Abstract: A user/PC interface is described that enables the user to interact with, and control, in part, the display and sequence of multimedia information. Techniques provided include presenting dialog lines for computer users and gateways for entering alternate storylines. Additional techniques are presented for conveying information related to a character's thoughts, memories and background. Icons are presented to signal the presence of additional storyline information. Other icons allow the user to become an interactive movie character in order to draw the user into the flow of the storyline and impart the experience of "having been there.

Abstract: There is provided a personal hygiene system comprising a means for conducting personal hygiene and a means for removably holding and mounting the personal hygiene device. The personal hygiene device comprises a nozzle having a removable spray tip at a first end, a flexible hose connected to a connection end of the nozzle and a means for connecting the flexible hose to a source of water. Three primary spray tips are included to accomplish various rinsing operations. Also included is a means to add medicinal or cleansing solutions to the flushing fluids. The means for mounting allows for mounting flush with the surface of a wall.

Abstract: In the present invention there is provided, a pipe connector for use in tendons, risers or other pipe connections. The pipe connector comprises a tubular pin member and a tubular box member. The tubular pin member has a frusto-conical outer peripheral surface, an inner axial end and outer axial end. The tubular box member is telescopically engageable with the pin member and has a frusto-conical inner peripheral surface that further has an inner axial end and an outer axial end. The frusto-conical inner peripheral surface of the tubular box member corresponds to the frusto-conical surface of the pin member and overlies the frusto-conical surface of the pin member when the members are engaged. There is provided annular projection and groove means in the frusto-conical surfaces of the pin member and the box member that interengageable to axially lock the pin member and the box member together. A system for assembling tension-leg pipes using the claimed connector is also provided.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for suspending a light source such as a flashlight and amplifying the light emanating from the flashlight. The apparatus comprises a plate having a longitudinal axis, a top surface and a bottom surface. There is a means for removably retaining a fight source and a hanging means. A method for illuminating a space using the described apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an environmentally conscious manifold system for a flush tank that conserves water. The system has a flush tank, a box, a first manifold flushing assembly, a second manifold flushing assembly, a flush arm and a compact ballcock assembly. The flush tank has a front wall, a bottom wall, an inside surface and an outside surface. The bottom surface has a conventional tank drain and a water valve disposed therein. The box has a top surface and a bottom surface and is positioned adjacent to the bottom wall on the inside surface of the flush tank. The top surface defines a first hole and a second hole, the bottom surface defines a third hole. The third hole is sealably connected to the flush tank drain. The first manifold flushing assembly has a first trip lever and is attached to the first hole. The second manifold flushing assembly has a second trip lever and is attached to the second hole.

Abstract: Aggregates formed from recycled paper can be used for weed control. Aggregates, which can be formed from recycled paper or gin trash, can be used poultry fitter to reduce frequency of cleaning, reduce odors and eliminate wet spots that lead to blistering of the feet and breast. Aggregate/poultry waste mixtures can be used for soil enhancement. Preferably, the aggregates for poultry litter are crumbled pellet or crumbled briquette.

Abstract: A rotating cell vessel (4), designed to be simply constructed, and method of use have been developed. The vessel (4) is constructed of materials which are permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide, and when rotated horizontally around central axis (10) suspends the contents, cells and particle substrates, in a liquid medium with a low turbulence, low shear fluid environment. The vessel walls (24) are made at least partially of gas permeable material. The vessel (4) is rotated to suspend the cells and substrate particles in a low turbulence liquid nutrient medium. Oxygen continuously diffuses through the permeable vessel material and through the cell culture liquid medium to provide the needed oxygen to the cells. Carbon dioxide diffuses through the cell culture medium and through the vessel wall (24), removing this waste product from the cell culture. A means for entrapping gas bubbles away from cell growth is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for tightening strap members comprises a buckle member having a first means for attachment to a strap and a second means for attachment to a strap. A plurality of longitudinally spaced apart pin-receiving boreholes are provided on slidably related sections of the buckle member such that the boreholes in one section have a vernier relationship with the boreholes in another section, thus permitting a boreholes to come into alignment as the sections are slid past each other at an adjustment increment which is less than the spacing between the boreholes on either section. A method is also provided for using the assembly to tightening a strap.

