Abstract: A writing board structure which can be folded in half length wise and reduced in height for storage and quickly and easily returned to its normal use condition. Wnen in a normal use condition the writing board surface can be selectively adjusted for height and angle relative to its supporting surface.

Abstract: The specification discloses a wound dressing in which the release liner halves are each divided into a release liner main body and a release liner edge strip. The release liner main body overlaps a portion of the edge strip and the two are hingedly secured together by a flexible hinge.

Abstract: A lipstick bullet includes a lip liner lead in intimate contact with a lipstick mass. The lip liner lead extends along a portion of the outer periphery of the lipstick, abutting the lipstick mass along a line of demarcation extending between two points spaced apart on the periphery of the lipstick bullet. The lip liner is formed integrally with the lipstick so that upon transverse movement of the lipstick bullet across the lip, two contiguous zones are produced. One zone includes only lip liner and the other zone includes only lipstick.

Abstract: A sampler applicator for a product having a smearable surface, such as lipstick, comprising a thin planar elongated plastic element molded to provide a handle segment and a pod area. The pod is formed out of the plane of the element and holds a small sample of the product, and is covered by a peelable adhesive sheet which may extend over the entire face of the element. The pod may be at least partially surrounded by a molded U-shaped wall of thinner material and also extending out of the element plane beyond the pod to enable the pod with the sample to be popped up above the plane of the element by the application of finger pressure to the back of the pod, or by bending of the element about an axis extending through the pod.

Abstract: A hair crimping apparatus comprises a modular tray having end edges and parallel side edges. The tray includes a series of corrugations including ridges and troughs extending laterally thereof and defined on one face thereof. Individual clamp rods corresponding to each trough on the face of the tray are pivoted to the side edges of the tray. The end edges of each tray terminate between a trough and a ridge, and a male and female mating connection is provided to connect the respective end edges of the modular trays so that the modular trays can be connected end to end so as to provide an extended tray with the same wave pattern.

Abstract: An occlusive dressing for care of skin wounds includes a skin contacting barrier layer and an overlying backing layer. The backing layer is formed from a thin sheet which is stretchable, and the barrier layer is formed from a composition having an elastomeric phase integrated by a cross-linked polymer network with a particular water-absorbing hydrocolloid phase dispersed therein.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in training persons in breast cancer detection by manual examination is disclosed. The apparatus includes a device which simulates human breast tissue and a plurality of simulated lesions which are designed to represent specific lesions found in human breast tissue. The apparatus is employed to train a person in manual breast examination and also serves to train a person to recognize many different types of lesions found in human breast tissue.

Abstract: The method of the invention includes selecting the particular ideal behavior to be achieved; defining the steps to be taken to effectuate the modification; assigning a mnemonic device for each step to promote mental identification of the step; and providing a visual image of a role model for behavioral emulation wherein the role model acts out the defined steps. The method further includes the steps of simultaneously providing an auditory cue with the visual image to reduce distracting influences directed towards the person and posterizing the image to eliminate the visual personality and characteristics of the role model.The system of the invention for achieving ideal behavior in a person by following a set of defined steps to be taken to effectuate the modification of the selected behavior includes a mnemonic device assigned to each step to promote mental identification thereof and a visual image of a role model whose behavior is to be emulated, wherein the role model acts out the steps.

Abstract: A device for storing a serial string of confidential numbers or letters in public view without compromising the confidentiality or identity of the numbers or letters, yet enabling a person having knowledge of those numbers to recognize and recall their identity. The device comprises a carrier surface and a matrix of contiguous graphic boxes positioned on the carrier surface and having empty spaces for insertion of numerals or letters therein. Each box has alignment with other boxes along at least two diagonals within the matrix. The confidential string of letters or numbers are inserted within empty boxes along one or more diagonals with in the matrix, with the remaining boxes being filled in with random numbers and letters to disguise the identity and location of the confidential sequence.

Abstract: Hair fixative preparations suitable for application to hair without subsequent rinsing are disclosed. The preparations are clear, aqueous mixtures of polydiorganosiloxane and a cationic, organic polymer. The preparations are used for setting hair and may be formulated into lotion and gel type products with superior aesthetics because of the clarity of the mixtures. The preparations are effective in providing flexible, long-lasting hold for hair styles.

