Abstract: A computer keyboard support assembly is disclosed that consists of a wrist support that can be adjusted to be tailored to an individual operator, keyboard or the like. In addition, an attachment assembly is disclosed so that the computer keyboard support assembly will be attached to the computer keyboard and will be moved therewith. This assembly provides a vertically and horizontally adjustable wrist support for the computer operator that will be moved with the computer keyboard as the computer operator moves the keyboard about his or her work station. The support may be adapted for use with rectangular or curved computer keyboards.

Abstract: A fashionable pair of spectacles with single pivot folded rear vision elements for viewing objects behind a forward facing user. The spectacles are comprised of a binocular eyepiece of the kind having a conventional frame without side shields, a pair of spaced apart slender temples mounted to opposite ends of the eyepiece for rotation about a first pair of vertical axes and a pair of spaced apart folded elements mounted to the eyepiece for rotation about a second pair of vertical axes which are positioned inside of the first pair of axes. Each rear vision element has a reflective portion and a mounting portion at a fixed angular relationship to the reflective portion.

Abstract: Rotary scalpel structure and method which rotary scalpel may be either manual or automatic. The manual rotary scalpel structure includes an handle having a bifurcated end between the ends of which a circular scalpel blade is mounted for rotation. The automatic rotary scalpel includes a circular scalpel blade secured at one end of a blade support arm connected to a handle having a drive motor secured to the other end thereof and means extending through the handle and the blade support arm for rotating the circular scalpel blade on energization of the motor. The automatic rotary scalpel includes structure for releasably securing the blade support arm to the handle. A circular scalpel blade is also provided which has concave surfaces to reduce blade friction along with a blade container for transporting and storing circular scalpel blades.The method includes manually or automatically rotating a circular scalpel blade and drawing it across an area in which an incision is required.

Abstract: A decoupler and method for decoupling a plug of a power cord from the electrical outlet. The device comprises at least one flanged means which is adaptable to be grasped by a user's fingers to exert a pulling force at a distance from the plug to decouple the plug from the outlet and means for retaining the decoupler to the power cord. The method comprises the steps of selectively positioning a flanged means on the wire of a power cord at a distance from the plug of the cord; fixing the flanged means to the power cord, grasping the flanged means with a user's fingers; and applying a pulling force to the flanged means with the user's fingers to decouple the plug from an electrical outlet.

Abstract: A manual method of making a surgical incision in free tissue including moving a freely rotatable circular scalpel blade across an area of the free tissue at a desired incision depth without pressing the tissue to a mechanical backing member wherein the circular scalpel blade is rotated solely by friction between the blade and the tissue in which the incision is required. The scalpel blade may be pushed or pulled across the area of free tissue, preferably at a speed of between four and seven centimeters per second.

Abstract: An improved dental mirror or instrument of the type including an elongated handle and a disc-like mirror mounted in a frame at one end of the handle. A concave clear plastic shell is sealed relative to the mirror surface to substantially reduce, if not completely eliminate, condensation. The concave exterior surface, which is dome-like in configuration, may be comfortably and conveniently wiped on the inside cheek of the patient to assist in maintaining the surface clear and clean, and to assist in removal of debris from the mouth of the patient.

Abstract: A improved needle and method of forming the improved needle from an elongated cylindrical shank. The needle is formed by first cutting or grinding one end of the shank to create a first bevel surface disposed at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the needle. Thereafter as many as five additional bevel surfaces are formed or ground at the end of the shank with each bevel surface removing at least a portion of the peripheral edge of a previously formed bevel surface.

Abstract: A computer terminal support and hand rest to be placed on a desk top and interposed between the computer terminal and a computer operator as well as being interposed between the computer terminal and the desk top. The computer terminal support provides a hand rest for supporting the hands of the computer operator both during use of the computer terminal and during rest intervals. In a preferred embodiment, the support also includes a conductive portion for draining static charges from the computer terminal operator to prevent circuit damage and erroneous command signals to the computer and to prevent electrical shock to the operator.Several embodiments of the support are disclosed including alternate structures for providing a static discharge path, alternate structures for supporting the hands and alternate structures for supporting the computer terminal.

Abstract: A computer terminal support and hand rest to be placed on a desk top and interposed between the computer terminal and a computer operator as well as being interposed between the computer terminal and the desk top. The computer terminal support provides a hand rest for supporting the hands of the computer operator both during use of the computer terminal and during rest intervals. In a preferred embodiment, the support also includes a conductive portion for draining static charges from the computer terminal operator to prevent circuit damage and erroneous command signals to the computer and to prevent electrical shock to the operator.Several embodiments of the support are disclosed including alternate structures for providing a static discharge path, alternate structures for supporting the hands and alternate structures for supporting the computer terminal.

Abstract: A computer terminal support and hand rest to be placed on a desk top and interposed between the computer terminal and a computer operator as well as being interposed between the computer terminal and the desk top. The computer terminal support provides a hand rest for supporting the hands of the computer operator both during use of the computer terminal and during rest intervals. In a preferred embodiment, the support also includes a conductive portion for draining static charges from the computer terminal operator to prevent circuit damage and erroneous command signals to the computer and to prevent electrical shock to the operator.Several embodiments of the support are disclosed including alternate structures for providing a static discharge path, alternate structures for supporting the hands and alternate structures for supporting the computer terminal.

Abstract: An improved craniotome footplate, or dura guard for cutting between bur holes or from a single bur hole in the skull without damaging the dura membrane which is intermediate the underside of the skull and the brain. The guard includes a flexible, resilient tip for negotiating bony prominences on the underside of the skull and for separating the dura from the underside of the skull in advance of the craniotome cutting of the skull.