Abstract: A substrate having an extended shelf life for chemiluminescent detection and assaying is useful with enzyme-based probes as well as for immunoassays, DNA or RNA or protein detection and blotting. The substrate is a mixture of (a) a chemiluminescent compound, (b) an oxidant, (c) a stabilizer and (d) a buffer. The substrate may further include a chemiluminescent enhancer and a solubilizer. The substrate may be in an organic solvent or may be aqueous based.

Abstract: A unitary U-shaped safety enclosure or barrier formed of a resilient and heat and water-resistant material is removably positionable in a bathtub in enclosing relation about the water faucet and valve thereof to prevent access thereto and minimize injuries to a bather, such as arising from a slip or fall, or a child inappropriately adjusting the temperature or water being supplied to the tub, possibly resulting in scalding or the tub to overflow. The safety enclosure includes a central wall that extends above and shields the bather from the water delivery faucet, and a pair of sidewalls that space the central wall from the faucet and have slotted portions for hanging the enclosure. A net-like basket is removably mounted within the U-shaped enclosure for storing bath apparatus and permitting water to drain from the bath apparatus when the enclosure is hung or otherwise removed from the water.

Abstract: A mobile telephone or cellular phone unit and a rear view mirror housing of an automobile are combined to provide an improved phone apparatus that enables a hands-free use by a driver while operating the vehicle, the improved phone apparatus comprising a rear view mirror housing, the housing including a rearview mirror, a cellular phone means for sending and receiving phone calls, and a dialing means cooperatively connected to said cellular phone for dialing the phone; and attachment means for attaching the mirror housing to the vehicle. In one embodiment, the cellular phone and rear view mirror are combined into a unitary structure. In another embodiment, the cellular phone is removably attached to the rear view mirror housing.

Abstract: A composition for eliminating an infection in a body space or cavity or on the epidermis of the body of the user is formed from an antimicrobial active agent which is, preferably, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids, an organic acid and a hydrotroper solubilizer. This composition in concentrate form can be diluted or admixed with the deionized, pyrogen-free water to form an effective use solution. The active ingredients herein are either UPS or food grade components.

Abstract: A golf training device for aiding in golf swing training and golf warm-up activities. The golf training device includes a golf club-like shaft, an at least one weighted member, and a stopper. The at least one weighted member is adapted to removably mount onto the shaft, and is defined by two temporary lockable interdigitating members and a locking member. The stopper, which attaches to the bottom end of the shaft, further aids in preventing the at least one weighted member from inadvertent disengagement from the shaft.

Abstract: A system is provided for cutting and finishing muntins. The system comprises a device for cutting muntins, a device for pinning muntins, and at least one device for punching muntins. The device for cutting muntins comprises a pair of cutting blades that are independently rotatable, translatable and positionable, and indexable, and further comprises means for precisely measuring muntins fed into the apparatus. The device for pinning muntins comprises means for stabilizing a muntin during punching; a guide, which is preferably magnetic; a pin or a blade, which is preferably made of metal; means for punching the pin or blade into a muntin; and means for precisely measuring the location at which a pin or blade is to be punched into a muntin. The at least one device for punching muntins comprises means for stabilizing a muntin strip; means for cutting the muntin strip; and means for translating the means for cutting. Power for the at least one punching apparatus is preferably pneumatic.

Abstract: A geodesic dome is created by the steps of: (a) generating a mathematical model of a geodesic dome, (b) fabricating components with which to form a geodesic dome according to the model; and (c) fastening the components to each other according to the model. In the model, M base triangles are generated in a closed three-dimensional shape. M is at, least four, with eight being preferred and the preferred closed three-dimensional shape being a regular octahedron. The closed three-dimensional shape has a center point from which each vertex of each of the base triangles is equidistant, this distance being a geodesic radius. Each leg of each base triangle is then subdivided into N segments of equal length, N being at least two, with eight being preferred, thus defining N+1 segment endpoints or intersections along each leg. A line is then generated between each intersection and two corresponding intersections, thus defining N2 smaller triangles per base triangle.

Abstract: Mercury salt-containing discharge effluents such as from B-5 fixatives and PVA fixatives are treated to remove mercury therefrom. The present method contemplates plates the addition of aluminum to the effluent to cause the precipitation of elemental mercury therefrom. The remaining effluent, after precipitation, can be decanted and post treated while recovering precipitated elemental mercury. The decanted effluent, once subjected to post treatment, by first rendering the effluent highly basic, is the neutralized. Neutralization causes the precipitation of sodium chloride. A water conditioner is then added thereto. Subsequently, the so-treated decanted effluent is then filtered through a filtering medium such as filter paper or the like. A second filtration step may then be carried out by passing the so-filtered effluent through a mixed bed or through a filter paper.

