Abstract: The present invention involves a wrench for tightening and loosening bolts, nuts and fasteners having n number of equal length outside working surfaces. The wrench has a handle and a working wrench head with an orifice which contains at least two pairs of flat inside working surfaces. The pairs of inside working surfaces are arranged about and equidistant from an imaginary central axis through the orifice, and the surfaces of each pair form a surface contact angle a with one another. Additionally, each pair of flat inside working surfaces having a first working surface with a predetermined angle C relative to the imaginary central axis and a second working surface with a predetermined angle D relative to the imaginary central axis, wherein the angle C and the angle D differ from one another, and whereby the first working surface of a given pair of inside working surfaces is non-parallel to the second working surface of an opposing pair of inside working surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool free quick change spark plug mechanism. It includes a head insert, a spark plug and a locking housing. The head insert has a threaded base to be inserted into a spark plug port of an internal combustion engine. It is generally cylindrical and hollow, and has either a locking groove or an extended locking mechanism on its outside wall above the threaded base. The plug is generally cylindrical and elongated with an electrode for sparking and a terminal for a wire attachment, and has a seal with a greater diameter than the lower end of the plug for seating within the head insert. The locking housing is hollow and cylindrical to fit over the spark plug and head insert, and has on its inside wall, the other of the locking groove and extended locking mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for monitoring and controlling food service requirements in a food service establishment. It includes a main computer with appropriate peripherals and an interface unit. The interface unit is connected to the main computer and is also connected to a plurality of monitoring devices, some of which monitor essential food establishment functions, such as temperatures, motion detectors, sanitary areas and the like, while others monitor employee activities. The interface unit is also connected to a plurality of control devices which both monitor and control essential activities, including sanitation, temperature, signals for smoke detection, pH levels, inventory and employee activities. Portable instruments are included with connection capabilities to the interface unit, and employee identification devices are also included.

Abstract: In the present invention method, the surface of articles made of acrylic polymers and methacrylic polymers are converted into thin biomimetic layers by using the process involving at least the following two steps:(a) The polymer surface is contacted, in the presence of water and for a predetermined reaction time necessary to form a continuous surface layer thinner than about 500 microns, with a solution containing one or more tetraalkylammonium hydroxides of the general formula:R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 R.sub.4 N.sup.+ OH.sup.-where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 are the alkyl substituents, in which the sum of the number of carbon atoms is equal to or larger than 8 but smaller than 45; and,(b) The article is removed from the aqueous reaction solution and excess of tetraalkylammonium hydroxide is removed from the polymer surface by washing the polymer with a liquid miscible with the tetraalkylammonium hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention is a toy construction block system which includes a plurality of toy construction blocks and a plurality of interblock connectors. Said blocks each have a main outer structure having a top, four sidewalls and an open bottom. The top has a plurality of symmetrically arranged elongated projections for interlocking with other, similar blocks and the open bottom has an underside to said top which itself has an elongated friction post extending therefrom. The friction post is hollow and is centrally and symmetrically located on the underside. The critical features are that the top has thereon a top recess in alignment with the friction post, a bottom recess within the friction post of the block, and at least one of the four sidewalls has a side recess therein adapted to receive an interblock connector. In preferred embodiments of said interblock connector, each connector has at least an elongated body and first and second ends.

Abstract: The present invention is an apnea detection device with a remote monitoring capability. It includes a transmitter housing having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion has a structure with a bottom planar extension which has a stop coupled thereto and extended upwardly therefrom. The second portion of the housing is adapted to be slidably inserted within the interior space of the first portion. There is also a stiff two piece strap with ends connected to the first portion of the housing and second portion of the housing and a fastener, whereby the strap allows securement to a chest of an infant. There is a conductive strip and a plurality of linearly aligned contacts whereby a decreasing amount of contacts are connected via the conductive strip upon the sliding of the second portion of the housing from an unbiased orientation to a biased orientation.

Abstract: A sucrose-free, artificial sweetener-free dietary fiber composition contains about 5 to about 95 percent methylcellulose by weight based on total weight of the composition, about 5 to about 75 percent natural coconut, and about 5 to about 75 percent banana. In some embodiments, about 20 to about 80 percent non-sucrose, non-artificial sweetener containing, inactive materials. The inactive materials include particulate filler materials, such as powered natural grains. In one preferred embodiment, the invention is a sucrose-free, non-allergenic dietary fiber composition, containing about 5 to about 95 percent methylcellulose, balance being about 5 to 75 percent natural coconut and about 5 to 75 percent banana, based on the total weight of the methylcellulose, the coconut and the banana. More preferably, there is about 5 to about 40 percent methylcellulose balance being natural coconut and banana in the preceding ranges.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for visibly displaying collectable items. It includes: a main support base; a collectable item mount removably attached to and located in said base; a cover adapted to fit over the mount and adapted for connection to the base, the cover being at least partially transparent; a connecting mechanism for attaching the cover to the base; a seal located at an interface between the cover and the base when the cover is connected to the base; at least one evacuation port located on one of the covers and the base; and a one way valve located in the evacuation port which is adapted to permit removal of air from the device and to prevent air from re-entering the device, when the cover is connected to the base. The device may be made to rest on a surface or may, surface mounted, either horizontally or vertically. In one preferred embodiment, the cover connects to the base via threading as the connecting mechanism.

