Abstract: A workbench for an air compressor that includes a work surface as its top surface. The workbench is provided on wheels, such as caster wheels. The workbench may be closed by panels to attenuate sound. The panels may be removable to provide access to the compressor for maintenance or repair. A mechanism may be provided whereby a drain for the air compressor may be remotely actuated so that the compressor tank may be drained without opening the panels or having to reach under the workbench. The power feed to the motor may be used to power an outlet on the workbench when the motor is not running. The outlet may be provided on the outer shell of the workbench (e.g., on a panel on the outside of the workbench). A switch may be provided that routes the power to the outlet instead of the motor.

Abstract: A glazing provided with an electric circuit includes an electrically conducting substrate and a terminal for making electrical connection thereto. The terminal is attached to the glazing by an adhesive, rather than solely by solder, and the electrical connection between the terminal and the substrate is provided by means other than, or additional to, physical contact between the terminal and the substrate. For instance, the adhesive may be electrically conducting, or a soldered joint may additionally be provided if the adhesive is electrically insulating, or of insufficient conductivity for the type of circuit in question. The adhesive may be pre-applied to the terminal, and may be a tack-free adhesive activated or cured by heat. The terminal may be in two parts, with the base part of a standardized design. The glazing is suitable for use in buildings, appliances or vehicles, especially automotive vehicles.

Abstract: A heater has a cylindrical metallic shell, a heater body partly disposed in a front end portion of the metallic shell, an electrode disposed in a rear portion of the metallic shell and electrically connected to the heater body, and a terminal adapted to be capped with an electric connector. The terminal includes a terminal body for power supply to the heater body through the electrode and an engaging portion formed on an outer circumferential surface of the terminal body so as to be engageable with the electric connector. The electrode and the terminal body are formed integrally with each other. Such a heater can maintain good electrical conduction from the terminal to the heater body with its simple structure throughout an extended period of time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated glass sheet for windshield that includes a transparent conductive film and enables ITS communication. The laminated glass sheet includes a first bus-bar aranged along an upper end of the laminated glass sheet, and a second bus-bar arranged along a lower end of the laminated glass sheet, and the first busbar includes a protruding portion that extends toward the second bus-bar, and the transparent conductive film is not formed in a concave portion that is formed by the protruding portion. Since the concave portion can be used for the communication, the conductive film may be free from an opening.

Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing a predetermined area on a heart or other organ of a patient to enable a surgical procedure, the apparatus comprising a bifurcated member having two elongated prongs and an elongated handle segment pivotably attached to the bifurcated member. The handle segment can be movably attached to a rib retractor or other surgical device so that a person is not required to hold the handle segment. The apparatus may further comprise an attachment or inlay to prevent lateral movement thereof when being used in the surgical procedure.

Abstract: A jaw, jowl and neck exercise kit to exercise the following muscles: masseters, temporalis, pterygoids, digastric, depressor anguli oris, depressor labii inferioris, mentalis, platysma and suprahoid muscles: mylohyioid, hyoglossus, geniiohyiod, genioglossus, Buccinator, Zygomaticus mayor, Zygomaticus minor, Risorius and Orbicularis oris. non-invasively and without the use of electronics. The jaw, jowl and neck exercise kit comprises instruments that allow the user to isolate and contract the face and neck muscles. These contractions cause the aforementioned muscles to be exercised in a manner to produce efficient and fast results. The jaw, jowl and neck exercise kit is comprised of instruments designed to target different muscles and to allow the user to gradually increase resistance and to improve the effect of the exercise.

