Abstract: A labeling tag for transmission lines, such as flexible electronic or electric cables or flexible fluid tubing, line comprises a body having a front surface, a back surface and a side edge with an inscribable area either or both of the back and front surfaces. Engagement members extend in opposite directions from the side edge and secure the tag to the transmission line. The engagement members comprising a frame defining a substantially enclosed area sized to receive the transmission line and which is shaped such that the transmission line is wedged between edges of said enclosed area when said tag is applied to a transmission line.

Abstract: A wristband mountable accessory is provided which includes a body, a flashlight in said body, and an upper compartment sized and shaped to hold medications (such as tablets, pills, lozenges, etc.) and paper upon which medical and/or emergency information can be written. Mounting wings extend from opposite sides of the body to enable the accessory to be mounted to a wristband by threading the wristband through the mounting wings. The mounting wings are provided with sizing pegs so that the accessory can accommodate a variety of sizes (widths) of wristbands.

Abstract: A smooth surfaced, inelastic, flexible, S-shaped or L-shaped belt-like strip for recording electrocardiograms having a series of separate precordial electrical contacts and laterally placed separate, independently movable precordial leads and electrodes movable laterally insuring proper placement on the patient's chest or precordium during usage. The S- and/or L-shape of the strip helps cover proper recording areas. Raised, fixed, compressible precordial electrodes maintain contact with each patient's chest allowing for variations in chest size among patients. The apparatus is attached to the chest with an adjustable elastic strap providing a constant and evenly distributed downward force holding it and the precordial leads in place. Lead wires exit the lateral sides of the precordial belt-like strip towards electrodes placed on each arm.

Abstract: A letter opener includes a handle portion, a depending neck portion, and oppositely extending tine portions carried by the neck portion. A cutting edge is mounted on each side of the neck portion such that either of the tine portions can be inserted under the flap of a sealed envelope and moved across the envelope to permit the respective cutting edge to slice open the envelope. Since the novel letter opener according to the invention includes two cutting edges, the useful life of the letter opener is doubled over the useful life of prior art, single cutting edge letter openers. Inasmuch as the letter opener may carry one or more informational messages, such as advertising messages, postal rate information, etc., the length of time the messages are exposed to the user is also doubled, thereby doubling the value of the letter opener to both the user as well as those employing the letter opener as a medium of communication to the user.

Abstract: A smooth surfaced, inelastic, flexible, belt-like strip for recording electrocardiograms having a series of six separate precordial electrodes, three fixed and three being independently movable leads with electrodes and movable within a fixed range insuring proper placement on the patient's chest or precordium during usage, the S-shape of the belt-like strip enables it to cover the proper recording areas. The fixed, electrodes, which are raised and compressible, maintain contact with patients' chests despite variations in chest size among patients. The apparatus is attached around the chest with an adjustable elastic strap providing a constant and evenly distributed downward force holding it and the precordial contacts, which are between the strip and patient's chest, in place. Internal lead wires attach at the sides of the precordial belt-like strip with electrodes placed on each arm via external lead wires.

Abstract: A writing instrument in a conical configuration is provided which is less easily misplaced and which can be placed in a position of vertical stability if desired. The surface areas of the writing instrument are well adapted to display decorative or promotional indicia of a number of different types, or a combination of both.

Abstract: A dispenser for pens and pencils as well as other elongated objects includes a housing in which the pens or pencils are placed. The housing has a discharge slot and contains a movable ramp which is inclined downwardly toward the discharge slot. Normally the ramp assumes an upper or hold position in which it blocks the discharge slot and prevents pens from rolling out of the housing. However, when the ramp is depressed by applying a force to an actuating tab that projects outwardly from it, the discharge slot is opened and a pen will roll out of the housing and onto retaining lips which form an outward continuation of the ramp. The housing further contains posts which are located immediately below the ramp when the ramp is in its upper position. However, when the ramp is depressed to its release position, the posts project upwardly through the ramp and prevent a succession of pens from rolling out of the discharge opening and onto the retaining lip.

Abstract: A device for indicating the presence and distance required to clear a velocipede is provided which is attached easily to the velocipede, for example, a bicycle, on a frame member or a luggage carrier, the luggage carrier being mounted to a suitable structural member of the bicycle. The device includes indicating means and means for providing a storage position for the indicating means. The indicating means may be displayed on either or both sides of the bicycle. The indicating means is designed to be spring mounted to a support member attached to the bicycle frame, or to the end of a standard bicycle luggage carrier on bicycles so equipped.