Abstract: A dual-strut channel includes a web having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end including a first series of spaced-apart, alternating projections and notches to form a first tooth-like edge, and the opposing second end including a second series of spaced-apart, alternating projections and notches to form a second tooth-like edge. A first flange and an opposing second flange each have a plurality of spaced-apart and aligned apertures which respectively receive the first and second series of spaced-apart, alternating projections extending from the respective first and opposing second ends of the central plate to form an H-shaped dual-strut channel. Exposed upper portions of the first and second series of spaced-apart, alternating projections of the first tooth-like edge are pressed until the first and second series of spaced-apart, alternating projections are flattened and press-fitted within the corresponding ones of the first plurality of spaced-apart and aligned apertures.

Abstract: A standoff for a ductwork damper assembly includes a plate member and first and second leg members extending orthogonally from respective opposing sides of the plate member, the plate member having an aperture for receiving a pivot rod of a damper of the ductwork assembly, wherein the standoff is adapted for mounting on an outer surface of a section of ductwork of the ductwork damper assembly in the absence of fasteners at a site of contact between the first and second leg members and the surface of the section of ductwork.

Abstract: A standoff for a ductwork damper assembly includes a plate member and first and second leg members extending orthogonally from respective opposing sides of the plate member, the plate member having an aperture for receiving a pivot rod of a damper of the ductwork assembly, wherein the standoff is adapted for mounting on an outer surface of a section of ductwork of the ductwork damper assembly in the absence of fasteners at a site of contact between the first and second leg members and the surface of the section of ductwork.

Abstract: A method for preventing and/or treating pain and/or inflammation of a cancer patient suffering from an oral tissue ulceration in the patient's oral cavity aggravated by anti-cancer infusion therapy such as chemotherapy, including placing an apparatus within the patient's oral cavity prior to administration of an infusion of an anti-cancer agent to the patient, the apparatus configured and dimensioned to be retained within the oral cavity, the apparatus including a coolant for reducing temperature below an ambient tempetarure of the patient's oral cavity for a first predetermined period of time to permit fluid within the apparatus to cool the oral cavity and to prevent and/or to alleviate pain and/or inflammation caused by the ulceration, maintaining placement of the apparatus during infusion of the anti-cancer agent for a second predetermined period of time, and continuing use of the apparatus after completion of the infusion for a third pre-determined period of time.

Abstract: A method for producing an air duct damper includes the steps of punching from sheet metal stock a damper preform having a body and two diametrically opposed arms extending from opposite sides of the body; and forming an indentation in the damper preform extending between and up to respective ends of the two arms.

Abstract: A pacifier for cooling of oral tissue including: a nipple having an outer shell forming an outer chamber which is configured to retain a first cooling medium having a freezing temperature below 0 degrees Celsius, an inner shell forming an inner chamber positioned inside the outer chamber and which is configured to retain a second cooling medium having a freezing temperature above the freezing point temperature of the first cooling medium to assist in chilling the first cooling medium; a handle coupled to a proximate end of the nipple; and a shield positioned between the handle and the proximate end of the nipple.

Abstract: A protective apparel system includes an article of apparel having a first part of a magnetic fastening system and at least one protective element having a second part of the magnetic fastening system. The first part of the magnetic fastening system being joinable to the second part to attach the at least one protective element to the article of apparel.

Abstract: A sealing device for sealing a space defined between respective end portions of an adjacent pair of orthogonal flange members of a conditioned air duct having a generally rectangular cross-section. The sealing device includes a substantially planar first plate member having a surface configured for placement in face-to-face relation with corresponding adjacent planar surfaces of the adjacent pair of orthogonal flange members. A leg member extends away from a generally central portion of the first plate member and is generally perpendicular thereto. The leg member includes second and third orthogonal plate members extending in respective orthogonal planes and having respectively orthogonal surface portions. The second and third orthogonal plate members are configured and dimensioned to engage corresponding respective adjacent orthogonal inner wall surface portions of the duct when the first plate member is positioned on the planar surface portions of the adjacent pair of orthogonal flange members.

