Abstract: One embodiment is an improved method for providing a tube for attachment to a medical device such as a catheter that provides for intermittent changes in tube path length as a result of body movement thereby reducing the stress and pain caused by pulling on the device, as well as the optional provision to provide a very low, controlled tension that provides improved stability of the medical device without damage to the surrounding body tissues. This controlled tension can be applied or removed intermittently by a medical practitioner or the patient. The tubal devices shown in Fig and Fig both provide for extension in tubal path length while simultaneously providing for intermittent or continuous low tension pull on the catheter. Provision is also made for a continuous smooth fluid path with no moving internal parts.

Abstract: One embodiment is an improved method for providing a tube for attachment to a medical device such as a catheter that provides for intermittent changes in tube path length as a result of body movement thereby reducing the stress and pain caused by pulling on the device, as well as the optional provision to provide a very low, controlled tension that provides improved stability of the medical device without damage to the surrounding body tissues. This controlled tension can be applied or removed intermittently by a medical practitioner or the patient. The tubal devices shown in Fig and Fig both provide for extension in tubal path length while simultaneously providing for intermittent or continuous low tension pull on the catheter. Provision is also made for a continuous smooth fluid path with no moving internal parts.

Abstract: One embodiment is an improved method for providing a tube for attachment to a medical device such as a catheter that provides for intermittent changes in tube path length as a result of body movement thereby reducing the stress and pain caused by pulling on the device, as well as the optional provision to provide a very low, controlled tension that provides improved stability of the medical device without damage to the surrounding body tissues. In at least one embodiment, there is a decrease in infection risk by the patient. This controlled tension can be applied or removed intermittently by a medical practitioner or the patient. Other embodiments provide for extension in tubal path length while simultaneously providing for intermittent or continuous low tension pull on the catheter. Provision is also made for a continuous smooth fluid path with no moving internal parts.

Abstract: An improved apparent surface (Astroturf like) material surrounded by a water tight enclosure with raised borders that better control and conceal any debris and dirt that is scraped off the shoes or otherwise fall onto the mat. Means are provided to direct the debris to an area where it is better concealed from view and more protected from any blowing air. The debris is less likely to be blown about by any stream of air, such as a heater fan. In one configuration the debris is substantially completely sealed.

Abstract: One embodiment is an improved method for providing a tube for attachment to a medical device such as a catheter that provides for intermittent changes in tube path length as a result of body movement thereby reducing the stress and pain caused by pulling on the device, as well as the optional provision to provide a very low, controlled tension that provides improved stability of the medical device without damage to the surrounding body tissues. This controlled tension can be applied or removed intermittently by a medical practitioner or the patient. The tubal devices shown in Fig and Fig both provide for extension in tubal path length while simultaneously providing for intermittent or continuous low tension pull on the catheter. Provision is also made for a continuous smooth fluid path with no moving internal parts.

Abstract: An improved apparent surface (Astroturf like) material surrounded by a water tight enclosure with raised borders that better control and conceal any debris and dirt that is scraped off the shoes or otherwise fall onto the mat. Means are provided to direct the debris to an area where it is better concealed from view and more protected from any blowing air. The debris is less likely to be blown about by any stream of air, such as a heater fan. In one configuration the debris is substancially completely sealed.

Abstract: An oven has a housing, a heat source, and an aperture defined in the housing. A substantially horizontal deck rotates within the housing, and a number of substantially horizontal pallets are mounted on the deck to rotate relative to the deck. Each pallet has a lip. A source of motive power and a transmission system drive the main deck to revolve within the housing, and also drive the pallets to rotate relative to the main deck. The transmission system constrains rotational movement of the pallets relative to the main deck and causes each pallet to be oriented with its stopping member positioned opposite the aperture whenever that pallet is aligned with the aperture. The oven has a control system that monitors the length of time that an item remains in the oven, permitting items having different cooking times to be cooked simultaneously, even when introduced in a random order.

Abstract: An elongated resilient pad is removably mounted in an elongated structure and is removably retained on the bottom surface of the structure. A portion for underlying the keyboard extends from the bottom surface along one edge of the structure and in the same plane as the bottom surface. The resilient pad is covered with a soft, absorbent, washable material and the cover encases a washable, foam material. The resilient pad may be a water-filled pouch which is also covered with a soft, absorbent, washable material.

Abstract: Bait for crustacea or fish is supported in an elastic casing having orifices to expose the bait to the crustacea; and is disposed in a trap, such as a lobster pot, the bait may be in the form of a frozen block and include a portion of finely divided bait which will initially be released slowly from the casing as the frozen block unfreezes in the ocean, and will later be slowly released as the bait is disturbed by the crustacea, whereby the slow release lures the crustacea or fish to the trap.

Abstract: A frame member having two side walls and two end walls surround a cavity, and a cylindrical member is supported for pivoting in the cavity of the frame member. A magnet is mounted on a side of the cylindrical member, and at least one magnetic switch is mounted on a side wall of the frame adjacent to the magnet. When the cylindrical member pivots beyond the predetermined angle, the magnetic switch will be actuated.

Abstract: A positioning mechanism positions a product so that one side of the product is adjacent the front end of the needle member of the dispensing device. The positioning means is moved towards the needle by an arrangement which is activated when the trigger of the fastener and a tag dispensing device is moved in a triggering direction. Thus, the product is caused to approach the needle member, to be pierced by the needle member, and to slide on the needle member so that the needle member extends through the product and the front end of the needle member extends beyond the other side of the product a sufficient distance for the dispensing device to dispense the fastener.

Abstract: A tag container has a dispensing wall and contains a plurality of tags which are stackable in parallel to the dispensing wall. In the top wall of the container is a dispensing opening through which tags may be dispensed from the container by a slider which is slideable up and down along the dispensing wall. The slider includes a pusher portion which engages the bottom edge of a tag to push it upwardly and out through the dispensing opening.

Abstract: A box-type rectangular container of sheet material having nesting tray and cover parts having a floor and roof respectively and overlapping sidewalls. A pair of the overlapping walls is cut and creased to provide inside and outside access panels for swinging outwards to reach the contents without opening the container. Optionally, catch means may be provided for retaining the access panels reclosed after they have been opened.