Abstract: An abdominal support for a pediatric patent is described wherein the support includes an elongate strip of knit elastic material having an extended surface and a length sufficient to surround the torso of a pediatric patient in the region of the abdomen. Separable fastening elements are provided to selectively and adjustably fasten the ends of the strip together to snugly fit the patient. A fabric sleeve is provided to receive the major portion of the length of the strip to functionally reside in use between the one surface of the strip and the patient at operational rates.

Abstract: An herbal formulation which acts as an intestinal bowel soother is disclosed which comprises: slippery elm bark; German chamomile flower; fenugreek seed; fennel seed; skullcap herb; cranberry fruit; peppermint leaf; a mixture of Chinese herbs, comprising atractylodes root, capillary artemisia herb, codonopsis root, Job's tears seed, schisandra fruit, agastache whole plant, Chinese licorice root, Chinese thoroughwax, ginger root, Korean ash branches bark, magnolia bark, phellodendron bark, poria cocos root, psyllium seed, Chinese goldthread, Chinese white peony root, costus root, silver root, tangerine peel, and angelica root; and methylsulfonylmethane.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing water from a dielectric oil which includes a vacuum pump (56) which militates against the introduction of air into the dielectric oil and a thin film capacitance sensor (48) for monitoring the amount of moisture present in the dielectric oil.

Abstract: A food supplement formulation comprises quercetin, bromelain, papain, passiflora incarnata, valeriana officinalis, gotu kola, usnea barbata, althea officinalis, and L-arginine.

Abstract: A co-layer stretch blow molding preform comprises an outer plastic preform and an inner plastic preform, wherein the inner plastic preform includes an infrared energy absorbing material which is absent from the outer plastic preform.

Abstract: A laminate composite material comprises a layer of an open weave supporting fabric having a layer of breathable resin adhered thereto by an extruded layer of a thermoplastic resin blended with a high temperature volatile particulate. The resultant composite material is substantially impervious to air and water and permeable to water vapor and having a water vapor transmission rate exceeding one (1) perm of water vapor.

Abstract: A filter coalescer cartridge for treating jet fuels comprising spaced apart filter/coalescer layers to effectively remove particulate contaminants and water from the transient fuel being treated.

Abstract: A model car having a mechanism driven by an electric motor for selectively raising and lowering the front of the car in synchronization with actuation of the hood, and raising and lowering the rear of the car in synchronization with actuation of the trunk lid.

Abstract: A food supplement formulation comprises yi zhi ren, shan zhu yu, wu wei zi, ginseng, valerian root, passiflora incarnate, L-methionine, L-arginine, and a gender-specific complex selected from the group consisting of a mixture comprising beta-sitosteroi, saw palmetto, pollen extract, selenium, zinc, vitamin E, and lycopene, and a mixture comprising black cohosh, genistein, vitamin E, and cramp bark.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for monitoring the production of blow molded plastic containers. It has been discovered that by sonically monitoring the production of a plastic blow molded container, the occurrence of a hole in the wall of the container being formed by a blow molding operation will produce a detectable noise signal. The noise signal is caused by the flow of pressure fluid through the hole. The flow of pressure fluid is caused by the pressure differentiating between the inside and the outside of the container being produced. The noise signal is of an amplitude and frequency readily recognizable from the ambient background noise.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for manipulating video, audio, closed-captioned and compressed video packet data embedded in video programming signals includes a video signal processor for embedding data into a broadcast video signal prior to broadcast, the video signal containing at least one of video information, audio information, closed-captioned information and video packet data information. The embedded data is embedded in at least one predetermined line of at least one predetermined frame of the video program signal. An instruction defining a predetermined screening format for at least one of the video information, the audio information, the closed-captioned information and the video packet data information is stored and a circuit is responsive to the embedded data and the stored instruction for reproducing the information in the video signal in a predetermined screening format.

Abstract: An herbal formulation comprises a liquid component and a solid component. The liquid component comprises oregano leaf, orange peel, Oregon grape root, pau d' arco, cinnamon bark, clove bud, and peppermint leaf. The solid component comprises uva ursi, garlic bulb, magnesium caprylate, citricidal extract, pau d' arco, calcium undecylenate, barberry root, neem leaf, olive leaf, and berberine sulphate.

Abstract: A process for preparing a coated substrate having an MVTR greater than about 5 perms comprises the steps of providing a substrate, applying onto a surface of the substrate a layer of a primer, comprising a polyamine or polyacetate, and extrusion coating a monolithic layer of breathable polymer onto the layer of primer.

Abstract: An improved capo for use with various stringed instruments, such as for example a guitar, for fastening over the fingerboard or fret board to shorten the strings uniformly and facilitate a change of key. The capo includes a pair of normally closed spring biased jaw members and integral lever members operative to open the jaw members for movement along the length of fret board for selectively retaining all of the strings in abutting relation to the fret board. The improved capo is formed of spring stock to facilitate the attachment and positioning of the capo along the fret board.

Abstract: A pallet lifting and moving mechanism with a base, cam member, a removable handle and a wheel rotatingly secured to the cam member to lift the base from a support surface wherein the base supports a leading edge of an associated pallet to facilitate loading and supports a trailing edge of an associated pallet to facilitate unloading of the associated pallet from a delivery truck. The invention also contemplates a method of lifting the leading edge of the associated pallet during loading and the trailing edge of the associated pallet during unloading.

Abstract: A probiotic formulation, useful as a food supplement and a material for reestablishing beneficial bacteria to the body's intestinal tract, comprises a mixture of beneficial probiotic microflora comprising lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium bifidum, lactobacillus salivarius, bifidobacterium infantis, and bifidobacterium longum, fructooligosaccharides, L-glutamine, and N-acetyl glucosamine.

Abstract: A mechanism for inverting the cope of a molding flask which includes a frame and support arms pivotally supported by the frame. The cope of the molding flask is attachable to the support to thereby enable the cope to be inverted to permit safe and efficient cleaning and repair.

Abstract: An herbal formulation comprises betaine HCl, plant enzymes, papain, probiotic micro flora, fruitooligosaccharides, l-glutamine, quercitin, butyric acid, borage seed, flax seed, lecithin, gamma oryzanol, bromelain, pepsin, and N-acetylglucosamine.

Abstract: A display container comprises a base having a planar supporting surface, the planar supporting surface being cant relative to horizontal along two orthogonal axes. The display container may also include a transparent cover disposed on the base, and a box foldingly enclosing the base and the transparent cover.