Abstract: A subcutaneously implantable power supply is a device for powering implantable medical devices. The device has one or more thin photovoltaic cells contained in a case formed of a lamination of a plurality of thin plastic layers. Each layer is translucent in the area covering said cell, such that the power supply is sufficiently flexible to conform to body contours. The device is lightweight, flexible, has improved sealability, and has improved internal battery longevity.

Abstract: A subcutaneously implantable power supply is a device for powering implantable medical devices. The device has one or more thin photovoltaic cells contained in a case formed of a lamination of a plurality of thin plastic layers. Each layer is translucent in the area covering said cell, such that the power supply is sufficiently flexible to conform to body contours. The device is lightweight, flexible, has improved sealability, and has improved internal battery longevity.

Abstract: A method and device is shown for converting a conventional printer cartridge into a self-contained re-inking cartridge. A conventional printer cartridge is modified by providing an access hole in its top panel and a re-inking insert is positioned within the access hole. The re-inking insert includes a slit formation allowing passage of the ribbon therethrough. The insert further includes a source of ink and a roller assembly for delivering ink in metered fashion to the ribbon. Thus, under the present invention a wide variety of conventional printer cartridges may be converted, for example by a value-added intermediate manufacturer, into self-inking cartridges having a life span determined by the durability of the ribbon, rather than the ribbon length and ink saturation thereof.

Abstract: A re-inkable ribbon cartridge for impact computer printers featuring duel re-inking rollers of sufficiently small diameter so as to insure rapid rotational speed, ensuring that centrifugal force will cause the ink to migrate to the outer roller surface. A single re-inking port axially positioned over each of the two rollers, permitting rapid, single-point re-inking, when needed.A radially rotational plate on which the blotting rollers are positioned which by spring tension moves so as to keep the ribbon taut.A two-member parallel dam with the surface of each dam component at over-lapping elevations so as to provide two surfaces to act as an unfurling structure.

Abstract: A barrier pack liner for an aerosol container, the liner having a plurality of random, surface contour, irregularities, such as inwardly extending bosses, dents, humps or dimples, formed on its interior wall and arranged to form communicating interstices upon the engagement of one wall surface against another. The communicating interstices prevent the pinch off of product during collapse of the liner.