Abstract: A pelvic splint for immobilizing and maintaining the annular integrity of the pelvis in the event of a pelvic ring fracture. The pelvic splint extends from about 5-10 cm above the iliac crest down to about the middle third of the thighs and substantially encircles the pelvis of the victim. The splint is then secured about the pelvis of the victim with two or more adjustable straps. The splint comprises a flexible casing having at least one pliable padding layer disposed therein and a plurality of flexible members individually disposed in pockets spaced apart about the casing. Once tightly secured around the pelvis by the adjustable straps, the splint conforms to the contours of the victim's pelvic area and stabilizes the pelvis by preventing lateral movement and constraining the pelvis in such a manner to preserve the annular integrity thereof. An associated method of stabilizing a pelvis is also disclosed.

Abstract: A rollable protector, in particular a rollable splint, is disclosed that comprises fabric sheet(s). The fabric sheet is, in a first direction, stiff either inherently or as a consequence of rolling the sheet. In a second direction the fabric sheet is rollable. The stiffness of the sheet in the first direction allows to maintain a body part that is partially or fully encircled by the protector/splint to be kept in position. The splint is adjustable by fastener(s) to fit a body part of an individual user, is made of light material, is permeable to air, liquids or gels and can be washed.

Abstract: A dynamic spinal extension brace is provided that comprises an upper frame having a sternum pad, a lower frame having a pubic pad, and a thoracic pad where the lower frame and upper frame can be positioned with respect to each other in more than a vertical dimension so as to accommodate even exaggerated curvatures of the thoracic spine. Also provided is a method of straightening and lifting the spine, using the inventive spinal brace.

Abstract: An exteriorly positionable anatomical brace for stabilizing a unit pivoting joint disposed between a first limb structure and a second limb structure of a living being. The brace includes a first cuff partially encompassable about the first limb structure and a second cuff partially encompassable about the second limb structure. Each cuff is a generally U-shaped tensionable and flexibly bendable wall structure with two lateral cuff arms having respective distal ends arcuately extending toward each other. At least one tensioning elongate member is integral with each lateral cuff arm and has a threaded end extending from the respective distal end of the cuff. A stop member is disposed at each distal end of each cuff arm and accommodates the passage therethrough of the threaded end of the elongate member.

Abstract: Ready-to-use bandage self-adhesively coated on one side, for relieving, stabilizing and functionally restricting the ligament and muscle structures of the knee joint, comprising a substantially rectangular central part (A) which is at least partially inelastic in the transverse direction of the bandage and on which there are respectively arranged, directed upwards and downwards seen in the longitudinal direction, two elongate strips (B, C, D and E).

Abstract: A tightening and elastic tautness adjustment device for a garment or sanitary protection or alike implement to be tightly worn comprises: at least a first elastic textile band formed of a plurality of parallel elastic strips (2) extending from a first edge of said garment or sanitary protection, their free ends being sewn onto a first strip (8) of hooked “Velcro” material, and at least a second elastic textile band similarly formed of a plurality of parallel elastic strips (2′) extending from a second edge of said garment or sanitary protection opposed to the first edge, and interlaced with the parallel strips (2) of the first band, their free ends being sewn onto a second strip of hooked “Velcro” material.

Abstract: An ankle-foot orthotic which permits plantarflexion and dorsiflexion while restricting inversion and eversion of the ankle. The orthotic includes a lower leg shell attachable to the lower leg of the wearer inside of the wearers trousers, a foot shell held in place inside the wearer's shoe, by the shoe itself, and a pair of mechanical joints attaching the lower leg shell to the foot shell. The mechanical joints are pivotally attached to the foot shell allowing rotation on an axis through the ankle joint, but are rigid perpendicular to the axis of the ankle joint thereby restricting sideways bending movement of the ankle. The mechanical joints have internal springs which allow translational movement of the lower leg shell relative to the foot shell providing greater comfort to the wearer by reducing rubbing and chafing of the user's leg while creating extra cushioning and shock absorption.