Abstract: A pet carrier for securing and transporting a pet in a vehicle having seat with a lower seat anchor. The pet carrier includes a base, a cover extending upwardly from the base, an entryway formed through the cover, and a handle secured to the carrier. An extendible/retractable rail assembly is fixedly attached to the base of the pet carrier. The rail assembly includes a clamp at a distal rear end of the rail assembly, a securement mechanism and a release mechanism. The clamp is configured to attach and lock onto the lower seat anchor of the vehicle. The clamp is selectively extendible from and retractable into the rail assembly to facilitate attachment and release of the pet carrier to the seat.

Abstract: A mouthpiece having particular suitability for cooling oral tissue of a patient undergoing chemotherapy or other medical treatments in which reducing oral cavity temperature is beneficial. The mouthpiece includes a cooling medium contained within the top element and the bottom element and able to retain a cooling environment within the mouth, preferably sufficient to reduce capillary blood flow to the patient's mouth. In one embodiment, an external chamber extends from the front of the mouthpiece to house a cooling medium. A bladder is positioned inside the external chamber for storing a solution having a freezing temperature above the freezing point temperature of the cooling medium to assist in cooling the cooling medium. At least one breathing tube extends through the external chamber to permit a patient to breathe through the mouth when the mouthpiece is emplaced within the mouth in the operative close-fitting relationship.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a mouth piece for cooling of oral tissue of a patient during chemotherapy treatment. The mouth piece includes a cooling medium contained within the top element and the bottom element and able to retain a cooling environment within the mouth sufficient to reduce capillary blood flow to the patient's mouth.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a mouth piece for cooling of oral tissue of a patient during chemotherapy treatment. The mouth piece includes a cooling medium contained within the top element and the bottom element and able to retain a cooling environment within the mouth sufficient to reduce capillary blood flow to the patient's mouth. In one embodiment, an external chamber extends from the front of the mouth piece to house a cooling medium. A bladder is positioned inside the external chamber for storing a solution having a freezing temperature above the freezing point temperature of the cooling medium to assist in cooling the cooling medium.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a mouth piece for cooling of oral tissue of a patient during chemotherapy treatment. The mouth piece includes a cooling medium contained within the top element and the bottom element and able to retain a cooling environment within the mouth sufficient to reduce capillary blood flow to the patient's mouth. In one embodiment, an external chamber extends from the front of the mouth piece to house a cooling medium. The external chamber can be configured so that it is removably attached to the mouth piece. A support device can be utilized to support the external chamber during use.

Abstract: The device includes a container (10) having a top (12) and a bottom (14). A receptacle (15) is formed in the container and joined to an orifice (22) at the bottom (14). A cooling medium (26) is contained within the receptacle and able to retain a cooling environment to cool the beverage. In one embodiment, a beverage container has an opening (72) that permits the emptying of the beverage from the container and a coolant capsule (73) within said container. The cooling capsule (73) contains a cooling medium and the capsule is dimensioned such that the capsule is larger than the opening (72) but has surface characteristics (77,78) which permit the beverage within the container to bypass the capsule (73) and to exit the opening.

Abstract: A standoff for a ductwork damper assembly includes a plate member and first and second leg members extending orthogonally from respective opposing sides of the plate member, the plate member having an aperture for receiving a pivot rod of a damper of the ductwork assembly, wherein the standoff is adapted for mounting on an outer surface of a section of ductwork of the ductwork damper assembly in the absence of fasteners at a site of contact between the first and second leg members and the surface of the section of ductwork.

Abstract: A method for producing an air duct damper includes the steps of punching from sheet metal stock a damper preform having a body and two diametrically opposed arms extending from opposite sides of the body; and forming an indentation in the damper preform extending between and up to respective ends of the two arms.

Abstract: A pacifier for cooling of oral tissue including: a nipple having an outer shell forming an outer chamber which is configured to retain a first cooling medium having a freezing temperature below 0 degrees Celsius, an inner shell forming an inner chamber positioned inside the outer chamber and which is configured to retain a second cooling medium having a freezing temperature above the freezing point temperature of the first cooling medium to assist in chilling the first cooling medium; a handle coupled to a proximate end of the nipple; and a shield positioned between the handle and the proximate end of the nipple.