Abstract: A dispenser for multicomponent hair-cosmetic products, such as hair-dyeing preparations, includes in one embodiment a tubular element including absorbent material in separate storage compartments for each product component, respectively, and a plurality of tines of absorbent material partially inserted into the storage compartments for transferring the components by capillary action from the storage compartments into the tines, where the components are mixed and immediately thereafter available for transfer from the tines to hair to be dyed.

Abstract: A method for constructing a dental bridge using a prefabricated pontic, comprising positioning the pontic between metal retainers placed on a die formed from an impression of the abutment teeth to be restored, with the pontic having an arm with a free end extending approximate each metal retainer. The pontic and metal retainers are invested with refractory investment for forming a soldering model. A dental material composed of high- and low-fusing temperature metal particles form a porous structure defining an interproximal joint between the free end of each pontic and the corresponding retainer. A dental solder is added over the dental material and the model is heat treated to a first temperature above the melting temperature of the low-fusing temperature metal particles in the dental material. The temperature is then raised to melt the dental solder which fills the voids in the porous structure to form a solid joint between the pontic and each retainer of superior strength.

Abstract: The present invention includes a housing having a plurality of individual sections of dental floss. Each of the floss sections includes a pair of balls in which opposite ends of the floss section are embedded. The balls are removably joined to the housing and mountable between extensions of a tooth brush-like hand tool which is manipulated during the flossing of teeth. The tool extensions are resiliently compressible together via angled face portions of the housing to be disposed between the balls. The tool extensions subsequently extend outwardly to engage the balls to remove the floss sections from the housings for flossing. After flossing, the floss sections are removed from the tool extensions by utilizing a container that includes angled face portions for drawing the extensions toward each other whereby the floss sections are released into the container for disposal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for moisturizing and therapy of the mouth and throat is disclosed. A nebulized fine pulsating liquid spray of relatively small droplets is applied. The pressure and temperature of the spray are controlled to obtain optimum penetration. A liquid pulse generator and moisturizing break-up nozzle are employed for practicing the method.

Abstract: A hairpiece adapted for vacuum attachment to the cranium of the user thereof is provided which comprises:a rigid convexo/concave scull cap formed specifically to the configuration of the cranium of the user thereof, the rigid scull cap being of such size and dimension to cover only that portion or less of the cranium which is substantially permanently devoid of hair so as to enable a vacuum-like attachment to that portion of the cranium to which is has been made to fit upon the application of pressure thereto;a fabric-like bedding cut at least to the size and shape of the rigid scull cap and which is affixed thereto for receiving plugs of hair thereon; andhairplugs affixed to the bedding and extending therefrom and of sufficient varying length and quantity throughout as to extend over the scull cap and into the real hair of the user to thus entirely obscure the scull cap and surrounding cranial areas of pre-existing sparse natural hair growth,wherein the scull cap is constructed by sequential determination of

Abstract: A product and method for highlighting and/or coloring selective areas of hair on a person's head is disclosed. The invention is an improved product for and method of foiling hair to achieve highlighting comprising a segment of aluminum foil having two window panes of transparent material arranged equidistant from each other such that when the foil is folded in half the two panes are aligned one on top of the other.

Abstract: A disposable eye makeup shield for use during the application of eye makeup being specifically structured to provide a barrier or protective shield over the lower eyelid and areas of the user's face below the eyes, thereby preventing excess makeup from falling thereon or onto the user's clothing during makeup application. The makeup shield includes a flexible, yet rigid interior body forming a frame structure and having an outer convex, arcuate side and an inner concave side, the interior body defining an overall general configuration of the eye makeup shield. The interior body further includes a lower portion and an upper portion having outwardly extending wings and a top edge being specifically curved and configured to conform with the contour of the user's lower eyelid.

Abstract: A manicuring device adapted for removing fingernail polish comprising a cylindrical receptacle defining an interior chamber with a plurality of integral bristle members spaced in rows and projecting inward to define a finger insertion area.

Abstract: A clear rigid plastic syringe tip having a central water passageway and three arcuate section air passageways disposed circumferentially about the water passageway. The syringe tip has an extension that mounts the syringe tip into an adaptor which holds the assembly in the handpiece body. Alternatively, the adaptor is provided with a coupling device for joining the syringe tip to the adaptor.

Abstract: A dental articulator. The articulator holds a dental model of the upper teeth of a patient in selected orientations with respect to a dental model of the patient's lower teeth and permits the dental models to be readily removed from and reattached to the articulator in a desired selected orientation between the models.

