Abstract: A heat-insulating cup comprises an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The latter is supported against an upper and a lower area of the inner sleeve. An annular space is located between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve, which annular space is free of any additional elements. A joint bottom is arranged to the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. In the upper area, the inner sleeve has a sudden widening, on top of which the outer sleeve is disposed.

Abstract: A patient-weight-activated hydraulic knee joint in which flow between hydraulic chambers is controlled by a valve operated by hydraulic pressure and by a force transmission system which transmits the force of a patient's weight, such that the valve is only closed when the patient's weight acts on the knee joint. Closure of the valve locks the knee joint, so hence undesirable locking does not occur during the swing phase of the patient's gait. A damped hydraulic trip valve can also be provided to give improved operation of the knee joint.

Abstract: A separator pan (18) is set into a rearwardly leaning position (FIG. 6). A lower portion of the pan (18) is positioned inside a bucket (10). The pan (18) is mounted for rotation on a frame (20). The frame (20) includes hooks (42) that hook onto the upper rim (32) of the bucket (10). The support leg or brace (82) projects rearwardly from a lower portion of the frame (20) to contact the sidewall (28) of the bucket (10), and establish a lean angle of the pan (18). The pan (18) is detachable from the frame (20) and the pan (18) and the frame (20) are sized to be placed inside of the bucket (10) so that the bucket (10) can be used for transporting and storing the assembly when it is not being used.

Abstract: A deep well rack assembly for pipette tips and the like includes an enclosure having a plurality of openings in a top wall thereof, a plurality of wells in the enclosure extending below the top wall and openings for receiving and retaining pipette tips, and a cover for overlying the top wall of the enclosure and the wells and pipette tips. The top wall of the enclosure either has a plurality of annular depressions formed therein and surrounding the openings or a plurality of raised annular rings formed thereon and surrounding the openings. The wells are disposed within an interior cavity of the enclosure. Each well has a continuous side wall attached at an open top end to the top wall and surrounding one of the openings therein. Each well is adapated to receive a pipette tip such that the pipette tip is disposable within the well and the respective annular depression or raised annular ring of the top wall of the enclosure.

Abstract: Prodrugs of the pyridyl methyl sulfinyl benzimidazole type proton pump inhibitor drugs have a hydrolyzable sulfinyl or arylsulfonyl group attached to the benzimidazole nitrogen, or include a group that forms a Mannich base with the benzimidazole nitrogen. The prodrugs of the invention hydrolyze under physiological conditions to provide the proton pump inhibitors with a half life measurable in hours, and are capable of providing sustained plasma concentrations of the proton pump inhibitor drugs for longer time than presently used drugs. The generation of the proton pump inhibitor drugs from the prodrugs of the invention under physiological conditions allows for more effective treatment of several diseases and conditions caused by gastric acid secretion.

Abstract: A dish-shaped container is made from a folded cardboard blank sealable on both sides. The container has a rectangular bottom and four upfolded lateral panels which are connected to the container corners respectively by four triangular-shaped corner panels. A circumferential double-walled outer flange parallel to the bottom consists of first and second outer strips. The first outer strips are folded on the respective lateral panel, and the second outer strips are aligned with their cut edges towards the outer surface of the respective lateral panels. The first outer strips extend continuously over the entire periphery of the container, so that there are no breaks up to the filler area. The second outer strips are left out in the area of the corner panels. As a result of the double layer, the container comprises a reinforced outer flange and is in addition absolutely impermeable to liquids in the corner areas.

Abstract: This device is a cleaning tool for cleaning the inside of gun barrels. The device consists of a metal brush which is enclosed within a tubular sheath of material, typically a woven fabric. The bristles of the brush extend through the wall of the woven sheath of fabric. The tubular sheath is pulled through a gun barrel and the bristles of the brush clean the inside of the gun barrel. Also enclosed within the tubular sheath are one or more foam inserts, or one or more cleaning regions formed by folding the cord within itself, either of which creates a bulge in the tubular sheath and cleans debris from the gun barrel, spreads gun cleaning solvent in the gun barrel, absorbs solvent and combustion and bullet residues, and spreads a layer of gun oil in the gun barrel.

Abstract: An ergonomic workstation for supporting the arms of a computer operator. Arm cradles are suspended from telescoping booms which are pivotally attached to a computer monitor stand.

Abstract: A tool includes a handle in which a cassette is received and a shank extending from the handle with a bit or a socket connected to the shank. The cassette has batteries received therein and two tubes extending from the first end thereof so that two bulbs are received in the two tubes. A button device is connected to the second end of the cassette and contacts the batteries. The button device and the cassette are a one-piece member which is conveniently received in and removed from the handle.

Abstract: A die set used in pipe tongs in the oil and gas industry for gripping pipe while threadably coupling pipe joints, the die having electroless nickel plated, non-interrupted knurled teeth having a special shape which reduces die penetration, thereby reducing wall loss due to die penetration, stress cracking and carbon transfer to oil and gas field tubular pipe and especially to corrosive resistive alloy pipe, thus further reducing pipe corrosion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a game and training device which can be played in a game-like setting to develop skills such as ball handling, passing, and shooting. A primary goal forms a target opening in a generally vertical plane through which a ball may be kicked by the player. In addition, a plurality of intermediate goals are arranged on the playing field in spaced relation to one another. Each intermediate goal defines a respective target opening through which the ball is to be passed as the player advances the ball to the primary goal. Each intermediate goal comprises a pair of base members positioned on laterally spaced apart relation to one another and a hoop member supported by the pair of base members.

Abstract: A machine is described for performing a draw-down operation in which a carriage for supporting a scraper is mounted on the base so as to travel along it, an electric motor is coupled to the carriage for moving it and a scraper is pivotally mounted on said carriage with a means for pushing the scraper against the top of the base with a selectable force.

Abstract: A device for machining workpieces of wood or plastic has at least one spindle having a spindle axis and being moveable transverse to the spindle axis relative to a reference plane. A machining tool having cutting edges is provided. The machining tool is seated on the spindle. At least one measuring device is provided for correctly positioning the cutting edges relative to the reference plane. Correct positioning is achieved by moving the spindle in a direction transverse to the spindle axis and detecting by the measuring device a preset position of the cutting edges of the machining tool relative to the reference plane and generating a switch-off signal when the cutting edges of the matching tool are in the preset position.

Abstract: An interior or exterior design lighting assembly with a photosensitive sheet member in spaced relation to said assembly capable of aesthetically concealing its inner componentry by having said photosensitive sheet member adapting a darkened appearance when said assembly is in its de-energized state. When the light assembly is energized said photosensitive sheet member will render its darkened state to adapt a transparent state allowing for full light transmission to occur.

Abstract: A coupon dispenser is provided with at least one suction cup and, preferably, a pair of suction cups, connected to the dispenser box so that the box can be directly mounted on a window, refrigerator/freezer door, or any other substantially flat and smooth surface capable of supporting a suction cup.