Abstract: A tongue and mouth stud for dispensing a substance such as a chemical, breath freshener, pleasant flavor, or medication into the mouth of a wearer. This tongue and mouth stud includes structure for dispensing a substance comprised of an internal cavity for storing and dispensing the substance contained within through one or more openings in the surface of the tongue stud that are contiguous with the internal cavity. Furthermore, the structure for dispensing a substance may include a sponge positioned within the internal cavity of the mouth and tongue stud.

Abstract: An oral pacifier apparatus is disclosed for use by infants and young children to promote soothing oral stimulation and for administering fluids and liquid medications. The pacifier apparatus includes a nipple, a shield, a removable access assembly, and a detachable, refillable reservoir. Furthermore, the nipple includes a linear array of nipple holes which directs fluid flow to physiologic gutters adjacent to the tongue of the user, thereby avoiding stimulating the gag reflex. The method of using the pacifier apparatus to treat dehydration is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a group of technetium 99m-N2S2-congo red complexes that utilize diamide dithiolate ligand systems to synthesize compounds for radioimaging. The complexes have the general formula: wherein R represents a diamide dithiolate ligand system and X represents a cation. Specifically, disclosed are two moieties, wherein the first moeity utilizes a 99mTc-4,5-bis(thioacetamido)pentanoyl(N2S2) ligand system conjugated to the congo red molecule. In a preferred embodiment, the second moeity utilizes a 4-[2,5,5-Trimethyl-4-aza-2-mercaptohexyl]-6,6-dimethyl-2-thiomorpholinone ligand system conjugated to the congo red molecule. Both moeities can be used for radioimaging amyloid in animals and man by either intravenous or intrathecal administration.

Abstract: A comb mounting apparatus for a music box includes a frame, a plurality of musical combs, an actuator drum, and a comb mount assembly, wherein the comb mount assembly includes a base mount, a middle mount and a top mount for mounting, securing and positioning the musical combs relative to the drum actuator so that each musical comb is musically activated by the drum actuator to produce a duet. Further modification divides the middle mount into an upper middle mount and a lower middle mount to allow for additional musical combs to be mounted. Another modification of the comb mounting apparatus utilizes a first comb mount assembly and a second comb mount assembly, and this structure can be further modified to form a comb mounting arch. The invention provides a means for mounting a plurality of musical combs so that the combs may play a duet while minimizing space requirements and construction costs.