Abstract: An illuminated display panel for a garment including an electroluminescent circuit having an electrical microchip, a plurality of resistors, a plurality of semiconductor rectifiers, and an electroluminescent display element, all being connected to the electrical microchip; and a battery compartment with miniature flat batteries contained therein. The illuminated display panel for a garment further includes a display label having indicia thereon and being attached to the electroluminescent display element by gluing, stitching, sewing, stapling, epoxy, cementing or combinations thereof. The electroluminescent display element is attached to the garment by gluing, stitching, sewing, stapling, epoxy cementing or combinations thereof. The electroluminescent display element is electrically connected to the electroluminescent circuit by one or more soldered connection points; and a pair of connection wires electrically connects the one or more soldered connection points to the electroluminescent circuit.

Abstract: An insulation blanket including an inner core air cell made of metal and having a first side for receiving a first composite and a second side for receiving a second composite. The first composite having a first inner layer formed of a metal foil sheet, a first middle layer formed of ceramic based sheets, and a first outer layer formed of an intumescent, fire-retardant coating on a fiber glass sheet; and the second composite having a second inner layer formed of a metal foil sheet, a second middle layer formed of ceramic based sheets, and a second outer layer formed of an intumescent, fire-retardant coating on a fiber glass sheet.

Abstract: An asepsis disinfectant composition in liquid form having germicidal and biofilm cleansing properties comprising an anti-infective, an antiseptic agent, and an anti-biofilm agent for killing pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms being in the range of 13.0% to 45.5% by weight of the disinfectant composition; a water purifying agent for acting as a detergent, a sanitizer and a bactericide being in the range of 4.0% to 14.0% by weight of the disinfectant composition; a cleansing agent for acting as an astringent and an abradant in the removal of biofilm from contaminated surfaces, and as a bactericide and fungicide being in the range of 10.0% to 23.0% by weight of the disinfectant composition; an anti-oxidant and stabilizer agent for stabilizing anti-infective and antiseptic agent in the liquid disinfectant composition being in the range of 4.0% to 8.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for generating electrical power from multiple vehicles powered by fuel cells while the vehicles are parked in a parking lot. A plurality of spaced-apart electrical receptacles are provided for receiving an electric cable for connection to a parked vehicle for electrically connecting the fuel cell in each of the parked vehicles to the plurality of electrical receptacles. An electric power grid is electrically connected to the plurality of electrical receptacles for transferring D.C. electrical power from the fuel cells in the parked vehicles to the electric power grid. At least one electric power collection station is electrically connected to the electric power grid for collecting at a common point the D.C. electric power in the electric power grid. In addition, at least one inverter is electrically connected to the electric power collection station for converting the D.C. electric power to A.C. electric power. Apparatus is provided for supplying the A.C.

Abstract: A holding device for mounting and holding a plurality of caulking canisters and a caulking gun thereon. The holding device includes a back board for vertical mounting having a plurality of holes for mounting the back board to a vertical surface, the back board having an upper section, a center section and a lower section. The holding device further includes a shelf having a plurality of recessed seats for receiving the bottom ends of the caulking canisters, the shelf being connected to the center section of the back board. The holding device also includes a plurality of support rings in alignment with the plurality of recessed seats for receiving the upper end of the caulking canisters, the plurality of support rings being connected to the upper section of the back board. Two mounting brackets are provided for receiving and mounting a caulking gun thereon, the two mounting brackets being connected to the lower section of the back board.

Abstract: An egg white and yolk separator for separating the egg yolk from the egg white of a broken egg shell of a whole egg. The egg white and yolk separator includes an egg yolk collector for collecting and holding a plurality of egg yolks therein, the collector having an upper surface with a plurality of spaced-apart, concave-shaped compartments formed in the upper surface for holding the yolks and egg whites of a whole egg, wherein each of the compartments includes a slit opening located at the bottom of each of the compartments for draining of egg whites through the slit openings. The egg white and yolk separator also includes an egg white receiving container under the collector for collecting egg whites drained from the slit openings in each of the compartments.

Abstract: A rotatable sampling device for obtaining at least one sample of a dry powder blended material from the powder blend matrix within a container. The sampling device includes a sample collection member, an insert rod member and a sampler extension member. The sample collection member includes a substantially tubular housing having a front section, a middle section and a rear section. The front section includes a tapered wedge-shaped cone tip for inserting into the blend matrix to be sampled. The middle section includes a center wedge-shaped section for use in the collection of at least one sample of the blend matrix; and the center wedge-shaped section further includes at least one interior insert chamber for receiving in each a sample collection cup for collecting a sample of the blend matrix. The rear section includes a tapered wedge-shaped cone section for preventing the sampling device from moving relative to the Z axis as the sampling device is inserted within the blend matrix.

