Abstract: The present invention describes polyvinylchloride processing, commonly by extrusion, which may be utilized to obtain high impact resistance and low gloss polyvinylchloride articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to outdoor cooking. In particular, the present invention deals with outdoor cooking grills and a display of logos on the cooking grills and related items. With the advent of professional sports teams it has become increasingly fashionable to merchandise the logos of sports teams. As consumers typically back more than one sports team the merchandise utilized by consumers often reflects the diverse nature of the sporting activities.

Abstract: The invention, in part, relates to skin care or hair care compositions containing a source of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is conveniently entrained in a gel-network, or liquid crystalline phase, immediately prior to skin or hair application. A substantial portion of the carbon dioxide will be lost from the product upon application to the skin or hair. However, a sufficient amount of carbon dioxide will remain in the product to stimulate oxygen flow to the outer layers of the skin with the apparent retardation of skin aging. The present invention also relates to the field of hair treatment and particularly to the removal of chemically bound residues and mineral deposits from hair. Hair may act as a sink for environmental minerals and heavy metals. In addition to undesirable changes in color and appearance, environmental minerals may have an adverse effect on chemical hair treatments. Mineral deposits in tap water may strip away highlights, darkening hair to a brassier hue.

Abstract: A device, which may be placed in a floor such that the floor remains flush in the situation where the device is raised above the level of the floor or where the device is folded into the floor, is described herein.

Abstract: A container for receiving and containing emesis is provided. The container is compact, easily transported, and disposable. The container includes a hollow body member having an open neck and a closed base, a mouthpiece for receiving and directing the flow of emesis into the body member, and a local restriction to prevent spillage or splash back. The containers are collapsible along a central axis for compact storage. An emesis collection system utilizes the collection container, a storage box for holding a plurality of containers, and a holder.

Abstract: Disclosed herein of formation and use of decorative articles utilizing a natural wooden veneer which is back lit and thereby highlighted by a light source which brings out the beauty of the natural grain of the wooden which utilized to form a thin wooden veneer. A variety of natural wooden veneers may be utilized including oak, cherry, maple, walnut, and birch. Alternatively, a synthetic thin wooden veneer may be utilized in the present invention.

Abstract: A product locator system to permit a user of a first computer to received data stored in a second computer. The data stored in the second computer relates to the location of products and in addition may provide information such as pricing, coupons, special offers and other information the consumer utilizing the first computer. The data transmitted from second computer to first computer is obtainable by the consumer for use in locating various products and product pricing.

Abstract: The present invention describes a foldable device useful for supporting an article, such as a book. The foldable device may be unfolded to a convenient size and locked into a firm position to support an article such as a book. When not in use the foldable device is folded to approximately half of its unfolded dimension.

Abstract: An alkaline composition for use in removal of mineral deposits and cationic polymeric buildup from hair is disclosed herein. Said composition comprises the combination of a multidentate ligand complex, an anionic polysulfonate salt and water. A synergistic combination of chelating agents is disclosed which has been found to be highly effective in removing bound minerals from hair at a slightly alkaline pH. Also disclosed is a composition for simultaneously removing bound residues and mineral deposits from hair.

Abstract: This invention deals with inducing urination and/or defecation through electro-magnetic induction. The claimed method provides a non-invasive procedure to stimulate excretory functions in paraplegic and quadriplegic patients.

Abstract: This invention deals with inducing fibrinolysis in a human subject through electro-magnetic induction. The claimed method provides a non-invasive procedure to stimulate fibrinolysis in individuals such as quadriplegic patients, or others needing fibrinolytic stimulation.

Abstract: The present invention permits the period of inactivity in a sporting event, particularly a televised sporting event, to be utilized productively according to the knowledge of the viewer of the a televised sporting event. According to the present invention a game is played during a sporting event utilizing a game board and several sets of cards.

Abstract: This invention deals with the delivery of liquid polysaccharides to a cosmetic and toiletry products. A unique formulation is prepared which permits the incorporation of honey into such cosmetic and toiletry products.

Abstract: A method of using a variety of sonic transmissions is utilized to determined fluid level in a well. It is known that wells replenish fluid at different rates even in the same formation or well field. The fluid levers, which may be determined include water and petroleum. The sonic signals may be transmitted through the annulus in a well where the medium is a gas such as methane. The sonic signals may be also be transmitted through the casing or tubing of the well, which is typically steel pipe. Signals are generated, reflected, received, and converted into data. The data is then utilized to determine an initial liquid level P2, a no liquid pumpable state P0, and to activate the pump to pump the liquid, and inactivate the pump at a liquid level P1 above the no liquid pumpable state P0. [Maximum production at minimum pumping cost is achieved for a given well.

Abstract: A lubricant system providing desirable properties for both internal and external lubricity for polyvinylchloride resins is disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of the lubricants disclosed herein in an extruder. Polyvinylchloride articles obtained using the lubricant mixture of the present invention and/or the extrusion method are also described herein.

Abstract: A device for guiding and inserting dowel pins into tooling plates while also indicating the height to which it has been inserted; which comprises a means to transfer an external force to the dowel pin, a means to guide and hold the dowel pin perpendicular to the plate into which the dowel pin is to be inserted, and a means to indicate the position or height to which the dowel pin has been inserted.

Abstract: This invention relates to the stepwise layer-by-layer formation of a three-dimensional object through application of the principles of stereolithography and to the automatic detection of surface features of each layer of a three-dimensional object to manufacture parts more reliably, more accurately and more quickly. Automatic detection of trapped volume regions and size of solidified cross-sectional regions are disclosed. Automatic selection of recoating styles is made based on (1) the detected regions,(2) empirically or otherwise determined optimum recoating styles for different types of regions, and (3) a look-up table, other correlation system, or processor for associating recoating style information with laminae containing particular identified regions.

Abstract: A rapid prototyping and manufacturing (e.g. stereolithography) method and apparatus for making high resolution objects utilizing low resolution materials which are limited by their inability to reliably form coatings of a desired thickness. The formation of coatings of such materials is limited to a Minimum Recoating Depth (MRD), when formed over entirely solidified laminae, which is thicker than the desired layer thickness or object resolution. Data manipulation techniques result in layers of material (and laminae) of the object being categorized as non-consecutive primary layers (laminae) and secondary layers (laminae) positioned intermediate to the primary layers (laminae).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in building three-dimensional objects on substantially a cross-sectional basis including methods and apparatus for forming successive layers using counter-rotating rollers, ink jet recoaters, spinning members which sling material, applicator bars that dispense material via a meniscus and/or independently dispensed streams, and also including methods and apparatus to determine a preferred region over which to form a layer and to check for building errors.

Abstract: In a method for producing a three-dimensional object (6) wherein the object is produced by successive solidification of individual layers (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 64) of a liquid or powderous material (3) by action of electromagnetic radiation (8, 10) and a supporting structure (20, 21) for supporting the object (6) is co-solidified together with the object (6), the supporting structure (20, 21) is decomposed in a three-dimensional fashion into an inner core region (22) an an outer envelope region (23) and the irradiation is varied for producing different characteristics of both regions.