Abstract: A disposable bandage, and a process for manufacturing it, which is prepared from a single sheet or strip of liquid permeable, flexible thermoplastic hydrophilic foam. The process includes coating the entire surface of one side of a foam sheet or strip with a layer of porous pressure sensitive adhesive, covering the same side of the laminate with a suitable release liner and heat compressing the laminate except in the area of the laminate intended for wound contact. The foam bandage so produced includes both a resilient absorbent pad and thin but absorbent adhesive-coated tabs and is suitable for use as an occlusive dressing. Optionally, the bandage may have a moisture vapor permeable, moisture impermeable skin thereon, to provide a water- andbacteria-proof protective outer layer for the foam bandage.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining wound dressing to a wound on a patient's body. The apparatus includes a resilient framework (11) positionable proximate to the wound. The framework (11) has a body engaging surface (25) for selective engagment with the patient's body and a top surface (20) opposite the body engaging surface (20). The framework (11) presents a dressing receiving opening (12) continually accessible from the top surface (20) when the body engaging surface (25) is engaged with the patient's body. Straps (13) are provided for retaining the wound dressing (15) by bridging a portion of the dressing receiving opening (12). Releasable fasteners (23, 24) removably secure the straps (13) to a portion of the framework (11).

Abstract: A wound management dressing device. A foamed polyurethane pad of a selected size and having a hydrophilic side for contact with a wound and a hydrophobic side for facing away from the wound is positioned on a porous non-woven fibrous sheet of a larger selected size and having an adhesive on the side contacting the hydrophobic side of said pad so that the device presents the hydrophilic side and the adhesive for use in contact with the wound. A non-sticking removable cover is placed over the adhesive side of the sheet to prevent early exposure of the pad and the adhesive.

Abstract: A fixator for externally anchoring broken bones including a pair of generally planar members each having a plurality of openings adapted to receive a respective group of bone pins inserted in respective pieces of bone. The pins are clamped to the planar members with respective headed screws, and the members are held in adjustable end-to-end relationship by a lead screw anchored at one end in one of the members and engaging a threaded bore in the other member. In an embodiment useful for the treatment of comminuted displaced fractures of the distal radius and ulna, the said one member consists of two articulated sections arranged for angular and rotational adjustment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for teaching school bus safety, which includes a school bus educational kit (10) comprising a rectangular surface (11) having designated areas (12, 13A, 13B, 14, 19) of varying degrees of danger; a movable, three-dimensional school bus (15) which fits in a designated area of the surface; a movable three-dimensional child figure (16); and a movable, three-dimensional car (17).

Abstract: An amusement apparatus (10) for children comprising: a housing unit (11); simulated (12) reduced size (13) and actual size (14) components adapted to be connected to the housing unit (11) wherein the components (12)(13)(14) are representative of common objects found in many households; and, an electrical circuit means (15) connected to selected components, and provided with an electrical battery (80) and switch elements (70) to activate the selected components; whereby a child will learn to safely operate the common objects upon which the components (12)(13) and (14) are based.

Abstract: A learning device, including an induced gravitational force accelerator and decelerator exerciser with adjustable seats for stressing the cells of the body characterized by support for supporting the body and a reciprocally movable apparatus connected with the support for moving the support and the body reciprocally vertically to effect an accelerational and gravitational force stress on the cell above the effect of 1 G, and educational message apparatus for introducing a learning message, either audibly or visibly, or both to the person whose body is being stressed, the video being susceptible to being turned on to flash the message when the gravitational force exceeds 1.0 G on the body cells such that learning occurs at an increased rate and with increased retention.

Abstract: A solid personal care product is packaged in a container having a cover and handle, with the personal care product being attached to a gripping plate on the cover for removal from the container with the cover. The gripping plate preferably includes a porous member which is impregnated with a portion of the solid product to firmly grip the solid product for removal with the cover.

Abstract: First, second and third elongated members are disposed along a common line of elongation. The first member has a first closed end having a centrally disposed curved outer surface of circular shape with a first group of openings and a second open end. The second member has a third closed end and a fourth open end. The third end has a recessed outer surface of circular shape containing a second like group of openings and a third group of openings spaced from the curved circular surface. The third member has a fifth open end and a sixth closed end. The first end of the first member is snap fitted and rotatably disposed in the third end of the second member. The two curved surfaces are in mating engagement. Depending upon the position of relative rotation, the second group of openings can be aligned with or out of alignment with the first group of openings. The fifth end of the third member detachably engages the fourth end of the second member.

Abstract: In a preferred adhesive bandage of the type having an elongated portion having an adhesive surface on one side of the elongated portion, and a gauze portion disposed generally at the center of the adhesive surface, the improvement being a means for retaining the gauze portion in a raised position above a surface defined by the adhesive surface. The means for retaining is formed from foam material or, in an alternative embodiment partly of foam and partly of resilient plastic. Both embodiments of the means for retaining the gauze portion above the surface defined by the adhesive surface have foam ventilation members disposed in longitudinal alignment with the edges of the elongated strip.