Abstract: A pet grooming device includes a handheld housing having an ergonomically shaped top side and a bottom plate surrounding a hollow interior cavity. The bottom plate includes an arrangement of openings in air flow communication with the interior cavity and, in at least one embodiment, the bottom pate has an array of brush bristles extending therefrom. A vertical fin extends upwardly from the top side for receipt between two adjacent fingers of the user when grasping the ergonomically shaped top side. A flexible hose connects to the handheld housing and an electrically powered air flow generating device (e.g., a blow dryer) for directing air flow through the arrangement of openings on the bottom plate and onto an animal's coat.

Abstract: A device for aiding a user in drawing an image of an object includes a clear plate and a frame fitting over the shoulders of the user and holding the plate at a location where the object can be drawn on a clear drawing medium attached to the plate while it is viewed through the clear plate and through the clear drawing medium.

Abstract: The suction flat roof drain is deployed on a flat roof between a water accumulating depression on the roof and the edge of the roof. The flat roof drain includes an intake tube section with an open end disposed in the flat roof depression and a raised tube element spaced apart from the open end. The intake tube section is attached, at an end opposite the open end, to a water collector which collects rainfall. The water collector has an open accumulation port, a water collection body part and a one-way flow valve. The one-way flow valve is interposed between the water collection body part and an intake suction port and an output port. The output port of the water collector is attached to one end of an output tube section. The other end of the output tube section hangs over the edge of the roof (or into another drain element). The second or other end of the output tube section operates as a weight activated fluid output which permits water to drain therefrom when water is present at the second end.

Abstract: Image sensor module architecture provides flexible mounting of illuminators in an imaging apparatus with flexible fasteners. The architecture involves one or more LED-based illuminators that may be mounted adjustably to provide high intensity and uniform profile luminescence. The supporting imaging and electronic circuit components are quickly assembled and disassembled from the image sensor module by using a flexible multi-function clip having multiple segments for holding multiple objects together.

Abstract: A scanner includes an illuminator and a platen adapted to support a document to be scanned. A light source directs light into the platen and the light is reflected internally within the platen. A movable light sensor is positioned adjacent the platen. Liquid crystal sections between the document and the light sensor cause a zone of light to pass from the platen to the document, thereby illuminating only a portion of the document.

Abstract: A document illuminator comprising a light-transmissive element having an embedded side emitting LED fitted in a cavity formed therein. The light-transmissive element is formed with one or more optical notches and is totally encased in a white surround to yield total internal reflection of the light rays emanating from the LED. The reflected light rays are collected at an aperture which in turn transmits high power and highly uniform illumination profile to illuminate a document.