Abstract: Beverage cups and beverage lids that visibly warn a consumer when the cup's lid is ajar. This invention is especially beneficial for the safe consumption of scalding hot drinks such as coffee, tea and hot chocolate where spillage can cause serious burns to the face and body.

Abstract: Recycle bins and recycle attachments for stacking and condensing discarded paper cups and plastic glasses inside each other. The process of stacking cups and glasses in a series will greatly increase the available space within recycle bins by eliminating the “wasted empty space” void typically found within empty cups and glasses. Accordingly, recyclable containers will need to be emptied less often which ultimately saves municipalities time, money and maintenance. Additionally, this invention greatly aids in the later sorting and processing of recyclables.

Abstract: A first part of the inventive instrument comprises an insertion and removal device in the form of an endoscope which may be inserted through the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach into the small intestine. The inside lumen of the endoscope contains two extendable tools. One extendable tool has a balloon on its end, which may be inflated and deflated. The other extendable tool contains optical fibers for photopolymerizing adhesives and sealants. The second part of the inventive instrument comprises a tubular lining for implantation in and lining of the small intestine, to prevent food from being absorbed into the villi. The lining is anchored in position by means of medical-grade adhesives that are contained on or applied to a mesh sleeve on one end of the lining. The adhesive-coated sleeve is then expanded and glued to the intestine. In operation the lining expands outwardly as digesting food chemicals enter the lining.

Abstract: A first part of the inventive instrument comprises an insertion and removal device in the form of an endoscope which may be inserted through the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach into the small intestine. The inside lumen of the endoscope contains two extendable tools. One extendable tool has a balloon on its end, which may be inflated and deflated. The other extendable tool contains optical fibers for photopolymerizing adhesives and sealants. The second part of the inventive instrument comprises a tubular lining for implantation in and lining of the small intestine, to prevent food from being absorbed into the villi. The lining is anchored in position by means of medical-grade adhesives that are contained on or applied to a mesh sleeve on one end of the lining. The adhesive-coated sleeve is then expanded and glued to the intestine. In operation the lining expands outwardly as digesting food chemicals enter the lining.

Abstract: A first part of the inventive instrument comprises an insertion and removal device in the form of an endoscope which may be inserted through the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach into the small intestine. The inside lumen of the endoscope contains two extendable tools. One extendable tool has a ballon on its end, which may be inflated and deflated. The other extendable tool contains optical fibers for photopolymerizing adhesives and sealants. The second part of the inventive instrument comprises a tubular lining for implantation in and lining of the small intestine, to prevent food from being absorbed into the villi. The lining is anchored in position by means of medical-grade adhesives that are contained on or applied to a mesh sleeve on one end of the lining. The adhesive-coated sleeve is then expanded and glued to the intestine. In operation the lining expands outwardly as digesting food chemicals enter the lining.

Abstract: The entrance to and walls of a woman's vaginal tract are normally in a constricted state. The fact that air cannot readily enter the vagina and circulate within is at the root of or complicates the treatment of many, common female diseases. For example, many of the disease organisms which attack the vagina are anaerobic which means they cannot thrive or survive in oxygen. Studies show that most die almost at once if exposed to air. Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to insert a highly porous, cylindrical device into the vagina in order to expand the vaginal opening and canal within. After air is allowed to freely enter the vaginal canal, anaerobic organisms are rapidly destroyed.