Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing RBC wherein electromagnetic stimulation such as applying an electrical current or magnetic field to the stored blood extends the viability or shelf life of the stored RBC.

Abstract: An illuminating air purifier is disclosed. In an embodiment, the illuminating air purifier includes an air ionizer, a back plate, and a light.

Abstract: A medical device including a Rouleaux degausser that directs a degaussing magnetic field to a patient's blood flow. The degaussing magnetic field reduces magnetically-induced Rouleaux and/or Red Blood Cell aggregation. The device also has a power source for supplying power to the Rouleaux degausser.

Abstract: A system for facilitating the backing of a vehicle to couple a hitch and trailer, the system including one or more cameras providing visual images to the vehicle driver to assist in backing the vehicle and making the coupling.

Abstract: This system provides an air-ventilating and cleaning element positioned within a housing. The housing contains multiple vents in the housing walls. The vents serve as channels that enable air to flow into and out of the air-ventilating device. The air-ventilating and cleaning element can vary and can range from a simple air ventilator to and an air purifier. The cleaning element can contain a filter element to further facilitate cleaning of the air. The cleaning element can be positioned in the housing on a track or pin to allow for movement of the cleaning element within the housing. Movement of the cleaning element may be desired in order to more efficiently clean air channeled through the device. Because of the ability to move the cleaning element, air flow through the device can be adjusted depending on a particular cleaning application.

Abstract: A system for facilitating the backing of a vehicle to couple a hitch and trailer, the system including one or more cameras providing visual images to the vehicle driver to assist in backing the vehicle and making the coupling.

Abstract: An illuminating air purifier is disclosed. In an embodiment, the illuminating air purifier includes an air ionizer, a back plate, and a light.

Abstract: A flashlight having a magnet incorporated into the electrical circuit of the flashlight. This flashlight may further include a flexible member which either is provided with a light or conducts light, which flexible member is also provided with a magnet for coupling with the magnet in the circuit.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a magnetic eyeglasses holder that includes a spring clip formed from wire and configured for attaching to an object. A base is attached to the clip in which the base has a least one magnet. The magnet allows for attractive magnetic communication with each temple bar of an eyeglasses such that when folded the eyeglasses are held in place on the holder. The magnet can be partially positioned within at least one recess in the base and the magnet can be fixed in the recess or rotate within the recess.

Abstract: A system for facilitating the backing of a vehicle to couple a hitch and trailer, the system including a camera and a mirror for allowing capture of visual images of both the approaching vehicle and the trailer tongue, to assist in backing the vehicle and making the coupling.

Abstract: An animal furniture bed having one side open to allow for storing of objects in an area of the bed below the sleeping surface. The bottom of that open side has a lip element that extends the complete length of that side to prevent objects from rolling out of the furniture bed. Lips can also extend upward from each side to create an area in which to place a sleeping pad for an animal. The pad serves as the animal bed.

Abstract: A multi-purpose furniture structure and system can be used for caring for an animal throughout the life of the animal. For small animals such as puppies, this furniture system can be used as a dwelling in which the owner can train the animal to behave in a desired manner. Animal toys are stored in the animal living space as well. A removable barrier such as a grate or plastic ventilated sheet could cover a front opening to prevent undesirable movement of the animal in and out of the furniture structure. Animals can use a detachable ramp member to climb to the top of the furniture structure. For larger or older animals, the furniture structure can serve a bed or as a means to help the animal get into the bed of the owner. The furniture structure can form a bed for animals of all ages. The bed can be positioned adjacent an owner's bed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a removable magnetic clasp for eyeglasses. The eyeglasses have a right temple bar and a left temple bar pivotally attached to an eyeglasses frame body. The magnetic clasp comprises: a first connector and a second connector; a first magnet being positioned on the first connector and a second magnet being positioned on the second connector. A channel extends through a portion of each connector and the channel is configured to so as to allow a temple bar to slide through the channel. The removable magnetic clasp, when attached to eyeglasses, allows for the first and second magnets to remain in attractive magnetic communication when the temple bars are closed but separated by clothing material, the attractive magnetic communication imparting a gripping force on the clothing material sufficient enough to substantially prevent relative movement between the temple bars and the clothing material.

