Abstract: An apparatus and method for micro-exercise apply piezoelectric stress to cells of a bone mass by inducing voltages in the bone mass. Application of dynamic, electromagnetic fields passing through the conductive bone mass induce currents and voltages locally in and around cells or groups of cells. The cells respond to the combination of mechanical stress and strain by building themselves up as they would if they had been subjected to the stress and strain of conventional exercise. Thus, micro-exercise at a cellular level of the bone mass can be stimulated as if the stress and strain had been applied to the entire bone structure of which the smaller cellular portions are constituent parts. In combination with casts or splints, the sources of electromagnetic flux may be embedded in the frame or solid structure, the protective padding added for comfort, or both.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for micro-exercise apply piezoelectric stress to cells of a bone mass by inducing voltages in the bone mass. Application of dynamic, electromagnetic fields passing through the conductive bone mass induce currents and voltages locally in and around cells or groups of cells. The cells respond to the combination of mechanical stress and strain by building themselves up as they would if they had been subjected to the stress and strain of conventional exercise. Thus, micro-exercise at a cellular level of the bone mass can be stimulated as if the stress and strain had been applied to the entire bone structure of which the smaller cellular portions are constituent parts. In combination with casts or splints, the sources of electromagnetic flux may be embedded in the frame or solid structure, the protective padding added for comfort, or both.

Abstract: A connection box assembly comprising a connection box having a proximal end shaped to receive a fastener and a distal end, spaced in the lateral direction from the proximal end, having a stop and a slide. The assembly may include a spacer shaped to be inserted, without the use of tools, within the slide until the spacer abuts the stop. The spacer may be adjustable in length. The spacer may be arranged to extend from the proximal end of the connection box in the transverse direction when inserted into the slide and abutted against the stop.

Abstract: A container is provided which includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and second portion are slidably disposed so that the container is selectively adjustable between a retracted position and an extended position. The container may also be selectively coupled with another container. The container has a retention portion and a receiving portion. In one embodiment, the retention portion is a flange and the receiving portion is a ridge, the flange of one container being selectively coupled with the ridge of another container. The container may also have a guide which guides the slidaby coupled first portion and second portion. The container may also have a stop which prevents the first portion from separating from the second portion.

Abstract: A shoulder rest can be secured to a telephone handset without being particularly shaped to fit the contours of that particular handset. Below a contoured portion adapted to fit against a user's shoulder, the shoulder rest includes a concave or cut-out portion between two base portions that contact the handset. Because of the cut-out portion, the rest can fit a handset that is flat or curved, regarless of the contour or radius of curvature. A flat, flexible strap of material preferably spans the base portions to increase the contact between the rest and the handset.

Abstract: A connection box assembly comprising a connection box having a proximal end shaped to receive a fastener and a distal end, spaced in the lateral direction from the proximal end, having a stop and a slide. The assembly may include a spacer shaped to be inserted, without the use of tools, within the slide until the spacer abuts the stop. The spacer may be adjustable in length. The spacer may be arranged to extend from the proximal end of the connection box in the transverse direction when inserted into the slide and abutted against the stop.

Abstract: A label is provided including a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion is selectively adjustable between a retracted position in which a portion of the intermediate portion is obscured, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the intermediate portion that was obscured is clearly seen or easily distinguished.

Abstract: A label is provided including a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion is selectively adjustable between a retracted position in which a portion of the intermediate portion is obscured, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the intermediate portion that was obscured is clearly seen or easily distinguished.

Abstract: A label is provided including a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion is selectively adjustable between a retracted position in which a portion of the intermediate portion is obscured, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the intermediate portion that was obscured is clearly seen or easily distinguished.

Abstract: A container is provided which includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and second portion are slidably disposed so that the container is selectively adjustable between a retracted position and an extended position. The container may also be selectively coupled with another container. The container has a retention portion and a receiving portion. In one embodiment, the retention portion is a flange and the receiving portion is a ridge, the flange of one container being selectively coupled with the ridge of another container. The container may also have a guide which guides the slidaby coupled first portion and second portion. The container may also have a stop which prevents the first portion from separating from the second portion.

Abstract: A shoulder rest can be secured to a telephone handset without being particularly shaped to fit the contours of that particular handset. Below a contoured portion adapted to fit against a user's shoulder, the shoulder rest includes a concave or cut-out portion between two base portions that contact the handset. Because of the cut-out portion, the rest can fit a handset that is flat or curved, regarless of the contour or radius of curvature. A flat, flexible strap of material preferably spans the base portions to increase the contact between the rest and the handset.