Abstract: A method of scanning and treating areas of the human body with transcutaneous low intensity direct current. A device is used which comprises a source of low intensity direct current, means for controlling the parameters of the current, a cathode terminal, and an anode terminal. A scanning method is used to determine the proper amperage for the treating method. In the scanning method, the cathode and anode are applied to the skin of a patient and increasing strengths of current are applied. The strength of the current is noted when the patient is first aware of the current and when the patient is made uncomfortable by the current. These two values are averaged to determine the operating current. The treatment method is carried out by applying the anode to an activity point identified in the specification, applying the cathode to the area to be treated, and applying the operating current.

Abstract: The technical field is that of simultaneous dispensing of viscous materials. Many compositions comprise viscous components which must be kept separate until they are used. Known methods of application of separate components do not guarantee proper ratios. This invention solves this problem by presenting a single aerosol container (4) having a multi-valve body (8) wherein the valves (10, 12) are activated by a single actuator (26) and the viscous materials are kept separate until used. The system (2) may use multiple collapsible bags (16), a barrier liner (42), a dip tube (46), and a spray-any-direction valve (50) having an omnidirectional attachment (60) which contains a check valve container (122) made up of a constricted lower end (132), a top surface (134), a lateral opening (136), and a check ball (138) for opening and closing passageways.

Abstract: A height-adjustable, tiltable stand for a laptop computer or reading material. The stand contains two side legs, each of which contains an upper surface made of a distal section parallel to the bottom and a proximal section which is at an angle to the distal section. The legs contain a centrally located hole near the upper surface. The top contains a lip for maintaining material on the top when the top is tilted. The top contains a plurality of holes for allowing heat generated by a computer to dissipate. Each side edge of the top contains depending supports having centrally located slots. Tightness controllers made up of a knob, a bolt, and a nut pass through the holes in the legs and the depending support to hold the top to the legs and to allow the top to be tilted on the legs.

Abstract: A dispenser for simultaneously dispensing at least two viscous materials to be mixed. The dispenser contains an outer cartridge and an inner container. The cartridge has an open rear end having a rear thrust wall which will be pushed forward by the conventional dispensing gun. The cartridge has a front end containing a nozzle for connecting with a mixing nozzle. The container extends from the front end to the rear end and is made of telescoping sections. Viscous materials are present within the container and in the space between the wall of the container and the wall of the cartridge. As the rear thrust wall is pushed forward. the telescopic sections are captured in recesses of the rear thrust wall. More than one concentric container may be present.

Abstract: An ambulatory device having a frame having support rails, two large rear wheels containing hand grasps, two small front wheels for steering, a foldable seat allowing the user to sit when desirable, and a height-adjustable support frame having a vertical and horizontal section rising from the frame. A body halter holding the user is optionally rotatably supported by a horizontal support bar which is connected by connector ropes or cables to a T-shaped support bar. Alternatively, the body halter is directly connected to connector ropes which pass by pulleys or through horizontal tubular sections to attach to a scale. The support frame is made height adjustable by a winch or a hydraulic system.

Abstract: An aerosol solvent weld cement composition for joining ends of plastic pipe. The composition contains at least one polymer capable of welding the plastic pipes to each other, at least one solvent for the polymer, and at least one propellant for the polymer/solvent solution. The composition is maintained under pressure greater than atmospheric pressure in an aerosol container. A female omnidirectional valve is disclosed for use in the aerosol container. This valve comprises a valve body having an omnidirectional attachment which contains a check valve container made up of a constricted lower end, a top surface, a lateral opening, and a check ball for opening and closing passageways. This valve allows the solvent weld cement composition to be applied to pipes from any angle.

Abstract: A vise grip locking tool which contains jaws that are capable of opening with a flick of the user's wrist. The tool comprises a first handle member, a second handle member, a lower jaw, and an upper jaw. The first handle member is pivotally attached to the lower jaw. The first end of the lower jaw is made up of four mutually interconnected sides having a guided slot extending through it. The upper jaw has an elongated shank that may slide along the guided slot of the lower jaw. A stop is present on the bottom of the shank preventing the upper jaw from escaping the guided slot. The second handle member is pivotally mounted to the lower jaw and includes a releasable lock which is made up of a spring-operated detent which engages teeth on the elongated shank.

Abstract: A solid marker for indicating a location to place a fastener for an object to be placed on a supporting surface. The marker, preferably made of chalk, includes a front containing at least one pointed tip for marking the supporting surface and a back, adhesive, surface for adhering the marker to the object to be mounted. The adhesive surface is covered by a release layer when the marker is not in use.