Abstract: A multiple piece temple tip for eyeglasses in which the eyeglasses have a right temple bar and a left temple bar pivotally attached to an eyeglasses frame body. The temple tip includes a temple tip body having a first and second end and a longitudinal channel extending therethrough and at least one temple stop having a longitudinal channel extending therethrough. The temple tip body and stop are formed from a pliable material. The multiple piece temple tip further includes a plurality of rib portions positioned at the second end of the tip body, wherein each rib portion is separated by an area of a reduced diameter of the tip body.

Abstract: An eyeglasses assembly comprising at least one magnetic hinge that holds a removable, auxiliary eyeglasses attachment onto eyeglasses. The magnetic hinge allows the user to pivot the auxiliary eyeglass attachment into an “up” position when not in use. The magnetic hinge also disengages to allow the auxiliary eyeglass attachment to be removed from the eyeglasses when desired. Moreover, the magnetic hinge holds the auxiliary eyeglasses attachment in place after the user rotates the auxiliary attachment into the “up” position. The eyeglasses assembly additionally comprises magnets that secure the auxiliary eyeglass attachment to the eyeglasses when in the “down” position and in use.

Abstract: An improved illuminated writing instrument comprises a writing element, a lighting element and an attaching element. The writing and lighting elements are secured to each other via the attaching element. The attaching element comprises a combination dual clip and a retainer clip. A dual opening clip attaches the writing instrument and the illuminating instrument such that the two instruments form one illuminated writing instrument. The invention further comprises a magnetic retainer clip to secure the illuminated writing instrument as desired by the user. In operation, the force from the magnetic field of the retainer magnet will draw the arm to the magnet. The force of the magnetic field is an amount that will secure the arm to the magnet thereby creating the mechanism that will provide the securing capabilities of the retainer clip. This clip will have the capability of securing the illuminated writing instrument as desired by the user.

Abstract: An eyeglasses assembly comprising at least one magnetic hinge that holds a removable, auxiliary eyeglasses attachment onto eyeglasses. The magnetic hinge allows the user to pivot the auxiliary eyeglass attachment into an “up” position when not in use. The magnetic hinge also disengages to allow the auxiliary eyeglass attachment to be removed from the eyeglasses when desired. Moreover, the magnetic hinge holds the auxiliary eyeglasses attachment in place after the user rotates the auxiliary attachment into the “up” position. The eyeglasses assembly additionally comprises magnets that secure the auxiliary eyeglass attachment to the eyeglasses when in the “down” position and in use.

Abstract: An eyeglasses clasp for maintaining eyeglasses on a clothing material. The clasp comprises at least one magnetic means engaged with the eyeglasses temple bars that align with each other but not with the eyeglasses frame body midpoint when the temple bars are closed. The magnets are in attractive magnetic communication when the temple bars are closed. The clasp is used by pivoting one of the temple bars into the closed position. The frame body and closed temple bar are then positioned on one side of a clothing material. The second temple bar is then pivoted into the closed position such that it is on the other side of the clothing material. With the temple bars closed, the magnets are in attractive magnetic communication and impart a gripping force on the article of clothing. The gripping force substantially prevents relative movement between the temple bars and the clothing material.

Abstract: An eyeglasses clasp for maintaining eyeglasses on a material. The clasp comprises magnets engaged with the eyeglasses temple tips that align with each other when the temple bars are closed. The magnets are thus in attractive magnetic communication through the material when the temple bars are closed. The clasp is used by pivoting one of the temple bars into the closed position. The frame body and closed temple bar are then positioned on one side of the material. The second temple bar is then pivoted into the closed position such that it is on the other side of the material. With the temple bars closed, the magnets are in attractive magnetic communication and impart a gripping force on the material.

Abstract: An eyeglasses temple bar clasp for maintaining eyeglasses on a material such as clothing. Clasp comprises temple bars comprising magnetic material such that the temple bars magnetically attract each other through the material when the temple bars are closed. The clasp is used by pivoting one of the temple bars into the closed position. The frame body and closed temple bar are then positioned on one side of the material. The second temple bar is then pivoted into the closed position such that it is on the other side of the material. With the temple bars closed, the temple bars impart a gripping force on the material, thus clasping the eyeglasses to the material.