Abstract: Various embodiments of a swab device, system, and method are provided for measuring and assessing saliva flow in the mouth of a person. In one embodiment, a system includes a swab device and a measuring device. The swab device includes a handle portion and a swab portion, the handle portion being elongated to extend between a proximal end and a distal end. The swab portion is coupled to a distal portion of the handle portion and is sized and configured to collect saliva from the mouth. The measuring device is sized and configured to measure an amount of the saliva collected with the swab portion, the measuring device including a nesting portion integrated therewith. Such nesting portion of the measuring device is sized and configured to receive the proximal end of the handle portion of the swab device to measure the saliva collected therewith.

Abstract: The ABS pump output pulsation dampening device (59) comprises a body (10) having disposed therein a pressure source (12) communicating with an inlet line (14) that transmits pressure to an outlet line (16) via an accumulator or storage chamber (20). The body (10) receives at an open end (13) a spring (38) operated accumulator (30) having an accumulator piston (36) received within said accumulator chamber (20). One end (50) of the accumulator piston (36) includes an interior opening (32) which receives slideably and with clearance a dampening piston (60) and a resilient member (62) which biases the dampening piston (60) into engagement with a seat (15) at the end of the inlet line (14). The dampening piston (60) includes an orifice (64) at an one end (63) adjacent the seat (15) and which communicates with a passage (65) extending through the dampening piston (60).

Abstract: A component multi-necked string-instrument is disclosed. At least two instruments are flexibly connected to enable multiple instrument playing with fluidity and ease. The instruments are reverse-strung, stream-lined, having conventional tunings means angularly recessed rearward of the bridge section. Electrical control means are likewise recessed. A limited headstock is also provided for string anchoring, balance and playing ease.