Abstract: An ambulatory aid device allowing self ambulation for impaired persons having reduced weight bearing capabilities. A wheeled framework provides overhead support by cables that are pulleyed and terminate on a locking winch. A harness comprising a torso harness and leg bindings for both legs is provided to which the cables are readily hooked and unhooked. An impaired person is lifted from a seated or reclining position by suiting him in the harness, attaching the cables and cranking the winch until he is in a substantially upright position with his feet on the ground, his body weight being at least partially supported by the harness and cable arrangement.

Abstract: A disposable appliance for inhibiting the intake of food is disclosed. The appliance comprises first and second spaced pressure sensitive adhesive pads applied to the cheeks of a user at the corners of the user's mouth, the ends of one or more bands being connected to the pads. The bands are arcuate, so that they arch over the junction of the lips of the user. The appliance permits normal breathing and speech, while at the same time inhibiting the intake of food through the lips.

Abstract: An appliance for inhibiting the intake of food is disclosed. The appliance comprises first and second spaced adhesive strips applied above and below the upper and lower lips of a user and interconnected by lines, which may be elastic, and which provide relatively normal movement of the mouth to permit normal speech, while at the same time inhibiting, but not totally preventing the intake of solids and liquids.

Abstract: An inflatable storm window is disclosed which is adapted to be positioned within a window frame to both provide insulation and prevent air leakage around the regular window sash. The inflatable storm window comprises a continuous hollow outer portion of tubular cross section formed from a pliable and expandable plastic. A transparent sheet of film is peripherally attached to the inner edge of the continuous hollow outer portion. Installation in the window frame is accomplished by inflating the hollow outer portion through a valve contained in the tubular sidewall.