Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for collecting, disposing, and measuring liquids including a vessel with an inner surface and an absorption mechanism disposed on the inner surface of the vessel for absorbing and collecting liquids within the vessel. The present invention additionally provides for an absorption mechanism disposed on an inner surface of a vessel for preventing the spillage of any liquids, particularly those associated with excretory waste. Finally, the present invention provides for a method of using the apparatus claimed herein to collect, dispose, and measure liquid output from a bedridden individual.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a cane including a handle, a hollow shaft, and a stand mechanism for standing the cane in an upright position upon its shaft. The stand mechanism is releasably retractable from within the hollow shaft through a hand grip mechanism manually operable by the user of the cane. Additionally, the present invention provides for an actuating mechanism extending from the handle, through the shaft and to stand mechanism for actuating the stand mechanism.

Abstract: A hand pad apparatus (10) for protecting the median nerve, dampening vibration, and absorbing shock including a protecting mechanism (12) for preventing the application of pressure to the median nerve. The protecting mechanism (12) includes parallel cushion portions (24) defining a recess (14) therebetween and a recess maintaining mechanism (22) for maintaining the recess between the cushion portion from reducing the size of the recess. A method of combining median nerve protection, vibration dampening, and shock absorbing to inhibit or prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and a method of determining the proper width of a recess defined by parallel portions of a cushioned pads by determining the type of the cushioned pad material.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an aircraft control including a control lever having a handle and a base, where the base is operatively mountable for movement between predetermined control lever positions, and a vernier adjusting mechanism for incrementally displacing the control lever between the positions. Additionally, the present invention provides for a vernier adjusting mechanism including a friction drive mechanism for finely adjusting the control lever's position.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a system for treating migraine headaches including an administering mechanism for administering a medication composition, a rectal adapting mechanism operatively connected to the administering mechanism for insertion through an anus and into a rectum of a patient, and a medication composition contained within the administering mechanism. The present invention also provides for a medicine suppository including a medication composition having an effective amount of valproate for the treatment of a migraine headache. Furthermore, the present invention provides for a kit including the system of the present invention. Finally, the present invention provides for a method of treatment of a migraine by rectal administration of an effective amount of a medication composition.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a cane including a handle, a hollow shaft, and a stand mechanism for standing the cane in an upright position upon its shaft. The stand mechanism is releasably retractable from within the hollow shaft through a hand grip mechanism manually operable by the user of the cane. Additionally, the present invention provides for an actuating mechanism extending from the handle, through the shaft and to stand mechanism for actuating the stand mechanism.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an aircraft control including a control lever having a handle and a base, where the base is operatively mountable for movement between predetermined control lever positions, and a vernier adjusting mechanism for incrementally displacing the control lever between the positions. Additionally, the present invention provides for a vernier adjusting mechanism including a friction drive mechanism for finely adjusting the control lever's position.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for collecting, disposing, and measuring liquids including a vessel with an inner surface and an absorption mechanism disposed on the inner surface of the vessel for absorbing and collecting liquids within the vessel. The present invention additionally provides for an absorption mechanism disposed on an inner surface of a vessel for preventing the spillage of any liquids, particularly those associated with excretory waste. Finally, the present invention provides for a method of using the apparatus claimed herein to collect, dispose, and measure liquid output from a bedridden individual.

Abstract: A glove assembly (20) adapted to inhibit or prevent carpal tunnel syndrome includes a flexible glove body (22) having a front side (24) and a back side (26) which defines a wrist opening (28) and at least one finger opening (30). The glove assembly (20) further includes a resilient protector (32), secured to the front side (24) of the glove body (22), for preventing the application of pressure to a median nerve. The resilient protector (32) defines a recess (36) extending substantially parallel with both sides (38) of the median nerve. It is also interrupted along its extent thereby imparting greater flexibility and ease of movement to a wearer of the glove assembly (20). A grip is also disclosed which includes a resilient protector interrupted along its extent.

Abstract: A cushion pad (26) for preventing carpal tunnel syndrome is adapted to be placed between the grip or shaft of a tool (14) and a hand (12). The cushion pad (26) includes a recess (28) within a predetermined size range for protecting the median nerve (24) by eliminating gripping pressure thereon. The cushion pad (26) may be configured as a cylindrical grip attached to the tool (14) or as a hand glove (40) to be placed on the hand (12) prior to grasping the tool (14). The cushion pad (26) may include positioning flanges (32, 34, 38) for positioning the median nerve (24) over the recess (28).