Abstract: An apparatus and method of using directed and isolated vibrations for awakening, alerting, or massaging a designated person situated on a support medium without disturbing another person in the vicinity. The vibrations from the vibrating mechanism are dampened by suitable material located between the vibration mechanism and the support medium. The vibrating device of the invention can be activated by various predetermined conditions such as time, safety or burglar alarms and the like. It may also be used as a selective massaging device which can deliver a massage to the user without disturbing another person situated on the same support medium.

Abstract: A moistener for applying liquid to an envelope, for use in sealing the latter, comprises a liquid storage tank (70a, 70b) and means, such as wicks (71) for transporting the liquid to the envelope (not shown). The level of liquid in the tank is visible to a user through a window (73). In use of the moistener it is fully inserted into a housing (not shown) but with the window visible to the user. Partial removal of the moistener from the housing permits the tank to be filled with liquid via an opening (76).

Abstract: A moistener for applying liquid to an envelope, for use in sealing the latter, comprises a liquid storage tank (70a, 70b) and means, such as wicks (71) for transporting the liquid to the envelope (not shown). The level of liquid in the tank is visible to a user through a window (73). In use of the moistener it is fully inserted into a housing (not shown) but with the window visible to the user. Partial removal of the moistener from the housing permits the tank to be filled with liquid via an opening (76).