Abstract: In FIG. 1 a somewhat obese torso of a male is shown with the absorbent article 10 of the present invention applied to the groin area of the body. The Article includes a pad 12 and an elasticized adjustable belt 14 releasably attached to the ends 16 and 18 of the pad by alligator-type clips 20, or other suitable clips. The pad as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 may have a narrowed central portion 22 approximately 1 inch wide, that is particularly convenient and comfortable when the article is used to absorb moisture such as perspiration in the groin area and inner thighs as illustrated in FIG. 1. In FIGS. 4 and 4A another embodiment of absorbent article is shown that may be of the same configuration and made of any of the materials suggested for the pad of FIGS. 2 and 3, but preferably is of uniform width, that is, without the reduced mid-section 22. In FIGS.

Abstract: This invention discloses an ornamental fountain wherein a fountain nozzle is made to discharge a pressurized stream of liquid, and a shutter prevents or allows the stream to exit.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method and apparatus for creating a variable colored lighting effect at some desired remote location by means of multiple source lighting means, usually red, blue and green, illuminating the end of individual bundles of fiber optic cables which are then combined into one larger cable bundle which is then routed to the desired remote location.

Abstract: A decorative candle and oil lamp assembly includes a decorative candle including a reduced cross portion, a variety of decorative features, and a circular recess in its top. The oil lamp assembly includes a top, bottom, and body portion. The top portion includes a filler neck with a narrow portion and a flared portion. A flammable liquid, such as lamp oil, is introduced into the oil lamp assembly via the flared portion of the filler neck. Also included in the oil lamp assembly is a wick assembly. The wick assembly includes a glass tube consisting of a straight body portion and a flared portion. Mounted inside the wick assembly is a woven fiberglass wick consisting of a flared upper and a flared lower portion, and a body portion. After the oil lamp assembly is full of lamp oil or other flammable liquid, the wick assembly is placed inside the filler neck, with the bottom flared portion of the fiberglass wick in contact with the flammable liquid.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, the ignition cutoff assembly includes fork switch 48, ignition coil kill circuit 50, upper bracket support clamps 55, switch activation collar 58, rod 67, upper bracket 73, and lower bracket 76. Fork switch 48 is a commercially available lever-actuated microswitch capable of signaling ignition coil kill circuit 50 upon actuation by switch activation collar 58. Ignition coil kill circuit 50 comprises commercially available electronic circuitry including at least one high voltage transistor 40a and/or 40b or 41a and/or 41b and/or 41c and/or 41d. Upper bracket support clamps 55 are commercially available clamps made of metal, plastic, or other suitable material capable of retaining upper bracket 73. Upper bracket 73 is custom made of metal, plastic, or other suitable material capable of providing a mounting location for fork switch 48. Lower bracket 76 is made of metal, plastic, or other suitable material capable of providing a mounting location for rod 67.

Abstract: In FIG. 1, turbulent water or other fluid enters the nozzle body, 2, at inlet port, 1, and encounters the convex surface of a porous filter which has been formed into the shape of a hollow hemisphere, 3, at the center of which is the exit orifice. As the fluid flows through the hollow hemispherical diffuser it has its Reynold's Number significantly reduced. The energy of any gross turbulences on the convex side of the diffuser tends to be converted to a very great number of micro-turbulences which tend to be self canceling. Since the diffuser, 3, also shown in FIG. 3, is shaped as a hollow hemisphere centered upon the exit orifice, 4, then all water flowing from the diffuser to the exit orifice has substantially the same distance to travel from all directions. With this low-turbulence fluid all having substantially the same straight-line distance to travel to the exit orifice, 4, there tends to be little new turbulence introduced and the fluid, 5, exiting the orifice, 4, tends to be highly laminar.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for measuring the reflectance in a visible spectral wavelength band by visual comparison of a surface viewed through a filter with a set of reference reflectance areas are described. An appropriate filter and reference reflecting areas are useful for estimating skin pigmentation, corresponding skin sun sensivity and sun exposure time tolerance. Tables are included for the solar erythemal radiation environment in different locations for different times of the year for use in determining sunlight exposure time tolerance. Also methods to use skin reflectance data along with local solar ultraviolet index data to determine sunlight exposure tolerance times are included. In addition, methods to ensure sufficient exposure for previtamin D generation are included along with techniques to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, the traction device 10 includes mounting plate assembly 30, and cleats 40. Mounting assembly 30 comprises plate 31 and center ring 35. Plate 31 and center ring 35 are made of steel aluminum alloy or other heavy-duty material capable of withstanding the stresses to be encountered during the application of the invention. Tabs 32 are part of plate 30. As an example they may be formed by bending and folding material up 90 degrees from the plate surface during the manufacturing process. Center ring 35 fits down over and is welded to tabs 32 such that after assembly, holes 37 in center ring 35 will match holes 38 in tabs 32. Each cleat 40 is a single piece of steel or another heavy-duty material capable of withstanding the stresses expected to be encountered during the application of the invention. Cleats 40 are manufactured such that a portion of each cleat 40 is bent and folded to form a gripping element 41.

