated. When the bladder is fully inflated and valve is opened to permit fluid to exit, the stretched retracting cylinder automatically forces fluid out of the bladder.

Abstract: A double pet walker, for example for dogs, which includes a first flexible line having a first loop in one end thereof for receiving a human hand and a second loop in the other end thereof for receiving a human hand. A combined swivel and snap fastener is attached to the second loop. A second flexible line, shorter than the first, has one end thereof with a third loop thereon large enough to receive a human hand therethrough and this second flexible line has a swivel end snap fastener attached to the other end thereof. A pet collar is attached to the second combination snap and swivel fastener. A third fastener line, also shorter than the first flexible line, has a fourth loop on one end thereof large enough to receive a human hand and the other end thereof has a combination swivel and snap thereon. A pet collar is attached to such third swivel and snap combination.

Abstract: An implement to be used in the treatment of human, animal or artificial hair provides an impervious platform for the application of a treating composition, such as a dye or bleach, for example, to a selected portion of the hair while shielding the remainder from contact with the composition. The platform has a beveled edge so adapted to provide direct access to the roots of the selected hair portion.

Abstract: A draping apparatus for covering dental and medical handpiece hangers. The apparatus is made from thin aluminum foil or from an aluminum foil-plastic film laminate. It is molded to allow rapid and convenient placement into handpiece hangers and the "dead soft" aluminum foil allows accurate adaptation of the cover to the hanger by finger pressure. A modification of the barrier includes a rectangular window where the aluminum is removed, exposing the translucent plastic film and allowing the function of auto-handpiece selector switches, either mechanical or photoelectric.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance is molded either from a ceramic material or metal. When a ceramic material is used, the color of the appliance may be coordinated with that of a tooth. The appliance has a domed outwardly facing surface which is entirely curved in both the length and width directions and which is free of angular edge surfaces. The appliance may be adapted either for bonding directly to a tooth surface or for welding to a tooth encircling band. A cross slot extends into the body of the appliance, the cross slot having a curved surface between the bottom and sides of the cross slot.

Abstract: A dental device for cleaning teeth includes a resilient, elongated body member. The body member has two sides joined together so as to form a substantially V-shaped cross-section. Both inner and outer surfaces of each side include texturing in the form of cilia. In addition, spaced ridges may be provided on the sides to further aid in cleaning teeth. Each side also includes beaded edges to substantially prevent any cutting of gingival tissue when the device is used to clean between teeth. Finally, bristles may be provided along a section of the body member so that the device may be more effectively used to clean the open faces and chewing surfaces of the teeth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for very accurately metering a quantity by weight of food for being supplied to small livestock, such as poultry, which small livestock is present in a number of cages placed one behind the other. The outflow of food from a foodhopper filled with food, can be stop the moment when is determined that the receiving trough contains a sufficient quantity of food. This quantity of food corresponds to a certain desired quantity of food per animal multiplied by the number of animals to be fed. After the receiving trough has been filled it is emptied for example into a feed trough. The preference the device is provided with a sensor or the like which can scan an indicator which can be fastened to a cage, which indicator emits a signal indicating the number of animals present in that cage.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for cleaning clogged dental equipment lines, such as water and air lines and drains, for a wide variety of dental equipment such as cuspidors and handpieces. One embodiment has an air hose connected to a connector for a handpiece for a drill, etc., wherein the connector has an interior plastic insert which closes off air to the holes in the drill for drive and exhaust air and allows air through two holes which connect with the spray air and water ports of the handpiece for the drill whereby the air blows out the clogged slits. Another embodiment uses the air hose with a rubber nozzle to blow clogged suction lines. Another embodiment has a rubber element with a hole in its middle which fits over the discharge hole in the cuspidor, whereby the air blows out the debris clogging the cuspidor hole and connecting lines.

Abstract: An improved dental bridge and method of construction thereof is disclosed. The bridge has no exposed metal. The abutment teeth are prepared and have opposing notches cut into the occlusal surfaces thereof. Impressions are made and a master and opposing model prepared therefrom. The model abutment teeth are prepared as dies and a refractory model then developed from the master model. A metal pontic rod is prepared, opaqued, and installed in the refractory model notches. After coating the abutment teeth and pontic rod with a porcelain mix and curing, all porcelain crowns are built over the abutment models and one or more all porcelain pontics are built over the pontic rod. After curing and glazing of the dental bridge, the refractory model is cut away from the bridge.