Abstract: An exercising and training apparatus particularly for use for training for alpine skiing. The apparatus comprises a frame having a platform pivotably secured to the frame for movement from side-to-side through a convex arcuate path to provide lateral motion for the user's feet and an accentuated degree of forced vertical motion. At the same time the platform tilts to the outside as it moves through its arcuate path. The platform is associated with spring biasing means to increase the resistance against sideways movement of the platform increasingly with sideways movement. The apparatus according to the present invention closely duplicates the motion and rhythm required in alpine skiing and thus improves skiing techniques as it strengthens the user's leg muscles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for exposing a mass (3) stored in a container (2). Disposed in container (2) is a conventional follower piston (5), the dispensing opening (4) of container (2) being closed by a removable closure cap (11). For generating a vacuum between mass (3) and closure cap (11) there is provided a circumferential gasket (15) disposed between an outer wall portion (9) of container (2) and closure cap (11). For avoiding early wear of this circumferential gasket (15) and the resultant loss of its sealing properties, the invention provides that on removal of the closure cap (11) the circumferential gasket (15) is positively forced into sealing engagement with the outer wall portion (9) of the container (2) by a force generated by the removal of the closure cap and acting in the direction towards said outer wall portion.

Abstract: A glue gun includes a glue stick feed path, a heating assembly in the feed path and a glue stick feeding system. A trigger includes a gear rack extending along its upper surface and the feeding system further includes a pinion having rim teeth which engage a glue stick positioned in the feed path. The trigger is mounted for movement in a direction substantially parallel to the glue stick feed path axis and drives the pinion to advance the glue stick, when the trigger is squeezed. The trigger includes a pin extending in a guiding channel of the glue gun to permit tilting the rack toward the glue stick feed path. The pinion is mounted in a channel for displacement perpendicular to the feed path axis so that it bears against the glue stick when the trigger is tilted. The pinion may be provided with two rows of rim teeth and a portion of the glue stick periphery may extend into a trough formed between the rows.

Abstract: A container of generally elongated, cylindrical shape. The container has one or more terminal sections, each provided with one or more recesses. The recesses are concealed and exposed by one or more ferrules mounted to slide on the container. Each recess is provided with a tray, which rotates out of the recess in conjunction with exposure of the recess by a ferrule, and rotates into the recess in conjunction with concealment of the recess by a ferrule.

Abstract: A writing implement having at its front end a small writing tube and a writing wick axially slidable in it. The writing wick at its inner end has an enlarged head which engages a restoring spring. The restoring spring is part of a retaining ring which holds the spring in the implement, and the retaining ring has capillary ducts to convey ink between ink-conducting passages and the writing wick.

Abstract: An electrically lighted jump rope is disclosed with a flexible tube of light transmitting material and handles rotatably mounted thereon at each end. A tube fitting and handle fitting at each end are coupled together for rotation relative to each other about an axis of rotation extending axially of the tube. A battery is disposed in one of the handles and a lighting circuit including a plurality of LEDs extends into the tube. The battery is connected to the lighting circuit through brushes and slip rings on the tube and handle fittings.

Abstract: A device for application of liquids to the surface of hands which permits slow release of the liquid on the surface of the hands and at the same time permits one to continue to work with their hands. The device is shaped like a glove or mit prepared from a thin flexible sheet material possessing a plurality of spaced enclosed small pouches containing the liquid to be applied to the hands, the glove or mit also having a wrist band which fits tightly around the wrist to prevent the treatment liquid from running onto the wrist while the gloves are in place. The pouches are either punctured prior to placing the glove on the hand, or are burst by application of external pressure on the device after being placed on the hand.

Abstract: A prosthetic ligament for implantation between at least two bones and which takes the form of a tubular body made of woven flexible material through which tissue ingrowth can take place after implantation. A cord is attached to one end of the ligament to thread and to pull the ligament through channels formed in the bones, and a protective detachable sheath is attached to the ligament in order to facilitate the implantation of the ligament as it is pulled through the channels, the sheath immediately thereafter being detached. A bone plug introducer is used to insert a bone plug into one end of the ligament within the bone tunnel, which thereby secures the ligament end in position.

Abstract: By implanting two prosthetic disc capsules side-by-side into a damaged disc of a human spine, both height and motion, including front-to-back bending, can be maintained. The prosthetic disc capsules have an outer layer of strong, inert fibers intermingled with a bioresorbable material which attracts tissue ingrowth, a bladder enveloped by the layer, and a thixotropic gel filling the bladder. The prosthetic disc capsules can be surgically implanted by (1) jacking apart the vertebrae adjacent a damaged disc, (2) forming a substantially sagital bore in the damaged disc near each of its lateral edges, and (3) inserting one of the capsules axially into each bore.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing applicator for moistening glue on stamps, envelopes and the like is provided and consists of a liquid holding reservoir tank having an open top and a roller rotatably supported within the reservoir tank positioned to slightly extend above the open top in which rotation of the roller will allow a proper amount of liquid to be picked up from within the chamber and applied to the glue. The roller is rotatingly supported by endwalls of the tank, and a diaphragm-like bottom floor within the tank adjustingly elevates the level of the liquid in the tank via an adjusting screw.

