Abstract: A hand grip adapter for a syringe formed from a body having a first end wall and a second end wall with a support base therebetween. The support base includes a centrally disposed receptacle for receipt of a syringe flange. The first end wall formed perpendicular to the support base having a curvature outer surface to conform to the palm of an individual's hand. The second end wall is formed parallel to the first end wall and includes four finger depressions wherein an individual can place their index, middle, ring, and little finger. At least one of the depressions includes a rim forming a circular opening for ease of grasping. The first side wall is configured to rest in the palm of an individual's hand and said second end wall is configured to receive the finger tips from the individual's hand with a syringe secured in the support base.

Abstract: A bite block to assist with upper Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures. A main body of the bite block employs a rectangular shaped lumen to provide a large access port for insertion of variety of endoscopes and endoscopy equipment, individually or multiple instruments at the same time, and to guide them more precisely into the esophagus. The main body having a lumen shaped with respect to the anatomy of the oral cavity, where a curvature of the body is designed to act as a tongue depressor preventing airway blockage due to tongue collapse. Assigned channels run along the entire length of the device and are used to secure tubing in place for oxygen and monitor maximal concentration of carbon dioxide.

Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes an orthopedic implant and an implant retainer. The orthopedic implant includes a transition section deformable to move the orthopedic implant between a natural shape and an insertion shape whereby a transition of the orthopedic implant from the natural shape to the insertion shape stores deliverable energy and a transition of the orthopedic implant from the insertion shape to the natural shape delivers stored energy. The implant retainer is configured to mechanically engage the orthopedic implant across the transition section such the implant retainer constrains the orthopedic implant in the insertion shape thereby preventing a transition of the orthopedic implant from the insertion shape to the natural shape.

Abstract: A non-metallic faucet body has spaced hot and cold water hollow inlet shanks and a hollow body located generally centrally between the shanks. The hollow body is formed end adapted to mount a faucet control valve. There ere water conduits connecting the hollow inlet shanks and the hollow body. There is a reinforcing beam which supports the lower side of the conduits, with the beam extending between and being generally continuous from one shank to another. There are reinforcing elements for each of the shanks to resist shank failure from torque applied to the exterior thereof during installation of the faucet body.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving an object along a linear path, such as a tie rod end in a vehicle steering system, includes a generally tubular housing, an electric motor having a rotatable output shaft, a planetary gear set having an input attached to the output shaft and an output and a ball screw assembly having a rotatable nut attached to the planetary gear set output and a screw driven along a linear path of movement by the nut and adapted to be attached to an object to be moved, the output shaft, the planetary gear set and the ball screw assembly sharing a common longitudinal axis with the housing.

Abstract: A microcomputer system in which transient errors occurring in a memory are corrected and logged by a program controlled microprocessor and a simple error detection and correction circuit. When an error occurs in information readout of a memory location, the error detection and correction circuit is responsive to the error to (1) store the address of memory block containing the location, (2) store the type of error, and (3) generate an error signal which interrupts the microprocessor.

Abstract: A swivel spout construction for a faucet in which there is provided a composite spout defined by an elongated generally U-shaped shell and an elongated plate both molded from plastic material. The shell and plate define sealing flanges which are secured together by means of hot plate welding. The shell and plate together define end walls, sidewalls and an upper and bottom wall which form a waterway. A hollow, cylindrical spud extends from the bottom of the plate at the spout inlet and is retained in a cylindrical bore of the faucet underbody by means of a retaining ring and a hold down nut. The construction provides for a swivel spout which is suitable for kitchen use under relatively high hydrostatic pressures and with a capability to withstand water hammer and shock pressures generated by the opening and closing of a dishwasher inlet valve. The composite spout provides for a low cost esthetically pleasing design that has relative ease of manufacture as compared to other designs.

Abstract: A base station microphone with a transmit bar and a monitor button, the latter being operable to actuate a switch to check for a clear channel before transmitting. The present invention relates to a simple mechanical interlock between the monitor button and the transmit bar, wherein the monitor button must be depressed before the transmit bar may be actuated for transmission. The improved interlock comprises a bell crank lever that has a portion disposed to block depression of the transmit bar. When the monitor button is depressed, the bell crank lever is shifted to move said portion from its blocking position.

Abstract: An improved microphone structure having a ball screen enclosing the transducer. The microphone body or handle has an annular shoulder at its upper end to provide an upstanding externally threaded projection. The lower part of the ball screen has an opening to receive the upstanding handle projection, the peripheral portion of the screen at the opening being turned inwardly and adapted to be secured to an internally threaded base ring. The base ring is threaded on the handle projection to secure the ball screen in place.

Abstract: An image attenuator having an attenuation range of over 100,000. An optical ens device focuses the image on a first liquid crystal layer which scatters the directed light only when an electrical potential is applied to the crystal layer by means of transparent electrodes, and in proportion to the strength of potential applied. A proportion of the scattered light is absorbed within a coherent fiber optic layer, the thickness and the spacing of the individual fibers of which can be varied to vary the contrast and attenuation of the system. Several stages may be stacked in series to obtain a greater degree of attenuation.