Abstract: The aspiration device for vehicle engine exhaust systems includes a main housing having a top, a bottom and sidewalls with an open front and an open back. The open front has a larger cross-sectional area than the back and it is adapted to be mounted in the air stream of a vehicle. The device has an aerodynamic wing and a hollow inside with a wide leading edge and a narrow trailing edge and can be mounted within the main housing such that the leading edge of the wing faces the open front of the main housing. The trailing edge of the aerodynamic wing faces the open back of the main housing. The wing is located within the main housing so as to permit passage of air over and under the wing when the device is mounted in the air stream of a vehicle and the vehicle is moving forward. The wing has an exhaust outlet at the trailing edge and the wing has an exhaust inlet located on a sidewall of the main housing for attachment to a vehicle exhaust system.

Abstract: The natural poison skin treatment method of the present invention includes applying to skin a composition including an effective amount of natural poison skin treatment medication selected from the group consisting of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, an effective amount of a vasoconstrictor and an inert carrier. The natural poison skin treatment medication is therapeutic to natural poison skin conditions by acting as an antibacterial agent. The vasoconstrictor removes the redness normally associated with natural poison skin conditions as well as additional redness which may be caused by the benzoyl peroxide itself. The carrier is simply an inert flowing carrier to permit the application of the active ingredients to the skin. In preferred embodiments about 1 to 15% of the natural poison skin treatment medication based on the total weight of the composition is included.

Abstract: The acne treatment composition of the present invention includes an effective amount of acne treatment medication selected from the group consisting of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, and effective amount of a vasoconstrictor and an inert carrier. The acne treatment medication is therapeutic to acne conditions by acting as an antibacterial agent. The vasoconstrictor removes the redness normally associated with acne conditions as well as additional redness which may be caused by the benzoyl peroxide itself. The carrier is simply an inert flowing carrier to permit application of the active ingredients to the skin. In preferred embodiments about 1 to 15% of the acne treatment medication based on the total weight of the composition is included. The preferred acne treatment medication is benzoyl peroxide and the preferred vasoconstrictor is tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride or a combination of tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride and zinc sulfate.

Abstract: A multi-winged flying toy includes a handle with a wing attachment at the upper end and a plurality of wings, each with a center hole for attachment. The attachment mechanism allows pivoting of the wings. The handle includes positioning and torque resisting formations for arranging the wings in a first position, where the wings are in alignment with one another, and a second flyable position. The handle has a centrally bored passage, and attachment shank having expanded width head, connected at its end opposite the head, to a tension mechanism located within the passage so as to maintain the shank tensed against the wings to retain the wings in first or second positions.

Abstract: An extended centripetal rotator device includes an elongated tubular member. In one embodiment the tubular member includes an inner member extending through the inside of the tubular member and having its ends extending out of each end of the tubular member and being rotatable relative to one another. In another embodiment two rotatable members are included at opposite ends. The inner member, tubular member and rotatable members may be flexible, semi-flexible or rigid. The ends of the inner member and the ends of the tubular member and rotatable members may also be configured to receive weight members and spring members that are capable of minimizing shoulder strain to a user. Preferably, the present invention is grasped at opposite ends of the tubular member and held at chest height. The present invention is then oscillated toward and away from the user in a reciprocating motion wherein the ends of the inner member move circularly relative to the tubular member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a universal system for monitoring and controlling a plurality of individual food establishment monitoring and controlling system for a plurality of remotely located, separate food establishments. Each individual food establishment system includes a main computer with appropriate peripherals and an interface unit. The interface unit is connected to the main computer and is also connected to a plurality of monitoring devices, some of which monitor essential food establishment functions, such as temperatures, motion detectors, sanitary areas and the like, while others monitor employee activities. The interface unit is also connected to a plurality of control devices which both monitor and control essential activities, including sanitation, temperature, signals for smoke detection, pH levels, inventory and employee activities. Portable instruments are included with connection capabilities to the interface unit, and employee identification devices are also included.