Abstract: Provided is an activity toy configured to allow for a primary image, such as a photograph, to be converted into a fun and amusing secondary image in a manner that does not harm the original primary image. The toy may be used by children to decorate photographs with decorative devices, such as markers or stickers, without permanently marking the underlying photograph. Provided systems for use with both traditional and digital images.

Abstract: There is disclosed a medical communication and locator system and method including a medical chart communication system and method and a personnel communication system and method for monitoring the location of charts and personnel in a medical environment. The communication and locator systems may be provided with one-way or two-way communication for locating charts or personnel, contacting needed personnel in the event of an emergency, or for communicating with healthcare workers. A docking station for the communication and locator systems is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a medical communication and locator system and method including a medical chart communication system and method and a personnel communication system and method for monitoring the location of charts and personnel in a medical environment. The communication and locator systems may be provided with one-way or two-way communication for locating charts or personnel, contacting needed personnel in the event of an emergency, or for communicating with healthcare workers. A docking station for the communication and locator systems is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insufflation device and method operably configured to reduce the number of false positive and false negative tests associated with checking the integrity of an anastomotic connection. Versions include a valve assembly configured to facilitate the delivery of pressure via a catheter to an anastomotic site without having to remove an associated pressure source.

Abstract: The device is a tissue retractor including versions having a combination of an anchor and a tissue retention member for the displacement of tissue obstacles and the like during medical procedures.

Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur guard assembly for use with a bicycle having a derailleur mounted to a frame of the bicycle by a derailleur mounting bolt. The derailleur guard assembly preferably includes a body supportable by an axle assembly of the bicycle. The body is configured to extend from an axis of the axle assembly to a space adjacent the mounting bolt of the derailleur and defines an inner surface facing the frame when the guard assembly is mounted to the bicycle. A support is configured to support the derailleur when the guard assembly is mounted to the bicycle and, in at least one arrangement, the body is positioned outwardly of the derailleur mounting bolt within the space adjacent the mounting bolt.

Abstract: A foot covering in the form of a pocket or lodge slipper that allows outer footwear, e.g., shoes or boots to be removed and, with the covering in place, the conventional sock and/or foot will be protected from dirt, moisture, and other elements of nature such as thorns, rocks, splinters, etc. The slipper may be formed at least in part from elastic material which is stretchable to fit over a conventional sock. The slipper may also be formed at least in part from a rubberized material. The slipper may be flexible and foldable into a small package to be carried in a pant or coat pocket, for example. Alternatively, the slipper may be tightly rolled and carried in a small package such as a pouch or nylon bag.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a bicycle having a front wheel and a rear wheel. The frame assembly preferably includes a main frame and a sub-frame, which is movable relative to the main frame and configured to carry the rear wheel. A shock absorber extends between and is connected to the main frame and the sub-frame. The main frame includes a down tube and a monolithic bottom bracket support. The monolithic bottom bracket support is connected to a rearward end of the down tube and preferably includes an opening configured to support a pedal crank assembly for rotation about a crank axis. Preferably, the shock absorber is connected to the main frame for rotation about a pivot axis positioned forward of the opening of the bottom bracket support. Desirably, the shock absorber pivot axis is positioned forward of a line passing through the crank axis and a center point of the down tube at the junction of the down tube and the head tube.

Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur guard assembly for use with a bicycle having a derailleur mounted to a frame of the bicycle by a derailleur mounting bolt. The derailleur guard assembly preferably includes a body supportable by an axle assembly of the bicycle. The body is configured to extend from an axis of the axle assembly to a space adjacent the mounting bolt of the derailleur and defines an inner surface facing the frame when the guard assembly is mounted to the bicycle. A support is configured to support the derailleur when the guard assembly is mounted to the bicycle and, in at least one arrangement, the body is positioned outwardly of the derailleur mounting bolt within the space adjacent the mounting bolt.

Abstract: There is disclosed a medical communication and locator system and method including a medical chart communication system and method and a personnel communication system and method for monitoring the location of charts and personnel in a medical environment. The communication and locator systems may be provided with one-way or two-way communication for locating charts or personnel, contacting needed personnel in the event of an emergency, or for communicating with healthcare workers. A docking station for the communication and locator systems is also disclosed.

Abstract: A bicycle frame assembly having a main frame and an articulating frame supported for movement relative to the main frame. The articulating frame is configured to carry a rear wheel for rotation about a hub axis. A shock absorber is operably connected between the main frame and the articulating frame to provide resistance to articulating motion of the articulating frame. The articulating frame includes a chain stay member and a shock support member fixed for angular displacement with the chain stay member.

Abstract: A bicycle rear derailleur guard assembly for use with a bicycle having a derailleur mounted to a frame of the bicycle by a derailleur mounting bolt. The derailleur guard assembly preferably includes a body supportable by an axle assembly of the bicycle. The body is configured to extend from an axis of the axle assembly to a space adjacent the mounting bolt of the derailleur and defines an inner surface facing the frame when the guard assembly is mounted to the bicycle. A support is configured to support the derailleur when the guard assembly is mounted to the bicycle and, in at least one arrangement, the body is positioned outwardly of the derailleur mounting bolt within the space adjacent the mounting bolt.

Abstract: A bicycle frame assembly having a main frame and an articulating frame supported for movement relative to the main frame. The articulating frame is configured to carry a rear wheel for rotation about a hub axis. A shock absorber is operably connected between the main frame and the articulating frame to provide resistance to articulating motion of the articulating frame. The articulating frame includes a chain stay member and a shock support member fixed for angular displacement with the chain stay member.

Abstract: A waterproof oversock for covering a conventional sock so that outer footwear, e.g., shoes or boots, may be removed and the sock will be protected from a wet and/or dirty floor, e.g., a ski lodge floor. The oversock includes a foot portion and leg portion extending upwardly from the foot portion. The oversock is constructed from an elastic material, stretchable to fit over a conventional sock. The oversock is portable, flexible, and foldable into a small package to be carried in a conventional pant or coat pocket, for example.

Abstract: A waterproof oversock for covering a conventional sock so that outer footwear, e.g., shoes or boots, may be removed and the sock will be protected from a wet and/or dirty floor, e.g., a ski lodge floor. The oversock includes a foot portion and leg portion extending upwardly from the foot portion. The oversock is constructed from an elastic material, stretchable to fit over a conventional sock. The oversock is portable, flexible, and foldable into a small package to be carried in a conventional pant or coat pocket, for example.

Abstract: The present invention involves the localization of lesion tissue within the breast. A surgical guidewire or needle includes a plurality of visual and radiopaque markers along its axial length so that the position of the lesion tissue may be determined in relation to the markers. In one form, the markers are portions extending from the guidewire or needle. In a second form, the markers are grooves formed in the guidewire or needle. The markers are disposed at predetermined distances of about one centimeter, and are differentiable so that the needle or guidewire serves as a metered marker perceptible in a mammogram or visually during surgery.