Abstract: In a first embodiment of the invention, a safety frame comprises at least four legs; a pair of spaced apart beams, each connected to two of the legs; and at least one cross-beam extending between and secured to the pair of spaced apart beams. At least one traveler is slidably disposed on the at least one cross-beam. A tethering device, such as a lanyard, may be secured to the traveler, and a safety jacket may be secured to the tethering device. A worker wearing a safety jacket secured to a tethering device that is secured to the traveler is both protected against falls and has a wide field of movement as the traveler moves along the at least one cross-beam. The safety frame is rendered movable by casters secured to the legs. Insert members render the legs extensible beyond the height of the casters to render the safety frame fixable in position.

Abstract: A utensil for infants and toddlers it includes a planar flexible handle portion and a semi-rigid utensil portion. The utensil portion includes a ridge and a handle which engages the handle portion. A mouth guard is included and is disposed at the junction of the handle and handle portion. Included among the utensils are a spoon, fork and toothbrush. A kit of utensils is, also, disclosed.

Abstract: A therapeutic device utilizes a flexible circuit board for generating heat in localized dermal areas. A source of power such as a battery is operably connected to the flexible circuit board. A pulse width modulator is interposed the source of energy and the circuit board to control the amount of heat generated thereby. The therapeutic device may be used conjointly with an adhesive bandage strip or gauze pad to absorb any body fluids secreted by the user in response to the heat generated by the device such as by a dermal eruption or the like.

Abstract: Medical waste water is treated by passing it through a bioremediation tank and, thereafter, treating the water with ozone.

Abstract: A system for psychometric analysis and diagnosis comprising an evaluation set of numbered questions. In a computerized version thereof, each numbered question is displayed on an I/O device with a rating scale and explanation thereof for the question. The clinician will then enter a rating datum for the numbered questions into the computer. When all evaluation set data is entered, the system will produce a graphic display or displays of the evaluation, and prioritize the symptomatic problem areas and assets of the current patient. The data of at least one previous patient may be retrieved and compared against the data of the current patient. Subsequent evaluation sets may be simultaneously graphed and compared with earlier evaluation sets, with the improvement or deterioration of patient status therebetween quickly quantified.

Abstract: A replacement prosthesis for replacing an earlier implanted prosthesis comprises a femoral implant and a tibial implant cooperatively configured to enable first and second degrees of articulation. The femoral implant comprises a bicondylian part comprising a pair of condyles disposed so as to form an intercondylian notch and a posteriorly extending hemispherical cavity of the pair of condyles. The tibial implant comprises a tibial base, a catch mounted to the tibial base, and at least one disc removably mounted to the tibial base. The condyles are rotatably slidable on the disc to provide the first articulation. The catch member comprises an end portion which is provided with a spherical head accommodated within the central cavity of the condyles so as to provide the second articulation. The spherical head and the disc are selected from a set of heads and discs having appropriate heights and thicknesses such that a proper ligamentary tension can be obtained.

Abstract: A digit splint is defined by an arcuate angularly inclined base and an ovoid which extends upwardly and radially outward from the base. The base is positioned on the palmar side of a joint of a digit and the ovoid conforms to the dorsum of a digit when the digit is in an extended position without hyperextension. The ovoid has two substantially parallel sides which, when worn, conform to impinge on the sides of the joint of a digit at the axis to provide lateral stability at the joint of a digit and to prevent migration of the splint on a digit. The splint also prevents hyperextension of the joint of a digit. In an alternate configuration, the splint may be rotated 180 degrees about the horizontal axis on a joint of a finger. In this configuration, the splint provides lateral stability at a joint of a digit and corrects flexion at a joint of a digit.

Abstract: A balancing disc or appliance for use in with a shoe insole, or biomechanical device, such as an ankle or foot brace, for balancing the gait of a user is defined by a substantially circular disc or body element having a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface and the bottom surface are angularly inclined with respect to each other in an angle ranging from about 2.degree. to about 6.degree.. Optimally, an adhesive is deposited onto one of the surfaces for facilitating affixation of the disc to an insole or similar orthotic device. The disc is, preferably, formed from a flexible material. Since the device is substantially circular in nature, it may be rotated about a vertical axis through a 360.degree. arc to facilitate minute adjustments in the balance of the user.