Abstract: A vacuum dust extraction system includes a snorkel coupled to the implement end of an air tool, a dust bellows surrounding the air tool's implement and fastened to the outboard end of the snorkel, a pneumatically powered water filtration industrial vacuum, and a suction hose coupling the snorkel to the vacuum. The apparatus features an improved coupling arrangement for attaching the snorkel to the barrel of the tool driver that permits the apparatus to work with a wide assortment of air tools.

Abstract: A shaver is disclosed and includes a handle with a plurality of razor-heads attached to a plurality of arms. The razor-heads being adjustable to accommodate shaving areas of different shapes and sizes. The razor-heads provide versatile maneuverability by incorporating movement about at least two distinct axes for each razor-head. Each razor-heads' maneuverable range functions independent of any additional razor-heads.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable apparatus that decompresses lumbar spine with localized traction is provided. The apparatus includes a base frame. A rest support shaft has first and second ends. The rest support shaft is coupled to the base frame by the first end. A stability shaft for providing rigidity to the apparatus is coupled to the rest support shaft and the base frame. First and second leg rests are supported by the second end of the rest support shaft. The first and second leg rests are supported such that the height of the leg rests can be adjustable. A plurality of feet are coupled to the base frame. The plurality of feet support the base frame by three points of contact.

Abstract: A vacuum dust extraction system includes a snorkel coupled to the implement end of an air tool, a dust bellows surrounding the air tool's implement and fastened to the outboard end of the snorkel, a pneumatically powered water filtration industrial vacuum, and a suction hose coupling the snorkel to the vacuum. The apparatus features an improved coupling arrangement for attaching the snorkel to the barrel of the tool driver that permits the apparatus to work with a wide assortment of air tools.

Abstract: A vacuum dust extraction system includes a snorkel coupled to the implement end of an air tool, a dust bellows surrounding the air tool's implement and fastened to the outboard end of the snorkel, a pneumatically powered water filtration industrial vacuum, and a suction hose coupling the snorkel to the vacuum. The apparatus features an improved coupling arrangement for attaching the snorkel to the barrel of the tool driver that permits the apparatus to work with a wide assortment of air tools, and an improved water filtration apparatus housed in the vacuum.

Abstract: A dust containment apparatus includes a tubular snorkel and dust bellows surrounding the implement of an air too, and a retention assembly housed within the snorkel that frictionally engages the implement to resist movement of the snorkel and bellows with respect to the implement. The retention assembly includes a set of friction members surrounding the radial periphery of the implement, and at least one resilient band that biases the friction members radially inward into pressing engagement with the implement. Preferably, the snorkel and friction members are constructed of non-magnetic material, and the friction members include permanent magnets that are magnetically attracted to the implement to augment the radially inward biasing of the resilient band.

Abstract: A dust containment apparatus includes a tubular snorkel and dust bellows surrounding the implement of an air too, and a retention assembly housed within the snorkel that frictionally engages the implement to resist movement of the snorkel and bellows with respect to the implement. The retention assembly includes a set of friction members surrounding the radial periphery of the implement, and at least one resilient band that biases the friction members radially inward into pressing engagement with the implement. Preferably, the snorkel and friction members are constructed of non-magnetic material, and the friction members include permanent magnets that are magnetically attracted to the implement to augment the radially inward biasing of the resilient band.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable apparatus that decompresses lumbar spine with localized traction is provided. The apparatus includes a base frame. A rest support shaft has first and second ends. The rest support shaft is coupled to the base frame by the first end. A stability shaft for providing rigidity to the apparatus is coupled to the rest support shaft and the base frame. First and second leg rests are supported by the second end of the rest support shaft. The first and second leg rests are supported such that the height of the leg rests can be adjustable. A plurality of feet are coupled to the base frame. The plurality of feet support the base frame by three points of contact.

Abstract: A vacuum dust extraction system includes a snorkel coupled to the implement end of an air tool, a dust bellows surrounding the air tool's implement and fastened to the outboard end of the snorkel, a pneumatically powered water filtration industrial vacuum, and a suction hose coupling the snorkel to the vacuum. The apparatus features an improved coupling arrangement for attaching the snorkel to the barrel of the tool driver that permits the apparatus to work with a wide assortment of air tools, and an improved water filtration apparatus housed in the vacuum.