Abstract: A hand-held amusement device comprising an aerial projectile and a U-shaped conduit having opposite open ends so that one open end can discharge the aerial projectile therefrom and the other open end can receive the aerial projectile therein. Proper manipulation of the U-shaped curved conduit in a clockwise/counterclockwise movement by a player will keep the aerial projectile in a continuous play mode.

Abstract: Shelf support system in which “T”-shaped mid base members and support members and “L”-shaped end base members and support members have inner sections which contact and hold a shelf board and outer sections containing alternating extensions and indentions so that adjacent base members and support members interlock with each other. The shelf system may thus be assembled without tools. The rear aspects of base members are angled forwardly and downwardly and the side aspect of end base members are angled inwardly and downwardly to allow the shelf system to clear a baseboard and/or molding along a wall so that the main portion of the shelf unit may fit flush against the wall. The shelf support system is suitable for use with standard shelf boards of any length.

Abstract: A kit for connecting and sealing a manhole cover frame to the upper surface of a chimney and a method of using the kit. The kit contains a spacer which may be cut to the proper length and to make allowances for any grade in the surface, a top flange which holds the top of the spacer to the manhole cover frame, and a bottom flange which holds the spacer to the upper surface of the chimney. The surfaces of the flanges which contact the lower surface manhole cover frame and the upper surface of the chimney contain coaxial recesses for holding butyl rubber sealant material in rope form. Watertight seals may be made with the use of light pressure. Additionally, the lower flange may be connected to the chimney with bolts. The surfaces of the flanges contacting the spacer contain a plurality of coaxial protrusions. The ends of the spacer are fitted with gaskets and sealed into the spaces between the protrusions on the top and bottom flanges to form watertight seals.

Abstract: A process of making a foldable, portable bookstand on which readers may place their reading material. When folded, the bookstand appears to be a single oblong piece. When unfolded, the side view of the bookstand resembles the letter “X”. The bookstand is made from two top pieces and two bottom pieces. The spine of a book may be placed along a space between top pieces. The bookstand is made by providing two bottom pieces having tapered extensions and two top pieces having tapered extensions and adjoining the extensions of corresponding bottom and top pieces, preferably with dowels. The advantage of the present invention is that the bookstand may be simply and economically made of four separate pieces using dowels, yet maintain the appearance of a product which has been carved from a single piece of material.

Abstract: A collapsible dispensing system for viscous fluids which should not be mixed until the time of application. The system comprises a cartridge and a container which fits into the cartridge. The cartridge is designed to fit into conventional caulking guns. The cartridge has a forward end cap having a central circular orifice and a rear thrust wall. The container fits into the cartridge and is made up of a plurality of collapsible chambers which hold the viscous fluids. The chambers may take the form of closed bags or accordion cylinders. At the front end of each chamber is a forward end piece. The forward end pieces fit snugly together and form a circular periphery. The forward end piece contains a neck which fits through the forward end cap and attaches to a mixing nozzle. Chambers having predetermined ratios of ingredients may be used in this system.

Abstract: Accessory trays supported between the legs of a camera tripod. In a first embodiment, a semicircular tray having side walls is supported on the stabilizing arms or the end cap of a camera tripod and is attached to the lower portion of the center post by a retaining device. In a second embodiment, two semicircular trays are supported on the stabilizing arms of a camera tripod and surround the center post. In the second embodiment, each semicircular portion has a recess into which the center post fits. In this second embodiment, the semicircular portions are attached to each other in a variety of ways.

Abstract: A lifting device comprising a hoist with a flexible tension member extending from the hoist and a component for attaching the hoist to a stationary structure so that a lower end of the flexible tension member can be connected to a load to lift and lower the load when an impact tool engages with the hoist.

Abstract: A pleated neckdown bag for lining a receptacle is disclosed wherein the bag is made of a flexible plastic film. The disclosed bag has one or more pleat portions (18) fixed at points around the mouth portion (26) of the bag to reduce the circumference of the mouth portion relative to the circumference of the body portion (14). The reduced circumference mouth portion of the neckdown bag can be fitted over a supporting receptacle. The top portion (12) of the bag is thereby more securely held to the support, and the mouth portion is more securely held in an open state, since the narrowed mouth portion of the bag can better engage a support such as the rim of a waste bin. Bag embodiments having flat and flat rectangular constructions, convenient for manufacture, storage, shipping, and dispensing, are also disclosed. Also disclosed is a tabbed neckdown bag embodiment with a tab (52) modifying means to advantageously modify stress and strain at and near the conjunction of a seam and mouth portion of a neckdown bag.