Abstract: A dispenser for holding and dispensing holy water on the user includes a religious ornament on the front of the dispenser for displaying a religious entity, and a mounting plate for mounting the dispenser on a wall or a door of a home or a building. The alternate embodiment includes a dispenser for holding and dispensing holy water on the user, a holding receptacle having a front wall for holding the dispenser in place, a religious ornament mounted on the front wall of the holding receptacle for displaying a religious entity, and a pair of inverted U-shaped channel members for mounting the holding receptacle on a wall or a door of a home or a building.

Abstract: A cellular reflector for producing a pattern of light includes a honeycomb cell structure having a plurality of connected cells. The present invention adds a plurality of light sources for producing light within a selected plurality of the connected cells and an electrical PC mounting board having sockets therein for connecting the plurality of light sources to a power supply. Each of the connected cells have reflective walls for reflecting light from the plurality of light sources to produce the pattern of light. The cellular reflector further includes a control depth adjuster plate for adjusting the depth of the plurality of light sources in the plurality of connected cells for controlling the pattern of light reflected from the reflective walls of the plurality of connected cells.

Abstract: A method of removing hair or blood vessels from the skin of a patient using a flashlamp, a sequence control device and an optical delivery system, and includes the steps of controlling the flashlamp to sequentially emit a series of pulses of incoherent light energy, transmitting the series of pulses of incoherent light energy through the optical delivery system to the same spot on the skin containing the hair or blood vessels with the sequential pulses of incoherent light energy transmitted through the optical delivery system from the flashlamp, and pulsing the flashlamp at least two times at a wavelength in the range 550 to 1200 nm, at a power level in the range of 4 to 25 Joules/cm.sup.2, each pulse having a duration in the range of 1/2 to 10 milliseconds, a delay between pulses in the range of 1 to 10 milliseconds, and having a beam diameter on the treatment area in the range of 4 to 50 millimeters.

Abstract: A fire and heat protection wrapping system is described for wrapping structural steel such as steel columns, beams and open web joists used in steel construction of all types of edifices. The protection wrapping system includes a concentric composite laminate structure having a plurality of concentric layers for the protection of structural steel components which are exposed to high temperatures of up to five hours (5 hrs) in duration. The plurality of concentric layers includes an outer first layer, an inner second layer, an inner third layer and an inner core fourth layer for wrapping the structural steel component. The outer first layer is a fiberglass textile having an intumescent coating resistant to heat, water and impact. The inner second layer is a metal foil layer for reflecting heat and eliminates the convection transfer of heat. The inner core third layer is a low conductivity refractory blanket for reducing the transmission of heat.

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game wherein a plurality of players place bets on a wagering board or table on which surface is laid out an arrangement or set of joined 2-card combinations called "duos" of ordinary playing cards formed from a deck of conventional playing cards preferably the poker type or replica thereof. The dealer is provided with a deck of conventional playing cards with suits and ranks that are identical to the cards on the wagering board. The dealer shuffles the deck as the players are placing their bets on the wagering board. After all bets are placed, the dealer draws the first two cards, one at a time, from the deck, lay them face up on the table, next to one another, and inspect them if they form a combination that matches any one of the duos on the wagering board. If a match is made, the matched duo is declared the winner, and the winners paid according to a payout schedule. The game ends and the cards are reshuffled for the next game.

Abstract: A nutritional composition in a dry powder form for optimizing muscle performance during exercise and for enhancing muscle cell repair and recovery following the cessation of exercise. The dry nutritional composition includes carbohydrates and proteins in a ratio in the range of 2.8 to 4.2 parts of the carbohydrates to 1.0 part of the proteins, wherein the carbohydrates are used for providing energy during exercise and the proteins are used for stimulating the release of insulin to the muscle cells during exercise and for repairing muscle cells after exercise.

Abstract: A fire, heat and backdraft protection system is described for protecting firefighters in all types of fires. The protection system includes a composite laminate structure having a plurality of layers for the protection of firefighters who are exposed to high temperatures of 2200.degree. F. for 30 minutes in duration. The plurality of layers includes an outer first layer, an inner second layer and an inner third layer. The outer first layer is a fiberglass textile having an intumescent coating resistant to heat, water and impact. The inner second layer is a metal foil layer for reflecting heat and eliminates the convection transfer of heat. The inner third layer is a low conductivity refractory blanket for reducing the transmission of heat. The inner fourth layer is a metal foil layer for reflecting heat and eliminates the convection transfer of heat.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for mounting under a cabinet or under a counter or on a wall area, including a housing having a device for mounting the housing under a cabinet or under a counter or on a wall area; a fluorescent light fixture mounted in the housing; a night light mounted in the housing; and a battery-operated detachable flashlight assembly removably mounted in the housing. The flashlight assembly includes a battery recharger, an electrical device, such as a male plug, for interconnecting the battery recharger and a power source, and an electrical device for sensing a power loss. The light fixture also includes a flashlight electrical connection in the housing, such as a plug receptacle, for connection to the male plug for supplying power from the power source to the detachable flashlight assembly; and one or more diffusers for the housing.