Abstract: The present invention is a one-piece molded strap used to secure a printing plate to a drum of a high speed roller machine. The one-piece molded strap comprises a one-piece molded body comprising an elastomeric portion, a rigid latch portion, and a rigid elongated body portion. The rigid latch portion is integrally formed with and chemically bonded to one end of the elastomeric portion. The rigid elongated body portion is integrally formed with and chemically bonded to the other end of the elastomeric portion. The one-piece molded strap is formed by an injection molding process wherein the material composition of the rigid latch portion and the rigid elongated body portion are compatible with the material composition of the elastomeric portion.

Abstract: A process for forming a product having multiple and well defined color patterns. In a first embodiment, the rotomolding process comprises a first step of using a first powder having a first color and a second powder having a second color which is different than the color of the first powder. The rotomolding process comprises a second step of placing the first and second color powders into a pre-determined pattern within a hollow cavity mold. The rotomolding process comprises a third step of placing the closed hollow cavity mold into the oven. The rotomolding process comprises a fourth step of heating the hollow cavity mold with no rotation for a first period defined by the heating time necessary for a layer of individual colors to melt in the desired pattern upon the inside surface of the hollow cavity mold.

Abstract: A safety hose system for use in delivering water from a water supply source to an inlet connector of a washing machine. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first connector engageable with the inlet connector of the washer machine and a second connector engageable with the water supply source. The system further comprises first hose having a first and seconds end connected to first and second connector, respectively. The system further comprises a second hose concentrically and sealed about the first hose and extending from said first connector to said second connector. The system further comprises an over-spill portion formed by said second hose being disposed within said first hose. The over-spill comprises a water reactive material which will change the color of any water entering into the over-spill portion, The system further comprises a third hose engaged with the second hose and in communication with the over-spill space.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for use by a person to orientate a camera in either a horizontal or vertical position while allowing the person to position the light source of a flash unit above the lens of the camera. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base member having a camera support portion adapted to secure the camera. The device further comprises a first handle member engaged with the base member and adapted to allow the person to orientate the camera in either a horizontal position or a vertical position. The device further comprises a first flash unit support member comprising a first mounting portion adapted to removably secure the flash unit. The device further comprises a second flash unit support member comprising a second mounting portion adapted to removably secure the flash unit. either location without interference.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for performing exercises to stretch the muscles in the leg of a person. In one embodiment, the device comprises a main support member having a first end portion and a second end portion engaged upon a floor. The main support member also has first and second mounting members. The device further comprises a leg support member adapted to be selectively positioned by the person along the main support member from a first position wherein said leg support member is engaged with the first mounting member to a second position where the leg support member is engaged with the second mounting member. The leg support member is adapted to support the leg of the person. After the person selects the position of the leg support member, the person's leg may be supported by the leg support member so that the person may stretch the leg.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for use by a hair stylist to cut the hair of a person. In one embodiment, the device comprises first and second blade members each having a handle portion and a blade portion. Each of the blade portions has a cutting edge and a non-cutting edge terminating in a dull or rounded end. By movement of the handles, the blade portions are rotatable from a closed position to an open position. In the closed position, the non-cutting edges of the blade portions are spaced apart to form a first V-shaped gap which may receive but not cut any hair. In the open position, the cutting edges of the blade portions are spaced part and any hair placed therein is cut when the blade portions are moved to the closed position. In both the open and close positions, the cutting edges can never be brought into contact with the stylist's hands and fingers or the skin of the client.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device useable for by a technician to transport a patient to and from a hospital bed. In one embodiment, the device comprises: a support frame comprising a plurality of wheels adapted to roll upon the floor. The device further comprises a patient transfer portion engaged with and extending outward of the support frame and comprising a plurality of belts. The device further comprises a patient transport portion engaged with the support frame and comprising a plurality of belts. The device further comprises a drive wheel engaged with the support frame. The device further comprises a drive mechanism engaged with the support frame. The drive mechanism comprising a manual crank wheel and is adapted such that rotation of the manual crank wheel by the person causes the drive wheel to rotate and to move the support frame in a first direction and at a first velocity and to move the belts of the patient transfer portion and the patient transport portion in a second direction and at a second velocity.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved device for shaving the skin of a person. In one embodiment, the shaving device comprises a handle member having a lower portion and an upper portion. The shaving device further comprises a lower body member engaged with the upper portion of the handle member. The lower body member comprising a cavity portion and a radial shaped leading surface. The shaving device further comprises a razor blade disposed within the cavity portion and having a cutting edge. The shaving device further comprises an upper body member having a lower mounting portion and a radial shaped trailing surface. The lower mounting portion is adapted to secure the razor blade within the cavity portion. The trailing surface and the leading surface are disposed radially outward of said cutting edge. The shaving device further comprises a recess portion separating the leading surface and the trailing surface and providing access to the cutting edge of said razor blade.

Abstract: The present invention is a machine for use in attaching first and second handles to a gift box. Each of the first and second handles having first and second end portions and an upper portion. In one embodiment, the machine comprises a base member and first and second side walls extending upward therefrom. The machine further comprises first and second handle support members rotatably connected with the first and second side walls and each being adapted to retain the first and second handles, respectively. The first and second handle support members are operable from a first and normally horizontal position wherein the handles may be inserted thereon and provided with an adhesive to a second substantially vertical position wherein the handles may be attached to the gift box.