Abstract: A massage and muscle release tool having a base having four sides divided into two adjacent pairs of sides with the sides of each pair being of equal length. Each of the sides arms are joined by a corner defining a front and back corner and opposed side corners. A handle extends from the base. There are a plurality of rounded protrusions protruding from the bottom and the protrusions, corners, sides and handle can all be used to manipulate muscles in various ways to alleviate adverse physical conditions.

Abstract: An obstacle traversing wheel assembly can include at least one primary wheel member mounted with a primary axis of rotation and capable of rolling engagement with a supporting surface, and at least one secondary wheel member mounted with a secondary axis of rotation. The secondary wheel member can have a plurality of surface engaging protrusions which enable the wheel assembly to traverse an obstacle by imparting climbing movement to the primary wheel member in response to engagement with the obstacle. The surface engaging protrusions can be defined by rolling wheel members. The obstacle traversing wheel assembly can be incorporated on a wide variety of wheel-bearing devices, such as wheelchairs, personal transportation devices, and intravenous fluid support racks.

Abstract: In an apparatus for measuring and dispensing pourable material, a removable cap includes a body, a cylindrical sleeve member sheathing an outer circumference of the body, and a biasing spring engageable between the body and the cylindrical sleeve member for biasing the cylindrical sleeve member toward a predetermined home position. The body can include chambers separated longitudinally from one another by a radial panel defining an arcuate aperture allowing passage of the pourable material between the chambers. The cylindrical sleeve member is rotatable with respect to the body for aligning at least one of a plurality of measuring compartments defined by the cylindrical sleeve member with the arcuate aperture for allowing pourable material flow therethrough. The biasing spring can close access to the plurality of measuring compartments during dispensing of a predetermined amount of the pourable material.

Abstract: In an apparatus for measuring and dispensing pourable material, a removable cap includes a body, a cylindrical sleeve member sheathing an outer circumference of the body, and a biasing spring engageable between the body and the cylindrical sleeve member for biasing the cylindrical sleeve member toward a predetermined home position. The body can include chambers separated longitudinally from one another by a radial panel defining an arcuate aperture allowing passage of the pourable material between the chambers. The cylindrical sleeve member is rotatable with respect to the body for aligning at least one of a plurality of measuring compartments defined by the cylindrical sleeve member with the arcuate aperture for allowing pourable material flow therethrough. The biasing spring can close access to the plurality of measuring compartments during dispensing of a predetermined amount of the pourable material.

Abstract: An obstacle traversing wheel assembly can include at least one primary wheel member mounted with a primary axis of rotation and capable of rolling engagement with a supporting surface, and at least one secondary wheel member mounted with a secondary axis of rotation. The secondary wheel member can have a plurality of surface engaging protrusions which enable the wheel assembly to traverse an obstacle by imparting climbing movement to the primary wheel member in response to engagement with the obstacle. The surface engaging protrusions can be defined by rolling wheel members. The obstacle traversing wheel assembly can be incorporated on a wide variety of wheel-bearing devices, such as wheelchairs, personal transportation devices, and intravenous fluid support racks.

Abstract: An obstacle traversing wheel assembly can include at least one primary wheel member mounted with a primary axis of rotation and capable of rolling engagement with a supporting surface, and at least one secondary wheel member mounted with a secondary axis of rotation. The secondary wheel member can have a plurality of surface engaging protrusions which enable the wheel assembly to traverse an obstacle by imparting climbing movement to the primary wheel member in response to engagement with the obstacle. The surface engaging protrusions can be defined by rolling wheel members. The obstacle traversing wheel assembly can be incorporated on a wide variety of wheel-bearing devices, such as wheelchairs, personal transportation devices, and intravenous fluid support racks.

Abstract: A set of generally rectangular fiber reinforced thermoplastic panels are combined by convolving selected ones thereof to form a generally longitudinal apex ridge that is then bonded to the underside of the other panel by application of heat. Preferably the convolved panels are of a planform that is smaller than the other panel, thus exposing an edge portion of the underside thereof on which an adhesive strip is deposited and covered by a removable cover. In use the adhesive strip is exposed and then adhered to the surface of a door sill or a step surface with the joined panels then providing a bridging surface allowing a wheelchair to cross the height differential.