Abstract: A shrimp-straightening device provided for use in conjunction with a work surface (32) includes a unitary member (10) having an arcuate geometry defined by an outer surface (12), an inner surface (14), front and rear ends (16, 18), left and right lower edges (20, 22), and a handle (24). In operation, the device is manipulated over the back, or dorsal side, of the shrimp (30) in order to effect straightening of the shrimp.

Abstract: A portable boat cleat assembly (10) includes a cleat member (12) mounted to an upper surface (16) of a base member (14) and a cylindrical rod member (20) having an upper end (22) attached to the lower surface (18) of the base member, wherein the cylindrical rod member is sized and shaped for being snugly received within a rod-receiving cylinder (36) extending generally downward through an upper hull portion (30) into an interior hull space of a boat.

Abstract: A method and corresponding display apparatus is provided for translating UV radiation data into pictorial symbols representing recommended protective measures for preventing diseases of the skin and eyes, and communicating the recommended measures to a target audience by means of the display apparatus. The display apparatus includes a rotatable disk member (70) positioned between a base member (60) and a template member (80). The disk member is rotated via tab (72) such that UV exposure information 75 appearing through template member window (82) always corresponds to appropriate protective measure pictorials (77) appearing through template member window (84).

Abstract: A system is provided for forming an ice coating on the outer surface of blown glass tube-shaped glass pieces (30) of an art work. The blown glass tubes are attached to a support surface (36) such that opposing ends of each glass tube are positioned over apertures in the surface. Liquid coolant contained in a thermally insulated tank (10) is cooled by a compressor (12) and then forced through an inlet manifold subassembly (20, 24) into the glass tubes, and then returned through a return manifold subassembly (40,44) to the tank for re-circulation. The continuous flow of liquid coolant results in the formation of an ice coating on the outer surface of the blown glass tubes.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance (10) for treating anterior teeth of a patient includes a support structure (12, 14) having labial and lingual components for applying opposed forces to a set of targeted teeth. The labial component includes a labial arch (20) having an encapsulated (26) labial bow (34) and distal extending portions (27) extending through sleeves (18) attached to clasps (16), and compressed springs (25) disposed between hooked ends (22) of the wire and the sleeve ends (19). The lingual component includes a lingual rod (30) having a mushroom-shaped center (34) encapsulated in a hard acrylic body (35) and distal extending portions extending through sleeves (36). Compressed springs (40) are disposed between the sleeve end (38) and the hard body.

Abstract: A disposable lint glove (10) is constructed from a multi-layer sheet (30) which act as an integral glove packaging means. The glove has front and rear layers (12, 14) of plastic sheeting each having the form of a human hand and heat sealed about their respective peripheries to form a unitary glove having a hand-receiving opening (22). An adhesive coating (28) is disposed upon an outer surface (26) of the glove.

Abstract: A modified chess game known as Royal Chess is disclosed in which the traditional king and queen pawns are replaced by shield pawns (42, 42A) possessing the traditional moves and characteristics of traditional pawns (40), plus the ability to move laterally one file in either direction of their rank.