Abstract: A pacifier is provided having two teat sucking portions integrally connected to a middle support member. Each of the teat sucking portion includes a shank portion and a nipple portion adapted to be sucked by the child. The support member may become either convex or concave depending upon the side of the pacifier in which suction is applied. The middle support member must have sufficient flexibility to allow this movement between neutral, convex and concave positions. The pacifier is made of elastomeric material such as natural or synthetic rubber. Preferably, air holes are provided in the center support section. These holes are preferably aligned horizontally and are aligned to the baby's mouth to facilitate airflow passage. The air holes also create more flexibility in the middle support member to allow movement between neutral, convex and concave positions.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a vehicle roof with adjustable light transmitting sections to control the interior spectral radiation environment, including at least one first section for high ultraviolet transmission; and, at least one second section for high transmission of visible and infrared light while blocking part of the ultraviolet radiation; a frame to hold said first and second sections in place; and means for positioning said sections relative to each other. In another embodiment a third section is provided with differing spectral transmission than said first and second sections is provided together with means for moving said third section relative to said first and second sections.

Abstract: An infinitely variable gear transmission system includes a pair of cones, one the driving cone and the other the driven cone, in which each have at their external surfaces a pair of gears which interact to transmit power from the driving gear to the driven gear, and where the means for controlling the speed of the driving gear and the driven the gear includes an accelerator linkage which causes the gears to move longitudinally back and forth relative to the rotating cones.

Abstract: A retail audio-video recording booth includes walls which define an enclosed area for a customer to make an audio video recording. A door assures privacy. A seat or bench allows the customer to sit or stand while he makes the recording. When the customer inserts a selected amount of money into a money receptacle, a video electronic circuit is activated. When the customer inserts a tape in a tape receptacle, the customer may make an audio/visual recording, play or hear a recording already recorded on the tape. If a recording is to be made, the recording which is being made may simultaneously be observed by the customer on a monitor. A camera is provided to make the recording, and a VCR is provided to show the recording. A two-way mirror is provided to transmit the picture being made to the VCR and the monitor at the same time.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a hockey stick is displayed by fitting it into cutouts in each of two standard or simulated hockey pucks. In the first embodiment, a standard hockey stick is displayed resting in two hockey pucks centered vertically on a plaque. In the second embodiment, a goalie stick is displayed resting in two hockey pucks offset vertically to compensate for the different design of the stick.

Abstract: A device fitted to the external auditory canal for the purpose of reproducibly engaging the head for orientation and stabilization for dental or radiographic (commonly known as ‘cephalometric’) recording and for placing a radiographic marker in the canal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, apparatus and lubricant composition for an adjustable wedge that utilizes the relative positioning of adjacently disposed convex and concave surfaces with equal spherical or cylindrical curvatures contacted together by a thin layer of lubricant.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a paint can having a bottom and an integrally formed side wall portion, having a top portion having an inwardly extending rim portion containing a plurality of spaced openings therein of sufficient size to return any paint which flows into the rim into the paint can. The openings are preferably placed on only one side of the rim so that the other side of the rim can be used for pouring without paint being spilled through the openings. The openings may be circular, square, rectangular, polygon eliptical, or any other convenient shape so long as they have sufficient size to avoid surface tension causing the paint to fill the opening and prevent flow back into the can.

Abstract: A trunnion assembly for mounting a launching device including a barrel for launching a liquid or a solid including at least one horizontal locating assembly to allow limited horizontal movement of the launching device; and at least one vertical locating assembly for varying the vertical inclination of the launching device. The structure for varying the extent of horizontal movement of the trunnion assembly includes at least one resilient movable stop assembly; and the structure for varying the extent of vertical movement of the trunnion assembly includes at least one resilient stop assembly.

Abstract: A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space. A beverage container portion is located radially inwardly from the spittoon space having a top portion having tab means for opening the beverage container portion. During installation, the beverage container top portion includes an outer wall which engages an inner wall of a top member with connecting means. The top member also has an outwardly extending extension hollow extension containing a top opening to receive spit, and a bottom opening which after installation aligns with and is in fluid communication with the spittoon space. Circumferentially spaced from the extension, the beverage container portion includes a lip depression to facilitate drinking from the beverage container. An optional space may be provided between the spittoon space and the beverage container for insulating the beverage.

Abstract: An infinitely variable gear transmission system includes a pair of cones, one the driving cone and the other the driven cone, in which each have at their external surfaces a pair of gears which interact to transmit power from the driving gear to the driven gear, and where the means for controlling the speed of the driving gear and the driven the gear includes an accelerator linkage which causes the gears to move longitudinally back and forth relative to the rotating cones.