Abstract: A disinfectant and flush system for a dental waste evacuator comprises a container filled with disinfectant and connected to the interior of a main flow tube of the evacuator, positioned between a disposable mouth piece and a suction source. A control valve is installed between a tubing leading from the disinfectant container and the main flow tube, which ensures that the disinfectant is admitted into the main flow tube during operation of the evacuator to flush the tube continually or intermittently.

Abstract: A method for rapidly accomplishing a durable manicure, that includes the steps:a) providing a flexible tab having a protective and separable upper layer, and a durable lower layer, the tab having the shape of a fingernail forward tip portion,b) applying and adhering the tab lower layer to the fingernail forward tip portion so that the tab extends proximate the forward edge of the fingernail forward tip portion,c) then peeling off the tab upper layer, thereby to expose the lower layer which has an upper surface,d) whereby the fingernail has an upwardly exposed upper surface of selected finish on the lower layer, and at its forward tip portion.

Abstract: A unitary, molded elastomeric wedge for rotating a tooth about its long axis during orthodontic treatment has a base which functions as a wedge portion, as well as two ligature loops connected to the base. In use, the loops cross over each other and function to ligate the archwire to the bracket while retaining the base in place. The wedge may be installed without removing the archwire from the bracket.

Abstract: A two-step orthodontic process is described in which a first weave 35 and a subsequent second weave 40 of fine dental floss are applied to a selected group of tooth crowns to effect correction of maloccluded teeth in the group. In the first weave a strand 10 of dental floss is placed in a figure "8" pattern about crowns 16 in the group. The strand 10 of material is secured in a knotless configuration by wedging the material of the strand 10 against the contact points 30 between adjacent teeth. The figure "8" pattern serves to span lingual 25 and facial surfaces 24 of the crowns in the group and to exert corrective forces against the teeth, causing them to move into prescribed desired alignment. In the second weave 40, a strand is applied with at least one span 41 of the strand across facial surfaces of the crowns 16 within the group. The span 41 is used to exert forces tending to gather and contour the crowns in a finishing technique.

Abstract: A hair treatment medium application device comprising an applicator head adapted for either fixed or rotatable mounting upon a container, optionally through an adapter, in which a dispensing mouth in the applicator is in fluid communication with the container, and in which the mouth is surrounded by bristles and one or more guide tines.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance for maloccluded teeth and an associated method of construction utilizes an elastomer base material comprised of a silicone elastomer composition. The elastomer composition, when in an uncured condition, possessses a sufficiently low viscosity so that the positioner can be formed in a low pressure injection molding process and which, when in a cured condition, possessses a relatively high resistance to tear.

Abstract: A motor-driven toothbrush includes a housing adapted to be gripped by the user and containing an electrical rotary motor, and a toothbrush coupled to the rotary motor by an eccentric coupling such that rotation of the motor causes the toothbrush to oscillate. A sleeve threadedly received in the end of the housing through which the toothbrush handle passes defines a pivot point for the oscillations of the handle, and is adjustable with respect to the housing so as to permit varying the location of the pivot point, and thereby the type of oscillations produced by the rotary motor.

Abstract: The coupling device comprises a substantially spherical male element, rigidly associated with a support member, in turn adapted to be rigidly associated with the fixed part of a dental prosthesis. The device further comprises a female element defined by a prefabricated cap having an outwardly open seat. The cap is adapted to be rigidly associated with the removable part of a dental prosthesis, and the spherical male element is engageable, in snap-together engagement relationship, with the outwardly open seat, for associating the removable part of the prosthesis with the fixed part thereof.

Abstract: A dental implant installation assembly which comprises three components, first, a dental implant having a biocompatible surface, a first end for being located in the alveolar cavity and a second end having formed therein a threaded opening, second a protective cap screw in the threaded opening in the implant, the screw having formed therein a female wrench-engaging cavity constructed and adapted to engage an insertable wrench, and, third, a holder having a gripping portion and a holding projection received in compression in the wrench-engaging cavity of the cap screw, the holder being releasable from the cap screw when the holder is bent relative to the head thereof is disclosed.

Abstract: A tension applying mechanism is disclosed for operative interposition between an end of an orthodontic facebow and an adjacent end of a headstrap for holding the facebow. The mechanism includes a body securable to the adjacent end of the headstrap, an elongated strap held by the body, and indications along at least one of the longitudinal edges of the strap. The strap has a plurality of holes spaced from each other in a direction of elongation of the strap. The indications help a user distinguish one hole from the other to enable recognition of which hole the end of the orthodontic facebow is to be inserted. The indications are spaced from each other in correspondence with at least some of the holes. The indications are physically different in configuration from the longitudinal edges and may be projections or notches.