Abstract: A case for receiving and dispensing pills, having an optional top cover having a forward edge and a rearward edge, an optional bottom cover having a forward edge and a rearward edge, a spine extending between the top cover and the bottom cover, to which the top cover and the bottom cover are affixed at the rearward edges thereof, and at least one sleeve containing a plurality of pills secured within the sleeve and adapted to be dispensed therefrom, the sleeve having a forward edge and a rearward edge and being attached to the spine at the rearward edge thereof between the top cover and the bottom cover.

Abstract: An equalization circuit includes a detector to detect at least one bit pattern on a signal line and a transmit offset circuit to determine a phase-shift setting corresponding to the bit pattern detected by the detector. The phase-shift setting controls a delay in transmission of data on the signal line that suppresses noise including but not limited to inter-symbol interference.

Abstract: A container for holding multiple articles of manufacture which includes at least one storage area for holding the multiple articles of manufacture, a first cover portion operatively associated with a second cover portion wherein the first and second cover portions are adapted to reversibly enclose the at least one storage area therebetween; and a locking mechanism for releasably securing the first and second cover portions together to block access to the at least one storage area.

Abstract: A pill case includes a pill holding portion having at least one pill holding compartment for receiving and retaining a pill, and a retractable display assembly in operative association with the pill holding portion, wherein the retractable display assembly includes a retractable card having at least one surface defining a display area for displaying indicia which can be read by a user, the retractable card is being movable to a non-retracted position in which the retractable card is at least substantially uncovered with respect to the pill holding portion and an assembly for preventing the retractable card from disengaging from the retractable display assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a portable instructional device for communicating medically relevant information to a patient on-premises during the course of treating, diagnosing or preventing disease, symptoms, or conditions thereof.

Abstract: A case for receiving and dispensing pills, having an optional top cover having a forward edge and a rearward edge, an optional bottom cover having a forward edge and a rearward edge, a spine extending between the top cover and the bottom cover, to which the top cover and the bottom cover are affixed at the rearward edges thereof, and at least one sleeve containing a plurality of pills secured within the sleeve and adapted to be dispensed therefrom, the sleeve having a forward edge and a rearward edge and being attached to the spine at the rearward edge thereof between the top cover and the bottom cover.

Abstract: A light transmitting device for attachment to a stethoscope headpiece which provides for reversible engagement of the device to the headpiece so that the same can be removed such as for repairs or replacement of batteries. The transmitting device provides a source of light without interfering with the operation of the stethoscope and can be provided without retooling the stethoscope to accommodate a source of light.

Abstract: A light transmitting device for attachment to a stethoscope headpiece which provides for reversible engagement of the device to the headpiece so that the same can be removed such as for repairs or replacement of batteries. The transmitting device provides a source of light without interfering with the operation of the stethoscope and can be provided without retooling the stethoscope to accommodate a source of light.

Abstract: A device for holding an object which is secured to a substrate such as a computer monitor, the device is secured to the substrate through a mounting assembly and includes a clip assembly which is pivotal about at least one axis to enable the viewing of an information carrying device on opposed sides of the clip assembly. The clip assembly also being pivotal about another axis to enable adjustments to the line of sight of the user.