Abstract: An ingestible mixture containing the extract from the chuchuhuasha plant is useful for the alleviation of cramps, colds, and nasal congestion. The mixture comprises: the therapeutic component being the extract from the chuchuhuasha plant; a taste and fermentation component being honey; and a liquid extraction component being chosen from the group consisting of alcohol and water. According to the present invention, the mixture comprises about 20% to 50% by weight of the extract from the chuchuhuasha plant as the therapeutic component; about 20% to 50% by weight of water or alcohol as the liquid extraction component; and about 25% to 35% by weight of honey as the taste and fermentation component. According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the mixture comprises about 35% by weight of the extract from the chuchuhuasha plant; about 35% by weigh of water or alcohol; and about 30% by weight of honey.

Abstract: A tractor-trailer light system test circuit comprises: a first multi-pin plug; a plurality of circuit breakers; a second multi-pin plug; an audible buzzer; an ON-OFF push button switch; a first LED, a second LED, and a third LED; a plurality of resistors; a first resistor, a secon resistor, and a third resistor; a first test plug and a second test plug; and a first plurality of light emitting diodes, a second plurality of light emitting diodes, and a third plurality of light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A disposable shaver includes a primary plunger structure in the pre-rotated position and in the post-rotated position. The disposable shaver comprises: the primary plunger structure; and a handle-shaver head structure. The primary plunger structure further comprises: a plurality of longitudinally directed ribs; and a transversely directed disc structure. The disc structure includes a middle circular disc being a layer of styptic material. The handle-shaver head structure further comprises: a rotatable member; a handle member; a primary plunger holder; and a shaver head. The shaver head includes a rear conduit opening. The primary plunger structure is rotatable about a transverse axis defined by the flexible extension of the rotatable member in order to be inserted into such handle member. The primary plunger structure further comprises a primary plunger end which includes upper piercing means.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a skin therapeutic mixture is useful for the alleviation of certain skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, burns, pimples, blackheads, and open sores, and such mixture comprises: the therapeutic agent being the extract from the dried leaves of the Eupatorium plant; a preservative chosen from the group consisting of a sulfa-derivative such as sulfathiazole and an alcohol amine; a skin softener such as an oil; and an oil soluble base. An inert pigment such as zinc oxide and a fragrance such as a perfume may be added. According to a specific illustrative embodiment of the present invention, the skin therapeutic mixture comprises about 7.4% by weight of the extract from the dried leaves of the Eupatorium plant as the therapeutic agent; about 3.7% by weight of sulfathiazole as the preservative; about 14.2% by weight of zinc oxide as the inert white pigment; and about 74.7% by weight of petrolatum.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a skin therapeutic mixture is useful for the alleviation of certain skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, burns, pimples, blackheads, and open sores, and such mixture comprises: the therapeutic agent being the extract from the dried leaves of the Aloe Vera plant; a preservative chosen from the group consisting of a sulfaderivative such as sulfathiazole and an alcohol amine; a skin softener such as an oil; and an oil soluble base. An inert pigment such as zinc oxide and a fragrance such as a perfume may be added. According to a specific illustrative embodiment of the present invention, the skin therapeutic mixture comprises about 7.4% by weight of the extract from the dried leaves of the Aloe Vera plant as the therapeutic agent; 5% by weight of sulfathiazole as the preservative; about 14.2% by weight of zinc oxide as the inert white pigment; and about 73.4% by weight of petrolatum.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a skin therapeutic mixture is useful for the alleviation of certain skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, burns, pimples, blackheads, and open sores, and such mixture comprises: the therapeutic agent being the extract from the dried leaves of the Matico plant; a preservative chosen from the group consisting of a sulfaderivative such as sulfathiazole and an alcohol amine; a skin softener such as an oil; and an oil soluble base. An inert pigment such as zinc oxide and a fragrance such as a perfume may be added. According to a specific illustrative embodiment of the present invention, the skin therapeutic mixture comprises about 2% to 35% by weight of the extract from the dried leaves of the Matico plant as the therapeutic agent; about 2% to 15% by weight of sulfathiazole as the preservative; about 5% to 10% by weight of zinc oxide as the inert white pigment; and about 40% to 91% by weight of petrolatum.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an outer hollow cannula including a valve structure is adapted to receive inner instrument elements for performing the procedures of thoracentesis and plueral biopsy. The cannula comprises: a hollow cylindrical body including a longitudinally directed circular lumen; proximal attachment means; and the valve structure being interposed along the length of the cannula lumen. The valve structure includes a cylindrical member being interposed perpendicularly along the path of the cannula lumen, being rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cannula lumen, and further includes a short lumen having the same diameter as the cannula lumen and being rotatable to be concentric with the cannula lumen or being rotatable to be perpendicular to the cannula lumen. For performing the thoracentesis procedure, the cannula also comprises a distal circular annular surface.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an outer hollow cannula including a valve structure is adapted to receive inner instrument elements for performing the procedures of thoracentesis and plueral biopsy. The cannula comprises: a hollow cylindrical body including a longitudinally directed circular lumen; proximal attachment means; and the valve structure being interposed along the length of the cannula lumen. The valve structure includes a cylindrical member being interposed perpendicularly along the path of the cannula lumen, being rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cannula lumen, and further includes a short lumen having the same diameter as the cannula lumen and being rotatable to be concentric with the cannula lumen or being rotatable to be perpendicular to the cannula lumen. For performing the thoracentesis procedure, the cannula also comprises a distal circular annular surface.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an outer hollow cannula including a valve structure is adapted to receive inner instrument elements for performing the procedures of thoracentesis and plueral biopsy. The cannula comprises: a hollow cylindrical body including a longitudinally directed circular lumen; proximal attachment means; and the valve structure being interposed along the length of the cannula lumen. The valve structure includes a cylindrical member being interposed perpendicularly along the path of the cannula lumen, being rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cannula lumen, and further includes a short lumen having the same diameter as the cannula lumen and being rotatable to be concentric with the cannula lumen or being rotatable to be perpendicular to the cannula lumen. For performing the thoracentesis procedure, the cannula also comprises a distal circular annular surface.

Abstract: An improved health food composition comprises; B complex vitamins; a prostaglandin E-1 precursor; a primary emulsifying agent; a flavoring agent; and a preservative. The B complex vitamins include: vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride); vitamin B2 (riboflavin); pantothenic acid; vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride); and vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin). The prostaglandin E-1 precursor may be safflower oil. The primary emulsifying agent is selected from the group consisting of: Poly Sorbate-80; acacia; sodium alginate; carbomer (carboxypolymethylene); carboxymethylcellulose; and others. The flavoring agent is selected from the group consisting of: orange; lemon; and peppermint. The preservative is selected from the group consisting of: sodium benzoate; alcohol; ethyl paraben; ethyl vanillin; glycerin; and others. The improved health fod composition may further comprise a secondary emulsifying agent being selected from the group consisting of: hydroxyethyl cellulose; hydroxypropyl cellulose; and tragacanth.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an outer hollow cannula including a valve structure is adapted to receive inner instrument elements for performing the procedures of thoracentesis and plueral biopsy. The cannula comprises: a hollow cylindrical body including a longitudinally directed circular lumen; proximal attachment means; and the valve structure being interposed along the length of the cannula lumen. The valve structure includes a cylindrical member being interposed perpendicularly along the path of the cannula lumen, being rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cannula lumen, and further includes a short lumen having the diameter as the cannula lumen and being rotatable to be concentric with the cannula lumen or being rotatable to be perpendicular to the cannula lumen. For perfroming the thoracentesis procedure, the cannula also comprises a distal circular annular surface.