Abstract: An ergonomic digital imaging system obviates the need for, and replaces, the standard microscope with binoculars for viewing images, thereby freeing the user from using his or her hands to manipulate images seen through the binoculars of the microscope, whereby the user can use his or her hands for other tasks, such as dental or other surgery, from a position away from the exhaled breath of the patient being treated. The images are maintained focused, no matter how close or far the viewer is to the viewing display screen. The system is collapsible and portable, so that specialists can take the system from office to office, a plug and play work environment. The extended maneuverability of the camera head results in simple and fast patient positioning, and the camera and display module adjust for any comfortable sit or stand ergonomics of the practitioner.

Abstract: An ergonomic digital imaging system obviates the need for, and replaces, the standard microscope with binoculars for viewing images, thereby freeing the user from using his or her hands to manipulate images seen through the binoculars of the microscope, whereby the user can use his or her hands for other tasks, such as dental or other surgery, from a position away from the exhaled breath of the patient being treated. The images are maintained focused, no matter how close or far the viewer is to the viewing display screen. The system is collapsible and portable, so that specialists can take the system from office to office, a plug and play work environment. The extended maneuverability of the camera head results in simple and fast patient positioning, and the camera and display module adjust for any comfortable sit or stand ergonomics of the practitioner.

Abstract: An ergonomic digital imaging system obviates the need for, and replaces, the standard microscope with binoculars for viewing images, thereby freeing the user from using his or her hands to manipulate images seen through the binoculars of the microscope, whereby the user can use his or her hands for other tasks, such as dental or other surgery, from a position away from the exhaled breath of the patient being treated. The images are maintained focused, no matter how close or far the viewer is to the viewing display screen. The system is collapsible and portable, so that specialists can take the system from office to office, a plug and play work environment. The extended maneuverability of the camera head results in simple and fast patient positioning, and the camera and display module adjust for any comfortable sit or stand ergonomics of the practitioner.

Abstract: A footwear sole assembly with at least one compressible protruding element extending downwardly beyond the bottom surface of the outsole, the at least one protruding element providing a natural instability to a wearer when the sole assembly initially contacts a supporting surface. The at least one protruding element is a three-dimensional structure formed of a substantially solid elastomeric material. In another embodiment, the at least one protruding element may also protrude upwardly beyond the sole assembly in such a manner that the wearer's foot can apply pressure to the top portion of said at least one protruding element.

Abstract: A cleansing bar includes a surfactant-containing body, which includes a top surface, a bottom surface that is substantially opposite to the top surface, first and second ends, and first and second sides extending horizontally and meeting at the first and second ends to together define a perimeter around the cleansing bar between the top and bottom surfaces. A first horizontally-extending groove is formed in at least the first side surface. According to one embodiment, the first horizontally-extending groove extends only partially between the first and second ends. A second horizontally-extending groove is formed in the second side surface, and also extends only partially between the first and second ends. According to another embodiment, the first horizontally-extending groove is further formed around the first and second ends and in the second side surface to encircle the cleansing bar.

Abstract: A cleansing bar includes a surfactant-containing body, which includes a top surface, a bottom surface that is substantially opposite to the top surface, first and second ends, and first and second sides extending horizontally and meeting at the first and second ends to together define a perimeter around the cleansing bar between the top and bottom surfaces. A first horizontally-extending groove is formed in at least the first side surface. According to one embodiment, the first horizontally-extending groove extends only partially between the first and second ends. A second horizontally-extending groove is formed in the second side surface, and also extends only partially between the first and second ends. According to another embodiment, the first horizontally-extending groove is further formed around the first and second ends and in the second side surface to encircle the cleansing bar.

Abstract: A disposable plate for carrying and serving food is disclosed. One particular aspect of the invention includes a plate with a substantially circular food-contact area with a substantially oval rim periphery. The rim is formed to make the plate easy to hold, with grooves adapted to accommodate fingers and/or thumbs. The present invention may be designed to segment the food storage areas of the plate into multiple compartments by using a divider wall. Also, the food-contact area can be slightly domed to force food to shift to the outer portion of the food-contact area and inhibit the food from slipping to the middle of the plate, thus keeping the plate center from sagging.