Abstract: A cervical collar assembly to immobilize the neck and head of a user. The assembly includes an adjustable and conformable shell member having a pad member secured on its interior to engage the skin of the user. The shell member is comprised of a front member, a back member and means to adjustable join the front and back members. A chin support member is adjustably secured to the front member and an occipital support member is secured to the back member. The front and back members are provided with a plurality of elongated slits which permit the shell member to conform to the neck and head areas of the user. Further, the front member is provided with opposing upwardly extending tab members to engage the mandibula of a user's jaw to aid in the immobilization of the neck and head of the user.

Abstract: An assembly and process for video telecommunication between a host site and a remote site for medical applications. The host site and remote site have computer assemblies constructed and arranged to form a computerized video telecommunications system between them. The remote site includes medical apparatus and procedures having visual and/or audio recognition systems whereby training, service, troubleshooting and instrument installation assistance can be conducted from the host site. The video telecommunication system at the host and remote sites include networking software for the communication of audio and visual signals between the sites.

Abstract: An airflow measuring assembly and method for an air handling system, such as an HVAC system. The assembly is constructed and arranged to direct a measurable air stream to quantify airflow through an air handling system. The assembly includes a plate structure with at least one aperture and airflow sensors. The assembly is adapted for placement in a slot of an air handler and may simulate the flow resistance of HVAC filters. The airflow sensors may be positioned with respect to the plate structure to provide averaged total and static pressure signals. A manometer may be connected to the assembly to provide pressure differential readings and which may be converted via mathematic formulas to provide the volumetric airflow rate through the air handling system.

Abstract: A valve outlet assembly for mounting to a building structure and adapted to interconnect a water supply line to a plumbing fixture or an appliance. The outlet assembly has a housing enclosure, an exterior cover and alignment and mounting assemblies which cooperate with the housing structure. A valve structure is mounted in the housing to a conduit fitting which extends through a housing wall. The valve structure is constructed and arranged to receive a water line extending to the appliance. The housing enclosure has opposing alignment and mounting assemblies which provide for various securement options to position the valve outlet assembly within a building wall.

Abstract: A one directional flow valve assembly for a fluid system. The valve assembly is comprised of a valve body having an internal valve chamber in communication with the ambient environment with a valve seat of a predetermined configuration. The assembly further has a cap structure with means to position and align a sealing membrane with respect to the valve seat. A flexible elastomeric sealing diaphragm is provided which is under tension when the diaphragm is in a sealing configuration. A carrier plate structure may be provided to position the sealing diaphragm. The sealing member is in tension adjacent to the sealing seat when in a sealing position.

Abstract: A lighting device for momentarily providing light to an appliance to which it is mounted. The lighting device has a nonconductive base structure adapted to be mounted onto the appliance or to be incorporated into the appliance or other appliance engaging structure. The base structure has a cavity, a retaining slot and apertures into which a battery, a light bulb and a conductive connector structure are placed. The conductive connector structure has a switch which extends from the base structure and through the exterior cover. The cover is constructed to receive the base structure and has a forwardly extending hood which is adapted to direct light to the appliance. Various mounting structures are provided for attaching the lighting device to an appliance or other objects.

Abstract: A burial service site assembly and method for viewing a casket at a specified location in a cemetery, remote from the grave site, prior to interment into a grave. The assembly comprises a base, a seating area, and a casket display and placing device. A casket is placed and secured on the casket display and placing apparatus during the burial service. Subsequent the service, the apparatus is moved and positioned over the opening of a burial vault. The casket is lowered into the burial vault and arranged for transport from the burial service site to a grave site. The apparatus is moved to its original position for a subsequent burial service.

Abstract: An adjustable clip-in laser eyewear assembly for securement to the inside of a pair of eyeglasses. The eyewear assembly has a frame structure having a pair of filter lens frame members that are joined at the top by a brow bar structure having a spring member. Hooked clips are fixed and positioned at the top and exterior sides of each filter lens frame member. The hooked clips face outward from the laser eyewear assembly to position the assembly on the inside of the eyeglasses. The top and side clips in cooperation with the spring of the brow bar structure permit the adjustable securement of the laser eyewear assembly to the inside of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A two piece mechanical plug assembly for sealing low pressure pipelines. The mechanical plug assembly comprises a rigid body member and a flexible, cylindrical sealing member. The rigid body member has an upper portion and a lower portion of a frustoconical configuration having a plurality of threads. The sealing member has a conical bore with a plurality of threads to receive the lower threaded portion of the rigid body member. The upper portion of the rigid body member has an upwardly extending member with opposing wing members for turning the rigid body member into the sealing member whereby the rigid body member expands the flexible sealing member for sealing engagement into the interior of a pipeline.

