Abstract: A dental bib has a built-in sanitary collar that, in one embodiment, is completely detachable from the rest of the bib by tearing along a pre-perforated line between the main portion of the bib and the detachable portion of the bib. The main portion of the bib is secured to the wearer by mechanical means and worn over the chest as a bib, while the detached portion is separately secured to the wearer by mechanical means and worn around the neck as a sanitary collar. The two free ends of the detached portion of the bib can be secured around the neck as a collar with self-adhesive material or clips. Similarly, the main portion of the bib can be secured to the wearer using self-adhesive material or clips. In another embodiment, the sanitary collar is not completely detachable, but is formed by folding a portion of the bib around the neck.

Abstract: A dental bib has a built-in sanitary collar that, in one embodiment, is completely detachable from the rest of the bib by tearing along a pre-perforated line between the main portion of the bib and the detachable portion of the bib. The main portion of the bib is secured to the wearer by mechanical means and worn over the chest as a bib, while the detached portion is separately secured to the wearer by mechanical means and worn around the neck as a sanitary collar. The two free ends of the detached portion of the bib can be secured around the neck as a collar with self-adhesive material or clips. Similarly, the main portion of the bib can be secured to the wearer using self-adhesive material or clips. In another embodiment, the sanitary collar is not completely detachable, but is formed by folding a portion of the bib around the neck.

Abstract: A combination of amplified genetic material from an individual or other organism with an inanimate article of manufacture to produce a bio-commemorative article is disclosed. The amplified genetic material is preferably produced from a polymerase chain reaction process. The amplified genetic material is coated onto the inanimate article of manufacture, incorporated within a structure of the inanimate article of manufacture or contained within a chamber provided in the inanimate article of manufacture. Optionally, the bio-commemorative article is packaged with documentation that establishes authenticity of the genetic material.

Abstract: A calendar-based image display system is disclosed. The calendar-based image display system uses the current calendar date and/or time to select an image to be displayed on the display screen of a computer, cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, or similar electronic device. Images are stored in a database that may reside within the user's electronic device, or at a remote location. The image displayed may function as a screen saver, a wall paper, or an auxiliary image on the display screen. The calendar-based image display system may be used to display the image of a person whose birthday falls on the current date. Alternatively, it may be used to display an image of a saint whose feast day is on the current date. It may also be used to indicate scheduled activities.

Abstract: The invention provides adhesive matrix type transdermal patches and methods for manufacturing the patches. More specifically, the invention utilizes ordinary, prefabricated, commercially available, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes with skin compatible adhesives, as the structural part of the patch. The adhesive matrix layer of the tape is loaded with the desirable active substances either by embedding, in the case of powders, the active substances in an adhesive matrix layer by the application of heat or pressure, or by a diffusion process for active substances comprising liquids/semi-liquids are carried in located in an embossed release liner or backing layer, which are contact laminated to the adhesive matrix by pressure.

Abstract: The invention provides adhesive matrix type transdermal patches and methods for manufacturing the patches. More specifically, the invention utilizes ordinary, prefabricated, commercially available, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes with skin compatible adhesives, as the structural part of the patch. The adhesive matrix layer of the tape is loaded with the desirable active substances either by embedding, in the case of powders, the active substances in an adhesive matrix layer by the application of heat or pressure, or by a diffusion process for active substances comprising liquids/semi-liquids are carried in located in an embossed release liner or backing layer, which are contact laminated to the adhesive matrix by pressure, or by the utilizing of conventional printing processes to print a half-tone pattern of a bioactive liquid on the adhesive matrix.

Abstract: A soft contact lens contamination warning means, comprising openings through the lens material which are dimensioned to be invisible to the wearer but allow wastes to flow from the posterior to the exterior surface of the lens without critically distorting the lens optical section or interrupting the visual continuity of the lens flange section. The dimensions of the openings are designed so that when waste materials accrete on their inner surfaces or walls, they expand due to the accumulated accreted waste to a point where they interrupt the visual continuity of the lens and becomes visible to the wearer, alerting the wearer of the need to change or discard lenses.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conditioning a blink reaction of a person using a computer terminal display. Blinking is selectively triggered by a macro shift in the dominant object viewed by the person or a macro tactile event simultaneously with a shift in a non-dominant object viewed by the person or a micro tactile event. The macro shift may be in the form of foreground/background reversal, display color changes, blank screen, etc. caused by hardware switching device or programed ANSI escape sequence changes. The non-dominant object may be a cursor, the last character typed, etc. The macro or micro tactile event may be a vibration, sound, puff of air, etc. The person is conditioned to blink in response to the non-dominant visual cue or micro tactile event by the association between the non-dominant or micro event and the dominant or macro event which causes involuntary blinking.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for triggering the reflex blink reaction of a person using a computer terminal display. Blinking is triggered by a macro shift in the dominant object viewed by the person. The macro shift may be in the form of foreground/background reversal, display color changes, blank screen, etc. caused by hardware switching means or programed ANSI escape sequence changes.

Abstract: A uniformly expandable mold is formed with a continuous surface defining a three-dimensional pattern for replicating an article. The relative pressure between the inside of the mold and the outside controls the area of the surface to change the size of the three-dimensional pattern without distorting the relative dimensional relationship of the component segments forming the pattern whereby material may be deposited on the mold surface with the mold expanded to a desired size. The pressure differential is increased to increase the size of the mold and stretch the layer already deposited thereon. A second, dissimilar layer is bonded to the first layer while it is streched When the article is removed from the mold, a state of relative expansive/compressive tension is created at the bond interface between the first and second layers which forces the material of one layer to enter voids in the other layer to seal defects.