Abstract: An arm sling assembly is disclosed for supporting at least one of the arms of a patient in an angled orientation against the torso. The assembly includes a sleeveless vest dimensioned to be worn on the torso of the patient. The vest is openable at the front to facilitate donning of the assembly. Moreover, attached to the one or both of the front portions of the vest is an arm support cuff. In particular, the support cuff is stitched to the front left or right portion of the vest along vertically spaced upper and lower attachment zones and is detached from the front portion between the zones so as to define an open-sided arm passageway in which the arm is inserted and supported.

Abstract: A brace hinge includes an upper and lower intermeshing gear members each having an elliptical gear intermeshed with the other and sandwiched by two very thin profile cover and support plates. The elliptical gears produce an eccentric motion which lends it self to following the natural motion of the human knee or other joints such as the elbow. The elliptical gear of one member has its radius extend toward the pivot axis of the other gear as the radius of the other elliptical gear retreats from the pivot axis of the one member. The magnitude and radial extent over which the ellipse extends can be varied. The combination of advancing and retreating radius gear members, relatively few gear teeth and sandwiched support plates eliminate any interruption to a smooth transition, provide superior load bearing ability and provide for extremely low friction.

Abstract: A knee orthosis for supporting an injured knee or to protect a knee from injury and to aid the knee in rehabilitation while permitting flexion and extension movements of such knee, such movements involving both the displacement of the femur portion of such joint away from the tibia portion and also involving sliding, twisting and tilting movement of such femur portion relative to such tibia portion, the knee support having an upper cuff which can be secured around a portion of a leg, above the knee, a lower cuff which can be secured around the leg below the knee, attachments on the upper and lower cuffs, and, linear bearings secured to the attachments on either side of the knee, and placed to allow movement of one of the cuffs away from the other and enabling free displacement, rotating and sliding movement of the knee joint and a hinge joint device for connecting the upper and lower cuffs.

Abstract: A knee strap which includes a main body portion having a first side, a second side, a front, and a back; a first pair of arms extending from and attached to the first side of the main body portion; and a second p air of arms extending from and attached to the second side of the main body portion is disclosed. The first pair of arms includes a top arm and a bottom arm where each arm has a rubber tube enclosed therein. The top arm fits above the kneecap and the bottom arm fits below the kneecap. The tubes apply pressure to the tendons located above and below the kneecap once the strap is secured on a person's knee. The first pair of arms is held in place on a person's knee with hook and loop fasteners which are located on both the first pair of arms and the second pair of arms. The second pair of arms also has a top arm and a bottom arm so that the top arms are secured together and the bottom arms are secured together.

Abstract: A cervical immobilizing device includes a pair of arms that can be folded to an upright position to engage and support a patient's head, an actuating device for folding the arms to the supporting position, and a locking device for locking the position of the arms in the folded supporting position. The actuating device is coupled to the outer ends of the arms for folding the arms to an upright position symmetrically and uniformly. In one embodiment, the actuator device is flexible member that passes around a guide to a position which can be gripped by the user. The locking device can be a cinching, ratcheting or clamping device, or a combination thereof, on the actuator device. In one embodiment, the folding arms include a coupling device for coupling the arms to a base in a sliding arrangement to enable the arms to slide along the base to a folded position. A blank is also disclosed that can be folded to form the cervical immobilizing device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a splint that may be telescopically extendable, coarsely and finely adjustable, and providing a mechanical advantage while being readily transportable. The splint may have two to three telescoping members that nest inside one another when not in use, and may be triangular, rectangular, or circular in cross section. The present invention also provides a single member adjustable splint.

Abstract: A brace or limb protector, which in hinging, matches the complex bending motion of the natural knee of a human being. The hinge mechanism has supports for the upper and lower leg which are attached to each other by a hinging mechanism which is connected to and pivots on the support at a first position (50) and a second position (72) respectively. Connection of the supports at the first position (50) is to the plate of the hinge mechanism and at the second position (72) to the arm which pivots on the plate at stud (61). This configuration of the hinging system allows the hinge mechanism of the brace or limb protector to follow the natural movements of the human knee at all degrees of natural movement.