Abstract: A tool device constructed and arranged to open and reseal plastic pail lids. The device is comprised of a rigid, unitary, and elongated body structure with a center and a tip end. The body structure having a handle portion, a lid opening structure, and a lid closing structure. The body structure has a lower portion and an upper portion, a top side, and a bottom side. The lower portion of the body structure being comprised of the handle portion and the upper portion being comprised of the lid opening structure and the lid closing structure. The lid opening structure is comprised of a first hook and a second hook extending from the bottom edge of the upper portion of the device. The first hook extends from the bottom edge of the end of the upper portion with the hook curving back toward the center of the body structure. The second hook extends generally from the center of the bottom edge of the body structure and curves toward the tip end having the first hook.

Abstract: A lighting device for momentarily providing light to an appliance to which it is mounted. The lighting device has a nonconductive base structure adapted to be mounted onto the appliance or to be incorporated into the appliance or other appliance engaging structure. The base structure has a cavity, a retaining slot and apertures into which a battery, a light bulb and a conductive connector structure are placed. The conductive connector structure has a switch which extends from the base structure and through the exterior cover. The cover is constructed to receive the base structure and has a forwardly extending hood which is adapted to direct light to the appliance. Various mounting structures are provided for attaching the lighting device to an appliance or other objects.

Abstract: A frangible sealing plug for pipelines comprising a unitary disc shaped fluid impermeable body having a plurality of score lines on one side, and a peripheral score line on the opposite side adjacent a peripheral sealing structure. The peripheral sealing structure abuts the end of a pipeline section. The impermeable sealing plug is preferably molded of a plastic composition. The plurality of score lines includes at least one radially disposed score line and at least one concentric score line. The frangible sealing plug is positioned in the end of a pipeline section to hold a testing fluid backpressure. After testing, the disc shaped body is separated into a plurality of pieces along the score lines by a removal device.

Abstract: A seat mounting assembly to rotate a seat in a segment of an inclined rotational plane. The assembly rotates at a predetermined angle with respect to the direction of the force of gravity to bank the seat upward as it traverses to either the left or the right. The seat mounting assembly is constructed and arranged to receive a seat and to be mounted in a vehicle, such as a boat. An anti-rotational assembly is provided to control the rotational speed and the segment within the rotational plane in which the assembly reciprocates.

Abstract: An assembly of a plurality of material-containment devices is provided in roll or stack form. The individual material-containment devices have a material for absorbing waste product and a flexible bag. The bag may be everted through its opening after use to contain the absorbent material and waste. The individual devices each also have a hand-receiving structure for receiving a user's hand during use. Connection structure is associated between each device to interconnect the plurality of devices in an array or stack form. Additionally, the bag openings are non-parallel to the connection structure to facilitate use of the devices. The individual devices may each also have a closure structure for closing and sealing the everted bag after use and prior to disposal.

Abstract: A connector assembly and method for electrically connecting an implantable electrode having an electrical lead array to monitoring equipment. The connector assembly includes a lead holder, an electrical conductor array, and a base holding the electrical conductor array, and a resilient element. The lead holder is moveable with respect to the base from a first position to an operating position. The resilient element is adapted to bias the lead holder from the first position to the operating position.

Abstract: A valve cover for a prosthetic implant. The valve cover is adhered to the prosthetic implant and covers the fill valve. The valve cover has a flexible body having an upper portion, a central portion and a lower portion. A plug extends from the bottom surface of the central portion of the valve cover body. A continuous textured peripheral area is disposed on the bottom surface of the flexible body and which extends through the upper portion and to the lower portion through an axis intersecting the valve entrance. The continuous peripheral area is adhered to the prosthetic implant body whereby the plug is aligned with the fill valve entrance. Lifting of the lower portion of the valve cover provides access to the fill valve of the prosthetic implant.