Abstract: A modular pew system comprises a pew section and a panel member. The pew section has a first end and a second end. The pew section is formed from a seat section and a back section. The seat section and the back section each have a first end and a second end which correspond to the first end and the second end of the pew section. A first half of a first slidable fastener is positioned on the first end of the seat section. A first half of a second slidable fastener is positioned on the first end of the seat section. The first panel member has a shape to form an end facade for the pew section. The panel member has a first side surface and a second side surface. A second half of the first slidable fastener is positioned on the first side surface of the first panel member to engage the first half of the first slidable fastener. A second half of the second slidable fastener is positioned on the first side surface of the first panel member to engage with first half of the first slidable fastener.

Abstract: There is provided an adjustable shelving device that is safe and easy to use. The shelving device has a frame, a plurality of shelves, a means for attaching the shelves, support bars and a means for linking more than one shelving device together. Each upright leg defines a plurality of laterally spaced holes, the holes in one upright leg are horizontally aligned with the holes in the other upright leg. The means for attaching shelves comprises a plurality of tubular oval brackets and a plurality of arms. The inside diameter of the oval bracket is substantially similar to the outside diameter of the upright legs. The plurality of shelves are adjustably mounted on the plurality of arms and are positioned in a horizontal plane perpendicular to the upright legs. The oval brackets further have a bracket locking means positioned on the inside surface near the first end and the back of the bracket. The bracket locking means are engageable in the plurality of laterally spaced holes.

Abstract: A support head for a monopod mount is disclosed which is especially useful for attachment to outdoor sporting goods such as firearms, spotting scopes, binoculars, bows and cameras. The head is formed from a base portion which attaches to the sporting good and a support leg mounting portion which pivotally attaches to the base portion. Preferably, the support leg mounting portion is provided with a quick release for the support leg and is mounted to the base portion so that it can be frictionally affixed in the desired orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus formed from a base member and a plurality of bolts is used to position the bolts on a flange. The base member is preferably arcuately shaped and has a first end and a second end. The arcuate base member defines a plane and is hand bendable in the plane. The base member has a longitudinal axis normal to the plane and a radius of curvature with respect to the longitudinal axis. A plurality of bolts are mounted to the arcuate base member. Each bolt of the plurality of bolts extends generally longitudinally from the arcuate base member. The device is useful for mounting items to a flange. A multiplicity of boreholes extend through the flange in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tubular member from the back face to the front face. Each borehole is defined by a borehole wall. The bolts are retained in frictional engagement with the borehole walls due to tension from the arcuate base member.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved total sulfur chemiluminescence detection system that uses a dual burner to generate the SO speckles for contact with ozone.

Abstract: There is provided a fluid side of a high pressure water pump is to be used with a pump having a power side which has at least one piston and at least one stuffing box. The fluid side consists of a unitary substantially block shaped fluid end which defines a generally cylindrical fluid inlet bore, a generally cylindrical fluid outlet bore, and at least one generally cylindrical working bore. The working bore intersects the fluid inlet bore and the fluid outlet bore. Within each working bore there is sealably provided a substantially tubular suction/discharge seat which has a longitudinal axis, a suction end, a discharge end, an outside surface extending between the suction end and the discharge end, and an inside surface extending between the suction end and the discharge end. The suction/discharge seat defines a plurality of fluid holes at the suction end which provide a flow path of a fluid from the fluid inlet bore to the inlet end of the fluid end.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a game system having a generally rectangularly shaped board and a plurality of cards. The board is imprinted with indicia indicating addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The board is also imprinted with indicia indicating a first playing area, a second playing area, a third playing area, a fourth playing area, fifth playing area, a sixth playing area, a seventh playing area, and an eighth playing area. The cards are inscribed with an integer n, where n is an integer from 0 to 12. The cards are also inscribed with a mathematical symbol of +, -, .times., and .div.. In another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method for playing a mathematical board game. The method involves providing a board as described above with at least one erasable means for recording a score, and cards as described above. The plurality of cards are shuffled to form a deck.