Abstract: Marking of edges and sides adjacent edges by a fibrous, porous member having a transverse slit. A barrel houses one or more fibrous, porous members which serve as reservoirs for a marking fluid. Openings in the barrel permit the passage of a sheet between the slits.

Abstract: In an ink writing instrument, the ink storage space is divided into individual chambers that are inside the housing and are arranged axially one behind one another. The chambers are connected with the writing point by an ink guide. The ink-filled chambers are emptied one after the other by capillaries in the ink guide, air entering the chambers by a ventilation duct in the mouthpiece and the capillary ventilation openings. When ink is removed, no enclosed air volume is formed inside the storage space. In a second embodiment, the chambers are emptied simultaneously, the ventilation duct being opposite the writing point.

Abstract: An exercise extension device is provided which is adapted to attach to existing rowing exercise machines allowing the user to exercise while in a fully reclined position. The apparatus comprises a padded platform which attaches behind the seat of the rowing exercise machine so that the user may comfortably change from a sitting to reclining position. Ground-engaging wheels are attached to the rear of the padded platform thereby allowing the exercise extension device to move as the seat of the rowing exercise machine moves. A roller is attached to the front of the padded platform which rides on the same track as the seat of the rowing exercise machine. The roller can be easily adapted to a wide variety of existing designs of rowing exercise machines. Further, the height of the roller and the ground-engaging wheels are adjustable in order to adapt to a wide variety of existing rowing machines.

Abstract: An improved device for use in exercising vaginal muscles, embodying a cuffed rod for insertion into the vagina, the cuff being normally yieldingly inflated for affording a yielding resistive force, while being collapsible to the diameter of the rod.

Abstract: In a hand tool for the mixing and metered dispensing of a two-component mass, a container holding a solid component mass is mounted in a handgun-like shaped support member. A mixing chamber is aligned with and mounted on one end of the container for mixing the components of the mass. A motor in the support member drives a drive shaft extending axially through the container. A mixing worm is connected to the drive shaft and is located within the mixing chamber. A metering pump is located within the support member for delivering a liquid component of the mass from a tank. The metering pump is a hose pump powered by the drive shaft. A conveying helix is positioned on the drive shaft in the container. Accordingly, since the drive shaft powers the metering pump and the conveying helix, a fixed mixture ratio of the solid and liquid components is delivered into the mixing chamber independently of the quantity dispensed. The mixed components flow out of the mixing chamber through a dispensing nozzle.

Abstract: An applicator for particulate compositions having a horizontally oriented apertured dispensing container, wheels on either side, and an improved upright handle apparatus. The handle apparatus includes a yoke with a cross member, a mounting bracket affixed to the cross member, a pivotably attached slide mount which is preferably a support tube, a slidably mounted elongated handle, and lock members on the mount and handle for selectively securing the handle member in the slide mount in either an upright use position or a horizontal carrying/storage position. The lock members are preferably spring-loaded button members with buttons receivable in a lateral opening in the support tube. A socket in the bracket base provides rigid connection of the handle member to the cross member.

Abstract: A resistance mechanism for exercise devices which progressively varies resistance applied to a lifting mechanism in only positive resistance directions, while reducing the resistance to substantially zero if the lifting mechanism is moved in a negative resistance direction.

Abstract: A fluid outlet opening/closing mechanism and a fluid storing member equipped with this mechanism including a valve seat having a portion formed of a magnetic material, housed in the fluid storing member and adapted to be attached to an outlet portion of the fluid storing member, and a valve member having a portion formed of a magnetic material and adapted to be seated on the valve seat. At least either of the magnetic portions respectively of the valve seat and of the valve member is constituted by a material capable of generating a magnetic field.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a plane formed by two elongated parts include a pivotal joint arrangement for accomplishing an angle between the parts of the lane. The plane of two parts comprises at the lower part thereof a stationary joint arrangement, which is arranged to be fixed substantially above the horizontal base. Locking devices are provided for locking the plane of two parts into erected vertical position. Adjustable supports are provided for supporting the plane of two parts to form an inclined plane between the stationary joint arrangement of the plane of two parts and the base and for supporting the plane to form an angular plane. The angular plane includes the first elongated part between the stationary joint arrangement and the joint arrangement of the plane of two parts in substantially horizontal position and the second elongated part between the joint arrangement of the plane and the base in substantially vertical position.

Abstract: A compact structure for a treadmill includes an improved mechanism for adjusting the slope of the treadmill and an improved arrangement for transmitting power to the tread belt. A snap connection is provided between the handrail and control unit support so that those two elements can be quickly disconnected and folded down when the treadmill is to be stored or moved.