Abstract: A toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser unit comprising a brush head with a longitudinally extending toothpaste receiving and dispensing opening provided therein, and a disposable toothpaste receiver and dispenser cartridge which engages the brush head and connects to the opening in the brush head. A dispensing piston, and a drive screw are present with the cartridge while a drive member for the screw is present and it includes a one way rotary drive means. The cartridge has an outer sleeve which forms a handle for the dispenser unit. The unit has a single wall thickness, i.e. the outer sleeve of the cartridge, in the cartridge portion of the unit.

Abstract: A counterbalance assembly (A) provides support for diagnostic imaging equipment such as an x-ray source (B). A fluid spring (F) is utilized to counteract the weight of the source and provide controlled movement of the source. A one-way clutch (100) cooperates with an arm assembly (E) that interconnects a source mounting member (D) with a base member (C) to limit movement of the arm and source. A locking assembly (112) is associated with the clutch to selectively actuate and deactuate the clutch.

Abstract: A compact, lightweight, portable, versatile and modular field x-ray system is disclosed. A base member is provided and supports an x-ray table. Two vertical masts are also coupled to the base, for movement alongside the table in a direction parallel to its longitudinal dimension. The masts move independently of one another but can also be linked together for movement in unison. A tube head is attached to one mast by articulated structure, including a series of offset arms, which affords the tube head 6 degrees of freedom of movement, both above and below the x-ray table. A spot film device is movable coupled to the second mast. The second mast and spot film device are manually removable from the remainder of the system for operation in radiographic only mode.

Abstract: A compact, lightweight, portable, versatile and modular field x-ray system is disclosed. A base member is provided and supports an x-ray table. Two vertical masts are also coupled to the base, for movement alongside the table in a direction parallel to its longitudinal dimension. The masts move independently of one another but can also be linked together for movement in unison. A tube head is attached to one mast by articulated structure, including a series of offset arms, which affords the tube head 6 degrees of freedom of movement, both above and below the x-ray table. A spot film device is movably coupled to the second mast. The second mast and spot film device are manually removable from the remainder of the system for operation in radiographic only mode.

Abstract: The coffee making apparatus is adapted to be positioned over a serving cup and comprises a mounting plate and funnel unit having a center opening therein and a support shoulder formed on the wall of the opening, an apertured adjustment ring is provided in rotary engagement with the mounting plate adjacent the support shoulder, which mounting plate has a by-pass opening formed in the shoulder and adjacent areas of the plate, which adjustment ring has a variable height outer wall formed on its periphery and constructed to adjustably open or close the end of the by-pass opening when the adjustment ring is rotated to position a taller part of the outer wall against the outlet of the by-pass slot, the shoulder receiving a coffee container and filter unit thereon and in substantial liquid tight association therewith.

Abstract: A disposable, individual coffee container and filter unit including a flat frame having an apertured center section, filter layers covering the top and bottom of the frame and being secured thereto, and individual quantities of coffee received in compartments formed in the frame between the spider-like center sections thereof. Additionally, a coffee brewing receptacle having an apertured base and a retainer flange in the base thereof for engaging the coffee carrying flat frame is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for popping corn by heated air which is circulated in a cylindrical popping chamber having a vertical axis to provide a fluidized bed of swirling and circulating corn to be popped. As the corn is popped, it is lifted upwardly by the moving air and volume of popped corn to form a column of floating corn above the popping chamber and the popped corn is discharged through the open top of the chamber.