Abstract: A pet enclosure comprising a floor panel, vertical sidewalls and a top panel connected by means of extruded corner members to form a rectangular box-like structure having two openings at opposite ends. A front and a rear door panel is removably mounted to and secured to the enclosure at the openings by means of pins that are connected to a spring latch; they engage latch holes on the corner members.

Abstract: An aroma therapy kit for a feline comprises the combination of a housing, at least one retention element disposed inside the housing, and at least one additive delivered to the at least one retention element. It is further envisioned that multiple retention elements and/or multiple additives may be provided in the kit to provide greater versatility and choice to the scents or fragrances used as aroma therapy with the apparatus.

Abstract: A method of producing an enriched, natural collagen pet chew by means of vacuum sealing impregnation technology to add nutrients, flavoring, and/or anti-microbial agents to a natural, but demineralized, canine bone chew. A pet mastication article is soaked in acetic acid to reveal a flexible, chewable collagen structure. After the collagen structure is soaked and rinsed, nutrients and other agents are infused into the porous structure of the bone by means of vacuum impregnation.

Abstract: A method is provided by which the information necessary to create an electronic form can be transmitted via a printed form. The formatting information necessary to recreate the electronic form is encoded in a symbology on the printed form in a space reserved for that purpose.

Abstract: An improved endotracheal tube is provided which is adapted to optimally and safely accommodate the nasopharyngeal airway during nasopharyngeal intubation. The endotracheal tube includes a body having a nasopharyngeal section adapted to sealably enclose and contain a spirally-wound coil longitudinally therealong. The nasopharyngeal section integrally transposes into a rigid section which extends longitudinally from the nasopharyngeal section and terminates at a lower end of endotracheal tube. The nasopharyngeal section with incorporated spirally-wound coil allows for multiple positioning of nasopharyngeal section about a face of a patient, thereby minimizing pressure sores, abrasions, and ulcerations, and further allows for quick, easy, and efficient surgical access to the nasopharyngeal airway without requiring removal of the endotracheal tube.

Abstract: An apparatus that provides for rescue of victims trapped in a body of water is disclosed. The invention utilizes a conventional fire hose as the main component of the invention. One end of the hose is capped with a retrieval end comprising a solid cap with a swivel based tether. The end is also provided with a pair of removable rudders which aid in the guiding have said apparatus in a controlled manner through the water. The opposite end of the fire hose is capped with a pressurizing mechanism that allows for the inflation and deflation of the fire hose. When inflated, the preferred embodiment floats upon the water surface thus providing for simplified water rescues. The invention is also envisioned as providing simplified ice rescues as well. The use of the present invention provides a greatly simplified method of water rescue which not only provides for quicker rescues for victims, but increased safety for rescue personnel as well.

Abstract: And improved bra is provided having a each cup having a first fabric on a first side and a varying fabric on a reverse side. Each strap incorporates a pair of decorative pivoting claps and an attachment band incorporates a decorative magnetic reversible latch.

Abstract: A pet toy is provided having a tubular, linearly elongated main body terminated at each end by a replaceable wing assembly. As the toy is flying through the air, the wings provides a visual ‘flapping’ like stimuli, similar to that of the wings of a bird. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The invention relates to medicine and can be used for determining the anxiety level of a human being. According to said invention, in order to determine the anxiety level of a human being, the structures of a gas-discharge luminosity are fixed around the studied part of the same area of a human skin through a polymer film and without it, each structure is converted into a digital code, the quantitative parameters of the luminosity structure reflecting two-dimensional geometric characteristics of the gas-discharge luminosity are defined and the totality of the parameters of each structure is presented in the form of a point which is situated in a multidimensional parameter space. The level of anxiety of a human being is determined by the distance between the points for structures produced through the film and without it. The less the distance is, the lower the anxiety level is.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to dog waste bag holder and, more specifically, to a travel waste bag holder capable of accepting roll refills. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A flipping pet toy is provided having a first bore and a second bore parallelly disposed to the first bore. A series of ribs interstitial spaces there between are concentrically disposed about a central axis of the bores. A thin and laterally elongated body member forms a resilient, thin walled body circumscribing the bores such that said thin wall is capable of generating a resilient, springing action.

Abstract: A flipping pet toy is provided having a first bore and a second bore parallelly disposed to the first bore. A series of ribs interstitial spaces there between are concentrically disposed about a central axis of the bores. A thin and laterally elongated body member forms a resilient, thin walled body circumscribing the bores such that said thin wall is capable of generating a resilient, springing action.

Abstract: A telescopic pipe support system is provided for supporting a plurality of pipes. The pipe support system utilizes an elongated, tubular shaft adapted to be mounted atop and below wood flooring as well as below concrete decking via a shaft receiving anchor and an auxiliary anchor, respectively. Hanger elements are removably attached along various longitudinal positions of the shaft in order to quickly and easily support construction articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to charged particle beam accelerators, in particular electron beam accelerators, and can be used for physics, chemistry and medicine. The inventive charged particle beam accelerator comprises a metallic shell fitted with a dielectric material layer arranged therein, and a vacuum channel for electron transit embodied along the central symmetry axis of said metallic shell. In addition, the metallic shell is fitted with a ferroelectric material layer arranged therein. Said ferroelectric material layer can be arranged between the metallic shell and the dielectric material layer or in said dielectric material layer. The invention provides an object with a very important property, i.e. said property makes it possible to control the accelerator parameters and regulate the phase balance of the charged particle beam and the wave that accelerates the particles.

Abstract: A vertical control mechanism for a vertical lift assist device is provided in which a rotational twist grip element is in direct communication with a control signal that generates analog input signals corresponding to an operator's intended vertical destination of an end-effector. A vertical lift mechanism is thereby controlled to provide a vertical assist lifting force that assists an end-effector in the manipulation of a load.

Abstract: An electrically controlled proportional valve provides for precise control of armature movement using an armature which is positioned at the center of the valve by centering leaf springs. The armature is supported and biased axially by angled leaf springs that support the armature in an orbital fashion. These angled orbital leaf springs support the armature for elastic movement in the axial direction, and hold it biased against a first port, so that the armature functions as a valve element, which normally closes that port. A magnet coil is positioned so that when an electrical current passes through the coil, it exerts a force on the armature which overcomes the bias of the orbital leaf springs and draws the armature away from the first port and toward the magnet coil.

Abstract: A tape gun is provided having a pistol-grip type handle supporting a tape dispensing roller upon which a roller of tape is mounted for rotatable dispensing. A tape pressure plate guides the dispensed tape into a package, with a guide roller mounted in the tape path between the dispensing roller and the pressure plate. The roller is made of or incorporates a magnetic material, such as a neodymium magnet or equivalent. The packaging tape itself incorporates a magnetically attractive material, such as iron dust or wires or other magnetic metal within or on the tape backing in a manner that comes in contact with the magnetic guide roller.